"California Forever" Now Showing on PBS Stations Nationwide ~By John Hamilton
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/17/2012 09:11 AM
Big Trees, CA...We had the pleasure of spending a few minutes talking with David Vassar and Sally Kaplan in front of the "Big Stump" in Big Trees State Park. Big Trees State Park features prominently in their latest "California Forever" about the California State Parks. David and Sally not only feature our area in their latest project the award winning Film and TV industry veterans now call Arnold home and they are moving their production company Backcountry Pictures to Murphys. If you click the California Forever banner below you can find all the air dates and even order a DVD of the film. We have enclosed the original release that we ran earlier on the project is enclosed that contains lots of background information on David and Sally and California Forever
Click Above for Clips, Air Dates, Info and More!!!
Final Day and Help Needed Today for "Hotel Impossible Remodel" at The Historic Hotel Leger
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/17/2012 09:21 AM
Mokelumne Hill, CA...Help needed. We are on the last day of the Hotel Impossible Remodel!! We need more volunteers this morning and afternoon if you can. The final revel is later today . Please come if you can for the final painting of the trims , yard finishes to help set up all the new furniture and the finishing touches . We are so excited for you to see all changes that have happened overnight. Sincerely,
Ashley Canty and the entire The Hotel Leger Family
ACBA Campaign Night At CAMPS. Supervisor Candidates Tryon vs Ponte
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/17/2012 12:14 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The Angels Camp Business Association held a candidates night last week at CAMPS restaurant. Incombent District Four Supervisor Tom Tryon and Challenger Debbie Ponte answered questions on issues affecting the district and the county. Full video is below...
Mind Matters Receives $3,500 Grant From Calaveras Community Foundation
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/15/2012 07:10 PM
Murphys, CA...Mind Matters, the Murphys based non-profit treatment center devoted to addressing the many needs of patients and families affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Learning Disabilities, has received a $3,500 grant from the Calaveras Community Foundation. The money will be used to support the center’s Social Thinking program. The ability to understand and interact with other people, whether at family gatherings, at school, or in the workplace, is taken for granted by most people. However, this is foreign territory for those who are autistic and many who suffer from attention deficit disorder....
Increased Law Enforcement Spending Highlight of 2012-13 County Budget
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/14/2012 12:30 PM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras County's 2012/13 Budget shows that Calveras County continues progress towards sound fiscal footing. The $136 million budget is up 9.5% over the previous budget period. Increased spending for law enforcement and other departments highlight the proposed budget. CAO Jeanne Boyce's Budget Overview is enclosed...
Calaveras Coins Once Again Serves Community Honoring our Departed Howard Wesely
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/13/2012 09:45 AM
Angels Camp, CA...How do you celebrate the legacy of a man who was part of Mother Lode history and Mother Lode history was part of him? This was the question that faced Calaveras Coins and Collectibles matriarch Merinna May-Wesely after the sudden passing of her beloved husband Howard Wesely in January. Nearly 20 years after the opening of internationally recognized coin shop at its location on the historic end of Angels Camp the future of the business was uncertain. However the outpouring of community support was a motivating factor in the decision for Merinna and her son Scott to continue the family run business that has been a mainstay in the historic district of the city of Angels. A common statement among fellow merchants was that “Howard helped keep everyone honest.”...
FED Announces QE3 Plan to Purchase $40 Billion Per Month in Mortgage Backed Securities
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/13/2012 10:04 AM
Washington, DC...Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in August suggests that economic activity has continued to expand at a moderate pace in recent months. Growth in employment has been slow, and the unemployment rate remains elevated. Household spending has continued to advance, but growth in business fixed investment appears to have slowed. The housing sector has shown some further signs of improvement, albeit from a depressed level. Inflation has been subdued, although the prices of some key commodities have increased recently. Longer-term inflation expectations have remained stable...
Sierra Green Days Showcases Resources for Green Living at Ironstone Vineyards
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/13/2012 12:05 PM
Murphys, CA...Sierra Green Days announces its third annual event, offering family fun and an educational experience with a focus on local and sustainable living. Sierra Green Days will be held on the beautiful grounds of Ironstone Vineyards just outside Murphys, CA on September 29th and 30th, 2012. As always, there is no entrance is free but a donation of a non-perishable food item to the local food bank is requested. Come experience All the charm the Sierra Foothills has to offer with healthy organic food, local musicians, Green Professional Exhibitors offering tangible ways to live in harmony with our environment, AND, most importantly a strong emphasis on practical educational program with presentations on local food production and nutrition, energy, water, shelter and preparedness for change....
Bret Harte Celebrity Waiter Dinner Raises Thousands for Academic Achievement
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/13/2012 01:17 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Camps restaurant in Angels Camp provided an elegant setting for the second annual Bret Harte High School Celebrity Waiter Dinner in Support of Academic Achievement. The event, held Saturday, September 8th, pitted local "celebrities" in a no-holds barred competition for gratuities and contributions to determine the "Most Appreciated Waiter" for 2012-2013. In the end, Debbie Ponte emerged victorious, collecting more than $1200.00 in tips from the guests at her table. A very close second place finish was shared by David Brady, Bret Harte Spanish teacher, and the team of Holly Whittle and Monica Parker, who garnered over $1000.00 during the evening....
Above: Debbie Ponte (second from left) celebrates upon winning the coveted “Most Appreciated Waiter” trophy. She is accompanied by David Brady (far left), Monica Parker (second from right) and Holly Whittle (far right) Bret Harte High School and the school’s Renaissance Program would like to thank the sponsors for their support!
Sawmill Lake Planning Meeting Tomorrow. Potentially Up To 800 New Residences in Copperopolis
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/12/2012 10:54 AM
Copperopolis, CA...The Calaveras County Planning Commission will have a significant project from Castle & Cooke on the agenda for tomorrow's meeting. The 243 acre Sawmill Lake project from Castle & Cooke could potentially bring up to 800 new residences and needed investment in the area. Castle & Cooke's Dave Haley has been frustrated with the county on this and other projects. The General Plan Update process is usually given as the reason for the delays. Problems in timely completion of planning components to anticipated projects stems from 2006 decisions to enact a planning moratorium and changing the General Plan update process from one of constant and quarterly updates to a complete rewrite, visioning and new plan. Until the General Plan process is finished it poses significant problems for the business sector and job creation in the county. The County's Executive Summary on the project is enclosed...
