Debris removal work continues in the western and central Jesus Maria areas as well as in the Old Gulch, Wendell, and Moke Hill areas. Twelve debris removal crews are now in the field. Seventeen sites of the 598 properties in the debris removal team have now been cleaned. Three erosion control crews are now engaged in actions to control erosion and runoff concerns, pre-debris removal. State and Federal EPA representatives have reported the removal of…
"All,I would have preferred to do this in a way that wouldn't create so much stir, but I suppose there is no way to accomplish that. I confided my leanings to a few people and given the leaks, it appears I should have chosen more wisely. It is true that I have decided not to run for another term. A host of personal responsibilities, as well as a growing distaste for politics, have brought me to this…
On Thursday October 22 at the Kennedy Mine in Jackson, there will be a Music and Comedy event called Rock ‘N Relief to raise funds for the Butte Fire Fund, administered by the Amador Community Foundation. The Jackson Lions Club, Amador County Association of Realtors and the Calaveras Association of Realtors have all endorsed this event. Besides attendance at the event, we are seeking anyone that would like to volunteer in any way, donate…
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are now available for workers and self-employed individuals who lost their jobs or had their work hours substantially reduced as a result of the Valley Fire in Lake County or the Butte Fire in Calaveras County. President Obama’s federal disaster declaration of September 22 opens the way for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits for people who were affected by the fires, but who do not qualify for regular UI benefits. DUA provides…
(Sutter Creek) The Amador Water Agency has notified proponents of a referendum of the legal insufficiency of their petition, according to a letter released yesterday from the Water Agency to the Ratepayers Protection Alliance (RPA). As a result, the Agency will not rescind recently-approved drought rates on water service, nor will it put the issue up for a county-wide vote. The letter formally denies certification of the referendum, advises the RPA that this referendum…
Looking for Craft Booths and Chowder Entries for this year’s Volcano Chowda Chomp! Come to Volcano’s Armory Hall on Sunday, November 1st for the Fourth Annual Chowda Chomp. Private and commercial competitors from local homes and restaurants will serve up their favorite chowder for tasting and voting. The Chomp begins at 11 a.m. and the tasting (and eating) continues until 2 p.m., with awards announced at 3 p.m. Last year, the Chowda Chomp attracted more…
“What a fabulous night for Hospice!” said Dan Riordan, Executive Director and “I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the sponsors, artists, volunteers, merchants and everyone in attendance who helped make the 17th Annual Art on the Lawn “Celebrate Life” fundraiser such an enormous success for our agency. With outstanding support by our community we were successful raising over $50k for the first time ever! As I announced the night of the event,…
Reminder: the free Flu Mist clinics will be conducted at all Amador County Schools throughout the month of October. The first clinic will be held on October 5th at Jackson Junior High School and Jackson Elementary School. Only those students with signed parent permission slips will be given the Flu Mist. The flu clinic schedule and forms are available on the individual school websites, or the district website at www.amadorcoe.org. Once you have filled out…
