In 2010 CalaverasGROWN secured a grant from the USDA to study the feasibility of and plan for a Livestock Processing facility for the Central Sierra region. While this idea is nothing new, this recent effort has finally gotten the train moving towards the creation of a USDA inspected livestock harvest and processing facility. The steering committee, which includes members with diverse backgrounds from throughout the Central Sierra region, has done an enormous amount of research, investigation, planning and modeling. CalaverasGROWN is now ready to present these findings to the community. They invite all those who are interested in a USDA inspected livestock processing facility to come out to one or both of the upcoming public meetings. Monday, September 17th, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in Sutter Hill at the Amador Co. Health and Human Services Bldg, 10877 Conductor Blvd. Sutter Creek On Monday, September 17th in Sutter Hill and on Tuesday, September 18th, 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. in Angels Camp at the Calaveras Co. Fairgrounds For more information, visit our website at www.CalaverasGROWN
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At The Upcountry Community Council (UCC) meeting September 10th the consideration of two projects by the Amador Fire Safe Council for Title III funding was discussed. The two projects are Firewise Communities development and development of a High Country Community Conservation Wildfire Protection Plan. The UCC feet strongly that public outreach and education about fire protection is needed for residents in our very high fire risk area. The Amador Fire Safe Council was seen as the only agency with the potential resources to focus on this education. It was the general consensus of UCC that the Amador Fire Safe Council has been doing excellent work in this regard. And the Council moved to send a letter to the Board of Supervisors to grant funding to the Amador Fire Safe Council for these projects.
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BloodSource will hold a Mother Lode Community blood drive to meet the community's need for blood and blood products. All walk-ins are welcome. The blood drive is sponsored by Sutter Amador Hospital. Donating blood is safe, easy and takes about an hour. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be at least 17 years old (16 with a signed BloodSource Parental consent form) and be generally healthy. There is no upper age limit for blood donations. Donors must bring a photo ID and should drink plenty of fluids before donating. Potential marrow donors can register for Be the Match through BloodSource. Find more information at www.bloodsource.org the blood drive is being held at the Jackson Civic Center 33 Broadway Jackson, Thursday, October 4 11:30 am -- 5:30 pm For more information about the Mother Lode Community blood drive please call BloodSource at 1-800-995-4420 x60039.
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