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Thursday, 09 October 2014 20:17

Ruthella Turner is on Amador Live on TSPN TV Oct 9, 2014

Ruthella Turner talks to Richard Forster about Yard Sale Fundraising Event on Sat, Oct 18th 8am-4pm. Donations needed. Call Carla 304-5714 or UCC 296-2785.

Published in AML

Thursday, 09 October 2014 20:15

Roam on Amador Live on TSPN TV Oct 9, 2014

Monique Graziadei and Richard Forster talk about what's going on Amador Live.

Published in AML

Thursday, 09 October 2014 20:04

What's Happening on AM Live on TSPN TV Oct 9, 2014

Monique Graziadei and Richard Forster line up their guests for today's Amador Live.

Published in AML

Thursday, 09 October 2014 20:00

NORRA Announces New Regulations and Event Format for 2015 GT Mexican 1000‏

NORRA Announces New Event Formatting For
2015 NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally

-- Sanctioning Body To Separate Vintage And Evolution Classes --
-- NORRA Creates New “Historic Trophy” Category --
-- Tire Size Regulations Also Announced For 2015 --

(Agua Dulce, Calif.): As the off-road world prepares for this weekend’s annual gathering at the 2014 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo Powered By General Tire, NORRA (National Off Road Racing Association) today announced new event formatting and tire sizes for next year’s General Tire NORRA Mexican 1000.

Citing the need to stay true to NORRA’s “Honoring the Past. Forging the Future” event theme, next year’s Mexican 1000 will separate the Vintage four-wheel classes from more modern Evolution and Rally categories. Beginning in 2015, the unlimited-style Vintage class vehicles must represent vehicles (and some technology) that were built by 1992 or earlier.

NORRA will also insure that certain vehicles classes with limited wheel-travel can also participate with the Vintage categories in the rally.

The fun-themed rally -- known affectionately as “The Happiest Race on Earth” -- is scheduled to take place from Saturday, April 25 through Wednesday, April 29, 2015 and will run the length of the Baja peninsula from the seaside city of Ensenada to the white sandy beach resort town of San Jose del Cabo.

For 2015, NORRA is working toward balancing the needs of vintage racers like Don Roundtree and his recently restored Sandwinder Buggy (top) with the desires and capabilities of modern high-performance cars such as this Team El Martillo four-seater.

More modern historic unlimited off-road vehicles built after 1992 will run with the Evolution and Rally-Raid-based vehicles in a newly named “Historic Trophy” category.

While the 2015 NORRA category regulations are still being finalized, the sanctioning body will also institute new tire size rules. Next year all Vintage four-wheel classes will be limited to 35” tall tire sizes, while all Evolution, Rally and Historic Trophy vehicles cannot use any tire larger than 37” tall.

Along with tightened regulations regarding various Vintage classes, NORRA will also offer separate routes used on each of the four rally day’s to better suit both types of four-wheel vehicles.

NORRA used a similar split route format with very positive results in 2014 and looks to better perfect that unique concept at next year’s 6th annual Mexican 1000 rally. Next year’s rally will once again separate cars and motorcycles with enough time and distance between two and four-wheel entries to insure participant enjoyment and safety.

Motorcycles are an important component to the NORRA Mexican 1000 family of competitors. As it did in 2014, next year NORRA will again evolve its motorcycle format to highly elevate the safety of two-wheel racers all the way down the Baja peninsula.

In addition, those choosing to compete in the Vintage classes will run using NORRA’s traditional GPS (with road book back-up) navigation format, while all Evolution, Rally-Raid and Historic Trophy classes must adapt to the road book and odometer navigation (with limited GPS files as back-up) used in international rally-raid events.

As has been NORRA tradition, the routes will be kept secret until just prior to the rally’s start, with no pre-event course reconnaissance (pre-running) allowed.

“As a group, NORRA wants to insure that our expanding family of racers has a clear understanding of where the Mexican 1000 is going,” explained organization President Mike Pearlman. “We spoke to many of our customers, and it was clear the Mexican 1000 has reached an important crossroad. Creating the most enjoyable event possible while staying true to the vintage off-road movement we are responsible for igniting are our first priorities. Blending those goals while also expanding the event’s ability to insure our Evolution class participants have a good time is a tough balance. We feel that these new formats and tire regulations are the proper way to insure the future.”

A diverse field of over 200 trucks, sedans, buggies and motorcycles are expected to take on a 1,300-plus mile, four-day on and off-road rally in 2015. In keeping with a popular NORRA tradition, online registration for all participants in the 2015 Mexican 1000 will once again commence precisely at 12:00pm (noon, PST) on New Year’s Day, January 1st.

NORRA is supported by the generous support of General Tire, American Racing Wheel, Azunia Tequila, South Point Hotel and Casino, Walker Evans Racing, Bilstein Shocks, KC HiLites and MasterCraft Safety.

Published in Local

Thursday, 09 October 2014 19:56

Amador Library display of Mental Health resources for MentalIllness Awareness Week

Amador County Library is featuring a display of books and resources about mental illness, treatments, recovery, wellness - all new books that the Library was able to purchase through a gift from NAMI Amador. There are also manyFREE NAMI pamphlets about mental illnesses and their treatments, all good information for the public.

Last fall NAMI Amador and Amador County Behavioral Health received one of the CalMHSA Community Outreach grants for rural counties - one of 20 in the state. And did we do outreach! We held the first Stroll to STOP Stigma (the second was held last Sunday), we hosted a a very successful Community Forum to talk about stigma and the challenges for recovery living with mental illness.

With some funding left from the grant, NAMI Amador has continued to support in small ways community efforts to eliminate stigma and increase knowledge about mental illness. The gift to our Library was one of these projects. Another recent project was to supply NAMI Amador information about our classes and support groups, plus the professionally written NAMI pamphlets on mental illnesses, treatments and recovery to Amador Sheriff’s Department for their most recent critical incident training.

We have other projects in mind and are exploring the best ways we can enhance efforts to reduce the stigma of mental illness in our Amador community.

Posted by TSPN TV on Thursday, Oct 9, 2014

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Wednesday, 08 October 2014 06:37

Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort Jackpots Pay Out Nearly $3 Million in September

Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort’s slots and table games paid out nearly $3 million to guests during the month of September.

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

2014 Sierra Harvest Brew-Fest

Sunday, October 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This Festival features Craft Breweries from the Sierra Foothills and surrounding areas

Enjoy live music by Slade Rivers Band

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

Fall’n Cash Swipe & Win

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in October from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Earn 750 points to swipe Dreamcatcher’s Club® card

Win Free Slot Play, Dining Credits, and Cash!

2^nd Annual Autoberfest

Jackson Rancheria is giving away an Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and a BMW for Autoberfest!

Enter Every Saturday and Sunday in October from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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

Car Giveaway will take place on Sunday, October 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

$25,000 Halloween Spooktacular

Win up to $10,000 Cash on Friday, October 31 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Dreamcatcher’s Club® members receive an entry for every 100 points earned on October 31

Dress in a Halloween costume to receive 100 bonus entries

Choose a jack-o-lantern to reveal Free Slot Play or Cash prize

Gift of the Week

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

Every Saturday in October

Print your receipt from any kiosk to redeem your prize!

Four Fortunes Table Game Hot Seats

Thursdays at 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. and Fridays at 5 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Dreamcatcher’s Club® members who are actively playing with club cards at any Table Game could be sitting in the Hot Seat!

Playing on the Four Fortunes game board will reveal cash prize!

Concerts

Josh Turner – Thursday, October 30 at 7 p.m.

The Chicago Alliance – Friday, November 21 at 7 p.m.

The Robert Cray Band – Thursday, December 11 at 7 p.m.

Aaron Lewis – Thursday, January 15 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.

Posted by TSPN TV on Tuesday, Oct 7, 2014

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Wednesday, 08 October 2014 06:33

UCC Yard Sale Fundraiser October 18

UCC Yard Sale Fundraiser

Saturday, October 18th, 2014

8AM to 4PM

19386 Hwy 88, Pine Grove

Help out your community by donating items to be sold for the fundraiser, volunteering to help, or just come shopping!

Funding for the Upcountry Community Center is

provided by the generous donations of individuals and groups, fundraising events, and through grants. We offer services such

as the Angel Tree and Back-Pack 2 School projects, food

distributions, playgroups, community workshops and meetings, information & referral, and so much more!

For more information call:

Carla Fry @ (209) 304-5714 or the

Upcountry Community Center @ (209) 296-2785

Posted by TSPN TV on Tuesday, Oct 7, 2014

Published in Local

Wednesday, 08 October 2014 06:30

Amador Fire Safe Council meeting special presentation‏

The public is invited to a special presentation by CALFIRE at the Amador Fire Safe Council meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 3 p.m. at the GSA building, 12200B Airport Road. This is a reschedule of the After Action Report for the recent Sand Fire that occurred in Amador and El Dorado counties. Please join us for this informative event.

Posted by TSPN TV on Tuesday, Oct 7, 2014

Published in Local

Wednesday, 08 October 2014 06:26

TRI CITY COPS N KIDS Golf Tournament October 17

The Sutter Creek Officers Association, along with the Police Officer Associations of Jackson and Ione, is teaming up with the Amador Community Foundation and announcing the first annual Cops-N-Kids Charity Golf Tournament. This tournament will be held at the Castle Oaks Golf Course on October 17, 2014. Proceeds will be disbursed by each individual association to benefit their respective community.

With that being said, we are requesting your assistance in making this event a success. In addition to tee and corporate sponsorships, we are requesting donations for raffle prizes from businesses in the area. Any contributions your organization can make will be greatly appreciated. Our tax identification number will be available to upon request.

Posted by TSPN TV Tuesday, Oct 7, 2014

Published in Local

Wednesday, 08 October 2014 06:24

Child Abuse Prevention Council News - October 2014

CAPC Newsletter

October 2014

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Hello friends of CAPC!

In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Amador CAPC would like to remind everyone that children are affected in many ways by violence in the home. Whether it is directed at them or not. Whether it is physical, verbal, emotional or otherwise.

The Hands and Words are not for Hurting Pledge is a step families can take to start a conversation about how we may hurt others or ourselves and the steps we can take to make positive changes.

Please help share the work we do and forward this to your friends and colleagues too.

Thank you for everything you do to help prevent child abuse in Amador County!

Hands & Words are not for Hurting

October 19-25, 2014

Take the pledge:

"I will not use my hands or words for hurting myself or others."®

These thirteen words help us pay attention to the things we say and do to ourselves and others that causes pain.

This year October 19-25 is the national Hands and Words Are Not For Hurting campaign. The Pledge encourages dialogue about all forms of abuse and violence...from name calling, belittling, put downs, and negative self talk (I'm stupid, ugly...) words that can escalate to physical violence and abuse.

Please join with hundreds of thousands of children and adults around the world who have taken the "Purple Hands & Words Pledge:"

Trace your hand on purple paper, sign your name and age.
Post your pledge wherever people live and work together to serve as a visual reminder of your personal commitment to stop and think before you say or do anything hurtful.
Discuss with your family the choices that every member makes when they become angry or upset. Everyone gets angry. Everyone disagrees.
Anger is a feeling. Abuse and Violence is Always a Choice.
Discuss what you will not do with your hands and words when you are angry.
Promise not to call each other names, put each other down, hit, slap, kick, spit....
Never touch anyone when you are angry.

Important! Never shake a baby or young child. If you become angry or frustrated when caring for a baby or young child, do not have the child in your arms. Put the child in a safe place until you are calm or someone else can care for the child.

It is always OK to ask for help.

Reprinted from the Hands and Words are not for Hurting Project. Please visit www.handsproject.org

for more information.

Amador County 24/7 Crisis Line:

209-223-2600

Operation Care Domestic Violence and

Sexual Assault Services

209-223-2897

National 24/7 Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-422-4453

California 24/7 Youth Crisis Line

1-800-843-5200