Caffè Venerdì - Friday, February 12, 2016

"If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; but if this is tea, please bring me some coffee."

- Abraham Lincoln

Life is too short to drink bad coffee. Happy Birthday, Abe!

Ironically, after sharing NPR's post on the fall of Keurig sales, mine actually kaput. So I busted out the ol' French press. There are times where technology just cannot compete with the ol' tried and true.

Highest hits on ACN this week included a wonderful spotlight on Susan Bragstadt/Amador Olive Oil in the SF Chronical, KCRA stories about the tiger that killed its mate at the Sacramento Zoo and Chipotle's offer for free burritos...and an amazing dry wall sculpture by Bernie Mitchell caught a lot of attention as well.

A-PAL Humane Society had a ton of hits on their plea for a dog park, as a part of ACRA's Parks & Rec Master Plan. There will be a series of public meetings throughout Amador County, you can check out the schedule at: https://acraparkmasterplan.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/public-meeting-flyer1.pdf

The Amador County Historical Society has been posting some great "old tyme" photos. The one shown on the left is circa 1885. Judging by the "Ladies without bloomers..." message, perhaps it's near some sort of beach, so maybe near a river? Somewhere along the Moke? They're asking if anyone knows where this cave is, so if you want to venture some guesses, you can join their Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/AmadorCountyHistoricalSociety

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Roger Steuble. I had the pleasure of knowing him when I worked at Sutter Amador as an Interim Medical Staff Coordinator. There will be a Memorial Service tomorrow at 1PM at Community Church of Pine Grove. Our condolences to Barbara and her family.

Friends, Old & New
I was up in "The County" this Wednesday. Beautiful drive, beautiful weather. As many of you know, I'm the Music Director/Organist at Trinity, and we had Ash Wednesday services at 12 Noon and then that evening at 7PM. So I had some time "in between".

I was able to make some stops in Plymouth and Ione. I discovered an awesome store across from Taste, called "Accents by Twisted Cork Collections" which carries Anne Frost's gorgeous gift box cards. Ya gotta check it out...all things wine as well as many gorgeous displays by local artisans.

After taking a brief rest at my friend, Thomas' house in Sutter Creek (Thomas is training for the AIDS/LifeCycle Ride), I attended the Chamber that evening at Luka's in downtown Jackson. It was so good to see familiar faces, catch up and laugh with y'all...and meet new people, too! Welcome to Amador County!

You can't make this stuff up...
This week's "bizzarity" comes from a story that went viral about a six year old McDonald's Happy Meal. Google it, there are multiple stories.
Now, when I read this story, I had to check Snopes...
http://www.snopes.com/six-year-old-happy-meal-doesnt-rot/
"Mostly false". Mostly?

ACN ❤'s Amador County!

As you plan your Valentine's weekend, follow the ❤'s on Amador Community News! Shop local...dine local! There's the Love A-Fair Ball at the Amador County Fairgrounds, and there are some dinner events going on at the St. George Hotel, The Volcano Union & Inn, Rosebud's Cafe...Deaver's "Passion for Ports"..."Souled Out" is playing at Gold Country Lanes...get some dinner, then catch The Claire Lynch Band at the Sutter Creek Theater...
Looks like Amador City is the place to be this Saturday from Noon to 4PM. CocoaVino...chocolate and wine everywhere!
Oh, and don't forget that the Amador Kiwanis have the See's Candy Truck outside of SaveMart in Martell!

Shop local...dine local!

And last, but not least...don't forget to get your raffle tickets for the annual "Take a Chance on Love" Valentine's Day Raffle! Tickets are $10. All information can be found at http://hospiceofamador.org/takeachangeonlove.php