Shelly Thorene

3 weeks ago | mtdemocrat.com | Shelly Thorene

Burly construction worker Steven Merry, 65, isn't your typical poet/author. In 2002, Merry self-published a book of poems titled "A Merry Heart doeth good like a medicine," the title referencing part of a quote from the King James version of the Bible, Proverbs 17:22. Many of the poems are an expression of Merry's Christian faith and how that faith turned his life around. Now, the proceeds from the book sales are helping people in far off places.

3 weeks ago | villagelife.com | Shelly Thorene

Burly construction worker Steven Merry, 65, isn't your typical poet/author. In 2002, Merry self-published a book of poems titled "A Merry Heart doeth good like a medicine," the title referencing part of a quote from the King James version of the Bible, Proverbs 17:22. Many of the poems are an expression of Merry's Christian faith and how that faith turned his life around. Now, the proceeds from the book sales are helping people in far off places.

4 weeks ago | mtdemocrat.com | Shelly Thorene

Spring has sprung and flowers and artists are popping up everywhere. The Placerville Arts Association hosted a plein air event at Saureel Vineyards on March 22 and small group of artists set up easels all around the picturesque property on Cold Springs Road. The 148-acre ranch venue features a French country estate, 9-acre lake, vineyards and horses with a barn and indoor riding arena.

4 weeks ago | mtdemocrat.com | Shelly Thorene

Shingle Springs Subaru Vice President Bryant McCarver and his family gathered with staff members at the dealership on March 24 to present an $80,000 check to UC Davis Chair of Orthopedic Surgery Lor Randall. The McCarvers have a special relationship with Dr. Randall as he performed surgery on Kate McCarver, removing a lethal tumor in 2018 when she was 15 years old.

1 month ago | villagelife.com | Shelly Thorene

Community members took a trip to the past and got a glimpse into a possible future during the Celebrating the Mother Road event March 15 presented by Save the Graves. The event held at Mohanna Ranch in El Dorado Hills featured a historical presentation on the Lincoln Highway as well as a public meeting with developer Moe Mohanna on his proposal for the Town and Country Village project.