Elections office to move

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The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of an office building in Shingle Springs as part of the county’s Facilities Capital Workplan.

The supervisors unanimously approved a $6 million transfer from the Capital Designation Fund to the Accumulative Capital Outlay Fund as part of the Jan. 24 consent calendar. The funds cover the building’s purchase and tentative improvements needed.

The Carlton Building at 3883 Ponderosa Road currently houses Child Support Services and, once a remodel is complete, will be the Elections Department’s new home, thereby freeing up space in the El Dorado County Government Center’s Building C basement in Placerville (where Elections currently resides) for a new juvenile court facility. Juvenile court is being moved out of its current space at 299 Fair Lane in Placerville to make room for the county’s temporary homeless navigation center, which is now expected to open some time next month.

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Gloria Edwina GrayMarshall

Jan. 26, 1941 – Jan. 18, 2023

Our mom, grandma, greatgrandma, sister, aunt, friend and dog momma passed peacefully, Jan 18, to her heavenly home surrounded by family. She was born in Tonganoxi, Kan. on Jan 26, 1941 to Edwin and Georgia Gray.

During the war her family relocated to Rodeo, CA and later during her early high school years they moved again to Hercules, Calif. Gloria graduated in 1958 from De Anza High School. She married in 1960 and had three children during the course of her marriage. After her divorce she moved her family to the Fresno area where she went to work for L’Eggs as a delivery driver. She later went to work for UPS as the first female driver in Fresno and made many friends along her routes. This is where she learned to back any size of truck with exact precision a talent she possessed until the end. This career ended due to an injury and Gloria later went on to work for PG&E where she retired in 2003.

In 1992 Gloria moved to her beloved mountain home in Pollock Pines. Life in the Sierra’s isn’t for the faint of heart but she thrived. In her retirement she enjoyed bowling with her Knotty Pines Bowling League friends whom she considered family. She also fancied herself as an animal rescue and left behind 5 dogs and 2 cats. She is survived by 3 children, sons Kelly (Deborah) and Corey, daughter Stacy, eight grandchildren, and four great-grand babies with one on the way, her sister Glenda, brother Jerry, several nephews and nieces, friends, and her ‘Big Yellow’ lifted Chevy truck.

The family wishes to thank Snowline Hospice and her wonderful caregiver Shelsea. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in mom’s name to the American Cancer Society or Snowline Hospice. A memorial service will take place March 23 at 1 p.m. at Green Valley Community Church. Come celebrate with us and bring your best Gloria story.

Nila Jo Long (Mrs. Long)

June 26, 1939 – Nov. 15, 2022

On November 15 , Nila Jo Long, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away. She was eighty-three years old. Born in Jonesboro, Ark. and grew up in Truman, Ark. Nila moved to central California with her loving husband, Rodney Dale Long, and two children, in the spring of 1975 they moved to Grizzly Flats, Calif.

She is survived by her son, Randy Long; her grandchildren, Jessica Munoz and Rodney Long; and her many great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Rodney Dale Long and by her daughter Sandra Jean Long. Nila loved to travel with her husband. They loved to camp, shot in archery tournaments, and display their handmade wood carvings in art shows together.

Nila worked as a teachers aid at Pioneer Elementary School. She loved her career, and she was dedicated to helping students in need. If any student was in need of anything, such as a winter coat, she made sure they had one. One of her main roles was helping students with special needs. She worked for Pioneer school for many years, as well as volunteering for multiple years after her retirement.

She spent all her free time with her family. Nila went above and beyond to make sure her family was happy and comfortable. Her door was always open for anyone who needed care. Nila was a devoted Baptist Christian and taught her family the love of Jesus Christ.

She spread warmth and comfort to those around her with her kindness and infectious smile, so please join us for a celebration of life, where we will remember Nila Long for her patients, kindness, and generosity. The service will be held on February 16 at Green Valley Community Church, Placerville at 1 p.m.

In remembrance of Nila’s life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Barbara L. Cook

Barbara L. Cook of Cameron Park, in El Dorado County

California, died peacefully

Tuesday

January 3, at the age of 91. She is survived by her two children Ken Cook and Denise Cook, sister Shirley Pillow, grandchild Ryan Nutting with great grandchild Henry. She lives on in the hearts of her many family members and friends.

Barbara moved to El Dorado County in 1950 and had many accomplishments throughout her busy career that included working at Inter County Title Co, El Dorado High School, and Clerk to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors. She was a Real Estate Broker working with the Developer of Cameron Park Dorado Estates, and later with the formation of Cook & Cook Realtors. She was involved in many activities with the El Dorado Association of Realtors holding the record for most consecutive years of membership in their Top Achievers Club. Barbara loved Cameron Park, and was very active with Cameron Park Country Club. She will be missed.

Michael Neal Atwell

Jun 21, 1942 - Dec. 23, 2022

Michael Neal Atwell died after a short illness in Folsom, Calif., December 23. He was surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Chicago, Illinois to Olin and Janice Atwell and moved to Los Angeles, Calif. when he was 6 years old. The family later moved to Burlingame, Calif. where Mike graduated from Burlingame High. He attended San Jose State and the College of San Mateo before graduating from San Francisco State. The College of San Mateo was where he met the love of his life, his wife Barbara. He attended Hastings School of Law and after graduation and passing the bar, he joined the Merced County District Attorney’s O ce. He was then hired by the San Francisco Public Defenders O ce. Life long fans of the Lake Tahoe area, Mike and Barbara decided to move their family to the South Shore in the early 70s where Mike went into private practice. In his long and successful career that he loved so much, Mike would be a county conflict attorney, assistant DA and assistant public defender for El Dorado County. He was active with the law library, Sunrise Kiwanis and the local theater and arts community including being a founding member of the Tallac Association. Mike had recently retired from his dream job as the District Attorney of Alpine County, Calif.

Mike is survived by his wife of over 55 years, Barbara, his two daughters, Lara and Sara, and his son, Duncan, daughter in law Charity and his grandchildren, Emma and William in addition to an extended group of family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Valhalla Arts Association.

Samuel Lee Norris

Mar. 2, 1992 – Jan. 8, 2023

Samuel Lee Norris, 30, born on Mar 2, 1992, in Carmichael, Calif., passed away on Jan 8, at his home in Diamond Springs, Calif. Samuel was a unique man who sought for peace and happiness. Samuel embraced a true relationship with Jesus Christ his savior and friend who knew his heart. He was a talented and credentialed Merchant Mariner. Samuel’s gentle soul and joyful spirit will be dearly missed. He is survived by his fiance, Amanda Hammond, Mother, Toni Scheu, Father, Daniel Norris, Step-father, Robert Scheu, Sisters, Sarah Norris and Rebekah Scheu, and aunts, uncles, cousins, step-family, and numerous friends.

Mary C. Howe

Oct. 7, 1920 – Jan 13, 2023

Mary Catherine Burke Howe journeyed to her heavenly home on Friday January 13, at the age of 102. She was born in Inishdooras, Connenara County, Galway, Ireland on October 7, 1920.

In 1942 she graduated from nursing school and served as a nurse at a hospital near London, England until 1945 when she moved to the United States and settled in Camino, Calif. After the death of her husband in July of 1999 and her son in October of 2001 she moved to Millerstown, Pa to be closer to her daughter and then to Newport, Pa in 2015.

She was preceded in death by both her parents Patrick Burke and Mary Sarsfield Burke, two sisters, Anne, Teresa, three brothers Michael Kevin, Patrick and Joseph. Her husband Williard Howe, son James Howe and grandson Anthony Sharar.

Mary is survived by two daughters Anne Allen and Patricia Sharar (husband James Sharar), seven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday January 18 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in New Bloomfield, Pa. She will be buried at a later date at El Dorado Cemetery, Diamond Springs, Calif. beside her husband.

In lieu of flowers donate to Newport Ambulance League, 50 South 3rd Street, Newport, Pa. 17074

Arrangements by the David Myers Funeral Home, Newport.

The following was taken from Placerville Police Department logs:

Jan. 12

7:51 p.m. Officers cited a 37-yearold man allegedly driving on a revoked license on Highway 50.

12:35 p.m. An assault was reported on Placerville Drive.

5:26 p.m. Officers arrested a 52-year-old man who had an outstanding felony warrant on Fair Lane.

7:29 p.m. Drug paraphernalia was reportedly found in a Clay Street apartment. A suspect has been identified.

Jan. 13

10:06 a.m. Officers arrested a 54-year-old parolee at large on Main Street.

8 p.m. An assault was reported on Broadway. A suspect has been identified.

8:28 p.m. Officers arrested a 50-year-old man who allegedly failed to register as a sex offender on Main Street. The suspect also reportedly resisted arrest.

Jan. 14

12:02 a.m. Officers arrested a 41-year-old man who allegedly tried to vandalize and steal items outside a Main Street building.

Jan. 15 9:59 a.m. Officers cited a 45-year-

The following was taken from El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office logs:

Jan. 18

8:40 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 39-year-old woman suspected of giving false identification to an officer on Mt. Aukum Road in South County. She was later released on $3,000 bail.

Jan. 19 9:41 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Deep Haven Road in Pollock Pines.

1:13 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Hotchkiss Hill Road in Georgetown.

1:26 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 34-year-old woman suspected of felony probation violations on Mother Lode Drive in Placerville. She was listed in custody in lieu of $200,000 bail.

4:14 p.m. Burglary was reported on Banbury Cross Road in Shingle Springs.

8 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 64-yearold man suspected of DUI on old man on suspicion of public intoxication on Placerville Drive.

9:59 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Broadway.

11:01 a.m. Officers arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of public intoxication and shoplifting on Placerville Drive.

5:16 p.m. Officers arrested a 58-year-old man who had an outstanding warrant on Broadway.

6:28 p.m. Officers arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of assault on Center Street.

11 p.m. Officers arrested a 45-year-old man who had an outstanding warrant on Fair Lane.

Jan. 16

12:51 p.m. Officers arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of attempted robbery on Forni Road.

Jan. 17

9:15 a.m. An assault with the unknown suspect using pepper spray on the victim was reported on Main Street.

Jan. 18

9:47 a.m. Officers arrested a 26-year-old man, who was on parole, on suspicion of possession of illegal drug paraphernalia on Forni Road.

2:25 p.m. Officers arrested a 41-year-old man who had an outstanding warrant on Placerville Drive.

Cameron Park Drive in Cameron Park. He was later released.

10:01 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 59-year-old man suspected of felony battery causing serious bodily injury on Meander Lane in Kelsey. He was released on $50,000 bail.

10:55 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 51-year-old woman suspected of felony accessory to a crime on Meander Lane in Kelsey. She was released on $10,000 bail.

Jan. 20

12:13 p.m. Grand theft was reported at a business on Merchant Circle in Placerville.

2:09 p.m. Burglary was reported at Graceland Place in Pilot Hill.

4 p.m. Battery was reported on Red Hawk Parkway in Shingle Springs.

6:59 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 36-year-old man suspected of multiple drug-related crimes as well as being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. He was listed in custody in lieu of $643,000 bail.

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