Fire restrictions were lifted in the Eldorado National Forest Tuesday, October 2. Visitors can once again use wood and charcoal fires as well as stoves and lanterns outside of developed campgrounds as long as they possess a valid California Campfire Permit and follow the permit regulations. Despite cooler temperatures and recent storms, fuel conditions in most of the forest are still dry,” said Bob Patton, fire management officer. “Visitors should make sure they scrape down…
The Great Sutter Creek Chili Cook-Off and Car Show held last Saturday on Main St in Sutter Creek was a resounding success, according to Lisa Klowsowski, the event chair and Sutter Creek Business and Professional Association president. This first annual event attracted hundreds of chili lovers and car buffs on a beautiful Fall Amador County afternoon. Klowsowski said that the car show was somewhat of an impromptu event, but event organizers were thrilled by the…
Learn to help those you are serving by learning about services throughout Amador County. A coalition of Amador County public resource agencies is holding a Resource Fair for Service Providers, Thursday, October 4th from 3:30—6:00 pm at the Argonaut High School Multi-Purpose Room in Jackson.
Don’t forget A Mother Lode Community blood drive will be held today -- Thursday, October 4 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Jackson Civic Center, 33 Broadway, Jackson. To give blood, you must be in generally good health, free from cold symptoms for at least 48 hours; be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent); and weigh at least 110 pounds. There is no upper age limit for donating…
Important Road Closure Notice if you’re in Drytown: Church Street in Drytown will be closed from 8 am to 3 pm, today, Thursday Oct 4, from New Chicago Road to Hwy 49. Crews will be replacing a culvert across Church St. School Bus traffic will not be affected as buses will pass through before crews start in the morning and will be able to pass at the end of the day.
A generous donation from the estate of a retired teacher to the Amador County Library will update the libraries books for children and teens. The Amador County Board of Supervisors have approved the increased library budget from this cash donation which will in turn be used to buy the new books. According to Laura at the Amador County Library, the library wants to attract more young people, and the best way to do that is…
Now here’s a creative idea to make Halloween more fun and easier on the pocketbook. Jackson Girl Scout Troop 360 has planned a Halloween Costume Exchange for Monday, October 8th in the Jackson Elementary School cafeteria. Costumes for the whole family – infants to adults -- are being collected for Monday night’s event. Families are invited to come to the costume exchange and find costumes for the big night – and it’s all free –…
Do you know CPR? Do you need CPR/Defibrilator certification for your job? Do you wish you were trained in case you needed to give CPR to a family member in an emergency? The American Red Cross is offering 2 classes in Adult CPR and Automatic External Defibrilator training this fall in San Andreas. Classes on Wednesday October 24 and Wednesday November 28 will run from 6 – 10 pm at the American Legion offices at…
State Treasurer Bill Lockyer released a report Monday on California’s financial outlook for the next 20 years. Lockyer says it’s critical the state invest in highways and schools as the population grows. But the report warns if California can’t do a better job balancing the books, it could be more than 14 billion dollars in the red in 20 years. Lockyer recommended a combination of cuts and taxes… “Basically, what Ronald Reagan and Pete Wilson…
