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Wendi-Mae Davis, real estate agent and Certified Distressed Property Expert of Connect Realty announced today that, based on recent survey responses, CDPEs are leading the way among real estate agents out of the foreclosure crisis. Seaking about the annual survey conducted by the Charfen Institute, the company that provides the CDPE course and designation, CDPEs [...]
It was a gut-punch — loud, uncomplicated rock and roll, the pure stuff the Who and AC/DC cranked out in their prime: soaring guitar solos, follicle-raising power chords, blistering drum solos, bone-shaking bass riffs and spot-on vocals, and it was coming from the skate park from a band born while George W. Bush was president. [...]
On June 17, Blake Filley and Jeanette Winney were married in county Recorder-Clerk Bill Schultz’ office. But, it was Winney — now Jeanette Filley — and Sara Jamison saying “I do.” Jamison, Jeanette’s best friend, was standing in for Blake, who is stationed with the Army at Kandahar Airbase in Afghanistan. “An attorney-in-fact stands in [...]
It’s been a long road and there are plenty of twists and turns left, but Hangtown Haven, Placerville’s only legal camp for the homeless will soon be relocating. Since last August, the camp has been located on Broadway in Placerville, down the street from the Upper Room Dining Hall and the Community Resource Center, both of which serve the needy and the homeless in the community.
The camp functions successfully on 1 acre owned by the Wilkinson family, with a temporary use permit that is good until November. But, by November, the camp needs to find a new location and according to Hangtown Haven Inc. founder Art Edwards, they might have done so. Even better, they have a plan to make the camp financially self-sustaining.
Quick. Think of 10 ways to use a tree branch in your house. Go … I admit, after I’d lit on one use — burn it in the fireplace — I was uh, stumped (sorry). This is where creative types like designer Michele Beschen take over. Beschen, TV host of B. Organic, now in its [...]
EDITOR: There once was a kingdom called Placerville (or it could be anywhere). It was ruled by supervisors, who would gather information from their subjects directly under them, discuss the options and make a ruling. Earls and dukes were either appointed or elected to oversee the various kingdom departments. Then an administrator was appointed to protect the supervisors from [...]
EDITOR: I am a homeless woman living in Hangtown Haven. The story of how I got here and where I go from here are topics for another time. My purpose is to share information with the community about Hangtown Haven and to thank the Placerville City Council for the wonderful opportunity that has been provided here for me [...]
Countdown to Conjunctions Good fortune is lining up that will pay off later in the week. Today’s instructions are to hold on to hope, which is one of those rare things, like love, that you can clasp and give to others at the same time. The Libra moon of relationships will remind us that we [...]
Restaurant: Allez! Address: 4242 Fowler Lane, Suite 101, in Diamond Springs Phone: 530-621-1160 Hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. “Oh, my gosh, you’re going to Allez? They have the best snails.” This was the reaction from a co-worker when she found out that I and another co-worker were going to have [...]
Feb. 20, 1937 — June 2, 2013 Kathleen Jean Carrick, 76, passed away on Sunday, June, 2, 2013, at Marshall Hospital after suffering from COPD complications. Kathy was born in the small town of Erie, Penn., on Feb. 20, 1937, to Margaret and Vincent Carrick. She was blessed with eight siblings: Patrick, Mary, Shirley, Jim, [...]
Remember summer camp? Intense and fleeting, full of traditions, camp was the bright beacon in the depths of winter. Tahoe South offers its own rituals of the season: sun-drenched beaches, Grammy winning artists on outdoor stages, family events and outdoor recreation, the country’s biggest celebrity golf tournament, fireworks, and enough nightlife to put the wild [...]
The outdoor recreation season and the fire season in the Eldorado National Forest got into full swing on Memorial Day weekend. Most of the popular recreation sites and boat ramps were busy with visitors, notes a prepared statement from forest Public Affairs Officer Frank Mosbacher. Mosbacher added the advisory that the agency and its staff will [...]
A great question friends and readers ask me is what equipment items should I purchase for the kitchen. The essential equipment for a cooking kitchen are the following items; quality knives, stainless or cast-iron pans, a food processor and a stand mixer. These are the basic tools that I would be hard-pressed to live without [...]
EDITOR: Abortion: What’s the difference? I couldn’t breathe, I couldn’t see, I couldn’t speak, I couldn’t walk, I couldn’t feed myself, I couldn’t even defend myself if I needed to. Yes, I was defenseless. Finally my eyes opened slightly. The lights were so bright they hurt my eyes. I immediately began to wonder who I [...]
The El Dorado County Connections–One Stop is sponsoring two hiring events in June. The events are free and open to the general community. During the events, representatives from two local businesses will meet with potential candidates and conduct on-site screening interviews. “This is a wonderful opportunity for the businesses to reach out to the community [...]
Sept. 26, 1931 — May 23, 2013 Jack Germain, a 25-year resident of Shingle Springs, died on May 23, 2013, in the New Bern, N.C., home of his daughter, Suzanne Selzer. In his final years he battled Lewy Body disease, a combined form of dementia and Parkinsons. He was 81 years of age. El Dorado [...]
EDITOR: Regarding your article “Airplane noise, Sac airport director irk supes:” First, the claim that jet engine noises are nearly unbearable to some especially in El Dorado Hills: I have owned my home in EDH for more than 37 years. My home is in the direct flight path of aircraft flying into Mather Field. When [...]
If it weren’t for the prosthetic leg replacing her right leg from the knee down, one would never know that Carly Bray had been in accident last year. She’s a cheery, bubbly teenager who, at the time of the interview, was looking forward to Safe and Sober Grad Night — now having graduated — and [...]
A couple of weeks ago I found myself alone in front of the TV with my hand hovering over the remote. To click or not to click? I clicked, terminating the movie I was watching at the one-hour mark. “The Killing Fields” is a 1984 Oscar-winning fictionalized account of real events during the Cambodian genocide. [...]
SUTTER CREEK — Baiocchi Wines is opening its new tasting room. The tasting room, 82 Main St., winery owners Greg and Sharon Baiocchi will pour their high quality, small lot wines made from their estate-grown Sierra Foothill grapes. Featured wines include Baiocchi 2010 Orellana (60 percent Tempranillo, 40 percent Grenache), Baiocchi 2010 Grenache Sharon’s Vineyard, gb [...]