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Winners at the 30th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/16/2015 10:43 AM
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San Andreas, CA...56 projects were entered in the 30th Annual Calaveras County Science Fair, and of those 56 projects, our Science Fair judges selected winners from grades 4th – 8th and High School. The judges then selected two students to move on to participate in the 64th Annual California State Science Fair presented by the California Science Center. The State Fair will be held on Monday and Tuesday, May 18-19, 2015 located at the California Science Center located in Exposition Park, just south of downtown Los Angeles...
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Suzanne Bell's Encaustic Workshops at Petroglyphe Gallery on March 14 and 15 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/14/2015 10:19 AM
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Mokelumne Hill, CA...Make it an Art Day in Mokelumne Hill . . . attend an encaustic workshop in the morning and then go to see the Amador and Calaveras Arts Council’s River Reflections Show in the afternoon at the Hotel Leger. Encaustic painting has been around since the Egyptians used hot wax in the Fayum mummy portraits around 100 – 300 AD. The word encaustic originates from the Greek word, enkaustikos, which means “to burn in.” Colored wax is applied to a surface of prepared wood or canvas, fused onto the surface with a small blow torch and then shaped with special brushes or tools...
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Henry J. Sweeney September 24, 1932 – March 11, 2015 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/13/2015 12:37 PM
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Angels Camp & Rail Road Flat, CA...Henry J. Sweeney, 82, died March 11, 2015 at his home in Angels Camp. He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, his wife Margaret, and his daughter Patricia Lynn Sweeney. Henry is survived by his wife Dodie Sweeney, son Michael Henry Sweeney, son-in-law Michael Lee Sweeney, and grandchildren Kelli and Tyler. Henry was born on September 24, 1932 in Brawley, Ca. From his early years Henry always enjoyed helping others. He found his true passion in pursuing the Lord's work and followed that passion In 1954 when Henry attended Multnomah School of the Bible in Portland, Oregon to work towards becoming a pastor and missionary for the Lord. Henry was a home missionary for the American Sunday School Union then a youth pastor in New Mexico. Henry was able to use the wonderful gifts he had been given through his work in the church and on the mission field to pursue his love of helping others through the Lord's work. Henry went on to pastor churches in Indian Hills, Co, San Luis Obispo, Ca, Victorville, Ca, and Rail Road Flat, Ca. Henry was always faithful to minister and stayed true to his faith in the Lord until the day of his death. He was a sweet, loving man who dedicated his life to God, his family, and friends...
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Fossil & Form Art Opening at Petroglyphe Gallery on Sunday, March 29 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/12/2015 07:54 AM
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Mokelumne Hill, CA...Based on earth elements, Fossil & Form features the jewelry of Edward Lawrence, designed from rare artifacts with interesting fabrications. These unique compositions inspire conversation. This work couples beautifully with the functional ceramic sculpture of local artisan Mary Anderson, whose artistic hands work the potter’s wheel and beyond, to shape clay into fine art. This new exhibit opens at Petroglype Gallery in Mokelumne Hill on Sunday, March 29 from 3-5 pm. Complimentary light appetizers and wine will be served...
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Mokeolumne River Wild and Scenic. My views on this issue. ~ Letter To the Editor By Charles E Dudley Jr |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2015 12:19 PM
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Jackson, CA...I've been watching this ongoing issue and reading across all who present sides on this plus studying past history of instances of the "Water Wars" that occurred long ago. The past on this issue runs deep into our national history of ranching and farming that helped build and feed this nation. The past is not pretty...
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Calaveras County Sheriff's Logs For February 16-25, 2015 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/26/2015 09:31 AM
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San Andreas, CA...The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff's Deputies are enclosed...
We would like to Thank Signal Service for Sponsoring our Law Enforcement Category! |
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Kim Angelis and Josef Return to Calaveras on April 19 Launching Petroglyphe’s Sunday Fine Art Concert Series |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/26/2015 10:14 AM
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Mokelumne Hill, CA...Mokelumne Hill is alive with music and art in 2015, and Petroglyphe Gallery is at its center. Calaveras welcomes our beloved Sky Song Duo, Kim Angelis and Josef to open another fabulous season of intimate concerts at the Quarry Hill Studio in the gallery. This concert is truly special and is limited to just 50 guests. So, purchase your tickets right away, as it is sure to quickly sell out. Have a conversation with Kim and Josef in this warm and artful setting. You’ll enjoy light appetizers and Metzger fine wines, surrounded by creative treasures....
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Don't Miss You're The Top |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/23/2015 10:30 PM
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(Updated) 30 Year Old, Reanna Renee Silveira From San Andreas Woman Loses Life In Early Morning Accident |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/22/2015 01:03 PM
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San Andreas, CA...Early this morning at 3:25am Reanna Renee Silveira a 30 year old San Andreas woman was driving her 2001 Honda Accord on northbound on Hwy 49 South of Gold Strike Road. She was driving at an unknown rate of speed and for an unknown reason she lost control of her vehicle and left the roadway and collided with a dirt embankment. The impact caused her vehicle to overturn and collide with the roadway. She sustained fatal injuries as a result of the accident....
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Agenda For Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 2/24/2015 9:00 AM |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 02/19/2015 09:20 AM
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San Andreas, CA...The 2015 Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will be back in action next Tuesday. Some of the agenda items are:Approve amendments to Conflict of Interest Codes for Vallecito Union School District. Adopt a Resolution approving the Second Amended and Restated Central Sierra Economic Development District Joint Powers Agreement and authorizing the Board Chair to sign on behalf of the County. Receive the 2014 Annual Report of the Calaveras County Fish & Game Commission. Adopt a Resolution supporting CALNET Broadband projects in Calaveras County. These items and many more will be discussed next Tuesday along with the every exciting public comments section of the meeting. The full agenda is enclosed....
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