Amador County – Cynthia Turner of Detailed Travel in downtown Jackson has made a difference in a Pioneer family’s fight to rebound from a fire that took their home Saturday (July 11th). Wendy Frachon said Turner had 75 people looking for someone to repair the cooling fan on the family’s van on Tuesday, and by Wednesday, Turner reported that she had found the Frachon family a house to rent. Turner’s program, the Wish Exchange, uses modern technology to help families in need in Amador County. Turner said she “started the Wish Exchange Program last year for our County. It was just a way for me to help out some of the families in our area.” The way program works is that she has boxes around the area in different businesses. People with wishes can write down 3 wishes as well as their e-mail address. Turner said: “Once a month I send out a mass e-mail to all of the people who are participating in the program and some close friends and family. Then as a team we can work together and make someone’s wish come true.” She said they range from needing socks for school to “wood to keep warm or even someone wanting to ride a tractor.” On Wednesday, she met Mike Frachon, of Pioneer, who was filling out a Wish Exchange form. He and wife, Wendy and 2 boys, age 6 and 12, lost much of their belongings Saturday night, when their rental house on Silver Drive was lost in a fire. Turner said Wednesday she was “working most of the last few days trying to help them out.” So far she’s accomplished a lot. Lori Bullock of Castle Oak Homes made a money donation, and is looking into a rental property for them. Wal-Mart was waiting for an OK on a donation for school clothes. Susan Manning at the Feed Barn donated cat food and other items for the family’s 3 cats. Hahn’s automotive offered to repair the family’s car for free. Jackson Cleaners donated dry cleaning of their clothes, and a special treatment for smoke. Heaven and Earth Consignment donated work clothes for Mike and some toys for the kids. The biggest news is that Turner was able to find them a furnished house to rent. She said anyone with item to donate and help can drop it at her office, at 30 Main Street in Jackson. She said also, Mike lost his job Wednesday. She said he is a handyman and carpenter. E-mail Turner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. A Frachon Family Fire Victim fund account is also open at Wells Fargo in Jackson. To donate, call Lisa Jabs at 223-0113. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Friday, 17 July 2009 00:40
Cindy's Wish Exchange
Amador County – Cynthia Turner of Detailed Travel in downtown Jackson has made a difference in a Pioneer family’s fight to rebound from a fire that took their home Saturday (July 11th). Wendy Frachon said Turner had 75 people looking for someone to repair the cooling fan on the family’s van on Tuesday, and by Wednesday, Turner reported that she had found the Frachon family a house to rent. Turner’s program, the Wish Exchange, uses modern technology to help families in need in Amador County. Turner said she “started the Wish Exchange Program last year for our County. It was just a way for me to help out some of the families in our area.” The way program works is that she has boxes around the area in different businesses. People with wishes can write down 3 wishes as well as their e-mail address. Turner said: “Once a month I send out a mass e-mail to all of the people who are participating in the program and some close friends and family. Then as a team we can work together and make someone’s wish come true.” She said they range from needing socks for school to “wood to keep warm or even someone wanting to ride a tractor.” On Wednesday, she met Mike Frachon, of Pioneer, who was filling out a Wish Exchange form. He and wife, Wendy and 2 boys, age 6 and 12, lost much of their belongings Saturday night, when their rental house on Silver Drive was lost in a fire. Turner said Wednesday she was “working most of the last few days trying to help them out.” So far she’s accomplished a lot. Lori Bullock of Castle Oak Homes made a money donation, and is looking into a rental property for them. Wal-Mart was waiting for an OK on a donation for school clothes. Susan Manning at the Feed Barn donated cat food and other items for the family’s 3 cats. Hahn’s automotive offered to repair the family’s car for free. Jackson Cleaners donated dry cleaning of their clothes, and a special treatment for smoke. Heaven and Earth Consignment donated work clothes for Mike and some toys for the kids. The biggest news is that Turner was able to find them a furnished house to rent. She said anyone with item to donate and help can drop it at her office, at 30 Main Street in Jackson. She said also, Mike lost his job Wednesday. She said he is a handyman and carpenter. E-mail Turner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. A Frachon Family Fire Victim fund account is also open at Wells Fargo in Jackson. To donate, call Lisa Jabs at 223-0113. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
