Powder House Estates Subdivision
Ione Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan
Ione residents are being asked for their input into the city’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan. The city is included in the County’s overall Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan that identifies several possible bike lane and pedestrian improvements for Ione. A committee of city council members and citizens has received community input and proposed fine tuning and re-prioritizing the county list. On Wednesday, January 30 at 4:30 pm, the city council will hold a public hearing to discuss priorities suggested by the committee and submit a revised plan to Amador County Transportation Commission for their re-evaluation and adoption of the City’s plan.
Jackson Planning Commission Recommending No New Homes in 2008
Tuesday night, Jackson Planning Commissioners approved a recommendation to the City Council that no new homes be built in Jackson in 2008. The commission heard public comment on the city’s Housing Equivalent Units Allocation for 2008 - the annual recommendation of the number of new houses allowed based on the capacity of the cities infrastructure, including sewer and water facilities. The commission is also recommending that project designs include traffic improvement for bicyclists and pedestrians, affordable housing to meet or exceed the cities’ policy, child care opportunities, green building practices and show an economic benefit to Jackson. Commissioners suggested if the City Council did not agree with the Housing Equivalent Units Allocation, they could implement stricter Design Criteria.
Plaque Commemorates Mel & Faye’s Diner
Home for the Holidays Update
Now it’s time for TSPN’s Home for the Holidays series – featuring fun, free or low cost activities for the whole family to enjoy right here in Amador County, now through New Years Day! Here’s a look at what’s coming up this weekend:
The Interfaith Community of Choirs will perform at the Sutter Creek Open House, Saturday evening, December 8th. Their concert at the Methodist church will start following 6:30 pm Los Posadas candlelight Walk that begins at the Immaculate Conception Church on Spanish Street and ends at the Methodist Church. The concert is free to the public and will include music from their Festival of Carols concert, as well as, holiday sing-along songs.
Final 2 Senior Flu Shot Clinics
The last 2 Senior Flu Shot Clinics held by Amador County Public Health Dept are scheduled for today and tomorrow. Today, flu shots are available between 2 – 3:30 pm and there’s an Early Bird Clinic on Thursday from 6:45 – 7:30 am. Both clinics will be held at Amador County Public Health office, 1003 Broadway, Suite 203 in Jackson. These clinics are targeted for high-risk individuals including those 60 and over or those with chronic medical conditions or children 6 months to 5 years. The cost is $20 for high-risk individuals and the Health Department will bill Medicare for those who are eligible. To find flu shots at other locations, go to the following websites: www.findaflushot.com www.raleys.com www.flumist.com
Child Abuse Prevention Council Workshop
Anyone who works with children may want to attend a free training workshop on reporting child abuse or neglect. Childcare providers, clergy and church staff, teachers, or volunteers who work with children, may all be in a position to suspect child abuse or neglect. The Amador County Child Abuse Prevention Council will present a free Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reporter Training workshop on Wednesday, November 14, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the County Administrative Center, Conference Room C. Professionals who are mandated to report suspected child abuse and neglect, as well as volunteers and others who work with children are encouraged to attend. ACCAPC uses training materials provided by the State Attorney General’s office. Please R.S.V.P. to the ACCAPC so that enough training handouts will be available. 223-5921 or email, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">'+addy_text25576+'<\/a>'; //--> . Additional workshops will be scheduled as requested.