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An accident left one man seriously injured and in need of rescue in the Eldorado National Forest on April 9. Sam White, Frank Showers and two other elderly gentlemen were riding quads, having gone about 17 miles into the forest by lunchtime. Around 3 p.m., disaster struck. They were riding along when “we came upon [...]
Mercury Changes Signs Mercury rules two astrological signs: Gemini and Virgo. When he enters either realm, it’s like he’s coming home. (If Gemini is his main residence, Virgo is the beach house.) So even though solar flares are predicted to peak now, Mercury’s transit into Gemini brings a comfortable vibration to the area of communication. [...]
ONGOING put rincon 503 here Rinconart Studio and Gallery, 440 Main St. in Placerville, is celebrating Girls Night Out Friday, May 3 featuring piano player Marty Jones and hors d’oeuvres and showcasing the talents of more than 25 local and regional artists. Discover and explore the exceptional two-dimensional and three-dimensional art pieces. For more information [...]
It is May 1 and that means May Day. The early May Day celebrations were quite a party when Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers, was feted. In Celtic cultures it was the festival of Beltane and Germanic people had Walpurgis Night to bring in spring. Growing up there was always a maypole dance and [...]
The brown recluse spider has been the subject of news stories and the cause of fear in many people. It can deliver a nasty, painful bite. Are there brown recluse spiders in California? No. In spite of the stories and warnings you may hear and read, the only brown recluses documented in California have been [...]
The bombings in Boston on Monday have shaken us all up. While we wait for details on the who and the why, it’s hard not to feel anything but helpless and afraid. Sure, there’s anger, which I’m personally sharing, despite having a lot less vested than relatives of victims, or the victims themselves. But the [...]
March 27 2:18 a.m. A husband, 41, and wife with children in common were involved in a verbal altercation on Woodleigh Lane in Cameron Park. During the argument, the wife allegedly tried to push her husband down a flight of stairs, then slapped the husband across the face. The husband had no complaints of pain [...]
The inaugural Ruff Road Race, rain or shine, is taking place on Sunday, May 5, at Oak Ridge High. This race will honor former Trojan track and field coach Josh Ruff, who lost his life last year in an accident where he worked part-time as assistant winemaker. The Ruff Road Race will benefit the Oak Ridge High Track and [...]
Luddites were early 19th century English textile workers who protested against the industrialization of the textile industry. Machines and low-cost labor were about to cost them their job. Many people died in the ensuing fight against textile industrialization. Later the term became synonymous with a person or movement who was opposed to advancement or new [...]
The greatest generation suffers Alzheimer’s disease and other chronic maladies in unprecedented numbers. Caring for them places extraordinary demands on their families and the public health system. The El Dorado County Senior Day Care Center provides treatment for chronically ill seniors, including those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, and allows them to live [...]
Spring Equinox The birds, daffodils and stars are all trying to tell us something: It’s sprung, people! The sun’s rays touch Aries, the day and night are of equal length, and the new season is officially upon us. A Light exists in Spring Not present on the Year At any other period – When March [...]
I was in an audience in Sacramento, listening to Alan D. Wolfelt, a man whose speech topics are not cheerful. Wolfelt is a psychologist, workshop leader, and author whose 57 books are about death, divorce, suicide and other topics that involve loss and grief. It can be difficult to listen to him, but I enjoyed [...]
“I bought my mom a Yorkie for her birthday.” “Yorkie, huh? Cute breed. How old is your mom?” “She’s 92.” And so began the story that, all told, included four trips to the hospital in five months for Mom, as she repeatedly tripped over, tangled with and stepped on her rambunctious gift. Happy birthday! The [...]
The story by Wendy Schultz about Jim Powers Gallery in Placerville, which ran on Page B1 in the March 4 Mountain Democrat, is an example of a man chasing a dream, and accomplishing it thanks to hard work and determination. But it may have never happened had his career not been derailed first. Jim Powers, [...]
EDITOR: I have two comments on the Feb. 27 article about the latest car crash on Sly Park road. First, as a resident who has driven on Sly Park Rd for over 12 years, Ms. Ruth’s concerns over speed limits are well founded and not just based on her unfortunate experience. The bottom line is [...]
Gypsy Soul Moon The Sagittarius moon is a gypsy wandering the sky in search of adventure. Excitement can spark in many ways — the intrigue of a stranger’s conversation, an unfamiliar landscape or a risky challenge. Let the wild impulse move you to explore. It will make coming home all the sweeter. ARIES (March 21-April [...]
Feb. 11 6:29 a.m. A victim reported his cell phone being stolen while at Heavenly Ski Resort. 7:35 a.m. A 37-year-old male victim reported petty theft by unknown suspect(s) on Knollwood Drive in Cameron Park. 10:45 a.m. A 29-year-old male victim reported vandalism by unknown suspect(s) on Holly Hills Lane in Cameron Park. Documentation report [...]
Feb. 8 1:26 a.m. Michael Hainline, 51, was arrested for allegedly trespassing at a public business on Red Hawk Parkway in Shingle Springs. 2:45 a.m. Deputies responded to a report of an accidental gunshot wound on Springburn Way in El Dorado Hills. The investigation revealed no criminal intent. Two firearms were taken for safe keeping [...]
Physician, heal thyself … and that’s just what Dr. Yong Kim did, after a fashion. When Kim, owner of Performance Chiropractic and Sports Center in Cameron Park, was a teenager he suffered chronic back pain following numerous vehicle accidents and sports injuries. Add poor posture to the mix, and soon Kim was the victim of [...]
LIVING YOUR JOURNEY: John Chapman gave me the following T-shirt statement: “Faith is a journey not a destination.” BOWL-A-THON FOR HIGHTOWERS: Mark and Amanda Hightower were recently in a very serious car accident on Highway 50 in Camino. Because of multiple surgeries and other medical expenses, their medical bills are out of sight. The Knotty [...]