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EDITOR: For those of you who, for the past eight years, have been following the progress of the Western Slope Animal Shelter, there is now a light at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately, for the homeowners in the residential development whose properties border the proposed site, it appears to be an oncoming train. The [...]
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 [...]
If you’ve walked the aisles of an animal shelter anytime in the past decade, I’m sure you noticed a breed that tends to dominate in terms of numbers. Hint: They fit in the palm of your hand, have eyes like watery walnuts and look like they’re about to bust out with, “Yo quiero Taco Bell.” [...]
Putting together the Happy, Healthy Pets special edition, which was published in today’s newspaper, it’s easy to see how much El Dorado County loves its animals. From horse lovers to those who own multiple dogs and cats, there are plenty of owners proudly showing appreciation for their pets. We’ also have a proud owner of [...]
They speak in many languages: whinny, moo, oink, baaah, honk, quack and woof. The message these animals convey to the humans they meet at HartSong Ranch Animal Sanctuary is one that “every life matters.” Each one is an animal rescue. Located on 30 rolling acres in Greenwood, just four miles west of Georgetown, over 60 [...]
Kerry McBride is a professional groomer and dog trainer. “Dogs have been my life since I can remember,” she said. Her focus is on training dogs to socialize with other dogs and with people. Her motto is, “Every dog deserves a good education, and so does every owner.” McBride is the owner of El Dorado [...]
At its Thursday meeting, the El Dorado County Planning Commission took a first step in establishing a new West County animal shelter facility. Up for consideration by the commission was whether or not the location of the animal shelter within an industrial park was compatible with the county’s General Plan. Proposed plans for the shelter [...]
At Eco Logical, 320 Main Street in Placerville, you can find a completely unique gift for an affordable price and help save the world — kind of a cool idea for consumers. Owners Jed and Danielle Thorne have gathered a plethora of handmade Fair Trade items and mixed them in with a sprinkling of locally [...]
What do the following comments have in common? “I’ve given her tongue lashings that would wake the dead and ostracized her to the point of feeling guilty like an abusive jailer.” “I’ve bitten her on the neck and stared her straight in the eyes.” “I use a pronged training collar, which makes a world of [...]
Kitten season is almost here. For a limited time, the El Dorado County Animal Services shelter in Placerville is offering $20 adoptions for adult cats now at the shelter to make room for the anticipated increase in felines. “Spring is traditionally our busiest time of the year, with lots of kittens coming into the shelter, [...]
When I graduated from nursing school a few decades ago, I was anxious to start working in the hospital putting sick people “back together again.” This led to a high-intensity nursing job in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Working with micro preemies and other infants needing intensive care was rewarding and what most individuals envision [...]
Marwyn the goose needs a new home and fast. He doesn’t need just any home, but a good one that meets Laurie Bryson’s — Marwyn’s owner — specific requirements. “He needs a secure pen with a secure shelter for night time, a female companion and a human who knows something about waterfowl and is willing [...]
July 19, 1935 — Feb. 23, 2013 Ruth was born in Covington, Ky. She was an aspiring artist and dreamed all her life of working for Walt Disney. When she was 20 years old she packed her car, left Kentucky in her rear view mirror and drove across the country to Hollywood, Calif. She tried [...]
“This thing would make a great movie,” said Beth DeCaprio, the founder and executive director of the Grace Foundation, located off Latrobe Road at the far-south end of El Dorado Hills. She’s the leading lady in the drama that unfolded at the El Dorado Hills nonprofit garnering national attention by rescuing 56 horses from a [...]
March 24, 1918 – Jan. 24, 2013 Gleason Carr Louderback passed away peacefully at the age of 94 with family by his side. He was born in Sardinia, Ohio. Upon graduation he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) working across the country on a variety of projects until 1940 when he enlisted in the U.S. [...]
Jan. 25 1:45 a.m. Deputies stopped a vehicle displaying expired registration on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs. The allegedly uninsured driver was determined to allegedly be driving on a suspended driver’s license. The driver, Christy Buckley, 36, was cited and released without incident. 2:50 a.m. A 46-year-old customer of the Red Hawk Casino in [...]
CAMERON PARK — Marina Floresguerra and Giguette Knochenhauer display their passion toward birds. “I really like birds and nature,” Floresguerra said. Knochenhauer said her family is a foster family for baby birds. The Ponderosa High School freshmen, who are members of Girl Scouts Troop 1440. have volunteered their time at Sierra Wildlife Rescue in Placerville. Both [...]
Four years ago John Knight predicted he would soon replace his 1984 Mercedes-Benz. Fortunately for the out-going District 1 El Dorado County supervisor, he found a way to address his wife Georgi’s complaints (she had to sit on a pillow in the driver’s seat) without giving up his beloved car. Georgi got her own Mercedes, [...]
Cold winter weather will soon be here and El Dorado County health officials are asking residents to take steps now to prepare. “By planning ahead, before the cold weather arrives, individuals can ensure that their home, loved ones and pets are protected,” said Kristine Oase Guth with the El Dorado County Health and Human Services [...]
EDITOR: Bosco, remember me? My name was Bessie when we shared our time at the local Placerville Animal Shelter. It was back in September of 2011. I still do not know why we were there. Bosco, how are you? I hope you are doing fine Bosco and Bosco, my new name is Lady, and I [...]