· Officials warned that state Fire Fee bills were being mailed out to property owners, including 11,600 in Amador County.
· AWA moves to form a voluntary, Facilities District for future Amador Water System hookups, and finance the Transmission Pipeline bond.
· Local developers sound off in support of AWA forming the Community Facility District for Amador Water System
· Assessors, and Rural Counties react to State Fire Protection fee notices which were to be mailed out Monday, July 30.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Amador Community News: This Week, July 30-Aug 5 2012
Wednesday marks a whole new month...can you believe it? Already time to think "Back to School"...
Have a SUPER week, Amador County!
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Government - www.AmadorGovernment.com
AWA: Budget & Finance Committee - Aug 1
CANCELLED: AWA Engineering Committee, Aug 1
Amador County Technical Advisory Committee - Mon July 30
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Community Groups & Organizations - www.AmadorGroups.com
FACL Book Drive Scheduled for August 4
Upcountry Community Council - Mon Aug 13
Pine Grove Council/Civic Improvement Club
Amador County Child Abuse Prevention Council Newsletter - Swimming Safety for Children
Amador Veteran's Charity Golf Tournament Sat Aug 25 (See also: http://www.amadormilitary.com/)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Bark in the Park - Sat Oct 6
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Opinions & Issues - www.AmadorSoapbox.com
EDITORIAL: Giving Thought - Carol Harper http://www.amadoreditorial.blogspot.com/
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Motherlode Harvest Newsletter: Good Food News - Volume 4 Number 30 July 27, 2012
CAL FIRE: Amador-El Dorado Lightning Fires Controlled
Movie at Dark at Music in the Park - Fri Aug 3
ACRA: Dive In Movie - Aug 4
Sutter Creek Lions 1st Annual Pig Feed - Aug 18
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Art, Music & Theater - www.AmadorArts.com
Gates of Rochefort Mezzotints by James Groleau highlighted on August 4th
Amador County Concert Band: "August Music Extravaganza" - Sun Aug 5
Main Street Theater Works Presents: The Majestic Kid, Aug 10 through Sept 8
Tri- Tone Subs will Close Out the TGIF Season on August 10
10th Annual International Jug Band Festival and American Folk Art and Crafts Fair - Sat Aug 18
Beginning Ceramics - Begins Sept 11
Amador County Artists Association Open Studios Tour - Sept 15 & 16
Bluegrassin' in the Foothills - Sept 14-16
Amador Animals: New Paintings by Featured Artist Lynn Slade at Gallery 10
Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival August 10-12 in downtown Sutter Creek.
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Food & Wine - www.AmadorFoodandWine.com
Ribbon Cutting - Bistro Bella Cucina, Mon July 30
Save the Date: 15th Anniversary Party at Dobra Zemjla - Aug 18 & 19
August Events at Bella Grace
Lilian Borunda & Robert Monteleone in Concert - Aug 3
SF Chefs Grand Tasting - Aug 5
August Events at Avio:
2nd Annual Golf Tournament - Aug 19
Wine Club Family Dinner - Aug 11
Harvest Party - Sept 1
August Events at Deaver:
Steiner Road Wine & Food Pairings with Local Farmers' Fare - Aug 11
Wine Club Dinner in the Vineyards- Aug 11
Labor Day Celebration at Deaver Vineyards - Sept 1
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Faith & Values - www.AmadorInterfaith.com
Trinity Tidings: Trinity Episcopal Church Newsletter, Aug 2012
Our Lady of the Pines: Western BBQ Dinner Dance and Fund Raiser - Sat Aug 25
Journeys of Faith: Women's Retreat - Aug 25
Motherlode Jewish Community: Rosh Hashannah & Yom Kippur- Sept 22
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Health & Wellness - www.AmadorHealth.com
Amador County Public Health: Tdap Tuesday for Uninsured Teens Before School
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Business & Economy - www.AmadorBusiness.com IBCA: "Casino Night" - Sat Aug 11
Chamber Ribbon Cutting - Bistro Bella Cucina, Mon July 30
Chamber Ribbon Cutting: Tractor Supply Company, Fri Aug 3
Chamber of Commerce Mixer: Wed Aug 8
Chamber Ribbon Cutting - Bistro Bella Cucina, Mon July 30
IBCA: "Casino Night" - Sat Aug 11
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Schools & Education - www.AmadorEd.com
TSPN INTERVIEW: Ramona Longero, Foothill Charter School
Fall Courses Are Now Open For Enrollment at UC Davis Extension, plus "Love Your Career: Professional Education Showcase, - Tues Aug 14
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YARD SALE - SAT AUG 4 & 5
RENTAL: Moke Hill Cottage Available - $870 per mo
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Local non-profit seeks Executive Director
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Watershed Conservation AssociateE
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Interim Executive Director
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AWA: Budget & Finance Committee - Aug 1
CANCELLED: AWA Engineering Committee, Aug 1
Amador County Technical Advisory Committee - Mon July 30
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Community Groups & Organizations - www.AmadorGroups.com
FACL Book Drive Scheduled for August 4
Upcountry Community Council - Mon Aug 13
Pine Grove Council/Civic Improvement Club
Amador County Child Abuse Prevention Council Newsletter - Swimming Safety for Children
Amador Veteran's Charity Golf Tournament Sat Aug 25 (See also: http://www.amadormilitary.com/)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Bark in the Park - Sat Oct 6
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Opinions & Issues - www.AmadorSoapbox.com
EDITORIAL: Giving Thought - Carol Harper http://www.amadoreditorial.blogspot.com/
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Motherlode Harvest Newsletter: Good Food News - Volume 4 Number 30 July 27, 2012
CAL FIRE: Amador-El Dorado Lightning Fires Controlled
Movie at Dark at Music in the Park - Fri Aug 3
ACRA: Dive In Movie - Aug 4
Sutter Creek Lions 1st Annual Pig Feed - Aug 18
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Art, Music & Theater - www.AmadorArts.com
Gates of Rochefort Mezzotints by James Groleau highlighted on August 4th
Amador County Concert Band: "August Music Extravaganza" - Sun Aug 5
Main Street Theater Works Presents: The Majestic Kid, Aug 10 through Sept 8
Tri- Tone Subs will Close Out the TGIF Season on August 10
10th Annual International Jug Band Festival and American Folk Art and Crafts Fair - Sat Aug 18
Beginning Ceramics - Begins Sept 11
Amador County Artists Association Open Studios Tour - Sept 15 & 16
Bluegrassin' in the Foothills - Sept 14-16
Amador Animals: New Paintings by Featured Artist Lynn Slade at Gallery 10
Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival August 10-12 in downtown Sutter Creek.
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Food & Wine - www.AmadorFoodandWine.com
Ribbon Cutting - Bistro Bella Cucina, Mon July 30
Save the Date: 15th Anniversary Party at Dobra Zemjla - Aug 18 & 19
August Events at Bella Grace
Lilian Borunda & Robert Monteleone in Concert - Aug 3
SF Chefs Grand Tasting - Aug 5
August Events at Avio:
2nd Annual Golf Tournament - Aug 19
Wine Club Family Dinner - Aug 11
Harvest Party - Sept 1
August Events at Deaver:
Steiner Road Wine & Food Pairings with Local Farmers' Fare - Aug 11
Wine Club Dinner in the Vineyards- Aug 11
Labor Day Celebration at Deaver Vineyards - Sept 1
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Faith & Values - www.AmadorInterfaith.com
Trinity Tidings: Trinity Episcopal Church Newsletter, Aug 2012
Our Lady of the Pines: Western BBQ Dinner Dance and Fund Raiser - Sat Aug 25
Journeys of Faith: Women's Retreat - Aug 25
Motherlode Jewish Community: Rosh Hashannah & Yom Kippur- Sept 22
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Health & Wellness - www.AmadorHealth.com
Amador County Public Health: Tdap Tuesday for Uninsured Teens Before School
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Business & Economy - www.AmadorBusiness.com IBCA: "Casino Night" - Sat Aug 11
Chamber Ribbon Cutting - Bistro Bella Cucina, Mon July 30
Chamber Ribbon Cutting: Tractor Supply Company, Fri Aug 3
Chamber of Commerce Mixer: Wed Aug 8
Chamber Ribbon Cutting - Bistro Bella Cucina, Mon July 30
IBCA: "Casino Night" - Sat Aug 11
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Schools & Education - www.AmadorEd.com
TSPN INTERVIEW: Ramona Longero, Foothill Charter School
Fall Courses Are Now Open For Enrollment at UC Davis Extension, plus "Love Your Career: Professional Education Showcase, - Tues Aug 14
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YARD SALE - SAT AUG 4 & 5
RENTAL: Moke Hill Cottage Available - $870 per mo
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Local non-profit seeks Executive Director
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Watershed Conservation AssociateE
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Interim Executive Director
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Friday, July 27, 2012
ACN News & Announcements - Friday, July 27 2012
TSPN NEWS...
http://tspntv.com/news-videos/
· A citizen aided Ione Police in catching two burglars linked to multiple crimes in the city and region.
· Amador County Park Restoration crew finishes first week of work at Jackson Detert Park.
· Buckhorn Town Center survey says: Beautiful.
· Record SPI forest fire recovery settlement includes $55M cash and 22,500 acres of land.
LifeInAmador.com
CAL FIRE: Amador-El Dorado Lightning Fires Controlled
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Bark in the Park, Sat Oct 6
Motherlode Harvest Newsletter: Good Food News
AmadorGovernment.com
CANCELLED: AWA Engineering Committee, Aug 1
AmadorHealth.com
Amador County Public Health: Tdap Tuesday for Uninsured Teens Before School
AmadorInterfaith.com
Trinity Tidings - Trinity Episcopal Church Newsletter, Aug 2012
http://tspntv.com/news-videos/
· A citizen aided Ione Police in catching two burglars linked to multiple crimes in the city and region.
· Amador County Park Restoration crew finishes first week of work at Jackson Detert Park.
· Buckhorn Town Center survey says: Beautiful.
· Record SPI forest fire recovery settlement includes $55M cash and 22,500 acres of land.
LifeInAmador.com
CAL FIRE: Amador-El Dorado Lightning Fires Controlled
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Bark in the Park, Sat Oct 6
Motherlode Harvest Newsletter: Good Food News
AmadorGovernment.com
CANCELLED: AWA Engineering Committee, Aug 1
AmadorHealth.com
Amador County Public Health: Tdap Tuesday for Uninsured Teens Before School
AmadorInterfaith.com
Trinity Tidings - Trinity Episcopal Church Newsletter, Aug 2012
Thursday, July 26, 2012
TSPN INTERVIEW: Ramona Longer, Foothill Charter School
TSPN's Tom Slivick talks with Ramona Longero, president of the Foothill Charter School about the school's application for a charter with Amador Unified.
http://tspntv.com/component/
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TSPN NEWS: Thursday, July 26, 2012
· Special needs parents voice support for FoothillCharterSchool at ACUSD hearing.
· Amador County Recreation Agency reports to Supervisors on recovery on the Mollie Joyce Park baseball field.
· Foothill Charter School gets public hearing on charter application, and now awaits School Board decision,
· Plymouth-Foothills Rotary again will sponsor the Plymouth Farmers Market, which launches its season Aug. 2nd.
http://tspntv.com/news-videos/
· Amador County Recreation Agency reports to Supervisors on recovery on the Mollie Joyce Park baseball field.
· Foothill Charter School gets public hearing on charter application, and now awaits School Board decision,
· Plymouth-Foothills Rotary again will sponsor the Plymouth Farmers Market, which launches its season Aug. 2nd.
http://tspntv.com/news-videos/
Amador Community News - This Weekend, July 26-29
www.NewsAmador.com
On Facebook at: www.facebook.com/AmadorCounty. Over
3,500 friends!
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GET THEE TO THE
FAIR THIS WEEKEND! www.AmadorCountyFair.com
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2012
Plymouth Farmers’ Market starts Thurs Aug 2
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ACRA:
Movie at Dark at Music in the Park – Fri Aug 3
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ACRA:
Dive In Movie – Sat Aug 4
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Sutter
Creek Lion’s Annual Pig Feed – Aug 18
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Amador
County Fair presents WFA Blue Ribbon Awards
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Bluegrassin’
in the Foothills – Sept 14-16
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Lake
Amador Triathlon – Sun Sept 16
More sites of
interest:
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Amador
County Artists Association – Featured Artists for August
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Volcano
Armory Holler – Fri July 27
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Sutter
Creek Theater Presents: The Rosie Burgess Trio, Fri July 27
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Amador
1st Saturday Art Trek, Aug 4
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Tri-
Tone Subs will Close Out the TGIF Season on August 10
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10th
Annual International Jug Band Festival and American Folk Art & Crafts Fair,
Sat Aug 18
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ACAR
Theater Night: “The Majestic Kid” – Sun Aug 19
·
Arts
Networking Open House – Aug 23
·
AmadorArts
seeks Executive Director
GALLERY 10 SUTTER
CREEK
Amador Community
News’ welcomes Gallery 10 to our Art, Music & Theater department! www.gallery10suttercreek.com. Featured Artist for August is
Lynn Slade.
FOOD & WINE
– www.AmadorFoodandWine.com
·
Ribbon
Cutting – Bistro Bella Cucina, Monday July 30
·
Save
the Date: 16th Anniversary Party at Dobra Zemjla
More sites of
interest:
CELLAR
DOOR WINE TOURS – www.cellardoortours.net
OPINIONS &
ISSUES – www.AmadorSoapbox.com
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LETTER
THE EDITOR – AWA has failed in its mission statement
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CITY &
COUNTY GOVERNMENT – www.AmadorGovernment.com
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Amador Technical Advisory Committee – Monday July 30
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Amador
Regional Sanitation Authority – Wed July 25
COMMUNITY GROUPS
& ORGANIZATIONS – www.AmadorGroups.com
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Civil Patrol Squadron Open House – Thurs July
26
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Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council
Newsletter – July 2012
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Upcountry Community Council – Next Meeting,
Mon Aug 13
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Coronado Stone Products sponsors Upcountry
Community Center
BUSINESS & ECONOMY – www.AmadorBusiness.com
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Chamber Ribbon Cutting – Bistro Bella Cucina,
Mon July 30
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IBCA: “Casino Night – Sat Aug 11
HEALTH & WELLNESS – www.AmadorHealth.com
FAITH &
VALUES – www.AmadorInterfaith.com
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Sophia’s
Well of Wisdom: Weekend Wisdom Workshop, July 28-29
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Our
Lady of the Pines: Western BBQ Dinner Dance and Fund Raiser – Sat Aug 25
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Journeys
of Faith – Sat Aug 25
·
Motherlode
Jewish Community: Rosh Hashannah & Yom Kippur – Sat Sept 22
CLASSIFIED ADS -
http://amadorclassifieds.blogspot.com/
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RENTAL:
Moke Hill Cottage Available - $870/mo.
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JOB
OPPORTUNITY: Local non-profit seeks Executive Director
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JOB
OPPORTUNITY: Watershed Conservation Associate
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JOB
OPPORTUNITY: Interim Executive Director
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
TSPN News - Wed July 25, 2012
· Amador Supervisors extend $900,000 loan term for AWA’s Gravity Supply Line project.
· Upcountry Council to return to the topic of defining a proposed Buckhorn Town Center.
· AWA received a loan extension from the County as it moves toward satisfying USDA requirements for its Gravity Supply Line project.
· Amador County Fair gives out WFA award to poster artist, gardeners and the Clayton Gregory family.
http://tspntv.com/news-videos/
TSPN Interview: Ione Mayor Ron Smylie
TSPN's Tom Slivick talks with Ione Mayor Ron Smylie for an update on the city sewer plant project, and hiring its new city manager and new police chief.
http://tspntv.com/component/
Also posted in: www.AmadorGovernment.com
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Amador Living & Recreation
- Amador County Fair and presents WFA Blue Ribbon Awards
- ACRA: Dive In Movie - Aug 4
- Sutter Creek Lions 1st Annual Pig Feed - Aug 18
City & County Government
- AMADOR REGIONAL SANITATION AUTHORITY - Wed July 25
- AWA Board of Directors: Regular Meeting, Thurs July 26
- CANCELLED: Plymouth City Council - July 26
TSPN News...
· Sunday night lightning sparks remote fires in Amador County.
· ACTC OKs air conditioner upgrade at state-of-the-art education facility at Sutter Hill teleconference center.
· Amador Supervisors hear Sierra Nevada Conservancy offers final round of conservation grant funds totaling $5 million.
· Coronado Stone Products sponsors Upcountry Community Center with a new printer and office supplies.
· Upcountry Council to return to the topic of defining a proposed Buckhorn Town Center.
http://tspntv.com/news-videos/item/19047-amador-county-news-tspn-tv-with-tom-slivick-7-24-12
· ACTC OKs air conditioner upgrade at state-of-the-art education facility at Sutter Hill teleconference center.
· Amador Supervisors hear Sierra Nevada Conservancy offers final round of conservation grant funds totaling $5 million.
· Coronado Stone Products sponsors Upcountry Community Center with a new printer and office supplies.
· Upcountry Council to return to the topic of defining a proposed Buckhorn Town Center.
http://tspntv.com/news-videos/item/19047-amador-county-news-tspn-tv-with-tom-slivick-7-24-12
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
TSPN News...
· Former Amador man, wife, and son arrested after El Dorado County bar fight.
· ACUSD plans a public hearing July 25 to discuss having a public charter school.
· Amador County Board of Supervisors recalled three more employees, making a total of 11 returned, thanks to Triple-Flip funds.
· ACUSD OKs 2012-2013 budget but may need to cut $1M to $2.4M due to decline in student numbers.
http://www.tspntv.com/news-videos/item/19037-amador-county-news-tspn-tv-with-tom-slivick-7-23-12
· ACUSD plans a public hearing July 25 to discuss having a public charter school.
· Amador County Board of Supervisors recalled three more employees, making a total of 11 returned, thanks to Triple-Flip funds.
· ACUSD OKs 2012-2013 budget but may need to cut $1M to $2.4M due to decline in student numbers.
http://www.tspntv.com/news-videos/item/19037-amador-county-news-tspn-tv-with-tom-slivick-7-23-12
CAL FIRE: Lightning Complex
Lightning Complex Camino – During the past 24 hours, extreme lightning activity in the Amador-El Dorado Unit (AEU) of CAL FIRE has resulted in increased staffing levels across the unit. There were 1848 lightning strikes in 12 hours and as a result, there have been 16 wildland fires on state responsibility area lands with more expected to surface as the affected areas dry out.
“Firefighting personnel are aggressively suppressing wildland fires in very rugged and often isolated areas covered in timber. Fires in these outlying areas are a challenge to get to but with the assistance of our air program, we can slow down the fire until ground units arrive” says Incident Commander Brian Estes. Due to this recent thunderstorm activity and current weather forecasts, Unit Chief Kelly Keenan wanted to remind everyone of some basic lightning safety tips:
Annually 400 people are struck by lightning in the US and about 60 people die from their injuries, the rest can face a lifetime of disabilities including pain and neurological disabilities.
“The best idea is to err on the side of caution, go indoors and stay there until the thunderstorm has passed. Safety should be priority one for you and your family” adds Chief Keenan. For more information on lightning safety visit www.weather.gov/os/lightning/ and remember “when thunder roars go indoors.” # # # Teri Mizuhara, Unit Public Information OfficerFire Prevention Specialist II CAL FIREAmador-El Dorado Unit 530.647.5239 desk530.708.2724 cell530.647.5276 fax
“Firefighting personnel are aggressively suppressing wildland fires in very rugged and often isolated areas covered in timber. Fires in these outlying areas are a challenge to get to but with the assistance of our air program, we can slow down the fire until ground units arrive” says Incident Commander Brian Estes. Due to this recent thunderstorm activity and current weather forecasts, Unit Chief Kelly Keenan wanted to remind everyone of some basic lightning safety tips:
- Lightning bolts can strike 10-15 miles from a thunderstorm
- If you hear thunder then lightning is close enough to be a real threat, seek shelter indoors
- Lightning does strike the same place twice
- If you are caught outside during a thunderstorm, move towards a safe shelter
- The safest shelter is a building with wiring and plumbing. Sheds, picnic shelters, tents or covered porches do NOT necessarily protect you from lightning
- Do not use corded telephones unless absolutely necessary
- Wait for 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder is heard to resume outside activities
Annually 400 people are struck by lightning in the US and about 60 people die from their injuries, the rest can face a lifetime of disabilities including pain and neurological disabilities.
“The best idea is to err on the side of caution, go indoors and stay there until the thunderstorm has passed. Safety should be priority one for you and your family” adds Chief Keenan. For more information on lightning safety visit www.weather.gov/os/lightning/ and remember “when thunder roars go indoors.” # # # Teri Mizuhara, Unit Public Information OfficerFire Prevention Specialist II CAL FIREAmador-El Dorado Unit 530.647.5239 desk530.708.2724 cell530.647.5276 fax
ACUSD plans public meeting regarding public charter school
The Amador County Unified School District board of directors plans a public meeting Wednesday, July 25 to take input on the possibility of having a public charter school in Amador County
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56H27QSSixM&feature=plcp
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Monday, July 23, 2012
Amador Community News - This Week, July 23-29
It's FAIR WEEK, Amador County! Support the fair by going to the fair! www.amadorcountyfair.com
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Government - www.AmadorGovernment.com
Cancelled: Plymouth City Council - July 26
Jackson City Council - Mon July 23
Sutter Creek Planning Commission - Mon July 23
AWA Board of Directors: Regular Meeting - Thurs July 26
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Community Groups & Organizations - www.AmadorGroups.com
Coronado Stone Products sponsors Upcountry Community Center
ACAR Theater Night: The Majestic Kid - Sun Aug 19
Civil Air Patrol Squadron Plans Open House - Thurs July 26 (Also posted in: http://www.amadormilitary.com/)
TSPN: Tom Slivic talks with Tammie Crabtree, Executive Director of Operation Care, about her organization's new advocate assistance center in Pine Grove.
Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council - Meeting on Mon July 23
Foothill Conservancy seeking Interim Executive Director
FACL Book Drives - Aug 4 & Sept 29
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Amador Living & Recreation - www.LifeInAmador.com
2012 Plymouth Farmer's Market starts Thurs Aug 2nd
Farms of Amador booth at the Amador County Fair needs your help
Sierra Travel Newsletter - "Travel Chatter" July 2012
TSPN: Amador County Pre-Fair walk-around tour
TSPN Interview: Tom Slivick talks with Amador County Fair CEO Troy Bowers about the 2012 fair, "Barn in the USA"
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Health & Wellness - www.AmadorHealth.com
Kaizen Tournament - July 28
Go for the Gold - Summer Games at Team Fitness
Jackson Walk Live Classes
TSPN Interview: Tom Slivick talks with Tamara Harding, Stroke Program Coordinator at Sutter Amador Hospital about stroke awareness and education that Sutter Health is bringing to the Sacramento Region.
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Business & Economy - www.AmadorBusiness.com
IBCA: "Casino Night" - Sat Aug 11
Via Citizen Report: Department of Insurance issues warning regarding bogus checks.
Amador County Women's Network (ACWN) - Next meeting is July 25
JB's: Branded products for Back-To-School
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Opinions & Issues - www.AmadorSoapbox.com
Motherlode Tea Party: What are we going to do with all these agencies?
No Casino in Plymouth Update - July 2012
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Art, Music & Theater - www.AmadorArts.com
AmadorArts seeks Executive Director
New paintings by Lynn Slade at Gallery 10
Amador 1st Saturday Art Trek is on Aug 4th
Arts Networking Open House - Aug 23 in Ione
Sutter Creek Theater Presents: The Rosie Burgess Trio, Friday July 27
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Food & Wine - www.AmadorFoodandWine.com
Save the Date: 15th Anniversary Party at Dobra Zemjla
Lamb still available at Deaver
Amador County Fair Wine & Beer Competition Results
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Schools & Education - www.AmadorEd.com
Foothill Charter School Public Meeting - Wed July 25
Foothilll Charter School: A Fresh Approach to Free Public Education
Mountain Oaks: Thinking of Homeschooling?
Fall Courses are now open for enrollment at UC Davis Extension
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Historic Preservation - www.AmadorHistory.com
AmadorGold: Monteverde Store Museum
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Faith & Values - http://www.amadorinterfaith.com/
Journeys of Faith: Women's Retreat - Aug 25
Volunteer at the Interfaith Food Bank! http://www.feedamador.org/
3rd Annual Meditation Workshop: "Meditation: East & West"
Rosh Hashannah & Yom Kippur - Sept 22
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http://www.amadormilitary.com/
Amador Veteran's Charity Golf Tournament - Aug 25
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JOB: Interim Executive Director
JOB: Local non-profit (AmadorArts) seeks Executive Director
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Government - www.AmadorGovernment.com
Cancelled: Plymouth City Council - July 26
Jackson City Council - Mon July 23
Sutter Creek Planning Commission - Mon July 23
AWA Board of Directors: Regular Meeting - Thurs July 26
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Community Groups & Organizations - www.AmadorGroups.com
Coronado Stone Products sponsors Upcountry Community Center
ACAR Theater Night: The Majestic Kid - Sun Aug 19
Civil Air Patrol Squadron Plans Open House - Thurs July 26 (Also posted in: http://www.amadormilitary.com/)
TSPN: Tom Slivic talks with Tammie Crabtree, Executive Director of Operation Care, about her organization's new advocate assistance center in Pine Grove.
Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council - Meeting on Mon July 23
Foothill Conservancy seeking Interim Executive Director
FACL Book Drives - Aug 4 & Sept 29
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Amador Living & Recreation - www.LifeInAmador.com
2012 Plymouth Farmer's Market starts Thurs Aug 2nd
Farms of Amador booth at the Amador County Fair needs your help
Sierra Travel Newsletter - "Travel Chatter" July 2012
TSPN: Amador County Pre-Fair walk-around tour
TSPN Interview: Tom Slivick talks with Amador County Fair CEO Troy Bowers about the 2012 fair, "Barn in the USA"
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Health & Wellness - www.AmadorHealth.com
Kaizen Tournament - July 28
Go for the Gold - Summer Games at Team Fitness
Jackson Walk Live Classes
TSPN Interview: Tom Slivick talks with Tamara Harding, Stroke Program Coordinator at Sutter Amador Hospital about stroke awareness and education that Sutter Health is bringing to the Sacramento Region.
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Business & Economy - www.AmadorBusiness.com
IBCA: "Casino Night" - Sat Aug 11
Via Citizen Report: Department of Insurance issues warning regarding bogus checks.
Amador County Women's Network (ACWN) - Next meeting is July 25
JB's: Branded products for Back-To-School
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Opinions & Issues - www.AmadorSoapbox.com
Motherlode Tea Party: What are we going to do with all these agencies?
No Casino in Plymouth Update - July 2012
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Art, Music & Theater - www.AmadorArts.com
AmadorArts seeks Executive Director
New paintings by Lynn Slade at Gallery 10
Amador 1st Saturday Art Trek is on Aug 4th
Arts Networking Open House - Aug 23 in Ione
Sutter Creek Theater Presents: The Rosie Burgess Trio, Friday July 27
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Food & Wine - www.AmadorFoodandWine.com
Save the Date: 15th Anniversary Party at Dobra Zemjla
Lamb still available at Deaver
Amador County Fair Wine & Beer Competition Results
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Schools & Education - www.AmadorEd.com
Foothill Charter School Public Meeting - Wed July 25
Foothilll Charter School: A Fresh Approach to Free Public Education
Mountain Oaks: Thinking of Homeschooling?
Fall Courses are now open for enrollment at UC Davis Extension
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Historic Preservation - www.AmadorHistory.com
AmadorGold: Monteverde Store Museum
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Faith & Values - http://www.amadorinterfaith.com/
Journeys of Faith: Women's Retreat - Aug 25
Volunteer at the Interfaith Food Bank! http://www.feedamador.org/
3rd Annual Meditation Workshop: "Meditation: East & West"
Rosh Hashannah & Yom Kippur - Sept 22
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Amador Veteran's Charity Golf Tournament - Aug 25
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JOB: Watershed Conservation Associate
JOB: Interim Executive Director
JOB: Local non-profit (AmadorArts) seeks Executive Director
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Saturday, July 21, 2012
Community Groups & Organizations
See: www.AmadorGroups.com
- Coronado Stone Products sponsors Upcountry Community Center
- Civil Air Patrol Squadron Plans Open House - Thurs July 26
- TSPN: Tom Slivick talks with Tammie Crabtree, Executive Director of Operation Care about her organization's new advocate assistance center in Pine Grove.
- Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council - Meeting on Mon July 23
Art, Music & Theater - AmadorArts.com
- Sutter Creek Theater Presents: IMAGINE - A Tribute to the Beatles, Sat July 21
- New paintings by Lynn Slade at Gallery 10
- Amador 1st Sat Art Trek is on August 4th
- Arts Networking Open House Aug 23 in Ione
- Sutter Creek's 14th Annual Ragtime Festival
- Hanford Street Gallery: "Salt Granite Spruce" Color Mezzotints by James Groleau
Amador Living & Recreation
Amador Living & Recreation - www.LifeInAmador.com
• Sierra Travel Newsletter - "Travel Chatter" JULY 2012
• TSPN: Amador County Pre-Fair walk around tour
• TSPN INTERVIEW: Artist Rand Huggett
• CAL FIRE: Preparing for Evacuation - Are You Ready to Go?
• Motherlode Harvest Newsletter
TSPN News...
• Rand Huggett was recognized by the Western Fairs Association recently for creating his 29th consecutive Amador County Fair poster, 'Barn in the USA'.
• Amador Supervisors discuss voluntary design and architectural guidelines for a future General Plan workshop.
• Ione Business & Community Association mixer included a tour of the newly remodeled Ione Public Library, done with local business and community efforts.
• Fire restrictions were activated this week on all BLM-managed public lands in the Mother Lode district, including Amador County.
• Jackson Rancheria to host pay-per-view UFC 149 Saturday in its Grand Oak Ballroom.
On YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
• Amador Supervisors discuss voluntary design and architectural guidelines for a future General Plan workshop.
• Ione Business & Community Association mixer included a tour of the newly remodeled Ione Public Library, done with local business and community efforts.
• Fire restrictions were activated this week on all BLM-managed public lands in the Mother Lode district, including Amador County.
• Jackson Rancheria to host pay-per-view UFC 149 Saturday in its Grand Oak Ballroom.
On YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Friday, July 20, 2012
Amador Community News - This Weekend, July 20-22
Have a great weekend, Amador County! Stay cool out there...
www.NewsAmador.com
Check out the following departments for what's going on this weekend in "The County":
www.AmadorArts.com
www.AmadorGroups.com
www.LifeInAmador.com
www.AmadorFoodandWine.com
This is the last weekend to see MSTW's "The Taming of the Shrew"! Don't miss it! http://www.mstw.org/
Sutter Creek Theater presents: Imagine- A Tribute to the Beatles
Saturday, July 21 at 8PM
The Steven Charles Band is performing at the Preston Castle - Sat July 21
Only $10 admission!
http://www.prestoncastle.com/
www.NewsAmador.com
Check out the following departments for what's going on this weekend in "The County":
www.AmadorArts.com
www.AmadorGroups.com
www.LifeInAmador.com
www.AmadorFoodandWine.com
This is the last weekend to see MSTW's "The Taming of the Shrew"! Don't miss it! http://www.mstw.org/
Sutter Creek Theater presents: Imagine- A Tribute to the Beatles
Saturday, July 21 at 8PM
Tickets and info at: http://www.suttercreektheater.com/pages/tktprofile.cgi?tktid=234
The Steven Charles Band is performing at the Preston Castle - Sat July 21
Only $10 admission!
http://www.prestoncastle.com/
Amador Farmers' Markets this weekend:
Saturday - in Sutter Creek
Sunday - in Jackson
From Foothill Charter School: PUBLIC MEETING - Wed July 25 at 6:30PM
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
TSPN NEWS...
• Amador County Fair boasts eclectic mix of entertainment
• AWA pondered future agenda topics but canceled a special meeting on Community Facilities District
• Consensus Group inspects slash piles on Shake Ridge as SPI looks to sell 935 tons to Buena Vista Biomass Power
• State Fair award winning Amador grown grape wines will be among fine wines poured at the 2012 Amador County Fair
• Calif. Dept. of Insurance issues warning letter regarding bogus checks, and urges verification and reporting of questionable checks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
• AWA pondered future agenda topics but canceled a special meeting on Community Facilities District
• Consensus Group inspects slash piles on Shake Ridge as SPI looks to sell 935 tons to Buena Vista Biomass Power
• State Fair award winning Amador grown grape wines will be among fine wines poured at the 2012 Amador County Fair
• Calif. Dept. of Insurance issues warning letter regarding bogus checks, and urges verification and reporting of questionable checks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Thinking about Patti...
There are some pains that are bearable, some that are semi-bearable. But knowing that one of the greatest human beings I've ever known in my life has passed on to bigger and better things in the Universe brings special kinds of tears to my eyes that identify what is unbearable...and Patti Busch was one of those human beings.
My random thoughts, in much grief...
To me, Patti was a quiet storm. Her voice and opinions carried much weight, nothing ever trivial, always with a grace that was truly her own. I loved my time with her before whatever community meeting du jour we were "partners in crime" with. I listened intently to her advice, her counsel, her ideas...and I never had to worry about anything with Patti at the helm. She was always on it, and then some. But what I admired most about her was that she always spoke the plain truth, whether it hurt or not. She was real...never plastic, never a fake, never a schmoozer, never a facade that came up to you in want of something. I always loved her ability to fire back reality checks with unequivocable wisdom and grace.
We talked a lot, off the record. I never had to question her; with Patti, there were never questions, only answers. In my worried weaknesses, I could always count on her to get me back on track. What does worrying accomplish? I needed a graceful swan like Patti in my life...beautiful, radiant, gliding on the surface...but what you didn't see was the "underwater" activity of a brilliant heart, mind and soul.
Patti was not only the face and icon of The Celtic Knot, but of Jackson and Amador County...and was always so very accomodating of me on my random, caffeinated appearances! Didn't have to, but I always apologized for my bloody Welsh heritage as I would browse their wares...and she, of course, was always forgiving! Hahaha. What an amazing store. What an amazing woman. What amazing memories.
She was one of the beautiful faces in a crowd, and supportive of talent. I remember when beloved Kay was dying, when Meghan and I were plunking around on the piano and singing...Patti was watching us from the kitchen, smiling her beautiful smile. I could always tell that she loved and appreciated musical talent. I can only imagine that both Patti and Kay are waiting for us lowly Earthlings do the music of Heaven justice. For me, there are no words...just music. For Patti, I think she could hear the frequency channels of both Heaven and Earth.
I wrote a piano solo many years ago, and it had remained untitled until now. Through my thoughts, prayers and tears, I think I now have a title for it:
Patti.
Carol Harper, Editor
Amador Community News
My random thoughts, in much grief...
To me, Patti was a quiet storm. Her voice and opinions carried much weight, nothing ever trivial, always with a grace that was truly her own. I loved my time with her before whatever community meeting du jour we were "partners in crime" with. I listened intently to her advice, her counsel, her ideas...and I never had to worry about anything with Patti at the helm. She was always on it, and then some. But what I admired most about her was that she always spoke the plain truth, whether it hurt or not. She was real...never plastic, never a fake, never a schmoozer, never a facade that came up to you in want of something. I always loved her ability to fire back reality checks with unequivocable wisdom and grace.
We talked a lot, off the record. I never had to question her; with Patti, there were never questions, only answers. In my worried weaknesses, I could always count on her to get me back on track. What does worrying accomplish? I needed a graceful swan like Patti in my life...beautiful, radiant, gliding on the surface...but what you didn't see was the "underwater" activity of a brilliant heart, mind and soul.
Patti was not only the face and icon of The Celtic Knot, but of Jackson and Amador County...and was always so very accomodating of me on my random, caffeinated appearances! Didn't have to, but I always apologized for my bloody Welsh heritage as I would browse their wares...and she, of course, was always forgiving! Hahaha. What an amazing store. What an amazing woman. What amazing memories.
She was one of the beautiful faces in a crowd, and supportive of talent. I remember when beloved Kay was dying, when Meghan and I were plunking around on the piano and singing...Patti was watching us from the kitchen, smiling her beautiful smile. I could always tell that she loved and appreciated musical talent. I can only imagine that both Patti and Kay are waiting for us lowly Earthlings do the music of Heaven justice. For me, there are no words...just music. For Patti, I think she could hear the frequency channels of both Heaven and Earth.
I wrote a piano solo many years ago, and it had remained untitled until now. Through my thoughts, prayers and tears, I think I now have a title for it:
Patti.
Carol Harper, Editor
Amador Community News
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
VIA CITIZEN REPORT: CONSUMER ALERT - DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ISSUES WARNING REGARDING BOGUS CHECKS
Questionable Checks Should Be Verified or Reported
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) today announced that some checks bearing the name of the Department and purportedly signed by the Insurance Commissioner are fraudulent.
Recently, checks have been circulated and presented as a “payment” or “refund” from the CDI; however, the Department does not issue checks such as these and is warning consumers and businesses to be on alert if they are presented with a check of this type.
Investigators report that the fraudulent checks have been found in Southern California and five other states, with values between $2,000 and $5,000.
Any consumer or business that questions the validity of a check, or persons with information about this fraudulent activity, should contact the CDI at (909) 919-2200.
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http://www.amadorelders.org/
Also posted in: http://www.amadorbusiness.com/
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) today announced that some checks bearing the name of the Department and purportedly signed by the Insurance Commissioner are fraudulent.
Recently, checks have been circulated and presented as a “payment” or “refund” from the CDI; however, the Department does not issue checks such as these and is warning consumers and businesses to be on alert if they are presented with a check of this type.
Investigators report that the fraudulent checks have been found in Southern California and five other states, with values between $2,000 and $5,000.
Any consumer or business that questions the validity of a check, or persons with information about this fraudulent activity, should contact the CDI at (909) 919-2200.
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Sent by Laurie Webb
http://www.amadorelders.org/
Also posted in: http://www.amadorbusiness.com/
CAL FIRE: Buy It Where You Burn It
Camino – Firewood can transport insects and/or disease that are often times not visible to people which means you can end up spreading pests (insects) and diseases that can devastate our local forests if you buy and move firewood from outside our county into our county. CAL FIRE and the CA Firewood Task Force are asking the general public to buy only locally cut firewood where they plan to burn it.Furthermore, if you plan on camping and travelling outside the area, get your firewood from the area you are going too, do not transport wood from your backyard as you may be spreading diseases and pests and leave unburned firewood where you bought it.
Examples of insects and diseases that can affect the forests in our area are:
The Goldspotted Oak Borer (an invasive beetle in San Diego County likely brought into the state on firewood) has killed tens of thousands of oak trees all over San Diego County since 2004 when it was first found.
Sudden Oak Death is a disease found on the CA coast and as far east as Solano County and has killed tanoaks and oaks from British Columbia to California.
Pine Pitch Canker is a disease affecting pine trees (Grey Pines and Douglas Fir and threatening commercial species such as Sugar Pine and Ponderosa Pine) and has been found along most of the California coast encompassing over 23 million acres.
“By taking simple steps to prevent the spread of insects and disease living in your firewood, you can keep our forests healthy and productive. Anyone of these diseases can potentially devastate our forests leaving behind acres of dead and dying trees primed for wildfires, not to mention the adverse economic ramifications” cautions Unit Chief Kelly Keenan of the Amador-El Dorado Unit of CAL FIRE “so please buy your firewood where you plan on burning it” adds Chief Keenan.
For more on the Buy It Where You Burn It, please visit www.firewood.ca.gov.
Examples of insects and diseases that can affect the forests in our area are:
The Goldspotted Oak Borer (an invasive beetle in San Diego County likely brought into the state on firewood) has killed tens of thousands of oak trees all over San Diego County since 2004 when it was first found.
Sudden Oak Death is a disease found on the CA coast and as far east as Solano County and has killed tanoaks and oaks from British Columbia to California.
Pine Pitch Canker is a disease affecting pine trees (Grey Pines and Douglas Fir and threatening commercial species such as Sugar Pine and Ponderosa Pine) and has been found along most of the California coast encompassing over 23 million acres.
“By taking simple steps to prevent the spread of insects and disease living in your firewood, you can keep our forests healthy and productive. Anyone of these diseases can potentially devastate our forests leaving behind acres of dead and dying trees primed for wildfires, not to mention the adverse economic ramifications” cautions Unit Chief Kelly Keenan of the Amador-El Dorado Unit of CAL FIRE “so please buy your firewood where you plan on burning it” adds Chief Keenan.
For more on the Buy It Where You Burn It, please visit www.firewood.ca.gov.
Foothill Charter School: A Fresh Approach to Free Public Education
See Schools & Education: www.AmadorEd.com
Tues July 17 - This just in...
Amador LAFCO meeting cancelled. See www.AmadorGovernment.com
ACRA Announcements. www.LifeInAmador.com
ACRA Announcements. www.LifeInAmador.com
Sunday, July 15, 2012
NAMI Amador Raises $3800 in Northern California NAMI Walk
Two teams from Amador County joined Northern California NAMI Walks for the first time this year to raise funds to provide support services in Amador County for families and their members with mental illness.
Senate pro tem leader Darrell Steinberg gave spoke movingly of the need for better mental health services, and family fun, the Nickel Slots band, plus Sacramento’s classiest food trucks kept everyone entertained.
Thanks to the generosity of family, friends and other Amador residents they raised over $6000, and brought back $3800 for programs and educational classes to Amador County. With 115 teams and 1500 walkers participating, NAMI Amador’s teams were 7th and 8th top fundraisers. Including corporate sponsors, the Walk raised over $150,000.
NAMI Amador members plan to make this an annual event, and are looking forward to next year.
Senate pro tem leader Darrell Steinberg gave spoke movingly of the need for better mental health services, and family fun, the Nickel Slots band, plus Sacramento’s classiest food trucks kept everyone entertained.
Thanks to the generosity of family, friends and other Amador residents they raised over $6000, and brought back $3800 for programs and educational classes to Amador County. With 115 teams and 1500 walkers participating, NAMI Amador’s teams were 7th and 8th top fundraisers. Including corporate sponsors, the Walk raised over $150,000.
NAMI Amador members plan to make this an annual event, and are looking forward to next year.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Amador County Fair Provides Eclectic Entertainment for All Ages
PLYMOUTH, CA. Where else, but the Amador County Fair can you
meet a wheelwright who traveled the United States by covered wagon and a
rifle-toting Mountain Man shopping on the midway, then listen to a unique
Celtic rock band called Tempest or the city sounds of Maxx Cabello Jr.? Then
The Spazmatics (who just got some notoriety for playing at Drew Barrymore's
wedding) take you back to the eighties.
The Amador County Fair, July 26-29th, is an amazing
collection of old and new, traditional and trendy. You can gorge on the once-a-year
guilty pleasure of Fair Food, then taste fine award-winning wines with the
Amador Winegrowers on Friday night, or hoist a microbrew at the Brew Tastings
on the weekend.
“We have to keep things fresh and exciting for our Fair
visitors,” says Troy Bowers, CEO of the Fair. “But we need to keep our
traditions alive as well. The Fairgrounds is a living history museum that we
don’t want to abandon.”
He is speaking of the permanent exhibits that are as much a
part of the Amador County Fair as the carnival and corn dogs. Visitors flock to see the turn of the century
sawmill using steam power to cut massive logs, to watch as ore is stamped at
the Pokerville Gold Mine, or to see the Mountain Men reenact an old saloon
fight. Alongside the whirling, twirling
neon of the carnival, the daily antique tractor parade chugs along.
As usual there are hours
of fun things for kids to do that don’t cost parents a nickel, including free
admission on Thursday until 6:00 pm. All kinds of fun activities await in the
49er Kids Town, they can laugh and learn how to juggle with the Jumbo Shrimp
Circus and they can learn about Amador County’s Miwok culture under the
willow-branch-covered round lodge, where they can make and take home a craft
project. At the Gold Mine they can pan
for gold, though they probably won’t end up rich!
There’s a charge for
entertainment in the Grandstands Friday through Sunday, but that won’t stop
capacity crowds at the Truck Pulls on Friday night, the Rodeo on Saturday and
the packed Destruction Derby on Sunday.
Buying your reserved seat in advance is a good idea. Thursday night the
arena will host the Mutton Bustin’ preliminary round with the finalists going
on to compete during the rodeo. "Pay What You Can" donations are
requested to watch the Mutton Bustin'.
The Fair wouldn’t be the
Fair without everyone in Amador County working, volunteering, or dropping
by. From manning service club booths, to
monitoring buildings, to sponsoring various items and activities, residents of
Amador County are very involved in the annual event. The exhibit halls are filled with art,
quilts, baked goods, preserves, needle arts, plants and flowers, gems and
minerals, and Junior projects. The barns
bustle with animals tended by 4-H and FFA youth, show rings, and with parents
not far away making sure all is well.
Tickets are available on
line and you can save on Fair admission and Carnival rides. Reserved seats for
Grandstand Events and the Wine Tasting on Friday night are available in advance
as well. For more information about the Amador County Fair, July 26-29th, visit
www.amadorcountyfair.com.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
CAL FIRE: Heat Related Fires and More
CAL FIRE: Heat Related Fires and More
Camino – “With hot summer weather upon us, everyone needs to be pay attention to what can cause a fire, either in a structure or outdoors, and work towards preventing a fire” cautions Unit Chief Kelly Keenan of the Amador-El Dorado Unit of CAL FIRE. “There are several large fires burning in the northern part of California which are causing a drawdown of our firefighting resources, this means we may have less equipment to respond to a local fire. It is everyone’s responsibility to be extra vigilant at times like this” adds Chief Keenan.
Things to check for that may cause a fire:
— Old electrical wiring or illegal electrical work can overheat and cause a fire when there is an increased demand on the wiring due to hot summer days. Have a licensed electrician make sure your wiring is up to code.
— Debris piles that were not extinguished completely, they can smolder underground for day, weeks or even months then surface and cause a wildland fire which can catch your home on fire. Check old burn piles and make sure they are not still hot. Use a shovel and lots of water to drown the fire out. Don't forget, burn permits have been suspended.
— Make sure propane tanks are properly installed and maintained. Contact your propane dealer for advice. If you use a small propane tank for your barbeque, make sure it is properly installed and maintained. If it’s in need of repair, don’t delay.
— Properly store and secure all flammable liquids such as gasoline, propane, linseed oil, etc. Do not store them in a garage that is attached to your home.
— Do not use a riding lawn mower to cut dead, dry weeds as this can cause the lawn mower to catch fire as well as the wildland. They are designed to cut green grass not dead vegetation.
— Make sure all gas powered equipment (chainsaws, weed eaters, lawn mowers, etc.) are in good working order including a spark arrestor. Do not use gas powered equipment after 10 am or before 7 pm, in fact when the weather is extremely hot, do not operate gas powered equipment at all, wait for cooler weather to arrive.
— Do not drive off into the weeds as your vehicles hot exhaust system can cause a fire when it comes into contact with the underside of your car, truck, ATV, etc.
— Never leave food cooking on a stovetop or in an oven unattended. If you must leave, take a timer, or cooking implement with you to remind yourself. Cooking fires cause nearly 90% of kitchen fires.
— Never leave candles or incense burning unattended. Blow out the candle or incense before leaving the room, even for a few minutes.
— Make sure your electrical outlet is not overloaded and use surge protectors as needed.
— Never run electrical cords under throw rugs or area carpets. Do not string two pronged extension cords end to end to reach an appliance, television, etc. They are not designed for this use and can overheat and cause a fire. Invest in a grounded (three prong) extension cord that is designed for your needs.
“I strongly encourage everyone to take a few minutes and walk through your home and garage and make sure it is fire safe. If you find that there are things you need to correct, get them done now before it is too late. CAL FIRE is always ready to respond to emergencies of any kind 24/7, but it is heartbreaking when we see someone’s home destroyed by a fire that could have been prevented” says Chief Keenan.
Amador Community News - This Weekend, July 13-15 2012
Amador Community
News
Have an awesome
weekend, Amador County!
This weekend,
July 13-15, 2012
On Facebook at: www.facebook.com/AmadorCounty
ART, MUSIC &
THEATER – www.AmadorArts.com
TGIF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Two Tone
Steiny, Volcano Amphitheater – Friday, July 13 at 6PM, www.AmadorArts.org
BG’s LOUNGE – www.bgjackson.com
July
13 – Friday Karaoke
July
14 – Full Circle Band (10PM)
MAIN STREET THEATER
WORKS: The Taming of the Shrew
Through July 21!
SUTTER CREEK THEATER – www.suttercreektheater.com
Shows
start at 8PM
Friday
July 13 – The Pine Needles
Saturday,
July 14 – California Guitar Trio
AMADOR LIVING
& RECREATION – www.LifeInAmador.com
AMADOR FARMERS’ MARKETS
Saturday – Sutter Creek, 8-11AM
Sunday – Jackson, 10AM-1PM
AMADOR HIGH SCHOOL ’91 & ’92 REUNION
– Saturday, July 14
See flyer at www.goAmador.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/amadorcounty
AMADOR CITYS’ 6TH ANNUAL WINE,
ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL - Fri July 13
Local artists will be sharing their creative works and musicians will be
filling the evening air with familiar songs as you stroll along Historic Main
Street in Amador City.
MASTER GARDENERS PRESENTS:
COMPOSTING AND VERMICULTURE
Join
Amador County Master Gardeners on Saturday,
July 14th from 9am to noon for a free class on Composting and
Worm Vermiculture. This class is being held at the GSA Building, 12200-B
Airport Road in Jackson.
ROARING CAMP IS
OPEN!
It's time to get away from the "metro madness"! Plan your Summer
weekenders and vacations in Amador County!
More sites of
interest:
FOOD & WINE –
www.AmadorFoodandWIne.com
GOLD COUNTRY WINE TOURS - www.goldcountrywinetours.com
BELLA GRACE - http://bellagracevineyards.com
Over The Edge -- 73 Main, Sutter
Creek, CA – Friday, July 13, 2012 6-9pm
73
Main offers wines by the glass, live music and light food. The local band, Over
The Edge will by playing Friday, July 13 from 6-9pm. An event fee of $10/pp
($5/pp for wine club members) includes the music and endless pizza. Bring your
blanket or lawn chair and relax on our lawn while enjoying the evening.
DEAVER VINEYARDS - www.deavervineyards.com
Sizzlin’ Summer BBQ at Deaver
Vineyards
Sunday July 15th, Sunday, 11:00am
– 4pm
Summer
is in full swing at Deaver Vineyards.
Tempt your taste buds with food hot off the grill and amazing wine to
quench your palette. We Roast Pigs BBQ
& Catering will be here with another great lunch for your family. This weekend it’s excellent pulled pork
sandwiches with your choice of chips or potato salad. Phone: 209-245-4099
GET READY FOR THE AMADOR COUNTY
FAIR! “BARN IN THE USA”
Coming up July 26-29
PLANNING A WEDDING? Support your
local wedding professionals!
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