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On February 5th, 2008 - Vote 'NO' on Measure H
Clover Valley is one of the most important intact pre-historic sites in the nation. All of Clover Valley's 622 Acres are in California's Historic Register as an Archaelogical District. All of it 622 acres are eligible to the National Register of Historic Places as an Archaelogical District.
While the purchase of 65 acres (10% of the valley) by the Thunder Valley Casino of their sacred sites is a good first step, the remaining 90% of Clover Valley consisting of burial grounds, villages sites and other sacred sites are still remaining. The question arises:
Why Would Thunder Valley Casino Try to INFLUENCE a local election and purchase 65 acres ONLY if Measure H Passes?
Thunder Valley Casino, the 2nd largest money making casino in the United States, has the funds to purchase portions of Clover Valley at any time.
Why are they trying to influence an election?
What would you do if it was revealed that parts of Rocklin have been inhabited continuously for over 7,000 years? And the very sites where these ancient people once lived are still untouched and look as they did 7,000 years ago?
We have been provided documents by the Army Corps of Engineers through the Freedom of Information Act, that show our city was occupied at least 7,000 years ago in Clover Valley. The report provided to us, ‘Determinatin of Eligibiltiy and Effect On Cultural Resources within the Clover Valley Lakes Project’, identifies in detail 34 Native American Sites in Clover Valley’s 622 acres, with 33 of the sites qualifying for the National Register of Historic Places.
This cultural report describes what was found at each site and gives estimates of the age of the artifacts excavated. It is an amazing document that gives great insite to the ancient history of our town and Central California. Most of the history of Rocklin has been limited to 150 years, dealing with the Gold Rush and Rocklin's pioneer, Parker Whitney. With the discovery that Clover Valley was occupied for 7,000 years, we can say our town was inhabited when the great pyramids of Egypt were just beginning to be constructed.
What is to become of these ancient endangered sites and the 7,000 years of history that encompass them? If approved by the city council, Rocklin's 7,000 years of history will be covered up with 933 homes, 5 acres of commercial property and a 2 lane highway (constructed wide enough to be expanded to 4 lanes) carrying 14,000 cars a day. The cultural report provides maps showing exactly what will happen to the 33 Native American Sites that have qualified for National Register of Historic Places. Out of the 33 ancient sites, 24 will be destroyed by the roads and homes that are planned to be constructed by the Clover Valley Lakes Development.
The most recent August 2002 EIR for Clover Valley, only reveals 6 Native American sites in the Clover Valley Lakes Development. The cultural report, which identfied 33 Native American sites, was written in January of 2002, 7 months BEFORE the EIR was written! Why wasn't this cultural information disclosed in the August 2002 EIR?
A few years ago when the people of Miami discovered that an ancient 2,000 year old ceremonial site was going to be built over by a high rise building, they stood up and forced the construction to stop. Now that 2,000 year old site in Miami has been preserved and made into a 100 acre park for all to enjoy. If you are interested in saving 7,000 years of history here in our town please contact the Clover Valley Foundation and write your city council members. Time is running out.
"Determination of Eligibility and Effect on Cultural Resources Within the Clover Valley Lakes Project"
The information provided below was copied directly from the Cultural Report by Peaks and Associates, "A Determination of Eligibility and Effect on Cultural Resources Within The Clover Valley Lakes Project Area". We obtained this report under The Freedom of Information Act.
Site Evaluations of Prehistoric Sites
Sites CVL-2 Thu CVL-9
Sites PA-98-100 Thu PA-98-121
Our Vision for Clover Valley
Our vision of Clover Valley: A preserve, a living-California museum model (Geological, Ecological, Anthropological, Historical), with non-invasive, very low impact trail systems with interpretive stations and educational components. Rocklin will earn revenue from tourist dollars, its property values will soar and we will have pride in a city that was able to balance growth and the preservation of special places like Clover Valley.
Your donations will be used to help Save Clover Valley. Your funds will be used to educate the people of Rocklin and the surrounding communities about Clover Valley thru advertising, signs, bumper stickers etc. The funds may also be used in polling, litigation fees or anything required that would help in the preservation of Clover Valley. Please note that the money donated is NOT tax deducable. Thank you for your continued support. You can make a difference.
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