Friday, May 17, 2013

Weekend Update - Friday, May 17, 2013

Have a great weekend, Amador County! Lots to do!
Check them out below, or see our daily posts on Facebook at: facebook.com/AmadorCounty.
Over 3,600 friends!
We tweet these updates on Twitter! Twitter.com/AmadorNews


Weekend Activities & Events
Flyfishing Class/Fishing Trip - May 18 & 19; June 1 - goACRA.org
NAMI Family to Family Education Class on Mental Illness - Sat May 4 thru Sat June 8 - AmadorHealth.com
Dad & Me - Sat May 18 - LifeInAmador.com
Mother Lode Harvest Open House at Harmony Hill Farm – Sat May 18 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Sutter Creek Theater Presents: Darol Anger and the Furies – Sat May 18 SutterCreekTheater.com
Motherlode Cruise - Sat May 18 - MotherlodeCruise.com
Kennedy Mine BBQ -  Thurs May 18 - goACRA.org
Motherlode Ragtime Meeting - Sat May 18 - AmadorArts.com
Amador County Concert Band presents "An Armed Forces Salute" - Sun May 19 – AmadorArts.com
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AmadorArts Announces Free Summer TGIF Concerts Line-up - AmadorArts.com
Amador Transit's Summer Break Youth Pass is back! - LifeInAmador.com
Amador County Fair Pre-Sales Tickets available - LifeInAmador.com
Summer at NY Fitness - AmadorHealth.com 

It's only $5/month for event flyers, or $50/year (yes, year) to be a supporting advertiser on ACN! Contact Carol Harper at acneditor@gmail.com or visit: CarolHarperMedia.com
Amador Community News is a part of the Knight Community News Network, www.kcnn.org. Thank you for supporting your local community media!









Thursday, May 16, 2013

Amador Community News - Thursday, May 16, 2013

Updates have been made in all of our departments!
Check them out below, or see our daily posts on Facebook at: facebook.com/AmadorCounty.
Over 3,600 friends!
We tweet these updates on Twitter! Twitter.com/AmadorNews
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News & Announcements
Howard Jarvis Requests Sutter Creek Garbage Protest Recount
Sutter Amador Hospital Auxiliary Donates $13,000 to Sutter Amador Hospital, Funds help purchase an ultrasound machine for ICU - AmadorHealth.com
Sutter Hospitals in Sacramento Region Earn Straight-A’s in Patient Safety by Hospital Safety Score - AmadorHealth.com
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THIS SUMMER BUY FROM YOUR LOCAL “AMADOR FARMERS MARKET”

EACH WEEK STARTING IN JUNE 2013: 
JACKSON – Starting June 2 through October
Sundays 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
 Mel’s Restaurant Parking Lot on Hwy 49
PINE GROVE – Starting on June 12 through October
Wednesdays 3:00 – 6-PM
Pine Grove Community Park
SUTTER CREEK – Starting on June 8 through October
Saturdays – 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Eureka Street Parking Lot
PLYMOUTH - Starting on August 1 through September
Thursdays 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
McGee Park on Main Street Plymouth 
Contact: Kerry Williams, Amador Farmers Market Manager @ 209-418-7591
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TSPN INTERVIEW: Terry Nielson and Virginia Manner talk with Tom Slivick about the IRS targeting of conservative groups and how the Motherlode Tea Party was affected.
http://tspntv.com/home/item/20542-irs-targeting-the-tea-party-terry-nielson-and-virginia-manner-on-tspn-tv-news-5-15-13

TSPN'S LIVE BROADCAST ---can be found at their web site at: http://www.tspntv.com/home.
Have a news brief, announcement, press release? Letter to the Editor? A newsletter you'd like to have published? Email them to: acneditor@gmail.com
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CANCELLED: Jackson Planning Commission - AmadorGovernment.com
Amador Community College Foundation - Thurs May 16 - AmadorEd.com
Amador LAFCO – Thurs May 16 - AmadorGovernment.com
Motherlode Ragtime News & Meeting - Sat May 18 - AmadorArts.com
EMT Course offered by JFD - June thru Aug 2013 - AmadorEd.com 
CANCELLED: Amador Regional Sanitation Authority - Wed May 22 – AmadorGovernment.com

Holding a meeting in your community that you'd like Amador County to know about? Send us a quick announcement/brief, telling us what it is, date, time, location and a brief description of what the meeting is about. Email your briefs/agendas to: acneditor@gmail.com
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Classes, Workshops & Seminars
Laughton Ranch Riding Day Camp Sat May 25 - goACRA.org
Cooking Class: The Art of Pie Making - Tues June 4 - goACRA.org
FREE WORKSHOP: Life Planning - Will you leave a legacy...or a mess? AmadorGroups.com / AmadorElders.org
Flyfishing Class/Fishing Trip - May 18 & 19; June 1 - goACRA.org
NAMI Family to Family Education Class on Mental Illness - Sat May 4 thru Sat June 8 – AmadorHealth.com
Advanced First Aid Course - June 19-21 & June 26-28 - AmadorHealth.com

Holding a class, workshop or seminar? Send us a quick announcement/brief, telling us about it, give the date, time, location and a brief description of what the class is about. Email your briefs to: acneditor@gmail.com
__________________
Activities & Events
AmadorArts Networking Mixer - Thurs May 16 - AmadorArts.com
Dad & Me - Sat May 18 - LifeInAmador.com
Mother Lode Harvest Open House at Harmony Hill Farm – Sat May 18 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Sutter Creek Theater Presents: Darol Anger and the Furies – Sat May 18 SutterCreekTheater.com
Motherlode Cruise - Sat May 18 - MotherlodeCruise.com
Kennedy Mine BBQ -  Thurs May 18 - goACRA.org
Motherlode Ragtime Meeting - Sat May 18 - AmadorArts.com
Amador County Concert Band presents "An Armed Forces Salute" - Sun May 19 – AmadorArts.com
Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the Amador Community College Foundation - Tues May 21 - AmadorEd.com
Dobra Zemlja's "Taste of Croatia" Tour - May 4-18 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Car Seat Check - Fri May 24 AmadorGroups.com
A-PAL Humane Society's annual "Whiskers & Wine" - Sat May 25 - AmadorGroups.com
11th Annual Trash to Treasures Street Fair – Sat May 25 - LifeInAmador.com
Mother's Club of Amador County Yard Sale at Motherlode Holistic - Sat May 25 - AmadorHealth.com
Music Jamboree at The Healing Word Church - Mon May 27 - AmadorInterfaith.com
Blue Mountain Veteran's Music Benefit - May 31-June 2 - bluemountainvets.combluemountainvets.com
Sutter Creek Theater Presents: Rita Hosking and Cousin Jack – Sat June 1 SutterCreekTheater.com
Leila Fowler Memorial Barrel Race - Sun June 2 - AmadorGroups.com
Teva Reel Paddling Film Festival - Sat June 8 - AmadorSoapbox.com 
Breath of Broadway - Sat June 8 - AmadorArts.com
British Soccer Camp - June 10-14 - goACRA.org
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Men Cycle Across Country for People with Disabilities, stops in Amador County - Tues June 11 - AmadorGroups.com
Jazzin' It Up in Jackson - Sat Jun 22 - AmadorArts.com
Children's Theater Worskshop begins June 24 - AmadorArts.com
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AmadorArts Announces Free Summer TGIF Concerts Line-up - AmadorArts.com
Amador Transit's Summer Break Youth Pass is back! - LifeInAmador.com
Amador County Fair Pre-Sales Tickets available - LifeInAmador.com
Summer at NY Fitness - AmadorHealth.com 

Having an event? Event flyers are only $5/month or unlimited postings of event flyers are only $50/year (yes, year)! Email your flyers (JPEG or PDF) to: acneditor@gmail.com
For more information visit: CarolHarperMedia.com
__________________
Classified Ads 

SEEKING LOCAL, REPUTABLE RESIDENT AS A CARETAKER(S) to look after the Pioneer Resort Lodge Property.  The property will be put on the market for sale and marketed until sold.  The sale of the property may take months or years. The position will be available for qualified candidates in the next 30 – 60 days. Given the duties and overnight stay requirements they are looking for someone, an individual or couple, who are reputable, capable and available to fulfill the following job duties:
1. Maintain the pool, hot tub, General light maintenance, landscaping, housekeeping to keep the rooms in order. 2. Occasionally show prospective buyers around 3. Protect the property from any criminal element, vandals; keep any squatters off the property, very limited guests permitted. 4. No drugs, alcohol, children. Maybe a dog. 5. Commitment to this Position will likely be for 6 months to a year, depends on how long it takes to sell the property.
Pay will be $1,000 per month plus they live on site for free. The resort is going to be closed so there will be no guests to check in or out. Living on property is a must. They don’t need to be there every minute but they do need to be there every night.
Limited guests, no parties of any kind. Candidates must pass drug and back ground checks on a regular basis.
CONTACT:
Tony Wood
Office:  916-999-3901 or 800-593-5800 
Cell:     916-390-1274   
DRE Lic. # 000549071

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE classes on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Martell. Llame a Nora Coryell, 223-3322 para informarse.
  Also, Spanish for Adults classes will resume in May.  There is also a children's class on Tuesdays. Times and locations available for one more new class only....same contact info.

FACING BANKRUPTCY? There is no shame in it. Millions of people are in the very same position you are in right now. Ted Greene can help. Sit down, have a cup of coffee, relax. It’s easier than you think. Call the Law Offices of Ted Greene at (916) 442-8400 or online at: http://www.tedgreenelaw.com/.  And say you saw it on Amador Community News!

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH WELCOMES YOU! "Whoever you are, wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here." Bring your family and friends, be a part of an accepting, loving family! Services are at 8:30AM and 10:30AM in Sutter Creek (across from Walgreens).
Some traditions are worth keeping...find comfort, peace and refuge here! For more information, visit us at: www.TrinitySutterCreek.org.

CLASSIFED AD: FOR RENT Apartment on Pig Turd Alley in Amador City:
Large (1300+ sq. ft.) 1 bedroom 2 bath. Living room, kitchen, dining room, and den that might be a second bedroom. The bedroom and secluded patio are built over seasonal French Gulch Creek. $950/mo., 1st & last. We pay garbage, water, sewer. Contact Dale or Bruce: 209-471-0101

MISSIONARY OPPORTUNITY for a couple to work in Lima, Peru, as managers of a B&B for the next six months starting immediately. The clientele are all English speaking. This would present a great opportunity for a couple to share the Gospel with both the guests and the surrounding community. If you know of a couple who may be interested please contact Bob Mees at  209-295-8856 or email robert@ILITeam.org
“B&B LIMA Located only 10 minutes away from Jorge Chaves International Airport our family style Bed & Breakfast offers guests comfortable, safe, and affordable lodging. Whether you have a quick layover or will be spending some time in Lima we are always sure our guests feel at home. http://peruroadtrip.com/bb

JOIN FITNESS MADE FUN POWER WALK CLASSES IN JACKSON! We meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:15pm. The class is held indoors at the Margaret Dalton Children's Center (Amador First 5) 975 Broadway. We work the entire body - Upper body, core and lower body, as well as your heart with the aerobic pace, set by the music. Your first class is FREE. See my website for more details and the class calendar. www.WalkLiveWithFitnessMadeFun.com or (209) 471-8792

INVISIBLE FENCE is more than just a dog fence, it's freedom and safety. Call Kevin at (440) 665-4581 or visit: www.invisiblefence.com

NEED AUTO WORK DONE? BODY WORK? Get the work done for literally hundreds or thousands less than you'd pay at an auto dealership or corporately-paid mechanic! Body work, oil changes, brakes, clutch, etc. Call Danny at 916-470-9767 to get an estimate.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE TUTOR - All ages and skill levels welcome. 1-on-1, small & large groups, and family-style lessons available on sliding scale based. Classes offered in Amador County! Call 916-607-9691 for more information.
**SPRING SPECIAL! for infants & seniors and home-health workers seeking sign language basics** 

LOCAL NOTARY PUBLIC AVAILABLE! www.laneassociatesonline.com

DOGGIE DOOR MANNERS: Would you like some help teaching your dog that jumping on you or your friends is rude in the human world and that sitting politely opens the door to all sorts of good things. Save on a private training lesson in your home for only $59 or $49 if you come to me in Pine Grove. Limited number available - so schedule yours soon! Contact Cherie Maitland at Our Furry Friends - Training with Respect & Understanding. Call 209-296-4DOG (4364) or email Trainer@dog-b-good.com

GOLDEN NUGGETS SENIOR SINGLES – Founded to enrich the life of senior singles, offers fun and friendship to members.  Meets at 10AM the second Wednesday of every month at Pine Grove Mobile Home Estates, 14074 Irish Town Road, Pine Grove.  The club offers a variety of activities and events, welcomes visitors, and is always seeking new members.  Past club events have included a trips to wineries and farms, hikes, luncheon cruises, barbecues, potlucks and tours. For future activities and further information e-mail GNuggetsSrSingle@aol.com or contact Shirley at 295-2992.

"OUR FURRY FRIENDS" SPECIAL! Check out Our Furry Friends special 20% savings on their in-home private training lessons on Fridays in Amador, El Dorado and Sacramento Counties. For more info visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OurFurryFriendsTraining?fref=ts

WIN 5 FREE SESSIONS! Coaching For Success - Changing a Habit - AmadorHealth.com

Gold Country Wine Tours offers Imperial Hotel package - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Gold Country Wine Tours offers "Cru-Zin in the Vineyard" 4th of July Tour Deal - AmadorFoodandWine.com
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It's only $5/month for event flyers, or $50/year (yes, year) to be a supporting advertiser on ACN! Contact Carol Harper at acneditor@gmail.com or visit: CarolHarperMedia.com
Amador Community News is a part of the Knight Community News Network, www.kcnn.org. Thank you for supporting your local community media!








Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Amador Community News - Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Updates have been made in all of our departments!
Check them out below, or see our daily posts on Facebook at: facebook.com/AmadorCounty.
Over 3,600 friends!
We tweet these updates on Twitter! Twitter.com/AmadorNews
________________
News & Announcements
Sophia's Well of Wisdom - May 2013 - AmadorInterfaith.com
CANCELLED: Jackson Planning Commission - AmadorGovernment.com
Summer at NY Fitness - AmadorHealth.com
Amador Community College Foundation - Thurs May 16 - AmadorEd.com
Mother's Club of Amador County Yard Sale at Motherlode Holistic - Sat May 25 - AmadorHealth.com
Sutter Amador Hospital Auxiliary Donates $13,000 to Sutter Amador Hospital, Funds help purchase an ultrasound machine for ICU - AmadorHealth.com
Sutter Hospitals in Sacramento Region Earn Straight-A’s in Patient Safety by Hospital Safety Score - AmadorHealth.com
AWA: Myths & Facts - AmadorGovernment.com
AWA consolidates rates to undermine protest - AmadorSoapbox.com
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Men Cycle Across Country for People with Disabilities, stops in Amador County - Tues June 11 - AmadorGroups.com
AmadorArts Announces Free Summer TGIF Concerts Line-up - AmadorArts.com
Amador Transit's Summer Break Youth Pass is back! - LifeInAmador.com 
Amador County Fair Pre-Sales Tickets available - LifeInAmador.com
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THIS SUMMER BUY FROM YOUR LOCAL “AMADOR FARMERS MARKET”

EACH WEEK STARTING IN JUNE 2013:

JACKSON – Starting June 2 through October
Sundays 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
 Mel’s Restaurant Parking Lot on Hwy 49
PINE GROVE – Starting on June 12 through October
Wednesdays 3:00 – 6-PM
Pine Grove Community Park
SUTTER CREEK – Starting on June 8 through October
Saturdays – 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Eureka Street Parking Lot
PLYMOUTH - Starting on August 1 through September
Thursdays 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
McGee Park on Main Street Plymouth 
Contact: Kerry Williams, Amador Farmers Market Manager @ 209-418-7591
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TSPN INTERVIEW: Gina Woods talks with Donna Lyons about the Owie Bow Wowie Project and how it might be able to help comfort the children of wounded soldiers.
http://tspntv.com/home/item/20526-owie-bow-wowie-gina-woods-on-armed-forces-weekly-5-14-13

TSPN'S LIVE BROADCAST ---can be found at their web site at: http://www.tspntv.com/home.
Have a news brief, announcement, press release? Letter to the Editor? A newsletter you'd like to have published? Email them to: acneditor@gmail.com
__________________

Amador Fire Safe Council - Wed May 15 - AmadorGroups.com
Amador County Transportation Commission - Wed May 15 - AmadorGovernment.com
Sutter Creek Commons Committee - Wed May 15 - AmadorGovernment.com 
Amador LAFCO – Thurs May 16 - AmadorGovernment.com
Motherlode Ragtime News & Meeting - Sat May 18 - AmadorArts.com
EMT Course offered by JFD - June thru Aug 2013 - AmadorEd.com 
CANCELLED: Amador Regional Sanitation Authority - Wed May 22 – AmadorGovernment.com

Holding a meeting in your community that you'd like Amador County to know about? Send us a quick announcement/brief, telling us what it is, date, time, location and a brief description of what the meeting is about. Email your briefs/agendas to: acneditor@gmail.com
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Classes, Workshops & Seminars
Beekeeping Class - Wed May 15 - LifeInAmador.com
Cooking Class: Rustic Puff Pastry Turnovers - Wed May 15 - goACRA.org
Laughton Ranch Riding Day Camp Sat May 25 - goACRA.org
Cooking Class: The Art of Pie Making - Tues June 4 - goACRA.org
FREE WORKSHOP: Life Planning - Will you leave a legacy...or a mess? AmadorGroups.com / AmadorElders.org
Flyfishing Class/Fishing Trip - May 18 & 19; June 1 - goACRA.org
NAMI Family to Family Education Class on Mental Illness - Sat May 4 thru Sat June 8 – AmadorHealth.com
Advanced First Aid Course - June 19-21 & June 26-28 - AmadorHealth.com

Holding a class, workshop or seminar? Send us a quick announcement/brief, telling us about it, give the date, time, location and a brief description of what the class is about. Email your briefs to: acneditor@gmail.com
__________________
Activities & Events
Jackson FD celebrates local rescue champs - Wed May 15 - LifeInAmador.com
AmadorArts Networking Mixer - Thurs May 16 - AmadorArts.com
Dad & Me - Sat May 18  
Mother Lode Harvest Open House at Harmony Hill Farm – Sat May 18 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Sutter Creek Theater Presents: Darol Anger and the Furies – Sat May 18 SutterCreekTheater.com
Motherlode Cruise - Sat May 18 - MotherlodeCruise.com
Kennedy Mine BBQ -  Thurs May 18 - goACRA.org
Motherlode Ragtime Meeting - Sat May 18 - AmadorArts.com
Amador County Concert Band presents "An Armed Forces Salute" - Sun May 19 – AmadorArts.com
Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the Amador Community College Foundation - Tues May 21 - AmadorEd.com
Dobra Zemlja's "Taste of Croatia" Tour - May 4-18 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Car Seat Check - Fri May 24 AmadorGroups.com
A-PAL Humane Society's annual "Whiskers & Wine" - Sat May 25 - AmadorGroups.com
11th Annual Trash to Treasures Street Fair – Sat May 25 - LifeInAmador.com
Music Jamboree at The Healing Word Church - Mon May 27 - AmadorInterfaith.com
Blue Mountain Veteran's Music Benefit - May 31-June 2 - bluemountainvets.combluemountainvets.com
Sutter Creek Theater Presents: Rita Hosking and Cousin Jack – Sat June 1 SutterCreekTheater.com
Leila Fowler Memorial Barrel Race - Sun June 2 - AmadorGroups.com
Teva Reel Paddling Film Festival - Sat June 8 - AmadorSoapbox.com 
Breath of Broadway - Sat June 8 - AmadorArts.com
British Soccer Camp - June 10-14 - goACRA.org
Jazzin' It Up in Jackson - Sat Jun 22 - AmadorArts.com
Children's Theater Worskshop begins June 24 - AmadorArts.com

Having an event? Event flyers are only $5/month or unlimited postings of event flyers are only $50/year (yes, year)! Email your flyers (JPEG or PDF) to: acneditor@gmail.com
For more information visit: CarolHarperMedia.com
__________________
Classified Ads 

SEEKING LOCAL, REPUTABLE RESIDENT AS A CARETAKER(S) to look after the Pioneer Resort Lodge Property.  The property will be put on the market for sale and marketed until sold.  The sale of the property may take months or years. The position will be available for qualified candidates in the next 30 – 60 days. Given the duties and overnight stay requirements they are looking for someone, an individual or couple, who are reputable, capable and available to fulfill the following job duties:
1. Maintain the pool, hot tub, General light maintenance, landscaping, housekeeping to keep the rooms in order. 2. Occasionally show prospective buyers around 3. Protect the property from any criminal element, vandals; keep any squatters off the property, very limited guests permitted. 4. No drugs, alcohol, children. Maybe a dog. 5. Commitment to this Position will likely be for 6 months to a year, depends on how long it takes to sell the property.
Pay will be $1,000 per month plus they live on site for free. The resort is going to be closed so there will be no guests to check in or out. Living on property is a must. They don’t need to be there every minute but they do need to be there every night.
Limited guests, no parties of any kind. Candidates must pass drug and back ground checks on a regular basis.
CONTACT:
Tony Wood
Office:  916-999-3901 or 800-593-5800 
Cell:     916-390-1274   
DRE Lic. # 000549071

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE classes on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Martell. Llame a Nora Coryell, 223-3322 para informarse.
  Also, Spanish for Adults classes will resume in May.  There is also a children's class on Tuesdays. Times and locations available for one more new class only....same contact info.

FACING BANKRUPTCY? There is no shame in it. Millions of people are in the very same position you are in right now. Ted Greene can help. Sit down, have a cup of coffee, relax. It’s easier than you think. Call the Law Offices of Ted Greene at (916) 442-8400 or online at: http://www.tedgreenelaw.com/.  And say you saw it on Amador Community News!

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH WELCOMES YOU! "Whoever you are, wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here." Bring your family and friends, be a part of an accepting, loving family! Services are at 8:30AM and 10:30AM in Sutter Creek (across from Walgreens).
Some traditions are worth keeping...find comfort, peace and refuge here! For more information, visit us at: www.TrinitySutterCreek.org.

CLASSIFED AD: FOR RENT Apartment on Pig Turd Alley in Amador City:
Large (1300+ sq. ft.) 1 bedroom 2 bath. Living room, kitchen, dining room, and den that might be a second bedroom. The bedroom and secluded patio are built over seasonal French Gulch Creek. $950/mo., 1st & last. We pay garbage, water, sewer. Contact Dale or Bruce: 209-471-0101

MISSIONARY OPPORTUNITY for a couple to work in Lima, Peru, as managers of a B&B for the next six months starting immediately. The clientele are all English speaking. This would present a great opportunity for a couple to share the Gospel with both the guests and the surrounding community. If you know of a couple who may be interested please contact Bob Mees at  209-295-8856 or email robert@ILITeam.org
“B&B LIMA Located only 10 minutes away from Jorge Chaves International Airport our family style Bed & Breakfast offers guests comfortable, safe, and affordable lodging. Whether you have a quick layover or will be spending some time in Lima we are always sure our guests feel at home. http://peruroadtrip.com/bb

JOIN FITNESS MADE FUN POWER WALK CLASSES IN JACKSON! We meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:15pm. The class is held indoors at the Margaret Dalton Children's Center (Amador First 5) 975 Broadway. We work the entire body - Upper body, core and lower body, as well as your heart with the aerobic pace, set by the music. Your first class is FREE. See my website for more details and the class calendar. www.WalkLiveWithFitnessMadeFun.com or (209) 471-8792

INVISIBLE FENCE is more than just a dog fence, it's freedom and safety. Call Kevin at (440) 665-4581 or visit: www.invisiblefence.com

NEED AUTO WORK DONE? BODY WORK? Get the work done for literally hundreds or thousands less than you'd pay at an auto dealership or corporately-paid mechanic! Body work, oil changes, brakes, clutch, etc. Call Danny at 916-470-9767 to get an estimate.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE TUTOR - All ages and skill levels welcome. 1-on-1, small & large groups, and family-style lessons available on sliding scale based. Classes offered in Amador County! Call 916-607-9691 for more information.
**SPRING SPECIAL! for infants & seniors and home-health workers seeking sign language basics** 

LOCAL NOTARY PUBLIC AVAILABLE! www.laneassociatesonline.com

DOGGIE DOOR MANNERS: Would you like some help teaching your dog that jumping on you or your friends is rude in the human world and that sitting politely opens the door to all sorts of good things. Save on a private training lesson in your home for only $59 or $49 if you come to me in Pine Grove. Limited number available - so schedule yours soon! Contact Cherie Maitland at Our Furry Friends - Training with Respect & Understanding. Call 209-296-4DOG (4364) or email Trainer@dog-b-good.com

GOLDEN NUGGETS SENIOR SINGLES – Founded to enrich the life of senior singles, offers fun and friendship to members.  Meets at 10AM the second Wednesday of every month at Pine Grove Mobile Home Estates, 14074 Irish Town Road, Pine Grove.  The club offers a variety of activities and events, welcomes visitors, and is always seeking new members.  Past club events have included a trips to wineries and farms, hikes, luncheon cruises, barbecues, potlucks and tours. For future activities and further information e-mail GNuggetsSrSingle@aol.com or contact Shirley at 295-2992.

"OUR FURRY FRIENDS" SPECIAL! Check out Our Furry Friends special 20% savings on their in-home private training lessons on Fridays in Amador, El Dorado and Sacramento Counties. For more info visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OurFurryFriendsTraining?fref=ts

WIN 5 FREE SESSIONS! Coaching For Success - Changing a Habit - AmadorHealth.com

Gold Country Wine Tours offers Imperial Hotel package - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Gold Country Wine Tours offers "Cru-Zin in the Vineyard" 4th of July Tour Deal - AmadorFoodandWine.com
__________________

It's only $5/month for event flyers, or $50/year (yes, year) to be a supporting advertiser on ACN! Contact Carol Harper at acneditor@gmail.com or visit: CarolHarperMedia.com
Amador Community News is a part of the Knight Community News Network, www.kcnn.org. Thank you for supporting your local community media!

Monday, May 13, 2013

Amador Community News - Monday, May 13, 2013

Updates have been made in all of our departments!
Check them out below, or see our daily posts on Facebook at: facebook.com/AmadorCounty.
Over 3,600 friends!
We tweet these updates on Twitter! Twitter.com/AmadorNews
________________
News & Announcements


AWA: Ione Fire Chief recognizes AWA for response to water main break - AmadorGovernment.com
AWA consolidates rates to undermine protest - AmadorSoapbox.com
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Men Cycle Across Country for People with Disabilities, stops in Amador County - Tues June 11 - AmadorGroups.com
AmadorArts Announces Free Summer TGIF Concerts Line-up - AmadorArts.com
Amador Transit's Summer Break Youth Pass is back! - LifeInAmador.com 
Amador County Fair Pre-Sales Tickets available - LifeInAmador.com
ACRA Update: Events, Classes, Activities - LifeInAmador.com
Amador County Planning Commission - Tues May 14 - AmadorGovernment.com
CANCELLED: Sutter Creek Planning Commission - Mon May 13 - AmadorGovernment.com
Jackson City Council - Mon May 13 - AmadorGovernment.com
Prostate Cancer Information and Support Group Meeting - Tues May 14 - AmadorHealth.com
Amador County Transportation Commission - Wed May 15 - AmadorGovernment.com
Sutter Creek Commons Committee - Wed May 15 - AmadorGovernment.com 
Beekeeping Class - Wed May 15 - LifeInAmador.com
First 5 Amador: "Dad & Me" at Boston Alley Fitness - Sat May 18 - AmadorEd.com
11th Annual Trash to Treasures Street Fair – Sat May 25 - LifeInAmador.com
Leila Fowler Memorial Barrel Race - Sun June 2 - AmadorGroups.com
Breath of Broadway - Sat June 8 - AmadorArts.com 
Children's Theater Worskshop offered in June - June 24 - AmadorArts.com
Faith Lutheran Pioneer: "Faith Alive" Day Camp - July 1-5 - AmadorInterfaith.com
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THIS SUMMER BUY FROM YOUR LOCAL “AMADOR FARMERS MARKET”

EACH WEEK STARTING IN JUNE 2013:

JACKSON – Starting June 2 through October
Sundays 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
 Mel’s Restaurant Parking Lot on Hwy 49
PINE GROVE – Starting on June 12 through October
Wednesdays 3:00 – 6-PM
Pine Grove Community Park
SUTTER CREEK – Starting on June 8 through October
Saturdays – 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Eureka Street Parking Lot
PLYMOUTH - Starting on August 1 through September
Thursdays 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
McGee Park on Main Street Plymouth 
Contact: Kerry Williams, Amador Farmers Market Manager @ 209-418-7591
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Jackson City Council - Mon May 13 - AmadorGovernment.com
UCC Meeting - Monday May 13 - UCCAmador.com
Amador County Planning Commission - Tues May 14 - AmadorGovernment.com
Prostate Cancer Information and Support Group Meeting - Tues May 14 - AmadorHealth.com
Amador Fire Safe Council - Wed May 15 - AmadorGroups.com
Amador County Transportation Commission - Wed May 15 - AmadorGovernment.com
Sutter Creek Commons Committee - Wed May 15 - AmadorGovernment.com 
Amador LAFCO – Thurs May 16 - AmadorGovernment.com
Motherlode Ragtime News & Meeting - Sat May 18 - AmadorArts.com
EMT Course offered by JFD - June thru Aug 2013 - AmadorEd.com 
CANCELLED: Amador Regional Sanitation Authority - Wed May 22 – AmadorGovernment.com

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Classes, Workshops & Seminars
Beekeeping Class - Wed May 15 - LifeInAmador.com
Cooking Class: Rustic Puff Pastry Turnovers - Wed May 15 - goACRA.org
Laughton Ranch Riding Day Camp Sat May 25 - goACRA.org
Cooking Class: The Art of Pie Making - Tues June 4 - goACRA.org
FREE WORKSHOP: Life Planning - Will you leave a legacy...or a mess? AmadorGroups.com / AmadorElders.org
Flyfishing Class/Fishing Trip - May 18 & 19; June 1 - goACRA.org
NAMI Family to Family Education Class on Mental Illness - Sat May 4 thru Sat June 8 – AmadorHealth.com
Advanced First Aid Course - June 19-21 & June 26-28 - AmadorHealth.com

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Activities & Events
Jackson FD celebrates local rescue champs - Wed May 15 - LifeInAmador.com
AmadorArts Networking Mixer - Thurs May 16 - AmadorArts.com
Mother Lode Harvest Open House at Harmony Hill Farm – Sat May 18 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Sutter Creek Theater Presents: Darol Anger and the Furies – Sat May 18 SutterCreekTheater.com
Motherlode Cruise - Sat May 18 - MotherlodeCruise.com
Kennedy Mine BBQ -  Thurs May 18 - goACRA.org
Motherlode Ragtime Meeting - Sat May 18 - AmadorArts.com
Amador County Concert Band presents "An Armed Forces Salute" - Sun May 19 – AmadorArts.com
Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the Amador Community College Foundation - Tues May 21 - AmadorEd.com
Dobra Zemlja's "Taste of Croatia" Tour - May 4-18 - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Car Seat Check - Fri May 24 AmadorGroups.com
A-PAL Humane Society's annual "Whiskers & Wine" - Sat May 25 - AmadorGroups.com
11th Annual Trash to Treasures Street Fair – Sat May 25 - LifeInAmador.com
Music Jamboree at The Healing Word Church - Mon May 27 - AmadorInterfaith.com
Blue Mountain Veteran's Music Benefit - May 31-June 2 - bluemountainvets.combluemountainvets.com
Sutter Creek Theater Presents: Rita Hosking and Cousin Jack – Sat June 1 SutterCreekTheater.com
Leila Fowler Memorial Barrel Race - Sun June 2 - AmadorGroups.com
Teva Reel Paddling Film Festival - Sat June 8 - AmadorSoapbox.com 
Breath of Broadway - Sat June 8 - AmadorArts.com
British Soccer Camp - June 10-14 - goACRA.org
Jazzin' It Up in Jackson - Sat Jun 22 - AmadorArts.com
Children's Theater Worskshop begins June 24 - AmadorArts.com

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Classified Ads 

SEEKING LOCAL, REPUTABLE RESIDENT AS A CARETAKER(S) to look after the Pioneer Resort Lodge Property.  The property will be put on the market for sale and marketed until sold.  The sale of the property may take months or years. The position will be available for qualified candidates in the next 30 – 60 days. Given the duties and overnight stay requirements they are looking for someone, an individual or couple, who are reputable, capable and available to fulfill the following job duties:
1. Maintain the pool, hot tub, General light maintenance, landscaping, housekeeping to keep the rooms in order. 2. Occasionally show prospective buyers around 3. Protect the property from any criminal element, vandals; keep any squatters off the property, very limited guests permitted. 4. No drugs, alcohol, children. Maybe a dog. 5. Commitment to this Position will likely be for 6 months to a year, depends on how long it takes to sell the property.
Pay will be $1,000 per month plus they live on site for free. The resort is going to be closed so there will be no guests to check in or out. Living on property is a must. They don’t need to be there every minute but they do need to be there every night.
Limited guests, no parties of any kind. Candidates must pass drug and back ground checks on a regular basis.
CONTACT:
Tony Wood
Office:  916-999-3901 or 800-593-5800 
Cell:     916-390-1274   
DRE Lic. # 000549071

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE classes on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Martell. Llame a Nora Coryell, 223-3322 para informarse.
Also, Spanish for Adults classes will resume in May.  There is also a children's class on Tuesdays. Times and locations available for one more new class only....same contact info.

FACING BANKRUPTCY? There is no shame in it. Millions of people are in the very same position you are in right now. Ted Greene can help. Sit down, have a cup of coffee, relax. It’s easier than you think. Call the Law Offices of Ted Greene at (916) 442-8400 or online at: http://www.tedgreenelaw.com/.  And say you saw it on Amador Community News!

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH WELCOMES YOU! "Whoever you are, wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here." Bring your family and friends, be a part of an accepting, loving family! Services are at 8:30AM and 10:30AM in Sutter Creek (across from Walgreens).
Some traditions are worth keeping...find comfort, peace and refuge here! For more information, visit us at: www.TrinitySutterCreek.org.

CLASSIFED AD: FOR RENT Apartment on Pig Turd Alley in Amador City:
Large (1300+ sq. ft.) 1 bedroom 2 bath. Living room, kitchen, dining room, and den that might be a second bedroom. The bedroom and secluded patio are built over seasonal French Gulch Creek. $950/mo., 1st & last. We pay garbage, water, sewer. Contact Dale or Bruce: 209-471-0101

MISSIONARY OPPORTUNITY for a couple to work in Lima, Peru, as managers of a B&B for the next six months starting immediately. The clientele are all English speaking. This would present a great opportunity for a couple to share the Gospel with both the guests and the surrounding community. If you know of a couple who may be interested please contact Bob Mees at  209-295-8856 or email robert@ILITeam.org
“B&B LIMA Located only 10 minutes away from Jorge Chaves International Airport our family style Bed & Breakfast offers guests comfortable, safe, and affordable lodging. Whether you have a quick layover or will be spending some time in Lima we are always sure our guests feel at home. http://peruroadtrip.com/bb

JOIN FITNESS MADE FUN POWER WALK CLASSES IN JACKSON! We meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:15pm. The class is held indoors at the Margaret Dalton Children's Center (Amador First 5) 975 Broadway. We work the entire body - Upper body, core and lower body, as well as your heart with the aerobic pace, set by the music. Your first class is FREE. See my website for more details and the class calendar. www.WalkLiveWithFitnessMadeFun.com or (209) 471-8792

INVISIBLE FENCE is more than just a dog fence, it's freedom and safety. Call Kevin at (440) 665-4581 or visit: www.invisiblefence.com

NEED AUTO WORK DONE? BODY WORK? Get the work done for literally hundreds or thousands less than you'd pay at an auto dealership or corporately-paid mechanic! Body work, oil changes, brakes, clutch, etc. Call Danny at 916-470-9767 to get an estimate.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE TUTOR - All ages and skill levels welcome. 1-on-1, small & large groups, and family-style lessons available on sliding scale based. Classes offered in Amador County! Call 916-607-9691 for more information.
**SPRING SPECIAL! for infants & seniors and home-health workers seeking sign language basics** 

LOCAL NOTARY PUBLIC AVAILABLE! www.laneassociatesonline.com

DOGGIE DOOR MANNERS: Would you like some help teaching your dog that jumping on you or your friends is rude in the human world and that sitting politely opens the door to all sorts of good things. Save on a private training lesson in your home for only $59 or $49 if you come to me in Pine Grove. Limited number available - so schedule yours soon! Contact Cherie Maitland at Our Furry Friends - Training with Respect & Understanding. Call 209-296-4DOG (4364) or email Trainer@dog-b-good.com

GOLDEN NUGGETS SENIOR SINGLES – Founded to enrich the life of senior singles, offers fun and friendship to members.  Meets at 10AM the second Wednesday of every month at Pine Grove Mobile Home Estates, 14074 Irish Town Road, Pine Grove.  The club offers a variety of activities and events, welcomes visitors, and is always seeking new members.  Past club events have included a trips to wineries and farms, hikes, luncheon cruises, barbecues, potlucks and tours. For future activities and further information e-mail GNuggetsSrSingle@aol.com or contact Shirley at 295-2992.

"OUR FURRY FRIENDS" SPECIAL! Check out Our Furry Friends special 20% savings on their in-home private training lessons on Fridays in Amador, El Dorado and Sacramento Counties. For more info visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OurFurryFriendsTraining?fref=ts

WIN 5 FREE SESSIONS! Coaching For Success - Changing a Habit - AmadorHealth.com

Gold Country Wine Tours offers Imperial Hotel package - AmadorFoodandWine.com
Gold Country Wine Tours offers "Cru-Zin in the Vineyard" 4th of July Tour Deal - AmadorFoodandWine.com
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