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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
What about the Politics?
El Dorado County is known to be a conservative county. The last time the county was persuaded to support a Democratic Presidential candidate was in 1964, for Lyndon Johnson. Today, one may find "Tea Party" yard signs picketed on various lawns. However, that is not to say El Dorado County is not tolerant and open to different points of view. One may also find a sort a liberal persuasion on the downtown streets of Placerville.
Monday, November 16, 2009
What about the History?
The land I call the "Foothill Gems" was once inhabited by the Maidu Native Americans. However, once a man by the name of John Sutter sent a small expedition team out to the Coloma valley, a discovery quickly changed the areas population. James Marshal and "the Mormon boys" were sent to scout out an area for Sutter's saw mill (replica seen in above photo). After displacing the land around the future mill James discovered Gold deposits. In January 1848, James and the Mormon boys reported back to Sutter. The news could not stay quiet. Within a year people from all over the world traveled to the obscure and beautiful Coloma valley. The attraction helped build the state and towns like San Franscico.
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What about the schools?
It was to my benefit to be educated through the El Dorado Unified School District. Families living from Arrowbee to Greenstone will likely have children attending Sutters Mill primary school, Gold Trail Elementary, and either Ponderosa or El Dorado high school. Fortunetally almost all of these schools meet or exceed state wide API scores. To gather exact information click here.
An additional link to the El Dorado Office of Education may be of interest.
Most notable to these schools is Gold Trail's fine music program. Every year students are given the opportunity to preform in "Music Mania" (a program conducting musicals). Mr. Cain, the music director has always had the ability to excite the students' imaginations.
The annual Ponderosa vs. El Dorado "Gold Planner" competition features the areas two rival football teams combating for a trophy steeped in tradition. This is a must attend event for locals!
An additional link to the El Dorado Office of Education may be of interest.
Most notable to these schools is Gold Trail's fine music program. Every year students are given the opportunity to preform in "Music Mania" (a program conducting musicals). Mr. Cain, the music director has always had the ability to excite the students' imaginations.
The annual Ponderosa vs. El Dorado "Gold Planner" competition features the areas two rival football teams combating for a trophy steeped in tradition. This is a must attend event for locals!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Spotlight on Greenstone and Arrowbee
Greenstone was once purely ranch land, the country now exceeds 2200 acres with about 309 houses built. The unassuming Gate encloses three lakes, community halls, eleven miles of equestrian trails, and of course beautiful homes. Highway 50 is a convenient 10 minutes away. School Districts are Gold Trail, Mother Lode and El Dorado High School.
Having had the opportunity to roam Greenstone's land as a boy, I can testify of its magnifecence. The trails lead one through dewy grasses and whimsical forests. The lakes provided a place to cool off and even fish. Summers always smelt like evening BBQs when the sun slowly falls behind the foothills.
Arrowbee was also once purely ranch land owned by a Swiss Italian family by the name of Scolari. The Scolari's owned the land into the early 1900s. Arrowbee Lake Estates was not formed until 1960 by a Finneran. The land has now been developed to accomodate lots ranging from 2 to 7 acres. At the heart of Arrowbee Estates is the beautiful lake where the welcoming community gathers for local events and meetings. This link will take you to their home owner's association.
Having had the opportunity to roam Greenstone's land as a boy, I can testify of its magnifecence. The trails lead one through dewy grasses and whimsical forests. The lakes provided a place to cool off and even fish. Summers always smelt like evening BBQs when the sun slowly falls behind the foothills.
Arrowbee was also once purely ranch land owned by a Swiss Italian family by the name of Scolari. The Scolari's owned the land into the early 1900s. Arrowbee Lake Estates was not formed until 1960 by a Finneran. The land has now been developed to accomodate lots ranging from 2 to 7 acres. At the heart of Arrowbee Estates is the beautiful lake where the welcoming community gathers for local events and meetings. This link will take you to their home owner's association.
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