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have a great Father’s Day weekend, amador county!

in this issue…

page 2 - city & county government

page 3 - community groups & organizations

page 4-5 - opinions & issues

Editorial: “Watching My Father” - Carol Harper

page 6 - amador living & recreation

page 8 - art, music & theater

Get your laughs at Clark’s Corner June 25 page 9 - food & wine

AmadorArts TGIF presents: Late for Dinner Avio’s annual “Dinner in the Wineyard”

page 10 - health & wellness

featured newsletters:

pages 11-13 - Preston Communicator, Summer 2011,

pages 14-17 - Univ. of CA IPM News (Agriculture & Natural Resources)

amador county events - pages 18-40

See flyer, Page 23

Amador Community News—Weekend Newsletter, June 16-19, 2011

city & county government

City of Sutter Creek seeking photos - We are working on a plan to create a downtown gathering area in front of City

Hall and the New Sutter Creek Bridge.

We would appreciate any photos you may have of other old town plazas or gathering areas. Photos of planters/planting areas, lighting, paving or concrete designs, trash receptacles, drinking fountains, seating and tables, shade elements,

signage and artifact displays would be very helpful.

We will compile the information and it will be displayed and discussed at future City Council meetings.

Please e-mail your photos and ideas to Frank Cunha at ([email protected])

NOTICE is hereby provided that the Amador County Transportation Commission and the Amador Transit Board of Directors have changed the dates of their regular meetings from June 15, 2011, to June 22, 2011. Said meetings will

be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Amador County Administration Center, 810 Court Street, Jackson, California.

SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP: AMADOR WATER AGENCY - Thurs June 16 at 9AM at the Amador Water

Agency, 12800 Ridge Rd, Sutter Creek CA 95685

ON THE AGENDA:

Agency Budget 1. Review FY 201012011 Budget Performance as of May 31,2011

Review of current cash flow and projections

Review of proposed FY 2011/12 Budget 4. Review of proposed FY 2011112 Capital lmprovement Projects

SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP: AMADOR WATER AGENCY - Thurs June 16 at 6:30PM at 2000 Camanche Rd

lone

ON THE AGENDA:

IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.7 (Lake Camanche Water)

Discussion and possible action regarding needed revenue for system repairs and

financial operating deficits.

Discussion and possible authorization to send out rate notices

AMADOR LAFCO - Thurs June 16 at 7PM at the Amador County Board Chambers, County Administration Bldg. 810

Court Street, Jackson.

http://www.co.amador.ca.us/index.aspx?page=43

SPECIAL MEETING: IONE CITY COUNCIL - Fri June 17 at 2PM at Ione City Hall, 1 E. Main Street, Ione 95640

ON THE AGENDA:

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:

tion of performance of the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b). (Est. Time: 2 hours)

F. FUTURE MEETINGS:

– June 20, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.

– June 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.

– June 28, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.

G. ADJOURNMENT

www.AmadorGovernment.com

community groups & organizations


www.AmadorGroups.com

GRANDPARENT CAFE - Thurs June 16 at 6PM in Sutter Creek. Informal group for grandparents raising their grandchil-

dren. Grandparent Café is an opportunity to share, support and learn from each other. Please call The Resource Connection at

223-1624 to RSVP.

SPAGHETTI WESTERN AT COOPER VINEYARDS - Sat June 18 at 6PM. SEE FLYER PAGE 23

PLANT SALE BENEFITS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN Chapter JM of Jackson PEO will hold a plant sale in the Sutter

Hill Walgreen's parking lot on Sat June 25 to raise money for educational opportunities for women.

The Philanthropic Educational Organization is a non-profit group dedicated to raising funds for educational assistance for women

including the PEO Educational Loan Fund, PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund, PEO Program for Continuing Education, PEO

Scholar Awards, and PEO STAR Scholarship. All proceeds from the sale will benefit these causes.

The sale will have a large variety and quantity of plants available for purchase between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. that day. The Wal-

green's parking lot is located at Hwy 49 and Ridge Rd.

For more information, visit www.peocalifornia.org.

NOT FOR PROFIT BOARDS: ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES or "WHAT DID I VOLUNTEER FOR?" - Tues June

28 from 6-8PM at Thomi's Banquet Room, 627 S. State Hwy 49, Jackson.

An educational and networking forum for board members, staff and volunteers of not for profits of Amador County

Presented by Katherine Keeney, CFRE, has over 25 years experience in not-for-profit management and development. Her pres-

entation will cover the roles of Board members, keys for successful governance and tips on Board development.

This event is free to not for profit Board members, volunteers and staff. RSVP required. Please call Amador Community Founda-

tion at 209-223-2148 or e-mail [email protected]

21-B Main Street, Jackson CA 95642. 209-223-2148 www.amadorcommunityfoundation.org

WINE & DINE AT THE MINE – Sun July 10 from 4-7PM at the Kennedy Mine, Jackson. Join us for Foothill Conservancy's

annual fundraising BBQ, to be held for the first time at the Kennedy Mine overlooking historic Jackson. Great food, fine wine, live

music, fun raffles and auctions, and best of all --wonderful people! Don't miss it.

Tickets: $30 adults, $10 children under 12.

See http://www.foothillconservancy.org/pages/events.cgi?calcatid=1&calid=331&_fn_=195.327.311.331 for more information.

AMADOR COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS FUNDRAISING THEATER NIGHT - Sun July 10. Gates open

at 6PM, Curtain at 8PM at the Volcano Amphitheater. All proceeds go to the Interfaith Food Bank. This years fund raising will be

held at Volcano Amphitheatre . We will be selling beverages. Come early and picnic.

contact Donna or Annalies (223-3874) LOCATED Next to JBCA. Tickets $20 each..

Grand Prize Raffle Tix $5 each or 6 for $20 More info to come!

Raffle Tickets $1 each or $20 for a two arm length - Sold the night of the play

Donna Amerine

[email protected]

Executive Officer

Amador County Assoc. of Realtors

(209) 223-3874

SAVE THE DATE! A-PAL HUMANE SOCIETY'S ANNUAL "BARK IN THE PARK" - Sat Sept 24 at the Italian Picnic

Grounds, Sutter Creek. Registration and Vendor Info: Ruth Hartley (223-1470 or 482-1946)


opinions & issues

Editorial: Watching My Father

Carol Harper, Editor Amador Community News

They say behind every good man is a good woman. That could certainly be said about my father,

but then again, from a very early age, I watched both of my parents as they built and defined a mar-

riage relationship as a team, and we as children, team players. All of us were taught to do our part

as a family. Gone might be the traditional definition of that word ―family‖, as such a word and con-

cept has been defined and redefined over the years. But to me, family is how you define it and what

you make it.

And my dad worked hard for his—traveling long distances and working long hours and days as a welder on the oil rigs of Wyoming.

Up before dawn, often back after sunset, he was in such demand all over the State because he was a welder certified in many differ-

ent types of welds. There were times that I missed him so much, so I treasured whenever he was home. However, even when he was

home, he’d be doing projects for others – welding trailer hitches, cattle guards, fences, etc. He had a heart for helping people, and

was always there for them. In fact, there were many times where we as a family had to sacrifice our own time with him, even holi-

days. People could always count on him, anytime. I guess I can blame my inability to say ―no‖ because of what I learned from my

dad; he was always there for people, always willing to lend a hand when needed. I watched him work hard, for his family, friends,

even complete strangers. That’s just the kind of man he was.

I remember when I was pretty small, taking day trips with him in the welding truck, out to the rigs. I’d dress up in a dress, white

tights and my little shiny black patent leather shoes, and ―sit good and quiet‖ in the cab of the welding truck with my books, coloring

books and paper dolls while he’d work all day on the rig. I would lay my head down on the oil and dirt covered seat, look out the

window and watch the drill on the rig go up and down, and fall asleep to the sounds of Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton coming from

the truck’s AM radio. If I was good, we would stop in Shoshoni and get malts at the drug store. I loved my ―work‖ days with dad.

I watched him play. He liked to wrestle like a big bear with my brother and I. Sometimes he’d pretend to be a ―sleeping giant‖ and

Mike and I would tease him as we’d dance around and tap our feet into the belt ―trap‖ he made…then we’d laugh and shriek when

the belt suddenly snapped around our ankles. He loved to take the boat out on the lake, loved to see if he could dump us while we

were waterskiing. He loved to barbecue in the pig (barrel) barbecuers that he made, loved to relax on the porch of his folks’ farm-

house and sing with his brothers, break out the harmonica. I learned the old bluegrass hymns, cowboy and folk songs on that porch,

just listening to my dad and his brothers crank out harmonies to ―Amazing Grace‖ or ―Red River Valley‖. He’d take us hiking,

camping, fishing or hunting up North, near Dubois, above Lander, Louis Lake, etc. I would never know any place in Wyoming if it

weren’t for my dad. Places like Meeteetsee, or Muddy Gap, or Bairoil. Who knew!

I watched him share. Whenever he had food – a sandwich, fruit, a bag of chips or nuts etc. he’d always offer some to whomever

was there (even if they had food themselves). I watched him give money to the homeless, no reason needed or questions asked. He

just automatically gave out of the goodness of his heart, all the time.

I watched him teach me. He taught me honesty. Whenever I told a lie, he knew it, and he told me that it hurt him when I did. It

made me cry because the last thing I ever wanted to do was hurt my dad. Later in life, I came to realize that he was teaching me that,

if I lie, I'm not only hurting those I lie to, I’m also hurting myself.

He taught me to have self-respect and to be respectful. He was soft spoken, yet his words carried great weight and influence, teach-

ing me to be wise, to listen and learn from others. He taught me humility: “Remember who you are.” When I excelled in music, and

started winning piano competitions and awards at music festivals, he said that I deserved them because I had a gift and worked hard,

and not to let it go to my head (but then he’d always smile and whisper to everyone: “Yeah, I taught her everything she knows!”)

He’d tell me that I was a winner, “…so now get over there and act like one‖ - congratulate the other contestants, smile and shake

hands with everyone, share the moment to recognize and appreciate everyone’s talents and gifts.

He taught me to forgive. When he was young, his face and upper body were badly burned by a boy who had kicked a can filled

with boiling hot kerosene (it was being used as a hand-warmer). The boy never came back to apologize, and no one ever saw or

heard about him again. But every time my dad tells the story, he doesn’t say a bad thing about the boy, nor about the injustice of the

incident that scarred his face for life. He simply used the story for good, in teaching that bad things happen in life, there are people

who do hurtful things, and how we handle it can say a lot about the kind of person we are. There isn’t a bitter bone in his body, so I

know what kind of person my dad chose to be. (continued, Page 5)

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(continued from Page 4, Watching My Father)

I watched him create and build. He built a puppet stage,

stilts and go-carts for me and my brother. He built a beauti-

ful ornamental fence around the yard, would build spiral

stairways in peoples’ homes, made tractor seat chairs, bar-

becuers, made all kinds of things out of scrap metal. If it

could be welded together, it was fair game for his torch!

There were countless early morning breakfasts where my

dad and I would sit at the table and brainstorm ideas and

inventions. “What if…?” and ―You know what they should

make?‖ I so loved playing entrepreneur inventor with him. I

watched as my mom and dad worked as a team to turn a

small welding and machine shop into a multi-million dollar

manufacturing corporation, employing people in the com-

munity and on the reservation.

I watched my dad grieve, watched him bury his mother,

his father, his wife. I watched as his hazel eyes filled with

tears, his tanned, worn face displaying a distinct reflective

serenity. I watched through my own tear-filled eyes and

anguish as I saw him lean over my mother’s casket and gen-

tly kiss her for the last time. I had never seen such love for

the love of his life. I knew that, if true love was ever de-

fined without words ever having to be said, that moment

was it. Yet, I watched as my dad also found love again, and

learned that death is not the end of life. I watched his new

love light up his eyes again, helped him smile and laugh

again…learning that it is okay to let go, close a chapter, and

find a new beginning, a new path on a new journey.

The man I call my father is a man I have watched my whole

life, and have come to realize that men like Charles Henry

Starks of Riverton, Wyoming are extremely rare...honest,

hard-working, generous, forgiving, kind-hearted family man

that teaches the same through the way he lives his life. And

as I let go, close chapters, find new beginnings and new

paths on my own journey of life, I realize how much he has

influenced me and has shaped made me the kind of person I

am today. I can only hope to remember to "sit good and

quiet"...work hard, play hard...share with others...remember

who I am...be a winner and act like one, too...always ask

"What if?"...be a team player...be humble, be forgiv-

ing...find love again...

Thanks, Dad. You really did teach me everything I know.

Everything that ever mattered.


amador living & recreation

KIDS BOWL FREE AT GOLD COUNTRY LANES - Gold Country Lanes and KidsBowlFree.com have teamed up to pro-

vide kids with 2 FREE games of bowling every day all summer. To participate, register at www.KidsBowlFree.com. Every Sunday

morning during the program period you will receive coupons valid for Two Free Bowling Games each day sent to your email ad-

dress.

PICTURE BOOK STORY TIME - Every Thurs from 10:30-11AM at the Main Library, 530 Sutter Street, Jackson. Stories

and crafts. For more information contact the library, 209-223-6400.

FLAG DAY SALE AT POOR MAN'S BRONZE - June 14-19. PLUS...they just unloaded a trailor full of wall art and tin figu-

rines! Contact PMB (209)257-1400 www.poormansbronze.com...in Jackson, right off of on Hwy 49, next to Detert Park!

CLARK'S CORNER IN IONE

Thursday June 16 - Open Mic Night! Every Third Thursday of the month! Open Mic starts at 7pm and any musician, poet, come-

dian etc. is welcome to join! Call Dom at 209-274-2242 to reserve your spot!

Friday June 17 - Wine Time 6-8pm: This weeks Featured winery is Vino Noceto Winery. Live Music 7-9pm: Darcel Hunter and

Pat Keene!

Saturday June 18 - LIVE MUSIC BY PINKIE AND BLIND RESISTANCE! Pinkie comes back to us with her soulful blues! Bringing

her originals as well as classic blues covers, you are bound to be swept away in her soul. Enjoy watching Jumpin? Jay her harmonica

player tear up the floor AND his harmonica in a show you will not forget! Catch Pinkie and Blind Resistance from 7-10pm with

NO COVER CHARGE!

AMADOR FARMERS MARKETS - www.amadorfarmersmarket.com

SUTTER CREEK - Saturdays from 8-11AM in the Eureka Street Parking Lot

JACKSON - Sundays from 10AM-1PM in the Busi Municipal Parking Lot, Hwy 49 (Mel & Faye's Diner)

HOSPICE OF AMADOR & CALAVERAS: 14th ANNUAL ART ON THE LAWN - Fri June 17 at 6PM SEE FLYER

PAGE 21

LEARN TO FLY DAY SATURDAY JUNE 18 - Join fellow aspiring pilots from 10am - 3pm on Saturday, June 18 to learn what

it takes to become a pilot. Talk to flight instructors, tour the airport, and grab a free hotdog. Discounted first flight lessons are

available. Admission is free. For info, call 223-2949 or go to www.MountainHouseAviation.com.

RAFT THE MOKE, SAVE THE RIVER - Sat June 18, Electra-Middle Bar Run. Raft the Mokelumne River with OARS of An-

gels Camp! This is a rare opportunity to float the Mokelumne and experience its beauty from river level with knowledgeable guides

and professional equipment. Commercial rafting is not yet allowed on the Mokelumne, so these trips are being allowed under a

special permit.

Class II-III trip suitable for families and seniors. No prior rafting experience required. Participants will enjoy the scenery as well as

fun, Class II-III rapids: the Chute, S-Turn, and Devil's Toilet Bowl. Below the Highway 49 bridge, rafters may see ducks, geese and

other wildllife along the river. The entire trip, including transportation to and from the site, should take less than four hours.

Cost is $70 per person and space is limited. Advance reservations are required. The trip is suitable for rafters from age 6 up. Raf-

ters under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. If the river flows are too high, OARS may need to restrict the trips to

older youth and adults. Benefits the Foothill Conservancy and supports its work to protect and restore the Mokelumne River.

To reserve your spot, call Randy at Foothill Conservancy, 209-295-4900 or e-mail [email protected].

For more on OARS, visit their web site, www.oars.com. For more on Foothill Conservancy’s efforts to protect and restore the Mokelumne, and

photos of the river, see their web site, www.foothillconservancy.org.

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art, music and theater

Tickets at: www.ClarksCornerIone.com

AmadorArts TGIF presents: Late for Dinner Recognized as one of the foothills’ favorite performing and danceable

musical bands, Late for Dinner offers a diverse mixture of

―Rastamerican‖ Blues, Caribbean Pop, and a unique Reggae Rhythm

& Rock Fusion the 6+ member band will perform on Friday, June 17

starting at 6:00 pm as part of AmadorArts free concert series called

TGIF. Bring your folding chairs to the Far Horizons 49er Village on

Highway 49 in Plymouth to this second of the 9-concert season. The

Village will keep open its Café at the Park which serves deli food,

espresso drinks, ice cream, and more.

Free parking will be available next door at the Amador Fair-

grounds; just bear left after the 49er Village en-

trace. Visit www.amadorarts.org. for more info. The next free TGIF

concert will be June 24 at Minnie Provis Park in Sutter Creek featur-

ing the blues of The Esquires.

World beat band Late for Dinner is the featured band for AmadorArts’

TGIF Summer Music Series this Friday June 17

Get your laughs at Clark’s Corner June 25 Enjoy a night of laughter at Clark's with some of the best Co-

medians in the Sacramento area on Saturday, June 25 at 8PM

at Clark’s Corner in Ione!

The opening act, Anthony Krayenhagen, comes from Visalia

CA

The Main act of the Night is Jason Love. His recent media

credits include The Bob and Tom Show, a Starz comedy spe-

cial, Rooftop Comedy, Quickies, "Today's Riff" on TBS, Na-

tional Lampoon's World's Dirtiest Jokes, and hundreds of radio

and TV appearances around the country.

Jason is presently touring with ABC's Comedian of the Year,

Craig Shoemaker.

Jason's one-liners appear in numerous book collections (e.g.,

Comedy Thesaurus) and are published regularly by Reader's

Digest.

Jason syndicates his daily cartoon "Snapshots" to millions of

readers in print and on the Internet. Credits include The Denver

Post, St. Petersburg Times, Arizona Republic, and dozens of

books.

Darcel Hunter www.darchella.com

www.darcelhunter.com

See Darcel perform:

Friday, June 17 – Clark’s Corner, Ione Saturday, June 18 – OK Corral, Pioneer

Sunday, June 19 – Father’s Day Blues Festival Friday, June 24 – Sierra Ridge Winery

Saturday, June 25 - Jazzin It Up In Jackson

http://www.amadorarts.org/

http://www.darchella.com

http://www.darcelhunter.com


food & wine

GOLD COUNTRY WINE TOURS...

With all the summer concerts and events coming up we want to let everyone know that in addition to our primary business (wine tours) we now have our charter certificate which allows us to offer charter transportation services for evening concerts, dinners,

events, etc. Our comfortable shuttle bus can accommodate up to 14 passengers.

www.goldcountrywinetours.com

SPAGHETTI WESTERN AT COOPER VINEYARDS - Sat June 18 at 6PM at

Cooper Vineyards, 21365 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth. SEE FLYER PAGE

COOPER VINEYARDS 2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

June 18 – Spaghetti Western

July 28 to 31 – Amador County Fair – Wines available at Rotary Booth

July 29 – A.C.W.G.G. Wine Tasting

www.cooperwines.com

JUNE EVENTS AT STORY WINERY

6/18- Summer Open House, Over the Edge performing in the picnic grounds from 1pm-4pm The Best Barbeque Catering, who will be selling tri tip sandwiched, brats, or hot

dogs for $5.00 a piece on June 18th and 19th.

6/19- Father's Day, Dads & Grads, Richard Bolmen performing in the picnic grounds

from 1pm-4pm

Larry's Best BBQ, serving tri tip sandwiches for $5 each Sat & Sun, from 12-4pm

FATHER'S DAY AT ANDIS WINES - Sun June 19 from 11:30-3:30. Join us at Andis Wines this Sunday, June 19th, for Father's Day. Jake's Lucky Dogs will be at Andis

Wines from 11:30 to 3:30. Buy Dad a hotdog and enjoy a picnic on the lawn. Have the kids challenge Dad to an exciting game of bean bag toss, or watch the World Champion Giants take on the Oakand A's in the Battle of the Bay on our big screen TV. The game starts at 1:05. We look forward to celebrating Father's Day with you at Andis Wines!

(209)245-6177 www.andiswines.com

AVIO'S ANNUAL "DINNER IN THE VINEYARD"

July 8, 9 & 16 from 6-9PM Avio announces our annual Dinner in the Vineyard. The 2011 theme is “Cruising the Mediterranean – One Small Plate at a Time”. The evenings begin with a champagne & hors d’oeuvre reception, followed by a multi-course gourmet dinner featuring specially paired Avio wines with each course. The evening includes; live music, wine with dinner,

coffee and dessert.

Chef Beth, of Beth Sogaard Catering, has taken her inspiration from our recent Wine-maker Cruise. Her creative and delectable recipes will guide diners through the flavors of Northern Italy, Croatia, Greece, Sicily, Southern Italy and Spain – all ports of call on the

cruise. The three evenings feature the same menu, so choose the date that’s best for you.

Tickets are now on sale at our Website. Seating is limited, so purchase your mouth

watering Mediterranean tour now!

www.AmadorFoodandWine.com


FIND YOUR BALANCE: WELLNESS WORKSHOPS

Ione Family Learning Center - 410 S. Church St Ione, 274-4527 Free 5pm-7pm Wednesdays Potluck dinner, free child care

June 22, 2011 - Wellness and Weight Management

Come and be motivated by Alyshia Davies a personal trainer specialising in weight management. She has completed

the Boston Marathon among the world's top 20% marathon finishers. She has made it her passion to help people manage their weight

and empower them in their journey to wellness. Presented by Alyshia C Davies

June 29, 2011 - Introduction to Hypnosis

Join Brandy for the basics in Hypnosis, this is a fun informative class, learn; the difference between mediation and

hypnosis, simple techniques for self hypnosis for personal transformation, and soothing guided meditation for relaxation. Presented by

Brandy Astwood, Director Motherlode Holistic Center

Camanche Lake Community Center 4099 Camanche Pkwy - 5pm to 7pm free potluck dinner, free child care call 763-2794

June 20, 2011 - Herbs for Women's Health

Learn Ayla's top 10 herbs for women' reproductive health. Each herb will be on site for you to touch

and feel while you learn how each one brings balance to the female system. You will be able to to make a simple remedy to take home. Areas covered will include;breast health. fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, menstruation, and reproductive health. Presented by Ayla

Miner Chrysalis Woman Herb Garden

June 27, 2011 - Alzheimer's Association Presents

Memory loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The basics, learn warning signs, the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's diag-

nosis and risk reduction. Presented by Alzheimer's Association, Northern CA

AmadorPublicHealth:Pertussis Isn’t Taking a Summer Vacation

Three new cases in Amador County

Sutter Creek, Ca. Amador County Public Health confirms three new cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in the Amador commu-

nity. All close contacts have been advised of their exposure. Statewide, the number of pertussis cases is greater

than during the same period last year.

Whooping cough is an illness that is highly contagious, particularly to infants. It typically starts with a cough and runny nose for

one to two weeks, followed by weeks to months of rapid coughing sometimes ending with a whooping sound.

Unimmunized or incompletely immunized young infants are especially vulnerable. ―Sadly, illness in this age group frequently

leads to hospitalization and can be fatal,‖ stated Dr. Bob Hartmann, Amador County Health Officer. ―This is a prime

example highlighting the reason behind the new California law requiring all public and private school students in grades 7-12 to be

immunized against pertussis before they start school this fall.‖

State lawmakers passed the new policy after California experienced the highest increase in whooping cough cases since 1947.

Last year, 10 infants died from the disease and more than 9,300 people were infected in the state. Parents should be

aware that the protection from childhood immunization to pertussis wears off, and adolescents may be at risk for infection without a

booster.

The child’s primary health care provider, or ―medical home,‖ is the best resource to receive and document the pertussis vaccine.

Other resources in the community include Amador County Public Health and some local pharmacies. For Public Health immuniza-

tion clinic information call 223-6407 or call your local pharmacy to ask if they are offering the vaccine.

―This is a reminder to the community on how important it is to get immunized against a potent potentially lethal germ,‖ empha-

sized Dr. David J. Stone, Pediatrician. Pertussis is the leading vaccine-preventable disease.

health & wellness

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more announcements...

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