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It was raining and cold in Washington D.C. when George Peabody arrived on April 19, but his welcome was warm. About 28 WWII veterans and 20 Guardians flew from San Francisco on an Honor Flight Tour to visit the WWII Memorial and see the sights, courtesy of Honor Flight of Northern California. Honor Flight of [...]
COLOMA — El Dorado County elementary school students spent many hours prepping for the 29th annual Nature Bowl Semifinals held at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park on two separate days. “This is a real good way of bringing students together from all over the county to celebrate their knowledge of science and nature. It’s [...]
EDITOR: Functions of the EDC Grand Jury: Contrary to the May 1, 2013 article, “Grand Jury applications sought,” the primary function of each California County Grand Jury is defined by state law; a) To weigh allegations of misconduct against public officials and to determine whether to present formal acquisitions requesting their removal from office (California [...]
EDITOR: This is an open letter to El Dorado County Master Gardener Heidi Napier. In your column on May 1 you said there are no brown recluse spiders in California. I have to say you may not be right. My niece who lives in Garden Valley was doing a house clean up job in Lincoln [...]
A woman died from injuries sustained in an April 26 night traffic accident in Pollock Pines. Michelle Erickson, 30, allegedly hit Crystal Wood, 28, with her 1997 Silver Toyota 4Runner on Pony Express Trail just west of Pony Bob Drive at 10 p.m., said California Highway Patrol Officer Quinn Cuthbertson. Wood was on a bicycle, [...]
At 86 years old, George Koch of Carmichael would seem to be an unlikely athlete. Yet, this month he defeated 43 younger sailors on Folsom Lake to become the 47th Camellia Cup champion. Following the grueling two-day regatta, Koch reminisced about his achievement, saying he didn’t imagine he would win against so many other great [...]
Who doesn’t want a nice lawn? Lawns are what make landscaping complete. In California, however, it can be difficult to grow a healthy lawn. California’s dry climate requires homeowners to water their lawns regularly, which, in turn, creates large water bills. Maintaining a lawn can also mean worrying about things like too much shade, standing [...]
It is always a nice when a fun new business opens. The Antique Depot, 4241 Mother Lode Drive in Shingle Springs, held its grand opening Sunday. The shop specializes in furniture, quilts, home décor, second chance fabrics, chalkpaint and gifts. Check out the Antique Depot and the other fun stores in Shingle Springs. Cheesy [...]
The Association of California School Administrators selected Ethel Harnden, district secretary for the Pollock Pines School District, as the state of California’s “Confidential Employee of the Year.” As a classified employee who works closely with district administration, Harnden, 64, is the type of person you want at your right hand, according to Pollock Pines Superintendent Kevin [...]
Nov. 13, 1922 — March 27, 2013 Emily Whalen passed away March 27, 2013, after suffering a severe stroke while in Marshall Hospital recovering from a bleeding ulcer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Vern Whalen. She was born in Eureka, Calif., and raised in a redwood timber logging camp [...]
El Dorado County District 5 Supervisor Norma Santiago had to cancel the previously scheduled March 25 Pollock Pines Community Meeting when several events occurred that would have affected the best possible results for those participating, according to a statement from the supervisor’s office. “I am not willing to compromise the process or the product that the [...]
Of late, residents of Pollock Pines have been gathering in Town Hall meetings, learning how to beat the odds in the uncertain business of community improvement. Campaigns for municipal betterment often fall to political or funding exhaustion, particularly if the public is absent from the narrative. Not any more, according to District 5 Supervisor Norma [...]
A spaghetti feed to help purchase a Quad Rugby Chair for quadriplegic Dwayne Nystrom is planned for March 16 and the community is invited. Organized by longtime family friend Diane Ungles, the event marks the second time she has hosted a fund-raising event for Nystrom. The first one was in 2010 when she organized a small [...]
Cheryl Dian Arens April 26, 1948 – Feb. 17, 2013 Cheryl Dian Arens, age 64, passed away at her home in Pollock Pines, California on February 17, 2013. She went to sleep surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl was born at Memorial Hospital in Redding, California on April 26, 1948 to proud parents, Kenneth James and [...]
• Meet Top Achiever Linda Riley Linda Riley found all her friends their houses, and that was even before she became a Realtor. Yet, soon after a move to El Dorado County from Southern California she earned her license and looks back on her 32 years of real estate experience with pride. An avid, lifelong [...]
It began as a network of spring-fed watering holes, perfect for the cattle drives between Sacramento and Hangtown. Emigrant miners pitched tents around the springs, while cowboys came and went, swelling the 1850 census to 462 names. But herds of transient livestock soon turned the pristine ponds into meandering muck. In 1851, the Post Office [...]
EDITOR: This is a letter sent to Senators Feinstein and Boxer, and Congressman McClintock: In 2012, President Obama signed an executive order providing legal status and work permits to some illegal immigrants. These illegal immigrants can apply for legal status for a $465 fee. Now the immigration talk is swinging toward amnesty for 11,000,000 plus [...]
Are you embarrassed to be seen in your car? Do you softly encourage your vehicle to start and stay running? If you answered “yes” to one or both of these questions head to Thompson’s Toyota or Thompson’s Buick GMC in Placerville where you’ll undoubtedly find your next dependable and stylish ride. “We are a family [...]
DIAMOND SPRINGS — From 1976 to 1986, the United States Navy used the motto “It’s Not Just A Job, It’s An Adventure.” Bill Howell was doing his job as an instructor at the United States Naval Training Center in San Diego in 1950 when he met Nancy Bertelsen, who was studying to become a communication technician [...]
Feb. 1 2:45 a.m. A sheriff’s sergeant cited an allegedly unlicensed driver, Tupou Tuipuloto, 28, on Highway 50 in Shingle Springs. 7:20 a.m. A 35-year-old female victim reported petty theft due to internet scam in Cameron Park. 7:30 a.m. A 64-year-old male victim reported attempted vehicle burglary by unknown suspect(s) on White Rock Road in [...]