The California Highway Patrol report an accident that occurred on Monday in Fiddletown has been released. According to investigating Officer Steve Ladd’s report, 49 year old Jan Thomas of Fiddletown was traveling west bound on Fiddletown Road just west of Quart Mountain Road when for an unknown she allowed her 1999 Ford F-150 to leave the west bound roadway edge. In efforts to correct the situation, Thomas over corrected back to the left and lost control of her vehicle. The pickup truck continued across both the west bound and east bound lanes and struck a dirt embankment causing the truck to roll over and come to rest on its top, leaving Thomas trapped within. Thomas was extricated from the vehicle and subsequently transported to Sutter Amador Hospital for treatment for cuts and abrasions sustained from the accident as well as pain to her neck.

The Amador County Board of Supervisors has adjusted their November meeting schedule to accommodate holidays and other fall break vacations and has announced they will meet only once this month. There will be no meetings on November 7th or 14th due to scheduling conflicts that will create a lack of quorum. On November 21st the Board will meet as regularly scheduled. Because of a California State Association of Counties Meeting on November 28th the local supevisorial meeting will be cancelled for that date. The meeting schedule should return to normal in December.

 

Trick or Treaters came to downtown Jackson last night in record breaking numbers. According to the Jackson Lions Club over 750 people attended the annual Halloween Parade and giveaway sponsored by the Jackson Lions. The Parade is a local Halloween tradition that provides a safe and fun environment for kids of all ages. Local Lions gave away 500 candy bags and cooked up and served 500 hot dogs. Also costume contents and other prizes were handed out to participants.

Yesterday afternoon 8 local heroes were recognized in their life saving efforts to rescue three residents that were trapped in a burning home. On August 2, 2006 firefighters were dispatched to a residential structure fire at 17032 Pine Needle Drive in the Buckhorn area. The first fire engine to arrive on scene reported a fully involved structure wih two or more people trapped on the rear deck. The two firefighters on that engine, from the Amador Fire Protection District Station 111 on Meadow Drive, took quick action with the help of Amador County Sheriff’s Deputy Luke McElfish. The trio deployed a ladder to rescue the three residents trapped on the back deck, which was 20 feet above the ground and situated on a steep slope.

Discussions concerning the County’s involvement with Amador Regional Sanitation Authority appeared on the Board of Supervisor’s agenda yesterday. County Administrative Officer Patrick Blacklock presented the item and pointed out that the County has had an ongoing discussion whether or not the County should remain a member of ARSA because the County no longer operates wastewater systems. In 2004 these responsibilities were transferred to the Amador Water Agency; however the County remained a member of ARSA. Recently, the board asked for a report which identifies any liabilities associated with their continued membership. County Counsel John Hahn, who recently resigned as ARSA’s counsel, responded to the board in a memo as well as at the meeting. In his memo Hahn discussed the County’s financial risks in remaining a member of ARSA.

With Calaveras County’s only hospital, Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital announcing that it is temporarily suspending all maternity services effective today the big question is will Sutter Amador Hospital be able to handle the additional load. According to Sutter Amador Spokesperson Jody Boetzer the answer is a firm “Yes”. Boetzer states that Sutter Amador Hospital operates a Family Birth Center and has the capacity to serve additional patients in need of obstetrical care. The Family Birth Center is an eight-bed maternity unit that offers all-in-one labor, delivery and recovery rooms in a caring and comfortable setting. 

This afternoon young trick or treaters will take to the streets and one final reminder to local drivers: be on the look out for children. If you are looking for an activity for your child that does not involve door to door trick or treating both the Jackson Lions Club and several local churches are offering options. Main Street Jackson will sponsor trick or treating in the downtown businesses this afternoon followed by the Lions Club Halloween Parade. Gather at the Jackson Fire House at 5:30 pm. Also, The annual Brown Academy Halloween Haunted House will be open tonight from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 851 Palm Drive, Ione. Calvary Chapel Church on Ridge Rd in Pine Grove will be hosting Trunk or Treat tonight beginning at 5:30pm

This afternoon a special ceremony will be held at the Board of Supervisor’s chambers to honor 8 people in their life saving efforts. The Amador Fire Protection Board of directors will present certificates of commendation along with a Board of Supervisor’s Resolution in recognition of some local heroes who’s whose immediate reactions to a life threatening situation resulted in saving the lives of other residents who were trapped by a fire in their home. The fire occurred in early August on Pine Needle Drive in the Buckhorn area. Upon arrival on scene emergency crews realized that 3 residents of the home were trapped on the back deck. An Amador Co. Sheriff’s Deputy along with Fire personnel worked using a ladder to rescue the 3 residents, with no concerns for their own safety. The local heroes will be recognized today at 1:30pm at the Board of Supervisors meeting and the public is invited to attend to show their support for our local emergency rescue personnel and our Amador County Sheriff’s Department.

A reminder notice from the Amador County Elections department for Voters who vote at the Sutter Terrace Mobile Home Park. The election department wants all these citizens to be aware that the construction of the bypass road on State Hwy 49 has closed the entrance from highway 49. Voters must use Sutter Hill Road, to Bryson Drive to Del Vista to enter the mobile home park.

 

 

The 10 member Board that oversees the Amador County Recreation Agency recently approved a Recreation Master Plan. This is a significant milestone in the development of the countywide agency, which under the direction of Tracey Towner Yep, has grown by leaps and bounds. The report discusses the need for parks and other recreation facilities within Amador County, as well as, contains a summary of the findings from the youth and adult surveys, eight public workshop meetings, and contacts with individual stakeholders which have been conducted countywide for the last year.