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Friday, 28 May 2010 04:03

AM Live 5-28-10 - Dr. Ask: Fillings

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Sunday, 23 May 2010 18:00

129th Annual Italian Picnic and Parade

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Thursday, 27 May 2010 06:03

AWA Will-Serve Workshop Gets Developer Input

Amador County – The Amador Water Agency board of directors Wednesday held a workshop on its Will Serve Ordinance, hearing specific requests from county developers. The board continued the workshop to resume at 9 a.m. today (May 27th). Plymouth developer Bob Reeder of Reeder Sutherland said he did not believe refunds of conditional will-serve fees should cost the agency “one dime.” He said developers are OK with the 25 percent payments of will-serve fees (over 3 years), and the accelerated pay period. He said “we can live with it, we’re not super happy about it.” But he said a proposed 2-year expiration period of conditional will-serves was “an issue for us, especially if we’re asked to put money up front.” Reeder said if a developer pays for water capacity expansion, then the conditional will-serve expires and the developer has to “go to the end of the line,” they run a risk that “somebody else can come in and take the capacity they just paid for.” Ione developer Ciro Toma recommended tying the conditional will-serve expiration period to a tentative map, which he said usually has a 2-year term, but can be extended through the issuing land agency for up to 10 years. Toma said AWA could review the conditional will-serve if the developer seeks an extension on the tentative map. He also urged a refund option for land owners to be able to change plans and partially recoup fees paid. Ione developer Rob Aragon proposed tying the conditional will-serve’s first payment to issuance of the “final map,” saying it was closer to other regions, which don’t charge fees until occupancy of the building. Aragon asked about the 10 percent first payment, and what it funded. Director Terence Moore said it goes toward the cost to get a water main extended to a developing area, but “we don’t want to pretend that the 10 percent will get it built.” He agreed any money spent to do so should be refunded to the developer. Aragon said AWA can already get fees paid early and require a developer to build infrastructure, and then give conditional will-serves that still require capacity in the system. He said he worried about “historical policies that can’t be put forth,” and urged the board to “look at the final map stage.” The board continued the workshop to 9 a.m. today (May 27th), at the start of the regular board meeting. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Thursday, 27 May 2010 06:06

Amador Sheriff Says Riff Raff Distrub Peace at River Pines

Amador County – An unidentified caller reported that a group of males was disturbing the peace in River Pines earlier this month. The caller, who would not give his name, and could not name the subjects, said that “a bunch of riff-raff” (a group of males) was “driving around and threatening neighbors.” The incident was occurring behind the River Pines Store, across the street, and up on a hill across Highway 16E on May 18th. That same day on Sugar Pine Drive, a welfare check was requested for a male who had “been drinking and destroying his house.” The caller said the subject was bipolar, manic depressive, and he believed the subject could “take care of himself any longer.” The caller said in conversation earlier that day, the subject “was not making any sense.” A burglary was reported May 18th on Circle Avenue. The caller reported that a break-in had occurred possibly sometime that afternoon. The back door had been kicked in, and closets and drawers had been gone through. Missing items included a fax machine, a computer and speakers. Wal-Mart on Wicklow Way reported the threat of crime with the intent to terrorize on May 18th. The caller said an employee was terminated, then made verbal threats of physical harm to the “loss prevention manager,” who was “fearful for her safety.” The reporting party said the suspect was “expected back at the store sometime” the next day for follow-up paperwork. Petty theft was reported May 19th, occurring on Highview Way. A woman reported that gift cards were taken from her top drawer. She said she was on vacation and her son had friends over and that’s when they went missing. She said the gift cads had been used. Last Friday, an unlawful entry to a dwelling was reported occurring at Community Christian Church on Ponderosa Way. A homeless man was found inside the facility and was asked to leave. He was last seen on foot heading up Ponderosa Road. The man reportedly “left personal belongings behind at the church.” On Monday, 5 juveniles were reportedly vandalizing the new playground equipment at Plymouth Elementary School. The caller said one of the juveniles had a baseball bat. 2 of the juveniles were approximately 15 years old and the others were age 12 and under. On May 19th, Wells Fargo Bank on Main Street in Jackson reported a suspicious person. The employees felt that a man had been possibly “casing the branch.” He was described as a white male with a medium build, in his 50s, with long gray hair, black sunglasses, a black sweatshirt and light blue jeans. On May 18th, a caller reported the theft of property, after selling a 1996 Pontiac Firebird for $300 in April. A “stop payment” had been placed on the check, and the reporting party was “unable to get funds.” Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Thursday, 27 May 2010 06:05

Sutter Gold Opens Office in Sutter Creek

Amador County – Sutter Gold Mine Company (SGM) recently opened a public office in downtown Sutter Creek, while at the same time continuing the process of converting its Sutter Creek-based tourist facility back into a working gold mine. The idea for the off-site office came from Mine Manager Stacy Rhoades, who says he saw an increasing need for “a suitable working area for our expanding mine staff.” Although the company is permitted to build an on-site office, he said the downtown location will better suit the need for more space. “We are excited to be joining the distinguished local vendors in downtown Sutter Creek,” said Holly Boitano, Health Safety and Environmental Coordinator. “At some point after we begin our operations, we will also be looking into establishing point of sale offices for mining supplies, which would be a source of sales tax revenue for the city.” Boitano said it’s also a good way to establish a presence in the local community. The building in which the office is housed has a history of businesses related to mining operations. The original store and adjoining residence were established in 1869 by Carlos Soracco, whose son Frank operated a mining supply store. Decades later, Boitano’s grandfather Maurice, along with business partner John Fereccio, rented the space for a grocery store and hardware store selling mining supplies. Rhoades said the office is “technically open” now, but he plans on holding an official open house within the next month. SGM controls over three miles of Mother Lode property, 90 percent of which has yet to be explored. The current resource estimate for the Sutter Gold Project indicates that a collective 700,000 ounces of gold could possibly be extracted from this area. The Colorado-based incorporation is a self-described “junior gold exploration and development company” currently focusing its efforts on the Sutter Creek area project, also known as the Lincoln Project, named after the original Lincoln Mine from which prospector Leland Stanford made his fortune. Most of the potential gold extraction exists along the Melones Fault in the eastern portion of SGM’s property and mineral holdings. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Thursday, 27 May 2010 06:08

CAO Daly Takes Assistant CAO Position in El Dorado County

Amador County – County Administrative Officer Terri Daly’s resignation on Tuesday began the closure process on many years of service she has provided to Amador County. Daly resigned shortly after accepting the position of Assistant CAO for El Dorado County. She has served Amador County in her current position since March 9, 2007. She has a long history of local service, including a wide variety of administrative and human resource functions. Before her current position, she served as the Amador County In Home Supportive Services Executive Director. An announcement released by the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday said Daly has “more than 20 years of private industry management experience” and “four years of public administration with the county.” Board of Supervisors Chairman Brian Oneto stated, “We’re sorry to see Terri leave, but she served the County well during her tenure and we support her decision to pursue other opportunities for herself and her family.” In a letter presented to the board on Tuesday, Daly said “it is with a mixture of sadness and excitement that I submit my letter of resignation.” “It’s a great opportunity for me, it’s a bigger county and a really good fit in a lot of ways,” said Daly. “There aren’t many places I can go to within commuter distance without having to uproot my family.” In response to Daly’s decision, the Board formed an Ad Hoc Committee to recruit potential applicants for the CAO position. According to her contract, Daly will give 60 days notice to provide Amador County with the opportunity to find someone to fill her position. Daly’s last day will be July 23rd. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Thursday, 27 May 2010 06:12