Get to Know Your Neighbor El Dorado County Presented by: Sally Zutter, 10/27/15
El Dorado County Trivia Game! Rules No googling, yahooing, etc. No collusion with your neighbor. Except for numerical answers which are listed numerically, a coin flip determined whether the correct answer was the right hand or the left hand. 50/50 chance of guessing correctly. On your honor system, once you are out of the game, you may not reenter. If you don t like games and don t want to play, you don t have to. Prizes The game is over at when 3 or less people remain OR when we get to the end of questions 13 and 26 if more than 3 people remain. Each finalists will get a prize that represent products produced/from in El Dorado County. Tie breaker if over 3 people are still in the game at the end = card draw (Aces high). We will have 2 games (so 6 prizes total). Sample questions Today is what day of the week: Tuesday = raise your right hand Saturday = raise your left hand On a sunny day at noon, the color of the sky is Orange = raise your right hand Blue = raise your left hand
Question 1 El Dorado County is located in what part of California? Northern California = raise your right hand Southern California = raise your left hand
Answer 1 El Dorado County is located in what part of California? Northern California = raise your right hand We share borders with Sacramento County to the west, Placer County to the north, Amador and Alpine County to the south, and the State of Nevada to the east. Southern California = raise your left hand
Question 2 Lake Tahoe is within the borders of El Dorado County? No = raise your right hand Yes = raise your left hand
Answer 2 Lake Tahoe is within the borders of El Dorado County? No = raise your right hand Yes = raise your left hand Shared with Placer County and the state of Nevada.
Question 3 Which of the following are all true regarding Lake Tahoe?
Answer 3 Which of the following are all true regarding Lake Tahoe?
Question 4 California and Nevada have the 1 st bi-state compact for regional environmental planning in the nation for the Lake Tahoe basin which was ratified by the US Congress. It is called the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). 100 years ago conservationists raised concerns but were unable to gain support regarding the impacts of tourism, ranching, and logging. Later plans called for a city the size of San Francisco with freeways ringing the lake. In what decade was TRPA created? 1960 s = raise your right hand 1970 s = raise your left hand
Answer 4 California and Nevada have the 1 st bi-state compact for regional environmental planning in the nation for the Lake Tahoe basin which was ratified by the US Congress. It is called the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). 100 years ago conservationists raised concerns but were unable to gain support regarding the impacts of tourism, ranching, and logging. Later plans called for a city the size of San Francisco with freeways ringing the lake. In what decade was TRPA created? 1960 s = raise your right hand 1970 s = raise your left hand
Question 5 El Dorado County started the entire gold rush of 1849. Gold was discovered in 1848 at Sutter s Mill in Coloma along the American River. Who is credited with it s discovery? Captain Charles M. Weber = raise your right hand James W. Marshall = raise your left hand
Answer 5 El Dorado County started the entire gold rush of 1849. Gold was discovered in 1848 at Sutter s Mill in Coloma along the American River. Who is credited with it s discovery? Captain Charles M. Weber = raise your right hand He used enslaved Indians to mine for gold along Weber Creek in Placerville and later founded the city of Stockton. James W. Marshall = raise your left hand He was a carpenter and sawmill operator. He never profited from his find.
Question 6 El Dorado s County Seat is Placerville. But prior to 1854, when the city incorporated, it was known by two other names. One name was Dry Diggins due to the need for miners to cart their diggings down to running water to wash out the gold. Another, and rather nefarious, name popped up in early 1949 and although it was officially replaced at the time of incorporation, Placerville is still commonly referred to by this historical name: Murderville = raise your right hand Hangtown = raise your left hand
Answer 6 El Dorado s County Seat is Placerville. But prior to 1854, when the city incorporated, it was known by two other names. One name was Dry Diggins due to the need for miners to cart their diggings down to running water to wash out the gold. Another, and rather nefarious, name popped up in early 1949 and although it was officially replaced at the time of incorporation, Placerville is still commonly referred to by this historical name: Murderville = raise your right hand Hangtown = raise your left hand Local churches were successful in getting the name changed. The stump of the infamous hanging tree is located under this building
Question 7 Snowshoe Thompson and his homemade wooden skis were famous for what? Carrying U.S. Mail between Placerville and Genoa, Nevada = raise your right hand Bringing rescue supplies to the infamous Donner Party = raise your left hand
Answer 7 Snowshoe Thompson and his homemade 10 long wooden skis were famous for what? Carrying U.S. Mail between Placerville and Genoa, Nevada = raise your right hand Bringing rescue supplies to the infamous Donner Party = raise your left hand Donner Lake, site of the horrific event, is located in Placer County (neighbor county to the north).
Question 8 The Pony Express operated from April 1860 to November 1861 and carried mail and news between St. Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento. Of the 157-184 stations (some were seasonal), approximately 11 were located in El Dorado County. What was the average number of miles between Pony Express stations across the entire route between St. Joseph and Sacramento? 10 miles = raise your right hand 20 miles = raise your left hand
Answer 8 The Pony Express operated from April 1860 to November 1861 and carried mail and news between St. Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento. Of the 157-184 stations (some were seasonal), approximately 11 were located in El Dorado County. What was the average number of miles between Pony Express stations across the entire route between St. Joseph and Sacramento? 10 miles = raise your right hand Ranged 5-20 miles, generally dependent on how far a horse could move rapidly for the conditions without over-tiring. The entire route was about 1,900 miles long. 20 miles = raise your left hand
Question 9 John Mohler Studebaker (1833-1917) was well known in Placerville for making a particular product in his woodworking shop in mid-1800 s before he became nationally famous for making wagons/carriages and later automobiles. What earlier product did he produce? Water/storage barrels = raise your right hand Wheelbarrows = raise your left hand
Question 9 John Mohler Studebaker (1833-1917) was well known in Placerville for making a particular product in his woodworking shop in mid-1800 s before he became nationally famous for making wagons/carriages and later automobiles. What earlier product did he produce? Water/storage barrels = raise your right hand Wheelbarrows = raise your left hand He was nicknamed wheelbarrow John. The El Dorado County fair has an annual race that attracts international attention and for which people train. His carriages were used by many famous people including President Lincoln s last ride to the Ford Theatre. His company was the only wagon/carriage company to successfully transition into automobiles (this was in South Bend, Indiana not Placerville).
Question 10 Which famous painter is from El Dorado County? Thomas Moran = raise your right hand Thomas Kinkade = raise your left hand
Answer 10 Which famous painter is from El Dorado County? Thomas Moran = raise your right hand Thomas Kinkade = raise your left hand Self proclaimed painter of light Passed away in 2012 from an overdose of alcohol & valium Lived in Los Gatos (Bay Area) at time of death
Question 11 During the Gold Rush era, El Dorado County had its share of hoosegows. What is a hoosegow? A jail = raise your right hand A tavern/bar = raise your left hand
Answer 11 During the Gold Rush era, El Dorado County had its share of hoosegows. What is a hoosegow? A jail = raise your right hand A tavern/bar = raise your left hand
Question 12 What is believed to be the largest gold nugget found in El Dorado County? 21.5 pounds = raise your right hand 35.5 pounds = raise your left hand
Answer 12 What is believed to be the largest gold nugget found in El Dorado County? 21.5 pounds = raise your right hand 35.5 pounds = raise your left hand Found near Pilot Hill in 1867 426 troy ounces (12 oz. to a pound)
Question 13 The Mountain Democrat newspaper is the oldest California newspaper that is in current publication. It has been published continuously since what year? 1851 = raise your right hand 1855 = raise your left hand
Answer 13 The Mountain Democrat newspaper is the oldest California newspaper that is in current publication. It has been published continuously since what year? 1851 = raise your right hand 1855 = raise your left hand
END OF ROUND 1 If not already ended due to lack of players from a previous round. If more than 3 players remaining, I will draw a card. Aces are high. Redraw if an 8 (the middle card). Repeat until 3 or less players remain. Card is a 2/3/4/5/6/7 = raise your right hand. Card is a 9/10/Jack/Queen/King/Ace = raise your left hand.
Question 14 How many Assessor s Parcel Numbers (APNs) received secured roll property tax bills in 2014/15 (including SBE roll)? 133,767 = raise your right hand 176,337 = raise your left hand
Answer 14 How many Assessor s Parcel Numbers (APNs) received secured roll property tax bills in 2014/15 (including SBE roll)? 133,767 = raise your right hand Quite a bit of land is Federal Forest or Bureau of Land Management land and not included in the 133,767. Only 38 are from the SBE s roll 176,337 = raise your left hand
Question 15 Out of the 133,767 APNs billed in 2014/15, how many had Homeowner s Exemptions? 39,150 = raise your right hand 59,150 = raise your left hand
Answer 15 Out of the 133,767 APNs billed in 2014/15, how many had Homeowner s Exemptions? 39,150 = raise your right hand 29% Relatively rural county A lot of APNs are timeshares 59,150 = raise your left hand
Question 16 Out of the 133,767 APNs billed in 2014/15, how many were timeshares? 19,028 = raise your right hand 39,028 = raise your left hand
Answer 16 Out of the 133,767 APNs billed in 2014/15, how many were timeshares? 19,028 = raise your right hand 39,028 = raise your left hand Yep, 29% are timeshares same as HO exemptions! Keep in mind that each interval is an APN. Thus, if a 1 bedroom timeshare is sold for 51 week-long each year, there are 51 APNs (normally management reserves a week for maintenance). Intervals configurations can vary greatly. For example: 2 weeks each year, or 1 week every other year, or quarter-shares (25% of year but typically can break up into separate weeks).
Question 17 Which chart is correct for our Top 10 taxpayers (all are real and from our Top 100)?
Answer 17 Which chart is correct for our Top 10 taxpayers (all are real and from our Top 100)?
Question 18 How many incorporated cities does El Dorado County have? 2 = raise your right hand 5 = raise your left hand
Answer 18 How many incorporated cities does El Dorado County have? 2 = raise your right hand Placerville South Lake Tahoe 5 = raise your left hand
Question 19 Although the city of Placerville is very small now with only ~10,400 residents. How did it rank in population compared to other California cities in 1849? 3 rd largest = raise your right hand 10 th largest = raise your left hand
Answer 19 Although the city of Placerville is very small now with only ~10,400 residents. How did it rank in population compared to other California cities in 1849? 3 rd largest = raise your right hand Only behind San Francisco and Sacramento Los Angeles was in 15 th place with a mere 541 voters 10 th largest = raise your left hand
Question 20 Based on population, how often is the El Dorado County Auditor-Controller supposed to be audited (GOV 12468)? Every 3 years since the population is ~218,000 = raise your right hand Every 4 years since the population is ~178,000 = raise your left hand
Answer 20 Based on population, how often is the El Dorado County Auditor-Controller supposed to be audited (GOV 12468)? Every 3 years since the population is ~218,000 = raise your right hand Every 4 years since the population is ~178,000 = raise your left hand While geographically large, much of our land is Federal forest land. Most of the population is concentrated on the western side of the county near Sacramento.
Question 21 Various general locations throughout the county have commonly referred to names such as: The Lake or The Basin South Lake Tahoe basin in eastern part of the county. The Divide Area in northern part of the county that is split by the south and middle fork of the American River. South County Southern part of the county that is mostly agricultural/ranch land. What do we call the western side of the county near Sacramento where most of the population is located? West County = raise your right hand West Slope = raise your left hand
Answer 21 Various general locations throughout the county have commonly referred to names such as: The Lake or The Basin South Lake Tahoe basin in eastern part of the county. The Divide Area in northern part of the county that is split by the south and middle fork of the American River. South County southern part of the county that is mostly agricultural/ranch land. What do we call the western side of the county near Sacramento where most of the population is located? West County = raise your right hand West Slope = raise your left hand Most of the county is in the West Slope It slopes constantly downwards from the crest of the sierra to the foothills outside of Sacramento.
Question 22 Apple Hill is a huge West Slope tourist attraction. There are currently ~55 ranches that include apples, pears, Christmas trees, wineries, vineyards, a microbrewery, and a spa. In 2001 approximately how many tons of apples and pears were produced by these local growers? 9,300 tons of Apples and 2,500 tons of Pears = raise your right hand 19,300 tons of Apples and 12,500 tons of Pears = raise your left hand
Answer 22 Apple Hill is a huge West Slope tourist attraction. There are currently ~55 ranches that include apples, pears, Christmas trees, wineries, vineyards, a microbrewery, and a spa. In 2001 approximately how many tons of apples and pears were produced by these local growers? 9,300 tons of Apples and 2,500 tons of Pears = raise your right hand 19,300 tons of Apples and 12,500 tons of Pears = raise your left hand
Question 23 Foothill area wineries have made a huge surge in recent years. How many wineries does El Dorado County have (per the El Dorado County Visitors Authority)? 40 = raise your right hand 70 = raise your left hand
Answer 23 Foothill area wineries have made a huge surge in recent years. How many wineries does El Dorado County have (per the El Dorado County Visitors Authority)? 40 = raise your right hand 70 = raise your left hand
Question 24 How many downhill (alpine) ski resorts are located in El Dorado County? 2 = raise your right hand 3 = raise your left hand
Answer 24 How many downhill (alpine) ski resorts are located in El Dorado County? 2 = raise your right hand Heavenly Lake Tahoe Sierra at Tahoe 3 = raise your left hand
Question 25 Does El Dorado County have any Indian Casinos that are currently operating? No = raise your right hand Yes = raise your left hand
Answer 25 Does El Dorado County have any Indian Casinos that are currently operating? No = raise your right hand Yes = raise your left hand Red Hawk Casino operated by the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians on their Rancheria It had a rocky start. Originally opened as a tent building. Had a lot of lawsuits. Closed for a few years. Reopened in 2008 with real buildings (right after the stock market crash).
Question 26 Fall 2014 we had a horrible arson wildfire called the King Fire. Approximately how many acres did it burn? 98,000 = raise your right hand 123,000 = raise your left hand
Answer 26 Fall 2014 we had a horrible arson wildfire called the King Fire. Approximately how many acres did it burn? 98,000 = raise your right hand Large % of severe burn where up to 11 of the soil was burned and may take 50 years to regenerate. Only 80 few structures lost. Mostly Federal Forest Land. Prime wilderness. Remember that Lake Tahoe is 122,200 acres Towering pyrocumulus clouds 123,000 = raise your left hand
END OF ROUND 2 If not already ended due to lack of players from a previous round. If more than 3 players remaining, I will draw a card. Aces are high. Redraw if an 8 (the middle card). Repeat until 3 or less players remain. Card is a 2/3/4/5/6/7 = raise your right hand. Card is a 9/10/Jack/Queen/King/Ace = raise your left hand.