Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Community Organizations
Camanche Community Church 4099 Camanche Parkway North, Ione, CA 95640(209) 763-2650
Church of Christ Ione 15 Preston Avenue Centre, Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-6433
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 407 W Marlette Street, Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-2495
Cornerstone Church Of Ione 116 South Church Street, Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-4131
Ione Community United Methodist Church 150 West Marlette, Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-2852
Ione Community UNTD Mthdst Church 150 W Marlette, Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-2852
Ione Masonic Temple 16 E Main Street, Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-2063
Kingsview Assembly of God 432 West Marlette Avenue, Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-2785
New Life Christian Fellowship Ione, CA 95640
(209) 966-7236
New Life Christian Fellowship Ione, CA 95640
(209) 966-7126
Sacred Heart Church 20 W Washington Street, Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-2158
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Lodi California Stake Ione Ward, El Dorado Stake Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-4356
Wineries
There are over 20 wineries in Amador County, most of which are within 15 minutes of Ione. The Sierra Foothills region of Amador County is well known for its varietals, especially the Zinfandels. The French styled wines of Clos du Lac Cellars and Greenstone Winery are located right in Ione on Highway 88.
For details on all the Amador County wineries and upcoming winery events, visit the Amador Vintner's Association at http://www.amadorwine.com/
Lakes and Rivers
Amador County is bounded on the north by the Cosumnes River, and on the south by the Mokelumne River. Here in the Ione area, there are numerous creeks and streams that invite hiking, exploring and even gold panning!
There are also some 21 major lakes in Amador County. Several of these are within a half hour drive of Ione. These include Camanche, Pardee, Amador and Tabeau. Most of these are open to boating, swimming, fishing, sailing, skin diving and water skiing.
Lake Amador
Lake Amador has 14 miles of shoreline and is stocked from a private on-site fish hatchery. No water skiing, jetboats or motorcycles allowed.
Lake Amador offers lakeside camping, hot showers, and flush toilets. There is a swimming pool with 50-foot waterslide, and a cafe and bait shop.
For more information call: (209) 274-4739
Lake Camanche Resort - North Shore
Lake Camanche is a popular fishing site for trout and bass. The resort offers fishing boat rentals, berthing, and launch ramp. Water skiing is allowed. Facilities include tennis courts, a general store, nearby restaurants, laundry, and dump station. RV hookup sites surrounded a stocked trout pond, and there are tent camping facilities.
Phone the Ione Office: (209) 763-5121 or visit their website: http://www.norcalfishing.com/
Skiing
An hour and a half east of Ione on scenic highway 88 is Kirkwood Ski Area, which consistently boasts the deepest snowpack in the United States, and offers some of the finest skiing to be found anywhere.
Hunting
Hunting is one of the major sports in the Ione area. This includes deer and other small game and birds. There are several hunting and sportsmen's clubs that have trap and skeet ranges. Duck and geese blinds are available on two of the lakes, Amador and Camanche.
True Sportsman Club
(209) 223-1762
Camanche Hills Hunting Preserve
(209) 763-5803
Wildlife Wilderness Retreat Inc.
(209) 763-5231
(209) 274-6433
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 407 W Marlette Street, Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-2495
Cornerstone Church Of Ione 116 South Church Street, Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-4131
Ione Community United Methodist Church 150 West Marlette, Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-2852
Ione Community UNTD Mthdst Church 150 W Marlette, Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-2852
Ione Masonic Temple 16 E Main Street, Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-2063
Kingsview Assembly of God 432 West Marlette Avenue, Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-2785
New Life Christian Fellowship Ione, CA 95640
(209) 966-7236
New Life Christian Fellowship Ione, CA 95640
(209) 966-7126
Sacred Heart Church 20 W Washington Street, Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-2158
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Lodi California Stake Ione Ward, El Dorado Stake Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-4356
Wineries
There are over 20 wineries in Amador County, most of which are within 15 minutes of Ione. The Sierra Foothills region of Amador County is well known for its varietals, especially the Zinfandels. The French styled wines of Clos du Lac Cellars and Greenstone Winery are located right in Ione on Highway 88.
For details on all the Amador County wineries and upcoming winery events, visit the Amador Vintner's Association at http://www.amadorwine.com/
Lakes and Rivers
Amador County is bounded on the north by the Cosumnes River, and on the south by the Mokelumne River. Here in the Ione area, there are numerous creeks and streams that invite hiking, exploring and even gold panning!
There are also some 21 major lakes in Amador County. Several of these are within a half hour drive of Ione. These include Camanche, Pardee, Amador and Tabeau. Most of these are open to boating, swimming, fishing, sailing, skin diving and water skiing.
Lake Amador
Lake Amador has 14 miles of shoreline and is stocked from a private on-site fish hatchery. No water skiing, jetboats or motorcycles allowed.
Lake Amador offers lakeside camping, hot showers, and flush toilets. There is a swimming pool with 50-foot waterslide, and a cafe and bait shop.
For more information call: (209) 274-4739
Lake Camanche Resort - North Shore
Lake Camanche is a popular fishing site for trout and bass. The resort offers fishing boat rentals, berthing, and launch ramp. Water skiing is allowed. Facilities include tennis courts, a general store, nearby restaurants, laundry, and dump station. RV hookup sites surrounded a stocked trout pond, and there are tent camping facilities.
Phone the Ione Office: (209) 763-5121 or visit their website: http://www.norcalfishing.com/
Skiing
An hour and a half east of Ione on scenic highway 88 is Kirkwood Ski Area, which consistently boasts the deepest snowpack in the United States, and offers some of the finest skiing to be found anywhere.
Hunting
Hunting is one of the major sports in the Ione area. This includes deer and other small game and birds. There are several hunting and sportsmen's clubs that have trap and skeet ranges. Duck and geese blinds are available on two of the lakes, Amador and Camanche.
True Sportsman Club
(209) 223-1762
Camanche Hills Hunting Preserve
(209) 763-5803
Wildlife Wilderness Retreat Inc.
(209) 763-5231
Political Organization
Castle Oaks Golf Course
Castle Oaks Golf Club is one of Northern California's premier courses. Castle Oaks is an 18 hole Par 71 championship golf course with 5 sets of tees at each hole to accommodate all skill levels.
The professional course length of 6,739 yards will challenge the best golfer. From the forward tees the course measures 4,953 yards. There is a driving range and a snack shop at the Golf Club.
Visit their website: Castle Oaks Golf Club
The professional course length of 6,739 yards will challenge the best golfer. From the forward tees the course measures 4,953 yards. There is a driving range and a snack shop at the Golf Club.
Visit their website: Castle Oaks Golf Club
Howard Park is a multi-use recreational complex which is currently being expanded and upgraded. Completed in January 2001 is the Ed Hughes Memorial Arena, a 200 x 250 ft.covered Equestrian/Multi-purpose Arena for year round events such as equestrian, car and dog shows.
Howard Park is also the hub for local soccer and little leagues. Almost every Saturday, the park fields are in use by recreational leagues. Four large soccer fields, plus softball and baseball diamonds are available for leagues and tournaments. A handy snack bar is staffed during the league seasons and offers sodas, water, chips, snacks, burgers and hot dogs. For more information, contact City Hall at 209-274-2412.
Howard Park is also the hub for local soccer and little leagues. Almost every Saturday, the park fields are in use by recreational leagues. Four large soccer fields, plus softball and baseball diamonds are available for leagues and tournaments. A handy snack bar is staffed during the league seasons and offers sodas, water, chips, snacks, burgers and hot dogs. For more information, contact City Hall at 209-274-2412.
Resident Perspective
The Goods:
Very calm and quite
Very low crime rate
Safe place for children
Not very many places to blow your money
Surrounded by large cities-Sacramento, Stockton, etc.
"Its got a Beautiful Atomosphere"-direct quote from a local senior
Many different kinds of peaceful animals
Not very much traffic
No big freeways
The golf course!
The Bads:
Boring-mostly in teenagers perspective
Not alot of places to dine
Everybody knows everybody
No big stores-just Wal-mart and K-mart
High senior rate
Everythings more expensive
Mule Creek-The Prison
Very calm and quite
Very low crime rate
Safe place for children
Not very many places to blow your money
Surrounded by large cities-Sacramento, Stockton, etc.
"Its got a Beautiful Atomosphere"-direct quote from a local senior
Many different kinds of peaceful animals
Not very much traffic
No big freeways
The golf course!
The Bads:
Boring-mostly in teenagers perspective
Not alot of places to dine
Everybody knows everybody
No big stores-just Wal-mart and K-mart
High senior rate
Everythings more expensive
Mule Creek-The Prison
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Real Estate
Ione Real Estate & Inez Realty
1313 W Lockeford Lodi, CA 95242 Map
(209) 369-3693
Visit Web Site
Camanche Realty
4099 Camanche Parkway #3 Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 763-2852
Baccarat Ione Developers LLC
13 E Main St Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 274-0700
Bert Figone
4240 Camanche Pkwy N Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 763-1072
Camanche Realty Inc.
4089 Camanche Pkwy N Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 763-2852
Visit Web Site
Coldwell Banker Award Realtors
102 W Main St Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-4765
Visit Web Site
Howard Properties
338 Preston Ave Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 274-4429
Howard Properties
3740 State Highway 104 Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 274-4429
Ione Real Estate Inc.
615 N Hillcrest Rd Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Map
(310) 281-2590
Re Max Gold
543 Preston Ave Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 274-6000
Remax Gold
338 Preston Ave Ste A Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 274-2100
Remax Gold
534 Preston Ave Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 274-6000
Remax Gold Foothill Living
338 Preston Ave Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 223-4100
ReSell Real Estate
PO Box 45 Ione, CA 95640
(209) 304-8344
1313 W Lockeford Lodi, CA 95242 Map
(209) 369-3693
Visit Web Site
Camanche Realty
4099 Camanche Parkway #3 Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 763-2852
Baccarat Ione Developers LLC
13 E Main St Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 274-0700
Bert Figone
4240 Camanche Pkwy N Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 763-1072
Camanche Realty Inc.
4089 Camanche Pkwy N Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 763-2852
Visit Web Site
Coldwell Banker Award Realtors
102 W Main St Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-4765
Visit Web Site
Howard Properties
338 Preston Ave Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 274-4429
Howard Properties
3740 State Highway 104 Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 274-4429
Ione Real Estate Inc.
615 N Hillcrest Rd Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Map
(310) 281-2590
Re Max Gold
543 Preston Ave Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 274-6000
Remax Gold
338 Preston Ave Ste A Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 274-2100
Remax Gold
534 Preston Ave Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 274-6000
Remax Gold Foothill Living
338 Preston Ave Ione, CA 95640 Map
(209) 223-4100
ReSell Real Estate
PO Box 45 Ione, CA 95640
(209) 304-8344
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Location
Location: On State Routes 104 and 124, 30 miles
Southeast of Sacramento, 30 miles Northeast of Stockton.
Driving Times (approximate):
15 minutes to Jackson or Sutter Creek
25 minutes to Plymouth and the Shenandoah Valley wineries of Amador County
30 minutes to Stockton
30 minutes to Volcano and Daffodil Hill
35 minutes to Sacramento
90 minutes from Kirkwood
2 hours from the Bay Area
2 hours from South Lake Tahoe.
15 minutes to Jackson or Sutter Creek
25 minutes to Plymouth and the Shenandoah Valley wineries of Amador County
30 minutes to Stockton
30 minutes to Volcano and Daffodil Hill
35 minutes to Sacramento
90 minutes from Kirkwood
2 hours from the Bay Area
2 hours from South Lake Tahoe.
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