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have a great holiday weekend,

amador county!

in this issue…

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community groups & organizations

page 4-5

opinions & issues Editorial: ―Little Freedoms‖ by Carol Harper Legislature Approves 2011-2012 Spending Plan page 6-7 - amador living & recreation

page 8 - art, music & theater TGIF: Catch Crystal Image Band at Pine Grove Park

page 9 - food & wine

page 10 - more announcements

pages 11-33 - amador county events

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community groups & organizations

www.AmadorGroups.com

The Amador County Master Gardeners E-News Monthly Newsletter, Public Class Schedule or Event information is ready to download. Click on the link to take a look for some great information.

Master Gardeners E-News - June '11 Contents: In this issue of the Master Gardener E-Newsletter: Are bees required to make tomatoes?, Bug or Not a Bug?, Food Safety Tips for Your Edible Home Garden, Yarrow, Take Steps Now to Con-serve Water, El Dorado County Fair, Flower Color Different than Last Year, Save the Strawberries, Free MG and MFP

Classes, and more! View the newsletter here. http://ceamador.ucdavis.edu/newsletterfiles/newsletter3145.htm

WINE & DINE AT THE MINE – Sun July 10 from 4-7PM at the Kennedy Mine, Jackson. Join us for Foothill Conser-vancy's annual fundraising BBQ, to be held for the first time at the Kennedy Mine overlooking historic Jackson. Great food, fine wine, live music, fun raffles and auctions, and best of all -- wonderful people! Don't miss it.

Tickets: $30 adults, $10 children under 12. For ticket information call Susan at 267-5506

See http://www.foothillconservancy.org/pages/events.cgi?calcatid=1&calid=331&_fn_=195.327.311.331 for more infor-mation.

AMADOR COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS FUNDRAISING THEATER NIGHT - Sun July 10. Gates open at 6PM, Curtain at 8PM at the Volcano Amphitheater. All proceeds go to the Interfaith Food Bank. This years fund raising will be held at Volcano Amphitheatre . We will be selling beverages. Come early and picnic.

contact Donna or Annalies (223-3874) LOCATED Next to JBCA. Tickets $20 each..

Grand Prize Raffle Tix $5 each or 6 for $20 More info to come!

Raffle Tickets $1 each or $20 for a two arm length - Sold the night of the play

CONTACT: Donna Amerine [email protected] or call (209) 223-3874

UPCOUNTRY COMMUNITY COUNCIL - Mon July 11 from 6-8PM at the Vet's Hall, Buckhorn Road, Pioneer. AGENDA:

1. Introductions

2. Announcements—5 minutes

3. Approval of May 9, 2011 Minutes?--5 minutes

4. County Update- Supervisor District 3, Ted Novelli—5 minutes

5. Discussion of elements for Buckhorn Town Center in County General Plan—Staff from County Planning Dept—20 minutes; Further Discussion of Community Plan for Buckhorn Town Center—Debbie Dunn---20 minutes

6. Update on Upcountry Transportation Issues---Gary Reinoehl---20 minutes

7. Status Report on Amador Water Agency---Don Cooper---15 minutes 8. Report from Fire Protection Committee—Rich Farrington—15 minutes

9. Report on Amador County Regional Planning Committee—Rebecca Brown---5 minutes

10. Update on Amador County Recreation Agency—Debbie Dunn—5 minutes

11. Other Items of discussion and future agenda items—3 minutes

12. Adjournment

SAVE THE DATE! A-PAL HUMANE SOCIETY'S ANNUAL "BARK IN THE PARK" - Sat Sept 24 at the Italian Picnic Grounds, Sutter Creek. Registration and Vendor Info: Ruth Hartley (223-1470 or 482-1946)

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opinions & issues

www.AmadorSoapbox.com

Little Freedoms By Carol Harper

Editor, Amador Community News

www.NewsAmador.com

I recently attended the Jackson City Council meeting, and sat at the media table—something I hadn’t

done in a while. Years ago, Jackson used to be my beat when I was a reporter for the Ledger Dispatch,

and it was interesting to see that not too much had changed (except for a changing of the guard) as far

as how meetings were conducted.

About an hour and a half went by as the city council members patiently listened to each citizen as

they voiced their concerns about the National Hotel. The majority expressed their gratitude; some were

even downright passionate in defending the fact that the National was being renovated by local busi-

nessman Stan Lukowicz, that he cared enough to take on the monumental project with his own dollars.

Others brought out the importance of the historicity of the project, that, although the necessary i’s were

dotted and t’s crossed as the project floated through the Planning Commission and City Council, it

might have been nice for the local historical organizations to be consulted or included—whether the issues were about windows,

doorknobs, paint, stucco…or walls that might tumble down.

In any event, American citizens have a right to build a business, just as much as they have a right to be heard in a city council

meeting. An hour and a half could be viewed as a waste of time—or a chance to witness the American voice in action.

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the free-

dom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of

grievances.” The First Amendment, Constitution of the United States

When I was young, on most Sunday mornings and evenings, I would accompany my Dad as we walked over to the church next door

and raise the U.S. Flag. He had actually made the pole that the Flag waved upon; every weld from top to bottom had meaning. He

taught me how to fold and unfold the Flag, how to respect it, not to let it touch the ground. I would watch as it would unfurl on the

way up the pole, the sun shining through the stars and stripes as I’d watch it snap in the wind.

“The Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.”

- Flag Desecration Amendment, Constitution of the United States

When I worked in the Bay Area, I had a Russian friend who told me the story of when she first came over to the United States. She

was in her early teens, and her grandmother had won a lottery for a one-way ticket to America. Knowing that she was at the age

where young Russan girls had no choice but to submit to prostitution, her grandmother gave the ticket to her, along with the blessing

and hope for a better life.

Lisa Furzikova’s first experience in an American grocery store was a Safeway store. Her eyes bugged out of her head as she had

never seen so much food in her entire life. She said she spent over two hours, taking individual food items off of the shelves, staring

at them as if she had never seen a jar or can of food in her life.

“You don’t know what you have here,” she said, as she told this story at the party after her Naturalization ceremony.

"I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, po-

tentate, state or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Consti-

tution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance

to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service

in the armed forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian

direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose.” - Oath of Alle-

giance, Rule 8, Subdivision C

Read the rest of this article at: www.CarolHarper.com

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opinions & issues

www.AmadorSoapbox.com

From the California Budget Project:

Legislature Approves 2011-12 Spending Plan

Last night, the Legislature approved a 2011-12 spending plan that closes the state's budget shortfall through a mix of deep spending

cuts, projected revenues higher than previously forecast, and other changes. This "quick and dirty" analysis looks at the key provi-

sions of this budget agreement, including the "trigger reductions" that call for even deeper spending cuts if revenues are not expected

to reach projected levels.

Statement: Jean Ross on the Passage of 2011-12 Budget The California Budget Project, a nonpartisan public policy research group, released the following statement from Executive Director

Jean Ross in response to the budget agreement approved by the Legislature last night:

"This is a very tough budget for families and communities across California. The new spending plan includes deep reductions to

critical public programs and institutions. These cuts will make it more difficult for young Californians to get the college degree they

need to get ahead in the job market, make it harder for kids and families to obtain basic health care, and scale back the social safety

net at a time when the economy is still struggling.

"We applaud some components of this budget, such as efforts to rein in ineffective redevelopment agencies and improve collection

of sales tax owed on purchases made online from out-of-state retailers, and the decision to drop the costly sale of state office build-

ings.

"Still, it is deeply disappointing that the approved budget does not reflect a balanced approach that combines additional revenues

with spending reductions to move the budget toward balance. Unfortunately, this goal will likely prove elusive without a change to

budget rules that allow a handful of legislators to block passage of a spending plan that reflects the priorities of a majority of Califor-

nians. Our state must make the public investments needed to create a healthy private sector and promote broad-based economic op-

portunity."

Stay up to date with the latest developments at www.cbp.org.

AMADOR DEMOCRATS PICNIC/BBQ - Tues July 5 from 5:30-8:30PM at Pine Grove Community Park.

FUN - Let’s have FUN with a good old fashioned picnic and barbecue.

FOOD - Bring your own food (hot dogs, hamburgers or whatever) and beverages and even something you can share with friends (chips or salad). The Democratic Club will provide the charcoal, condiments, ice and cold water to drink.

ICE CREAM will be available from Munnerlyn’s (the best ice cream in Sacramento)!

MUSIC - Meghan O’Keefe and Green Room will provide entertainment.

GAMES - Pin-the-tail-on-the-Donkey / Tea-Bag Toss.

www.amadordemocrats.org

AMADOR COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE meets the 3rd Thurs of each month at 6:30 p.m. located in Martell Plaza on Hwy 88, 12275 Martell Road Suite #11, Martell, CA 95642, www.amadorGOP.com

AMADOR COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE - Meets on the 4th Thurs of the month at 7PM at the Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson. www.amadordemocrats.org

PROGRESSIVE WOMEN'S COMMITTEE meets the 1st Thurs of the month at 11:30AM at Thomi's Banquet Room in Jackson. NEXT MEETING: July 7. The buffet luncheon is $15.00 which includes entree, salad, vegetarian offering, vari-ous drinks, coffee, tea, dessert, tax and tip. Please respond to Sally at [email protected] no later than the Tues be-fore the meeting. Note: If you make a reservation and cannot attend, please call and cancel by Wednesday noon. 267-0177, as you may be billed for the luncheon if you do not show up and have not cancelled.

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amador living & recreation

www.LifeInAmador.com

Gardening Tip from Paloma Pollinators...

Rain, Rain...

The Tuesday night rainstorm was a great natural watering for the garden. You might use this extra water in the soil for germinating

vegetable seeds such as beets, lettuce and carrots or nitrogen fixing 'green manures' such as buckwheat. Before the soil dries out,

sow your seed and then cover with a light layer of mulch such as leaves, wood chips or straw. This mulch layer will retain some of

that moisture so that the seeds have a chance to germinate. A light layer of mulch also offers some protection to seeds and seedlings

from the voracious appetite of the birds.

If you aren't planning to plant veggies in part of your garden this year, today would be a perfect time to seed a nitrogen fixing cover

crop such as buckwheat. This legume is a good choice for summer cover crop as it is not only partially drought tolerant but also has

the ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.

Enjoy the day!

Sean Kriletich, Paloma Pollinators

Purveyors of fine honey and vegetables

[email protected]

THE UCCE SMALL FARM WORKSHOP SERIES: MAXIMIZING DIRECT MARKET APPEAL - Fri July 8 from 10AM-3PM at the Amador Co. Health and Human Service Bldg. 10877 Conductor Blvd, Sutter Creek. Maximizing Direct Market Appeal, Post-Harvest Handling for Direct Marketers, Value Added Processing for Small Growers. This class is a must for small scale farmers who are directly marketing their products through farmers’ markets or other outlets. It will cover how to improve and maximize your direct mar-ket appeal, how to handle your crops between harvest and sale as well as processing your products to add additional value.

The workshop will be taught by Shermain Hardesty PhD and Marita Cantwell PhD. Dr. Hardesty, the director of the UC Small Farm Program and Coop Ext. Economist in the Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics at UC Davis. Dr. Cantwell is a Coop Extension specialist in post-harvest physiology, handling and storage of intact and fresh cut vegetables. http://ceamador.ucdavis.edu/workshops

Fee: $15.00 (lunch included). Please register on-line on or before July 6, 2011 at

http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=6828

Contact: Sean Kriletich, UCCE Program Representative, (209) 223-6837 or (209) 402-7801 [email protected]

STORY SAVERS WORKSHOP - Mon, July 11 from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM at the Senior Center (229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson). Do you know someone who is elderly, seriously ill, or terminal? Would you like to help them review the significant events of their life and turn those memories into a permanent keepsake? If so, consider attending the July Story Saver Workshop.

$20 donation Includes:

Six hours of instruction and an 80 page workbook written by the facilitator

Introduction of interview styles and formats (prompts, photographs, sites)

Workshop time to practice the techniques

How to transform collected memories into permanent material

Computer instruction on: Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, and Magix

(NOTE: workshop assumes participant understands computer basics; class only addresses how to use these programs for archiving memories!) Free raffle (Memory Jar) Snacks.

Workshop facilitator, Bonnie Evans, uses her hospice experience and master’s degree in cultural anthropology to record the signifi-cant memories of ordinary people. She will be sharing the methods used to complete and self publish 18 life reviews, 5 family histo-ries, and ―In Full Bloom‖ (the history of Amador Senior Center).

Contact Bonnie Evans for more information or to register: 296-6996 or [email protected]


amador living & recreation

www.LifeInAmador.com

Making sure your family and your home is SET for an approaching wildfire and a possible evacuation is the second part of CAL FIRE’s READY-

SET-GO fire safety program. “Right now is a good time to review your evacuation plan (Wildfire Action Plan) with your family. Don’t wait until

the smoke is swirling around your home because by then it is too late” says CAL FIRE’s Amador-El Dorado Unit Chief Kelly Keenan. “Practicing

your evacuation plan now if you have one or creating an evacuation plan and practicing it now will ensure a much smoother departure in the face of

a wildfire or other major emergency. Failing to plan is planning to fail. Are you willing to risk the health and welfare of your family?” adds Chief

Keenan.

If an evacuation is imminent, have your evacuation kit(s) and other valuables in your car. Have your car backed into your driveway with your

doors and window closed (this way you can drive forward out of your driveway). Keep your family and pets close by. Dress in appropriate cloth-

ing (natural fibers versus manmade fabrics), have goggles and a mask to protect you from the smoke. Alert your family and neighbors. Drink

plenty of water and stay tuned to your local television/radio stations for updated news.

If time allows, prepare the interior of your home by doing the following:

Shut off gas at the meter and turn off all pilot lights.

Leave your lights on in the house so firefighters can see your home through the smoke.

Shut all your windows and doors; be sure to leave the doors unlocked.

Remove flammable curtains and window shades. Close metal shutters.

Move furniture to the middle of the room, away from window and doors.

Shut off your air conditioning.

Then prepare the exterior of your home:

Move flammable items such as patio furniture, door mats, and children’s toys inside the house or far away from the side of your house.

Shut off your propane tank.

DO NOT leave your sprinklers on; they deplete the local water pressure.

Leave your exterior lights on.

Seal exterior vents if time permits.

Survival tips if you are trapped:

Stay CALM, do not panic. Focus on what you need to do to survive.

Shelter yourself and your family members away from outside walls.

Wear long sleeves and long pants made of natural fibers.

Stay hydrated. Fill sinks and tubs for an emergency water supply.

Place wet towels under doors to keep embers and smoke out.

Make sure you can exit your home if it catches fire but remember that it will be 4 to 5 times hotter outside than inside your home.

“It is always best to leave your home well ahead of the wildfire. Roads quickly become clogged with vehicles (people evacuating and emergency

service equipment responding to the fire) and the smoked filled air can cause people to become disoriented and panic. Protect your loved ones and

get set today and rest easy tonight because it is not a matter of if a wildfire will happen but when a wildfire will occur” warns Chief Keenan.

For more detailed information on what you have read, please visit CAL FIRE’s website www.readyforwildfire.org or call 530-644-2345 to re-

ceive a free brochure on the READY-SET-GO program and evacuation tips for your family and pets.

"Surviving a Wildfire"

Part II:

Are You Good To GO?


TGIF: Catch Crystal Image Band at Pine Grove Park

Friday, July 8 at 6PM

Pine Grove Park

The five-member band Crystal Image will be performing its audience-pleasing clas-

sic rock oldies for the AmadorArts free TGIF summer series. the energetic, always

happy and smiling musicians will play a variety of styles, from the 60s and 70s to

country, blues, and originals too. You’ll want to get up and dance or at least sing

along to all your old favorites. The band was recently voted #9 out of 200 bands on

the 2011 KCRA A-List. Don’t forget your picnics and lawn chairs.

Crystal Image, from right here in our region, plays under the direction of John

Covert on keyboards and vocals. He’s an award-winning songwriter, and his original

songs have been featured in popular TV shows and movie releases, including The

Sopranos, General Hospital and others.

Michael Samaritano, known as Mr. Rock N Roll, is on lead guitar and vocals. He

recorded for Columbia Records at the age of 16 and he’s opened shows for The

Shirelles and The Chiffons. As an ex-movie stuntman, Samaritano brings excitement to the stage and audience with his crazy antics

and excellent vocal renditions of artists like James Taylor and John Fogerty.

Steve Farrell , on harmonica/guitar/vocals, can explode onstage with fiery blues/rock harmonica solos or weave beautiful soft,

soulful notes into songs. A photographer, Farrell sometimes leaps into the crowd and gets great action stills and video of the audi-

ence . As a graphic designer, he created the band's logo, flyers and website.

Bubbly and energetic, Stephanie Farrell plays bass guitar and will sing and dance her way into your heart. Jerry Tamburino was

born to drum. His name, 'Tamburino', means 'little drummer' in Italian. He has been performing professionally since the mid-1970's.

As the drummer for Crystal Image he provides the solid, driving dance beat. He also belts out great vocals to hit songs like Wild

Night (Van Morrison/ John Cougar Mellencamp) or Take it Easy (The Eagles).

AmadorArts will present its next TGIF free concert on July 15 in Mollie Joyce Park, Pionner, featuring the music of Mokelumne

Crossing. Visit www.amadorarts.org for more information.

Crystal Image is also playing on Saturday, July 2 at the Cannonball Run 11 am Volcano and at the Amador Fair Aid Plymouth fair-

grounds 6:15 pm

art, music & theater - www.AmadorArts.com

BG’s LOUNGE Behind Mel & Faye’s in Jackson July 1 – Bryan Keith Band July 2 – FreeZeout SUTTER CREEK THEATER PRESENTS: DEL SCORPION AND THE STINGERS, www.suttercreektheater.com SIERRA RIDGE "MUSIC ON THE RIDGE" SERIES July 1 - Wingnut Adams. 7 to 9 no cover charge ` NEW CD will be available www.sierraridgewine.com DARCEL HUNTER, www.darcelhunter.com July 16th Drytown Club 2:30 to 4:30.....Clark's Corner in Ione 7 to 9 www.darchella.com HERB BOXHORN JULY 3, SUNDAY from 10:30 to 1pm. KIT CARSON LODGE; SILVER LAKE (Hwy. 88) Open air concert- free to all but if you choose they do have a special brunch on the lodge's deck and indoor restaurant (May need to call beforehand for brunch reservations; 209-258-8500; meet the new lodge owners too!) Music with Herb Boxhorn, Klaudia Promessi, Felipe Ferraz and Joanne Craig-Ferraz STORY WINERY 2011 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - www.zin.com Saturday, July 2: Jazz Uncorked **4 th of July Weekend** 12 noon to 3:00 pm Sunday, July 3: Singing Steve Johnson **4 th of July Weekend ** 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm MOTHER LODE RAGTIME SOCIETY - August 12 -14, 2011. Visit www.suttercreekragtime.com for more information, or call 209-405-1563if you have any questions.


www.AmadorFoodandWine.com

food & wine

VINO NOCETO’S 4th OF JULY 4-BANGER SPECIAL!

Saturday & Sunday, July 2nd & 3rd, 11am – 5pm

Monday, July 4th, 11am – 4pm

11011 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth (at the corner of Dickson Road & Shenandoah Road)

Join the nutty crew at Vino Noceto, renowned producer of Sangiovese wines, for a fun-filled Independence Day featuring our 4th

of July 4-Banger Special! This fabulous 4-pack consists of a 2010 Frivolo, a 2008 Nutz!, a 2008 Noceto Sangiovese, and a 2007 Ris-

erva Sangiovese, and is sure to be a hit at your holiday celebration. Big Nut, Little Nut, and Frivolo Fanatic club members can get

the 4-Banger for the exceptional price of $49.50 +tax; regularly a $70 value. Even if you’re not a club member, we still want you

to feel the holiday love and save $15 on the 4-Banger, at $55 +tax.

For more information, call 209-245-6556 x4 or 877-4NOCETO x4, or visit www.noceto.com

AVIO’S RED, WHITE & BUBBLY! - July 2-4. Wave the flag at Avio, while sampling our made in America wines. They may

have Italian sounding names, but our wines are All-American Red, White and Bubbly! Each visitor will receive a souvenir American

flag pin to wear proudly at your own 4th of July celebration. We’ll be serving hot dogs and chips, so bring your appetite.

In addition, on July 2nd, we're proud to hold a Flag Ceremony. While serving in Afghanistan, Chief Warrant Officer III, Eugene

Peters, Nevada National Guardsman, kept up his spirits up by reading newsletters and announcements from Avio. When Eugene

returned home, he brought with him a flag that flew over his regiment, in honor of Avio. He is proud to be with us on Independ-

ence Day Weekend, to present the flag to us as a token of his appreciation. Join us for this celebration as we pay tribute to our

armed forces. All military personnel, with ID, or in uniform, receive 25% off their wine purchases. www.aviowine.com - face-

book.com/aviowine - twitter.com/aviowine

STORY WINERY EVENTS

Saturday, July 2: Jazz Uncorked **4 th of July Weekend** 12 noon to 3:00 pm

Sunday, July 3: Singing Steve Johnson **4 th of July Weekend ** 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

www.zin.com

CELEBRATE AMERICA AT DEAVER VINEYARDS – Sat July 2 from 12 noon to 4PM at 12455 Steiner Road, Ply-

mouth. BBQ ribs and tri-tip by Jason Wolin’s Angus Mutton BBQ—tri-tip sliders, BBQ ribs, salad. Music by After Dark.

For more info, visit: www.deavervineyard.com, or call 209-245-4099. The Deaver Tasting Room is open 7 days a week from

10:30am-5:00pm.

SIERRA RIDGE "MUSIC ON THE RIDGE" SERIES

Save 10% On any 1 bottle of Sierra Ridge Wine being offered at any one of our concerts!

http://sierraridgewine.com/ 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. - Gates open at 6:30 - No cover charge

July 1 - Wingnut Adams. 7 to 9 no cover charge ` NEW CD will be available

LOCALS NIGHT AT CINQUE. Join us for our 1st Local's Night at CINQUE in downtown Sutter Creek.

Enjoy many of our family's wines, visit with your friends and neighbors, and enjoy an evening out on the town! Mark your calendar

for Thursday, July 7th at 5:00pm. It'll be a regular event here at CINQUE...be there for the first of many 1st Thursday's at CIN-

QUE! Please RSVP Elaine Offenbach 209.267.0900 [email protected]

AMADOR CITY "SUMMER SOIREE" - Fri, July 8 in Amador City. Wine, art and music. amadorcity.net

WINE & DINE AT THE MINE – Sun July 10 from 4-7PM at the Kennedy Mine, Jackson. SEE FLYER PAGE


more announcements...

www.goAmadorcom

www.AmadorHistory.com

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - Sierra Amador Chapter of DAR will present DAR-101 on Satur-day, July 16th, 1:30 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 12924 Ridge Road, Sutter Creek. If you're curious about the mission, projects, and community outreach of DAR or how to go about joining, this meeting is for you. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Eileen Johnson at 209-295-8896.

www.UCCAmador.com

UPCOUNTRY COMMUNITY COUNCIL - Mon July 11 from 6-8PM at the Vet's Hall, Buckhorn Road, Pioneer.

AGENDA:

1. Introductions

2. Announcements—5 minutes

3. Approval of May 9, 2011 Minutes?--5 minutes

4. County Update- Supervisor District 3, Ted Novelli—5 minutes

5. Discussion of elements for Buckhorn Town Center in County General Plan—Staff from County Planning Dept—20 minutes; Further Discussion of Community Plan for Buckhorn Town Center—Debbie Dunn---20 minutes

6. Update on Upcountry Transportation Issues---Gary Reinoehl---20 minutes

7. Status Report on Amador Water Agency---Don Cooper---15 minutes 8. Report from Fire Protection Committee—Rich Farrington—15 minutes

9. Report on Amador County Regional Planning Committee—Rebecca Brown---5 minutes

10. Update on Amador County Recreation Agency—Debbie Dunn—5 minutes

11. Other Items of discussion and future agenda items—3 minutes

12. Adjournment

13.

www.AmadorInterfaith.com

INDEPENDENCE DAY UPCOUNTRY COMMUNITY CARNIVAL: "A CONEY ISLAND 4TH OF JULY" - Mon July 4 from 11AM - 2PM at Pioneer Park, Buckhorn Ridge Road, Pioneer. Join us for Coney Island Hot Dogs, Bounce Houses, Car-nival Games, Prizes, Snow Cones, Hay Rides, Face Painting, Contests, Music, Water Slide, Raffle and much, much more. FREE!

VBS AT SIERRA BAPTIST CHURCH: BIG CITY, BIG FUN IN THE BIG APPLE - July 11-15 from 9AM-12 noon at Sierra Baptist Church, 26355 Buckhorn Ridge Road, Pioneer. Grab a cab and get ready for fun around every corner dur-ing our Big Apple Adventure!

Register for VBS Online at: www.SBCPioneer.org or call: 209-295-5359

SOPHIA'S WELL OF WISDOM - Coach Mike Mason will be the Wisdom Circle speaker on Sunday July 3 with a talk on The Spirit of Liberation. The Indwelling Spirit is the July theme with Sunday Morning Meditation beginning at 10:15 a.m. and the Wisdom Circle at 11:15 a.m. Sophia School of Wisdom summer class, Spiritual Healing with Reiki, begins Saturday July 9; pre-register by July 5. A Course in Miracles meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Jackson with Helen Bon-ner. Wednesday Spiritual Practice Circle meets at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Patsy.

Sophia’s Well of Wisdom, an interspiritual education and healing center, is located at 270 Hanford Street in Sutter Creek. Visit www.sophiaswell.org or contact Rev. Patsy at 418-9003 or [email protected] for more information or to reg-ister for a summer class.

For complete information, visit

www.goACRA.org

223-3649

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