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Homeless shelter plans pitched and then tossed Malachi Parker Staff writer
Vehement opposition and accusations of attempting to sneak through approval of a homeless shelter at the Cameron Park Community Services District campus have derailed Housing El Dorado’s plan to rent space from the district. Days after a heated Oct. 16 CPCSD Board of Directors meeting, the nonprofit withdrew its proposal for an Inclement Weather Lodging Program in an unused classroom for 29 nights during the period of Nov. 15 through March 31, 2025. The program was planned to operate on nights where the temperature is forecasted to fall below 35 degrees F (or 45 degrees F if there is precipitation) for up to 36 unhoused people. Housing El Dorado would have paid $500 per night, for a total of $14,500 had the lease been ■ See SHELTER, page A9
Trapped hikers rescued by first responders in climbing area by Kyburz Eric Jaramishian Senior staff writer
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A hiker is lifted to safety via helicpoter during a Sunday afternoon rescue.
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A hiking trip for two hikers turned into a rescue mission for first responders at the Sugarloaf Rock Climbing area near Kyburz Sunday afternoon, according to Cal Fire officials. The pair were recreating in the area when one became injured 200 feet up the Sheister rock face. Cal Fire’s Columbia Copter 603 was requested to assist, but the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office chopper Echo 1 arrived at the scene first and successfully rescued the trapped hikers. After the two were airlifted from the face of the rock wall, they were flown to safety where a ground ambulance awaited to treat the hikers. “This rescue demonstrates the exceptional teamwork between local cooperating agencies and showcases the importance of working together to keep our communities safe,” states a Cal Fire press release. EDSO, Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado, El Dorado County Fire Protection District and Calfornia Highway Patrol all provided resources for the medical rescue operation.
Mountain Democrat photos by Eric Jaramashian
The Cameron Park Community Services District campus turned into a place of haunted fun on the evening of Oct. 18. Boos and treats were offered during the Halloween Monster Mash, as children and their families dressed up as their favorite creatures and characters made their way around the trunk-or-treat event. Above, children of all ages, dressed in all costume types, await to hear the results of a costume contest held during the Halloween Monster Mash.
Though the pool was too cold for a pumpkin plunge, the Cameron Park CSD staff gave children a chance to snatch a gourd of their choosing. Jessie Morgenstern, 5, above left, walks away with her prize pumpkin dressed as a flight attendant. Mikelle Garst of Cameron Park, 12, above right, shows off her winnings for placing first in a costume contest. She dressed as Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
Do you have a spooky or kooky Halloween display? Send photos, with names and addresses, to nstack@mtdemocrat.net
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