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Vol. 27 n issue no. 49
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December 2, 2020
Turnboo wins District 2 seat
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Kevin Christensen Staff writer George Turnboo has captured the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors’ District 2 seat in a close matchup over Ken Pimlott. Turnboo, owner of George’s Pit Stop in El Dorado and pastor of El Dorado Community George Turnboo Church, came out victorious over Pimlott, Cal Fire’s former director, by less than 1% — tallying 11,921 votes to Pimlott’s 11,685. El Dorado County Registrar of Voters Bill O’Neill on Nov. 25 certified all votes cast in the county have been counted. “Our grassroots campaign has achieved victory,” n
See Turnboo, page A5
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Trees
Trees coming to Burke Junction are dedicated to lost loved ones. A special lighting ceremony will take place Dec. 5.
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Jana Rossi Staff writer
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ec. 5 will be a day to remember at Burke Junction, when memories of loved ones who died will be honored at the Lights of Life tree lighting ceremony. The event was launched two years ago when residents who were looking to honor their loved ones by purchasing a tree to be placed along the Highway 50 corridor that runs along downtown Placerville were unable to due to the popularity of that tradition, according to Cameron Park event organizer Loretta DeNoon. This year’s event at the popular Cameron Park shopping center, it is hoped, will be the start of an annual tradition, DeNoon said. Lights of Life trees dedicated to a loved one (or loved ones) are purchased for a $20 donation (supports those who cannot pay) and come complete with solar lights and a plaque, provided by Red Hawk casino, with the family’s name and their loved one’s name. At Saturday’s event a slide show
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will be played featuring two pictures of those being remembered and a loved one will be able to stand up and say a few words as well. The trees will be affixed to the fencing surrounding the Burke Junction retail area and on display the entire month. DeNoon said they have plans for 50 trees but if people would like to sponsor additional trees organizers will keep it going. Nobody will be turned away if they cannot make the $20 donation. To add to the holiday festivities, guests will enjoy music, hot chocolate and and volunteers will be on hand to assist anyone wanting a little extra help decorating. Adhering to COVID-19 guidelines, masks will be required and the trees are placed 6 feet apart for decorating. The tree lighting ceremony begins at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at 3300 Coach Lane in Cameron Park. Questions can be directed to burkejunctionlightsoflife@gmail.com. Applications to sponsor a tree are available at Slingshots sports bar located in Burke Junction.
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Jim Wirfel and wife Cindy Williams, founder of El Dorado County German Shepherd Rescue, take GSDs Hank, left, and Zander out during a pack walk, which helps socialize the dogs.
‘Pack’ leaders help GSDs find homes Jana Rossi Staff writer
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indy Williams with El Dorado County German Shepherd Rescue knew she was destined to do something in the dog world. At just 5 years old Williams said she recalls wandering over to her neighbor’s property across the street, where 20 cats and 15 dogs lived. “As a little girl I was always infatuated with wolves and GSDs (German Shepherd Dogs). They are just so majestic, loyal, intelligent and beautiful. As soon as I could n
See Rescue, page A5
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