Amador County – The Social Security office officially ended its service days in Sutter Creek last week, cutting short the program earlier than previously scheduled.

Sutter Creek City Clerk Natalie Doyle announced the change last week, saying City Hall was notified by the Social Security Administration’s district manager that its “contact station at Sutter Creek City Hall” was ceasing operation. Doyle said “they were scheduled to come two more times before they closed for good, but now are not coming at all.” She said “many people use this service and would appreciate getting the word that they are no longer holding office here at Sutter Creek Auditorium.”

Doyle said the Sutter Creek City Hall has no forms or information regarding Social Security issues so people would have to contact the office directly, or use the Internet, as recommended by the district manager.

Muriel Behrens, district manager of the Social Security Administration, in Placerville, said she would be sending 100 flyers to post at the facility regarding the closure. The flyers say: “What you can do online” to start with. The flyer says to “boldly go to SocialSecurity.gov,” and it lists tasks that can be conducted via the Internet on the Social Security website. Those include applying for benefits, estimating future benefits and what to do if people get benefits.

The flyers said of April 21, the Sutter Creek Social Security Contact Station is closed. For info, call toll free 1(800)772-1213 or the Placerville Office at (530) 626-8421. The website is SocialSecurity.gov.

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