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Volume 162 · Issue 60 | 99¢

Elder Options

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ELDER OPTIONS will be celebrating 25 years in business next spring. Standing in front of their 82 Main St. office are, left to right, Renee Martin, Alice Rush, Carol Heape, Liz Caldwell, Stacie Smith and Genia Smith. Founder and Chief Executive Officer Carol Heape, MSW, CMC, said, “We are the only geriatric care managed home care company in El Dorado County with credentialed professionals working with clients and families to help understand the issues of aging. We work with aging clients and their families to find cost-effective solutions and keep them safe.” Elder Options has recently added a handyman service to install grab bars, make small repairs and electrical work, do yard work, clean out the garage and other chores. The handyman is covered by liability insurance and Workers’ Compensation. For more information visit elderoptions.com or call 530-626-6939. Democrat photo by Pat Dollins

Michael Raffety

Michael Raffety

Michael Raffety has been editor of the Mountain Democrat since 1989 and was managing editor beginning in 1986. He was city editor prior to that, having started here in 1978. He was the first person at the Mountain Democrat to be given the title of city editor. He also was an adjunct professor at the El Dorado Center from 1980-2003.
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Prospecting

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