Jackson Rancheria's Arrow Magazine

DECEMBER 2009

JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO & HOTEL THE ARROW •DECEMBER 2009

WINNERS

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RESHMAElk Grove

$4,000

DONALDJackson

$2,000

PAULINESacramento$1,800

RICHARDStockton

$3,501

Once again Jackson Rancheria is offering you a chance to win while also helping others during our ninth annual Giving Season.

This year’s promotion includes four big drawings for cash up to $25,000!

Get one electronic drawing entry for every 100 points earned November 2 through December 20. The drawings will be held on Sundays, December 6 and 20, beginning at 6 p.m.

At each drawing, we’ll give away cash prizes of $25,000, $10,000, $5,000 and ten lucky people will win $1,000 each. Must be present to win.

• • •In addition, for every 500

points you earn in November and December, you will receive $5 in Promo Slot Play, up to a maximum of $100. This bonus play will be valid January 4-17 only.

• • •And it wouldn’t be the Giving Season

unless it also benefited local charities. Not only do you have a chance to win

free slot play and thousands of dollars, but for every 3,000 points earned by all our Dreamcatcher’s Club® members, Jackson Rancheria will donate $1 to

the following organizations (up to a maximum of $50,000):

• Amador County Recreation Association

• Amador County Senior Center

• Calaveras Food Bank• Habitat for Humanity

Calaveras• Interfaith Food BankSo celebrate the Giving Season with us

for a chance to win big bucks and free play while helping others.

You must activate your electronic entries for the drawings after 5 p.m. each drawing night by either inserting your Dreamcatcher’s Club card in any active slot machine, clocking in at the Table Games area, or swiping your card at any kiosks and logging in. Once activated, your entries are eligible for the drawing. Only activated entries are valid.

It’s the 9th annual Giving Season$200,000 IN CASH PRIZES!

Power up your points in December with Monday Power Hours during which you’ll get 5X slot points!

The Monday Power Hours are: • 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.• 6 a.m. to 7 a.m.• 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

• 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.• 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.• 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Play during these hours in December and watch your slot points multiply Rancheria Style®.

Play during Monday Power Hours for 5X slot points!

JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO & HOTEL

WINNERS

DECEMBER 2009 • THE ARROW

The Arrow is published monthly by Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel. No part of this publication may be repro-duced without the prior written consent of the publisher. The Arrow shall not be liable for any errors in the publi-cation. The publisher does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers. Management reserves the right to modify or cancel any promotion, event, activity, or program at any time without prior notice.

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DECEMBER 2009 • VOLUME 8 • NUMBER 12Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel • 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA 95642

800-822-WINN • JacksonCasino.com

Vice President, Marketing & Special Events: Ron OliveroDirector of Marketing: Mike Pistoia

Content Developer: Carol CookGraphics Manager: Cleave Dal Porto

© 2009 Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel. All rights reserved.

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FREDERICKOakley

$10,000

MARVINStockton

$3,750

ANGIEStockton

$1,620

LETINASacramento$5,000

By CEO Rich Hoffman

The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians has announced the results of a special election to fill the seat vacated by the passing of longtime Chairperson Margaret Dalton.

As set forth in the Tribe’s election ordinance, a committee of Tribal members conducted the election at a gathering of the Tribe’s General Council on October 30.

Longtime Tribal Vice Chairman, Irvin

Bo Marks named Jackson Rancheria Tribal Chairperson

Bo Marks

“Bo” Marks was elected to the office of Tribal Chairperson, a position his sister Margaret held, uncontested, for 30 years.

The Tribe also elected Adam Dalton to the office of Tribal Vice Chairman, and Dennis Dalton to a Tribal Council Member at Large seat.

The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians was first recognized by the Federal Government in 1898, and in 2010 will celebrate

their gaming operation’s 25th anniversary.

In 2010 we will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the opening of the first Jackson Indian Bingo Hall back in 1985.

As part of that celebration we are searching for players who played here during those first few years when the Bingo Hall was just a small metal building. You could be interviewed for the Arrow or even get to appear in one of our TV commercials with CEO Rich Hoffman.

If you were here and would like to participate in our celebration, please contact:

Carol Cook, Jackson Rancheria Marketing Department, 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA 95642, email [email protected], or call 209-223-8139.

Were you herewhen we started?


WINNERS

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STACYDiamond Springs

$1,537

DONALDPine Grove$1,500

JIMWoodbridge$2,500

ROBERTBrentwood$1,350

Your holidays have never been simpler! Visit Kesler’s Mercantile or our Hotel Gift Shop this season to pick up your gifts and decorations. Just stop by Kesler’s or the Hotel and one of our Sales Assistants will make your shopping easy.

Looking for something with a brilliant shine…ask about our latest line of watches and jewelry from Skagen. Need something unique…why not a hand blown glass

Kick off 2010 Rancheria Style® with four days of drawings worth over $100,000!

We are ringing in the new year from Thursday, December 31 through Sunday, January 3 with daily drawings in Dalton Town Hall for up to $20,100!

Get one drawing entry for every 100 points earned from December 7 through January 3. Earn double drawing entries on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (December 11, 18, & 25, plus January 1).

Must be present to win. Winners have ten minutes to claim prize or prize will be forfeited.

You must activate your electronic entries for the drawings after 6 p.m. each drawing night by either inserting your Dreamcatcher’s Club card in any active slot machine, clocking in at the Table Games area, or swiping your card at any kiosks and logging in. Once activated, your entries are eligible for the drawing. Only activated entries are valid.

$100,000 Cash Drawings throughout New Year’s Weekend

Drawing Times Prize8:10 p.m. ............................$2,010 9:10 p.m. ............................$2,010 10:10 p.m. ..........................$2,010 11:10 p.m. ...........................$2,010 12:10 a.m. .........................$20,100 1:10 a.m. .............................$2,010 2:10 a.m. ............................$2,010

There’s still time to test your knowledge and luck in our annual football promotion.

All you have to do is Pick the Winners of 12 Sunday football games and you can win up to $250 in Free Slot Play every week through January 3, 2010.

Simply pick your winners at a kiosk any time between 8 a.m. Monday and 3 a.m. Sunday.

Please note that a valid California ID or Driver’s License is now required in order to play Pick the Winners. If you do not have the correct ID, please go to the Dreamcatcher’s Club to verify your ID.

Everyone wins every week! Get the winners of all 12 games correct and you win $250 in Promo Slot Play. Even if you get none right, you’ll still get Free Promo Slot Play.

Weekly prizes: 12 Correct Picks: $250 9 Correct Picks: $50 11 Correct Picks: $100 8 Correct Picks: $25 10 Correct Picks: $75 7 Correct Picks: $10

0-6 Correct Picks: $5

Tied scores do not count as a win. All prizes paid in Promo Slot Play, which will be added to your Dreamcatcher’s Club® card at noon on Tuesday and will be valid for 14 days.Must be a Dreamcatcher’s Club® member to participate. Promo Slot Play must be used within time period noted or it expires. Management reserves all rights.

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ornament from Glass Eye Studios. We have a large selection of unique

gifts and wonderful holiday themed items to help with your decorating needs.

Plus don’t forget, Dreamcatcher’s Club® members receive discounts and can shop with their comps/points. So come visit all of us at Kesler’s and the Hotel Gift Shop and we’ll help you have a fun and relaxing experience. Happy Holidays!

Kesler’s Makes Holiday Shopping Easy!

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We’ve brought back a favorite table game and added many exciting new slot machines to the great variety of games we offer.

Three Way Action is a table game played with a single deck of 52 standard playing cards played on a standard Blackjack table.

In front of each player and the dealer there are three spots marked High Card, Blackjack, and Poker. Each player must make a bet on each of these three spaces.

You may also place a bet on the optional 7-Card Bonus wager. The bets do not have to be equal. It’s simple, fast, and fun.

For slot players we have added a bank of Joker’s Wild multi-level progressives next to the Dalton Town Hall entrance. This is very similar to Fort Knox.

Over near the Main Street food court we have six exciting new Reel ‘em In games. Everyone playing can get into a bonus round where you compete in a fishing contest. The person who gets the most or biggest fish is the first

place winner, but not to worry if you don’t get first place because everyone is a winner in the bonus round.

Also near the food court you will find a new nickel machine called Super Steamin’ Hot and a new penny machine called Bulls Eye.

In addition to the new Jumbo machines we recently added in the lobby area, we now also have a Colossal machine called Hot at the Top. It’s big! It has three sets of reels and can be played as

a dollar, two dollar, or five dollar machine.

And look for a new five dollar machine called Super Ten Times Wild in the High Limit Room.

New sign-up time for Slot tourneysPlease note that sign-ups for

Tuesday Slot Tournaments now begin at 10 a.m.

New games include Three Way Action, Joker’s Wild

The Minor’s Camp Arcade has announced expanded hours during the school holiday breaks.

From Monday, December 21, through Tuesday, January 10, the arcade will be open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to midnight.

Minor’s Camp, located at the Hotel, is a safe world of adventure and fun for all ages. Kids under 18 get a free hot dog and bag of popcorn while they play. You must be a Dreamcatcher’s Club® member to sign children in. Visit JacksonCasino.com for arcade rules.

Arcade expands hours during

holidays

A hot jackpot!Elma from Stockton won $25,500 playing on a nickel Hot Hot Jackpots machine.

MAD MONEYWINNERS

Amelia$13,000

GARY$13,000

LACY$13,000

Drawings held on Halloween

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Poker players are in for treats during December with new tournaments, a Christmas Cash promotion, and a couple of new specials.

The Seasonal Champion-ship Series is underway with qualifiers every Sunday and Monday. Check the tournament schedule for times. The tournament finale will be held on Wednesday, January 13, at 10 a.m. Buy-in is $225 + $25.

Rounds are 20 minutes and the tournament champion will receive a Jackson Rancheria Poker Room Jacket in addition to the winnings.

There are new qualifiers for the $1,000 Free Roll Tournaments every Friday at 2 p.m. Get a Free Buy-in after playing just ten hours of tracked play. Be sure to get your Free Roll card stamped for your play. You can also buy-in for $50 + $5. Either buy-in gets you $1,500 in tournament chips and a $5 add-on gets another $1,000 in chips.

Be sure to check the tournament schedule for the new Omaha and Texas Hold ‘em/Omaha mix tournaments each week.

You can also pick up some extra Christmas Cash through

December 16. Receive one drawing ticket for each qualifying hand (full house or above) in a live raked game.

Christmas Cash drawings will be held hourly from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16. Must be present to win. Winners have two minutes to claim their prize or another winner will be drawn.

Hourly winners receive $100. If winner is playing in a live raked game, the prize doubles to $200 and an additional $100 Stack Attack is added to the table. The Grand Prize of $1,000 will be drawn at 8 p.m.

In addition, two new opportunities for additional cash are now available.

The High Hand of the Day, every Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. receives $100. Must be present at 7 p.m. to win.

And a Royal Flush using both hold cards is even more valuable now thanks to the Progressive Royals Jackpot which increases by $25 per suit per day. How high will it go?

Stop by the 24 hour Poker Room for details on all the current games and specials.

Poker offers new tourneys, promotions and specials

Mark your calendar for one of the most popular local holiday traditions in Amador County, the annual free Holiday Hay Rides at Jackson Rancheria.

The Holiday Hay Rides feature a festive ride around the extraordinarily decorated Rancheria (over two million lights!) followed by a visit with Santa for the kids and refreshments for everyone.

This year the rides will be offered Monday through Thursday, December 7-17, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. beginning and ending at the Jackson Rancheria Fire Station on Dalton Road. Parking is available in Lot 6 on Dalton Road.

Dress warm and bring your camera for this great family photo opportunity.

The Rancheria will also be collecting toys for the annual Jackson Rancheria - Amador Sheriff’s Office Christmas Toy Drive.

Celebrate the holidays Rancheria Style® MAD

MONEYWINNERS

LONIA$13,000

MARILYN$13,000

ROBIN$13,000

Drawings held on Halloween


WINNERS

DECEMBER 2009 • THE ARROW

ILONAStockton

$2,700

BARRYRoseville

$2,000

JAMES Sacramento$3,000

LOUANNSacramento$4,000

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Amanda from Sacramento has a Mad Hatter hat that’s bringing luck to not only her but to others too.

She says she won a little when she started coming here a few months ago. Then she saw the hat in a store in downtown Sacramento and thought “what the heck.” She bought it and started wearing it in the casino. And she kept winning.

Then her boyfriend asked her not to bring it, and sure enough, on their next trip they both lost. So now she wears it

every time she’s in the casino, and sometimes her boyfriend asks if he can wear it while he’s playing.

“I don’t gamble a lot of money, but I usually leave with a little,” she says.

And the luck of the hat is spreading. Other people come up to her and ask if they can touch it for luck.

“I like to stand out” explains Amanda. “And I like

to make things interesting.” Her Mad Hatter hat is certainly doing that.

Elite and VIP Dreamcatcher’s Club® members are saving big for the holidays by using their points and comps at select Amador County businesses.

The points and comps you spend like cash around Jackson Rancheria can now also be used to purchase furniture, kitchen items, jewelry and more at a limited number of participating businesses here in Amador County through the new Dreamcatcher Dollars program.

Here are the initial businesses that have been approved to accept Dreamcatchers Dollars. More may be added later. Check JacksonCasino.com for details.

• Barron’s of Sutter Creek - Great service and quality on name brand furniture

• The Biggest Little Kitchen Store, Jackson - Offering hundreds of kitchen and cookware items, specialty and hard to find cooking utensils, everything for the serious cook

• Big O Tire, Jackson - Tire sales & services, plus automotive repairs

• Gold Mine Jewelers, Jackson - Providing fine jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, natural nuggets, gold,

and more•Mother Lode

A p p l i a n c e s , Martell - Wide variety of

appliances and BBQ grills, plus full service and

warranty work• Tangerine Day Spa & Boutique,

Martell - Full service cosmetic spa treatment center offering facials, peels, massage, hydrotherapy, waxing and foot reflexology

• Taste Restaurant, Plymouth - Award winning fine dining in the wine bar area or dining room

Elite & VIP members just see your Executive Host or a Player’s Club Supervisor and start spending your points and comps as Dreamcatcher Dollars, just one more way we make our club work for you, Rancheria Style®.

Valid only at participating businesses. Must be a Dreamcatcher’s Club member to redeem Dreamcatcher Dollars. Void if copied, transferred, purchased or sold. No cash value. The certificates are redeemed on a two-to-one basis. For example, $10 in points or comps equal $5 and a maximum of $1000 per certificate. There is no limit on how many certificates you can use. Only the guest issued the certificate may redeem. Participating businesses cannot give change for the certificate and once a certificate is issued, there are no refunds of points or comps. Lost or stolen certificates will not be replaced. Certificates are valid for 30 days from the date of issuances. Jackson Rancheria reserves the right to modify or cancel any promotion, event, activity, or program at any time without prior notice.

Elite & VIP players can shop with Dreamcatcher Dollars

Amanda’s Lucky Hat


WINNERS

Jackson Rancheria cares about the community TERESA

Stockton$3,750

GERALDINEStockton

$12,713

GORDONSacramento$5,165

SUSANPine Grove$6,500

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A small sample of recent donations made by the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians to support our community:

• The Resource Connection Santa’s Express, $500

• First 5 Amador Imagination Library, $1000

• Jackson Junior High School Sixth Grade Science Camp, $1000

• West Point Boosters Club Community Christmas Angels, $2000

Marco from Ripon decided to play just a little bit more on his way out of Jackson Rancheria Casino on October 24.

He and his wife stopped and played for a few minutes on one of his favorite quarter Wheel of Fortune machines, when he hit the MegaJackpot™ for $147,263.61.

He says when it hit, he looked up at the amount and thought it was $10,000. “Too many zeroes,” he explained. “I’m not good with numbers.” But the players around him told him he’d won $147,000!

“I can’t believe it. It was just in the right place at the right time. This is like a

blessing from God. I’m so happy.”It’s a blessing he’s sharing with his

family. Marco is one of ten siblings who just found out their mother has cancer. While most of them are in Northern California, a few are further away, in San Diego, Arizona, and Mexico. Marco plans to use the money to enable his brothers and sisters to come see their mother.

Marco is the latest in a long list of MegaJackpot™ winners at Jackson Rancheria. We have more of them than any other casino in all of California. Will you be next?

$147,263 Wheel of Fortune MegaJackpot™ aids entire family

• Argonaut High School Golf program, $2000

• Amador Ledger-Dispatch Fall Golf Classic sponsorship, $2,000

• West Point School ESTEEM, $500

• University of California Davis monetary support $1,000

• Amador High School Ski/Snowboard Team, $1,000

• Calvary Ione Fellowship Thanksgiving Celebration, $750

• Amador/Tuolumne Community Action Agency Mentoring Works program, $5,000

MegaJackpot winner Marco receives part of his winnings from Casino Manager Darylin Summers.

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$30 buy-inLimited to the first 84 players (no re-buys)

Dreamcatcher’s Club discounts available on Mondays

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Slot TournamentsTuesday Slot Tournament

Tuesdays Noon to 9 p.m.

Senior Slot Tournament Thursdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Win up to $500 in Promo Slot Play

Monday Power Hours5X SLOT POINTS

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NEW YEAR’S EVE

Community CalendarThere’s Always Something Happening in Gold Country!

Thanks for Visiting Amador and Calaveras Counties!

A Christmas CarolSutter Creek TheatreWeekends through December 13Join the local cast and crew at the Sutter Creek Theatre for the annual family holiday tradition of “A Christmas Carol.” See the mean-spirited, covetous Ebenezer Scrooge visited by the Ghost of Marley his old business partner. Marley warns him that he must change his ways, that mankind is his business not acquiring more wealth. His chance comes through the visitation of three other spirits who journey together through the past, present and future. ‘Tis the season to find our hearts filled with good cheer! For dates, times, and tickets visit suttercreektheater.com. Tickets are $14 for adults, $7 for children 12 and under.

Hospice Tree of LightsCalaveras Senior Center, San Andreas - Saturday, December 5 p.m.Hospice Thrift Shop, Jackson - Sunday, December 6 - 5 p.m.Celebrate the life of someone you love with a light on the annual Hospice Tree of Lights. For each $10 donation a light will be placed on a tree and the name listed on the Memorial Board. Tree lightings will take place at the above two locations and dates and will include music, a candle lighting celebration, lighting of the tree, and refreshments. For more information visit hospiceofamador.org, call 209-223-5500, or stop by the Hospice Thrift Store, 10776 Argonaut Lane, Jackson, or the office at 1500 S. Highway 49, Suite 105, Jackson.

Sourdough Slim & The Saddle Pals with Faux RenwahSutter Creek TheatreSaturday, December 19, 8 p.m.This is the only show on the planet where you can witness a man in a ten gallon hat yodel, play accordion, two-step and twirl a lariat - all at the same time. Sagebrush artist Sourdough Slim will transport you to a whimsical, infectious world where vaudevillian camp and cowboy lore intermingle, producing grins galore, with the Saddle Pals, providing that great

“silver screen” cowboy trails music we all love. The Faux Renwahs are an acoustic trio specializing in Old-Time style music with an original twist. Using traditional instruments including fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, octave mandolin and bass violin, they cover a wide range of music. American and Celtic fiddle tunes, old and new songs blend harmoniously with their own compositions. Tickets are $20 in advance, $22 at the door. For tickets and more information visit suttercreektheater.com.

To list your event, call (209) 223-8139 or email [email protected]

Witness a world-class fireworks spectacular at the Amador County Recreation Agency’s Blue Moon New Year’s Eve Bash.

The gates to the Amador County Fairgrounds open at 6 p.m. with happy hour from 6-7 p.m., followed by dinner service from 7-9 p.m. A variety of live blues will provide music all night for listening and dancing.

ACRA is especially proud to announce Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers and Maxx Cabello Jr. will be rockin’ in the new year.

Evening activities will take place rain or shine and include fireworks for the countdown at midnight, dinner, a live and silent auction, raffle drawings, dancing and ringing in the brand new year!

Secure lodging early for this sell-out event. Shuttle service will be available for most Amador lodging facilities to and from the event.

“This once in a lifetime event will be the place to ring in 2010,” said Tracey Towner-Yep, ACRA’s Executive Director. “A limited number of tickets will be available, so get yours now!”

Usher in a new year of hope and possibility with an evening of celebration, fireworks, great food, fine refreshments, and live music under the second full moon in a month, a blue moon. Come support recreation in Amador County while having a blast at this fabulous event.

Tickets are $35 per person. Call Amador County Recreation Agency (209) 223-6349 or go on-line at ticketweb.com.

Have a blast at Blue Moon New Year’s Eve Bash


WINNERS

SANDISan Jose

$2,500

ELAINALodi

$7,823

GENETracy

$1,642

TERRYLLaGrange

$17,050

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Make your holidays special this year by taking advantage of all the events, activities, and bargains available in Amador County.

Both Sutter Creek, Amador City, and Ione all offer holiday events this month.

Sutter Creek’s big Christmas celebrations include an Open House on Friday and Saturday, December 4 & 5. Visit with Santa and watch the lighting of the Christmas Tree. For more information visit suttercreek.org.

There will also be a Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Show Friday through Sunday, December 4-6, in the Sutter Creek Auditorium, where you’ll find a great variety of hand crafted items.

And you can take part in a traditional Las Posadas on Saturday, December 5 starting at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join this candle lit walk down Spanish St. from the Catholic Church (where you will receive a candle) to the Methodist Church. There will be a live manger scene and over 5,000 luminaries set by members of the Immaculate Conception, United Methodist, and Trinity Episcopal churches. Once the procession makes the way to the manger, baby Jesus will

be placed in the stable with live animals tended by youngsters serving as angels and shepherds. All children dressed in white may act as angels in this event.

Sutter Creek continues the celebration with the annual Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 12 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in downtown. Look for the Jackson Rancheria wagon in the parade.

Don’t miss the annual Calico Christmas event in quaint Amador City on Saturday and Sunday, December 5 & 6. This tiny city always provides unique and original gifts and ideas for the holidays. For more information visit amador-city.com.

Then stop by downtown Ione on Saturday, December 12 at 5 p.m. for the Christmas Parade and Open House. Local shops will stay open late and welcome shoppers with food and drink. Be sure to visit Christmas Tree Lane to see all the decorated houses as well.

And remember to check out all the “Shop Jackson” special offers and discounts available throughout the city for Dreamcatcher’s Club® members. Check JacksonCasino.com for all the latest details.

Make Christmas dinner a leisurely event this year by enjoying the special buffet at Raging River restaurant.

The buffet will be served from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The cost is just $25 for adults, $22.50 for seniors 55+, and $10 for children seven to 12. Dreamcatcher’s Club members enjoy the following discounts: Elite & VIP - Complimentary, Premier - $13, Preferred - $18, and Classic - $22.

Among the savory choices on the buffet will be Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Brown Sugar Encrusted Kurobuta Ham, Stuffed Cornish Game Hens, Steamed Main Lobster, Turkey with a

Traditional Corn Bread Stuffing, and so much more.

Along with traditional holiday treats like Candied Yams with Marshmallows, you’ll also discover Stuffed Shells with Pesto Cream Sauce, Shrimp Shu Mi, Cheese Enchiladas, Oysters on the Half Shell, and Sesame Chicken.

You’ll also find a great selection of fish and seafood, terrific salads, and of course a wondrous assortment of desserts.

Beverages are included. Sorry, no reservations accepted for this special Christmas Day Buffet. For the complete menu visit JacksonCasino.com.

Celebrate the holiday seasonin Amador County

Enjoy a Christmas Buffet atthe Raging River Restaurant


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The “Shop Jackson” program makes Jackson your place for holiday shopping. With over 70 local merchants offering discounts for Dreamcatcher’s Club® members plus a chance to win $5,000, you can’t beat it.

Fill out a drawing ticket each time you make a “Shop Jackson” purchase at a participating merchant. The drawing will be held on January 31 and one lucky club member will win $5,000.

The “Shop Jackson” program continues to be a huge success. Not only are our club members getting discounts and savings all over Jackson, but the merchants of Jackson are pleased with the additional business.

“We couldn’t be any happier,” says Pat Crew of Jackson Tire. “We’re getting

new customers for the small price of participating in Shop Jackson. It’s a bargain!”

With the holidays coming up, you can do all your shopping in Jackson and save, just for being a Dreamcatcher’s Club® member. Show your Dreamcatcher’s Club® card at any participating business to take advantage of a wide variety of special offers and discounts. There are now 75 Jackson businesses with special offers available only to Dreamcatcher’s Club® members.

Participating businesses and offers subject to change. Visit JacksonCasino.com for current details.“Shop Jackson” is a program of the Jackson Revitalization Committee in partnership with Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel. All offers are the sole responsibility of the individual businesses.

Shop Jackson for holiday discounts and a chance to win $5,000!

99¢ Entertainment Store50% off your first 10 items

A.C.T. Retractable ScreensWill pay sales tax on any screen door installation

Absolute Service$50 off windshield replacement; FREE Chip repair

All About Real Estate$100 on Dreamcatcher’s Club® Card upon close of escrow

with All About Real Estate

All Power Brokers Real Estate$100 Credit toward your closing cost if you are

represented by an All Power Broker Real Estate Associate. Free Market evaluation.

Amador Fireside CenterCome in, enter our drawing for a FREE fireplace,

receive 30% off selected items

APS Associates, Inc.Make an appointment for a complimentary investment

portfolio review and receive a FREE copy of Wall Street Journal #1 best seller “Who’s Got Your Back”

by Keith Ferrazzi. Limit one copy per family.

Bank of Amador6-month service charge waiver on new checking.

0.25% discount on new loans. 0.25% bonus on new time deposits. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Bev-Ann’s SalonBuy 1, get second item half off equal or less value,

excluding dermalagica

Biggest Little Kitchen Store / Home & Farm SupplyBuy 1, get 1 FREE gadget each time

you shop our new location

Big O Tires10% off ALL auto repairs and maintenance.

50% off tire installation w/tire purchase.

Blackwell Beauty Studio$10 off any beauty services $20 or more or $2 off any beauty products over $10. Enter free daily drawing.

Blue Oak Veterinary Hospital10% off wellness lab work for dogs and cats

Buy & Sell PressOne Free Special Effect when you call in your classified ad

and say “Dreamcatcher” - worth up to $34!

MARIAWilton

$20,101

ARTHURBethel Island$1,500

LYNDAStockton

$4,022

KAMALStockton

$5,400


WINNERS

REYESSan Jose

$2,400

DENNISYakima, WA$2,500

KATHLEENStockton

$2,000

SHERRYSutter Creek$4,345

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Café de Coco$1 Off daily lunch special

Coldwell Banker Award Realtors$50 Credit towards closing costs for any buyer that

writes a new offer after October 1 and closes by December 31, 2009. Offer must be requested

prior to entering into a contract.

Dunlop Family Furniture & MattressTake 10% off any purchase over $500, excluding clearance

items. ALSO, buy any mattress set over $500 & receive free pillow, bed frame & delivery. New purchases only.

May not be combined with any other offer.

Excel ElectricFREE! Basic in home energy audit performed by our own energy analyst (a retired utility company energy auditor and inspector). No purchase necessary. Limit one audit

per household or business. Appointment required.

Foothill RenovationsFREE kitchen sink with purchase of kitchen cabinets up to $500 retail or bathroom sink with purchase of vanity,

countertop & faucet up to $150

Full Circle Trading Co.10% off on all sterling silver & turquoise jewelry

and stone carvings. Cash only.

Galaxy Group10% discount

Gold Mine Jewelers15% off in-stock jewelry purchases

(some exclusions apply) OR buy one watch battery, get second battery half price

Gordon Hill Flower Shop5% discount

Hein & Co. Bookstore20% off on ALL purchases

Holiday Inn Express15% off regular rate Sunday through Thursday

Homestead MortgageFree Credit Report and Appraisal

to be reimbursed at close of escrow

Jackson Cards$20 in free postage with any picture-plus or above

Jackson Cleaners10% off all orders. Not valid on alterations.

Jackson Paint SpotContractor discount on all paint

Jackson Tire ServiceFree alignment with 2 or 4 tire purchase

Jackson True ValueFREE 2010 Calendar! While Supplies Last. Don’t miss this

month’s unbeatable “Bargain of the Month!”

JB’s Awards & EngravingFree engraving on any in-store gift item purchase,

or 10% off - you choose

Joseph P Matich Insurance Services, Inc.Free insurance quote plus free 2010 calendar

Jose’s Mexican RestaurantWeb Site Buy One/Get One Free Suprema Tostada,

other available coupons: $1 off any combination every day. Limit one coupon per visit. Not valid for to-go orders.

Law Offices of Gwendolyn K. Christenson30 minute free consult; $50 off will package or trust update (or) $100 off new trust package. California residents only.

Main Street Emporium10% off total purchase of $25 or more per dealer

Marci@Expressions50% off any first time service

Mel & Faye’s Diner10% off meal ticket Monday - Thursday

Merzlak SignsFREE graphic design with any sign order,

up to one hour design time

Miguel’s Landscaping15% off on all new landscape projects

Mother Lode PrintingFree 250 business cards when you buy 250 business cards. Composition charges to not apply to free offer.

New York Fitness FREE Day Pass; 50% off enrollment fee. New enrolling

members only.

North State Auto BodyFree carwash for 1 year with repair of car over $500.

Appointment required.

Picture Place PhotographyOne free 8x10 wall portrait

with each portrait session and package

Play It Again Sports$25 Off (Minimum purchase of $100.

Can not be combined with any other offer.)


WINNERS


DALESutter Creek$1,800

JONASIone

$3,000

PROCESOStockton

$1,600

BEVERLYManteca

$1,238

Poor Man’s Bronze30% off any one-time purchase.

Not valid with any other offer.

Re/Max GoldMake an appointment Monday - Friday to become part of

our client base and receive market updates, customer appreciation items monthly AND A CASH

VOUCHER to be redeemed at any participating merchant. One per family. Limited to first 50.

Real Deal AntiquesCome in and get a “Real Deal” and we also pay your sales tax

Richard & Sherry’s Wood Carvings, Antiques30% off all wood carvings

Riley’s Express Car Wash & Valvoline Express Care$2 off Riley’s Best Wash; $5 off any lube service.

Not valid with any other offer.

Rise Above Wellness20% off all services and merchandise for our

“Stop Smoking” and/or “Weight Loss” program

Sierra Mail & Copy Center15% off FedEx shipping Monday through Thursday

Skincare by Elizabeth (at BevAnn’s)Buy 2 particle free dermabrasions, get 1 FREE ($75 value).

$10 classic facial (reg. $55)

Stacey Lollar - Realtor/NotaryFree Home Warranty, up to $350 value. Appointment

required.

Sue’s Shoppe$10 off a $50 purchase (sale items not included)

Monday through Thursday only.

Swensen’s Shoe Store5% off regular price - shoes and apparel

Tambien Mexican KitchenSopes $6.25 all day, every day

Temple Studios and Productions20% off all services provided

Teresa’s Place15% off food purchases

The Celtic Knot$25 Gift Card with purchase of $100 or more in product.

The Potters Workshop10% off

The Rusty Rose10% off any purchase. Any item over $50

receive 10% off and no sales tax.

Trader StanBring Trader Stan your valuables, borrow our CASH,

go play! 20% off retail jewelry items.

Trassare Jewelers15% off all regularly priced jewelry items

& FREE ring cleaning and inspection

Travel Professionals$25 discount on a 7 day cruise - plus ship board credits.

Based on availability.

TSPN TVShow your Dreamcatcher’s Club® card for

special promotional pricing

Unforsaken Body Art10% off piercings. 15% off tattoos. Free after care kit with any service. No tattoos on anyone under age 18.

No exotic piercing on minors.

Up-Country Pool CenterFREE Beach Ball with $20 purchase or more.

Tuesday - Thursday.

Upstairs Antiques - J & N Antiques10% off purchase of $25 or more

Visual Perceptions - Studio 18 & Kate’s MenagerieOne free 8x10 or smaller print of your restored photo

with any photo restoration. New at 30 Main St - save 10% at Kate’s Menagerie

Volcano Glass Works10% off everything, 20% off on items over $500

Waffle ShopBuy any item off regular menu and get the second of equal or lesser value at half price. Not valid with any other offers, on specials, senior and kids menu.

Weatherby-Reynolds-Fritson Engineering and DesignFREE 1st consultation with an engineer.

Appointment required.

Well Fargo BankShow your Dreamcatcher’s Club card

for special promotional offer

Western Health Care Industries10% off all cash sales


WINNERS

17

KIMBERLYAcampo

$3,040

SANDRAModesto

$1,251

ELIZABETHSacramento$1,592

FLOYDByron

$6,022

Once you have met Lead Slot Attendant Carlota Lucas you don’t forget her. She is just so out-going, optimistic, easy to talk to, and very funny. She is also a great hugger.

“I’ve had other jobs,” she notes, “but this is tops! It’s not even like working. I’m getting paid to have fun.”

She says making guests happy is the best part of her job. “I love the job, the challenges, getting to know people. I love serving them. I’m a people person. It’s like a big family here. Everyone is so open, they say ‘give me a hug” and I love giving hugs.”

“I love working with my fellow attendants and everyone, those in the Cage and Custodians and everyone.”

Carlota particularly likes giving extra attention to new players. “When I hear ‘this is my first time here’ I really want to go the extra mile.”

Born in San Francisco, she was raised in the Bay Area and attended Wilcox High School in Santa Clara.

After high school she worked in computer electronics for a while before getting married and having kids. “I was a stay-at-home mom for a while. I enjoyed that.”

She ended up here thanks to several

friends. One friend grew up in the town of Volcano and kept telling her what a great area this is. Another friend worked at the Casino and told her, “You would really love it here.” And yet another friend talked her into applying.

She joined our staff in January 2002 in a Slots position that was then called Floor Runner and she’s been in the Slots department ever since except for a brief stint as an Executive Host.

When not doing everything she can to make guests feel welcome at Jackson Rancheria, Carlota likes to spend time with her family. Her husband Todd is a Supervisor in the Transportation Department. They have four children and five grand-children.

She was brought to our attention by several guests. John and Karen L. from El Dorado Hills say she is, “friendly, courteous, outgoing, and just down right nice. She also gives the best hugs.”

Carol C. notes, “she is always happy, supports her job and the Casino way beyond expectations, and is always there when one needs her…and what she says she will do she always does.” Another guest adds, “No matter how busy (and she always is) she’ll help you and two other people at the same time.”

Carlota is a key example of the Rancheria Style® guest service you’ve come to expect here.

Carlota Lucas likes going the extra mile for players

Lead Slot Attendant Carlota Lucas

Is there a Jackson Rancheria employee who always makes you feel special? Or one who went out of their way to make your visit perfect?

Tell us about your experiences with our employees and we may spotlight them in an upcoming issue of The Arrow.

Simply email your comments to Carol Cook at [email protected].

Tell us about your favorite Jackson

Rancheria employee


WINNERS


WILLYOUBE

NEXT?

JAMESElk Grove

$2,700

REGINAOakland

$3,000

DIOGOHolt

$5,207

YOUYour Town

$??,???

The philosophy at Tanis Vineyards is that vines that endure harsh conditions produce exceptional wines, much as life’s hardships produce character and strength.

Tanis Vineyards began as an intimidating patch of poison oak, yet through perseverance and hard work it is now a fruitful vineyard.

Early on, winemaker Andrew Tanis lost his wedding ring in the vineyard while hand pressing grapes. The ring was never found. Their label art is a symbolic reminder that although in life there is loss, the important things endure forever: Faith, Hope and Love.

The Vineyards are located at 13120 Willow Creek Road in the small town of Ione, just below Amador County’s renowned Shenandoah Valley.

“We are a very small, premium wine producer with a minimal production,” says Jill Tanis, “which allows Andrew to lovingly tend his vines and wines to ensure optimum quality. To Andrew, winemaking is much more than a science; it is also an art. Come enjoy his wines and his company some weekend. You’re sure to enjoy the conversation as much as the tasting!”

Tanis currently offers Petite Sirah Port, “My Sweet Baby” Late Harvest Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Pinotage, Zinfandel, Primitivo, Dynamite Red, and more.

Andrew is particularly pleased with the recently released 2007 Pinotage, which he describes as “Crimson/purple and velvety smooth on the palate….with a dark, cedary, smoky oak and spicy vanilla nose. It reminds me of the smell of one of Uncle Doc’s really good cigars. Peppery spice carries through to the palate, and lovely sweet berry fruits...cherry, cranberry, hints of blueberry, linger with a silky mouth-feel. This Pinotage has taken a different direction from last year’s vintage. I’d

describe it as sophisticated with a touch of something wild! Can’t wait to try this one with spicy grilled lamb.”

The tasting room is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Stop by and you may also find local art works as well as the Tanis cats and chickens. For more information visit tanisvineyards.com or call 209-274-4807.

A lost wedding ring inspiredthe Tanis Vineyards label

Dine Rancheria Style® for New Years

Raging River Restaurant will offer a special New Year’s Eve Buffet followed by a Late Night Buffet for those ringing in the new year with us.

The New Year’s Eve buffet will be available from 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31 for just $20.10, while the Late Night Buffet of breakfast items and bar food will be available from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Friday for just $10.

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