The local community is pulling together to help our neighbors in Tahoe recover from the destruction of the Angora Fire. The 3,100 acre fire was contained on Sunday, but not before destroying 254 homes, damaging 25 others and displacing about 3500 people. Amador County residents are holding Angora Fire Donation Drives in three different locations to help the displaced families recover. The Donation Drive will be held Saturday July 7th from 10am to 4pm in…
The Ione City Council had quite a bit to discuss at their meeting on Tuesday. The first item on the table was on the consent agenda, approval of the metal railing for the Safe Routes to School Pedestrian Bridge, which would be constructed by the Ione Pharmacy. Mayor Jerry Sherman had performed a quick survey asking local residents their thoughts on the railing, and was informed that the public was not very happy with the…
Today is the Mother Lode Community blood drive sponsored by the Jackson Rotary. Anyone who gives a pint gets a pint today! If you donate blood you will receive a coupon for a free pint of Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream and T-shirt. Blood donations help patients being treated for accidents, routine surgeries and diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and hemophilia. Thanks to the generosity of local donors when you receive care at Sutter Amador Hospital…
The Amador Fire Protection District and the Sutter Creek Fire department have released their numbers for the month of June. The numbers remain high. The Amador Fire Protection District Battalion’s responded to 119 incidents in June 2007 in the areas which include Pioneer, Pine Grove and Plymouth. The calls included 63 medical aids & 26 vehicle accidents which accounted for 77 percent of the total incidents. 9 of the incidents were fire related: 2 structure…
Caltrans has announced that they will be closing Hwy. 104 in Ione to resurface the existing pavement in downtown Ione. The work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 10th at 9am. This will be an ongoing 36 hour project that was agreed upon by the City of Ione and the local businesses in the area. Access to business will not be restricted during the 36 hour period. Motorist should expect minimal delays, however a detour…
A bill that would remove the power from the California State Legislature to approve new childhood vaccine mandates and hand it over to state public health officials appears to be gaining ground in the capitol. The bill, AB 16, would require that all new vaccines recommended by the Center for Disease Control for children would be automatically mandated in California five years later. Citizens would not be able to speak through their elected representatives and…
Friday afternoon a fatal collision occurred on Hwy 16 near Old Sacramento Rd. The car was apparently traveling east bound on Hwy 16 when for an unknown reason the driver left the roadway rolling over multiple times. The car then caught fire and started a wildland fire that was contained quickly due to the efforts of a local rancher and his water truck. Fire Crews from the Amador Fire Protection District Battalion 20 and CalFire…
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Amador/El Dorado Unit would like to remind you the sale or discharge of all fireworks including Safe and Sane are prohibited in all portions of El Dorado County and in most areas of Amador County. In Amador County the incorporated areas of Jackson, Sutter Creek, and Ione allow Safe and Sane fireworks in controlled conditions away from any flammable vegetation. Safe and Sane fire works…
Last Thursday the AWA Board of Directors adopted the proposed Amador Water System Financial plan and proposed water rate increases. The Directors and Agency staff were asked hard hitting questions on Thursday after a presentation by the producer of the financial plan and cost analysis Bob Reed. The main concern among residents appeared to be that existing rate payers are paying for new development. General Manger Jim Abercrombie explained, “The Board has been very aggressive…
