Jack Mitchell visited with HOOKD, 106 East Main Street, Ione (CA), to tour the new store and get the information on the huge Outdoor Festival coming up on Sunday, September 8 at Evalynn Bishop Hall, 600 South Church Street, Ione (CA) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. With 75 vendors, raffle prizes, arts and crafts, safety lessons, fishing lessons, a petting zoo, food, and fun — the free kids and family event is one you do not want to miss. The Outdoor Festival is a fundraiser with all proceeds going to the Cops and Kids Foundation and The Dennis Dalton Foundation sponsored by HOOKD, Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort, and Buy and Sell Press. Meet HOOKD and find out how this local business is catching magic.

Gabriel Porras gives us a quick look at what is in the Friday, August 30, 2019, edition of the Ledger Dispatch. To subscribe to the Ledger Dispatch, visit our offices at 106 Water Street in Jackson (CA), or contact our Circulation Manager Joe Svec at [email protected] or call (209) 223-8672.

Reminding you that some go to church and think about fishing, others go fishing and think about God — it's time for the weekly Mother Lode Fishing Report. Before you go fishing, take a listen to Brian "The Rodfather" Conway.

The annual clay trap memorial tournament honoring and remembering Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff Vu Nguyen was held Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Camanche Hills Hunting Preserve & Sporting Clays, 2951 Curran Road, Ione (CA). A beautiful opening ceremony for a fallen hero, you can read about Deputy Nguyen and the memorial tournament in the Friday, August 30 edition of the Ledger Dispatch. (LEDGER/Jack Mitchell)

Gabriel Porras gives us a quick look at what is in the Tuesday, August 27, 2019, edition of the Ledger Dispatch. To subscribe to the Ledger Dispatch, visit our offices at 106 Water Street in Jackson (CA), or contact our Circulation Manager Joe Svec at [email protected] or call (209) 223-8762.

Luke Hermanson has found a project to propel him to the position of Eagle Scout, the highest post within the Boy Scouts of America foundation. He will raise funds for, and erect, a 30 foot flag pole to stand just outside of the doors of Jackson's Victory Village Veterans Center. Commemorative bricks are available for purchase for $50 online. Establish a lasting legacy to honor your special service member and assist with this amazing Eagle Scout project by purchasing a brick online at http://bit.ly/VVAEagle.

The 8th Annual 2019 Top Cop Challenge will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2019, with a competition at True Sportsman Club, followed by a banquet the Grand Oak Ballroom at Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort. Jack Mitchell catches up with event organizers to discuss an amazing fundraiser with an impressive history.

Gabriel Porras gives us a quick look at what is in the Friday, August 23, 2019, edition of the Ledger Dispatch. To subscribe to the Ledger Dispatch, visit our offices at 106 Water Street in Jackson (CA), or contact our Circulation Manager Joe Svec at [email protected] or call (209) 223-8762.

Cedric Clute's "Tales of the Mother Lode" has been broadcast for the enjoyment of KVGC listeners for decades. Thanks to the cooperative efforts of Jim Guidi, KVGC 96.5 FM & 1340 AM owner, and Jack Mitchell, Ledger Dispatch publisher, Clute's series has been added as part of the online Amador Archives. Sit back and take a listen to the fascinating history of the Mother Lode, as told by Cedric Clute.

Reminding you that if people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles — it's time for our weekly audio Mother Lode Fishing Report with Brian "The Rodfather" Conway. Before you go fishing, take a listen.