Officials Searching For Missing El Dorado Family GEORGETOWN (CBS13) -- Authorities say they are searching for a Northern California family of four who've been missing for more than a week. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office says Sarah Jean Smith and her boyfriend Jason James McClellan were last seen Oct. 20 with 7-year-old Joshua Bargus and 15-month-old Kylie Jean Just. Authorities say the family could be at risk. The family was last seen driving to Georgetown elementary school to pick up Joshua on the 20th, but did not return home. They haven't been seen or heard from since. A relative reported them missing on October 23red. Family and friends say they missing family had no plans of a trip or to leave the area. All their clothing and personal items were left at their home. Although there are no signs of foul play, they could be at risk, according to officials. Sarah Jean Smith is described as a 28-year-old white female, 5'4" tall, 150 lbs., long curly brown hair and brown eyes. Joshua Todd Bargus is described as a 7-year-old white male, 4 feet tall, 70 lbs., short brown hair and brown eyes. Kylie Jean Just is 15-months-old, 25 lbs., curly blond hair and hazel eyes. Jason James McClellan is described as a 40-year-old white male, 5'8" tall, 180 lbs., brown hair and blue eyes. They were last seen driving a 2004 silver Honda civic with no license plates. Anyone with information about them is asked to contact the El Dorado County Sheriff Office Dispatch at (530) 621-6600 or Investigations at (530) 642-4709. El Dorado County Sheriff Office Press Release * * *Canadian Bail Money Scam * * * EL Dorado County Sheriff Office wants to advise the community of telephone fraud scams currently targeting the elderly. The scam operates as follows: An unknown male suspect telephone’s an elderly victim and states, “Gramps” or “Grandma”, I need help”. “I got into some trouble (or an auto accident) in Canada.” “I need bail money”. The victims usually reply, “Is this (name of grandchild the caller’s voice resembles)”. The caller responds, “Yes, this is (name victim provided)”. The suspect caller then requests the elderly victim wire transfer him money so he can get bailed out of jail. The suspect caller asks the elderly victim to keep this a “secret” because he is so embarrassed. The suspect caller is usually very emotional when speaking with the elderly victims. The victims are told to wire the “bail money” via MoneyGram to Canada (Vancouver, Toronto & Montreal). Typical dollar amounts wired to Canada by the victims are usually in $5,000.00 increments. On some occasions, the suspect will re-contact the elderly victim advising him/her that he received the “bail money” but now needs additional monies wired for release of his passport. In some instances, the victim’s caller ID feature has captured the suspect caller’s telephone number. Investigators are trying to follow up on these phone numbers but many appear to be originating from pre-paid wireless telephones. Investigations are continuing. The purpose of this notice is to alert the elderly citizenry of this particular devious scam. Incentive Woodstove Replacement Program – Funding Still Available!! The Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has approximately $38,000 available for monetary incentives to eligible El Dorado County residents to encourage permanent removal or replacement of older wood stoves or fireplaces with cleaner burning and more efficient devices. The purpose of the Chimney Smoke Reduction Incentive Program (Chimney Smoke RIP), approved by AQMD Board of Directors in July 2007, is to improve winter air quality through reduction of particulate matter (PM) emissions caused by inefficient residential wood combustion. To obtain more information about the Chimney Smoke RIP, please visit the AQMD Grants / Incentive Funding website http://www.edcgov.us/emd/apcd/grants.html#Woodstove Historic El Dorado Open Aire Market Date 10/29/2009 Time 5:30 PM Contact Barbara Tankersley, Market Manager 530-344-7859 or mail@ironwillow.com The market will be held on Thursday evenings from 5:30 pm until dusk June through October. The location will be in the Historic town of El Dorado at the El Dorado Trade School and Habitat for Humanity and along Main Street in front of these buildings. Now through October 30 Art Show * featuring Folsom Lake College professors and students with disabilities, displayed around the campus and in the library/computer lab. A reception will be held in Aspen Hall, room FL1-8, to view artwork in a wide range of media, subject matter, and style, 5-7:30pm. The reception is free although a daily parking pass must be purchased for $1. The campus is located at 10 College Parkway, just off East Bidwell in Folsom. For more information: 916-608-6556, http://www.flc.losrios.edu. October 29 Art Show Reception * featuring the artwork of Folsom Lake College professors and students with disabilities, in Aspen Hall, room FL1-8. See artwork in a wide range of media, subject matter, and style, 5-7:30pm. The reception is free although a daily parking pass must be purchased for $1. The campus is located at 10 College Parkway, just off East Bidwell in Folsom. For more information: 916-608-6556, http://www.flc.losrios.edu. October 29 Healthy Forests Symposium * "Connecting the Dots" is the theme of the 3rd annual symposium featuring healthy forests, healthy economies and healthy communities. Many Sierra Nevada communities face important challenges: the threat of catastrophic fire and challenges to local economic sustainability. Understanding the relationship between these two issues holds potential opportunity. Hosted by the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, whose mission is to initiate, encourage and support effrts that improve the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada region, its communities, and the citizens of California. For more information, google for its website and contact numbers. Placerville Pines Care Center hit with $100,000 fine Sacramento Bee - Anna Tong - The El Dorado County facility will "vigorously contest" the penalty, according to Placerville Pines' prepared statement. 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