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The Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation District Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Board Member David Jordan at its meeting in Greenwood on Monday, May 20, 2013. The board is now accepting applications from individuals interested in appointment to the unexpired term which ends Nov. 30, 2014. The Resource Conservation District advises and assists individual [...]
El Dorado County has now, officially, recognized May 2013 as Older Americans Month. Issuing a formal proclamation to that effect, on May 21 at the Board of Supervisors also hosted the county’s annual Senior of the Year award ceremony. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Unleash the Power of Age.” On behalf of El [...]
FOLSOM — Sixteen Sierra Marlins’ competitive swimmers signed with college programs at a recent ceremony at the Folsom Aquatic Center. Taking the next step from Oak Ridge: Brandon Mills (Arizona State), Cypress Lampe (UC San Diego), Everett Conrad (Biola University), Maddie Velez (University of Utah), Dylan Kubick (UC Santa Barbara), Ryan Dewante (n/a); from Folsom: [...]
Caltrans continues to work on a $43 million project on U.S. Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe from Trout Creek Bridge to Ski Run Boulevard. Landscaping, striping and electrical work is scheduled for spring and summer 2013. Completion is expected in summer or early fall. Work is also starting on a $7.3 project from just west [...]
Carrera Productions is proud to announce a very special evening with John Mayall on Friday, May 24, at Three Stages at Folsom Lake College. Known as the “Godfather of British Blues,” Mayall has hired some of the biggest names in rock history to play in his band, The Bluesbreakers. With his latest incarnation of the [...]
Editor’s note: Freelance journalist Jeffrey Weidel makes regular contributions to the Mountain Democrat during the winter season reporting on the various area ski resorts. Occasionally, Weidel provides writeups on spring and summer locales as is the case here with a trip he took to Carmel, the location Ponderosa golfer Corey Pereira will visit in early [...]
April 22, 1932 — May 12, 2013 Big R passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013, with his family by his side. He had been battling lung cancer for the past nine months. He is survived by his son, Scott Russell and daughter-in-law Kami Arnold of Diamond Springs; daughter, Sheri Duncan of Pollock Pines; son, Brent [...]
May 16, 1924 – April 22, 2013 After a full life of 88 years well lived in California’s gold country, Mr. George W. Sleep, of Placerville, in April escaped his earthly bonds and entered heavenly pastures. He was born in San Francisco and raised in Grass Valley. After graduating from Grass Valley High School, he [...]
This is a time of year to tune up the hiking legs, check the gear and choose a destination. The Sierra to the east of Placerville has many choices for hiking and this time of year is perfect for short, awe-inspiring jaunts into the forest. Prior to taking off for the mountains, always check the [...]
April 28 9:30 a.m. Deputies completed an information report on vandalism done to a vehicle on Tea Rose Drive in El Dorado Hills. 9:30 a.m. Unknown suspect(s) damaged a 26-year-old male victim’s car causing about $6,000 in damage on Knollwood Drive in Cameron Park. 11:16 a.m. A glass door was broken at a business on [...]
Dogwood Garden Club of Pollock Pines is presenting its Spring Fling Fundraiser Spring Tea Luncheon on Thursday, May 23 at the Smith Flat House, 2021 Smith Flat Road in Placerville. The afternoon starts at noon with the fashion show followed by the luncheon. Tickets are $25 per person and can be obtained by calling Mary Bourne at 530-644-4832 [...]
The Amador El Dorado Forest Forum recognized three of its members posthumously at the Spring Honors Dinner held at the Institute of Forest Genetics in Placerville on April 17. Robert E. “Bob” Flynn, 1919-2011, U.S. Forest Service 1936-1975 Bob Flynn, born in Georgetown, went to work for the Forest Service before he got out of [...]
Tripe tacos with salsa verde, fried jalapeños and queso fresco Stephanie Gray and Jacob Curtis Tripe tacos 3 pounds beef tripe, cut into 1/4 inch strips vegetable oil for frying 1 egg 1 1/2 cups milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 recipe [...]
The culinary artists competing in the 11th annual Future Chefs of El Dorado County Teen Culinary Competition have different career paths envisioned and different inspirations but all shared a passion for cooking on Sunday, May 5. The cooking challenge took place in the Empire Ballroom at Wedgewood Sequoia Mansion in Placerville and featured five teams [...]
ELK GROVE — Seven’s been a lucky number for the Ponderosa High girls soccer program. Last Saturday, the Lady Bruins played the Bella Vista Broncos for the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division II title. This was the seventh time in 10 years Ponderosa has played for a section title in girls soccer. Seven of Ponderosa’s first [...]
Homes are pretty versatile, as has been their transformation over the last 150 years. Housing has dramatically changed from its primary function of providing basic shelter and security. Today, homes offer something for everyone. We sleep at home but many of us also work from home. Homes can be an entertainment venue. They may make [...]
June 3, 1937 – May 14, 2013 Joan Hughes passed away on May 14, 2013 after a bout with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Tacoma, Wash., as Joan Marjorie Wangelin, grew up in that area and worked as an Anesthesiology Assistant at Washington Regional Hospital. In 1962 she married Harold A. Hughes and they moved [...]
After “you’re right,” my next two favorite words are “escrow closed.” Ask anyone who’s sold a house: The journey between offer accepted and escrow closed is akin to carrying live explosives across a mine field. All can blow up at any step. A loan falls through. An appraisal falls short. The roof caves in with [...]
April 25 12:000 a.m. A 17-year-old male suspect in El Dorado Hills was allegedly found in possession of property that was stolen from a vehicle. 2:00 a.m. A runaway 12-year-old juvenile was located at a homeless camp on China Garden Road in Diamond Springs. The juvenile was intoxicated, out past curfew and had tobacco paraphernalia [...]