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DID YOU GROW UP IN VOLCANO? Volcano Press is compiling a history of the town, and would like to receive the thoughts and memories of young people who grew up in the town, and their views of its significance in their lives.
Send your photos and anecdotes to:
Ruth Gottstein, Publisher Emerita
Volcano Press
P.O. Box 270
Volcano, CA 95689
AMADOR COUNTY CEMETARY BOARD: “WHO AM I” PROJECT – The Amador County Cemetery Board is beginning a 2-year project on "Who Was I?" We want to identify as many of the unmarked graves in our pioneer cemeteries as we can, and are hoping the residents of Amador County will help us out by letting us know if they can identify any of the many graves which have no markers. Records of pioneer cemeteries were not kept. In most cases all that's available is information after 1920--except for inscriptions on older tombstones. We have transcribed the legible tombstones in most of the pioneer cemeteries (still have a couple to go) and now wish to find out about those for whom we have no identification.
We can send pictures of illegible mortuary markers, unmarked curbing surrounding unidentified graves. We are hoping residents will call one of us to go with them to identify final resting places and then the ACCB will install a permanent headstone.
CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Be a part of history in Amador County as a new organization is forming: The Hiram C. Meek Society, National Society of the Children of the American Revolution.
The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution, founded in 1895, is the oldest patriotic organization for youths in our country. Membership is open to descendents of patriots of the American Revolution, ages birth to twenty-one. Members gain invaluable leadership experience in conducting meetings, following parliamentary procedures and standard protocol, serving as delegates and speaking before groups at local, state and national conferences.
Future meetings and activities will be planned for all ages with special consideration given to younger members. For more information, call Laura at 209-304-5255.
VOLUNTEER AT THE KENNEDY MINE! Nothing can compare to the look in a youngster’s eyes when he, or she, sees the first signs of color in the gold pan at the Kennedy Mine. Almost as gratifying is the look on the face of the volunteer who is helping that youngster. The Kennedy now can use the services of a limited number of additional volunteers, maybe 100 or so, like we once had.
We see so many seniors walking along our roads because their doctor said, “you must get some exercise”. Why not get your exercise in a fun way? We probably could extend your life by many years. At least, we can make it a lot more interesting.
We have jobs of all kinds for those of any age. We have volunteers in their 80’s and 90’s. We have volunteers in High School. Ours is a close-knit group of men and women who just feel good about doing something worth while.
If you are interested contact: fblauvelt@goldrush.com
WRITER SEEKING YOUR STORIES ABOUT SUTTER CREEK IN THE 1950’s. Local writer (and creative nonfiction writing teacher) is doing an article on Sutter Creek in the 50's. If you have any funny, adventurous, or moving stories about this town and time, please email or call: Sarah Luck Pearson (209) 296-2653 or sarahluckp@earthlink.net
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) Sierra Amador Chapter Meet at the Church of the Nazarene, 14050 Ridge Road, Sutter Creek. Members, visitors and guests welcomed. For more information, call 295-7182 or 267-5198. There is plenty of parking. For further information about the Sierra Amador Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, please call 295-7182.
Special Exhibit: Kennedy Mine Model. Tours, Saturday & Sunday, on the hour from 11AM to 3PM, Amador County Museum, 225 Church Street, Jackson Mechanized replicas of the headframe, stamp mill and the wheels...action-packed showing of how the "Hardrock Miners" brought the gold up from more than a mile! Special student and group tours by reservation, any day or any time.
Call 209-223-6386 for information.
