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Focus on Business

Tasty Maid Bakery is one of a handful of sweet new additions to Pioneer

Friday, February 05, 2010

By Lisa Lucke

Shopping locally takes on an entirely new meaning when one considers the idea of not only staying in Amador County to buy goods and services, but also staying right in one's own neighborhood.

That is what Upcountry business owners are hoping will happen with the addition of brand-new businesses, a...
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Candy Marhefka stands behind the counter at Tasty Maid Bakery, located at 24140 Highway 88 in Pioneer. Ledger Dispatch photo by Lisa Lucke.

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C & P Tax Service celebrates its 20th season in Amador County 2/5/2010 By Lisa Lucke Carl and Pauline Lathrum are celebrating their 20-year anniversary in the tax preparation business. It was in 1990 and 1991 that the couple purchased... FULL STORY...		Business Briefs for Feb. 5 2/5/2010 Glass Doctor climbs up the 'Franchise 500' Window and windshield repair provider Glass Doctor moved up to the No. 240 spot on the Franchise 50... FULL STORY...

Treasures Mercantile is a step back in time in historic Jackson 1/8/2010 By Lisa Lucke As one of the new inhabitants of downtown Jackson, Treasures Mercantile is bringing a new approach to the days of old. Owners Lenny and Rhonda Hendr... FULL STORY...		OTHER HEADLINES Woof Dog Salon comes to Main Street Ione, also caters to feline companions Work of Master Craftsman Chet Chapin featured at Chapin Galleries Business Briefs for Jan. 8 Platinum Hair Design brings the style to Main Street Ione Business Briefs for December 25 ARCHIVES