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If you're not a "Seinfeld" nut, I'll explain that everything here is practically opposite of what is going on nationally.
During the May sweeps nationally, ABC's "Good Morning America" was No. 1 in total viewers and in the age 25-54 demographic and tied NBC's "Today" for first in viewers 18-49 while "CBS This Morning" was third.
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In the evening news race nationally, "The NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams was No.1, ABC's newscast with Diane Sawyer was a close second and Scott Pelley's CBS newscast was well back in third place.
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Why are things here so different than they are nationally?
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We bought two of these chairs. While I am always hesitant to buy furniture online, I took a chance on these because they were exactly what we were looking for. They arrived quickly and assembly only required putting on the legs. I may have spent five minutes per chair doing this.The quality is excellent. These chairs are solid and comfortable. There is no wobbling or sagging at all. I can tell that these are built to last.
I bought two of these chairs and am very pleased. They arrived quickly and are sturdy. I expect they will last for a long time. The only assembly was attaching the legs. The chairs are on the small side--just what I wanted for my living room. They are a deep sage green with good quality chenile-type upholstery.
I ordered 2 of these chairs after reading reviews on them. They are very nice, color , pattern and style is beautiful. They are however very small, especially the seat area, not very wide. I knew this from reading reviews before I ordered. I still love them . Before you order just know that the reviews for this chair are right on.
I received this item quickly. As stated in other reviews, the chair is very hard. The material is nice although mine has a few puckers in places and the legs don't fit correctly. They screwed in very easily but there are gaps between the legs and the chair itself. I may call customer service and see if they will replace the legs.
I like the looks and color of this chair, but was surprised and disappointed at how firm it is.
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This is a child size chair with a very short back. Believe some of the other reviews and pay attention to the side table size perspective in the picture on the site. It is well made but oh so tiny and it's over priced for a child's chair. The comfort is decent. It will go into a newly empty room that I have decided will be my little escape room because it's definitely not big enough for a family/living room. I'd send it back but it would cost me more. I am a little bit saddened by this.
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St. Francis - The last time the Bucks met the Miami Heat, they took the defending league champion to the wire in a 113-106 overtime defeat in Miami on Nov. 21.
On Saturday night the Bucks face the Heat again, this time at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Miami will be playing the second of a back-to-back set after facing Detroit on Friday, and the Heat will have Dwyane Wade in the lineup after he serves a one-game suspension for kicking Charlotte's Ramon Sessions in the groin area in a game Wednesday.
"It's a team we've tended to play pretty good against and either win or have chances to win," Bucks coach Scott Skiles said after practice Friday. "They play tonight. It's a home game for us so theoretically we should have a lot of energy."
The Bucks are 13-6 in Eastern Conference games, including a 3-1 mark against Boston and 2-0 records against Brooklyn and Indiana.
But they can turn a few heads by beating the Heat, which is off to a franchise-best 20-6 start entering Friday's game at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
"You've got to score against them,"Skiles said. "You're going to play some great D on those guys on certain occasions and they're still going to score and make shots.
"We're not going to able to score 92 probably and win the game. We've got to get up around 100 and hope we can limit their shooting percentage a little bit, make them take multiple shots, hopefully get the rebound and get our pace going."
LeBron James is averaging 25.8 points, 10.8 rebounds and 9.0 assists during the Heat's current six-game winning streak.
The Bucks are 7-3 over their last 10 games with the losses coming against the Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis and Cleveland.
"But we haven't always played well during that stretch," Skiles said. "Tomorrow is the type of game, though, if you don't play well, you don't have a chance. It's just the nature of it.
"If we're in the game tomorrow, it's because we're playing pretty well out there."
Skiles said all players took part in Friday's practice.
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The Bucks are still in Milwaukee?Hide replies
only theoretically.
Yes, and
5678 who do we appreciate?
Truth???? We CAN handle the TRUTH.Hide replies
Dang, beat me to it!
plus 1............. i think we get a signi win tomowwah, Clips are riding evahh1 hard and putting them away wet.
I think the Heat has a weaknesses that is only evident against teams of really small guards who shoot too much and slight big men who never shoot at all. Every "Death Star" has one, you know.Hide replies
As you know Miami gets alot of 'exposure' and almost to a
color guy the one thing noted is that Miami does have some issues
with quick teams with even quicker guards. That said, they also
rebound/transition/and finish with the best of em....
Therefore, the 'launch twins' effectiveness is in direct
corralation to their shooting percentage/efficiency on that night.
Another 3-15 /5-18 evening and see the Heat run this group
right out of the building. Take and make your shots, and the
'truth' looks alittle different>>>
In order to take and make your shots you've gotsto first stay on target.
Staaaay ooon target.
Over the last few days a topic of concern as haunted me. Did Skiles ask and was denied an early exit from the final year of his contract? RealGM had thoughts, and now courtesy of a BrewH> dweller with similar objectives posted this today:
"Skiles wanting to leave / Franchise speculation
Someone who has closely followed the Bucks for decades, and who I consider a reasonable observer, has this to say.
I was told by a very good source that weekend after the season ended that everyone showed up at the Bucks offices on Monday and that Skiles office was bare. All the personal effects, pictures, etc gone. He came in over the weekend I believe and just moved everything out. He wanted to act up and force Kohl to buy out his last year. And Kohl didn't go for it.
What I heard last week was that Skiles is open to a contract extension but only if Hammond is fired. Apparently few in the office get along with Hammond.
The other piece to throw in there is that I think Herb Kohl is suffering from early stage dementia, alzheimers or some variation. This though is entirely my speculation on comments from others and observing him in person. I've known a number of people who worked closely with Kohl over the years and he's always been much more active in taking charge and doing things. Allowing Hammond and Skiles to come back as lame ducks while watching the attendance plummet at the BC is unlike Kohl. Herb of years past would have thrown a tantrum and taken some form of action. I really think the franchise is on autopilot right now and Ron Walter and crew are just sort of running out the string.
I think it is going to get a lot worse before it gets better based on Kohls mental state. And the better part might not be better for Milwaukee with a scenario where the franchise is sold to someone who moves them if we can't get a new arena deal done...."
Like many revealing articles one now is left with more questions then answers>
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Nice research [Steiner]. Things do look grim for the Bucks stay in Milwaukee. But the Skiles/Hammond marriage ending in a divorce
is not any surprise to me. Hammond has done nothing to move the Bucks off of the 'basketball cliff', and Skiles has taken the heat.
Once again we find ourselves somewhat alone with this Hammonds piece.
Most, well many do not see his role as having any part of the failure of this club. Few things could be further from the truth. Not goin' belabor item lines again; been there done that mate.
Yet one must ask. Can a coach be retained and not the GM?
Kinda rare isn't it. Usually the coach goes, or they get booted out in
tandem. I cannot recall this scenerio playing itself out often.
"We Shall See".
We all know the best thing for this franchise is new ownership. And as Herb slips but is stll willing to pony up for a new building, I'm surprized we're not hearing more rumors about potentiel buyers. It's almost as if Skiles is to succeed he needs to pick the players, Hammonds done well at picking players but not a team.
Kstein - Interesting point about the possibility that Skiles wants Hammonds fired. It would not surprise me because Hammonds was obviously trying to make the Bucks bigger by signing several centers and power forwards, but what a waste of money when your coach is Skiles. Look who he is starting now, four guards and a center that needs time to put on weight. I remember Hammonds saying something like, "now there should be at least 2 shot blockers out there at any one time..." after we signed Dalembert and drafted Henson. Instead, they are picking splinters out of their back sides.Hide replies
I'm not sure if even the most vindictive folks clamoring for Skiles to be fired would agree with that synopsis. Seems like you'd prefer he started all of those 'long guys' you wonder about.
IAT - I agree with you that Hammonds is part of the problem. I never would have resigned Ersan or Mute, nor would I have signed Dalembert. We have some developing talent up front in Sanders, Udoh, Hensen and Harris that have much higher ceilings than those guys.
We are in a tough spot because we have been bad, but not bad enough, for so long that we are caught between fans not going to games because we have not been in the playoffs, and being just good enough not to get a top 3 pick that could be a superstar.
As for Skiles, again, I have no problem with him holding guys accountable defensively, and expecting guys to play and act like professionals, but I do not think the smaller lineups he plays will ever get us deep into the playoffs. A front line of Sanders, Mute and Daniels will not only not get it done when push comes to shove in the half court world of the playoffs, but it is also no fun to watch.
Sanders said he likes to play alongside Udoh, but instead he has to settle for Mute and Ersan like Bogut did. Then we blame the guards for not shooting straight, when they have no other option but to launch when they have nobody posting up to pass to.
I support BNK's proposal to go after Milsap, and would also like to go for his teammate Jefferson, and give Utah Dalembert, Ersan, Mute and Jennings (math work?). Then another coach could play:
Enjoy the weekend.
The piece is laced with issues; the reader then can pick n choose what he/she see's as a paramount piece. You liked the Hammonds must go
before I return notion. Others the Kohl health issue. Personally, upon hearing this thing I thought how does one NOT let a guy go who no longer
wishes to be a part of the party. What kind of effort will he then bring to the table; adding a new definition to the phrase 'lame duck".
This team/franchise is nearing a pivital crossroad as this season ends.
With expiring contracts both on floor and off I can understand why wishing to keep the coach on makes sense; yet, and again, timing aside...is it
the right thing for the entire organization? Why not start anew this year and simply allow the coach to leave bringing on new leadership?. Remember, this occurred right at seasons end so plenty of time to
The guessing game continues. Truth elusive. Nothing will be resolved
until the end of this season, and then buckle up...its gonna get interesting>
January 16, 2013: Hammond trades Ersan, Beno and Dalembert to the Lakers for Pau Gasol and Jordan Hill. Then, in a multi-team deal, Hammond trades Ellis and gets Afflalo from Orlando and Shannon Brown from Phoenix. Starting lineup of Jennings, Afflalo, LRRM, Gasol and Sanders. Bucks earn No. 4 seed in the East, win first-round matchup and give Knicks or Heat run for their money in second round before falling in 7 games. All is well in Bucks land.
Daniels and Moute should not start together. Both are small forwards. Length is good against the Heat (i.e. Sanders last year and Henson this year). Start one of our true power forwards tonight (Henson, Udoh, or Ilyasova) and Moute to give the Bucks the best chance vs Miami. Have to keep Miami away from the rim to win.
I think Hammonds has done a good job assembling a lot of pieces for Skiles. Skiles is a good defensive coach. Just worry about him seeming to fall back into the same habit of starting guys that shouldn't be NBA starters (Delfino, Daniels, Moute). Also, Skiles holds back young players which delays their development. I said all along that Sanders was a difference maker, but Skiles preferred Gooden. I believe that Henson and Lamb will be also (Lamb will be better than Meeks). Just hard to get better sitting all the time (ask Harris). Not saying they should all start, but at least be in the rotation.Hide replies
You have to make up your mind. Can't have it both ways [Atl].
Developing young players and building a team for the future vs pushing for a high playoff seed don't mesh. Skiles has given the whole roster a chance to see where each player fits in this goal of pursuing playoff contention. He's not looking for next year or the year after, nor should he.
Playing Henson and Lamb? Neither has proven their ready to contribute on a consistent basis. They are not part of the 9-10 man rotation, nor should they be. Do I personally wish they were? Sure. But wishing doesn't make it happen, performance does.
Lets try winning for a change. Tryouts are over. He's playing the players he trusts to win games, not the players we, the fans, imagine could.


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Texans CB Dunta Robinson will test free agency, likely spelling the end of his career in Houston, but questions linger about whether the top corner available in free agency will be worth the substantial financial package he will command.
Coin flips determine draft order for six teams
Three coin flips were conducted to determine the draft order for six teams Friday at the Combine.
Texans won't keep status quo in backfield
Some changes are likely coming in the Texans' backfield as the team looks to add a running back who'll challenge Steve Slaton.
Texans' McNair gives Kubiak extension, vote of confidence
Texans owner Bob McNair said he thinks the team will have a winner with head coach Gary Kubiak.
Cushing getting rest, focusing on mental aspect of game
Texans SLB Brian Cushing expects to resume football workouts sometime in March, he said at the Super Bowl.
Texans sign Kubiak through 2012
The Texans have awarded head coach Gary Kubiak with a new three-year contract, the Houston Chronicle reported late Tuesday night.
Texans hire Knapp to work with Schaub
The Texans have hired Gregg Knapp as their new QB coach, reuniting him with QB Matt Schaub.
Injuries open door for Schaub to earn Pro Bowl spot
Texans QB Matt Schaub had a suspicion he might be a late addition to the AFC Pro Bowl roster, and to that end, he resumed workouts recently.
Thrown into deep end, Texans' Cushing thrived
Texans SLB Brian Cushing believes that Houston's four-game winning streak to finish the season could have a carryover effect in a 2010 campaign in which expectations will be higher than ever.
Kubiak could go back to Denver roots for new offensive coordinator
With offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan joining his father, Mike, in Washington, the Texans are looking for a new play-caller.
Belichick: Bad field contributed to Welker's injury
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said on his weekly radio show with WEEI in Boston that WR Wes Welker's season-ending knee injury was the result of a bad playing surface in Houston.
Texans committed to Kubiak, extend Schaub's contract
According to a report in the Houston Chronicle, Texans owner Bob McNair announced following Houston's 34-27 victory over New England Sunday that Gary Kubiak would return for the fifth and final year of his contract.
Patriots' Welker leaves field with apparent knee injury
Patriots WR Wes Welker appeared to injure his left knee before sustaining contact in the first quarter of the game against the Texans.
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Michelle L. Bowers passed away in Niagara Hospice House, December 26, 2012, after a lengthy illness. She was born on March 3,1961 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Margaret (Thompson) Edbauer and the late Howard Edbauer.
Michelle enjoyed crocheting as a pastime, but her true enjoyment came from family, especially her grandchildren. She worked as a nursing assistant at Eastern Niagara Hospital, Lockport for ten years, retiring in 2011 due to health.
Michelle is survived by her husband, Robert Bowers; mother of William (Kortnee) Perry of Lockport, Douglas (Jessica) Perry of Alden, Scott Perry and Renee Perry, both of Lockport; step-mother of Robert Bowers, Jr.; grandmother of Jonathan Tenbroeck, Aiden Tenbroeck, Elizabeth Perry, Breanna Perry and Logan Tenbroeck. She also was the sister of Howard (Lynn) Edbauer of Lockport, Frances (Patrick) Gormley of West Amherst, Pamela (Michael) Ball of Lockport, Sandra Edbauer of East Amherst, and the late Rose Kobos; sister-in-law of Robert Kobos, William Bowers and Debra and William Dunham.
Relatives and friends may call on Saturday, December 29, 2012, from 1-5 PM in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport, where funeral services will be held immediately following at 5 PM. Memorials to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094, would be appreciated by the family.
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Every year the alumni association recognizes Catlin Gabel alumni for their life work and accomplishments. Through their unique contributions, these alumni embody the school philosophy "in qualities of character, intelligence, responsibility, and purpose." Two honorees will speak at this Upper School assembly.
Philip Hult '88, co-CEO of EF Education First, a privately-held international education organization – Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
A 1993 graduate of Brown University, Philip holds a degree in international relations and comparative literature. Recently, Philip has been instrumental in funding the Hult Prize: a $1 million prize to fund the next wave of social entrepreneurs via a business case competition that crowd sources ideas from top business schools around the world. The 2012 prize will be announced by Bill Clinton at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City. Philip lives in London with his wife, Britt, and three children.
Pippa Arend '90, co-founder and development director of p:ear, a Portland nonprofit agency dedicated to building positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth – Distinguished Alumni Service Award
Pippa is a 1995 graduate of Marlboro College with a bachelor's in art history and choreography. She co-founded p:ear, a mentor-based program for homeless youth, to develop hope and trust through education, art, and recreation, with the ultimate goal being to affirm their sense of personal worth as they create more meaningful and healthier lives, and a life off the streets. "As creative and resourceful problem solver, Pippa has focused her life with unselfish dedication to establish long-term solutions to the issues surrounding youth homelessness – ensuring that equity and access are imbedded in p:ear's mission." – Sam Adams, Portland Mayor


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UNIONDALE -- Patrick Kaleta's fourth suspension is his biggest.
Following an in-person hearing today, NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan issued a 10-game suspension to Kaleta for a head shot on Columbus' Jack Johnson. Kaleta served two games while waiting for his hearing and also will miss the Sabres' game tonight against the Islanders.
Kaleta's status as a repeat offender worked against him on the hit, which was high but did not injure Johnson on Thursday. This is Kaleta's fourth suspension following four-game bans last season (boarding) and 2011 (head butt) and a two-game benching (boarding) in 2009.


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Abbott changed his SP; this new one is also choreographed by Robin Cousins, I heard.
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Quad LUTZ in the SP? Wow that's really ambitious. When I heard he was landing lots of quads, I had assumed 4t or 4s. That's a high risk high reward move putting it in the SP, especially given his past history with the 3a (though that seemed pretty improved last season). I'm so excited for the season to start!
I can't believe we didn't get to even see the Irving Berlin short I'm sure it was an absolute masterpiece.
I'm not totally sold on the Lillies of the Valley choice yet. It could be fantastic, but I get a little worried when Jeremy tries to be "edgy" -- in other words, that really awkward "spy" program from last year. Believe me, he's my favorite male skater, but it felt like a caricature.
On the other hand, I don't think he's ever made this sort of decision before, so maybe he is gearing up for this year more than he has before. Perhaps he thought the Irving Berlin program was too similar too his 2011-2012 SP.
I don't consider the "Spy" program edgy. It was just ill conceived.
^^ What do you mean? Ill-conceived choreographically or musically or both. I thought Jere's Spy sp was great fun and very well executed! I can watch Jeremy A and Jason B forever skate to ANYTHING!
Here's a fun Youtube clip with the Jun Miyake music accompanying various clips of dancers dancing
I can't wait to see what Jeremy does with this music. Jereamazin' is a true dancer, and so is Mr. Robin Cousins.
Hopefully, we still get to see the original sp Jere and Robin worked on at some point, maybe as an exhibition? I wonder what was the thought process behind Jeremy deciding to change his sp selection?
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Jeremy's Spy program is the only program from him I've ever liked.
^^ Well, it's not the only program of his I've ever liked -- I'm not choosy as I said when it comes to watching Jeremy paint magical images/ memories on ice. But yeah, his Spy program is a lot of fun. Ain't it great that skaters don't ever have to listen to fans' nitty picky advice.
It's hard enough as it is just deciding what music to use and performing choreography under the constraints of CoP, not to mention training and competing. All skaters deserve a Medal of Honor for what they endure for their love of skating.
There may be 1000 black suits made of the same material built to the same size, but what truly makes a designer suit? It is in the detail, the concept and the decision making/ In lesser hands I certainly think it would have been the same old program, e.g Evan Lysacek redo another war horse performance to another famous classical masterworks with its own built in audience and expectations.
In any case I have found Abbott to be a exciting and always interesting skater, who likes to experiment to try something new each season. I am also a huge fan of what Robin Cousins choreographed for Cheltzie Lee's 'Chez Lez Ye Ye' by Boogalox program (one of my fav back in 2010-11), so I am really looking forward to their collaboration on this one. I would hardly find this a safe choice, but I guess I will reserve my judgement until the SP.
My reading of Abott's spy program wasn't that it was designed to be edgy, but more like that a tongue in cheek lampooning of 80s spy cliches/genre without doing another James Bond. It was designed to be humorous, fun and entertaining more than anything else.
In my eyes, any program in which Abbott does more with his arms and upper body than with his legs and feet/skates/edges is a program ill conceived. Unfortunately he's had a string of short programs lately that have taken this approach; "Spy" is the worst. Hopefully this year's short program breaks the trend and shows off his skating skills. In general I find his "fun" programs awkward.
I agree that there's more upper body in his last two three years of short programs, Spy being the "worst". It's not bad, but it's not like his 2009 or 2010 program.
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Ever since Goldman Sach's Jim O'Neill came up with the idea of BRICs as an investment universe, competitors have been indulging in a global game of acronyms. Why not add Korea to Brazil, Russia, India and China and get a proper BRICK? Or include South Africa, as it wants, to properly upper case the "s" - BRICS or BRICKS?
Completely new lists have also been compiled -- HSBC chief Michael Geoghegan has championed CIVETS to describe Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey and South Africa (ignoring the fact, as Reuters' Sebastian Tong points out here, that a civet is a skunk-like animal blamed for the spread of the deadly SARS outbreak in Asia).
Fun though some of this is -- and no one can argue that BRICs has not had an impact -- there is a danger that the acronym could become more relevant than the actual countries involved. For example, imagine Mexico, Uruguay, Panama, Philippines, Egypt, Turkey and Sierre Leone being lumped together because they spell MUPPETS.
With this in mind, the Spanish bank BBVA is now arguing that what is needed is a more dynamic concept, one that can remain in place acronymically, so to speak, but allow for new entrants without the need to rewrite everything. Enter BBVA's EAGLEs -- an Emerging And Growth-Leading Economy, defined by its incremental GDP rather than absolute size. The founding 10 are China, India, Brazil, Korea, Indonesia, Russia, Mexico, Turkey, Egypt and Taiwan.


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Heather Lynne Harris and Gabriel Lee Pruett both of Port Arthur, were married in a 7:30 p.m. double ring ceremony July 17 in Bridge City, Texas. Justice of the Peace Janice Menard officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Ron and Glenda Rider of Tyler and Mrs. Mary Venier of Port Arthur. The bridegroom is the son of Patricia Puckett of Groves and Ron and Shelley Pruett of West Virginia. Presented in marriage by her son Ryan Washburn, the bride was attended by her maid of honor Lauren Washburn and bridesmaids Holly Washburn and Marjan Rahmani. The bridegroom was attended by his best man Shawn Leblanc and groomsmen Jeremy Seiley and Blake Durso. The bride is a 2001 graduate of Lamar University. She holds a Bachelor's of Science in Mathematics. The groom is a 1998 graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School. The bride is employed at Port Arthur Memorial High School while the groom is the editor at The Orange Leader. The couple will reside in Mid-County.


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MARCH BULLETS: Jesus Christ is our Savior.
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Week 1: Jesus Christ taught the gospel and set an example for us.
Week 2: Because of Christ's Atonement, I can repent and live with God again.
Week 3: Because Jesus Christ was resurrected, I will be too.
Week 4: Jesus Christ is our Savior.
Week 5: What are your plans for Week 5?
Scripture: "Hearken ye to these words. Behold, I am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world" (Doctrine and Covenants 43:34).
Song: "If the Savior Stood Beside Me"
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Help I need a help for lesson #9 "Priesthood Blessings & Ordinances.. something fun!
Mar 04 2013 07:49:07 | Jennie - Song and Actions for Doctrine & Covenants 43:34
If you'd like to teach your primary the song in a quick, memorable way, I've made a song and actions for D&C 43:34. You can see it at http://smallxsimple.wordpress.com/ I call it Scripturecize and make one for every month.
Mar 05 2013 19:58:47 | April Bishop - Repentance Wash
We have a very large primary and it never works to split into groups. So I'm doing this... I made a washing machine out of a cardboard box a few years ago and I'm going to use it again. I'll follow the first of the outline and then run through some mistakes that the children might make. For example - Jane was tempted to cheat on her test, and she looked over at her neighbor's answer... I put a white shirt over my dress and let one of the children come up and put some lipstick on the front. Another scenario, some nail polish goes on the shirt. Another scenario, some mustard gets squirted on... Then talk to the children about the marks on our Spirit when we make a mistake. It's not pretty, is it? Take off the shirt and put in the "washing machine" Then point out that something is missing. This shirt can't get clean with out detergent can it? Our Savior represents the detergent. The power that makes us clean. In the back of my washer, I had a flap that was cov...


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Today is Thursday, July 24, the 205th day of 2014 with 160 to follow.
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In 1679, New Hampshire became a royal colony of the British crown.
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Every year, thousands of children flee violence and poverty in Central America and attempt to travel across Mexico to the U.S. Last year's estimates of 25,000 have been doubled this year, with many thousands of the children, and some mothers with infants and toddlers, now detained in holding facilities, unable to adequately meet their needs.
This humanitarian crisis is being addressed by a consortium of churches and other humanitarian groups which are gathering donations for these children and infants. Requested items, including soft toys, puzzles, games and books in Spanish, diapers and...[Read more]
Hundreds of Amador County residents and their kids marched down Main Street from downtown Plymouth to the Amador County Fairgrounds to kick off the 2014 Fair.[Read more]
The following is a partial list of arraignments scheduled to be heard in Amador Superior Court on July 28, 2014. For a complete listing, visit amadorcourt.org Annie Carr Driver, failure to stop at stop sign. Nancy Ellen Martinez, no evidence of current registration. Vona Manes Graham, no evidence of current registration. Shane Robert Hoiland, unlawful to drive unless licensed. Josephine Louise Adame, exceeding maximum speed of 55 mph. Bertie Francis Laing, red signal vehicular responsibilities. Leonard Delouiz, unsafe speed for prevailing conditions. Robert Cruz Corral, possession of open...[Read more]
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The following are selected entries from the Amador County Sheriff's Dispatch call logs for the dates and times indicated. July 15 8:08 a.m. Vandalism at Buena Vista/Coal Mine Road in Jackson Valley. The Amador Road Department is reporting a tractor/loader was vandalized and all the wiring is stripped off of it. The last time anyone used the equipment was approximately two weeks ago, 11:06 a.m. Burglary on Highway 88 in Pine Grove. Caller arrived at 9 p.m. last night, found outbuildings broken into and chainsaw, battery for generator, oil, chairs, umbrella and a butane tank missing. 2:25 p.m....[Read more]
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On Friday, Aug. 1, join your friends at Volcano Amphitheatre, in downtown Volcano, to hear Over the Edge, voted Best Amador Band in 2013.
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Artists of all disciplines who live in Amador and Calaveras counties are invited to submit qualifications and samples of work for an opportunity to participate in a project called, "River Reflections." The deadline to submit an application online is midnight, Aug. 22. Artists selected as Finalist Artists will be invited to create work inspired by the Mokelumne River, and they will have until Dec. 1, to do so. Visual artists — in both two- and three-dimensional genres — dancers, musicians, composers, actors, literary and video artists are encouraged to discover the application details at...[Read more]
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Can teens be involved in the Amador County Fair you ask? The answer is yes, teens can be involved in many different ways. Whether they are part of 4-H, a sports team that has a booth, or just want to have fun at the carnival, the fair is the perfect place for teens to have a blast.
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Wingnut Adams at Castle Oaks: AmadorArts presents the TGIF Summer Concert Series, featuring Wingnut Adams, injecting his own life experiences into a funky musical stew that will capture hearts and souls, at Castle Oaks, in Ione, on July 18, from 6 p.m. until dusk. Concerts are free. Pack a picnic dinner, lawn chairs and a light sweater, and plan to socialize, relax to the music and maybe even get up and dance. Outside beverages are not permitted at this venue. For details about this show or any concert in the TGIF Summer Concert Series, call 267-9038, or email email@example.com.
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Don and Carole Noce-Goodall, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Don and Carole were married in Carson City, Nevada, on July 11, 1964. They celebrated by spending a week La Jolla, California, joined by family members from Las Cruces, Valley Springs, California and Independence, Missouri. Their fun-filled week included a dinner cruise from the San Diego Harbor, boogie-boarding at the beach, a kayaking tour to the La Jolla Caves, and visits to the San Diego Zoo and Sea World. The trip provided great enjoyment for Don and Carole to be surrounded by...[Read more]
Don and Carole Noce-Goodall, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Don and Carole were married in Carson City, Nevada, on July 11, 1964. They celebrated by spending a week La Jolla, California, joined by family members from Las Cruces, Valley Springs, California and Independence, Missouri. Their fun-filled week included a dinner cruise from the San Diego Harbor, boogie-boarding at the beach, a kayaking tour to the La Jolla Caves, and visits to the San Diego Zoo and Sea World. The trip provided great enjoyment for Don and Carole to be surrounded by...[Read more]
Sutter Creek native Robin Vondrak recently graduated from the Sacramento Campus of Universal Technical Institute, the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians.
Vondrak attended Pioneer High School before completing the Automotive Training Program at UTI. Vondrak received multiple Student of the Course honors, which are awarded to the student with the highest grade in a given course. She is currently working at Schlumberger, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.[Read more]
Pastor Tim Gravatt will be providing the message at our 9 a.m. service, followed by coffee and fellowship in the Social Hall. The next EFAP food distribution will be on Saturday, July 19, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. On Monday night at 6 p.m. the Discovery Group will address the final chapter in The Prodigal God series. Adult Bible study meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Senior meals are served at 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays. The next Coffee With Friends will be on Saturday, July 26, from 9:30 - 11:30 in the Social Hall. All members of the Ione Community are invited to join us for pastries and...[Read more]
The families of Sarah Tullus and Frederick Hard III are pleased to announce their marriage on July 20, 2014, in Carmel, Calif.
The bride's parents are Susan Turner and James Marques, of Monterey, Calif. Sarah is a 1998 graduate of Carmel High School, and a 2005 graduate of California State University at Chico. She works at the Amador Ledger Dispatch as a graphic designer.
The groom's parents are Frederick Hard II, of Sarasota, Fla., and Gretchen Hard, of Chico, Calif. Fred attended Eagle Hill School, in Greenwich, Conn., and Butte College, in Oroville, Calif. He works as a bus driver for Amador...[Read more]
Robert Vela, Jackson native, was recently named one of the top ten finalists in the Records of Life Contest. The goal of the contest was to design child health records to be better understood by parents and to be more flexible for health workers. The specific focus of Vela's project was on improving designs for developing nations with issues like poverty, low literacy and limited resources.
Vela's "EZ Immunization Form," had a brochure that was then put into an envelope with lots of information on it. The hardest part, according to Vela, was to properly understand the viewpoint of the...[Read more]
Madilynn Grace Fisher was born May 22, 2014, at 6:41 p.m., at Baptist Health Medical Center, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, to Will and Cassie Fisher, of Jacksonville, Arkansas. Baby Madilynn weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces, and measured 20 inches in length. She is a very proud addition to our family and will be very loved by all.
Graycen Marie Wilkey was born June 2, 2014, at 5:11 p.m., at Sutter Amador Hospital, in Jackson, to Ryan and Tyler Wilkey, of Ione. She weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces, and measured 20 inches in length. Baby Graycen's grandparents are Richard and Laurie Forster and James and ...[Read more]
Mother Lode Harvest Open House Mother Lode Harvest is having an Open House at Dark Horse Ranch, in Fiddletown, on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. This is a great opportunity to meet Dan and Sherry Fields, of Dark Horse Ranch, and learn about their natural animal-raising practices. The Fields are one of Mother Lode Harvest's producer members who offer whole, local, grass-fed lambs. There will be other producer members on-hand to answer any questions you may have while you enjoy our savory local snacks. Dark Horse Ranch is located at 17470 Tyler Road, in Fiddletown. For more information...[Read more]
Each year the Amador County Artists Association hosts a studio tour to showcase the richness and variety of artistic talent in Amador County, and to raise money for scholarships, student art show and other projects. Because the tour is free to the public, ACAA generates funds through artist fees and a raffle of works by participating artists. To defray costs, ACAA is looking for business or organization to help sponsor the event. Interested parties are invited to contact Fundraising Chair Janet Piccola, at 304-6795 or email@example.com.
Job Scout
The Amador County Library, in partnership...[Read more]
Amador Ledger Dispatch photo by Tessa Marguerite
This year, the Amador County Fair welcomes a new competition: The Miss Amador County Fair Rodeo Queen Contest. Contestants are judged by categories of modeling, personality, a personal interview to judge the knowledge of rodeo, a prepared speech, impromptu questions, a written test concerning knowledge of horses and tack and horsemanship. With the exception of the written test and interview, all judging was open to the public. On Thursday, June 19, four hopeful young ladies competed for the title of Rodeo Queen on the Biagi Family Stage. The...[Read more]
"Focus On:" These two-day intensive art classes will focus on various painting challenges, including strong values, brushwork, edges, color relationships, composition, design and capturing light. The Focus on Value Workshop runs July 7 and 8. Focus on Color Workshop is Aug. 25 and 26. The cost is $150 for each 2 day class, held at Jackson Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To sign up, contact Rees, at 257-1196, or email@example.com.
Holmes' Hounds
The next meeting of Amador's Sherlockian Society is Tuesday, July 1, at 6 p.m. Gather at 221B, where members...[Read more]
Mountain watersheds can survive without the Delta, but the Delta cannot survive without the watersheds. The waters that form creeks and streams in the Cascades and Sierra Nevada mountains and join to create the great rivers that flow into the Central Valley provide water to more than two-thirds of the residents of the State and more than two million acres of productive farmland. Freshwater releases from upstream of the Delta help control salinity levels in the Delta for the benefit of fish and farming.
A mountain watershed is the region where snow falls in the higher elevations and rain...[Read more]
As the height of California's harvest season approaches, the full impact of water shortages on farms and ranches will become increasingly apparent—and a study released today by the University of California, Davis, estimated those impacts could include loss of 17,100 jobs and $2.2 billion in economic damage.
California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger said the report underscores the need for the state to take swift, decisive action to address its long-term water problems.
"One of the saddest things about the losses caused by the drought is that they could have been prevented,"...[Read more]
I am writing to express my disappointment with the scheduled Pine Grove Dollar General store project.
For many reasons, I feel there needs to be public input on this project. I have strong concerns over the "Negative Declarations" status regarding the approval of the Environmental Impact Report and the ommission of public review originally.
The zoning and EIR were granted over 20 years ago and they need to be revisited.
While concerned community residents and business people seek legal counsel and an injunction to delay the project, I am hoping county officials will see fit to grant this...[Read more]
Golf community fundraisers are being held out of Amador County. I am surprised that Jack Mitchell has not tackled this issue. I am disappointed that two locally sponsored golf tournaments to support the Interfaith Food Bank, Sutter Amador Hospital and Stars have been or are going to be held in Sacramento County when we have two golf courses here in Amador County (Castle Oaks and Mace Meadow).
These organizations continually ask for assistance from Amador County residents, but it appears that they are not supporting our local businesses in return. If you agree with what I am saying, please...[Read more]
On Thursday, June 26, ACES Waste Services, Inc. delivered two 40-yard dumpsters to our Town Hall parking lot that started a week-long service of a cleanup effort for River Pines. After those two were filled so quickly, they replaced them with two more empty dumpsters on Friday for the weekend. The town took full advantage of these dumpsters, stacking everything that was brought in, making sure not to bring in any hazardous materials or unacceptable refuse.
After a little bit of confusion, and making a few calls on Monday morning, ACES President Paul Molinelli Sr, ensured the delivery of the...[Read more]
Sometimes change can be good. It can be necessary.
But...is this the future you envisioned for your Amador County way of life?
Excavation and construction are already underway for the building of a Dollar General Store on the corner of Ridge Road and State Highway 88 in Pine Grove.
Dollar General has a long list of poor marks in their aggressive history. According to www.247WallSt.com they are rated the 4th worst employer in the United States.
Dollar General's property development is handled by Cross Development. This company also finds and secures sites for McDonalds and Starbucks.
At some point,...[Read more]
In drought discussions, it becomes apparent that "population growth" is a huge factor impacting the limited water supply caused by drought. Like it or not, this affects all of us and should be considered in the public discussion. However, almost no one is willing to offer solutions. Why is this?
Dan Walters, dean of the Capitol Press Corps and columnist for the Sacramento Bee, probably more than most reporters, reported accurately that one of the main problems for California's water supply, exacerbated by drought, lies in the immigration numbers. On April 18, 1993, in an article titled, "A...[Read more]
Now that the Grand Jury report has been finalized, I must comment on both Supervisor Novelli's guest commentary of June 6 and Ms. Lori Jagoda's letter to the editor of June 27 regarding the Health and Human Services building lease.
The results of the Grand Jury report show an astounding lack of openness and appropriate government transparency in the facts related to this HHS lease. The following facts should cause Amador County citizens some concern.
The original lease for the building signed in 2006 included rent at a rate well above standard rates at the time. Why was this approved?
The lease...[Read more]
I was witness to a rare demonstration of administrative leadership by a local official recently. Ed Pattison, Ione City Manager, has been inherited and assisted with pursuing the vision and development of a city community center and railroad museum through his efforts to oversee the re-location of the historic, 140-year-old Ione train depot to City property located along Union Pacific rail lines adjacent to the Junior High in Ione.
This building was donated to the city by the Union Pacific Railroad some months ago after it was designated to be dismantled and destroyed. Working in partnership...[Read more]
Summer has arrived, and that marks the official kickoff of fair season. Many of you and millions of others around our state will visit your local fairgrounds this year to participate in one of California's longest-standing traditions. But in recent years, state funding for fairs has been all but eliminated, threatening their very existence.
In 2011, at the peak of California's historic budget crisis, the Legislature completely eliminated the $32 million in funding to the California Division of Fairs and Expositions, which oversees the state's fairs. Though the cuts were devastating, fair...[Read more]
The Jackson Lions Club will present its first Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Rodeo September 13 and 14, at the Amador County Fairgrounds.
"We had to dream big," said rodeo spokesperson Todd Riebe. "The Lions' motto is 'We Serve.' Every year, we raise more than $100,000 and give it all back to the community, yet it is not enough. The needs of our community have grown greater than our club's capacity to meet them."
The Lions knew they had to develop something with the potential of being a major fundraising project in years to come. This event is the biggest undertaking the club has had...[Read more]
The Argonaut Junior Mustang Cheer team recently held its annual Cheer Camp at Argonaut High School. Head Coach Krystal Hamon posted this photo on Facebook, praising the Argonaut High School cheerleaders and assistant coach for "making her job easy." Hamon went on to wish all of the cheerleaders and coaches a great 2014 season. Photo courtesy of Krystal Hamon.
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Ten-month-old Wyatt Timm was victorious in the first heat of the 2014 Amador County Fair Diaper Derby.[Read more]
The Amador County Fair runs from July 24 through 27, at the County Fairgrounds, in Plymouth. Highlights include Grange and 4-H competitions, creative and fine arts competitions, exceptional animals, horse and ranch events, livestock events, an antique tractor parade and gas engine display and great live music, including The Spazmatics, It's All Good and Hero's Last Mission. That's not including the carnival rides, local wines, fun foods and shows, including the Mistress of Mesmerism and Jumbo Shrimp Circus. Visit amadorcountyfair.com for all you need to know, including shuttle schedules.
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For 43 seasons, the San Francisco 49ers had one address — 602 Jamestown Avenue, San Francisco, California. But with "the Stick's" run coming to an end, a decision was made to play one final game at the stadium that was home to five Super Bowl trophies and a place we all once loved.
The last game was called, "Legends at Candlestick," and it featured retired professionals in a game of flag football. An estimated 30,000 fans came out to see one last play and one last touchdown in this revered, and often reviled, stadium. Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Roger Craig, Dwight Clark, Steve Young and many...[Read more]
Here's what happens when Argonaut Cheerleaders hit the pool. Thanks to Diane "Pinger" Wratten for the photos.[Read more]
On June 27, Mule Creek State Prison teamed up with the Ione Police Department and participated in The Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics of Northern California.
More than 60 people participated in the run, walk or bike, which began and ended on prison grounds with a short stop in between at Clark's Corner, in the city of Ione. Clark's corner provided refreshments for the event and a generous monetary donation.
To continue in the fundraising activities for the event, the Mule Creek State Prison chapter of the Chicano Correctional Workers Association hosted a lunch...[Read more]
One of the many gifts we enjoy living in Amador County is our proximity to one of the outdoor wonders of the world — Lake Tahoe. People travel for days to visit this outdoor icon, but we can get to this largest alpine lake in North America in an hour-and-a-half. Consider these Tahoe facts: 1,645 feet deep (deepest lake in the US after Crater Lake); 22 miles long and 12 miles wide; 72 miles of shoreline; fed by 63 tributaries with only one outlet, the Truckee River. The Lake Tahoe Basin was created millions of years ago by seismic action that uplifted the Carson Range, to the east, and the...[Read more]
Last Thursday morning, the Amador West Juniors All-Stars liked their chances of advancing to their third straight Section 6 tournament. They were in the District 15 finals, and their challenger, the Linden All-Stars, would need to beat them twice to move on.
Coach Tom Gold wanted to finish them quickly on Thursday, but Linden took a 2-0 lead and never gave it up, winning 4-1 and forcing a 9 a.m. game on the Fourth of July. Even hits by Sam Madrid and Eli Hammam, and a well-timed hit-by-pitch by Will Fraser late in the 6th inning weren't enough to bring Amador West back. Noah Skelly pitched...[Read more]
Thank you to all of the golfers and sponsors who participated and helped make the Interfaith Food Bank's inaugural golf tournament, "Swing to End Hunger," a success. We could not do it without you.
I'm sure you've heard California is in the middle of a drought, and I'm sorry to say so is the Interfaith Food Bank. Traditionally, June through October is the time of year when our funds start to evaporate and the flow of monetary donations is reduced to a slow trickle. During the holidays, the flow of funds is strong and consistent. Unfortunately, hunger doesn't end with the holidays. Swing to End...[Read more]
January 3, 1955 - July 18, 2014
Gerry was an Oakland native and High School graduate of San Lorenzo.
He is preceded in life by his loving parents Barcelona Marquez and Jessie M Cruz of Burson, CA.
Gerry is survived by his loving wife Penny Marquez, adored daughter Melissa Marquez and husband Say Phengphanh, treasured grand children Kaiya Cruz and Kayleb Quez Phengphanh, siblings Bobby Marquez, Gilbert Marquez, Jennie Rodriguez, many nieces and nephews and close family friends.
Although residing in the great foothills for 30 years, Gerry's true spirit shines brightest in the Bay Area. His favorite...[Read more]
Emma Marie Ianni, of Lodi, CA, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014 in Jackson, CA at the age of 87. She was born in Jackson, CA on November 28, 1926 to the late Rafaele and Maria (Vitti) Ianni. After graduating from Jackson High School in 1944 she continued her education at St. Louis University and received a Bachelor of Arts degree. Emma answered a spiritual calling to become a nun for 24 years. She changed careers and worked as a registered nurse for 45 years. Emma spent her leisure time watching football and baseball.
Emma is survived by her sister, Connie Fincham; nephews, Gary Fincham,...[Read more]
December 4, 1975 - July 11, 2014 Concord/Pioneer, California Josh leaves behind his daughter, Amanda Gaffagan, of Brentwood, his closest companion, Samantha Christy, and her children, Eddie Taylor and Alaina Christy, his mother, Patricia Dancer, of Concord, his father, Stuart Dancer, and Kathy, of Pioneer, his sisters, Jennifer Attwood, of San Lorenzo, Melissa Dancer, of Boise, Idaho, and, Robin Doll of Minnesota, his uncles and aunts, Frank and Lei Lei Forgan, Jim and Shirley Forgan, Jeff and Nathalie Forgan, and nephews and nieces: Nicholas, Daniel, Amy and Kaitlyn Attwood, and his cousins,...[Read more]
Katherine (June) Palmer, age 83, passed away peacefully in Rancho Cordova, Calif., on July 17, 2014 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. June was born in Jenks, Okla., on June 2, 1931, a daughter of the late Jessie Mabel (Potter) and William Calvin Fowler.
Friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Friday, July 25, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., at Amador Hills Funeral Home, in Pioneer, Calif.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Project R.I.D.E., of Elk Grove Calif.[Read more]
Bert E. Craw of Volcano, California, passed away July 17, 2014 in Jackson, Calif., at the age of 98. Bert was born on August 16, 1915 in Antigo, Wis.
Bert's service in World War II led him to land on Omaha Beach on D-Day, serve in Patton's 3rd Army, and even fight in the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, he moved his family to California, working in the logging industry until he retired in 1980. After retirement, Bert enjoyed traveling, fishing and summers at Silver Lake.
Bert was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor, of 51 years and granddaughter, Lori Ann Craw. He is survived by his son,...[Read more]
July 11, 1925 - July 16, 2014 Donald L. Timm, 89, of Jackson, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2014 at Amador Residential Care after an extended illness. He was born at home in Berkeley, Calif., to Albert and Hazel (Sharp) Timm on July 11, 1925. He was a graduate of Berkeley High School and the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He loved music and played the clarinet and saxophone with The Bud Stone Band in Yosemite during summers in college. His love of aviation led to a career with United Airlines for 26 years and Lockheed Missiles and Space for...[Read more]
Erna Morrison, of Ione, Calif., passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson, Calif., at the age of 88. Erna was born in Alexandria, Minn., on November 1, 1925, to the late Otto and Alvina (Berger) Weber. Erna is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Kenneth B. Morrison, and her daughter, Sandra Waack. She is survived by her children, Don Morrison (Lesley) of Texas, Dean Morrison of California, Kenneth Morrison Jr. (Linda) of Minnesota, Richard Morrison Sr. (Hope) of Minnesota, Ann Baxter of Arizona, John Morrison of Texas, and Tammy Gonzales of Texas;...[Read more]
Jacob Corey Stover passed away Monday, July 7, 2014 in Pioneer at the age of 26. Jacob was born in Jackson, Calif., on October 5, 1987. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.danerimortuary.com and signing the guest book.[Read more]
Joyce McGarry-Williams, 74, of Pioneer, passed away on July 10, 2014 in Pioneer, California.
Joyce was born in Oakland, Calif., to Harry and Inez Whitfield on January 4, 1940. Joyce graduated from Fremont High School, in Oakland, in 1958. She worked in the electronics industry in Silicon Valley for 30 years. She enjoyed movies, reading and cooking, as well as gardening, caring for her violets and spending time with her family.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Frank Williams; her sister, Kaye (David) Grundmann, of Vacaville; children, David (Debbie) McGarry, of Brentwood; Cindy (Michael)...[Read more]
Forrest "Joe" Joseph Malaspino, 60, passed away July 1, 2014 of multiple organ failure. He would have been 61 on July 17. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, in Jackson.
He was born to the late John "Jack" Malaspino and Marguerite "Margie" (Reynoso) Malaspino, both of whom were born and raised in Jackson, Calif. Joe was a 5th-generation Amador/Calaveras County native whose paternal ancestors include: Betase (Bettassa), Giuffra, Lagomarsino, Delplanque and Marhefka. His maternal ancestors include: Escamilla, Valles, Munoz and Navarette. He is an alumnus of the Jackson...[Read more]
On Monday evening, the Jackson City Council erased all confusion about its opposition to the establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries within the city limits. Prior to dealing with the cannabis issue, the council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the adoption of a Resolution for Notice of Completion for the Magnesium Hydroxide Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The results of this project will be to increase water quality in Jackson Creek and Lake Amador by reducing the effluent discharge's potential toxicity to aquatic life. An addendum to the Wastewater...[Read more]
Stolen Tillamook cheese buses found in Copperopolis Three Tillamook cheese company buses have been found in Copperopolis, and three men have been arrested and charged with their theft.The Volkswagen mini-buses, with a combined value estimated at $300,000, were recovered at a self-storage facility early Sunday morning after being reported stolen out of a hotel parking lot in Manteca on Saturday. Authorities said two men, Brian Michael Lancaster and Ryan Anthony Monaco, both with Sacramento addresses, were arrested Tuesday during a traffic stop in Rocklin and charged with taking the buses, a...[Read more]
Following three critically dry years in California, the State Water Resources Control Board is requiring local water agencies to take emergency action to conserve water in landscaping, fountains, washing vehicles and other outdoor uses.
State regulators met in Sacramento Tuesday and approved the proposed rules for all Californians late in the day. The rules prohibit the watering of landscaping to the point that runoff spills onto sidewalks or streets. Hosing down sidewalks and driveways is also banned, along with washing vehicles without a shut-off nozzle. Using drinking water in a fountain or...[Read more]
On Wednesday, Assembly Bill 1722, authored by Assemblyman Frank Bigelow (R-O'Neals) and sponsored by the California Cattlemen's Association, to crack down on cattle theft, was signed by Governor Jerry Brown.
"California ranchers make a living raising and selling livestock. When their animals are stolen, it poses a serious threat to their livelihood," said Bigelow, a Madera County cattleman himself. "By prohibiting individuals convicted of livestock theft from holding a registered brand, we can help prevent these crimes from occurring in the future."
Assembly Bill 1722 will strengthen penalties...[Read more]
Following three critically dry years in California, the State Water Resources Control Board is requiring local water agencies to take emergency action to conserve water in landscaping, fountains, washing vehicles and other outdoor uses. State regulators met in Sacramento Tuesday and approved the proposed rules for all Californians late in the day. The rules prohibit the watering of landscaping to the point that runoff spills onto sidewalks or streets. Hosing down sidewalks and driveways is also banned, along with washing vehicles without a shut-off nozzle. Using drinking water in a fountain...[Read more]
Sometimes change can be good. It can be necessary.
But...is this the future you envisioned for your Amador County way of life?
Excavation and construction are already underway for the building of a Dollar General Store on the corner of Ridge Road and State Highway 88 in Pine Grove.
Dollar General has a long list of poor marks in their aggressive history. According to www.247WallSt.com they are rated the 4th worst employer in the United States.
Dollar General's property development is handled by Cross Development. This company also finds and secures sites for McDonalds and Starbucks.
At some point,...[Read more]
A spate of new laws took effect Tuesday, July 1, that affect gun owners, people seeking state and local government jobs and abortion providers. Receiving the most media attention this week is the raising of California's minimum wage to $9 per hour, the first such increase since 2008. Effective Jan. 1, 2016, the minimum will again rise, to $10 per hour. There are some employees who are exempt from the minimum wage law: outside salespersons, apprentices working in trades governed by state indenture rules, and parents, spouses or children of an employer. The give and take for teachers was also...[Read more]
A recently-appointed U.S. Forest Supervisor is proceeding with plans to rename a landmark in the El Dorado National Forest after he decided its name — which has been on the map since the mid-1800s — was offensive to Native American people. During the public comment period of the June 24 Amador County Board of Supervisors meeting, Amador District Ranger Rick Hopson informed the board that his boss, Laurence Crabtree, was making the "administrative decision" after conferring with the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. The announcement was met with no small amount of sarcasm and consternation...[Read more]
CEO of Amador County Fair Troy Bowers (Right), and Special Project Manager Richard Prima converse before the meeting, June 26. Photo by Tessa Marguerite
At last week's Plymouth City Council meeting, a request was made on behalf of the Amador County Fairgrounds for an adjustment to the wastewater charge, reducing it from the present 24 EDU's (equivalent dwelling units) to 10 EDU's. Richard Prima, Plymouth resident and special project manager, addressed the council with information to support the request, including water system leakage information, and estimates of wastewater generated by...[Read more]
Highway Patrol to conduct DUI checkpoint Saturday A sobriety checkpoint will be set up on Highway 49, somewhere within the city limits of Jackson, on Saturday, July 5. Amador-area CHP Acting Commander Sergeant Dan Lopez said the checkpoint will be staffed by both CHP and officers from the Jackson Police Department. "Each year, members of our community are needlessly maimed or killed on our roads," he said. "Our goal is to insure the safe passage of each and every motorist by targeting roads where there is a high frequency of drunk driving. By publicizing our efforts, we believe that we can...[Read more]
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July 30, 2014
DIXVILLE NOTCH, N.H. (AP) - The New Hampshire villages of Dixville Notch and Hart's Location have maintained their tradition of heading to the polls at midnight on Election Day.
In Dixville Notch, the vote is 5 votes apiece for President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.
In Hart's Location, it took voters 5 minutes and 42 seconds to cast 23 votes for Obama, 9 for Romney and 1 vote for Libertarian Gary Johnson.
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