Entries from December 2007

December 21, 2007

Emilee Fragapane wins 9th Bill of Rights Essay Contest

By Lynette Lipp,
Secretary, Amador Co. Democratic Club
Emilee’s essay “In Order to Form More Definitive Protection…” was far superior to any other entries and the prize of $1,000 was awarded to her. Emilee is home-schooled and also was the first prize winner in the 8th Bill of Rights contest in 2006.
The Essay awards were [...]

December 14, 2007

Challenge to “Indian lands determination” dismissed

AMADOR COUNTY’S CHALLENGE TO IONE BAND “INDIAN LANDS DETERMINATION” DISMISSED AS PREMATURE; CAN BE RE-FILED
Today the federal district court in Sacramento dismissed on procedural grounds the County’s complaint challenging the Department of Interior’s determination that 228 acres of land in and around the City of Plymouth are “Indian lands” and thus [...]

December 12, 2007

Peace vigil in Jackson

A peace vigil will be held at the corner of highways 88 and 49 next to the Jackson Civic Center Dec. 21 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. More information will be posted when it comes in.

December 12, 2007

Jackson City Council announces opportunities for residents

The Jackson City Council announces opportunities for residents to become involved in their community: A City Council seat needs to be filled, and two citizen committees are being formed for the Oro De Amador property.

December 4, 2007

Nakanishi says a whole lotta nuthin’

If you missed the town hall on health care held by Assemblymember Alan Nakanishi don’t be worry; you didn’t miss much. Below is my summary posted to The Bayne of Blog and the Amador Democratic Party Website and picked up by California Progress Report.
by Randy Bayne
Chair, Amador Co. DCC
The Bayne of Blog

In a town hall [...]