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WHAT’S INSIDE Supervisor Vogel agri-tourism with wine production Due to supervisorial districts being divided based on population rather than land area, San Joaquin County’s District 4 Supervisor Ken Vogel represents 50-percent of the county geographically.
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Patrick Rowlee, a Galt High English teacher has recently completed his third novel, a historical sports novel, titled ‘Blackballed’ that focuses on an entire team of Negro Baseball Leagues players (a fictional franchise named the Newark Sparrows).
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BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe, Calif., recognized by skiers and snowboarders as offering some of the best high alpine advanced terrain in North America. Vail Resorts is purchasing the ski resort as well as the undeveloped sites at the center of the base area which are zoned for residential and commercial development for a purchase price of approximately $18.0 million. The seller will retain a participation interest in the base area parcels and will continue to own the remainder of the real estate development sites. Following the acquisition, Vail Resorts will now operate three world-class mountain resorts in the Lake See KIRKWOOD on Page 2
America’s original Celtic Faire, featured on National Geographic Television, returns to the Mother Lode Fairgrounds on March 9-11, 2012. The 26th Annual Sonora Celtic Faire will expand to three days of never ending Celtic entertainment. The largest gathering of Celtic musicians will be one of the highlights at this year’s event, from high-energy Celtic rock bands to the most traditional of groups. With 20 musical groups, performing on five stages, the faire offers something to every age and ear! In 2011 the Sonora Celtic Faire was fea-
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Lodi native Ricky Gill, a Republican congressional candidate, addresses those attending the California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse rally recently held in Lodi. Gill told rally attendees that businesses should be given more time to comply with the American with Disabilities Act access law before being sued, that ADA access plaintiffs who lose cases should reimburse defendants’ legal fees and that damages awarded to ADA plaintiffs should be commensurate to the injuries they suffered.
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by Plez Hill A rally sponsored by California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA), a not-for-profit organization, recently took place at Lodi’s Post Office Plaza for the purpose of bringing lawsuit abuse to the public’s attention. “California’s legal system has been designed in some ways to act as a gotcha system as opposed to acting as a fairness system. That’s why we are here today, to address those issues,” Julie Griffiths, CALA’s California regional director, told rally attendees. Some 50 people were in attendance. While their number was relatively small – with many business owners unable to break away from their shops to attend – the significance of those in attendance was impressive. They ranged from a Congressional candidate to regional business leaders to members of the print and TV news media. According to CALA, California is one of the most litigious states in the nation with 1.4 million lawsuits filed in the state every year, many of which CALA says have no merit. CALA selected Lodi as the starting point in its nine-stop state-wide campaign against lawsuit abuse because, according to
Celebrating the cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Cornwall, Wales, and all Celtic Nations with the 26th Annual Sonora Celtic Faire located at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. tured on National Geography’s “Knights of Mayhem” TV show. This year’s faire will showcase The Imperial Knights, whose members are featured on a new History Channel program titled- (Full Metal Joust). Knights again will dress in full armor and ride their warhorses in battle to see who will be the champion of Sonora. Other heavy metal events will also take place throughout the weekend with the addition of Competition Scottish Highland Games and the soon to be History Channel reality television stars, The Gypsy Time Travelers (Celtic Blacksmith).
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Your TLSN.us Local Scoop News KIRKWOOD continued from Page 1 Tahoe region which between them offer the entire breadth of the skiing and riding experience, including Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, Northstar California on the north shore and Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Vail Resorts also announced that, effective immediately, Heavenly and Northstar pass holders will have access to Kirkwood and Kirkwood pass holders will be able to ski and ride Heavenly and Northstar. “We are thrilled to welcome Kirkwood into our family as our seventh world-class mountain resort. Kirkwood offers some of the most extraordinary ski terrain found anywhere in North America with high alpine trails and the most annual average snowfall in Lake Tahoe. Kirkwood represents skiing and riding at its purest, something we intend to retain and protect long into the future,” said Rob Katz, chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts. “When combined with Heavenly and Northstar, we will be able to offer our guests and pass holders unparalleled value with the very best that Lake Tahoe has to offer. We are excited to be able to offer Kirkwood to our pass holders right away – it’s like opening day to a whole new season.” As of today, Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass holders will have unrestricted access to ski and ride Kirkwood. Tahoe Value Pass holders can ski and ride there every day except on Saturdays. Kirkwood pass holders with the following passes will have access to Heavenly and Northstar: Premium Pass holders and 7 Wood Pass holders will have unlimited, unrestricted access to Heavenly and Northstar, while 6 Wood Pass holders will have access to Heavenly and Northstar six days a week, SundayFriday, with no holiday restrictions. 5 Wood Pass holders will have access to Heavenly and Northstar five days a week, Monday-Friday. The Company also announced that it intends to retain a Kirkwood-only season pass and Kirkwood-only daily lift tickets, priced comparably to what’s of-
fered today. For more information on how to use your pass at Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood, visit www.bestoftahoe.com. Located about 35 miles southwest of South Lake Tahoe, Kirkwood Mountain Resort offers pure high alpine skiing and riding at its best. The ski resort’s unique location, completely surrounded by National Forest atop the Sierra Crest combined with elevations ranging 7,800 to 9,800 feet, create a geographical predisposition to receive the lightest, driest and most plentiful snow in the Tahoe region with an average of 472 inches annually. Kirkwood offers 2,000 feet of vertical drop and more than 2,300 acres of terrain from groomed beginner runs to hair-raising cornices, cliffs and the most high-angle grooming around. The resort offers four terrain parks, from beginner to advanced, as well as a Boarder X course. Vail Resorts expects to close on the acquisition of Kirkwood Mountain Resort within the next month. Further terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Closing is subject to certain conditions, including transfer of the U.S. Forest Service Permit. • Heavenly and Northstar pass holders get immediate access to Kirkwood and Kirkwood pass holders get immediate access to Heavenly and Northstar. About Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company’s subsidiaries operate the mountain resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado, and Heavenly and Northstar in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada, and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Company’s subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company, manages casually elegant properties. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts. com and consumer website is www.snow.com.
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Supervisor Ken Vogel represents a large portion of the $2.1 billion wine industry in San Joaquin County.
by Plez Hill Due to supervisorial districts being divided based on population rather than land area, San Joaquin County’s District 4 Supervisor Ken Vogel represents 50-percent of the county geographically. The area he represents includes Lodi, Woodbridge, Escalon, Ripon, Linden, Lockeford, Clements and Farmington. His district is mostly rural and much of it is dedicated to growing and harvesting grapes for their respective wineries. This is no small matter since, according to Vogel, the county has a $2.1 billion wine industry and also generates millions of dollars from agri-tourism. There-in lies the problem, however, and Vogel was willing to discuss it with TLSN. Vogel cited a county ordinance which established regulations that acknowledges the distinctive pairing of wine grape growing, wine making, and tourism. The ordinance reads, in part, “The challenge is to provide the agricultural tourism and marketing activities while ensuring that agricultural resources remain vital.” Last year, Kapiniaris Vineyards received approval from the county’s Planning Commission to construct a large winery in Vogel’s district near Davis and Turner roads west of Lodi. The winery planned on holding events. There are four other wineries in close proximity to the Kapiniaris Vineyards that already hold events. These events can range from weddings to concerts. While none of the four wineries objected to Kapiniaris also holding events, some local citizen neighbors expressed their concerns
citing reasons like noise, traffic problems and parking. Consequently, they appealed the Planning Commission’s decision to the county Board of Supervisors. All but one supervisor denied their appeal. The lone supervisor was Ken Vogel. Vogel questioned whether agri-tourism at the Kapiniaris Vineyards, i.e., the marketing and holding of events, would remain subordinate to the primary agricultural use of growing, harvesting and making wine in accordance with the ordinance. He founded this belief, in part, because the initial buildings to be constructed at the winery appeared to have more to do with marketing than with producing wine. Additionally, he said there could be an accumulative impact of traffic and noise from all five wineries holding events simultaneously. He said the county’s Public Works Department is aware of potential problems, especially with parking. Since stating his concerns about the initial buildings to be constructed at the winery looking to be more for marketing than for production purposes, Vogel said the winery has reversed their order of construction. While expressing his desire to have agritourism be maintained, Vogel was concerned whether agri-tourism events could have an adverse effect with on-going wine production. For example, he said a bride would not want to have dust from a nearby field soil her gown while wearing it at her wedding held at a winery. Vogel said agri-tourism events have the potential of having an impact on wine production since they generally coincide during the same months. Vogel said he and District 3 Supervisor Steve Bestolarides will be making recommendations to the Board within 30 to 60 days as to whether there are any short term solutions to the agri-tourism issue in light of ordinance requirements. If there is a change in the ordinance, Vogel said, it will not happen until after the county’s General Plan is approved in 2013. The plan will address land use policies. Vogel stressed agriculture is the number one industry in San Joaquin County and that agri-tourism is a vital part of it. He said it must, however, be maintained in balance with the need to produce wine.
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Your TLSN.us Local Scoop News Travis Hausauer, owner of the Squeeze Inn restaurant in Galt, said he was forced to close his original Sacramento restaurant because of an ADA access lawsuit in 2009. “When ADA law was put into effect we knew it was for a good cause because there were a lot of things that were wrong,” Hausauer told the rally. “Where a bill is signed into law in 1990 and goes back 200 years of our history [it] covers everybody and every building ever built, so nobody is exempt, nobody is grandfathered in as you might think.” “Before I could hammer out details [in my ADA access lawsuit] in state court, I was hit with a lawsuit in federal court. The lawsuit was dropped. I had to move and had to become compliant which I had no problem doing …nobody wants to dis-
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Lending their support at the California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) rally are, from left, Lodi Mayor JoAnne Mounce; Julie Griffiths, California regional director for CALA; and James McCarty, owner of Town and County Liquor in Lockeford and former Lodi mayor. Griffiths, there is a large amount of lawsuit abuse in the greater Lodi area. Many area businesses believe they have experienced lawsuit abuse in their attempts to comply with various federal and state laws like the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) access law. The ADA guarantees, among many things, equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities to accommodations such as restaurants, hotels and retail stores.
Travis Hausauer, owner of the Squeeze Inn restaurant in Galt, told rally attendees that lawsuit abuse “is stifling our economy. Every time a business sheds, a dream dies, our tax revenue dies and we have more people in the unemployment line.” Two people in attendance at the rally who believe they are currently experiencing ADA access lawsuit abuse are Denis T. Xenos of Denis’s Country Kitchen at 1327 W. Lockeford St. and Dustin W. Taunton of Ione Real Estate. Taunton said he owns the building which houses the restaurant and is being sued for $75,000 for non-ADA access
compliance without the option to repair anything. Taunton said the complainant says the restaurant didn’t provide the complainant proper restroom facilities and sitting area at the bar. Tauton said the restaurant has several wheel chair bound customers who have never complained and checked to make sure he is ADA compliant. He believes the complainant never came into the restaurant. Standing alongside Xenos and Tauton at the rally was Ray Crow, Lodi Chamber of Commerce membership chairman. “All of the businesses have been affected whether they are in compliance or not,” Crow said. “Just the shear fact that they have to go out and get an attorney to respond to the litigation, it’s a business expense. In today’s economy, businesses are trying to figure out how to keep their lights on in their businesses, so any additional unnecessary expenses are crippling to the local economy.” Also in attendance at the rally was Lodi Mayor JoAnne Mounce. “There are Lodi businesses that have been sued unnecessarily,” Mounce said. “They try to provide accommodations for folks that are handicapped and it does not seem to be enough for some folks. I think that some of these lawsuits have no place in California and especially not in Lodi.” James McCarty, former Lodi Mayor and owner of Town and Country Liquor in Lockeford, was a speaker at the rally. He surprised some members of the audience when he said the City of Lodi is facing an ADA access lawsuit for $472,000 based on 123 intersections which are non-compliant at sidewalk locations. McCarty said California state access law contains a thousand regulations pertaining to ADA access. “The fearful thing is more of them are being added each year,” McCarty said. A number of businesses in Lockeford, McCarty continued, received similar letters that were broad brushed in that they told all the business owners, including him, that they were not ADA access compliant and threatened the owners with respective lawsuits. The letters, he said, failed to identify the basis for their respective non-compliance claims. McCarty called these “ADA assembly line complaints” that courts are slowly rejecting.
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small group. We are small independent businesses. We don’t have that ability to raise that kind of money, but we have the ability to gather together and have our voices heard through meetings like this.” “This is stifling our economy. Every time a business sheds, a dream dies, our tax revenue dies and we have more people in the unemployment line,” Hausauer added.
Tom Scott (with back to camera), executive director of CALA, answers questions from rally attendees. CALA rally attendees, from left, are Denis T. Xenos, Denis’ Country Kitchen in Lodi; Dustin W. Taunton, Ione Real Estate; and Ray Crow, membership director for the Lodi Chamber of Commerce. criminate against anybody. But you can tell their heart is not in the right place where they do not come and talk to you face-to-face and ask you to make a change for them so they can get into your restaurant. We accommodated everybody. That was never an issue. We need to put more pressure on our elected officials. This is not a red or blue issue, this is a red, white and blue issue,” Hausauer said. “We have to get together and get our voices heard,” Hausauer continued. “The trial lawyers they have their voices heard in Sacramento because they give so much money to it. We are a
Michelle Orrock, Communications Director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for California, gave her organization’s support for the CALA rally.
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Growth Products held an event that was charged with vision and a trend of the future for farmers struggling with environmental issues on February 16 at Joe's in Lockeford. Farmers from Lockeford, Clements, Lodi, Acampo, Woodland, Stockton, Angels Camp, Manteca, Modesto, Turlock, and Lemoore attended. "Let's think outside the box” said Wayne Woods of Agri Business Services of Lodi. "There are new codes and regulations coming. Fines for water run off from chemical fertilizers are in the thousands of dollars and will put farmers out of business.” Woods then introduced Keith Giertych of Growth Products to the gathering. Giertych’s power point presentation about 40 organic and inorganic products smart for the environment
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Deaver Vineyards – It doesn’t surprise me at all why Deaver Vineyards in beautiful Shenandoah Valley has been a family tradition for over 150 years. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. A great place on a sunny day with a picnic lunch and a bottle of one of Deaver’s finest. As an amateur to the newest California rage of wine tasting, Deaver Vineyards was my first stop. As I walked through the door I was greeted by a smiling face, Jenae Plasse. After telling Plasse that I really wasn’t a big fan of dry wines, the fun began. I started with an almond flavored Sparkling Wine first. They also serve peach and raspberry. No other words but amazing! Now was time to learn about food pairing. If you are like me and don’t have the first idea how to do this, be sure to go to Deaver Vineyards and ask for Jenae and she will be glad to show you how it’s done. Take a sip of their Merlot Port and then eat a delicious Cabernet Chocolate covered blueberry, then sip the Merlot again. Next was their award winning Petite Sirah Port. Again a sip of the port, this time Fran’s dark chocolate sauces then again a sip of the port. What a great way to spend an afternoon. Deaver Vineyards not only has bar none some of the best customer service but also a friendly atmosphere, great gift shop and beautiful grounds. Make sure you put them on your stop next time you in the area. Five Stars Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! - March 17th, Saturday, Noon - 4pm Join Deaver for a St. Patty’s Day celebration like no other! There will be a yummy baked potato bar with green toppings ($3.50 each), sparkling green wine, and a “Best Dressed Leprechaun” contest. Photos of contestants will be posted on our Facebook page and judged by customers and fans. The winner with the most likes will get a special prize! Deaver Vineyards • 12455 Steiner Rd., Plymouth Ca 95669 • 209-245-4099 www.deavervineyards.com
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The Celtic Knot - Importer of fine Irish & Celtic goods – Downtown Jackson not only brings a wealth of history but also tons of great shopping. While on the hunt for the perfect gift I ran across The Celtic Knot, a great little shop in downtown Jackson. With St Patrick’s day jut around the corner I couldn’t resist Keeping in the Irish tradition and wandered in. The owner Ron Bush and his wife Patti have had the store 8 ½ years now. I couldn’t resist asking how he came about opening the store. In the summer of 2001, Patti and her sister Mary, along with their other siblings, Dick, Carol and Michael, were given the trip of a lifetime to Ireland by their crazy and ever so generous sister, Ellen. Together for two fast moving (in more than one way) weeks they traveled, a wild pack of Californians, all over that blessed island we know as Ireland. They made memories that seem to reach back hundreds of years. They had answered the call. From that enriching and life-altering trip grew their collective vision for The Celtic Knot. They wanted to share their love for Ireland and Scotland and the other Celtic nations with the neighbors. And so was born in August of 2003, The Celtic Knot. If you have not been in, I recommend you visit. Above and beyond customer service, with a huge variety of gifts, jewelry, clothing and much more. definitely a five star experience. The Celtic Knot • 28 Main St., Jackson Ca 95642 • 209-223-5830 • www.thecelticknot.net
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Your TLSN.us Local Scoop News Ione questions logistics to preserve Historic Railroad Depot Building KVGC 1340AM — What to do about the Historic Railroad Depot Building was brought up during Tuesday night’s Ione City Council meeting. Two years ago, to prevent Union Pacific from demolishing the landmark building, the City asked Union Pacific to donate the De-
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pot Building and lease the property under it to the City. The terms of the lease call upon the City to make improvements to the building, including removal of asbestos, or else the City will have to pay for the demo of the building. The two-year lease contract is up at the end of May, and given the current budget situation, the City lacks the resources to make the calledfor improvements. The consensus of the City Council was against losing a potential valuable City landmark, and the Council voted to seek Grants applications to help pay for improvements, form a Citizens Committee to help in preservation efforts, and direct staff to request an extension from Union Pacific on the existing lease agreement. The City Council meets next on March 6th.
4th Annual 49er Treasure Trail March 24-25, 2012 Amador County The Game is ON!
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The 49er Treasure Trail adventure is an interactive adventure of epic proportions! Navigate Historic Amador County by experiencing adventures and conquering challenges, which are all worth points! Win cool stuff by having the most points, unique costumes, most fun team, slowest to nish, traveled the furthest, and more! Prizes include tickets for unique local events, hotel rooms, meals, merchandise, and more from local merchants. You can play the whole weekend, one day, or just a few hours. Included in your registration are A er Dark hours, Friday, March 24th, 4 pm to 8 pm, and Saturday, March 25th, 5 pm to 8pm, along with daytime game hours, which are 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, and 10 am to 1 pm on Sunday. To play only at night, register for A er Dark Only. Just bring your game! Adventures: Local destinations and businesses host an adventure to be completed by players during day game hours. Challenge Spot, Daytime and/or A er Dark: Local destinations and businesses provide a challenge to complete that lasts up to 15 minutes.
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Your TLSN.us Local Scoop News Join the Jazz Party April 29 at Jackson Rancheria St. Anne’s Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser JACKSON, CA – The 34th annual Mother Lode Hot Jazz Party will fill the Jackson Rancheria Hotel with feel good music on Sunday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s party includes six bands at three venues at the Hotel, including the Grand Oak Ballroom (The French Quarter), Fire, Rain, Cloud room (Le Petit Theatre), and the Garden Terrace (Bourbon Street). Headlining is the Red Skunk Gypsy Band, who enter the room in fur coats with retro equipment and guarantee a healthy dose of entertainment. Their vintage sound draws from Django Reinhardt, 1930s Eu-
ropean Jazz, and American roots traditions. The party continues with Hot Jazz favorites Catsnjammer, Jasscity, Natural Gas, Midnight Rose, and Pat Yankee. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and are available at the Dreamcatcher’s Club® in the Casino, online at JacksonCasino.com., at the ARC of Amador and Calaveras and American Legion Post 108. You can start partying early with a dance Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 108 Hall featuring Jasscity. Admission is just $10. Then enjoy a special breakfast buffet Sunday
morning from 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Raging River Restaurant in the Casino for just $8. You’ll be pumped and ready to party for the main show at 11 a.m. Make it a great weekend by staying at Jackson Rancheria’s top rated RV Park, which is only a short, free shuttle ride from the Hotel. Or take advantage of a special Jazz Party Package including a room Saturday night and two Jazz Party tickets for just $79. Call 800-822-WINN and ask for the HTJAZ12 package. Hotel package subject to availability. Jazz Party ticket proceeds benefit The ARC of
Jackson Rancheria Presents Dickey Betts & Great Southern Experience the best in Southern Rock when Jackson Rancheria presents Dickey Betts & Great Southern on Friday, March 9, in the Grand Oak Ballroom at the Hotel. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Patrons must be 21 to attend. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are on sale now and are just $20 for Dreamcatcher’s Club® members, available only at the Dreamcatcher’s Club®, and $40 for general admission, available at the Dreamcatcher’s Club®, online at JacksonCasino.com and by phone at 209-296-5495. Dickey Betts, is a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has one of the most distinctive voices in music, and is known as one of the most influential guitar players of all time. Playing since he can remember, Betts joined several bands in the 1960s and eventually formed a band with bassist Berry Oakley.
One fateful night in 1969, Betts and Oakley’s band jammed with another local group featuring Duane and Gregg Allman, marking the birth of the Allman Brothers Band. In addition to matching band leader Duane Allman lick for lick, Betts also wrote such memorable songs as “Revival” and the instrumental tour de force “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed.” After Duane Allman and Berry Oakley were killed in accidents a year apart in 1971 and 1972, the Allman Brothers Band worked through their sorrow, with Betts writing and singing the group’s biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man.” Members of the band ventured into solo careers in 1973, and Betts released his first solo album “Highway Call” in 1974. The Allman Brothers Band split up in 1976, and Betts formed Dickey Betts & Great Southern. In 1989, their 20th anniversary, the Allman Brothers Band reformed. The chemistry that
Angels Camp Museum, California - PRESS RELEASE WHAT: Museum Lecture on and at the Historic Sam Choy Building WHEN: Thursday, March 1st 2012 LOCATION: The historic Sam Choy Building - 1329 Birds Way in historic downtown Angels Camp TIME: Reception with complimentary wine & refreshments at 6:30. Lecture starts at 7:00 PM. COST: $10 per person - Museum Members are admitted FREE
Chinese merchant Sam Choy built the structure known as the “Sam Choy” building in 1860. The building was utilized by Sam Choy as a mercantile store from 1860 to 1892. In the years that followed it was owned and/ or occupied by various individuals. In 1928, the City of Angels Camp acquired the building and utilized it as a jail until the 1950s. In 1984, the building was successfully nominated and placed on the National Register for Historic Places (NRHP). In July of 2011, the Angels Camp Museum took control of the building from the city with the hopes of one day restoring it to its original 1860 appearance. Architectural historian Judith Marvin, who wrote the NRHP nomination in 1984, and historical archaeologist Julia Costello, Ph.D., will give a talk on the history of the building, Sam Choy, and the Chinese community in Angels Camp during the Gold Rush era. Museum Director, Craig Hadley, will discuss the future visions for the building. There will be some select Chinese artifacts on display, as well. This is a unique opportunity to see this historic structure first hand and learn about its lively past. Seating is limited for this lecture to 40 people due to the size constraints of the building. It is recommended that you make advanced reservations for this lecture by calling the museum at 209-736-2963 and leave a message on their answering machine if you call outside of operating hours, with your name, number of seats, and a phone number where you may be reached. There is no parking at the building, only drop off for handicap. Please park on either main street or in the large parking lot across the street from Birds Way road. Museum staff will be on hand to direct visitors to the building. TICKETS: Tickets are $10 per person, while museum members are admitted free. Both tickets and memberships can be purchased at the lecture. All proceeds go to the Angels Camp Museum Foundation to support the development and expansion of the exhibits, collections, and programs of the Angels Camp Museum. For questions or enquiries, contact the Angels Camp Museum at 209-736-2963 or Museum Director Craig Hadley on his cell at 760-397-7219 or at at craighadley@angelscamp.gov The Angels Camp Museum is a non-profit museum owned and operated by the City of Angels.
The Red Skunk Gypsy Band Amador & Calaveras and American Legion Post 108. Must be 21 to attend. All events subject to change. Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel is located at 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA 95642. For more information, call 800-822-9466 or visit JacksonCasino.com.
resulted from the unique two-guitar approach of Warren Haynes and Betts once again made the Allman Brothers Band one of the most compelling in all the country. The band enjoyed continued success throughout the nineties, being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and winning their first Grammy. In 2000, Betts formed the Dickey Betts Band and hit the road on his own. He changed the name of the group to Dickey Betts & Great Southern in 2002 and they have been touring extensively ever since. For more on Dickey Betts visit dickeybetts.com.
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SPORTS & FUN Local author releases ‘Blackballed’ Fiction focuses on Negro Baseball League
As told to Paige Lampson Patrick Rowlee, a Galt High English teacher has recently completed his third novel, a historical sports novel, titled ‘Blackballed’ that focuses on an entire team of Negro Baseball Leagues players (a fictional franchise named the Newark Sparrows). They are all still alive eighty years later and have a collective secret not only about their Ripley’s Believe it or Not longevity, but some very well-kept secrets about the identities of some of their players, one in particular who was not a man of color at all. Rowlee gets his inspiration to write in the most interesting ways. “My protagonist (Roscoe Braun) is an African-American man in his nineties who has become blind after a bout with diabetes” tells Rowlee. “Blackballed was written and completed, before I came to accidentally (or by providence) share a hospital room after my roommate and I both had colon cancer-related resection surgeries. Elmer Carter, who at the time was 99 years old and the oldest-living NBL player at the time and blind from diabetes, is the person to whom I’ve dedicated my book. His picture and the story behind how Elmer and I met are contained in the book.” Many baseball fans will remember Mr. Carter was a catcher for the Monarchs and caught the legendary Satchel Paige several times.
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Rowlee writes novels as a hobby, usually about baseball, race relations, and spirituality. He is dedicating a significant percentage of the profits from the sale of the book to ERM, a charity in Africa that helps the orphans and widows of the over 1million Rwandan Tutsis killed in that country’s genocide of 1995. “The founder of ERM (Pastor K for short) spoke at my church, Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas last year, described how all of his family members were killed in the massacre and how he forgave the murderers” explains Rowlee. “He has helped thousands of survivors for over fifteen years now. The book has a motif of widows and orphans being helped and Pastor K is even mentioned in one of the latter chapters.” Blackballed by Patrick Rowlee is available in print edition through lulu.com, directly through Rowlee’s Facebook page “Patrick Rowlee’s Books”, and in eBook form through either Amazon Kindle or Barnes & Noble Nook.
Bayne still adjusting to Daytona 50 Prestige By Monte Dutton What happens to the miracle winner of the Daytona 500 ... a year later? Trevor Bayne, only 20 at the time, won NASCAR’s most prestigious race in only his second try at the Sprint Cup level. His year had some rather dramatic ups and downs. Bayne, from Knoxville, Tenn., missed a portion of the schedule while dealing with a mysterious illness that required treatment at the Mayo Clinic. He then won his first Nationwide Series race at Texas Motor Speedway in November. The Cinderella story of Daytona didn’t change much in the long run. The Wood Brothers hoped to use the victory to gain sponsorship sufficient to compete in the full Cup schedule. That never materialized. Neither did a full-time Cup ride for Bayne this year. He will again compete for the Nationwide Series title while running a limited Cup schedule in the Woods’ No. 21 Ford, which receives support from Roush Fenway Racing. Bayne’s performance last year at Daytona was impressive throughout the month of February. Though few expected him to win the 500, most thought he was a driver to watch, based on his performances in other races and practice sessions leading up to NASCAR’s premier race. This year conditions have changed, though. “I don’t have a lot of experience with ‘pack drafting,’ so for me it’s something totally new again, just like last year coming into the two-car (bump-drafting) deal,” Bayne said. “It was kind of fresh, a totally different mindset. If that’s how it’s going to be, you just think for yourself. “I think it can be fun, but it’s definitely a lot more nerve-wracking than the two-car draft. With the two-car draft, you can obviously just sit back a little bit more and wait it out and then go
when you need to and ... it’s a little bit easier to make passes.” In some ways, Bayne is still getting adjusted to being the Daytona 500 winner. “I’m kind of in the same mindset that I was last year,” he said. “Last year I came in thinking there’s no way we can win this, and now I’m coming back saying there’s no way we can win two in a row, but then the Wood Brothers keep showing up with great race cars and they keep showing up with the guys that can do it and that can win, and I think that’s what’s so important.” (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
Trevor Bayne’s Cinderella story of winning the Daytona 500 last year makes him a driver to watch for this year’s race. He’ll be running the Wood Brothers No. 21 Ford. (John Clark/NASCAR This Week photo)
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Enter this magnificent 5000 sq.ft. Bed and Breakfast Inn and take a step back in time. Set on 1.3 acres of landscaped gardens, this Queen Ann Victorian mansion has 9 guest rooms, 4 with bathtubs, 5 with refrigerators, 5 with fireplaces, all with TV & telephone. A tall Victorian fireplace serves as the focal point for the center hall while a stunning 8 ft. round window graces the parlor. An intimate dining room overlooks one of three porches with a view of the main lawn. The property contains a redwood deck, brick kitchen, steel Windmill, brick well, flower gardens and trees & shrubs laden with plums, pears, peaches, apples, berries, grapes and almonds, which often find their way onto the breakfast table. Multi-course gourmet breakfasts are cooked in our kitchen and served at your table. Interior common area totals almost 1,000 sq.ft., ideal for small groups. Lofty 12 foot ceil-
Sutter Creek Wine Tasting 85 Main Street Sutter Creek, CA 95685 209-267-5838
ings and countless large windows render a bright and cheery atmosphere. Outdoors: you may play badminton, croquet, horsehoes, tour the gardens, cook in our 300 sq.ft. outdoor brick kitchen or your personal charcoal barbecue, dine on our 400 sq.ft. redwood deck or pick one of several secluded seating areas to simply relax. Indoors: view a pictorial history of the Inn, play chess, bacgammon or other board games, perhaps next to the fireplace or select from a diverse library of interesting books while sampling complimentary treats and beverages. Evenings: Watch a movie or concert outdoors on our 120 inch DVD projector complete with digital surround or relax in our private and secluded hot spa. Despite it’s authentic Victorian charm, this Nest has most modern amenities, including central heat & air and internet access. town’s Le Mulet Rouge (in Amador county) concocts luscious, full-bodied Zinfandels, Cabernet Sauvignons, Barberas and Merlots, and crafts the most unique and delicious array of sparkling wines in the Foothills. And Sutter Creek’s Sierra Ridge produces some of the most exotic varietals anywhere, including Aglianico, Pinotage, Vranac, and Freisa, amongst others. Located at 85 Main St., Sutter Creek Wine Tasting (open daily from 11 to 6) also offers a mother lode of wine-related gifts, art, collect-
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orld of Wines C.G. DiArie
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Like many wine aficionados before them, Chaim and Elisheva Gur-Arieh had long dreamt of founding their own winery. They had a passion. They had the ability. All they needed was a location. Fate intervened in the late 1990s while the couple was visiting a winemaker friend in the Sierra Foothills. Chaim, a successful food scientist, biochemist and businessman, and Elisheva, a nationally exhibited artist and designer, were immediately smitten with the region. (Not hard considering the unspoiled beauty of the Shenandoah Valley.) They knew immediately that they found a home here for themselves and their future winery. In 2000, Chaim and Elisheva purchased a 209-acre parcel located 1½ hours east of Sacramento at the northeastern end of the Shenandoah Valley. Situated at 1700 feet above sea level, the rolling site had the ideal climate and soils for a handful of red varieties. With the help of famed vineyard consultant Tom Prentice, the couple planted 21 acres of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Primitivo, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. In addition to their estate property and a neighboring 11.5-acre site that they lease, Chaim and Elisheva established relationships with some of the region’s top vineyards including Grandpére, Oakmont, Gunther and Sierra Oak. From day one, Chaim and Elisheva were involved in every aspect of the project. In addition to overseeing the development and planting of their vineyard, they designed and managed construction of their 12,000 square foot building. Positioned on two small plateaus, the facility uses the natural slope of the terrain to facilitate gravity-flow winemaking techniques. Often without power or running water, Chaim and Elisheva spent the better part of two years living in a used trailer on the property. C.G. Di Arie also features two art galleries displaying a small representation of Chaim and Elisheva’s significant collection of California art. The winery is open to club members monthly but the tasting room, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, close to the town of Plymouth CA is open Fri – Mon 11 – 4:30. 19919 Shenandoah School Rd. Plymouth, CA 95669 Hours: Friday - Monday 11am to 4:30pm 209.245.4700 www.cgdiarie.com info@cgdiarie.com
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Art Gallery & Tasting Room Allegorie opened its doors in May 2011 as a partnership between art, jewelry and fine wines. The space was designed by artists Elie Frey, Staria Stine and Val du Vino Winery owners Jonathon Phillips and Jeannine Hebel. After almost 6 years in business at Val du Vino Winery, the brand Allegorie was created as a second wine label that would honor the art gallery and its intention to support fine handcrafted artworks. Winemaker Jonathon Phillips presses only premium grapes from local growers and uses French and American oak barrels for aging to create a delicious handcrafted wine. All wine is crafted at the winery in limited quantities of around 100 cases per varietal. Gourmet French Chef, Jeannine Hebel, and wife of Jonathon Phillips uses her skills to contribute food parings, skillfully combined alongside the wines. She offers up exquisite dinners and foodie events to wine club members of Allegorie or Val du Vino. The art gallery is owned by business partners Staria Stine and Elie Frey- Guillon. The Gallery features the ceramic sculpture work of Staria Stine, who crafts clay and mixed media material into brilliant, organic and interesting representations. Husband and wife artisan jewelers, Elie Frey and Florent Guillon combine metals such as silver, copper and gold with precious and semi precious gemstones. The metals become the canvass for unique jewelry pendants and rings. The tasting room and art gallery is open daily from Noon to 5pm. Upcoming events include Murphys Irish Days on Saturday March, 17, 2012 from 10am- 5pm. New wine releases in May 2012, Summer evening dinner events in the tasting room and courtyard, Group Artist exhibits and in October our annual Masquerade Ball. 432 Main Street, Murphys, CA 95247 209.728.9922 info@allegoriewine.com www.allegoriewine.com
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Avio Vineyards, a little piece of Tuscany tucked away in Amador County. Owners Stefano and Lisa Watson have lovingly created a charming Italian style farmstead, where guests enjoy a friendly welcome in the beautifully decorated tasting room. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to Avio’s “piazza” where they can relax and enjoy wine tasting next to the picturesque stone fountain. Italian style wines are the specialty of the estate. Avio features several lovely Sangiovese wines, and uses Sangiovese as a primary varietal in their popular “Barbed Wire Red” blend. Two Zinfandels, called “Absolution” and “Confession”, are top sellers. Other favorites are the light and luscious Pinot Grigio, and the Raspberry Champagne. Throughout the year, Avio presents several events featuring live music, food and special activities. Mother’s Day Weekend features “Festa della Mamma”. August brings the sophisticated, and oh so delectable, “Dinner in the Vineyard” series. Imagine dining al fresco with the golden foothills and fruit-laden vines as your backdrop. Combine that with a 5-course gourmet meal prepared on site & presented by the chef, live cooking demos - all expertly paired with Avio wine while being serenaded by Italian musicians and you’ve got an evening to remember! “The Carriage House at Avio” is vineyard lodging at its best. This completely private, one-room guest cottage, with capacity for two people, is decorated in an upscale authentic western-theme. At the end of the day, enjoy a complimentary bottle of champagne to toast the sunset’s glow on the vineyard. If you’re planning a wedding, make sure to include Avio in your list of venues. The grounds are breathtaking, with panoramic views of vineyards, picturesque oak trees, and the rolling foothills. The estate is abundant with color; summer weddings showcase roses, fruit trees, and flowering bushes and trees. In autumn, the vineyard displays the earthy palette of reds, yellows and greens. 14520 Ridge Rd. Sutter Creek, CA 95685 Hours: Friday-Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and by appointment 209.267.1515 www.aviowine.com info@aviowine.com
Vino Noceto, a small, family-run winery founded in 1987 by Jim and Suzy Gullett, has become a staple along the Shenandoah Valley wine-tasting circuit in Amador County— and for good cause. For 20 years now, starting with their 110 case 1990 vintage, Noceto consistently produces one of the most authentic Italian Sangioveses this side of the Atlantic. In 1984, the Gulletts began pursuit of their dream with a vague, but well-researched, idea of growing grapes. A trip to Tuscany in 1985 convinced them that Sangiovese could produce high quality wine in the Shenandoah Valley, and with the help of local vintners and merchants, the first vines were planted in the Dos Oakies block of their Shenandoah Valley estate in 1987. Today, Vino Noceto has grown to produce 7,000 cases of Sangiovese-based wines, including its nationally-distributed flagship Chianti-style Sangiovese, Brunello-style Riserva, and several single-block Sangioveses. In addition, Vino Noceto has consistently produced other high-quality Italian varietals, including Zinfandel from the famed Original Grandpère Vineyard, Barbera, Pinot Grigio, port, several grappas, and a light, lively moscato called Frivolo. All of their wines can be sampled daily in their converted-barn tasting room on the vineyard property. On April 28th, from 11am until 5pm, Vino Noceto will host its 11th Annual Open House celebrating the release of their estate-bottled, limited production Sangioveses. Along with wine tasting their award-winning lineup with Sangiovese wines, make a day of the Vino Noceto hospitality and enjoy a gourmet luncheon and desserts while Two Tone Steiny and The Cadillacs entertain with their energetic rockin’ blues music. Our multitalented staff will present an Art Show and, as always, expect nut-crackin’ specials and great discounts. A $15 fee ($10 for club members) is payable at the door for a souvenir wine glass and entry to the festivities. Each attendee will receive a $5 coupon toward wine purchase. For more information, call 209-245-6556 x4 or 877-4NOCETO x4, or visit www. noceto.com. 11011 Dickson Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669 Hours: Open Weekdays Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appt. 209/245-6556 (office) 209/245-6555 (winery) www.noceto.com vino@noceto.com
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The estate grown Rhone varietals, along with Zinfandel and Primitivo, thrive in the warm, inland climate of California’s Sierra Foothills region. Every bottle bearing the BellaGrace label reflects the fundamental philosophy of doing things right at every step of the winemaking process, from vine to bottle. Visit our Sutter Creek Tasting Room BellaGrace is thrilled to announce the opening of their new tasting room on Main Street in Sutter Creek. Stop by to taste their current releases, including the new Reserve wines. There is more --- every Friday and Saturday night, beginning at 5 p.m., BellaGrace opens their wine tasting bar called 73 Main in Sutter Creek. You can kick back in the lounge or outside deck with your friends and enjoy some award winning wines in the comfort of the 1860 era Victorian house. Beginning again in early March, BellaGrace will feature live music and light food. Stop in before dinner, after dinner or spend the entire evening with BellaGrace! See event schedule for details. Additionally, the property is available to groups wishing to have a lovely venue for their special events, weddings, and dinners. BellaGrace can cater these events with special wine pairings or complete meals from Taste Restaurant, J&D’s Steakhouse, or a caterer of your choice!
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AMERICA’S Original Celtic Faire Returns to Sonora! Kick-off party The Sonora Celtic Faire will be having an exciting kick-off party on Friday March 9th, from 7-11pm. Featuring the first annual “Great Crazy Celt Competition”! (Located in the Sierra building, Sonora Fairgrounds) Crazy Celt’s from all over California will be turning out in the hundreds to partake in a series of competitions to see who will become the Grand Celtic Emperor. The competitions will be open to any man or woman over the age of 21. The winner will receive a special crown, which entitles the wearer to a full weekend of VIP treatment, including a special dinner & jousting show with Mary Queen of Scots, front row seating to any musical perfor-
mance, and a free pass to the 2012 All Hallows Fantasy Faire & 2013 Sonora Celtic Faire. Throughout the evening Celtic all-star entertainers will perform for everyone in the building while the competitions take place. There will also be Scottish bagpipers featured, who will walk around the building and make sure that everyone is in the spirit and that everyone will get their Celtic-ON! The first competition is only open to the ladies and is entitledBest- goddess- bodice! This competition is a chance for the women to show off their upper layer of non- clothing. Points will be given for design, shape, and attitude. (nonudity will be allowed or tolerated at this event) Second in the competition is designed for the men folk only, entitled- Best Legs in a Kilt! Competitors are required to wear Scottish traditional or modern kilts. Points will be awarded for shape, overall look, and best Celtic attitude! Third in the competition centers on Celtic talent, and is entitled the Celtic Idol Crazy! Each contestant will have a chance at the main stage microphone for a timed two-minute performance. The performance can be a song, poem, roll playing your favorite Celtic movie character, or telling a good Celtic joke. The forth competition requires a Scot’s Whisky blind taste test. A small sample of whiskies will be presented to the taster, and the taster must determine the name brand of the
spirit.(For this event a $5. fee will be require and proof of age) General admission for this event is $15. It is however included with purchase of the threeday Celtic Everything Pass. The party celebration will feature a no-host whiskey bar, and tasty Celtic food appetizers for purchase.
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The 26rd Sonora Celtic Faire is coming and tickets are on sale right now! FRIDAY, MARCH 9th
After twenty-six fantastic years the original and largest Celtic Faire has expanded to three full days of entertainment fun. Gates open at 9am for Celtic Family Day. This special feature includes six hours of non-stop action, entertainment, and education for all ages. A low-ticket price of $10 for adults and $5 for children will be offered for this day only. School groups and home-schooled children are always encouraged to attend this special event that is always alcohol free! Celtic Family Day entertainment will include the world famous musical group Golden Bough, along with the Black Irish Band, Gypsy Time Travelers, Scottish bagpipers, Irish & Scottish dancers, the Imperial Knights jousting show, and hundreds of costumed Celtic performers and craftsmen re-enacting Celtic History. Many food and drink vendors will be open for families, or groups can bring their own food. (Call for special group rates)
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 10-11th Featured musical performances –
Celtic/ Rock: performed by world class Scottish Bagpiper, John McLean Alan & the Stand Easy. Other groups include the Wicked Tinkers, 1916 Irish Band, Black Eyed Dempsey’s, and Whiskey & Stitches Irish Band. Traditional Celtic Music: performed by the Black Irish Band, Stout Rebellion, Molly’s Revenge Trio, Golden Bough, Sequoia Celtic band, Stag & Thistle Pipe Band, Ripon Irish Police Pipe Band, Clan dish Pipe Band, and many others! Non-musical attractions include Scottish & Irish Clans, belly dance troupes, Scottish & Irish Step dancers, Celtic Windows in Time-, (featuring 600 costumed re-enactors and 3000 years of Celtic History), armored foot combat, archery, street performers, and a full-metal jousting competition. Other highlights include a large Celtic food court and Celtic marketplace with 80 Celtic vendors, artisans, and craftsmen.
Bio Born in Delaware and raised in Maryland, Scott Williams took up the hammered dulcimer in college after a spontaneous purchase of one at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. A few months later, he was playing Christmas carols for the family church Christmas Eve service. With Celtic, colonial, medieval, rock, and Renaissance influences, Scott has developed a repertiore of songs on the hammered dulcimer which he now performs at Downtown Disney, Scottish and Celtic festivals, street fairs, and shopping malls throughout Orange County, Central and Northern California, Las Vegas and San Diego. As a multi-instrumentalist, Scott plays and records the majority of what he calls his “backing tracks.” These tracks are studio mixes of guitars, cello, bass, drums, mountain dulcimer, mandolins, and synthesizers to create the foundation of his music. As you listen, everything but the Celtic harp is performed and arranged by Scott to accompany his live hammered dulcimer. Scott has four studio albums, The Burning of the Piper’s Hut (American folk/colonial), The Road to Lisdoonvarna (Celtic), Home for the Holidays (Christmas), and Tristan of the Western Sea (massage/yoga/ mediation). Since the hammered dulcimer is such an unusual instrument, people are very drawn to it. Children, especially find it mesmerizing. “It’s perhaps the best part of this adventure, “ Scott says, “.... watching the expressions on children’s faces, talking to them, and the best is letting them play the dulcimer. There are always several that leave an impact on me whenever I play. It’s very heartfelt and magical.”
The Heart of Erin
On Saturday the festival opens at 10am /close 10pm. Tickets are $20 advance or $25 at gate. On Sunday the gates open at 10am /close 5pm. Cost $18 advance or $20 at gate. The faire will offer a special- EVERYTHING CELTIC FAIRE PASS for $50, and the pass is good for all three days along with the Friday night kick-off party & celebration. All tickets can be purchased on-line at www.sonoracelticfaire.com
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Travel to The Heart of Erin with fiddler John Weed, guitarist Stuart Mason, and angelic vocalist Christa Burch. The trio, who recently toured the west coast with Molly’s Revenge, will present a lively selection of pure-drop tunes and songs from Ireland and Scotland. Their repertoire is a perfect balance of uplifting dance tunes and heart-tugging ballads. Christa brings her percussive bodhran into the mix on the group’s traditional sets of Irish jigs and reels. John and Stuart are members of Molly’s Revenge, a dynamic, acoustic Celtic band known for its unique and infectious enthusiasm. Molly’s Revenge has performed at many of the top folk festivals and performing arts events in the USA, and prestigious events in Australia, Scotland, and China. They also perform often as a duo and in the bluegrass-roots trio Little Black Train. Vocalist Christa Burch possesses a singular voice: warm, supple, expressive, intimate, and instantly recognizable. Part of a vibrant new generation of American folk singers, Christa deftly marries intuitive musicianship and storytelling through song. She has toured from coast to coast with her band the Syncopaths, and with Molly’s Revenge as a guest vocalist.
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Your TLSn.us Local Scoop news Calaveras County Board of Education hears results of Academy’s Healthy Kids Survey port and is based on a survey of 37 out of 67 Academy students in grades 7 and 9. He said the state survey is taken anonymously and will eventually be administered at all county and California schools at those same grade levels, plus grade 5. The state compiles the data. One example of a survey question is, “How much do people risk harming themselves physically and in other ways when they…smoke marijuana once or twice a week?” Of the Academy’s respondents, 9-percent thought the harm was great, 12-percent thought it was moderate, 32-percent thought it was slight and 47-percent thought it was not harmful. Nanik said the population of the report is for an at risk site, an alternative community school, “so, the numbers are skewed compared to most populations. One of the things this report points out is how at risk our at risk students are.” An “at risk” student, Nanik said, is a student who is at risk of not graduating. “That is the technical definition of at risk, but really we are talking about at risk being kids that are at risk and not thriving,” Nanik continued. “They may be homeless, they may be challenged, they may have parents who are incarcerated. They may not have thrived at other schools.” When asked how he expects the Academy’s findings will compare with those from other county schools yet to be surveyed, Nanik responded, “I expect the results to be similar but not as dramatic. As a population we definitely have students more involved with drug use, especially around prescription drugs. And we definitely have a tobacco problem in the county.” “Kids are not as innocent as we would like
Scott Nanik, director of Alternative Programs for the Calaveras County Office of Education, holds a report containing findings of a California Healthy Kids Survey taken at Calaveras River Academy in San Andreas.
by Plez Hill The results of a “California Healthy Kids Survey” were presented to the Calaveras County Board of Education during their February 27 meeting held in Angels Camp. The survey’s findings, presented by Scott Nanik, director of the district’s Alternative Programs, provided the Board with a pulse on kids’ health issues at the Calaveras River Academy located in San Andreas. According to Nanik, this is an initial re-
to think they are,” continued Nanik, “and by paying close attention to this data we can get involved with kids quicker and faster and provide them support services to hopefully deviate them from making at risk choices and things that are detrimental to their own health.” Nanik said once all the county’s school districts have completed their respective surveys and received their results, a county-wide report will be created. This report is expected to be ready in June. Information from the report, Nanik said, can spring-off into support services to teach kids the use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs is not a long term solution. He said the report may help in obtaining grant funding to provide these services.
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PAWS An OrgAnizAtiOnAl Overview
History The Performing Animal Welfare Society Wildlife Sanctuary is a place where abandoned, abused, or retired performing animals and victims of the exotic animal trade can live in peace and dignity. Since 1984, PAWS has been at the forefront of efforts to rescue and provide appropriate, humane sanctuary for animals who have been the victims of the exotic and performing animal trades. PAWS investigates reports of abused performing and exotic animals, documents cruelty and assists in investigations and prosecutions by regulatory agencies to alleviate the suffering of captive wildlife. The story of PAWS began when cofounder, Pat Derby, worked with exotic animals as a trainer on the set of many popular television shows in the 1970s (“Flipper”, “Daktari”, “Gunsmoke”, “Lassie”, “Gentle Ben”) and other animal films. She was also the trainer and spokesperson for famed Lincoln Mercury car commercial cougars — Chauncey and Christopher. In the process of developing her own training methods based on trust and love instead of fear, Pat was shocked to discover a profession rampant with neglect and abuse. Her autobiography, Lady and Her Tiger (Dutton 1976), was the first exposé of the harsh training methods and minimal care which were standard in the entertainment industry. It was during this time that Ms. Derby met Ed
Stewart and retired her animals, but stories of abusive training on movie and television sets prompted them to advocate for legislation which would mandate better standards of care and handling for captive wildlife. Pat Derby has appeared on “Entertainment Tonight”, “The Crusaders”, “Inside Edition”, “Nightline”, “Inside America’s Courts”, “The World’s Most Dangerous Animals”, “Dateline”, “20/20”, “Animal Planet”, “The Leeza Show”, “Montel Williams”, “The Today Show”, “CBS Evening News”, “The Fine Living Network”, and other national media programs educating the public on the need to protect wildlife habitat and to control captive breeding of exotic animal species. Pat Derby and Ed Stewart have pioneered a method of elephant handling that uses NO bull hooks, weapons or aversive training techniques. PAWS was the first facility to use this “nondominance” technique successfully, and since 1985, the work of Derby and Stewart has been a model for elephant handlers around the world. PAWS is internationally recognized as a leader in animal welfare — among our greatest concerns are the treatment of animals in traveling shows, animal acts, television and movies, captive breeding, the exotic animal trade and inadequate standards of care for all captive wildlife. PAWS also protects wild species and their habitat with international programs established in India, Mexico, Africa and Cambodia to diminish human/elephant conflict and to establish protected areas for wildlife. PAWS and its founders and directors, Pat Derby and Ed Stewart, have been honored by numerous government agencies and national and international nonprofit organizations. Special presentations have included recognition from: • Earth Island Institute • Born Free USA • Humane Society of the United States • Lifetime Achievement Award from In Defense of Animals in 2005 • Major honors have come from the cities of Galt, California, and Detroit, Michigan; the counties of Sacramento, San Mateo and Calaveras in California; and the states of Nevada, Alaska and California. • Congressman Sam Farr honored PAWS in 2009, with his Congressional Resolution for PAWS’ 25th Anniversary. • A very exclusive recognition – the Lord Houghton Award – was presented by Animal Defenders International in 2009. It is the United Kingdom’s most prestigious animal protection honor, presented only once every four years for outstanding world-wide contributions for animal welfare. Pat Derby and Ed Stewart are frequently requested
to speak about the care and management of elephants and other captive wildlife at national forums and international symposiums and conferences. Rescue, Care and Management The term “rescue” is often construed as the happy ending, the final step to a better life for a suffering animal. At PAWS, “rescue” is just the beginning of a long, dedicated endeavor to provide the best quality of life for victims of captivity who are physically and psychologically damaged — requiring roundthe-clock monitoring and specialized care often for the remainder of their lives. On arrival at the sanctuary, each animal is evaluated carefully for necessary treatment, diet and housing, and progress reports are recorded in daily logs. Although captive enclosures can never substitute for wild habitat, all sanctuary enclosures are designed to provide grass, trees and an enriched environment for individual animals with consideration for any health or psychological complications which might preclude their ability to engage in normal activities. Enclosures for healthy animals are designed to replicate, as closely as possible, wild habitats for that species; specially designed areas are constructed for older, arthritic or injured individuals. PAWS has maintained its animal sanctuaries without problems or incidents and has earned an excellent reputation and the greatest respect from neighbors and the local communities. PAWS’ is currently home to 10 Asian and African elephants. The elephant habitat at ARK 2000 provides the elephants with acres of varied natural terrain to roam, lakes to bathe in, and state-ofthe-art elephant barns equipped with heated stalls and therapeutic Jacuzzis. PAWS rescues abused, neglected, retired and needy captive wildlife through intervention and legislation designed to stop the problem by prohibiting indiscriminate breeding of exotic animals for the pet industry and the use of wild animals in entertainment. PAWS also cares for 35 tigers rescued from a deplorable breeding facility in Southern California. The tigers, who had lived on a landfill, now enjoy their own free-range refuge among the trees, hillsides and lakes of ARK 2000. At PAWS’ sanctuaries, rescued animals live in peaceful and natural habitats, free from fear, chains, and harsh confinement. They are at complete liberty to act out natural behaviors in the comfort of their individually designed enclosures. PAWS’ animals are not bred, traded, sold, rented or forced to perform in any way. PAWS educates the entertainment industry, public officials and the general public in humane care and treatment of captive wildlife. Through our public awareness campaigns, more and more concerned individuals are becoming aware of the problems inherent
in the breeding of wildlife in captivity and the use of animals in entertainment. PAWS animals are cared for by a team of more than 25 knowledgeable, well-trained, and compassionate keepers, wildlife specialists, and veterinarians, who together provide 24-hour care. PAWS takes pride in an excellent track record of animal health maintenance, disease prevention, behavior enrichment and constant monitoring of all of the animals — promoting the best quality of life for victims of captivity. What is a Wildlife Sanctuary? A wildlife sanctuary is a place of refuge where abused, injured and abandoned captive wildlife may live in peace and dignity for the remainder of their lives. True wildlife sanctuaries do not breed, exploit for commercial activities (included, but not limited to: use of animals for entertainment or sport, sale or trade of animals, their offspring or animal parts or by-products.) A true sanctuary respects the integrity of individual animals, providing safe, healthy and secure refuge and enclosures specifically designed for the unique animal which it supports. Experts estimate there are about 1,200 exotic animal facilities which provide minimal care for thousands of animals with little or no knowledge of animals’ nutritional or behavioral needs. These facilities often breed animals to provide cute babies as an attraction for public display and for sale, and may depend on the sale of “treats” for the animals as the major source of food. These facilities often function as the end-of-theline for surplus animals who can no longer earn dollars for mainstream zoos, circuses, traveling shows and exotic pets. They often call themselves “sanctuaries” while they continue to breed and exploit the animals in their care. “Pseudo-sanctuaries” are really a part of the animal industry but attempt to cover themselves with the positive “sanctuary” label, using their animals as fund-raising tools with appearances on television shows to plead for funds or displaying them for photo sessions at shopping malls and events. At PAWS, rescued animals live in peaceful and natural habitats, free from fear, chains and harsh confinement. Individually designed enclosures encourage natural behavior and dedicated keeping staff monitor diet and health round-the-clock. No true sanctuary should be involved in breeding or commercial exploitation of animals in its care. PAWS’ animals are never bred, traded, sold, rented or forced to perform. With the exception of a limited number of planned educational events annually, PAWS’ facilities are not open to the public. PAWS is a true sanctuary — a permanent home where animals come first.
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Your TLSn.us Local Scoop news An exotic sight, unequaled experience, and the adventure of a lifetime! To forty-niners and those on the trek for riches, no expression characterized the California Gold Rush more than the words “seeing the elephant.” Those traveling west announced they were “going to see the elephant.” Those turning back claimed they had seen the “elephant’s tracks” or the “elephant’s tail,” and confessed they’d seen more than enough of the animal. For Gold Rushers, the elephant symbolized the high cost of their
endeavor — the myriad possibilities on the journey — and, an exotic sight, unequaled experience, and the adventure of a lifetime.* Visit ARK 2000, in the California Gold Rush town of San Andreas, where “seeing the elephant” is once again... an exotic sight, unequaled experience and the adventure of a lifetime! *From They Saw the Elephant: Women in the California Gold Rush, by JoAnn Levy.
Understanding Elephants Our “Seeing the Elephant” getaways are designed to provide a better understanding of elephants as individuals and their needs in captivity. Participants spend the day with PAWS cofounders and directors, Pat Derby and Ed Stewart, and the PAWS elephants, observing the individual personalities and learning about the differences between African and Asian elephants, socialization of unrelated animals and the special handling that is required for bull elephants like
Nicholas. Demonstrations on foot care and positive reinforcement training to deal with medical problems, and long hikes through the elephant’s habitats are included in this diverse, educational program. Elephants in captivity have suffered greatly and need specialized care. The unique elephants who share our lives are representative of all captive elephants. We hope to provide an experience which will enlighten our visitors to the problems inherent in keeping these highly social animals in captive situations and the understanding and care that is necessary to meet each individual elephant’s special needs. At the end of the day participants will, truly, have “Seen the Elephant.”
“Seeing the Elephant” Saturday, 1-Day Getaway
“Seeing the Elephant” 2-Day Weekend Getaway
Your schedule: • Arrival in San Andreas, California, by 9 a.m. • Take part in an educational, fun-filled, day visit with PAWS’ elephants — Annie, Wanda, Mara, Nicholas, Gypsy, Lulu, Maggie, Sabu and Prince at ARK 2000. You’ll explore elephant habitat and spend the day with the founders/directors of PAWS — renowned elephant/ wildlife experts and authors — Pat Derby and Ed Stewart. • A vegetarian picnic lunch will be served. Donation price for this unique experience: $250 per person
Your schedule: • Arrival in San Andreas, California, on Friday. • Spend Friday and Saturday nights at a lovely bed & breakfast in this historic Gold Rush town. • Awake each morning to a scrumptious, homemade breakfast. • SATURDAY features an educational, funfilled, day visit with PAWS’ elephants — Annie, Wanda, Mara, Nicholas, Gypsy, Lulu, Maggie, Sabu and Prince at ARK 2000. • You’ll receive an “insider’s” tour of the elephant habitat and spend the day with the founders/directors of PAWS — renowned elephant/wildlife experts and authors — Pat Derby and Ed Stewart. • A vegetarian picnic lunch will be served. • On your own for dinner Friday and Saturday. • SUNDAY features a special extended visit with the lions, tigers and bears in their ARK 2000 habitats. Receive an “insider’s” tour of the habitats. Donation price for this unique experience: $800 per person ($1,300 for 2 people sharing a room)
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2012 SCHEDULE January 21 • February 4 • March 3 • April 28 June 2 • September 15 • November 3 PREPAID RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!
To make your pre-paid reservations, or for more information on our “Seeing the Elephant” educational getaway packages, contact PAWS representative, Kim Gardner: (916) 488-3991 or email kgardner@pawsweb.org. The dates listed above are for the 1-day getaway. If you are booking a 2-day weekend getaway, arrival is Friday and departure is Sunday. PLEASE READ: Saturday visits begin at 9 a.m. and end around 2-3 p.m. Sunday’s visit begins after breakfast and check-out and usually ends around 1 p.m. You’ll be on foot most of the time, so plan for a lot of walking. Groups are generally limited to about 20 people. You’ll meet the elephants and the other animals, however, for safety reasons, YOU MAY NOT TOUCH any of them, and all guests must stay a safe distance back. Cameras and video recorders are encouraged! Please bring your binoculars, sunblock, hat, comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. No children under 13 years of age. Please leave your pets at home. NO PETS ALLOWED ON PAWS PROPERTY OR IN PARKING LOTS! Visits happen RAIN OR SHINE so please plan accordingly. SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED ON PAWS PROPERTY.
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People Poetry
Find a person in the newspaper that you admire and create a poem about that person using the poem formula below.
Formula: Line 1: Tell who you are talking about.
Leap tall buildings in a single bound!
Find a word from the newspaper that starts with each letter in the words on the building. Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple directions, match initial sounds, read single and multi-syllabic words.
Kid Scoop readers are Super Readers! your way through today’s newspaper for a erful good time!
Line 2: Describe the person with two adjectives connected by and or but. Line 3: Use a verb and an adverb to show this person in a typical action. Line 4: Create a comparison to show a special quality this person has. Line 5: Use an if only phrase which expresses something you wish for regarding this person.
Example: Fireman Strong and fearless Fighting courageously As brave as a gladiator If only I could be a hero. By a sixth grader
Look through the newspaper for five or more words that describe you. Glue the words to the cape. Draw your face. Standards Link: Health: Develop a positive self image.
Your Turn: Line 1: __________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Line 2: __________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________
Super Reader – Faster than a speeding train!
Look through the newspaper for numbers to put on each box on the train so that the equation equals 100. (For younger Super Readers, look for numbers that add up to 10 or 20.)
Find Anytown’s treasure. Use the classified ads to find objects to help you get past each obstacle. A river filled with alligators. Ten vicious guard dogs. A bolted, locked steel door.
Conquer the Spelling Demons
Look through the newspaper for the missing letters of these common spelling demons (above).
Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: skim and scan.
Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Recognize and use knowledge of spelling patterns.
SPEEDING SUPER TREASURE ANYTOWN SINGLE TRAIN SAVE CAPE STOLEN LEAP DESERVE FIND READERS DOGS ZAP
On a separate sheet of paper, use one letter from each of the three capes to make as many words as possible. Can you find these words in the newspaper? Can you find another word in the newspaper that rhymes with each word? Write the rhyming words next to your words. Standards Link: Spelling: Spell 3 letter short vowel words correctly.
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Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognizing identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.
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Now that you have saved Anytown, USA from Dr. Duh, you deserve a vacation! Draw a picture of a suitcase and “pack” it with things you’d like to take, using pictures and words from the newspaper.
ANSWER: Robin.
Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: follow multiple-step directions.
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YOuR LOCAL MOVIE SCOOp Q: A:
Is it true that two of my favorite comedians, Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis, are making a movie together? -- Samuel D., via e-mail
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Like most of the world, I was shocked and devastated to hear of Whitney Houston’s death. I really thought she was on the right path, and about to make a music and movie comeback. Did drugs play a part in her death? -- Deena R., via e-mail
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While there has been no official word as of this writing, TMZ is reporting that according to family sources, Whitney, 48, was killed by a combination of Xanax and other prescription drugs mixed with alcohol. Although she did die in the bathtub, the family was told by the coroner’s office that there didn’t appear to be enough water in her lungs for drowning to have been the cause of death. The L.A. Police Department has determined that there were no signs of foul play. Whitney will star posthumously in the feature film “Sparkle,” which is slated for an Aug. 12 release. She also recorded two songs for the movie, which will, of course, be on the soundtrack.
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I really love watching “Chelsea Lately” and “After Lately” on E! The shows’ casts really seem to have fun and get along. Please tell me this is the case! --George T., Altoona, Pa.
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That certainly is the case. I spoke with series star Heather McDonald recently, and she told me: “We really do laugh all the time, and we really do like each other so much. So many times we’ll be laughing about something and I’ll just go, ‘Oh, don’t we have fun?’ I think it all stems from the example that Chelsea (Handler) has set, and I think that’s important. We’re like a little family where she’s the Mom, and she doesn’t allow jealousy, and she doesn’t allow any real kind of unhealthy competition in any way. We truly believe that each of our success only helps the other.”
It is indeed true, and I couldn’t be happier to see these two onscreen together. Will and Zach star in “Dogfight,” a comedy about two battling politicians from South Carolina who each have presidential aspirations. The movie is set to premiere Aug. 10, and also co-stars Jason Sudeikis, Dylan McDermott, Dan Aykroyd and John Lithgow.
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Theseus (Henry Cavill), to stop the plot and keep the bloodthirsty Titans of old locked up. It’s even more convoluted onscreen. The real might of the film is in the over-thetop visuals, as gold-skinned gods clash in an electric-blue sky to decide the fate of the earth below. While the mix of sets and CG may cause eyes to pop, it all seems a lot of sound and fury signifying a second-rate epic.
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“Game of Thrones” Season 1 (NR) -- HBO took a calculated risk and landed an unmitigated success with this crossover series about swords, sires, kings and treachery. Adapted from the fantasy series by George R.R. Martin, the show sweeps audiences into a new world that manages to marry “Lord of the Rings” with “The Sopranos.” It’s daring, it’s engaging, it’s fresh ... and it was very expensive to make. Sean Bean stars as Ned Stark, an honor-bound patriarch who is pulled into a twisted vortex of feudal political intrigue, orbited by a constellation of full-fledged characters and awe-inspiring settings. The premiere of season 2 can’t come fast enough, so jump into this series at your nearest opportunity. DOG OF THE WEEK “Jack and Jill” (PG) -- Adam Sandler goes fullon “Meet the Klumps” in this unpalatable heap of blue humor. Besides a traumatizing, unfunny memory, this comedy canker leaves behind so many questions. What in the name of Billy Madison was Sandler thinking? How did Al Pacino get roped into this train wreck? What did we ever do to Hollywood to deserve this? TV RELEASES “Adventure Time: It Came From the Nightosphere” “Transformers Prime: Complete First Season” “Judge John Deed: Season Five” “Hawthorne: The Complete Third Season” “Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales: Complete Collection”
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Reclining left arm single loveseat, right arm single reclining loveseat with half wedge and console
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Also available in Scarlet
399
5pc Dining Set $
Includes: Faux Marble Table & 4 Chairs
1499
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5pc Dining Set
Includes: Counter Height Table with 4 Stools in your choice of Colors
PlusFREE $ 1399
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499 1399
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3 Pc. Sectional Choice of Colors
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - Monday, March 19, 2012
Reclining Sofa & Loveseat
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