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Water Pipeline in Plymouth
Also at the city
council meeting, a public hearing was conducted regarding eminent domain
actions for the Evitt access agreement. The city of Plymouth and the Amador Water Agency have agreed to
build a water pipeline to bring safe treated water from the Tanner Reservoir to
the city. The pipeline will be owned and operated by the Amador Water
Agency. Once the pipeline is installed, the city will be able to meet its
current water demands and provide water for the projected growth in local
population. However, Plymouth
must acquire an eminent domain easement outlining the Evitt Property for the
shortest, fastest, access route in which to build a pipeline. So far, the Evitt
property is the only land deemed safe for the current project. Mayor Jon Colburn has been publicly
opposed to the project. The resolution passed, though Mayor Colburn
stated that his approval of the resolution did not change his stance on the
project itself.
U.F.O In the Amador Skies?
Some locals may be wondering if they were the only ones who witnessed an Unidentified Flying Object passing through the night sky this weekend. Residents of Jackson and Amador City reported seeing a large bright object that was neither a satellite nor a planet. Not to fear – it wasn’t alien -- it was American. The sun was reflecting off the space shuttle Atlantis while it disembarked from the International Space Station. Atlantis undocked from the InternationalKennedy Space Center tomorrow. The Atlantis mission began February 7 and delivered the European Space Agency's Columbus laboratory to the space station. The mission also included three spacewalks, the delivery of a new crewmember to the station and the return of another astronaut after his nearly four month stay aboard the complex. Space Station at 1:24 a.m. Monday, ending its almost-nine-day stay at the orbital outpost. The Atlantis crew is expected to complete its 13-day mission with a landing at NASA's
Amador Fair Swine Seminar
The
Amador County Fair held a Swine Seminar to educate children and professionals
on various swine raising and breeding techniques last Sunday. Dr. John Hensen
of Fresno State University
presented information on
swine, including improving the quality of pork sold at the junior livestock
auction. A new swine judge was announced and introduced. The event was
held in the Spur Auditorium on the Amador County Fairgrounds. For more
information about the presentation or the new swine judge, call 209-245-6921.
Heavy Winds Cause Havoc
Amador County has been experiencing an unusual winter spell of warm days, cool evenings, clear skies, and little wind. But not for long - forecasters have been observing a change. Last night, Amador County saw wind gusts as high as 26 miles per hour in some areas. The night before was the same, with high winds gusting across the lower foothills. In Sacramento last night, erratic winds knocked down power lines, caused power outages and knocked down trees. Driving was dangerous for thousands of rush hour commuters in the morning hours. Wind-related accidents were reported across the Central Valley. Although the immediate forecast doesn’t call for it, more unpredictable winds should be anticipated in the coming week.
2-14-8 Voting Report wth Sheldon Johnson and Alex Lane
Casino Workshop in Buena Vista
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Former Amador County Convict Arrested
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Deadly Car Accident
The California Highway
Patrol reported two new accidents yesterday evening – one of them fatal. The
fatal accident occurred around 5:50pm in Pine Grove. Jerry Hudson, a resident of Fair
Oaks, was driving a 2007 Harley east bound on Pine Grove Volcano Road at an unknown
speed and failed to negotiate a curve. He crossed the westbound lane and
ran off the road. Hudson
struck a dirt embankment and was ejected from the vehicle. Another accident
occurred on Jackson Valley Road.
The subject failed to negotiate a turn in the roadway and traveled onto the
shoulder, striking a fence. No injuries were reported.
Amador Recreation Agency has Strategic Plan
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