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Of National concern - Historic hotel may be targeted for demolition

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

By Jerry Budrick

"They can't tear down the National Hotel," Susan Peters insisted. "It's on our letterhead!"

Peters is planning director for the city of Jackson, where the National Hotel stands prominently at the south end of Main Street. Peters was responding to an attempt at confirming or denying the persistent r...
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Jerry Budrick
Rumors that the National Hotel in downtown Jackson might be demolished, while improbable, are not entirely unfounded.

West Nile Virus rears its head

7/22/2008

By Kelly Scott

Bird tests positive in Pioneer
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Pit bull attack adds to breed's bad rep

7/22/2008

By Raheem Hosseini

Elisa Teel was almost finished pruning her herbs when she heard the ominous growling behind her.

Two pit bulls had squeezed through a small gap at th...
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NEWS HEADLINES

Is Jackson blighted enough for redevelopment?

Statewide assistance available for thousands of homeowners, renters

Cooler, moist weather helps state firefighting

Reality trumps ideology in Fannie-Freddie rescue

Iraq backs Obama on 2010 pullout

OPINION

Gold Rush needs BIR

7/22/2008

By Jerry Budrick

In the eight years since the Gold Rush Ranch and Golf Resort project began to take shape, an incredible number of changes have occurred. Back in 2000,...
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Rooster gets bath for Amador Fair

7/22/2008

By Jim Reece

From left, Tracey Towner-Yep, Joe Hickman, Tyler Fenley and Michael Rabaino of the Amador County Recreation Agency turn from Rec-ing Crew to Rooster Cleaners. The rooster, owned by Towner-Yep, was then taken to the Amador County Fair grounds in Plymouth to become part of the ACRA's display in one of the buildings during the fair. The fair opens this week with horses, rabbits, calves and goats competing Wednesday at the Benny Brown Arena. For information, call the fair office at 245-6921.
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Airing out the 3-on-3

7/18/2008

By Jim Reece

A dozen teams and dozens of spectators came early for the Mike Neville Memorial Tournament Saturday, July 12 at Bryson Park in Sutter Creek.
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Kozlowski wins Golf Channel tourney at Castle Oaks

7/15/2008

By Jim Reece

Jim Kozlowski of Ione took full home course advantage for a three-stroke win in the Sam Snead Division June 30 in a amateur Golf Channel tournament at Castle Oaks Golf Course and Country Club.
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SPORTS HEADLINES

Running for a cause

The art of dressage

Summer camp fun times

Softball summer

A&A Shooters squads conquer state, march on to Sparta


Ione remembers the late Charlene (Hard) Kerbow for helping bring history back

7/22/2008

By Scott Thomas Anderson

For years, Ione's historic cemetery was a collection of faded, toppled headstones on a barren hillside. Weeds had overtaken entire monuments and the b...
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Father Thomas Relihan to retire after six decades of service

7/18/2008

By Scott Thomas Anderson

He left the green hills of Ireland when he was young, encountering the Statue of Liberty, Staten Island and a promise of something grand over the huge...
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Amador moves toward energy conservation, lowering CO2

7/15/2008

By Scott Thomas Anderson

With fuel cost on a meteoric rise, some Amadorians are looking into cutting down their monthly electric bills by re-fitting their homes with what's co...
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LIFESTYLES HEADLINES

Experts say offices should have kitchen rules to create a clean, friendly place

Jackson goes forward with fireworks, sees big crowd

With extreme danger setting in, Charleton Churchill discovers insights on leadership, faith

Amador County offers plenty of activities to keep kids busy

Rebecca Bozzo produces new documentary about a forgotten film master

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