Amador County News

Biting Dog Sought

Bite occurred on Tiger Lily Lane in Pollock Pines on Sunday, November 15

El Dorado County Animal Services is searching for the owner of a dog that bit a man on Sunday, November 15 at approximately 2:00 p.m. The bite occurred while the man was in his front yard with his dog when another dog came onto his property on Tiger Lily Lane in Pollock Pines. The dog is described as medium-sized, approximately 40 pounds with a smooth black and brown coat and black tail. The dog was wearing a brown collar. There was no sign of the dog’s owner nearby.

The man who was bitten sustained minor injuries. Animal Services would like to speak to the owner of the dog to verify that the dog is current on its rabies vaccination so that the man does not have to go through post-exposure rabies treatments. Anyone with information is asked to contact Animal Services at (530) 621-5795.

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Biting Dog Sought

Bite occurred on El Dorado Hills Boulevard on Sunday, November 15

El Dorado County Animal Services is searching for the owner of a dog that bit a woman on Sunday, November 15 at approximately 12:15 a.m. while she was trying to catch the loose dog on El Dorado Hills Boulevard near the westbound Highway 50 on-ramp. The dog resembles an Australian Shepherd mix and is described as fuzzy and multi-colored; the dog was wearing a red collar. There was no sign of the dog’s owner nearby. The dog was last seen running onto Mammoth Way off of El Dorado Hills Boulevard in El Dorado Hills.

The woman who was bitten sustained minor injuries, but the skin was broken. Animal Services would like to speak to the owner of the dog to verify that the dog is current on its rabies vaccination so that the woman does not have to go through post-exposure rabies treatments. Anyone with information is asked to contact Animal Services at (530) 621-5795.

[http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/publichealth/PressReleases/2009/11162009_BitingDogSought.html]

Ponzi Schemer Faces 52 Years for Real Estate Fraud
United Press International -
... Mare Island and Vallejo, California; a strip mall in Folsom, California; commercial property in El Dorado Hills, California; the production of a laptop ...
http://www.upi.com/Real-Estate/2009/11/17/Ponzi-Schemer-Faces-52-Years-for-Real-Estate-Fraud/4891258493833/

Sheriff Perez is best choice in El Dorado County
Tahoe Daily Tribune - Jessica Pratt -
As a senior myself, I can't inform everyone about every politician, but I can tell them about El Dorado County Sheriff candidate Stan Perez. ...
http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20091117/OPINION/911179997/1023

'Most Wanted' Fugitive Found In Natomas
KCRA.com -
... into the Alameda County Jail. Officials said four men in a tan Cadillac El Dorado pulled up to 25-year-old CJ Davis in May, 2009 on a Berkeley street. ...
http://www.kcra.com/news/21645952/detail.html

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.

Can also email Dianne at Family Connections: djohnson@familyconnected.org

Kathy at Choices for Children: kathmm@jsp.net
Judi at EDCOE: jrehmann@edcoe.org

Holiday Exhibit at the El Dorado County Historical Museum
Date 11/18/2009
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.

"Giving Hearts Christmas" Boutique
Date Thursday November 19, 2009
Time 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Contact Wilhelmina, a future home furnishing boutique
for more information visit:
Additional Information http://www.givingheartschristmas.com
Description Please join us for an exclusive gift event. Featuring items from non-profit organizations: Bead for Life, Lucuma Designs, SPIRAL Foundation & Unicef. Profits from all other items will be donated to Western Slope Boys & Girls Club.

Over 800 unique gifts to choose from:
•Handmade jewelry
•Home furnishings
•Children's gifts
•Christmas decor
•Unique gifts
•Much, much more!
Location: 681 Main St., Placerville
Hupcey-Wilkinson Building

This event is sponsored by Wilhelmina, a future home furnishings boutique.

El Dorado Camera Club Meeting
Date 11/19/2009
Time 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Contact Stephanie Gabler
stephanie@gablerfamilyphotography.com
Additional Information http://www.eldoradocameraclub.com
Description Meetings are held on the Third Thursday of each month, except for July and December.

Interested in Photography? Come join us at one of our monthly meetings at the El Dorado Camera Club! Our meetings feature guest speakers, print competitions, and much more! Everyone is welcome. Attend our meeting for free. Meetings are held at the Placerville Senior Center at 937 Spring St. in Placerville at 7:00 on the third Thursday of each month (no meetings in July or December)