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| Wilton residents learn of new septic regulations
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Over 250 Wilton residents gathered in the multi-purpose room of Dillard Elementary School on Wednesday, Feb. 24 to hear from officials on new county well and septic system inspection requirements. The evening was a follow-up to an earlier community meeting on the subject and was sponsored by Wilton Action Group.
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Meet 'heart and soul' of Amador Council of Tourism
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Amador Council of Tourism Executive Director Maureen Funk loves games and loves Amador County. When the board of directors decided the Council needed a signature fundraiser to attract new visitors from the River Valley and beyond to Amador County, Funk wanted to include the historic downtown districts, plus the unique
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CRES students jump rope for world record
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Approximately 435 Cosumnes River Elementary School students with jump ropes in hand streamed out of classrooms on Monday, Feb. 1 to add their numbers to thousands of others in an attempt to break the Guinness Book record for the most people jumping rope simultaneously. In addition to the jump-roping event,
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WFD chief appeals to board on maintenance position
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Directors of the Wilton Fire Protection District (WFD) board agreed at the board meeting on Feb. 17 to consider upgrading the WFD Vehicle/Facilities Maintenance position held by volunteer firefighter Dan Kunz after hearing an appeal from Chief Tom Dark. “In 2007, our contract for vehicle maintenance with Elk Grove tripled,
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Concerns about gate plans arise at RMA meeting
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Debate over proposed plans for a new gate on Escuela Drive in Rancho Murieta and rehabilitation of the RM North gate generated heat between some board members and staff at the Rancho Murieta Association Board of Directors meeting on Feb. 16. At issue in the installation of a new Escuela
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| Meet ‘heart and soul’ of Elements Skin Care Salon
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Sharon Goldsmith, owner of Elements Skin Care Salon, is realizing her lifelong passion of promoting anti-aging skin care with the opening of her new salon in Ione. Along with a staff of three, Goldsmith’s goal is to educate her customers about rejuvenating skin care and encourage them to see their
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| Assemblywoman holds town hall meeting in Wilton
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Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan (D), whose district encompasses a portion of Wilton, held a town hall meeting for her constituents on Saturday, Feb. 6 at Wilton Fire Protection District (WFD) Station 81. The event was billed as a free pancake breakfast, and an invitation mailed several weeks earlier to constituents encouraged
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River Valley fights heart disease in women
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February is American Heart Month, and River Valley women (along with some men) are taking notice and doing their part to support Go Red for Women, the American Heart Association’s nationwide movement to unite women in the fight against heart disease. Rancho Murieta resident and businesswoman Karen Stawicki became involved
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Wilton school celebrates 14-year anniversary
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Although not a widely known academic establishment, Small Cloud Christian School (SCCS) located in the heart of Wilton at 12434 Pear Lane recently celebrated its 14-year anniversary. The event was observed on Saturday, Jan. 30 with a program of songs and eloquent speeches presented for their families by the 12
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Meet 'heart and soul' of Aztec Solar Inc.
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A walk into the Aztec Solar, Inc office is a return to the good values of a family-owned business. The Aztec Solar team is a committed group that has been a part of bringing solar to homeowners and businesses since the early 1980’s. The building is as unique as the
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| Petition drive started to save Wilton Service Center
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Sacramento Sheriff's Department (SSD) staff, which is stationed at the Wilton Service Center (WSC) on Jeff Brian Lane, started a petition drive recently to encourage area residents to write letters in support of the center. At stake is the future of the WSC including possible layoffs of deputies and staff
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| RM author publishes final book in trilogy
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Acclaimed Rancho Murieta author Naida West will be at Murieta Plaza this Saturday, Feb. 13, to sign copies of her newly released book “Rest for the Wicked.” She will be at MarshaTes’ from 9-11 a.m. and at Plaza Foods from noon - 2 p.m. The book, which she began writing
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Open house kicks off RM Relay for Life fundraiser
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The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Rancho Murieta held an open house on Jan. 31 at the RMA building to inform the community about opportunities to get involved in the fight against cancer. It was the first in a series of events to launch the relay to be
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RVGC features talk on roses, poster contest
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A presentation was given to members of the River Valley Garden Club on Jan. 26 by Master Gardener Judy Eitzen, a rose expert for the Sacramento Historic Cemetery. In addition, winners of the “Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl” poster contest were recognized at the meeting held at the RMA building
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Wilton History Group starts 2010 with full schedule
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The Wilton History Group (WHG) started 2010 with an overview of last year’s activities at their Monday, Jan. 25 meeting. Member Lorraine Robinson conducted her first meeting as newly elected president. The 2010 slate of officers includes Kass Bergmann as vice-president, Bonnie Rose as secretary, Gene Rose as treasurer and
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| Historical book chronicles RM Operating Engineers
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The community of Rancho Murieta and the community-based Operating Engineers Rancho Murieta Training Center (RMTC) are featured in a just-released historical book titled “Breaking Ground: The History of Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3.” The book documents 70 years of the largest construction union in the United States. RM is
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| CRES Father/Daughter Dance red carpet affair
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The Cosumnes River Elementary School (CRES) Father/Daughter Dance kicked off on Saturday, Jan. 23 with all of the glitz and glamour expected of a “Hooray for Hollywood” theme complete with a “red carpet” and flash of paparazzi cameras. The dance was held in the C.W. Dillard Elementary School multipurpose room
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Meet ‘heart and soul’ of Go Fore Pizza
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Go Fore Pizza in Rancho Murieta is not just another pizza parlor. It is a family-run restaurant that strives to offer good quality meals at prices any family will appreciate. Go Fore Pizza is owned and operated by the Kendro family of RM and offers pizza, hearty salads and sandwiches
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Break-in attempt at WFD prompts increased security
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An attempted break-in at Wilton Fire Protection District Station 84 on Alta Mesa Road occurred sometime late in the evening of Jan. 2 or early morning of Jan. 3. WFD Board of Directors learned of the attempted break-in at their Wednesday, Jan. 21 board meeting. Deputy Fire Chief Brett Waddell
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River Valley rides out storm with no major damage
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Sheets of rain and up to 60-mph winds pounded the River Valley last week, with the worst wave of weather spreading through the area on Wednesday, Jan. 20 causing some downed trees, power outages and minor flooding in low-lying areas. Although the storm was powerful, no injuries or major flooding
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