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LATEST 'OPINION'

A valuable lesson

Thursday, November 05, 2009

- Al Bierce, Sutter Creek

The recent sewer spillage in Sutter Creek, highlighted in the Ledger Dispatch on October 30, addresses an infrastructure problem that has been looming for years. The unfortunate line breakage and resulting discharge served to bring that critical issue into focus. It also indirectly focused on an ava...
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Future of Mokelumne River 11/5/2009 - Chris Wright, Executive Director Foothill Conservancy East Bay MUD's vote to keep the Pardee Reservoir expansion in its water plan holds two important lessons for Amador and Calaveras County residents. ... FULL STORY...		How wonderful is it 11/5/2009 - Ron Watson, Sutter Creek After reading Mary Petrone's letter I wondered if President Bush's low ratings were as discouraging to her. As for common sense, mine tells me the fol... FULL STORY...

Small town U.S.A.? 11/5/2009 - George Williams, Plymouth I moved to Amador County in the summer of 69'. It was a simpler time back then. I grew up in Jackson. You could walk down the street, talk to everyone... FULL STORY...		MORE 'OPINION' Where is the sympathy? Thank you Coast Guard — always ready The "F" word, Feasibility and the Gold Rush Ranch project Gold Rush Ranch Means Jobs and New Business ARCHIVES