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approved list in October Pat Lakey Staff writer
You could call them the Lucky 7 — but it turned out there were actually eight events sanctioned by the Placerville City Council where the closure of Main Street will be allowed this year — trimmed down from a total of 12 such occasions last year. The list was compiled by city staff working with an ad hoc committee
and downtown merchants in answer to traffic congestion that plagues the city throughout the year but becomes nightmarish on autumn weekends. Plus, the city loses money virtually every time Main Street is closed, with costs higher than might be realized for such amenities as staffing patrol cars blocking off the roadway ($750 per vehicle) and even the cost of repairing vandalized electrical outlets. Such expenses will not be borne this year by event sponsors, but come the 2021 lineup, fees will be attached to special event applications so the city can at least break even.
“We have a lot of traffic that’s clogging up our streets ... We all know when we close down Main Street it exacerbates the problem.” — Michael Saragosa, mayor of Placerville The list of approved events, OK’d by the council during its most recent meeting following some two hours of endorsements and discussion of such special times as the Hangtown Christmas Parade, last year’s premier of WINEderlust, the Lions Club car shows and more — began with seven. But the aforementioned Lions Club, which normally holds two car shows
with proceeds not benefiting the club proper but historically having a percentage go to the Placerville Downtown Association and the remainder spent on worthy causes, convinced the panel that limiting the club to one show wasn’t a good idea, at least not for this year. n
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District 2 race
Cockrell running as write-in candidate Dylan Svoboda Staff writer Whether you visit a polling place or fill your ballot out at home, one candidate’s name will be missing. Business owner Chris Cockrell Chris Cockrell is running as a write-in candidate to represent District 2 on the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, which encompasses south county, much of Cameron Park and portions of Shingle Springs and El Dorado Hills. After a misunderstanding during a meeting with the elections office, Cockrell’s name didn’t make it on the March 3 ballot. That didn’t stop him from continuing his campaign. “I asked myself if I should just give up or give it a shot,” he said. Cockrell lives in Cameron Park with his wife Lina and two children. The 51-year-old said he aims to bring his expertise working for more than 20 years in the insurance industry to a county in much need of a remedy n
See Cockrell, page A2
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A plaque honoring veterans mounted on a rock near the newly dedicated Veterans Memorial Bridge in El Dorado Hills is unveiled at Saturday’s dedication ceremony.
Foot bridge dedicated in honor of local veterans
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yclists and walkers stopped recreating as ceremonies began Saturday, Feb. 15, to dedicate El Dorado Hills’ new Veterans Memorial Bridge. The new bridge spans New York Creek and links recreational trails managed by the El Dorado Hills Community
Services District across a central utility corridor. More than 120 veterans and residents participated in the dedication with generations of veterans and their children taking pictures in front of the dedication plaque following the ceremony. Vietnam War veteran Sgt. Robert Leon, USMC-Vet, presided over the ceremonies that included
an invocation by Chaplain Tim Thompson, LCOL, USA-Ret., and remarks by Noelle Mattock, vice president of the EDHCSD board; Vietnam War veteran CPT Val Lasko, USAF-Vet; and Iraq War veteran Sgt. Simon Huber, USA-Vet. Leon, Lasko and Huber are among local veterans leading an effort to establish a veterans memorial at n
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‘Troubling’ report delays licensing decision in animal abuse case Dawn Hodson Staff writer
abuse. Charel Winston pleaded guilty to five counts of felony animal cruelty and to one count of grand theft. After reviewing past California Bader, whose practice is based in Veterinary Medical Board inspections Shingle Springs, was charged with of Dr. Dean Bader’s veterinary three counts of cruelty to practice, Superior Court animals and failure to report “Based on this I cannot say for certain Judge Mark Ralphs held back animal abuse in relation to on a decision on whether the the Winstons’ case as he was Bader abused animals or failed to veterinarian will be allowed the veterinarian of record report abuse.” to keep his license. in the care of many of the Bader was in court Friday — Mark Ralphs, El Dorado County Superior Court Judge animals. as attorney Jeff Stone, a In the courtroom on Friday deputy attorney general were both supporters and with the State of California opponents of Bader. Many Department of Justice Civil Law of them were clients or employees removed from the property by El Democrat file photo by Kevin Christensen Division, pressed the case that Bader at Bader’s clinic. Others represented Dorado County Animal Services. The court is expected to make a decision on should have his license suspended different animal rights groups in In January Alma Winston pleaded suspending Shingle Springs veterinarian Dr. Dean while he goes to trial on charges of guilty to five counts of felony animal Bader’s license Feb. 20. animal cruelty and failure to report cruelty and one count of elder n See Troubling report, page A7
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Paraglider crashes near Pilot Hill Thomas Frey Staff writer A paraglider pilot survived a crash-landing at Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park Monday. The paraglider suffered moderate, nonlife threatening injuries and was treated by El Dorado County Fire Protection District and Cal Fire medics before being transported to Sutter Roseville Medical Hospital by a California Highway Patrol helicopter, according to a spokesperson with CHP Valley Division Air Operations. CHP officials said they think the pilot may have been paragliding with a friend but the paraglider’s identity, launch point and destination will not be made public.
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Sheriff busts county drug suppliers Dylan Svoboda Staff writer Sheriff ’s officials have arrested two Central California men in connection to a drug trafficking scheme that supplied illegal drugs to El Dorado County. After a two month investigation, the narcotics detectives from the sheriff ’s office executed a search warrant at a Los Banos home on Tuesday, Feb. 11, according to a Facebook post. The sheriff ’s office arrested two men, Julio Chavez, 28, and Dennis Castro, 29, both of Los Banos. The pair “were the main source of supply of methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin to El Dorado County,” the social media post stated. The two allegedly operated a meth conversion lab out of the residence, in which a 12-year-old child was living. A third suspect, Destaney Walker, 22, was arrested for “transporting large quantities of narcotics.” Authorities “seized 10 pounds of heroin, 8.5 Courtesy photo pounds of methamphetamine, 5 pounds of cocaine, Sheriff’s officials executed a search warrant at a Los Banos a loaded firearm and $15,000 in cash,” the post concluded. The sheriff ’s office estimated the haul’s home last week, seizing of heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, a loaded firearm and $15,000 in cash. street value at $225,000.
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for the ongoing fire and home insurance crisis. “I’ve worked in fire insurance in rural, highfire risk areas,” Cockrell said. “I understand what we’re up against and how we can pool resources to support our homeowners, fire-
safe councils and fire districts. It’s going to be one of the daily fights that any supervisor will have.” He said he’s ready to give up his day job running Sam’s Town Cyclery in Shingle Springs and dedicate his
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time as a full-time — or more — elected official. “Some candidates say this isn’t going to be a full-time thing,” he said. “Well, they’re just wrong. I’m going to give 100 percent effort toward this position. If I have to work 50 or 60 hours to get the job done, I will.” As a small business owner, Cockrell said it’s his goal to bring companies just like his to El Dorado County. “I want to make people want to bring their business here,” he said. “Whether it be more branch locations, expansion of our smaller high-tech companies or small businesses, we need more business activity.” Cockrell holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Southern Mississippi University. He began serving in the military at 18, receiving military police training in
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Alabama and eventually graduating from U.S. Army Airborne School in Georgia. A native of Ocean Springs, Miss., Cockrell and his wife settled in El Dorado County about 10 years ago after meeting in Southern California. He is running to replace current supervisor Shiva Frentzen, who is termed out. Former supervisor Ray Nutting, El Dorado Hills Community Services District General Manager Kevin Loewen, business owner George Turnboo, former Cal Fire director Ken Pimlott, Libertarian Party of El Dorado County Chairman Tyler Kuskie and Cameron Park Community Services District board member Felicity Carlson also have announced their candidacies for the seat. The primary election will be held March 3.
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The Oak Ridge High School Varsity Cheer team took top honors at the High School Cheerleading Championships in Florida earlier this month.
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Jana Rossi Staff writer The Oak Ridge High School Varsity Cheer team had a lot to celebrate this past week. After traveling to the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla., to compete with 950 D-1 Super Varsity Cheer teams, the Trojans took the Super Varsity Tumbling Division 1 national title at the High School Cheerleading Championship. While this is the sixth time Oak Ridge cheerleaders have received a bid to nationals in Florida, this is their first time taking home the title. Varsity captain and flyer Ashlyn Keledjian said the biggest challenge came during the semi-finals while competing against other phenomenal teams. “It’s intense, but at the end of the day
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everyone is super nice and they want to meet each other. It’s a cool experience,” she said of the competition. This is Keledjian’s 10th year in cheer and her fourth year on varsity. Her advice for anyone looking to try cheer: “It doesn’t hurt to come out. If you love it, stick with it. If you put in the work, it will pay off.” Oak Ridge High School Cheer fundraising manager and parent volunteer Angela Nicholson, who has had years of cheer experience with Oak Ridge having had three daughters participate in the program, said the entire experience has been gratifying, especially to see how far cheer has come. “Cheer has finally been legitimized as a sport,” said Nicholson. “Cheer teams are always out there cheering for other sports and it is now being recognized as a winter and spring sport.” The ORHS Varsity
Cheer team has been led by coach James Blunk and assistant coach Kat Martin since 2015. Team manager Elaina Padilla released this statement: “As part of the coaching staff it has been an extreme pleasure to watch our varsity team win the title of national champions of the D1 Super Varsity Tumbling Division. They worked so hard for this win with some of them on the team for four years, making the dream a reality. “After participating at the National High School Cheerleading Championships for six years in a row and never placing first, the team went into the competition determined to make history.” Oak Ridge has brought trophies home in the past for second and third place. This year the team “had the drive and were hungry to finally win first place.” “The team went ■
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Promontory Park in El Dorado Hills. Former Chapter 385 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Vietnam War veteran Ken Thurman SS, BS2, PH2, ACM, VCG, USA-Vet, marked the Presidents’ Day weekend by describing the origins of the Purple Heart medal, the nation’s first award for military merit. He said Gen. George Washington, who established the Purple Heart in 1782, did so to recognize the common citizen soldier’s valor in combat. Until Gen. Washington created the Purple Heart, Thurman continued, recognizing common soldiers was the exception. Awards were then given to noblemen who financed wars but rarely fought in them. Washington rejected the idea that honor could be bought. By awarding the Purple Heart to common soldiers for military merit, he established the American idea that honor is earned, regardless of wealth or status. Thurman said in that spirit, last year the Military Order of the Purple Heart designated El Dorado County as a Purple Heart Community. He emphasized that events such as El Dorado Hills’ dedicating this bridge in honor of its veterans is another example of why El Dorado County received this honor.
Pointing to the medals on his jacket, Thurman continued, “These medals and awards represent physical bravery and can be worn and shown physically. But there are other types of courage that are just as important and for which there are few physical medals to display,” citing intellectual courage, moral bravery and the emotional courage needed to prevent wars, not just win them, among them. As a shroud was withdrawn unveiling
a plaque dedicating the footbridge to El Dorado Hills’ veterans, Oak Ridge High School bugler Noah Olmstead played taps and veterans who’d fought in all wars since World War II saluted. Soon after the last of its 24 notes echoed off the surrounding hills, attendees gathered for refreshments or visited the VA’s mobile vet center while cyclists and walkers resumed recreating along the trail, though now stopping to consider the meaning of the newly dedicated bridge.
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Vocational ed makes a comeback
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omewhere along the way California’s public schools became enamored of the notion that all students will — or at least should — acquire degrees from four-year colleges. Local school districts often adopted collegeprep-for-all policies and Dan Walters in doing so denigrated and often eliminated what was once called vocational education — classes to prepare students for useful and often lucrative jobs in the “real world.” It’s self-evident that not every student has the aptitude for and interest in spending four or more years seeking a baccalaureate degree, but educational officialdom treated those not collegeinclined as second-class citizens. One reason: It’s much less stressful for teachers and counselors to tell parents that their children could be lawyers or doctors than to suggest they might be better suited, and happier, to become auto mechanics or construction workers. Over time that attitude contributed to what became a very high dropout rate and deprived California of the skilled workers it needs to function. All the political noise about solving California’s chronic housing shortage means nothing, for example, if we don’t have enough carpenters, plumbers, electricians and other skilled construction workers. Belatedly, those in political office began to recognize that college-for-all policies are shortsighted and cruel. Vocational education has been renamed “career and technical education” and is beginning to see a renaissance in both high schools and community colleges. The Public Policy Institute of California, which has tirelessly pointed out the economic peril posed by looming shortages of well-educated and trained workers, notes in a recent bulletin that “California lawmakers have made large state investments — totaling more than $1 billion over the past five years — to support and expand career education. As the primary provider of career training in the state, California’s community college system was the recipient of much investment in this area, and their creation of the ‘Strong Workforce’ program has established an ongoing source of funding to continue this work.” Community colleges became involved, responding to demands from both employers and job-seeking high school graduates, because CTE was being downgraded and/or eliminated in many high schools. Some high schools are jumping back into the game but it’s a tough slog because CTE is expensive to provide, often requiring specialized buildings and equipment, and because instructors must be n
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Letters to the Editor Support our fire department EDITOR: he failure of a very reasonable tax proposition to support the Garden Valley Fire Department so it can support having three firefighters at our station disappointed me. Of all the natural hazards we might confront here, fires in the very dry seasons must be the most likely and worrisome. Luckily that fire on Highway 49 was contained with loss of many trees, but no lives or homes that I am aware of. When I have walked through the fire department garage and see the magnificent fire trucks we have purchased relatively recently, I wonder why would we purchase them if we didn’t want to have them used by these three firefighters who we now don’t want to secure the money to pay for their work? Certainly they are continually available, checking to see that all is ready to set out on a fire call on a moment’s notice. I have only needed their help twice in the 33 years I have lived here. Both times they were here within minutes and I am so thankful for them. Voting for them to get paid was one of my ways I could say thank you for your service as a firefighters. Firefighters have been there when I needed them. I want that to continue and I am willing to pay my share and I hope you are too. MAE HARMS Garden Valley
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Vote EDITOR: ear non voter, You don’t care much about politics. You think you don’t have any say in what the government does. Great, that is exactly what the billionaires want you to do. For example, the latest round in the trade war with China is costing you $14 billion but you don’t care about politics; it does not affect you. The cost of groceries is going up and up and you don’t even notice. That’s normal inflation, nothing to do with government politics. Really? The fact that many farmers can’t harvest their crops because seasonal immigrant workers are too afraid to show up for work in the USA has nothing
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to do with immigration politics? Your so-called healthcare cost — specifically your insurance premiums — are rising steadily. But you believe the government has nothing to do with it. You are under the illusion that the fact that Big Pharma can charge whatever they like for drugs (only in America) has nothing to do with the laws and regulations the politicians passed. The air and water pollution by ruthless manufacturers creating innumerable health problems at great cost to our healthcare system has nothing to do with government regulations, right? So you don’t care what laws and regulations are passed by legislators. Guess what? The pharma gouger, the big polluters, the immigrant haters, the trade war mongers sure care what legislation representatives pass. But they “inform” you through their media that participation is futile. Those who cry the loudest that “the other guy” will increase your taxes are actually the ones who do increase your taxes. Except they don’t call it taxes; they use tariffs, fees, add-ons and such measures. But they all will increase your cost of living and the portfolios of those who own the politicians. So you deserve to be ripped off, neglected, ignored and forgotten by “your” government. Because that is exactly what you do to your government. By your indifference you allowed the billionaires to elect their representatives into office. You deserve the government you non-voted into power. So don’t complain about the potholes in your street; you non-voted for that pothole. Don’t complain about the homeless people in your town; you non-voted for those people to have no support structure when they fell on hard times. Don’t complain about the price of gasoline; you nonvoted for the big oil companies to charge whatever they see fit. Don’t complain about the price of your medicine; you non-voted for the laws that allow drug manufacturers to overcharge by 1,000 or 10,000 times the cost of life-saving medicines. Of course you could vote for politicians who care about your life. But you can’t be bothered. Let the big corporations and the obscenely super-rich choose your politicians for you. You don’t care. You won’t vote. You just keep complaining about how incompetent your government is. And you deserve it. URS SCHULER Placerville
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State of the City address by Placerville’s former mayor
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t has been my honor to work with three new Placerville City Council members this past year. The dedication, integrity and willingness to learn displayed by Kara Taylor, Dennis Thomas and Michael Saragosa, their commitment Mark to long hours, is a tremendous gift to Placerville. It also is important to publicly recognize our employees, all of whom worked so hard in 2019. Their efforts that keep the city running every single day of the year. In early 2019 we completed our department reorganization and added two experienced department heads, Nick Stone in Public Works and Terry Zeller in Community Services. Combined with our existing management staff, the city is meeting calls for service while working to improve and protect our historical town’s many charms. It was Terry Zeller and his staff who completed the Main Street request for proposals and helped
ensure a bright future for the Confidence Hall and Emigrant Jane buildings. Our capable Public Works crews again took on the wrath of nature under Nick Stone’s calm leadership. Nick’s crew is to be commended for mastering the fine art of snow plowing, sanding Acuna ice and clearing downed trees in real time … storm after storm. 2019 was the year the economy wouldn’t stop growing. Placerville enjoyed steady growth in our sales tax revenue. The number of new business openings is steady, along with an increase in activity to update and improve our existing commercial buildings. Along with this business activity we have witnessed the closing of a number of historical, longstanding businesses that served our city for decades and centuries. It’s important to honor the years of service these owners and their employees have provided us. City Engineering delivered the Western Placerville Interchange
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project, the largest Public Works project in city history. Measures L and H projects keep moving forward despite the challenges of 100-year-old pipes, unmapped infrastructure and relentless storms. City Engineer Rebecca Neves took management of our most expensive city investment in 2019, the water reclamation facility … or sewer plant. I thank her for ensuring that facility and investment is fully staffed, maintained and in compliance. Engineering staff is focused on 2020 becoming known as the year we set a record for completed paving projects in Placerville. As the year ended, Placerville felt the strain of the homeless issue on many fronts. Our 19police department remains dedicated to helping any person who requests assistance, providing 24/7 first contact for any member of our community at risk. Our officers began working with the El Dorado County sheriff ’s Homeless Outreach Team to address chronic homelessness.Sadly, none of this is enough for a problem that is global in its proportions — we are called on to do more, to spend funds or use resources that simply do not exist. Progress is painfully slow but while
these programs and funds become established I call on the entire faithbased community to open their facilities to aid these citizens in need. To those few churches that continue to help and serve, you have the thanks and gratitude of your community. We began 2019 with very real fear of wildfire after painfully watching the city of Paradise burn in November 2018, a month that normally should be far removed from wildfires. We ended the year disappointed with a longtime, trusted community partner, PG&E, for allowing its system to become unsafe during heightened wind conditions. Regarding wildfire safety, the city is thankful for the hard work and dedication of our new wildfire safety advocates, Placerville Fire Safe Council, creating an organization separate from the city, eligible for grants, education programs and open to all our residents. We are now vastly better prepared because of their efforts. With their expert assistance and community collaboration we created a new Fire Safe Ordinance. We must remain on guard against complacency as the memory of
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both skilled and able to obtain state teaching certificates. The potential of CTE to transform lives is illustrated in a recent article about what’s happening in Fresno and other San Joaquin Valley communities that have high unemployment and poverty levels and a high school that teaches mechanics. “On a recent school day in Fresno Fernando Valero repaired a 32,000-pound diesel truck with failed sensors,” Fresno Bee reporter Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado wrote in an article for the California Divide media collaboration. “Then he crawled under another truck before lifting it with a floor jack. The morning school work left his hands black from grease. “And his day was just getting started. “After lunch, Valero left Duncan Polytechnical High School and headed to a job where he’s paid
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into ‘beast mode’ and never let up; we are so proud,” the manager’s statement continues. “The experience and winning moment was amazing. The weekend became even more monumental when our JV team took third place in the Co-Ed
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as a regular employee. Much like his classroom labor, he works with technicians fixing trucks for local customers.” Rodriguez-Delgado noted that 45 percent of Fresno Unified School District’s high school students are enrolled in CTE classes “including medical, manufacturing and heavy-duty trucking. The pathways expose students to real-world industry work and some, like Valero, are finding jobs while in school.” Students who have the desire and aptitude to obtain four-year degrees should be prepared for it. But those with other interests and aptitudes should be equally supported and encouraged, for their sake and ours. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.
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Paradise fades. In October Placerville and Northern California faced new threats. The losses and impacts from the PG&E public safety power shutoff events were very real at every level of this community. We cannot allow this type of disruption to occur unless real windstorm conditions exist. The four PSPS events were uncalled for. PG&E has an obligation to modernize and repair its facilities to withstand normal weather conditions. They need to listen to local experts and accept real-time, local fire weather data in 2020. City staff worked countless hours with El Dorado County Fire to press PG&E leadership during every PSPS event. Former fire chief Lloyd Ogan is to be commended for his tireless efforts to provide factual fire-science information to PG&E. His efforts clearly illustrated the lack of risk to PG&E and the real risks created by needless power outages. Placerville and Main Street enjoy a rich history, from the Gold Rush, art deco and modern “historic stucco” from the 1960s, the city’s history is not frozen in time. The need to remain a working town is stronger than ever. Main Street, Placerville Drive and Broadway all possess unique histories — their strength — and need to be respected. I look forward to preserving the “Ketchup and Mustard” buildings and their continued service to Main Street’s historical culture and streetscape. The many suggestions about museums, cultural programs and historic displays are wonderful ideas; to allow these ideas to flourish it will take large numbers of dedicated volunteers and advocates to fund and operate them. But it can be done. We need to work as a community to address historic preservation while maintaining and respecting property owners’ rights. Under Pierre Rivas’ leadership the “second floor” where Community Services operates, took on issue after issue, helping other departments, applicants, residents and the council address concerns large and small. We turned to planning staff to address cannabis licenses, fire ordinances, zoning restrictions, affordable housing, state and federal housing rules, Planning Commission issues, traffic calming, murals. The second floor handles these issues and many
more, all while issuing record numbers of building permits for commercial and residential projects. Construction was very much alive in Placerville in 2019. To our critics, I say thank you for making me stop and think. We do serve the residents. Constructive, open, respectful communication is always healthy and welcome. With our need to provide more and better services, new ideas must be found to improve Placerville’s income streams. Our department heads stretch their budgets and work as a team and this willingness is a magnificent gift — but we must find new income so they city will remain viable. Working to better showcase our region’s many attractions like gold mining history, whitewater, Apple Hill and winery tours needs to be part of our story. I thank City Manager Cleve Morris for his steady leadership in 2019. The challenges were many and wildly varied. Cleve’s commitment to our city is deep. His patience, while frequently challenged, is an inspiration as he works to address issues, old and new. City government isn’t for the faint of heart. And now to hit a few interesting moments while I was mayor: • The pine tree house on Cedar Ravine … hit in February 2019 — reoccupied January 2020. • The falsely claimed destruction of the Veterans Hall over the 4th of July week. • PG&E darkened Placerville October. Pierre Rivas oversees the installation of the mobile substation. • The PSPS event that didn’t happen in November, thanks to former fire chief Ogan, Morris and myself. • New and spectacular Christmas lighting and decorations downtown set a new standard for everyone to enjoy. • Christmas Parade day … the storm that threatened but didn’t rain on Santa, with the sun coming out mere moments before the parade began. To city staff and the City Council for attending many long, serious and contentious meetings — you have my sincere thanks. Mark Acuna is the former mayor of Placerville and serves on the City Council.
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El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the fourth Thursday of each month at Federated Church, 1031 Thompson Way, Placerville, 7:15 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net CANTARE CHORALE of the Sierra Foothills performs all styles of choral music and is always looking for talented new members. For information, audition, or to schedule an event see www. cantarechorale.com, call (530) 677-8463. or (530) 676-4432. PLAY CRIBBAGE! **All skill levels** Learn to play by ACC Rules. **Beginner instruction available.** Compete in Weekly Tournaments. Gold Country Cribbers play Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. Call 916-768-4452 for more info! DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Denny’s in Placerville, at noon, on the 4th Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems.org for more information. EDC MINERAL & GEM SOCIETY meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday, 7:00 PM, at the American Legion Hall, 4561 Greenstone Rd. Meetings include a presentation and refreshments. Visitors are welcome. We also share interests in earth sciences and lapidary & jewelry arts through field trips, workshops, educational outreach and events. Visit www.eldoradorocks.org. FLEET RESERVE ASSOC, BR 275, Active Duty or Retired Veterans, USN, USMC, Coast Guard. Regular meeting on 4th Wednesday each month, social 5:30 pm, dinner 6:00 pm, and meeting 7:00 pm. Veterans Memorial Building 130 Placerville Drive, contact Larry (530) 677-3925 GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style. To learn more or to book a performance, call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or Kent (530) 651-3575 Hangtown Women’s TENNIS Club. Women of every level welcome! Come play for fun & exercise! $30 annual membership includes monthly lessons. Weds 9-11 am. El Dorado High School courts, Acacia St., Placerville. Includes monthly social activities. (925) 250-4656.
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living with a mental health condition. 2 support groups are held monthly. For info: namieldoradocounty.org Placerville: 1st Tuesday at 7:00pm; County Gov Center, 330 Fair Lane, Conf-room C. South Lake Tahoe: 2nd Tuesday from 6:00 pm; Library, 1000 Rufus Allen. Do your feet or hands tingle, feel numb, or hurt. THE PLACERVILLE NEUROPATHY SUPPORT GROUP meets the 2nd Wed. of each month, 1 PM, Senior Center, 937 Spring St. Except: July, Aug. & Dec. Jan., Feb., March telephone meeting. Call Bev (877)6226298 for instructions. PLACERVILLE SENIOR SOFTBALL CLUB. Welcomes all men and women ball players, slow pitch, 55 and older. Season is April through Sept. Contact Peter Cassella (760) 505-0400 petercassella@yahoo. complacervilleprospectors. org RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (RPEA) for CalPERS retirees and spouses meets at Denny’s Restaurant, Placerville, January 20, March 16, May 18, July 20, September 21 and November 16, 2020 at 11:30 am. For information and programs call (530) 919-7515. SENIOR PEER COUNSELING Seniors 55 and over who are grieving, depressed or having issues related to aging can meet one-on-one with a caring senior, professionally supervised and trained to listen and encourage. Call (530)621-6304 to leave a message and get started. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF PLACERVILLE Become a Soroptimist today and change the world. When you join Soroptimist you get the opportunity to help the women and girls of your community, and beyond, realize their dreams. You will make life-long friends; lead a happy and healthier life; and, have a lot of fun! Soroptimist Intl of Placerville meets monthly the 2nd Wednesday night at 6:00 PM and the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays at Noon. Please contact us at 530344-1476 or siplacerville@ soroptimist.net TOPS Club, Inc. meets Tuesday 8:00-11:00 am, Veterans Hall (downstairs) 130 Placerville Dr. For more information call Bonnie (530) 644-4668 Helping millions take off pounds sensibly since 1948. UPPER ROOM DINING HALL located at 1868 Broadway, Placerville. Feeding the hungry 365 days a year. Food served from 4 to 5:30PM daily. Hall opens at 2 pm, open all holidays. Avail for families, seniors, veterans, and any who need a meal. Help us Feed the Hungry. Volunteers and monetary contributions always welcome P.O. Box 484, Placerville CA 95667 or (530)497-5146. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 2680 & AUXILIARY meet the 2nd Friday of every mo, 6pm Soc ½ Hour & 6:30pm Business Meeting. Veterans Memorial Bldg., 130 Placerville Dr. (530)391-6314 WOMEN VOTERS League of Women Voters of El Dorado County voter education. For information go to lwveldorado.org or (530) 672-3141.
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El Dorado High School junior midfielder Ava Dufour clears the ball out of Cougar territory in the Jan. 30 match with Union Mine High School. The Lady Cougars enter playoff action tonight.
Pondo, El Dorado take aim in soccer postseason El Dorado earns home game
Mark Devaughn Democrat correspondent Ponderosa High School girls soccer brings a welcome quality into the SacJoaquin Section playoffs: good health. No. 2 seed in the Division II bracket, the Bruins (17-1-1) have no injuries or illnesses for tonight’s first-round game at home against Woodland High School. In last year’s postseason, Pondo pulled six sophomores up from junior varsity to complete an injury-depleted roster. The squad responded by reaching the semifinals. “We think being healthy is the key to getting that section title we deserve and think we should win,” Bruin assistant coach Joe Humphrey said. Kickoff against Woodland is scheduled for tonight at 6 p.m. Should Ponderosa win, the Bruins will face the winner of No. 7 Rio Americano and 10-seed Del Oro on Thursday. Top-seeded St. Francis and No. 3 Vista Del Lago loom as likely obstacles to a coveted section championship. Behind top scorer Kaelyn Miller and defensive stalwarts Lacy Smith and Jordan Silva, the Bruins again went undefeated (10-0) in Foothill Valley League play. Ponderosa has a 23-game league unbeaten streak. “As the season progressed, the kids played better,” Humphrey said. “I think we ended the season as a focused and determined team. “But, knock on wood, we’re also healthy. It’s out of our control, but we’ll take it.”
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No. 5-seeded El Dorado High School (14-5 overall) hosts No. 12-seeded Center High School in the Division IV first round tonight at 6 p.m. The highest scoring team in the Sierra Valley Conference, the Cougars will lean on their defense in the postseason. Junior goalkeeper Haley Smith revels in the responsibility. She’s only in her third year of playing competitive soccer, according to head coach Chris Herrman. “She has a wonderful, unique personality,” Herman said. “She’s confident. She’s aggressive. She will not accept failure, and I think her teammates respond to that.” El Dorado also boasts defender Marissa Prettyman, who collected 17 assists in 2019-20. Fellow defender Natalie Thiessen is a team captain. The Cougars scored 78 goals, 25 more than league champion Bradshaw Christian. El Dorado hosted a home game in the season finale against the two sides. The Pride came away with a 3-1 victory. With a win Tuesday, El Dorado will face the winner of No. 4 Sonora and No. 13 Livingston. The Cougars reached the semifinals last season. In charge at El Dorado since 2013, Herman says this El Dorado team is “the fastest we’ve ever been.” He also saved some personal superlatives for his goalkeeper. “To see her emerge as such a leader, that’s why you coach,” he said. “The wins are nice. But it’s a much bigger deal to see kids learn and grow with such character.”
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the county. Also in the audience was Charel Winston. During the hearing Judge Ralphs cited the report prepared by Dr. James Howard of the California Veterinary Medical Board. Howard inspected Bader’s clinic in May of 2019 and again in January of this year and prepared a report outlining the extent to which the clinic was or wasn’t run according to required practice. In the report Howard cited instances where Bader failed to document exams, treatment, diagnosis, progress or drugs given. In response, Bader’s lawyer, Dain Weiner said Bader did not pose any risk of potential harm to the public. Weiner added that while Howard’s report showed deficiencies in the way Bader’s clinic was run, he didn’t discover any evidence of animal cruelty or abuse. The case is predicated on a case of animal cruelty, said Weiner, but treatment doesn’t imply abuse. Weiner noted that of the cases cited in Howard’s report, many of the animals were actually treated by different veterinarians and none of them were accused of abuse. He also said Bader hadn’t treated animals on the Winston property other than one horse, after 2017. That horse was ultimately euthanized. Stone argued Bader had been treating the Winston animals within one month of their being removed from the property by animal control, which was in May of 2019. Weiner said that part of the problem at the clinic was that around the same time Howard was inspecting it, many of Bader’s experienced staff left and he was working with inexperienced employees. “He has been working to fix it,” said Weiner, “but it’s not a basis to revoke his license.” The Veterinary Medical Board has
reissued Bader a license. “He has no past history of poor conduct,” said Weiner. “This is the only clinic open until midnight in the county. Because the clinic treats large animals and wildlife, it’s an important community resource.” In his brief Weiner included a statement from Gabrielle Kirby who worked at Bader’s clinic for 11 years as its office manager. “(Bader’s) focus was always on the actual treatment of the animals. In the 11 years I worked there on a daily basis, I never once saw Dr. Bader do anything to needlessly hurt or harm an animal,” she states. Ralphs read from Howard’s report, calling the list of deficiencies in how the clinic was run as “troubling.” Reuse of suture material, expired drugs in the cabinet, old IV tubing, unlabeled controlled drugs, expired materials, an unlocked drug cabinet and not reporting controlled substances were among the offenses. Ralphs noted that Howard had found improvement since the last time he visited the clinic. Wrapping up the hearing, Judge Ralphs asked how relevant the deficiencies were to the specifics of the case and if they were sufficient cause for revocation of a veterinarian’s license. “I’m not sure these have anything to do with the case,” the judge said. “Based on this I cannot say for certain Bader abused animals or failed to report abuse.” The judge noted that at a previous hearing the ailing horse Tin-Cup had been shown to improve with treatment from Bader. At the conclusion of the hearing the judge wondered if he should issue a finding when Howard’s report didn’t pertain to the criminal case at hand. The judge continued the hearing to Feb. 20 at 8 a.m. at which time he said he would announce his decision.
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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). The first secret to being a fantastic conversationalist is to choose a topic that will bear fruit. What would they love to talk about? This is hard to deliver on, but get good at learning what people want to talk about and you’re golden. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Know who has your back, and who will go out of the way to promote and help you. Rule out anyone too jealous to be truly supportive. Seek alliances with people who have complementary strengths. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re so often controlled and careful about giving the thing that’s appropriate and necessary to the moment. That’s why when you do give a show of emotion, it’s totally irresistible. CANCER (June 22-July 22). People like people who they are like. Can they be blamed? Who doesn’t want their opinions validated with living proof such as another nodding head can provide? LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your life is filled with different story lines, and you know where you are in each one. Certain things feel like the start; others feel like the beginning of an end. A lagging middle could use an enlivening dance number. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). To take them very seriously, listen closely to the nuances, and act accordingly -- this is a gift from you to them. Later you’ll realize it’s also a gift from you to you, an attention investment that can’t help but pay off.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The stumbling, bumbling, dropping and spilling -- that’s the way of the living. It’s foolish to worry or be embarrassed by the knock around and knock it over; this is the privilege of life. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There are things in life that are not about the context in which they live -- most things, actually. The ability to extract yourself from context will make you the sovereign of your own attitude. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A family matter will settle favorably. When things go this smoothly in the personal realm, everything else feels good to you -- simply breathing, for instance. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Here you are making money, teaching what you know and being a person of influence. This is what you’ve been headed toward for a very long time, so pause and let yourself really feel what’s going on. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). This is the moment of production you’ve been waiting for. Once you start, you will quickly fall into a rhythm and make excellent use of a stretch of uninterrupted flow. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Maybe you’ll call out the untruth when you hear it -- you always hear it. And then again, you might let it slide. People need their defenses. The lie is so small next to your big heart.
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Main Street events Once a second show was approved, the list became eight, with a unanimous vote of the five council members. The winnowing of the other street-closing events that added to traffic headaches was met without any other resistance during the Feb. 11 meeting at Town Hall, with those who spoke regarding the various listed events seemingly in harmony with city leaders — even when the council warned the crowd that next year there likely will be hefty fees attached to any permission to close Main Street for special events. The list for this year’s city approved events requiring Main Street closure follows: Hangtown Days, Saturday, June 6, sponsored by the Placerville Preservation Alliance Placerville Lions Club Classic Car Show, Sunday, May 17 and Thursday, Aug. 20 WINEderlust, Saturday, Aug. 29, sponsored by the El Dorado Winery Association Oktoberfest, Saturday, Sept. 19, sponsored by Kilt and Cork and the PDA Trick or Treat on Main Street, Saturday, Oct. 31, city sponsored Festival of Lights, Friday, Nov. 27, city sponsored Hangtown Christmas Parade, Sunday, Dec. 6, sponsored by Hangtown Ice Cream Saloon If you count, that tallies seven — but after hearing from a Lions Club member who explained the logistical problem with calling 900 classic car buffs and telling them the show set for May was canceled — and stressing the fact that all proceeds go to good causes, the council agreed a second show could remain on the schedule. Mike Ocenosak, fundraising chairman for the Lions, thanked the council, explaining show proceeds pay for awards for an annual fishing derby held in Placerville, for a Halloween carnival at Town Hall, a local student speaker contest and more. But come October, the council will review the list and could decide to limit the Lions Club to one show annually, according to discussion at the meeting earlier
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Antiquers won’t be perusing nostalgic collectibles this year at the Antique Street Faire that usually takes over Main Street in downtown Placerville. this month. Councilwoman Kara Taylor suggested that particular paring, and the other four members indicated they look forward to future discussions. Especially if they result in no longer costing the city when such events come to town. “We need to bring the costs more in line with what it costs the city,” said Councilman Mark Acuna. But it being February already, it would be unfair to “spring it on them,” he said, referring to a potential, new fee schedule. Prior to attaching fees to the street-closing events, the city will hold an “applicants workshop” where a breakdown of costs and explanation of new fees would ensue. This look at the special events is an attempt for the city to break even financially — but its main goal is to address sending traffic off Main Street and into the morass of traffic snarls on Highway 50 as motorists trek from the Bay Area and Sacramento to the playgrounds of Lake Tahoe. Weekends — which is when a majority of the listed events occur — present traffic jams at the three signal lights on Highway 50 through Placerville. The misery bleeds onto Placerville’s side streets as GPS devices lead travelers to normally quiet neighborhoods, with potholes and narrow lanes seemingly no deterrence to the constant flow of vehicles.
Not only has the peace been shattered during such invasions, but safety issues are a concern during those peak traffic periods. While police dispatchers are inundated with calls from local residents who “can’t get here or there” due to the stream of outof-towners and locals seeking short cuts, police Chief James Ortega said there is a more vexing scenario. “Our biggest concern is the area around Marshall Hospital, keeping those streets cleared,” he told the council at the meeting. “We work closely with the fire department (to keep abreast of traffic problems) but it’s always a concern. “If you have to go all around the city to get to the hospital — I think people can do the math.” Councilman Acuna said because Apple Hill season and other events requiring closure of Main Street often overlap the most dangerous weeks and months of fire season, that too causes worry. Mayor Michael Saragosa summarized the situation: “We have a lot of traffic that’s clogging up our streets ... We all know when we close down Main Street it exacerbates the problem. “We do have to face (that) as a council, even though we love these events.” A motion by Councilman Dennis Thomas to accept this year’s list, sans new fees, with the caveat of future discussion and fine-tuning in the fall, passed 5-0.
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KNOW Wednesday, Feb. 19 The Widows Club meets at 9 a.m. every Wednesday morning at Beef ‘N’ Brew, 4232 Fowler Lane in Diamond Springs, and Denny’s, 3446 Coach Lane in Cameron Park. For more information call Don at (530) 363-7476 or Nancy at (530) 622-8276. The Random Strangers hosts the singer/songwriter open mic, 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Powell’s Steamer Co., 425 Main St. in Placerville. For more information call (530) 626-1091. Placerville Public House, 414 Main St. in Placerville, hosts Karaoke with One Leg Chuck every Wednesday, 8-11 p.m. Sing a song or simply sing along. For more information call (530) 303-3792.
Thursday, Feb. 20 Face in a Book, 4359 Town Center Blvd., Suite 113, in El Dorado Hills, hosts storytime for toddlers, preschoolers and their big people Mondays and Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m. For more information call (916) 941-9401 or go to getyourfaceinabook.com. Placerville Women’s Club will have its monthly luncheon at Cold Springs Golf Club, 6500 Clubhouse Drive in Placerville. If you would like to attend call Pat at (530) 626-4559 or Linda at (530) 621-1046. Social hour begins at 11 a.m. and lunch is served at noon. The Placerville Fire Safe Council presents Firewise Landscaping and Defensible Space, 6-7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, 130 Placerville Drive in Placerville. UCCE Master Gardener Robin Stanley and retired CalFire Chief Deputy Director Mark Stanley will teach how to have an attractive landscape that also provides defensible space for a home during a wildfire event. The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce 2019 Installation and Business Awards Dinner at Serrano Country Club. To make a reservation call (916) 933-1335. Gamblers Anonymous meets from 7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at the Firefighters Memorial Hall, 3744 China Garden Road in Diamond Springs. For more information call Jon S. at (530) 4096243, the hotline at (855) 222-5542 or go to gamblersanonymous.org. Placerville Public House, 414 Main St. in Placerville, hosts Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Team Trivia hosted by the very interesting and amazing Abadashery every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. There will be fun themes, music trivia and unusual tie-breakers. For more information call (530) 3033792.
Friday, Feb. 21 Artist Susan B. Keale is having an exhibition at Gold Country Retirement Community, 6041 Golden Center Court in Placerville, through April 22. For more information call (530) 6211826. Sentivo Vineyards and Winery, 7460 Fairplay Road in Fair Play, is having Fire Pit Happy Hour Friday, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy port style wine, appetizers, desserts and cigars. Sit back and relax at the over-sized fire pit with a glass (or two) of award-winning wines. For reservations call (916) 936-3306. n
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Kathy Pico of Mosquito, right, grabs chili and cornbread from Kassie Cardullo from the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office at last year’s Battle of the Badges event. Don’t miss this year’s tasty fundraiser Saturday at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.
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n its 50th year of service to El Dorado County, New Morning Youth & Family Services is excited to announce the biggest chili cook-off fundraiser and community assembly of the year, the third annual “Battle of the Badges — 911 Chili Cook-off ” at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in the Forni Building, 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville, from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. This impressive event will include more than 20 of El Dorado County’s first responder agencies, government agencies and veterans competing for the best chili in the county. Chili cooks will include firefighters, police, CHP, probation personnel, veterans, district attorney staff and many others. More than 2,000 guests will taste-test and help choose the People’s Choice Award and Best Booth. Guests will also enjoy delicious local beer and local wines, visit local business booths, enjoy live entertainment, kids’ activities and one of the best DJs in town, A&A Music Events. The event is hosted by KCRA’s Ty Steele. The celebrity judges are: El Dorado County Auditor/Controller Joe Harn, KFBK radio personality John McGuinness, chef/owner at Culinerdy Kitchen Keith Breedlove, Aji Japanese
Fire departments from all over the county compete agaisnt each other and law enforcement agencies at Battle of the Badges. Restaurant owner/chef Russell Okubo, Old Town Grill owner/chef John Sanders, El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Dylan Sullivan, KCRA meteorologist Linh Truong, dudeoir model Joshua Varozza and retired El Dorado Hills Fire Chief Dave Roberts. They will choose the winners of the
cook-off and award the Best Culinarian in El Dorado County trophy. For tickets go to BOB-911.eventbrite. com or contact laurie@newmorningyfs. org or (530) 344-4853. Tickets are $25 for adults and kids 12 and younger are free. Tickets will be available at the door.
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he South Yuba River at Bridgeport spills into Englebright Lake, part of the patchwork Mary West that makes up the South Yuba Outdoor columnist River State Park. Pebble beaches are found here. Several trails begin near the historical Bridgeport Covered Bridge, the single longest covered span in existence per the plaque near its entrance. The bridge is currently closed due to a twisting of the bridge that requires some major renovation. The shingles have been removed to better expose the structure. I met a State Park’s ranger early one morning and he boasted of the park’s many attractions and welcomed more visitors to come out to Penn Valley. Two parking areas accommodate visitors on both sides of the river. There is a $10 State Park day use fee. Your California Poppy Pass works here. From the parking lot you can take your pick of paths. The Buttermilk Bend Trail is a must in spring for butterflies and wildflowers. The Kneebone Beach Trail is southeast of the Bridgeport Covered Bridge. This trail keeps you low at the
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The South Yuba River State Park is a gorgeous place to get away. Enjoy its many trails and scenery. water’s edge. Along the river are plenty of rocks, large enough to lay on to take advantage of perfect sunny days. This area, because of its easy access, gets crowded. On my most recent visit I checked out the 2.7 mile Point Defiance Loop Trail. I almost hate to share this one because I have never crossed paths with more than one other hiker on this trail in the early
morning, so it’s the place to get away. This trail begins northwest of the covered bridge. The trail is narrow and not level. Watch for poison oak. If this does not deter you, you will love this trail. Much of the way is shaded by oaks. Wildflowers are plentiful n
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“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.”
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Local Poetry Out Loud champion primes for state competition Arts and Culture El Dorado News release
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rts and Culture El Dorado manages El Dorado County’s Poetry Out Loud competitions, the national poetry recitation contest that was conceived in 2006 by the Poetry Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. Students in area high schools compete at the schoolwide level to rise to the county championships, which were held at Imagination Theater Feb. 6. The tension was palpable and the excitement absorbing as five local high school students took the stage to compete for the privilege of advancing to the state Poetry Out Loud Finals in Sacramento. Representing their respective schools with authority, aplomb and reverence for the written word were Jordan Freer of El Dorado High School, Shavonne Kelley of Charter University Prep, Paula Rabell from Oak Ridge High School, Naomi Smith from Ponderosa High School and Kaden Steward representing Golden Sierra High School, each of them delivering recitations worthy of the title El Dorado County Poetry Out Loud Champion. After the recitations a winner had to emerge. After much consideration based on the given criteria, confirmation of individual results and final tabulation, third, second and first place winners were announced. Taking home third place honors was 2019 El Dorado County Poetry Out Loud Champion, Oak Ridge High School’s Paula Rabell. Winning the second place trophy and the rank of runner-up at the state finals was Naomi Smith from Ponderosa High School. The 2020 El Dorado County Poetry Out Loud Champion was revealed to be Jordan Freer representing El Dorado High School, who delivered powerful and animated recitations of “How to Triumph Like a Girl” by Ada Limon and “America, I Sing You Back” by Allison Adelle Hedge Coke. Freer is no stranger to Poetry Out Loud. Not only has she competed in previous years, she had this anecdote to share when asked about what Poetry Out Loud means to her. “When I was 7 years old I went to my first Poetry Out Loud competition with my mom
and told her that night that I wanted to be up there someday. I’m so grateful to have that opportunity now and so proud to get to represent El Dorado County.” The VIP panel of local celebrity judges included Laura Bonham, board of directors and treasurer at Imagination Theater; Darin Coelho, manager of The Bookery on Main Street in Placerville; Jody Franklin, executive director of tourism at El Dorado County Visitors Authority; Taylor Graham, poet and El Dorado County Poet Laureate Emerita; Chris Knopp, artist and board member at Arts and Culture El Dorado; Cleve Morris, city manager of the city of Placerville; Suzanne Roberts, El Dorado County Poet Laureate; and Tiffany Van Camp, co-founder of See The Elephant, all of whom were trained and prepared for the challenge of assessing these remarkable students. Each of these judges took time from their otherwise busy schedules to learn the evaluation criteria of the Poetry Foundation which includes accuracy, physical presence, voice and articulation, dramatic appropriateness and evidence of understanding. It is often the case, as it was on this evening, that the difference between final scores is very close, with a point in a single category skewing the results in favor of one competitor over another. Prior to the competition, Taylor Graham El Dorado County Poet Laureate Emerita graced the audience with a reading of “Getting the Poem to Heart,” a piece that she wrote musing on Poetry Out Loud several years ago. With the audience properly warmed up and attuned to hearing poetry, the contestants took the stage one at a time, reciting poems such as “Enough” by Suzanne Buffam; “Sonnet 29” by William Shakespeare and “Acquainted with the Night” by Robert Frost. During the interval between recitations, while the judging panel did the work of evaluating each competitor, local guitarist Anna Daisy Kerr played beautiful music for the waiting and appreciative crowd. California boasts the largest Poetry Out Loud competition in the country. Since 2005 participation has grown steadily with 54 of 58 counties in the state competing. The state finals will be held on March 15-16 in Sacramento. The two-day event is open to the public
Oak Ridge High School student Paula Rabell, above, recites “Sonnet 29” by William Shakespeare. She came in thrid place. Below, Charter University Prep student Shavonne Kelley recites “Acquainted with the Night” by Robert Frost.
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El Dorado High School student Jordan Freer recites “How to Triumph Like a Girl” by Ada Limon, earning first place at the Poetry Out Loud competition. and will be held from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria in downtown Sacramento, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, March 16 at the State Capitol. The California State winner will proceed to the national finals, which will be held April 27-29 in Washington, D.C. For more information contact
Andrew Vonderschmitt at andrew@ artsandcultureeldorado.org. Arts and Culture El Dorado’s mission to promote, connect, and empower arts and culture throughout the county is achieved by targeted programs and services, a vibrant gallery exhibition series and a focus on initiatives which support and sustain the cultural life of the region.
Ponderosa High School student Naomi Smith, above, earned second place with her recital of “Ode” by Arthur O’Shaughnessy. Below, Golden Sierra High School student Kaden Steward recites “Abandoned Farmhouse” by Ted Kooser.
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A life of vines, wine and art celebrated Lee Hodo Special to the Democrat
Innovative, hardworking and industrious, Dick pushed the envelope as to where you can grow quality grapes ...
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ong recognized as one of the founding fathers of the modern El Dorado County wine region, Richard Harding (Dick) Bush, born April 8, 1934, died peacefully on Jan. 30 in his beloved El Dorado wine region home in Camino. Raised in Vallejo, Bush attended Stanford University, where he received his doctorate in metallurgic engineering. While attending the university he met his future wife and partner, Leslie, who was then attending San Jose State College. Familiar with the beautiful highelevation area of the Sierra foothills, the couple was married in the Federated Church in Placerville. After finishing college the couple lived in Detroit for six years, where Dick worked in research for the Ford Motor Company. Dick and Leslie returned to Placerville in 1967 and with his brother-in-law, Dick partnered in their engineering firm Sierra HydroTech. In 1972 the Bushes bought property in Camino. In 1973, under advisement from the agriculture commissioner and agricultural advisor, the Bushes planted 32 acres of own-rooted vines on the site that is now Madroña Vineyards. In 1973, to take his family abroad and to help finance his farm, Dick took a job teaching math at The American School in Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (then known as Zaire). While there he sent money back home to keep the farm going. Dick, Leslie and their children returned at the end of the summer of 1975.
All hands busy Innovative, hardworking and industrious, Dick pushed the envelope as to where you can grow quality grapes in California by being one of the first to plant at high elevations. His vineyard at just under 3,000 feet was among the very few vineyard acres in the Sierra foothills at this time. Leslie was very much involved in establishing the vineyard and
2020 is New Morning Youth & Family Services 50th year anniversary. Throughout the year there will be 50 years’ worth of stories about the New Morning Shelter. Readers will see stories from staff and board of directors as well as stories about the children who the agency has served through the eyes of the staff and some stories directly from the clients.
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fter Carrie’s mother passed away from an overdose. She and her younger brother lived with their stepfather, Ron, in their one-bedroom apartment. Carrie and her brother would pull off the couch cushions and sleep on the floor. Ron could not keep a job longer than a month due to his drug and alcohol use. Most days he didn’t leave the house. He had been suffering from addictions most of his life and being the sole provider for the two young children would not change his destructive behavior. There were days when Carrie and her brother went without food and bathing. They had never been to a dentist or had pediatric checkups. There were many days they did not attend school. When they did go to school, their clothes were unwashed
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Richard (Dick) Bush was a pioneer in the El Dorado County wine industry. helping sell their grapes to other California wineries. Their four children all helped in the vineyard and eventually the winery. Starting a winery in a rural area with no tourists to taste the wines took a real leap of faith and foresight. Wines were sold just through distribution companies at the time, not through tasting rooms. But the Bushes saw their vineyard and a plan to build a winery as an investment in permanence and their family’s future. Along with others who saw the region’s potential for eco-tourism, grape growing and winemaking, Dick helped found El Dorado Winery Association and helped make El Dorado an official American Viticulture Area in 1983. Unique at the time was Dick’s effort to see that the Camino-Fruitridge area within the AVA was designated as an agricultureexclusive region, with parcels of 20 acres and larger. Ultimately this move established the region as agriculture land. In building Madroña, the Bushes didn’t know exactly that the winery would eventually receive visitors, host events, while serving as a production facility. Today it has had a long life as a hospitality and production winery. The first vintage under the Madroña label made from grapes from the Bush property was its 1978 Cabernet Sauvignon, which was crushed at the neighboring Boeger Winery. Madroña’s maiden crush was in 1980. Madroña became a community winery of sorts. Here Sierra foothill
and often tattered. Carrie’s teacher reached out to Child Protective Services about the children. After the police searched the residence, the children were removed and taken to the New Morning Shelter. New Morning staff made sure the children felt safe by providing them with warm meals, clean clothes, their own beds and rides to school. They created a routine for the children. The New Morning therapists helped the children to open up about their situation and support their feelings. After a few weeks in the shelter, the children were placed in a temporary foster home. They are in the process of being adopted together. For 50 years New Morning has provided a safety net of services to youth and their families in El Dorado County, including the only 24-hour emergency youth shelter in the county for homeless, runaway and in-crisis youth. The nonprofit provides professional counseling services to children age birth to 18 and supports children and youth who are victims of abuse, struggling with alcohol and drug issues, experiencing trauma and facing school failure. Other services include parent education, assist youth aging out of foster care and Latino outreach.
Rose candidates sought News release The El Dorado County Fair sponsors the El Dorado Rose Pageant during the El Dorado County Fair every June. Candidates for this prestigious title must be at least 60 years old, have lived in El Dorado County for at least 10 years and also volunteered for community service. The attire for the El Dorado Rose and her court is clothing from 1848 through 1910, adding to the flair for El Dorado County’s history. The Rose and her court serve as ambassadors
for El Dorado County and attend many fun-filled events and receptions. The Rose candidate can be sponsored by social clubs, groups, businesses or individuals. If interested, applications and more information is available by contacting Anita Young at (530) 306-7868. When becoming a candidate, there will be a big sister assigned to each lady to answer any questions and other people to assist with some clothes and advise where to find other things like shoes, accessories, hats, etc.
wine pioneers such as Scott Harvey of Scott Harvey Wines, the late John McCready of Sierra Vista Winery and Les Russell of Granite Springs Winery honed their craft before they went on to open their own businesses. According to the current owners and stewards of the winery, Paul and Maggie Bush, the property still has the original varieties planted in 1973, still the original own-rooted vines and nothing on rootstock.
Many passions Dick was passionate on many levels. As strong devotees of the arts, he and Leslie were longtime supporters of the region’s community concert series and the El Dorado Arts Council (now Arts and Culture El Dorado). They also helped fund theaters to showcase the region’s talent. An environmentalist, Dick was part of the American River Conservancy and closely followed environmental issues that affected
his community. To Dick, protecting the environment and protecting the community were equally important. Dick is survived by his partner in life and work, Leslie Bush. He is also survived by his four children. David Bush and his wife Sheila own a pollution monitoring company and Sumu-Kaw Vineyards in El Dorado County. Diane Bush writes curriculum for safety programs and lives in Oakland with her husband Michael Kushner. Carolyn Bush works for the California Natural Resources Agency in the grants unit. Paul Bush and his wife Maggie own wineries Madroña Vineyards and Rucksack Cellars as well as the Enyé Vineyards in Pleasant Valley. Dick is also survived by his six grandchildren and his brother Don, who worked with Dick building the winery and worked in the cellar for 25 years. A memorial in Dick Bush’s memory is planned for Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. at the Federated Church in Placerville.
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The ‘Pickers’ coming back to California News release Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team are excited to return to California. They plan to film episodes of the hit series “American Pickers” throughout California in March. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The hit show follows Wolfe and Fritz, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, they are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. Wolfe and Fritz have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. “American Pickers” is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call (855) OLD-RUST.
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need for pesticides in your own garden with natural pest control habitat management. This free class is from 9 a.m. to noon at Bethel-Delfino Agriculture Building, 311 Fair Lane, Placerville Want to know more? Check out: • Mussen, E. “Don’t Underestimate the Value of Honey Bees!” Retrieved from entomology.ucdavis. edu/files/147544.doc • Sanders, R. (2016, Feb. 10) “Worldwide bee epidemic linked to human cause: colony trafficking.” Retrieved from news.berkeley. edu/2016/02/10/worldwide-bee-epidemiclinked-to-human-cause-colony-trafficking/ For more information on the UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County visit mgeldorado. ucanr.edu. Master Gardeners are available to answer home gardening questions Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, by calling (530) 621-5512 or send an email using the Ask a Master Gardener option on the website. Walk-ins are welcome at the office, 311 Fair Lane in Placerville. Visit the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville behind Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center. See mgeldorado. ucanr.edu/Demonstration_Garden for more information and days and hours of operation or call to schedule a tour. To sign up for notices and newsletters see ucanr.edu/master gardener e-news. Master Gardeners are also on Facebook and Instagram.
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The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) of El Dorado County is looking for part-time volunteer counselors for the Placerville area. HICAP is a volunteer supported, government-funded program that provides free, personalized, unbiased counseling to help persons make informed decisions about their Medicare options. HICAP is California’s version of the nationally mandated State Health Insurance Assistance Program. The program gives assistance to Medicare-eligible and Medicare-enrolled persons, including those who are planning for retirement, need help comparing Medicare choices, appealing denials and/or applying for Medicare financial assistance programs (Medicare Savings Programs). “Volunteer counselors in the HICAP program receive in-depth training and mentoring to assure clients are provided with appropriate guidance regarding their Medicare options,” said Rhoda Slagle, El Dorado County regional coordinator for HICAP. “Each volunteer generally works one-half day per week in the HICAP office at the Placerville Senior Center. Volunteers must be reliable, able to use a computer, have a caring attitude and a desire to make a difference. HICAP volunteers provide an invaluable service to the community.” Those interested in joining the HICAP volunteer team are asked to call or e-mail Slagle at (530) 748-5499 or rslagle@lsnc.net. Additional information about HICAP can be found on the HICAP website hicapservices.net. For information about other programs serving older adults in El Dorado County visit the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency website edcgov.us/SeniorService.aspx.
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Museum administrator comes to the Divide to share treasured stories News release The next meeting of the Divide Women’s Club will feature Mary Cory, El Dorado County Historical Museum administrator and El Dorado County Historical Society secretary. It will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Cool Community Hall, 1701 Highway 193. Meetings are open to anyone.
This is a reschedule of Cory’s appearance originally set for November. She will be speaking about the Women of El Dorado County exhibit at the museum. There will be a time for questions and answers following the presentation. Membership is open to all women of the Divide. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each
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Instrumental encounter Opportunities to fall in love with music on a large scale like that don’t come along every day. Fortunately for us in Northern California, the Folsom Lake Symphony and Maestro Peter Jaffe are dedicated to sharing the joy of music with every generation — including our youngsters. On Saturday morning, March 14, the FLS hosts its annual family concert. The theme this year is Musical Engine. Jaffe will explore how catchy rhythms propel music
forward — prepare to be entertained. Toe-tapping syncopated rhythms and familiar musical themes kids (and parents) recognize make for special memories. In addition to the engaging program, this event includes a musical “petting zoo.” This is a memorable, hands-on experience for youngsters. One so rare they will remember it. When I was a third-grader I got to experience a musical petting zoo with the San Francisco Symphony’s percussionist, Anthony Cirone Sr. Who knew that there was more to that section of the orchestra than drums?
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As a kid I didn’t realize what a gift Dad was giving me. We celebrate the greatest moments of our lives with music, whether they be birthdays, rock concerts or weddings. We console ourselves with music when the sad times come to life, too. It marks the time in its own eternal way. My dad passed away many years ago but I find we still connect whenever music is present. Funny how that happens. Whether it be Mozart or McCartney, Dad’s heart is as vibrant to me as ever in that moment. I close my eyes and we share the love of music yet again. Especially when I turn up the volume. And to think, it all began with a “little” children’s concert.
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News release Oak Ridge High School students are raising funds to alleviate hunger in the community by hosting an Empty Bowls Dinner and Silent Auction on Feb. 21. The event, running from 4-8 p.m., will include live music and entertainment by ORHS students. Local restaurants provide the soup that will be served in beautiful, hand-painted bowls decorated by local students and adult artists. The bowls are a keepsake with any ticket purchase. The event will benefit the Twin Lakes Food Bank in Folsom and the Upper Room Dining Hall in Placerville.
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Oak Ridge service learning teacher Steve Seely is coordinating the student’s efforts and said he’s excited by what he sees. “I wish everyone could see how hard students all across our campus are working to help the needy,” Seely shared. “It’s a joy to witness.” TLFB Executive Director Lisa Tuter and URDH Executive Director Charles McDonald are also very excited. Tuter acknowledged that hunger is hard to see in the three communities her food bank serves: Folsom, El Dorado Hills and Granite Bay. “In our area hunger is hidden. It may be hard to see,” she said, “but, believe me, it is all around us. So, we really appreciate all that Oak Ridge students and the entire foothills community is doing to help feed the hungry.” The TLFB provided 300,000 meals last year. McDonald shared, “Last year, we served 5,478 meals and this year we expect that number to rise as our goal is to reach more people in need. The Upper Room not only provides meals 365 days a year, served with compassion to a diverse community, we also offer a warm, friendly and safe refuge free of judgement to the marginalized members of our community. We’re grateful to partner with Empty Bowls and thankful for the compassion and hard work of the Oak Ridge High School students.” The event will be held in the Oak Ridge High School cafeteria, 1120 Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills. To buy tickets, make a donation or for more information go to emptybowlsffh.org, facebook. com/emptybowlsffh.org and @EmptyBowlsFFH on Instagram and Twitter.
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The Stage at Burke Junction, 3300 Coach Lane in Cameron Park, presents “Brilliant Traces” by Cindy Lou Johnson and Chris Smith. The play runs on weekends though March 1. In the middle of rural Alaska, during a particularly violent snow storm, a mysterious bride with cold feet arrives at a hermit’s cabin, jolting both man and woman to share their past agonies, passionately wrestle their painful present and consider the possibilities of love’s healing touch. For more information go to stageatburke. com. Imagination Theater, 100 Placerville Drive on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds and Events Center, presents “Moon Over Buffalo” through March 1. For more information call (530) 6420404 or go to ImaginationTheater.net.
Saturday, Feb. 22 UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County presents Planting for Pollinators at the Bethel-Delfino Agriculture Building, 311 Fair Lane in Placerville, 9 a.m. to noon. An ecologicallysustainable garden is both beautiful and able to attract and sustain pollinators and beneficial insects, reducing the need for pesticides. Plant selection directly affects beneficial insect populations, those insects that can provide ecological benefits such as biodiversity and natural pest control. This concept of “habitat management” provides a refuge for the insects during winter and nectar and pollen resources, leading to increases in pollination and populations of other beneficial insects that help control pests in the garden. This is always a very popular class and space is limited to 40 people. For more information call (530) 621-5512. The second annual Winter Wine Adventure, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will once again bring back the winter fun and scavenger hunt. Presented by the Carson Road wineries and HWY 50 Brewery the wineries will be paring some delicious bites with their wines. This event is rain or shine, unless there are blizzard conditions. The scavenger hunt will have guests locating some objects at each winery and posting them on Social Media to qualify for a chance to wine the grand prize. Get tickets at eventbrite.com/ e/2nd-annual-winter-wine-adventure-tickets-79615477035. Starfield Vineyards, 2750 Jacquier Road in Placerville, is having
Class in a Glass session, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn how to pair wine and cheese at these intimate and educational tastings. A certified winery hosts will help guests build their general knowledge of wine and cheese in a fun and approachable manner, showing what to do and what not to do tips and tricks. Pre-purchase of tickets is required. Tickets will not be available the day of. To purchase your tickets call Jennifer Hunt at (530) 748-3085 ext. 502.
support volunteers will assist women in labor and during birth at Marshall Medical Center’s Birth Center. Come learn how to support expecting moms and their families during the birth experience by providing non-clinical support including positioning, massage, breathing, pain coping strategies and emotional support. Registration for this free class is required. Call Community Health Education at Marshall Medical Center (530) 626-2990 to register or email pconriquez@marshallmedical.org.
Miraflores Winery, 2120 Four Springs Trail in Placerville, is having Tapas with Chef Carl Williams. Chef Williams will be in the barrel room in February and March, serving four types of delicious tapas paired with Miraflores wines. This session features a Louisiana theme. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (530) 647-8505 for the 11 a.m., 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m. seatings.
The Shingle Springs Community Center, 4440 South Shingle Road, is having its Spaghetti Dinner and Dance. Dinner is served from 5-7 p.m. and dancing is 7-9 p.m. This is the annual fundraiser for improvements to the center. Tickets are $20 for adults, $6 for children (5-12) and children under 5 are free. Dine out is also available. Bring your own drinks. Coffee and tea provided. For more information contact Mary Ann at (916) 2816183.
Shadow Ranch Vineyard, 7050 Fairplay Road in Fair Play, is having warm toasty pita chips, topped with a homemade feta cheese spread accented with mint and lemon juice topped with fresh tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cucumber and drizzled with olive oil pair with the 2016 Barbera every Saturday and Sunday in February. For more information call (530) 620-2785.
The Cameron Park Fire Department Crab Feed begins at 5 p.m. at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive in Cameron Park. Come enjoy delicious crab, listen to great music and participate in the raffle and silent auction all in support of the Cameron Park Fire Department. For more information call (530) 677-6190 or go to cameronpark.org.
UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County presents Pruning Fruit Trees — Hands-on at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville, 1-3 p.m. Rain cancels the class. Come join the Sherwood Demonstration Garden Orchard Committee to learn the latest in pruning tips and techniques that will lead to a bountiful harvest for years to come. The team will discuss various topics that will assist in pruning knowledge, followed by a pruning demonstration in the orchard. There is a $2 parking fee. For more information call (530) 621-5512.
Derby & Dreams Gala, a benefit for the Center for Violence-free Relationships, will be at Blue Shield of California in El Dorado Hills from 6-9 p.m. Help stop domestic and sexual violence. For more information call (530) 626-1450 or go to TheCenterNow.org.
Sunday, Feb. 23 Open Space Easy Tai Chi -Qigong at Wakamatsu Farm is taught by instructor Gigi Tze-yue Hu, a semi-retired Asian studies educator and author, for Tai Chi -Qigong classes and wellness movement exercises at the Wakamatsu Farm from 10-11 a.m. Ages eight and older are welcome. For more information email julie@ARConservancy.org or call (530) 621-1224.
Poetic License is from 2-4 p.m. at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St. in Placerville. Poetry open read-around, bring your own poems to share, read from your favorite poets or just come to listen. All ages welcome. Suggested topic for February is “close encounter.” For more information call (530) 295-3496.
Miraflores Winery, 2120 Four Springs Trail in Placerville, is having Soup Sunday every Sunday through April. Warm up with a comforting complimentary cup of soup, crafted by 7-Up Ranch’s chef Janet Finch. For more information call (530) 647-8505.
Marshall Medical Center is having a Labor Support Volunteer Training sponsored by Marshall Community Health Education Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 22 & 23, in Placerville. Labor
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El Dorado Transit Equipment Technician I/II Equipment Technician I Hourly Salary: $19.09 $25.59 with benefits Equipment Technician II Hourly Salary: $21.08 $28.25 with benefits California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) El Dorado County Transit Authority invites applications for the position of Equipment Technician I/II. Application and job description available at Transit Office, 6565 Commerce Way, Diamond Springs, CA 95619, (530) 6425383 or www.eldoradotransit.com. Filing deadline: Friday, February 28, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. A Current Department of Motor Vehicle official K-4 printout of your driving record must accompany your application, run no more than 60 days prior to the date your application is received by Human Resources. EOE
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in spring. At Point Defiance you find picnic tables and a very dark chemical toilet that could use some TLC. Making the right turn along the hillside, the river widens into Lake Englebright. If you want to get down to the water from this side you have to brave a walk down and through blackberry vines. Otherwise, head up to the top of the hill, take a right at the trail sign and enjoy the green grass and open vista of the surrounding hills. Another picnic table on top of the hill under a large oak invites you to linger just a while longer. Why not? This is a short hike and you have time. Heading down the hill, enjoy the butterflies flitting from flower to flower as you make your way back to the road near the north parking lot.
Public Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000007 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HANGTOWN INTERIORS, located at 63 Arroyo Vista Way, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Nicholas Palacio, 63 Arroyo Vista Way, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 2, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nicholas Palacio NICHOLAS PALACIO 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 January 2, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 7409 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000089 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: patentsure.com, located at 5027 Breese Cir., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Allen King, 5027 Breese Cir., 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: May 13, 2019. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Allen King ALLEN KING 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 January 22, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 7412 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000065 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RAREBlOOMS, located at 1961 Rocky Springs Road, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Karen Prettol, 1961 Rocky Springs Road, 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: September 6, 2006. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Karen D Prettol KAREN D PRETTOL 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 January 15, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 7414 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000090 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOlD COUNTRY NOTARY, located at 6101 Enterprise Dr. Ste. E, Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: PO Box 486, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Barbra Foltz, 6101 Enterprise Dr. Ste. E, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 2008. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Barbra Foltz BARBRA FOLTZ I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. 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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 January 23, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 7415 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000092 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PlACERVIllE HOME REPAIR, located at 1361 Discovery Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Mark Gillman, 1361 Discovery Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mark Gillman MARK GILLMAN 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 January 23, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 7417 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000093 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SMITH FlAT HOUSE CEllAR AND GRIll, located at 2021 Smith Flat Rd., Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 2926 Bond Ct., Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Mason Antonucci, 2021 Smith Flat Rd. Suite C, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mason Antonucci MASON ANTONUCCI 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 January 23, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 7418 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000094 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COlOR FOCUS, located at 3426 Tah-Nee Wy., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Laura Plassmeyer, 3426 Tah-Nee Wy., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. James Plassmeyer, 3426 Tah-Nee Wy., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: April 4, 2007. Signature of Registrant: /s/ James E. Plassmeyer JAMES E. PLASSMEYER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. 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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (NúmerO DeL CAsO): PCl20190272 Assigned to Judge Warren C. Stracener For all purpose NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): TIMOTHY E EVERS YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVIsO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Shiv Samtani, Esq. (Bar #320822), 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/842-5850 (File No. 560619) DATE (Fecha): MAR 29 2019 Clerk (Secretario), by I. VECHTOMOV / Tania G. Ugrin Capoblanco, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 1. as an individual defendant. 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19/20 CNS-3336342# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 7424 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2019A0001470 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. GOlD COUNTRY TAEKWONDO, 2. GOlD COUNTRY MARTIAl ARTS, located at 4615 Missouri Flat Rd., Ste. 5 & 6, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Kelly Aubuchon, 4615 Missouri Flat Rd., Ste. 5 & 6, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Mike Roney, 2850 Hillcrest Dr., Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 2018. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kelly Aubuchon KELLY AUBUCHON 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 December 31, 2019. 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) 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 7425 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000051 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HANGMAN TATTOO, located at 250 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 3100 Graybar Mine Rd., Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registered owner(s): Andrew William Brundage, 3100 Graybar Mine Rd., Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 13, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Andrew William Brundage ANDREW WILLIAM BRUNDAGE 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 January 13, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 7441 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000118 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: UPPER lEVEl CARPET ClEANING, located at 5821 Zarahemla Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Chase C. Webb, 5821 Zarahemla Road, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 29, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Chase Webb CHASE WEBB 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 January 29, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 7442
El DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PRE-QUAlIFICATION OF BIDDERS FOR PUBlIC WORKS PROJECT DEER CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PlANT (DCWWTP) PROCESS CONTROl IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NUMBER 17033.01 RFQ20-02 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed APPLICATIONS will be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, local time, at the front desk of District’s Customer Service Building located at 2890 Mosquito Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 for the DCWWTP Process Control Improvements project, Project No. 17033.01 (“Project”). Only pre-qualified firms will be eligible to bid on the Project. A California Classification A contractor’s license is required. The anticipated work of the Project generally consists of installing networking equipment and cabling, modifying existing PLCs, installing new PLCs, PLC programming, SCADA programming, modifying existing MCCs, installing VFDs, a main drain pump replacement, relocating the reclaimed water hypochlorite injector, and installation of a chlorine analyzer at the DCWWTP. The project is located south of Cameron Park, California in El Dorado County approximately two miles south of US Highway 50 and Cambridge Road. The estimated construction cost is $1,300,000.00. The estimated date of construction is spring through the end of 2020. PUBLIC WORKS LAWS. The project is a public works project subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). To be qualified for this project, a contractor must be registered with the DIR. In addition, pursuant to prevailing wage laws, copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at the District’s principal office and are available on request. Interested firms may obtain a copy of the Request for Pre-Qualification (RFQ) from the District’s website at www.eid.org. Note that the reference procedure requires the reference information be sent directly by the reference to BID by the above date. Questions, requests for clarifications and
comments concerning the RFQ must be addressed in writing to Jon Money, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer via email at jmoney@ eid.org. Dated this 3rd day of February, 2020 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT /s/ Elizabeth Dawson Elizabeth Dawson, P.E. Engineering Manager 2/3, 2/10, 2/19 7448 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200055 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Robin Jelinek filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ROBIN JELINEK Proposed name: ROBYN CHRISTINE JELINEK 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: APRIL 10, 2020, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on JANUARY 31, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 7449 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE TS NO. CA-19-871440-BF ORDER NO.: 8759784 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/29/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): STEPHEN C. FROST, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 2/4/2010 as Instrument No. 2010-0005513-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California; Date of Sale: 3/5/2020 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Main Entrance of the El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $142,034.76 The purported property address is: 1690 DIGGER TREE COURT, COOL, CA 95614 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 072-104-09-100 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-871440-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.
qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19-871440-BF IDSPub #0159992 2/5/2020 2/12/2020 2/19/2020 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 7451 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE TS NO. CA-19-863863-JB ORDER NO.: 8756645 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/22/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): SUNG KI KIM AND SOON JA KIM, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 8/31/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0040848-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California; Date of Sale: 3/23/2020 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $173,839.21 The purported property address is: 2052 Moonstone Cir, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 125-564-04-100 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-863863-JB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19-863863-JB IDSPub #0160229 2/5/2020 2/12/2020 2/19/2020 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 7452 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000140 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SDR DESIGNS, located at 3271 Stonehurst Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Stephanie Riordan, 3271 Stonehurst Dr., 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: February 5, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Stephanie Riordan STEPHANIE RIORDAN I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on February 5, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO
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Public Notices SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4 7467 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000142 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DAG151 INVESTIGATIONS, located at 4306 Arenzano Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): David Goldberg, 4306 Arenzano Way, 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: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ David Goldberg DAVID GOLDBERG I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on February 5, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4 7468 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000143 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PEYTON’S PlACE BEAUTY, located at 3420 Coach Lane Unit 5, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 4076 Chestnut Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Peyton L. Carnahan, 4076 Chestnut Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: November 22, 2019. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Peyton L. Carnahan PEYTON L. CARNAHAN I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on February 5, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4 7469
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200071 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Sarah Aubrey Taylor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: SARAH AUBREY TAYLOR Proposed name: TAYLOR AUBREY SLAVICH 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: MARCH 20, 2020, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on FEBRUARY 5, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5 7470 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000144 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ElITE WINDOWS & GUTTERS, located at 1544 Wyndham Pl., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Jacob Sirmans, 1544 Wyndham Pl., 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: February 4, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jacob Sirmans JACOB SIRMANS I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on February 5, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4 7471
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000146 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: The iStudy Group, located at 681 Main St. Ste. 104, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 3000 Green Valley Rd. #14, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Independent Study HQ LLC, 3000 Green Valley Rd. #14, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Caroline J. Malley CAROLINE J. MALLEY I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on February 5, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4 7472
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SAlE OF REAl PROPERTY (NON-FOREClOSURE) CCP 701.540 Court Case#: FL858759/PC20190275 Sheriff’s File # 19000400 Under a WRIT OF EXECUTION issued by the Superior Court, County of Sacramento, State of California on 03/26/2019 on a judgment rendered on 06/01/1992 In Favor of: Kris B Frost (Cardwell) And against: Stephen C Frost For the sum of: $199,859.20 I have levied upon all the right, title, claim and interest of the judgment debtor(s): Stephen C Frost real property in the county of El Dorado described as follows: 1690 Digger Tree Court, Cool, CA 95614 The dwelling is the house, located at 1690 Digger Tree Court, Cool, California 95614 (hereinafter the “subject property”) and more particularly described as follows: The following described real property in the Unincorporated Area of Cool, County of El Dorado, State of California Lot 248, of Auburn Lake Trails Unit No. 1, filed March 19, 1970 in Book E, of Maps at page 55, El Dorado County Records APN: 072-104-09-100 Minimum Bid Amount (if applicable) $315,000.01 PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS SHOULD REFER TO SECTIONS 701.510 TO 701.680 INCLUSIVE OF THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURES FOR PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE TERMS, CONDITIONS AND EFFECT OF THE SALE AND THE LIABILITY OF DEFAULTING BIDDERS. PUBlIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will proceed to sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in lawful money of the United States, all the right, title, claim and interest of said judgment debtor(s) in the above described property, or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy said judgment, with accrued interest and costs on 03/04/2020 at 9:00 am at the following location: El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Placerville, 200 Industrial Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 Directions to property location may be obtained from the levying officer upon written or oral request. Dated: 01/28/2020 at city of Placerville John D’Agostini, Sheriff County of El Dorado State of California By: /s/ Bonita Strain Sheriff’s Authorized Agent Dudugjian & Mazey 13 Sierragate Plaza Bldg B Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 786-7272 2/19, 2/21, 2/26 7473 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000098 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TIKI OUTFITTERS, located at 5105 Trailside Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Sybren Wright, 5105 Trailside Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Cherlene Wright, 5105 Trailside Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 24, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cherlene Wright CHERLENE WRIGHT 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 January 24, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4 7474 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000082 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAlIFORNIA COMMERCIAl lENDING, located at 3258 Aldridge Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Colleen Zorzi, 3258 Aldridge Way, 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: January 21, 2015. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Colleen P Zorzi COLLEEN P ZORZI 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 January 21, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE
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IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4 7475 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000150 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. CA ElITE PROPERTIES, 2. CAlIFORNIA ElITE PROPERTIES & lENDING, 3. MOBIlE HOME PARKS COMPlIANCE GROUP, 4. CA ‘N COMPlIANCE, 5. ElITE PROPERTIES, 6. ElITE lENDING, located at 3258 Aldridge Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Colleen P Zorzi, 3258 Aldridge Way, 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: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Colleen P Zorzi COLLEEN P ZORZI I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on February 5, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4 7476 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000129 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: REGAl RENOVATIONS, located at 4864 Hillbrook Dr., El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Nathan Spiva, 4864 Hillbrook Dr., El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 16, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nathan Spiva NATHAN SPIVA 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 January 31, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4 7478 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000153 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: QUIlT TRAIl PROJECT, located at 3210 Sand Ridge Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Linda L. George, 3210 Sand Ridge Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 6, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Linda L. George LINDA L. GEORGE I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on February 6, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4 7479
NOTICE OF lIEN SAlE Unless all rents and fees are paid by February 29, 2020, the belongings of the following tenants, which are currently stored in the respective units at Affordable Self Storage, 1900 State Hwy 49, Placerville, CA 95667, will be sold at this location at NOON on March 7, 2020 for CASH ONLY for the high Lien bid. All interested parties, please call our office at 530-622-8143. UNIT # TENANT/ADDRESS 022 Douglas Gufstafson 5079 Nawal Dr. El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 INS 1 Mary Quilty 2921 Forebay #12 Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Maribeth Whelan Facility Manager Affordable Self Storage 2/19, 2/26 7486 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000183 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WEllMAN WORKS, lTD., located at 2701 Justin Woods Court, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Vickie Christensen, 2707 Justin Woods Court, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 1997. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Vickie Christensen VICKIE CHRISTENSEN I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A
registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on February 12, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11 7501 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000187 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHATEAU NO. 7 - A SAlON, located at 6395 Pony Express Trail #7, Pollock Pines, CA 95726/Mailing Address: 4221 Kingswood Trail, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Allison White, 6395 Pony Express Trail #1, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 1, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Allison White ALLISON WHITE I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on February 12, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11 7502 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000188 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CONSIDER IT DONE STAGING, located at 3941 Park Dr. Suite 20-720, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Lisa Carr, 4122 Torrazzo Way, 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: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lisa Carr LISA CARR I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on February 13, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11 7503
PUBlIC NOTICE Interested persons are invited to comment on the following wireless telecommunications facility named “CVL04030” proposed to be constructed at Pleasant Valley Rd. & Hwy 49, El Dorado, El Dorado County, CA, and specifically on potential effects to historic properties located at or near this facility, if any. The site consists of a proposed new 147’ monopine. Comments regarding potential effects to historic properties should be submitted by email to KerryWilloughby@ AceEnvironmentalLLC.com. Address: 9976 Peak Lookout St., Las Vegas, NV 89178, (702) 614-4431. This notice is provided in accordance with the regulations of the FCC 47 CFR Part 1, Subpart I and Appendices B and C. 2/19 7504 NOTICE OF PUBlIC SAlE Pursuant to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (B & P Code Sections 21700 et. seq.) County of El Dorado, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public Lien Sale by competitive bidding at the following location at the date and time shown, personal property including, but not limited to: furniture, boxes and/or other household items, unless otherwise noted. Location: GoldKey Storage 4980 Golden Foothill Parkway El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Date: March 4, 2020 Time: 10:00 am Units(s) for Auction: #W244 Alexander Sudarma All Sales are subject to prior cancellation in the event of the settlement between owner and obligated party. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid or pull property from the sale. Terms and inspection prior to sale. Auctioneer: Facility Manager 2/19, 2/26 7505 PUBlIC NOTICE The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) recently conducted an Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) on State Route 50 in and around the City of Placerville. Based on Caltrans findings, the suggestion is to raise the current speed limit on Highway 50 in Placerville from 40 mph to 50 mph. The Speed Survey may be obtained either from the City Clerk at 530-642-5531 or from the City’s website at: https://www. cityofplacerville.org/news/post/8011/ The City of Placerville will hold a Public Hearing on February 25, 2020 at 5:00 pm at Town Hall, 549 Main Street Placerville to receive input from the community on the proposed speed limit increase. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may submit written comments to the City Clerk at 3101 Center Street, Placerville, CA 95667 or by email at roconnell@ cityofplacerville.org. 2/19 7506
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000127 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FOOTHIll CONSTRUCTION, located at 4860 Starlight Court, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Taylor Carlson, 4860 Starlight Court, Shingle Springs, CA 95682, 2. Graysen Carlson, 4860 Starlight Court, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 29, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Taylor Carlson TAYLOR CARLSON 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 January 31, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11 7507 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000190 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PENNY’S MOUNTAIN CABIN, located at 1465 Friant Dr., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150/Mailing Address: 3785 Castaic Ct., West Sacramento, CA 95691 Registered owner(s): 1. Mohinder S Sandhu, 3785 Castaic Ct., West Sacramento, CA 95691, 2. Surinder K Sandhu, 3785 Castaic Ct., West Sacramento, CA 95691 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mohinder S Sandhu MOHINDER S SANDHU I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on February 13, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11 7508
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200090 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Roy Karen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ROY JOUTIS KARKKAINEN Proposed name: ROY KAREN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: APRIL 24, 2020, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on FEBRUARY 13, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 2/19, 2/29, 3/4, 3/11 7509 T.S. NO. 19-58534 APN: 120-504-004-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE YOU ARE IN DEFAUlT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/19/2005. UNlESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOlD AT A PUBlIC SAlE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPlANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOUlD CONTACT A lAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: CHITO Z. BERNARDINO AND KUN C. BERNARDINO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 8/25/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0071096-00, The subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded as Instrument 2011-0056013-00 and recorded on 11/23/2011, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 3/16/2020 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main entrance of the County Courthouse 495 Main Street Placerville, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $817,195.57 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the
total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1597 lOS AlTOS COURT El DORADO HIllS, California 95762 Described as follows: LOT 272, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP ENTITLED, “LA CRESTA, UNIT NO. III”, FILED FOR RECORD OCTOBER 31, 1989, IN BOOK “G” OF MAPS, PAGE 143, AND AS MODIFIED BY CERTIFICATE RECORD DECEMBER 6, 1990, IN BOOK 3473, PAGE 187, OFFICIAL RECORDS. A.P.N #.: 120-504-004-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 (714) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 19-58534. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Dated: 2/13/2020 ZBS law, llP , as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 8489272 www.elitepostandpub.com _________________________________ Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 31170 Pub Dates 02/19, 02/26, 03/04/2020 2/19, 2/26, 3/4 7511 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000181 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ElDERS CHOICE OF El DORADO COUNTY, located at 6440 Crystal Blvd., El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Sharon Barnes, 6440 Crystal Blvd., El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 11, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sharon Barnes SHARON BARNES I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on February 11, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11 7513 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000197 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 707 SB & GlASS, located at 801 No Way Out Ct., Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: PO Box 346, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Shahin Memari, 801 No Way Out Ct., Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 12, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shahin Memari SHAHIN MEMARI I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on February 14, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11 7514
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