tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22662906170266488232024-03-14T03:46:17.188-07:00Reports from the "shores girl"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger388125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2266290617026648823.post-32788634816250809572014-11-13T19:22:00.002-08:002016-07-29T09:00:32.680-07:00Last Post, I've enjoyed the blog experience immensely, and I hope I increased your knowledge of life in the SHORES<div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; margin-bottom: 26px; padding: 0px;">
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Thanks for your readership. I've enjoyed your comments and emails. I'm still at caindenises@gmail.com if I can help you with your Cascade Shores questions. I love my community, and would not live anywhere else at this time in my life. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2266290617026648823.post-91778227741551866982014-11-05T22:05:00.001-08:002014-11-05T22:05:18.906-08:00Full blown Fall days and nightsIt's just so nice to have beautiful warmish fall days, and those crisp cool nights. The full(ish?) moon tonight was breathtaking high in the sky above the tippy tops of the pines. How can you not love Nevada County particularly at this time of year.<br />
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The drive out Pasquale Rd from the Shores to Red Dog is breathtaking. I feel sorry for those that just speed up and down Banner Quaker Hill every day and night, never taking the alternative route to town. The dark black asphalt, decorated with gold, orange and green leaves is true street art. The Madrona forest 1 mile out is simply magical in it's starkness this time of year, and after a good rain, the red, red of the iron rich dirt is gorgeous. The smells of earth, moss, wet bark and babbling streams make it look and sound like a hobbit forest. Scott's Flat Lake is ridiculously low, but has a new stark beauty, with all the old tree stumps now showing, looking like they are sprinting across the sandy and muddy terrain that seldom get's to see the sun.<br />
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There is a different peace when I take the pack (6 strong right now) down the path by Pasquale and Cascade Loop, where the stone pillars stand. It's always interesting when you pass the coyote and bear scat (a nice word for poop) on the asphalt road and in the woods, wondering where they are at that particular time of day, and if they are watching us . . . . . so quiet in the woods by the lake without boaters on the water.<br />
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A while back Phil and I got home to find 2 young coyote's lurking by our fence. We chased them away, hoping they were not casing our yard for a little Chihuahua treat. Lots of missing kitty signs around the shores. So sad, Keep those kitties in people. Many many bears this time of year, trying to fatten themselves before their winter rest. If no winter comes, no rest, and they will continue to prowl the shores looking for the lazy person who put their garbage out the night before pick up.<br />
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I hope you are enjoying this most beautiful time of year. Wishing you peace and lots of fun gatherings as the social season looms ahead. <br />
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Can't believe that the powers that be don't want the beautiful white lights of Nevada City to shine 10 months of the year. How freaking short sighted in my view. Everyone I have asked is pro lights, but the spoil sports of the planning commission get the last word. Buchca Ebinizer Scrooges in my humble opinion. What do they have against beauty???? Story made it to channel 13 tonight.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2266290617026648823.post-19558270401009119132014-10-11T16:19:00.000-07:002014-10-11T16:19:54.855-07:00Facebook pages about Cascade Shores, Nevada County, CAhttps://www.facebook.com/CascadeShoreGeneralStore<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2266290617026648823.post-37695105588737868462014-10-01T21:02:00.001-07:002014-10-01T21:02:11.663-07:00It is with the utmost sadness we say goodbye to HEATHER GALVIN of Cascade Shrores, daughter of Sharon Hogan, (CSHA loyal board member)<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heather Galvin, 44</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> of Nevada City (Cascade Shores) passed away on Monday, Sept. 29th, after an intense battle with breast cancer, with her family at her side.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Heather was born to William and Sharon Hogan in 1970, graduated from Amador Valley High in 1988, earned a Science Degree in Vet Technology 1991, and received a BS degree in Zoology from Cal State University (Pomona) in 1995. She married Sean Jordan 1992-2004, and had two beautiful daughters. She was then married to Tom Glavin from 2006-2011, and had another beautiful little girl.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Heather's love and dedication to animals followed both her personal and professional life. She was a passionate horse lover and accomplished equestrian. She shared this love with daughter Kaitlyn, and taught riding lessons at Oaktree Farms (Grass Valley). She was active in all her children's activities.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Recently she enjoyed a Hawaiian vacation with her daughters and mother, where they shared the incredible experience of snorkeling with sea turtles.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Heather lost her father William to cancer a few years ago. She is survived by mother Sharon, brothers Scot Hogan and Kevin Hogan, and her beautiful young daughers, Kelly, Kaitlyn and Kiera (Cascade Shores) and many friends and admirers of her courage in this final challenge.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> A celebration of life will be held from 1pm-4pm this Saturday, 10/4/14 at the Cascade Shores Firehouse, 16552 Pasquale Rd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a cancer foundation of your choice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Prayers and love to the Hogan/Galvin family.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2266290617026648823.post-15511841286714821072014-09-29T21:43:00.003-07:002014-09-29T21:45:12.256-07:00I seem to be running behind . . Last weekend was our annual community flea market/yard sale. Unfortunately, the weather (rain) put a damper on it. The weekend before, the smokey conditions caused the cancellation of the Womens Triathalon. The good news is that the rain helped put out the King Fire, which is just smoldering, 90% contained, after burning nearly 100,000 acres. The other good news is that there is a suspect in custody. What do you do to a guy who causes an entire forest to burn, loss of 80 buildings, thousands of people and animals displaced, $50 Million in firefighting costs, 5,000 firefighters risking their lives for over a week. I'm not sure there is a punishment that fits that one . . . .<br />
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Had the MOST PERFECT Nevada City Tour day Friday with friends from out of town. Perused all the beautiful retail shops on Broad St. Scarfed street taco's at Nevada City Eats bottom of Commercial. Tasty Ice Cream (Violet flavor) at Treats in the alley by Ikes. Wine tasting at Nevada City Winery on Spring. Over to Three forks bakery for those amazing Fennel Meringue and seriously good Americano. Wrapped it up with people watching at Calanan Park, and as if it was not a full enough day, over to Lefty's to sit on the edge of Deer Creek and have a great beer and their "not to be beat" sweet potato fries with apricot/chipolte dip. Oh yeah.<br />
Both friends vowed to move to Nevada City. I vowed to fast for 3 days. Calories!<br />
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<span class="articletext" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;">NEVADA CITY, Calif September 5, 2014 - The community of Cascade Shores outside of Nevada City has achieved the Firewise Communities/USA® award from the National Fire Protection Association for their efforts to reduce the vulnerability of homes and landscape to wildfire.<br /><br />The Firewise Communities/USA® program honors those who pro-actively address the wildfire hazard across the landscape. The process begins by forming a committee, completing a community wildfire hazard assessment, developing an action plan to implement recommendations, investing in fire prevention activities and hosting a community education event. Firewise Communities retain their certification by filing a report of ongoing activities on an annual basis.<br /><br />"Going beyond the minimum requirements of defensible space as required by law will help our residents change fire behavior as it approaches their community. Working together, we are helping to protect the forest environment we treasure from catastrophic wildfire." said Firewise Committee Member, Joan Hardy. The Fire Safe Council aids communities in Nevada County in attaining the national Firewise Communities/USA® certification.<br /><br />To learn more about Firewise Communities/USA® visit www.firewise.org, or the Cascade Shores Association visit <a href="http://www.cascadeshores.org/" style="color: #333333;">www.cascadeshores.org</a> or contact the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County at (530) 272-1122 or online at <a href="http://www.areyoufiresafe.com/" style="color: #333333;">www.areyoufiresafe.com</a>.</span><br />
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So much happening around here. First, NID is just about wrapping up the new water lines. A few more hook ups (from main to homes) and that part is done. Then roads will come in and resurface (aka chip and seal) everywhere. Won't it be nice to have NO MORE DUST, and nice clean surface. Terrible to have to rinse your car off every day in a drought year from the work. However, so happy we have brand new water pipes throughout Cascade Shores.<br />
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I had a visitor today. A totally official looking guy came around to check the yard for fire hazards. Got a good report other than the debris on my roof. Who is willing to go up and blow off my very steep roof? Used to have Joel, the roofer from across the street, but he moved. Anyway, make sure you tidy up so you get a good report card! <br />
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Scary stuff with a fire in Alta Sierra and Pollock Pines area of El Dorado county. We are now in what, 5 months of no rain. Not seeing much in the future either. I still see cigg butts around on BQH Rd. Can't believe anyone would throw a cig out the window around here. Holding breath till the rain comes. Let's be careful out there. Alta Sierra lost 150 acres in the blink of an eye. That would wipe us out!<br />
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The Family Picnic and Kayak Races were so fun in August at Lost Mine Lake. There was still enough water in the lake for boats. Surburban Propane provided burgers, hot dogs, drinks and chips. Residents brought desserts. Larry Marvin and Doug Goff of the Board did such a great job organizing and making sure there was plenty of fun things to do. Tunda Croquet was my fave. They set up an IMPOSSIBLE course. I brought my family that was visiting for a birthday, all 27 of them! They were fed well and treated well, and I thank Surburban and the CSHA board members that made it all happen.<br />
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This Sunday is the annual Millar Triathalon. So fun to be at the lake early with my cuppa java and watch the competition. Please try and come and support this very worthy cause (pledges go to Womens Breast Imaging Center). <br />
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Lots of home getting sold around here! The market may be getting soft, but you can't tell it here. I know of at least 5 homes that sold in less than a month. The one across from me (foreclosed) got about 10 lookers a day, and was in escrow about a week after being listed. Nice to have new neighbors. Hope they know I rescue little dogs. I have a bit of a chihuahua farm these days (I'm legal!). <br />
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If you are looking to adopt a "best friend" and like the little ones, or a beautifully trained Pitty, please go to Scooterspals.org and take a look. If you see one you like, call me at 530-265-8680. I'd love to put one of these adorable little survivors in the care of a loving neighbor. Maybe you've been thinking of fostering a small dog. CALL ME! I'll tell you what it's all about.<br />
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My favorite new restaurant: Three Forks Bakery in Nevada City. Great Pizza and desserts. Good beer, excellent service and just a cool setting. On Commercial St. by the old BofA parking lot.<br />
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After alot of hard work by our CSHA Board and the residents of Cascade Shores, we are now approved as a FIRE WISE COMMUNITY. Keep reading my blog, and I'll tell you what that means . . . . . . tomorrow.<br />
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<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The Fire Safe Counsel highly recommends that even though your land line is registered, have your cell phone registered also.<br />
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COUNTY MANDATES BRUSH-CLEARING ON UNIMPROVED PROPERTIES:</div>
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link to Union article: http://www.theunion.com/news/11408152-113/fire-ordinance-county-abatement</div>
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Here are the nuts and bolts of this ordinance: Even is your lot is unimproved (not built on) you must clear vegetation within 100 ft of any structure or near roadways.</div>
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It is now on the books. May be difficult to enforce, but why would anyone argue this point?</div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.363636016845703px;">Failure to do so could result in a administrative citation, or if the problem persists, a criminal citation. County would impose a mandatory abatement with a lien for the cost of the abatement placed on your property taxes.</span></div>
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If my lot is clear, but your's is full of hazardous volatile brush, then I'm going to loose more than you, so I need to be protected. Please show your neighbors you care, even if all you have to loose are trees and bushes. And if you do have a home on your lot, make sure that you clear all the way to your shared property line.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.363636016845703px;">There are companies in the county that will clear brush, there is a county chipping program. If you stack the slash properly, you can arrange to have them come and chip it all. We have Michael Cotton (Michael's Tree Service) right here in the shores that does tree work and chipping (you can contact him about brush clearing, 530-265-6724) I'm sure he can advise you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.363636016845703px;">Watching the fires in So. California is horrifying and sad. Let's not loose our beautiful Cascade Shores to simple lack of maintenance. Wildfires are devestating. Let's give ourselves a fighting chance by keeping the ground as clean as possible so a small fire stays a small fire, and can be extinguished quickly. Remember, it takes fire dept 15 minutes to get here from town. Alot can happen in 15 minutes on a tinder dry lot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.363636016845703px;">Keep an eye on your neighborhood. If you see smoke (burn season ends here 6/1) investigate to see if it is controlled or not. Early reporting is important. Don't assume "someone else" is taking care of it. Appoint yourself fire monitor. Call 911 and make sure they are aware of any fires.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.363636016845703px;">If you walk around the shores, especially Banner Quaker Hill, you'll see many cigarette butts. Scary stuff. Please be extra cautious with all forms of fire.</span></div>
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Forgot, Sunday 5/18 is Lost Mine Lake cleanup! Come on down with your tools and help spruce it up. The little lake is full again and wonderful, ready for swimming and dipping the toes. Such a sweet serene place to enjoy nature.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2266290617026648823.post-26681809197966458692014-04-01T22:34:00.001-07:002014-04-01T22:34:39.901-07:00FIND A SET OF SPIDER CHAINS??? TODAYS SNOW*****Lost chains!<br />
Today's snow was fierce! It actually started at 6pm on Monday, and snowed till noon today. Beautiful, wet heavy snow. Heard branches coming down all day from the weight, and I'm afraid lots of the ornamental and fruit trees that were beautifully blooming a few days ago are broken and mangled from the weight of it all. I almost got slammed by a big oak tree branch when I was marveling in the back yard at all the beauty. Road's clear again, but lots of white stuff stacked up around here.<br />
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got this message on my email:<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.571428298950195px;">On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 9:17 AM, Bill Brink </span><span dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.571428298950195px;"><<a href="mailto:wmbrink@comcast.net" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">wmbrink@comcast.net</a>></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.571428298950195px;"> wrote:</span><br />
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Hi Denise, I was heading out last night, made it to top of hill and ice under the snow had me panicking and so after trying to clear the snow manually in front of tires I tried to put spyder chains on. they seemed to work but apparently fell off. My son and I returned and spent a couple hours walking the road out before coming to conclusion someone picked them up. I am hoping they are kind enough to return them to me . I can be reached at <a href="mailto:normabrink@comcast.net" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">normabrink@comcast.net</a><br />Many thanks, Norma</blockquote>
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So if you possible picked up these chains, can you let Norma know?<br />
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The Fire Safe meeting this Saturday at the Firehouse should be fun and informative. Also, there will be a balloon animal CLOWN to entertain the kids, so if you have little ones, please come by. He's pretty talented, and not in the "clowns will kill me" style, but the fun clown type. (He's Ray, my tile guy, and he's super sweet and good with the kids).<br />
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The last Homeowners meeting was really informative about the status of the sewer plant of the 83 homes here on sewer. I am always surprized at how few people who have "sewer homes" attend these updates.<br />
Anyway, the gist is that it's time to abandon the current style of water treatment, and switch over to a "septic" type for the plant to empty into. An attempt is being made to acquire a 40 acre lot in which to build a leach field/septic system. We'll see how that goes.<br />
***************************Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2266290617026648823.post-64388338625454292862014-03-09T23:20:00.002-07:002014-03-10T00:02:05.383-07:00Hot Dam, new fire hydrants in Cascade ShoresSaw an NID guy walking the mean streets of Cascade Shores. My naturally nosey ways caused me to ask, "what up?" He was checking locations of our very outdated hydrants, (FD has to use adapters just to use them they're so old) and he said they will be replacing some this year. Good deal. Anything to make fighting fires here in the forest gets my vote!<br />
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There also will be more blacktop resurfacing this year, the streets that did not get it last year. <br />
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This Wed, 3/12 will be an open meeting this Wed.6:30 with Supv. Nate Beason to get an update on local politics. I'm not sure the subject matter, but guessing the coming fire season will be at the top of the list.<br />
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Talking with someone new who was asking where the interesting food is in Nev. County. I love to eat good, and eat reasonably, so here are a few of my favs:<br />
GREEK: Afternoon Deli, Grass Valley, behind Kmart (McKnight Turnoff). I know, weird location. But their Meza with 6 tiny cups of heavenly greet dippers are amazing. Lots of other good stuff too.<br />
ITALIAN: Goomba's in Grass Valley (Hwy 174) does a decent job with their sausage and pepper sandwich, and with their garlic steak sandwich. About as close as you'll get to a Chicago Style sangwich, witht flying to Chi Town Portillo's. Thin crust olive oily pizza too, the real thing.<br />
THAI: Love the little joint next to Goomba's, forget the name. Maybe PANOY. Funky feel, GREAT THAI.<br />
WHATNOT: Nevada Cify Eats on Coyote by the Chamber. Great street taco's for about $2. Shredded beef, nicely spiced, with toppings. Fresh and filling<br />
DESSERT: UMMMM, I do love a good coffee and dessert. Not counting calories or pennies? The Tiramisou at Tofanelli's is fierce! On the run? Inside the New York Hotel on Broad St, NC are amazing Truffles and dessert's by DeGroot, one of the best chocolatiers probably in California. Also served at Cafe Mecca on Commercial St, which has a distinctly Berkeley feel. I was born and raised in Berkeley, and it feels like home.<br />
PUB FOOD: Cascade Shores own Matt Martolis opened Matteo's in Nevada City, corner of Commercial across from Friar Tucks. Best Kobe Beef sliders, and Stinky Mac N Cheese ever, and great assortment of beer. Something for everyone, and fun friendly place.<br />
Speaking of Friar Tucks, they've been serving up fondue since the 70's, and I've been eating it there since the 70's. Corner of Pine and Commercial, opens at 4pm.<br />
ICE CREAM: Hands down it's TREATS, in the alley by IKE's French Quarter Cafe, off Commercial St. Your teeth hurt from the smell of sugar when you walk in, but oh-la-la, the choices are mind bending. Really unusual flavors, hard to choose, but you can't go wrong. Grab a cone, and walk back to Broad St, cop a squat on a bench and people watch while enjoying Treats heavenly concoctions.<br />
That's all I can think of for now. Gotta go, this made me hungry for dessert!<br />
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Yesterday, Phil and I attended the Soup Supper put on my Hospitality House/Utah's Place. This once a year even is always such a joy. Local artists donate hand made soup bowls. You donate $20, and grab a bowl and have soup and bread donated by local restaurants, and nibble home made desserts. Local musicians take turn sharing their talent, and the whole place is packed with kind generous people supporting this worthwhile event. Hospitality House is a non profit that helps the homeless with meals, clothing, job counseling, etc. They helped over 125 families move into permanent housing last year. It's always fun to chat with the people who join your table. This year the woman next to me turned out to be Tina Vernon, Tax Collector. We talked a moment about property and taxes, but found something much more interesting to discuss. Animal rescue, my favorite subject. Turn out Tina single handedly rescued about 16 of the Canadian mares that cruelly are kept chained in stalls and continually pregnant so their urine can be used for female hormone therapy. It's a disgusting practice, unbelievably cruel and unnecessary. Tina is my new (quiet) hero. I shall never write a tax check out again without thinking of her courage and kindness and generosity to these abused animals.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2266290617026648823.post-1386570865124607002014-02-24T21:04:00.001-08:002014-02-24T21:48:18.273-08:00Pet needs here in Nevada County/Shore ThingMet a nice Newby at Lost Mine Lake today. Welcome to Susie, Ira and Roxie Rose (her spaniel). We got to talking dog (my favorite subject) so I thought I would share some info here with you all. I know some people who read me are weekenders, and perhaps aren't' that familiar with the health risks (for pets) here in Nevada County.<br />
First I want to talk predator's. I have little dogs, and a cat, so i'm always concerned with their safety. You can't walk around the block without seeing a "missing kitty" posters. I am sorry to inform you that if you let your kitty prowl around after dusk, and kitty disappears, there probably is a coyote involved. Just the other evening when I arrived home at 7ish, there was a pair of coyote's by my driveway. I have heard them barking late at night, trying to lure my dogs out of the house. A friend recently lost her 12 lb Chihuahua walking 50 feet from her neighbors door to her door. Something was in the bushes, the Chi went in, and was never seen again. Just a sweet darling of a dog, that always came when called. Yes, it can happen that fast. So, if your yard is unfenced, I suggest ALL dogs be on leash after dark. I have seen Coyotes in broad daylight, and Mt. Lions have been seen here in the Shores, so I don't suggest EVER chaining a dog. You would be making him/her a sitting duck. Give your dog a chance of escape, but more importantly, give him a 6 ft fenced area to be truly safe. My guys are in a 6 ft dog run if I'm not home, or inside the house, or on a deck high above the ground. Kitties should really be kept inside. My neighbors build a nice outdoor pen that is enclosed by chickenwire, but allows the kitties inside/outside access<br />
Bears really aren't a threat to dogs, and mostly try to avoid them. (Reminder, put your garbage out Thu 7am. IF you put it out Wed night, animals will spread it all around for you, and you put your animals at risk, and strays at risk of eating the garbage. Bears ALWAYS remember the "good" houses if you know what I mean, the easy pickins).<br />
Next, vaccinations and meds. Please read up on heartworm disease. In Nev. County, it's not "if" but "when" a dog will succumb to heartworm. This mosquito born disease is a slow and painful death, easily avoided with a monthly pill, ($5 for small dogs $10 for large). You will need a heartworm test by a vet to get the prescription. (larvae turns into worms, that grow like spaghetti and wrap themselves around the animals heart and strangles it. Gruesome and painful way to go).<br />
You might also want a LEPTO shot if you think pooch will be drinking out of dirty puddles and the like.Then of course rabies and DHHP (distemper). You should spread these shots out a bit. That much vaccine at one time can make a dog mighty sick. As far as fleas go, I have never seen a flea on my dogs since we've been here in the Shores. I guess the altitude is high enough that they don't survive winter cold. Ticks we do have, so you might have to Frontline your animals, but you probably can get away with every 6 weeks, rather than the 4 indicated on package. If you want to do something more natural, you can try various oils, like eucalyptus. <br />
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Don't know if you are interested, but myself and a few friends are starting up a group called <b>Shore Thing.</b><br />
<b>First rule of Shore Thing: no "rules." No "minutes." No expectations.</b><br />
We plan to get together periodically (monthly or more) for a appetizer/wine social, or to go to a play, music or something like that . . . . rotating homes or public venues.IF you want to be on our email/evite list, let me know and I'll add your name. Very informal, just a way to stay connected and share cool stuff. It's for girls only! Total drop in. Just make a suggestion, and see who "salutes." Nice way to meet newby's too.<br />
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Well, one more day of sunshine, then some liquid stuff. Lost Mine Lake filled up just from the few days last month. Yayyyy! Who knows, maybe we'll get some 2014 snow yet.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2266290617026648823.post-51827173124209588202014-02-17T22:09:00.001-08:002014-02-17T22:09:09.992-08:00A note from the (now defunct) Cascade Shores Women's ClubSad when the old traditions dissolve, but I suppose it's time for something new:<br />
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Dear CSWC Member:</div>
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It’s been a long run and now CSWC has come to an end! We, like many clubs, face a familiar situation – many members but few helpers.</div>
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We would like to thank all the past and present members that came forward and helped with the Kids Parties, the Election volunteering and other events. We are grateful for your help and you will not be forgotten! You’re a great bunch!</div>
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There are several items that the officers considered:</div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>The Treasury funds:</div>
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The remaining funds were distributed to local charities.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>Party Supplies:</div>
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The supplies will stay in the firehouse. Jenny Kleckner-Shandrew, a member of CSWC, has offered to carry on the Kids Parties under the auspices of CSHA. She will have full use of the supplies in the attic for the parties. Anyone interested in helping with the parties, please contact Jenny at 265-0886 or email her at <a href="mailto:chrisjenshandrew@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: purple; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:chrisjenshandrew@gmail.com">chrisjenshandrew@gmail.com</a>.</div>
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She will be able to tell you what she needs the most help with.</div>
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Also, CSHA (Cascade Shores Homeowners Association) President, Harry Wanderer, said that we can still use the firehouse for community related events. So, if you have something you think the community would enjoy participating in – please contact CSHA. </div>
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All the club members can still get together and do things together – movies, lunches etc. Friendships are precious and we have 2014 to keep those friendships strong and vibrant! </div>
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<b id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1392686868769_45906"><i id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1392686868769_45905">Game Day still lives on: 1<sup>st</sup> Monday of the month at 1:00pm at the firehouse - </i></b><i>bring your own drink and a snack to share. <b>Please join us if you can!</b></i></div>
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Charlotte Starn, President & Secretary</div>
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Karen Hatton, Treasurer</div>
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Linda Lumos, Party Coordinator</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2266290617026648823.post-7885882884590238252014-02-10T11:12:00.000-08:002014-02-10T11:42:05.873-08:004 Arrests in Search of Cascade Shores Home 2/7/14 - Neighborhood Alert/WatchArticle in the Union Saturday detailed arrests in a home here, 15000 block of Cascade Loop by Gaston. This is an 2 story A frame, yellow with brown accents. This is pretty disturbing, considering it's only feet from where kids are let off the bus, and in a very quiet area..<br />
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Article reports that Joshua Paulin, Tabitha Gilbert, Ryan Seth Dentinger, and Douglas Macduff Jr (his residence) were arrested for drugs (heroine, mushrooms and meth) paraphernalia, (scales, needles), felons with guns, 12 gauge shotgun, 22 rifle, under the influence of controlled substance and outstanding warrants. Nice group of people living right in the middle of the shores. Also found stolen property (a GPS).<br />
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I tell you this not because I like to gossip, but because this kind of activity in the midst of a family neighborhood does not have to be tolerated. Drug traffic is usually pretty obvious (cars that come and go in short periods, really unsavory people "hanging out" and activity in the middle of the night is usually a good sign). You have a right, if not a duty to report such things. I'm all about live and let live, but when my next door neighbor was supplying all the truck delivery guys with meth a few years back I told his wife (they had kids in the house, kiss your kids goodbye if you get caught), his landlord, and the truck drivers employers. Problem ended pretty quick.<br />
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So, be on the look people. I'm not saying they had a lab, but if someone did, they can blow up their home and yours, and dump toxins. IF they need money for drugs, burglarizing your home or car is the easiest way to obtain quick cash and items to sell. Though we like to feel safe here, it is imperative you lock your cars and doors, even when leaving for short periods. Let's at least make it harder on them to do their thing. Keep an eye open for unwelcome people on your neighbors property too. Usually a quick "can I help you" will chase a burgler off, and then you can note the vehicle, person or any suspicious activity and report to sheriff.<br />
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While we are on the subject of neighborhood watch, the Cascade Homeowners Assn is on the look out for new members. Even though this is a voluntary organization (you can choose to join or not, and it's only $100 a year) it is a VERY IMPORTANT group. This is our only solid voice with the county, the roads dept, and a group to help deal with our rural concerns, like the ever ongoing sewer systems for 83 homes here. They also maintain and insure our little jewel, Lost Mine Lake, and obtain our Surburban Propane discount. They need your support, and we need their existence. I spent 5 years on the board, make lasting friendships and felt good about the progress we made (even if there are residents here that are anti-government, there are plenty that appreciate the board.) So please consider filling one of those positions.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2266290617026648823.post-348188281755845972014-01-08T19:17:00.001-08:002014-01-08T19:19:23.167-08:00TidbitsFiretrucks roaring into the Shores Monday morning were going to a fire on Lake Lane at Arnold Goldberg's home. Fortunately, the damage was limited to the originating room, and smoke damage throughout the home (per TheUnion). Arnold is a Cascade Shores original, having been one of the original developers/builders here, and runs that lighting store in Grass Valley with his son. Nice guy. Glad the damage was limited.<br />
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It's dry as a bone and I'm actually watering plants in January. Unbelieveable. No rain in sight.<br />
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The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is in town this weekend. Fabulous film festival, and if you've never been, trust me, it's worth the price of admission. Now they are including theatres on Grass Valley. This thing grows larger each year. Anyway, all the restaurants, bars, hotels etc. are no doubt full up. So if you don't like crowds, stay home! If you love Indie films, documentarys and shorts, do go! It's just a cool vibe in town when the W&S is in town. In past years, you could go to Syrcl's office and rent some of the films after. They have relocated from Main St. to Railroad Ave over behind Hooper Weaver Mortuary.<br />
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You know I love to share good service people who live in the shores. Ken Caston over on Cascade Dr. is a very good general carpenter, deck maintenance/builder, and pretty good finishing guy. I know because he is my tenant, and has made some totally cool and attractive improvements/repairs to my rental home (full disclosure). If you need help around the casa, you can reach Ken at 530-575-0224. Nice guy and reasonable. I love "handy guys."<br />
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I'm including pics of my 3 adorable foster dogs. Darby is a totally adorable and bossy 8 lb black and white chihuahua. Benji is a 18 month old "Benji" type terrier with impeccable manners, just a good boy. Sonny is a 1 year old Doxie mix, and just as much fun as a barrel of monkeys. All 3 are housebroken, all shots, neutered, and microchipped. They are all interviewing "new parents." Please pass the word. You can view their full profiles on Scooterspals.org. I love all 3, and we're having some big fun around here with the boys.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2266290617026648823.post-69034301955433555042013-12-30T20:46:00.001-08:002013-12-30T20:46:25.916-08:00Merry Christmas yall, and Happy 2014Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. We had 11 people, 10 dogs, 2 kids for 4 days! So glad it wasn't raining or snowing! <br />
I haven't heard, but I'm guessing the Polar Bear Club of Cascade Shores will do their annual lake jump on New Years Day. Not as dramatic when it's 61 degrees, but you won't catch me close to the water.<br />
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The General store is back open. Have you been there for a meal lately? Good stuff coming from that kitchen. Peter is so very nice. Support your local store. Saves time and gas if you can pop in for the staples. Let's keep them in business. So many people have come and gone as managers of the General Store. Would be nice to see real success.<br />
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When the snow begins again (and it will!) just want you to know we have a new Snow Plow guy in the Shores. Dave King, (530-615-7626) of Castle Construction has a pretty cool snow mover, and it has a blower! I don't like to have someone just push snow around my yard when we get alot. Dave's machine can blow it aside so you don't have a mound that sits for a month! He'll do a contract with you so you don't even need to call him, he'll just come by and clear when the white stuff falls.<br />
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The eatery in Nevada City that was Beach Hut Deli, then Cool Runnings, is now Nevada City EATS.<br />
On Coyote by Main/Commercial (across from the former B of A). Great (cheap) food and really good coffee. They've got street taco's that are real authentic. Ummmm.<br />
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I don't go to the laundry mat much, just to do comforters. However, the new one in Grass Valley by the Hospital (in the shopping center that has Holiday Inn and KNCO) is super nice. Check it out. Makes it a pleasure to do your laundry. Wireless too.<br />
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Once again, I have the most adorable foster dog. Sonny is a 1 yr old Doxie mix, with nice long legs! He's well mannered, quiet but really really a fun guy. Loves to run, play, chase balls, play tug, and gets along with ALL dogs and cats. Just an sweetheart! Check him out on Scooterspals.org if you're looking for a new best friend.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2266290617026648823.post-49436370214907983662013-12-10T12:34:00.000-08:002013-12-12T00:15:49.604-08:00Now, where were we?<div class="comment-content" id="bc_0_2MC" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 11.818181991577148px; line-height: 14.545454025268555px; margin-bottom: 8px; text-align: justify;">
Here is a comment from a reader about a good site for weather info. Also, we have a "weather man" on the home page of CascadeShores.org. </div>
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I have to respectfully disagree on paying more attention to Blue Canyon weather; that location is 5000ft...today provides a perfect example - it's snowing in Blue Canyon, but not in the shores. I personally prefer NOAA - just plug in your address to pinpoint weather for our location. It's all just a guessing game anyway - hope we get the white stuff this weekend :)</div>
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That 3/13, not a bad batting average (well, a bad batting average, but a good average if you don't LOVE the snow).<br />
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It is significantly different in this canyon than in town. Nevada City proper sits at 2500 ft. elevation. As you travel up Red Dog and Banner Quaker Hill, the high point is 4100. Then you come down into the shores to 3400 at my corner (Banner Quaker and Pasquale). Of course there are some high points within the shores, like on Summit Ridge, which I am going to guess is back around 4000.<br />
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Sooo, it's like this: Leave town on a barely snowing day, (say Broad St) and by the time you reach Snowline St (yes, Snowline) it's getting pretty constant. Now you've made the turn off Red Dog onto Quaker Hill. Oh shit, it's really stacking up. Then you pass the Quaker Hill firehouse (on your left at Crystal Wells), which is the 4100 elevation, and you KNOW you've miscalculated, cause it's snowing like a B-iach and it's really to late to retreat. So now you're at the top of the Big Hill, and you say your prayers and start inching down, (OMG, I'm a gonna die). Finally you make it to where Quaker Hill levels out in the shores, and once again, it's barely snowing! Now if you have to travel up Summit Ridge to your home, you're gonna hit the big deep stuff again! It's all the part of the Cascade Shores experience. Of course, you can avoid some of that stress by taking Pasquale off Red Dog. Sure it's snaky, but you can take your time, and you don't get to 4100 and hit the big snow very often, and it's nice and level for the most part. Now mind you, unless it's an unusually big storm, there will still be barely any snow in town, while our snow will stay put for at least a few days.<br />
How many days is the Big Hill closed? Not many. Roads is pretty good about keeping it clear and sanded. Our "dedicated" snow plow lives right here in the shores, and they begin plowing when we have 3" on the ground. If the yellow light at my corner is flashing, you really should avoid the hill (or the one at Red Dog/Pasquale) That means it is closed, and if you get sideways and need help, no tow truck will help you, and if Highway Patrol get's wind of it, you'll be cited for being on a closed road. Also, if you get sideways and someone coming up or down can't avoid you, well, you're S-O-L. To me it's just not worth it, but God knows there are plenty of people who like to challenge the hill. Sometimes they make it, sometimes they don't . . . . . .<br />
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Our first snow usually comes around Christmas Day, our last snow sometime in April. The biggest month is probably March. It's a good day when the kids don't have to go to school, and everyone is out shoveling, drinking hot drinks, watching the dogs run through the drifts. You can even cross country or snow shoe right out your door. They beauty of the woods in the snow is worth the price of admission. <br />
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The best part is that we rarely have wind down here, so no chill factor! Even on a 20 degree day, you can go out in comfortable clothes (don't need your arctic jacket) and work or play. Even my chihuahua's reject a coat most of the time. The ice on the street and wood decks can be treacherous!<br />
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Power outages? That depends of course. Power can be taken our by branches hitting lines, cars hitting poles, wires crossed or arcing. How quickly will it be restored? It obviously varies. If power is out in town too, know that we are at the end of the line, and we will be last to get reconnected. So sit back, build a fire, light some candles and enjoy the quiet. Move your perishables into a cooler out on your porch (take advantage of the cold) and break out a good book. Or turn on your generator and feel smug! It's up to you how inconvenienced you are. You might find it fun being unplugged for awhile. When I see the guys working on the pole across the street, I take them hot coffee and cookies to encourage them. They'll tell me the truth about how long, as opposed to the phone hotline that ALWAYS says 2 hours. Oh yeah, be sure to keep a plug in non-electronic phone on hand.<br />
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There is a weather blog on Cascadeshores.org, and if you are watching the news, pay more attention to Blue Canyon weather (on Hwy80) than Grass Valley. We are only a ridge away from Blue Canyon, and we have pretty much the same weather (more so than Nev City).<br />
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When it's not snowing, we have pretty much the same weather as Nevada City. temp wise, which is between 40-60 for the most part. Cold snaps of 20-32 are fairly short, and the rest of the time it's a pleasant range.<br />
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So, that's my take on "winter in the shores." Hope this has been helpful. <br />
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PS: A good reason to pay the $100 optional homeowners fee is you get a GREAT discount on Surburban Propane. That will help you stay warm and use your gas stove when the power does go out!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2266290617026648823.post-38664210471031942152013-10-24T11:28:00.000-07:002013-10-24T11:36:46.119-07:00Winter, Spring, Summer and FallOMG, first we were blessed with a wonderful mild winter. I think we had 2 significant snow storms, and by significant, I mean I actually had to break out the shovel twice, the blower never!<br />
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Then we were treated to and early and very warm spring, with lots of helpful warm rain. No late freezes, which meant that my very confused apricot, which usually get's her beautiful blossoms frozen by a late freeze, instead produced about 150 gorgeous little apricots (lots of jars of apricot jam in the freezer). My flower garden was ecstatic with the weather, and in turn promptly turned out the most beautiful bounty of Chinese Lanterns, Peonies, Daisies and Cherry Tomatoes I've ever seen here. Every day was a wonder, with plants I didn't even know I had putting on a show!<br />
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Then, as if that wasn't enough, we had a perfect summer with only a few over 90 days. The lake was warm and high and almost every single day was perfect for swimming and boating.<br />
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Now we are having an extended perfect fall no rain and nice cool nights making the leaves turn all their beautiful brilliant colors early enough that we can enjoy them for weeks on end My Hosta's, Virginia Creeper and a few others, that should have gone to sleep by now are still treating me to a daily dose of garden wonder.<br />
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Do yourself a favor, and take the extra few minutes to leisurely drive out Pasquale instead of taking the big hill/ The variations of red, pink, gold, orange, yellow and green are really a feast for the eyes. Take it slow, stop from time to time to really take in the season The smell of the dirt and downed trees, the tepid breezes, the chirping birds and scampering squirrels I think only the bicycle riders are using the road on a regular basis, and they know what I'm talking about.<br />
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The walking group meets most Mon, Wed, Fridays at the Firehouse, and takes a nice paced walk 1 1/2 miles out and back Do yourself a favor if you have the time, and join us. Dogs always welcome.<br />
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Happy Fall and don't forget to stop by the Firehouse this Saturday and check out the local kids in costume enjoying the Womens Club Halloween Party, a Shores tradition. 1pm-3pm.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2266290617026648823.post-15583202173703307062013-10-16T20:35:00.001-07:002013-10-16T20:58:40.580-07:00Pride of ownership/neighborhood prideOK, I admit I have never had to leave my home due to foreclosure. I understand, really I do, that this is a heartbreaking, life changing and sad affair, so many people losing their homes. However, for about the 4th time in the past few years, I have had neighbors move out of their foreclosed home, and just left a disgusting heath hazard of a mess behind.<br />
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This time the home is a few doors up from me. I went by as I saw what appeared to be alot of trash in the driveway. As I got closer, what I saw was appalling. These people must have stockpiled garbage for months! There was a large container (about 3' wide, 6' long, 10' high)that had apparently been FULL of garbage. It appeared to have been (easily) opened by an animal, I'm guessing a bear. So about 10 bags of old rotting garbage was strewn around. Lots of medication bottles, full of pills included. This is just so irresponsible and dangerous. <br />
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I like to think I'm a good citizen, so I went home, got a rake and lots of hefty bags, and went back to clean it all up and (hopefully) safely put it back into the container. I separated out all the recycling (2 large hefty bags). Sitting on the front porch were many bags of what appeared to be good usable children's clothing. I brought that home to be washed and delivered to charity, (they had told me weeks ago they were "gone" so I don't think they were coming back for the clothing). The many toys strewn around the yard were rounded up and placed in a shed. The former owner was a roofer, and there is LOTS of roofing materials left behind, strewn around the lot. So sad. <br />
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I know it's a difficult situation. I know these people were not treated fairly by their banks in some cases. I also know that some of these people pulled much of their equity out of their homes, then were shocked when values went down (yes Virginia, values sometimes go down). Still, it is not the bank you are hurting when you leave such a mess behind. It is your neighbors that are hurt, and maybe the animals that find and eat garbage, toxins and meds.<br />
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So, be a good neighbor. If you see someone leaving a mess, maybe you can take a few minutes, or even an hour and put it somewhat right. If we aren't part of the solution, we're part of the problem.<br />
Call me, I'll help. Pride of ownership can extend over to the vacant house next to you, or even the house a block away. The banks can take a year or more to send someone to clean up. <br />
This is also the 4th time I've taken things into my hands and gathered garbage and gotten rid of things left behind. Take the initiative, it's your neighborhood.<br />
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Thanks for letting me vent.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2266290617026648823.post-65712744845685663822013-10-14T16:11:00.001-07:002013-10-14T17:55:15.066-07:00Fall is here and it is absolutely gorgeous in the ShoresJust a beautiful, peaceful, colorful Fall day here. My 3 dogs seem to know that summer is over, as they are lazing about at all times, only demanding one walk a day (slowly going into hibernation mode).<br />
Nights and mornings chilly, neighbors are scrambling to gather their winter wood. Remember Daves's Sierra Firewood if you're short . . . . and Nevada County has a program if you are low income and need assistance with wood. Volunteers deliver it for you.<br />
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Did I mention that Lost Mine Lake is soooooo low because it is being drained? The Homeowners has decided to drain it a bit and then remove alot of the algae and plant life that is taking over. Certainly hope this does not affect the eco balance of that sweet little lake. It sure needs dredging and muck removal in certain parts. It get's more shallow each summer. The bottom is trying to reach for the sky. All ponds try to turn themselves back into a meadow, it's evolution. Hope they can preserve that sweet little lake for us.<br />
I also personally hope that CSHA would open up the area more for dogs during the "off season." Since there are not barefoot babes running around, and if owners are responsibly picking up after their pets, I don't see why the dogs can't enjoy it during the non summer months. Beats the area being completely unused. Dogs are people too. When I was managing it for 4 years, I didn't enforce the "no dog" rule during off season. What do you think? Worth bringing up at a monthly meeting?<br />
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Womens Club can use some help with the Halloween Party. Call Jan Guevel if you can help.<br />
Here is the plea I go from her: The local kids really love this party. Cumon ya'll, help with the festivities. You'll really enjoy yourself, I promise!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2266290617026648823.post-9987922722401663812013-10-13T19:44:00.001-07:002013-10-16T20:19:03.374-07:00Pascale Fusshoeller, YubaNet Founder, Illegally in Nev. County 15 yearsWow, Friday and Saturdays Union paper was covering the story that Pascale has been in the US WOP (with out papers) for 15 years. She was unfortunately pulled over by CHP for a "Hollywood Stop" as we used to call it and tried to claim she was Susan Levitz, the woman she recently married (they have been a couple for 15 years. Finally they could marry.) CHP didn't buy it, and took her in for impersonating another person. She was charged with a felony. (Note to self, make a complete stop at stop signs).<br />
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You can't travel in the "who know's who/whom" circle around here without knowing Pascale and Susan. Pascale parks herself at every City Hall meeting, Supervisor meeting, gallery opening - garage opening. I'm sure she knows every Nevada City policeman by his/her first name and how many kids he/she has, every Supervisor and Mayor, Vice Mayor, City Councilman's and pretty much anyone who has any political links. She does not go by an alias, and she is"hiding" in plain sight at all times. Her wife, Susan, is the sister of Bill Levitz, a Gold Country Realtor that lived here in the shores for many years, and sold a good many of the homes here. Pascale and Susan founded YubaNet.com, an online publication, long before that type of news vehicle was known to most. It is a great, incisive, informative read, that has the BEST fire news (award winning, in fact) and local news, plus national and world. Just two very smart chicks running a news site from their lovely home on the Yuba River. It's a mystery for sure why Pasquale never straightened out her immigration status, since she is a right smart woman. <b>However, the authorities trying to put her on the next plane back to her country of citizenship, Luxemborg (a small country of 555,000 people near France, so roughly 5 times the population of Nevada County) where she has not lived for 15 years, and has no family or friends. If you know Pascale, and think this needs to be reexamined and she should be allowed a hearing, please send a letter to:</b><br />
<b> U.S. Senator BarbaraBoxer. <a href="http://www.boxer.senate.gov/en/contact/policycomments.cfm">http://www.boxer.senate.gov/en/contact/policycomments.cfm</a>, Pasquale has been a huge friend to Nevada County, and it would be nice if we returned the favor. Fewgawdsakes, the woman deserves a hearing at the very least . . . In the meantime, Yubanet.com has gone dark. I'm pretty sure she wasn't plotting to overthrow the government. The Republican's are already doing that (joke).</b><br />
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follow up: Pascale released today 10/16. Lots of work to do, but at least she's not being treated like a convicted person. Hopefully she get's a hearing, and the current laws will help. She is legally married to a US Citizen, and it's not a "green card" marriage, since they've been a couple for 15 years. My 2cents.<br />
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Nevada County has come up with a solution to reduce the excessive sewer rates many in our community are forced to pay. We currently pay one of the highest rates in California to operate our existing sewage treatment plant. Due to the increasing environmental standards that the sewage plant is required to meet, the cost of maintaining it has continued to soar. Even with all the expense put into the plant, currently it still does not meet standards. Many of you may have received a letter in the mail from Nevada County describing the project. In the proposal, the County plans to decommission the existing Cascade Shores Waste water Treatment Facility, and instead direct waste water flows to a new community septic system. Construction will consist of two 20,000 gallon tanks, a lift station, conveyance force main, motor control center, emergency generator, leachate tanks, and a leach field consisting of buried 7,700 feet of PVC pipe. The site is on 40 acres bordered by Mountain View Drive, Pasquale Road, and Pacific Close (APN: 38-570-04). The project has been identified to reduce the cost of operation for the Cascade Shores Residents while improving water quality. The county has a public comment period that allows all of us to voice any concerns we may have. Comments must be received by 5 PM on the last day of the comment period, October 28, 2013. Comments can be sent to David A. Garcia, Jr., Transportation Planner, Nevada County Department of Public Works, 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959. Once the comment period is completed, our County Supervisor, Nate Beason will schedule a meeting with interested homeowners to lay out the plans for the new system and to answer questions from the homeowners who are sewer users and any interested parties who are not.</div>
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Note from the Cascade Shores HomeOwners Assn. Finally, relief is on the way!<br />
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Nevada County has come up with a solution to reduce the excessive sewer rates many in our community are forced to pay. We currently pay one of the highest rates in California to operate our existing sewage treatment plant. Due to the increasing environmental standards that the sewage plant is required to meet, the cost of maintaining it has continued to soar. Even with all the expense put into the plant, currently it still does not meet standards. Many of you may have received a letter in the mail from Nevada County describing the project. In the proposal, the County plans to decommission the existing Cascade Shores Waste water Treatment Facility, and instead direct waste water flows to a new community septic system. Construction will consist of two 20,000 gallon tanks, a lift station, conveyance force main, motor control center, emergency generator, leachate tanks, and a leach field consisting of buried 7,700 feet of PVC pipe. The site is on 40 acres bordered by Mountain View Drive, Pasquale Road, and Pacific Close (APN: 38-570-04). The project has been identified to reduce the cost of operation for the Cascade Shores Residents while improving water quality. The county has a public comment period that allows all of us to voice any concerns we may have. Comments must be received by 5 PM on the last day of the comment period, October 28, 2013. Comments can be sent to David A. Garcia, Jr., Transportation Planner, Nevada County Department of Public Works, 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959. Once the comment period is completed, our County Supervisor, Nate Beason will schedule a meeting with interested homeowners to lay out the plans for the new system and to answer questions from the homeowners who are sewer users and any interested parties who are not.</div>
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