The largest trout tournament to EVER take place in your region is about to kick-off this Saturday at Lake Amador. 

The California Department of Education has replaced the Distinguished School program this year with the Gold Ribbon designation.  The state scoring rubric evaluates the school’s delivery of State Board of Education curriculum standards as well as the linkage to the LCAP/LCFF process.  The basic questions are  1) Does the school program reflect the State academic requirements?  2)  Does the school’s program reflect the goals as identified in the LCAP?

Elizabeth is in the process of gathering feedback for next year’s LCAP plan now via a series of meetings; don’t forget to participate if you have not done so already.

Congratulations and THANKS to everyone for your focus on YOUR job as it contributes to student progress, accomplishment and ultimate success. 

The uncommonly high support of parents for each of our thirteen school communities contributes mightily to this sort of recognition.

This year only secondary schools were up for application; next year will be elementary schools’ turn.  We do not need to wait for next year to know that our elementary schools are wonderfully effective.  Secondary schools and their students could not achieve this type of distinction without exceptionally prepared students arriving at the beginning of last school year!

This achievement mirrors the one of several years ago of EVERY Senior entering in the Fall GRADUATING in June!

No schools in Calaveras, Tuolumne, or San JoaquinCounties met the requirements for the Gold Ribbon designation, with only three selected in Stanislaus County.  Consequently we have more schools selected than the rest of Region VI together.  We think we may be the only district/county in the state to be so recognized.

Keep on, Keeping on!

With appreciation, and much gratitude to each and every employee, parent, and guardian.

Angels Camp, March 8, 2015 – The top 20 of Calaveras County’s most acclaimed winemakers, chefs and plein air artists in each area of experise will converge at CAMPS Restaurant, 676 McCauley Ranch Road, in Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort, Angels Camp, for the ninth annual Taste of Calaveras from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26. To top off the even mix of wine, food and art offerings, Jill Warren will perform in CAMP’s pastoral garden setting.

“Taste of Calaveras brings the absolute best of Calaveras County together for one afternoon of cultural and sensory bliss,” stated Sherri Smith, owner and chef of Camps Restaurant and president of hosting organization, the Angels Camp Business Association. “It is truly a magical time to taste the finest that Calaveras has to offer and interact one-on-one with winemakers, chefs and artists while taking in the music and the breathtaking atmosphere overlooking the golf course and Bear Mountain.”

While winemakers pour their award-winning wines, chefs hand out samples of culinary delights and artists paint from their palette, guests will be able to engage in a number of short educational cooking and wine demonstrations by celebrity chefs and winemakers. To take a break from all the tasting, guests can participate in a putting contest on the golf course and bid on items in the extensive silent auction.

Providing dynamic background music, Warren will perform under the wisteria-covered arbor. She is an accomplished musician, songwriter and stage performer and now a local favorite. She was chosen to perform in the successful all-girl rock band, Miss Behavin,’ at Disneyland and has toured the Western U.S. opening for the likes of Boy George, the Everly Brothers, Janis Ian and Taj Majal. As a solo artist, Jill recorded two full-length CD's. To spice things up, Jill joined an all-female rock band “Somebody's Ex” as a singer, electric and acoustic guitarist and songwriter.

Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door and also include an etched commemorative wine glass. Proceeds from the event go toward the many community projects of the Angels Camp Business Association. 

Tickets can be purchased online at tasteofcalaveras.com and are also available at CAMPS Restaurant, Calaveras Visitors Bureau Downtown Angels Camp, Middleton’s Furniture and Appliance or by calling (209) 736-1333.

Kitti Ruttan talks about the Cat Show at the in Ione this weekend at Evelen Bishop Hall in Ione, presented by the Wine Country Cat Club on AMLive

This years Plymouth Flea Market is discussed by Lynn Clevenger of the Plymouth Foothills Rotary on AMLive and your invited.

Supervisor Richard Forester gives his Summary Report for the Amador County Board of Supervisors Meeting of 3-10-13 on Amador Live

JACKSON, CA – Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort’s slots and table games paid out over $3 million to guests during the month of February. 

“February was a great month for patrons at Jackson Rancheria,” said Rich Hoffman, CEO of Jackson Rancheria. “March is sure to be just as rewarding with all of the exciting spring events and promotions that we have planned for our guests.”

Promotions

March Mania Swipe & Shoot

Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in March from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dreamcatcher’s Club® members will receive a swipe for every 750 points earned

Win Free Slot Play, Dining Credits, or up to $1,000 Cash!

Break the Bank

Win up to $5,000 Cash

Every Saturday in March from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Dreamcatcher’s Club® members receive entry into the drawings for every 100 points earned

10 winners will be called each Saturday to Break the Bank!

Spring Clean Sweepstakes

Win up to $500 Free Slot Play or a Dyson® Vacuum!

Friday, March 6 and March 20 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dreamcatcher’s Club® members will receive a swipe at any kiosk for every 1,000 points earned

Gift of the Week

Earn 1,000 points between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Every Saturday in March

Print your receipt from any kiosk to redeem your prize!

30^th Anniversary Drawings

Win your share of $30,000 Cash and Free Slot Play!

Monday, March 30 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Dreamcatcher’s Club® members will receive drawing entries based on their tier for every 100 points they have earned since the February 8, 2015 drawing

Concerts and Events

Global Knock-Out: Middleweight Title– Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m.

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo– Friday, April 10 at 8 p.m.

Amador Wedding Faire – Sunday, May 3 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Comedy Bandidos– Tuesday, May 5 at 7 p.m.

Aaron Lewis – Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m.

5th Annual A Divine Affair– Saturday, May 30 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Salt-N-Pepa– Saturday, June 20 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are available at JacksonCasino.com or the Casino Cashier’s Cage.

Located in the Sierra foothills town of Jackson, CA, Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort is owned by the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians, a federally recognized Indian tribe. A sovereign government, the Rancheria is dedicated to developing projects that not only enhance the tribe’s ability to remain self-reliant, but also reflect a commitment to be a good neighbor.

JACKSON, Calif. - An Amador County philanthropic organization, the Spinty Foundation, is donating $450,000 toward the building of a $1.2 million infusion therapy center in Jackson, a needed community service that will allow cancer patients to receive care near their homes, it was announced Wednesday evening.

With this major gift and $26,000 in other donations, Sutter Amador Hospital Foundation has already raised the majority of funds needed from the community in 2015 in order to receive a matching grant from Sutter Health to construct the new infusion therapy center.

"Most cancer patients in Amador County need to travel an hour and sometimes more to receive infusion services, such as radiation and chemotherapy," said Sutter Amador Hospital CEO Anne Platt. "We are very happy that the Spinty Foundation made such a generous gift so that, when completed, all cancer patients in Amador County and beyond will have access to excellent infusion services right here in their own community."

Nearly two-thirds of Amador County cancer patients are travelling outside of the county to receive infusion treatments, which causes hardships for patients, their families and caregivers. In addition, the Sutter Amador infusion therapy center will be aligned with others in the Sutter Cancer Centers in Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region and, therefore, will be able to offer services and treatments not currently available in Amador County.

The 2,500-square-foot infusion therapy center will have up to nine infusion therapy rooms and will be located in the Sutter Amador Outpatient Services Center at 100 Mission Blvd. in Jackson, adjacent to Sutter Amador Hospital. This center will improve the patient and family experience and provide a greater continuum of care for patients. With the new infusion therapy center, Sutter Amador Hospital plans to recruit a second oncologist to its medical staff.

Other details of the planned infusion therapy center include:

Patient/Family Comfort Items
* Reclining chairs for our patients, which would allow the patient to adjust to their desired comfort level and not be dependent on the nurse to adjust their chair. Heated seats would provide additional comfort during treatment.
* Blanket warmers for our patients. The majority of infusion treatments are provided to patients at room temperature and can make the patient feel cold. Warm blankets provide immediate comfort.
* Coffee/tea service to patients and families in the waiting area.

Healing Environment
* Some infusions are long - up to 10 hours - and patients desire some distraction to help decrease anxiety during treatment. The new infusion therapy center will have TVs and listening devices, which have been shown to alleviate fears, help coping and provide a distraction.
* Artwork will create a less clinical and more healing environment.

This major gift comes on the heels of another philanthropic success for oncology services at Sutter Amador Hospital. The community raised $151,000, with a Sutter Health matching donation of $150,000, in order to purchase a Tomosynthesis 3D Mammography Unit and a Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Attachment to detect breast cancer more efficiently and effectively. The donor party Wednesday evening also celebrated that success.

To partner with Sutter Amador Hospital in support of this and other fundraising initiatives, please contact Jody Boetzer in the philanthropy office at (209) 257-7619.

Artist, James Aarons shares his work at the Fine Eye Gallery on TSPN's Art & About with Shari Schreiber.

Artist, David Camardo shares his work at the Amador Arts Gallery on TSPN's Art & About with Shari Schreiber.