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Distemper Virus Outbreak
A deadly
viral outbreak is spreading among dogs in the Sacramento area. The virus, known as “distemper”,
causes respiratory and
neurologic problems, fevere, and thickened footpads. The virus is extremely
contagious. It is most commonly associated with domestic animals such as dogs,
although ferrets are also vaccinated for it. Doctors in Marysville Veterinary Hospital
are seeing the most cases – eighty percent of the dogs brought in do not
survive. Reports of infected dogs in adjacent counties are now being reported. There are no reports so far for Amador County.
Although there in cure, symptoms can be treated. Owners are advised to bring
animals in immediately if they suspect they are infected. The virus does
not affect people or cats. A vaccine has been available since the 1960’s, but
authorities believe owners are either unaware or lazy in acquiring vaccinations
for their dogs.
Scholarship Essay Announced
The Sacramento Chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility has announced its 2008 High School Scholarship Essay Contest, open to high school seniors in Sacramento and surrounding counties. More than $10,000 in total scholarship money will be awarded to the top 10 winners in the contest. To enter the contest, students must submit an essay of 500 words or fewer describing their thoughts on the quotation from US Marine Corps Medal of Honor winner Major General Smedley Butler, “War is a racket…in which the profits are measured in dollars and the losses in lives.” The deadline for submission of entries is Wednesday, March 5, 2008. For more details, go to the PSR/Sacramento website, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 916-955-6333. Essays may be submitted online via the PSR/Sacramento website.
Burglary Suspects
Jackson vs. Cars "For Sale"
The City Of Jackson
has taken action against the string of parked “For Sale” vehicles along Highway
49 downtown. The City Council voted to install signs prohibiting parking from
midnight to 6am. According to City Manager Mike Daly, “abandoned” vehicles have
become a “general nuisance” and a “blight” on the scenery of downtown Jackson. Daly also said
the vehicles for sale were occupying parking space needed for residents and
businesses in downtown Jackson.
The decision is pending until the Council gets approval for the signs from
Caltrans.
Proposition 93
Managing Growth in Sutter Creek
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Powder House Estates Subdivision
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PG&E's Little Local Improvements
Jackson’s Main Street is undergoing a mini-face lift. Yesterday, PG & E crews could be seen working hard on repainting and repairing the light poles. The poles are owned and maintained by PG & E. The crew consisted of 6 men with an additional two floaters as needed. When TSPN caught up with them, the crew was applying a second coat of paint to poles and light fixtures. According to Foreman Jim Bowen, the service was proceeding as planned, and could have been done faster if he had a more experienced crew. When they finish up with Jackson they’ll be moving on to the next stop – Sutter Hill.
Voyeurism At Holiday Cleaners in Jackson
Mayor's Honored Guest Presented at Jackson City Council Monday
Student Jacob Schmidt was the first to be the
“Mayor’s Honored Guest” at Monday’s Jackson City Council meeting.
The program, implemented by the city last month, provides an opportunity for
junior high and high school students to visit
a City Council meeting, sit with
the Council, open the meeting by
leading the flag salute, and
learn more about city how government works. Students interested in being
the Mayor’s Honored Guest must submit
an essay or letter by the 25th to the city
council as to why they would like to be
the Mayor’s honored guest. Students are selected by a committee made up
of the Mayor, a Councilmember, the City Manager and a member of the public or a
teacher. “Honored Student Guest” nights
are held at the first Jackson City Council meeting of the month, which is held
on second Monday of the month
starting at 7PM. For more information, call City Manager Mike Daly at 223-1646. of each month