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Rummage sale to help finance camp

The Youth Ministry of Calvary Chapel Placerville is having a rummage sale on Saturday, May 25 at 7 a.m. at the Thrift and Gift, 4516 Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. All funds raised at this event will help finance Camp Calvary 2013. Camp Calvary is a collaboration between Calvary Chapel of Placerville and A Ranch of Light, [...]

New spring fashions on parade

What: Spring Fling Fundraiser, Spring Tea Luncheon Who: Dogwood Garden Club of Pollock Pines Where: Historic Smith Flat House, 2021 Smith Flat Road in Placerville When: Thursday, May 23 starting at noon Tickets: $25 per person. Information: Call Mary Bourne at 530-644-4832 or Merle Neil at 530-644-0672 The arrival of spring signals a new look for Mother Nature and is a time [...]

MORE annual meeting

Mother Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises Inc. (MORE)  will be holding its annual meeting of members on Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. at its facility, 399 Placerville Drive in Placerville. The meeting will be preceded by a social hour at 6 p.m. with a no host bar, followed by dinner provided by Diane Wilkinson Catering. During [...]

Paper delivered on Memorial Day; offices closed

The Mountain Democrat will be delivered on Memorial Day except to mail subscribers. Some offices throughout El Dorado County will be closed on Monday, May 27 due to Memorial Day, a state and federal holiday. Here’s a look at what local residents may expect: All schools in El Dorado County will be closed. The offices [...]

Things to do: May 17, 2013

ONGOING put gold 517 here Gold Country Artists Gallery, 379 Main St. in Placerville, through June 2, is featuring the delightful stained glass designs of Linda Soos. Her windows are unique, freeform mosaic style, glass on glass art.  Also featured is photographer, Soroush Mostafanejad. Also this month the gallery has a special exhibit based on [...]

Placerville Eskaton Cottages open for business

An anthill of workers and activity bustled around the new cottages at the Placerville Eskaton Village on May 14, landscaping and finishing projects to be ready for the grand opening on Wednesday. “The rain put us a little behind,” said Pamela Dallas, sales counselor for the Placerville Eskaton, “so not all of the cottages are [...]

Outdoor movies at the library

Looking for fun activities for the whole family? Join the El Dorado County Library for the summertime fun of Filmfare. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, etc. and sit on the front lawn of the El Dorado County Library, 345 Fair Lane in Placerville, and enjoy offbeat and often silly projector films from all different genres [...]

Four receive Beautification Award from city

At the May 14 Placerville City Council meeting, four local businesses received beautification awards for their efforts in improving the appearance of the city. Mayor Wendy Mattson presented the awards to Dr. Daniel Morrill for Precison Eyecare; Jose Rodriguez, owner of  Torino’s restaurant; Lanny Hardy, manager of the Cary House; and Richard Esposito, publisher of [...]

Rinconart features Myra Cooper Holmes

Rinconart Studio and Gallery, 440 Main St. in Placerville, is featuring Myra Cooper Holmes for Third Saturday Art Walk, May 18. Holmes designs and sculpts her shadow sculptures using woven steel wire mesh as the medium. Each sculpture is powder-coated to protect the steel and to secure the form. The color of the powder coating [...]

Championship battles heat up

Four divisions take to the red clay bullring for the fifth championship event of the season tomorrow. The winged sprint cars return with the limited late models, pure stocks and the visiting midget lites of the Bay Cities Racing Association. This event marks the final night of regular championship action following a break for the [...]

Enjoy a picnic at Upstairs Gallery

Lucy D’Mot and Patricia McKinney will present photos and art featuring the 70 California State Parks that were on the budget chopping block at the Upstairs Art Gallery, 420 Main St. in Placerville. There will be a free reception to showcase the work on Saturday May 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. during Third Saturday [...]

Edward James Walsh

Feb. 3, 1925 — May 12, 2013 Edward James Walsh, of Cameron Park, born Feb. 3, 1925, died May 12, 2013. Arrangements entrusted to Chapel of the Pines in Placerville, Calif.

Patricia M. Wirth

Jan. 27, 1929 — May 13, 2013 Patti was born in San Francisco, Calif., moving with her family to Redwood City. She was married to Robert S. Wirth in 1950. They had two children, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. When Bob retired in 1989 they relocated to Placerville and enjoyed 24 years of community activity [...]

Trevor Watkins

May 1, 1939 — April 21, 2013 Trevor Watkins, 73, of Reno, Nev., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 21, 2013. Born May 1, 1939, he grew up in Shingle Springs, where he lived on the Watkins Ranch with his parents Archie and Iona Watkins and his brother Norman. He attended the Little Red Schoolhouse on [...]

Auto designer to full-time artist

The Placerville Arts Association welcomes Howard Rees, auto-designer turned full-time artist to this month’s meeting, Sunday, May 19. He will be demonstrating the special techniques of oil painting. The meeting is held at the El Dorado Senior Center (all ages are invited to the demonstration), 935 Spring St. in Placerville. The meeting begins at 1:30 [...]

It’s a dog day at the annual Dog-A-Thon

hat: 19th annual Dog-A-Thon Who: El Dorado Center for the Visually Impaired and the Mother Lode, Placerville, El Dorado Hills and Pioneer Lions clubs Where: Louisiana Schnell School, 2871 Schnell School Road in Placerville When: Saturday, May 18 from 8 to 11 a.m. Registration: $10 per dog Information: Call the center at 530-626-6715, Ellen Yevdakimov at [...]

Car show revs up community fund

What: Seventh annual Hangtown Car Show Who: Placerville Lions Club Where: Main Street in Placerville When: Sunday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: No admission fee. Car show participants $30 Information: Mike Ocenosak at 530-622-1731, fax 530-622-7241 or e-mail at mikocen@yahoo.com Placerville’s Main Street will be closed to traffic but not to pre-1973 classic vehicles [...]

Placerville garbage rates increase 2.14 percent

Placerville garbage rates will be going up by 2.14 percent beginning July 1. A resolution to approve El Dorado Disposal’s request for a rate increase was approved at the May 14 Placerville City Council meeting with a 5-0 vote. Garbage collection is mandatory within Placerville city limits and the rates are subject to review annually, [...]

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Big rig fire closes Hwy 50

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Heard over the back fence: Train rides available Sunday

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$10k for PR? GDPUD trio dislikes news

By Dawn Hodson | From Page: A1, 4 Comments

 
Court employees picket over pay cuts

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School district budget ‘positive’

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Man dies of heart attack on river

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Placerville garbage rates increase 2.14 percent

By Wendy Schultz | From Page: A3

Four receive Beautification Award from city

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Placerville Eskaton Cottages open for business

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Broadband community meetings set

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Phantom forest at Tahoe reveals past climate change

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Opinion

Something to think about: Change of pace

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Un-American

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Letters

Austerity or posterity

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Pollock Pines politics

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Missouri Flat traffic

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Thanks from Hargon family

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Grand Jury

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Sports

Frisbee Golf Tournament at Finnon

By Jerry Heinzer | From Page: A9

 
Hangtown Motocross Classic

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Championship battles heat up

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Ponderosa girls going to the ‘Ship!

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Hawks ground Grizzlies

By Mike Bush | From Page: A10

 
Lady Trojan soccer bows out in semis loss to Davis

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Bulldogs sink teeth into Diamondbacks

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Sports scene

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Roundup: May 16, 2013

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Six Bruins sign

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Prospecting

A rockin’ good wine

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It’s a dog day at the annual Dog-A-Thon

By Democrat Staff | From Page: B2, 1 Comment | Gallery

Car show revs up community fund

By Mike Bush | From Page: B2 | Gallery

 
Things to do: May 17, 2013

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Time out: Bangers ‘n’ mash score big

By Earle Camembert | From Page: B3 | Gallery

 
Hear the spirit of America

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Outdoor movies at the library

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Amador Vintners toast culinary arts program

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On Duty: Air Force Reserve Airman Nickolas T. Bradley

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Rinconart features Myra Cooper Holmes

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Enjoy a picnic at Upstairs Gallery

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A fun music festival experience

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Auto designer to full-time artist

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Essentials

Building permits 5/6-10/13

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Obituaries

Edward James Walsh

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Patricia M. Wirth

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Ronald W. Anderly

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Andrea “Andi” Lynn Webster

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Trevor Watkins

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Anna Lee Yorba

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Real Estate

Surely, not another housing bubble?

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Ground zero: Five offers, two letters, one house

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Homeowner 101: A bargain is not always a bargain

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Metro areas’ home prices continue to grow

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Eastlake is a light and spacious townhouse

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Comics

Shoe

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Sudoku

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Tundra

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Working It Out

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New York Times Crossword

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Horoscope, Sunday, May 19, 2013

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Horoscope, Saturday, May 18, 2013

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Horoscope, Friday, May 17, 2013

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Home Source

Surely, not another housing bubble?

By Ken Calhoon | From Page: HS3

Ground zero: Five offers, two letters, one house

By Marni Jameson | From Page: HS4

Homeowner 101: A bargain is not always a bargain

By Contributor | From Page: HS5

Metro areas’ home prices continue to grow

Press Release | From Page: HS6

Eastlake is a light and spacious townhouse

Press Release | From Page: HS23