Monday, 06 October 2014 20:42

Purple Soldiers Run Again

Amador County (September 30, 2014)- Get out your neon and glow sticks and join Operation Care for the second annual Purple Soldier Neon Fun Run to raise awareness of domestic violence. This purposeful night-time event scheduled for the evening of Saturday, October 25th, is sponsored by the Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort, and will begin and end in the Parking Lot across from the Public Service Building on Dalton Road in Jackson. Registration will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the fun run starts at 8:00 p.m.

 

Why Purple Soldiers?

Every October, Operation Care places purple silhouettes in various locations throughout Amador County, representing local domestic violence victims and their stories of courage and hope. This year, the "Purple People" will come to life as victims and supporters walk/run together as Purple Soldiers against Domestic Violence. Participants will complete the run/walk in the dark using glow sticks, flashlights, and street lights. Runners, walkers, and observers are encouraged to decorate themselves with glow in the dark attire as well.  

 

All participants pre-registering will receive a Purple Soldier t-shirt (while supplies last), wristband, and glow products in advance, so they may arrive in style. Pre-registration forms are available online at www.operationcare.org and at Operation Care's office, 619 New York Ranch Road in Jackson, or by clipping it from the Ledger Dispatch. Cost for the run/walk is $20.00 for adults or $35 for a Family Pack (includes 2 adults and unlimited children). Children under 18 are FREE. Anyone interested in volunteering for this exciting event should contact Anna at 209-223-2897. Sponsorships are also available.

 

Watch Operation Care's Facebook page for up-to-date information https://www.facebook.com/operationcare/eventsand join in the fun....YOU can enlist in the Purple Soldier Army to help combat Domestic Violence!

 

About Operation Care

Operation Care has been providing services and safe shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault since 1980. During the 2013/14 fiscal year, we housed 43 women and children at our safe house. Advocates helped 40 victims with temporary restraining orders, and provided crisis intervention to 30 sexual assault victims. The staffprovided 406 peer counseling sessions to 115 adults and 14 children, and hundreds of transports to appointments, court, and other locations.

 

The mission of the organization is to provide domestic violence and sexual assault support services, crisis intervention and education in our community. For more information call 209-223-2897 or visitwww.operationcare.org and https://www.facebook.com/operationcare.

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Monday, 06 October 2014 20:40

Night in Paris Gala

The Amador Community College Foundation cordially invites you to attend our 2nd Annual Gala, A Night in Paris!  Your invitation is attached. Our gala raises ½ of the annual operating expenses for the Amador Learning Center!  Tickets can be purchased online at www.amadorcommunitycollege.org. The menu is published there and you can indicate your menu choices there as well. 

 

We look forward to celebrating with you in an evening that includes elegant Parisian cuisine, dancing to Darren Sexton and the Hwy. 49 Band, and the excitement of fabulous live and silent auction prizes.  The premier live auction prize is a trip to Paris!  If you have questions, please call (209) 304-8094.  Come to the cabaret, my friend!  Thanks for your support!

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Monday, 06 October 2014 20:39

New Open Mic Night at Hein & Co. Books

Open Mic Night every last Friday starting in October

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Monday, 06 October 2014 20:37

Amador Bonsai Society Meeting

The Amador Bonsai Society will hold its next meeting on Saturday, October 11th beginning at 9:00 am in the Amador Senior Center in Jackson. Members will be bringing their collection of ‘Shohin’ and Accent plants; plants suitable for ‘Shohin’ style as well as Accent plants will also be for sale. Nominations for the 2015 Slate of Officers will be accepted during this meeting. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Julienne at 245-4016.

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Monday, 06 October 2014 20:34

Vista Point Planting

WHO: Any person interested in volunteering to make the community a better place.
WHAT: Planting 10,000 daffodils  
WHERE: Vista Point, Hwy 49/88 Jackson
WHEN: October 11th and/or 18th at 9am till noon
Free lunch provided by Mel's (11th) and Jose's (18th). 
Bring gloves, shovel, rake, hand trowel
Please contact Keith Sweet at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 209-419-3770 if you can help.
Keith Sweet
209-419-3770
 
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Amador County Public Health and Animal Control Departments remind residents that rabies in wildlife continues to pose a risk to pets and people. In September 2014, a cat tested positive for rabies after erratic behavior was reported to Animal Control. This feline was vaccinated with a one-year vaccine 2 years ago, but was not given the required booster to maintain protection from the rabies virus. Due to contact with this animal, two people are being treated with post-exposure prophytasis as a preventive measure. These individuals have NOT tested positive for rabies.

"Pet Vaccinations and awareness are the best defense," states Kelly Reason, Amador County Animal Control Director. "Owners need to remember the importance of having their pets vaccinated and to follow up with required boosters to keep their pets and families safe." Indoor animals should also receive this vaccine as bats can be discovered by bets in the home.

In addition to vaccination, there are several things Amador residents can do to protect themselves and their pets:

*Avoid contact with wildlife and animals you do not know.

*If you are bitten: Wash the bite thoroughly with soap and water, seek medical attention, contact Animal County Animal Control, so the wildlife can be tested.

*Contact Animal Control and your veterinarian if your pet was exposed to a bat, raccoon or other wildlife.

Rabies is a deadly disease that kills both animals and humans. When untreated, the rabies virus is almost always fatal. In California, bats, skunks, raccoons, and foxes are the most frequent carriers of rabies. For more information on rabies and pet vaccination, contact your veterinarian or Animal County Animal Control at (209) 223-6378.

Posted by TSPN TV on Friday, 10-3-14

 

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Kam Merzlak and Susie Miller talk about photography.

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Kam Merzlak and Susie Miller open AM Live with lining up their guests for the show. 

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Tom Thompson from Interfaith Food Bank talks to Kam Merzlak about the EMPTY BOWLS Interfaith Food Bank fundraiser on Sunday, October 5th from 11am-2pm at the Amador Senior Center.

ENJOY LUNCH AND FEED A BUNCH!

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Saturday, 04 October 2014 05:16

Group Hug on AM Live on TSPN TV Oct 1, 2014

Susie Miller and Kam Merzlak close out Amador Live with their guests. 

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