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…
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers affected by the recent wildfires in Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, Montana and Washington State that USDA has programs to assist with their recovery efforts. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) can assist farmers and ranchers who lost livestock, grazing land, fences or eligible trees, bushes and vines as a result of a natural disaster. FSA administers a suite of safety-net programs to help producers…
Plaid Friday in Amador is Back... ...and we are ready for holiday joy! First things first. Yes, this is an email about being sent in July about holiday event preparations. As many of you know, Plaid Friday went county wide in 2014 and the response was thrilling! In preparation for our fourth year we've upped our game and have our own website to inform both customers and business owners alike. It will be the central location for the…
Traffic Tickets / Infractions Amnesty Program On June 24, 2015, the Governor signed into law a one-time amnesty program for unpaid traffic and non-traffic infraction tickets. Here is what you should know: When will the amnesty program be available?Start: October 1, 2015End: March 31, 2017 Who can participate in the amnesty program?There are two groups of people who can participate in the amnesty program: Persons with unpaid tickets whose fines were originally due…
Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort is pleased to announce that the Casino and Hotel are fully operational following the devastating Butte Fire. “As we return to full operations, we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their patience and support,” said Rich Hoffman, CEO of Jackson Rancheria. “We are especially thankful for the brave firefighters who fought this horrific fire and for the support of the American Red Cross and our Tribe.”…
(Sutter Creek) Fire fighters used high-pressure gravity-fed pipelines in the Amador County upcountry to fight the Butte Fire during widespread power outages that disabled Amador Water Agency water facilities throughout the area. High volume hydrants on the Amador Transmission Line (ATL), the major gravity pipeline that runs from Lake Tabeau to AWA’s water treatment plant on Ridge Road, provided water to fire fighters even as the fire raged all around the pipeline intake above…
Amador Upcounty Rotary accepting Butte Fire Donations at Arco's Self Storage Please feel free to donate the listed items below at Arco's Self Storage to be distributed by Amador Upcountry Rotary. This will help evacuated individuals to be resettled into their homes or start anew. - Kitchenware - Pots & Pans - Tables & Chairs - Towels & Bedding - Children’s Toys - School Supplies - Laundry Supplies - Toiletries - Clothing - Camping Supplies…
Fire Prevention Week is coming upon us again (October 4 – 10) and we are preparing for our local events here in Jackson. This year’s theme is “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm”. The key message of this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign is to install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home, including the basement. Larger homes may need more…
