Deserted 120 room castle in Sierra foothills faces decay
In Zone California a 120 room castle with 20 fireplaces sits abandoned near Lone. Despite a petition by locals and interest from a Southern California couple, Amador County officials say no funds exist to restore the 1890s state reform school, whose roof leaks and windows are broken. Fire safety and conservation concerns frame the community’s outpost effort as decay proceeds.
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Gilmer weighs county fire costs and requests help
Gilmer officials scrutinize cost of fire protection outside city limits with 67 percent of calls from outside the town January through August and 70 percent in 1976. Fire Chief Whiteside proposes a county surcharge after 25 calls and a new pumper costing 40 000 to 50 000, delivery in 18 months, while City Manager Dover favors county aid over city provision.
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Senior citizen menu weekly notice
Oct 24 through Oct 28 schedule for senior center. Center closed for Veterans Day on Monday the 24th. Meals offered Tue through Fri with specified menus including Vegetable Beef Stew and fruit dishes Tue, Ham and Pinto Beans Wed, Smothered Liver Thurs, Oven Fried Chicken Fri.
Local merchants urge disbanding Save the Castle Committee
The association calls for dissolution of the Save the Castle Committee, arguing misallocation of funds and lack of transparency. Merchants cite unclear leadership and seek a streamlined effort to protect historic assets.
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Merchants’ Association
Save the Castle
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