Amador County News

Georgetown Man Arrested on Child Molestation Charges
http://www.news10.net - Jason Kobely

GEORGETOWN, CA - A Georgetown man was arrested and faced child molestation charges after an alleged ongoing sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl, according to El Dorado County Sheriff's investigators.

Stuart John Porter, 52, of Georgetown was arrested Thursday, three weeks after the relationship was reported, El Dorado County Sheriff's Sgt. James Byers said.

Byers said detectives were told Porter had been involved with the girl over an unspecified period of months.

The department's investigation led to Porter's arrest on numerous charges related to lewd acts with a child Thursday. He was booked into the El Dorado County Jail on $65,000 bail.

Dorado County Opens H1N1 Vaccination Clinics for Everyone

The El Dorado County Health Services Department, Public Health Division announced today that upcoming H1N1 (swine) flu vaccination clinics scheduled for the month of December will be open to all El Dorado County residents. El Dorado County Health Officer, Dr. Olivia Kasirye is also advising local physicians in the community, who have been focused on vaccinating high risk individuals over the past several weeks, that they may now offer the vaccine more broadly to their patients who want it.

“Individuals who have been waiting to get the H1N1 flu vaccine should now check with their health care provider to see about getting the vaccine,” said Dr. Kasirye. The El Dorado County Health Services Department is also sponsoring a series of community flu shot clinics offering the H1N1 vaccine for the general public. There is no cost to receive the vaccine. The vaccine will be administered subject to availability. The upcoming H1N1 vaccination clinic dates and locations include:

Dec. 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville, in the Organ Room.
Dec. 17 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College, One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, in the Board Room/Aspen Room. (The South Lake Tahoe clinic is co-hosted by the Health Services Department, Barton Health, Lake Tahoe Unified School District and Lake Tahoe Community College.)

“Although the H1N1 vaccination clinics are open to everyone, we encourage those who are at high risk, and who have not yet been vaccinated, to come,” said Dr. Kasirye. Additional community H1N1 flu shot clinics will be scheduled as more vaccine becomes available. Dates and locations of those vaccination clinics will be posted to the County’s website and through local media as soon as that information is available.

The H1N1 flu vaccine is made using the same manufacturing methods as those used to make the seasonal flu vaccine. There are some individuals, such as those people who are severely allergic to eggs and infants under the age of six months, who should not receive the H1N1 vaccine. Individuals who are not sure if they should receive the vaccine should consult with their health care provider. Detailed information about the H1N1 vaccine can be found at www.flu.gov.

Primary symptoms of H1N1 (swine) flu include fever of 100 degrees or higher, with cough. People with flu symptoms should stay home from work or school until their fever has been gone for at least 24 hours. Individuals with severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing or dehydration from vomiting and/or diarrhea, should seek medical advice. Pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions (such as a respiratory condition, immune disorder, or diabetes) should seek early medical care if they get the flu.

Updated local information on H1N1 (swine) flu can be found at http://www.edcgov.us/publichealth.

Red Hawk Casino to hold birthday bash

Red Hawk Casino recently announced its December entertainment schedule, featuring special concerts on the Stage Bar in celebration of Red Hawk Casino’s first anniversary and New Year’s Eve.

Three special concerts are planned for Thursday, Dec. 17, to celebrate Red Hawk Casino’s first anniversary. From noon to 4 p.m., Hip Service will be entertaining the crowd. At 9:30 p.m., Redbone, a national Native American rock group, will perform a free show on the Stage Bar and will play some of its hit songs including, “Come and Get Your Love,” which reached the Top 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1974.

A special concert by Double Funk Crunch from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. will ring in the New Year on Thursday, Dec. 31. To learn more about Red Hawk, visit http://www.redhawkcasino.com.

Community Gift Tree

Starting Date Friday October 30, 2009
End Date Monday December 7, 2009
Contact For more information, call Kathy at Choices for Children
530-676-0707, Dianne at Family Conncection 530-626-5164
Additional Information Judi at EDCOE 530-295-2305

The Community Gift Tree is a collaborative effort between the El Dorado County Office of Education, Child Development Programs, Choices for Children and Family Connections to provide their clients with gifts for the winter holiday. These three organizations provide early care, education and counseling services to income eligible families on the Western Slope. This group was formed in 2006 and has been very successful in providing a place for community members to help those less fortunate and to insure all children are remembered during the holiday season.

This holiday season share the gift of giving to a child or family in our community. Visit one of the Community Gift Trees at Placerville Library, Cameron Park Library, El Dorado Hills Library, Main Street Court House, Wal-Mart, Save-Mart and select a card.

email Dianne at Family Connections: djohnson@familyconnected.org
Kathy at Choices for Children: kathmm@jsp.net
Judi at EDCOE: jrehmann@edcoe.org

Green Valley Community Church presents "The Christmas Special"
Date 12/04/2009
Time 7:00 PM
Contact Green Valley Community Church
Ticket hotline: 530- 622-1076
Additional Information or purchase online at http://www.gvcconline.net
Description Green Valley Community Church presents a brand new show "The Christmas Special". Box office and performance located at Green Valley Community Church, 3500 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville
Ticket office open: Monday - Thursday 9:00 -5:00 and Friday 9:00 -3:00 Matinee performances on December 6th, 13th and 20th at 3:00 pm

Imagination Theater presents Disney's Beauty & the Beast

Date 12/04/2009
Time 7:00 PM
Contact Imagination Theater
Reservations Call Box Office 530-642-0404
Description Performances at Imagination Theater, El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive

December13 performance at 2:00 pm
December 19 performance at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Decemember 26 performance at 2:00 and 7:00 pm

Adults $17, Seniors (55+) $14; Children (18 and under) $10
Groups (10 - 19) $13 Groups (20+ seats) $12

Old Coloma Theatre presents Once Upon a North Pole Christmas

Date 12/04/2009
Time 7:30 PM
Contact Old Coloma Theatre
call 530-626-5282 for info or reservations or visit
Additional Information http://www.oldecolomatheatre.com
Description Olde Coloma Theater presents Once Upon a North Pole Christmas or There's no Business Like Snow Business. Written and directed by Melynda Tipton.

Performances run Friday, November 20th thru Sunday, December 20th. Sunday matinees November 29th, December 6th,13th and 20th. Doors open at 1:30 pm, show starts at 2:00

Fridays and Saturdays doors open 7:30 pm and show starts at 8:00 pm Tickets: $10 adults, $9 seniors (55+), $5 children under 12
380 Monument Road, Coloma, CA 95613. Just off Cold Springs Road

Holiday Exhibit at the El Dorado County Historical Museum

Date 12/05/2009
Contact Mary Cory
(530) 621-5865
Additional Information http://www.edcgov.us/museum
Description The County Museum's Holiday Exhibit will be in place from November 15, 2009 to January 10, 2010.

Using the County Museum's collection of antique dolls as inspiration, this year's Holiday exhibit highlights Victorian era dolls and toys in Christmas setting. The County Museum is located next to the Fairgrounds at 104 Placerville Dr. in Placerville. The Museum is open Wednesday - Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM, Sunday, 12 PM - 4 PM. Please note, the County Museum will be closed the week of Thanksgiving and the week of Christmas.

Visits with Santa on Historic Main Street

Date 12/05/2009
Contact Placerville Downtown Association
Additional Information http://www.placervilledowntown.com
Description Visit with Santa on the following days at the following locations:

Dec 05 Kiddlywinks 262 Main 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Snow Ball 2009

Date Saturday December 5, 2009
Time 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Contact CASA
Le Reca Monik, development@casaeldorado.org or 530-622-9882
Additional Information www.casaeldorado.org
Description District Attorney Vern and wife Cyndee Pierson cordially invite you to support and attend The Snow Ball 2009 Event occurring on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 6:30 pm. Businesses and members of the community will turn out for this premier black tie gala being held at Town Center in El Dorado Hills, California. The evening features gourmet food, fine local wines and dancing with a live bank the Jay Rollerz.

Proceeds from this event benefit CASA El Dorado
Event Emcee: Dave Bender

El Dorado County Fair Open Schooling Horse Show

Date 12/06/2009
Time 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Contact Jody Gray, CEO
fair@eldoradocountyfair.org/530-621-5860
Additional Information www.eldoradocountyfair.org
Description Sunday, November 15 and Sunday December 6, 2009

Location is in Henningsen Arena, El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr, Placerville, CA 95667.
High Point Awards presented at end of the series.
Arena is covered; Shows will not be cancelled due to rain.

32nd Annual Hangtown Christmas Parade

Date Sunday December 6, 2009
Time 1:00 PM
Contact Sponsored by the McIntire Family
Description 32nd Annual Hangtown Christmas Parade is coming again to Historic Placerville. Sponsored by the McIntire Family, the theme is "The Perfect Christmas Gift". Entry fee: Unwrapped gift for "Toys for Tots". Check in time is 11:00 am

Entry forms are available at the EDC Chamber office. Entry deadline is November 20, 2009. For information please call 626-6145 or 626-3849.

Investigation continues into chairlift death at Heavenly
The Record-Courier - Annie Flanzraich -
1, according to reports from Heavenly and the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office. His newlywed wife, Rebecca Gonzaga, 47, suffered a leg injury from the ...
http://www.recordcourier.com/article/20091203/NEWS/912039996/1062&ParentProfile=1049

Horror Movie Scene Prompts Police Response
WBZ -
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office sent at least eight units to the Coloma Club off Highway 49 early Wednesday morning after receiving a 911 call ...
http://wbztv.com/watercooler/coloma.horror.movie.2.1348089.html

Youth programs receive $66000 in grant funds
Tahoe Daily Tribune -
The El Dorado Community Foundation is a nonprofit charity for El Dorado County. They pool gifts from donors, invest the funds, and return the profits back ...
http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20091203/NEWS/912039985/1056&parentprofile=1056