A Few Minutes with Marriage & Family Therapist, Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress Counselor Michael McCratic, MFT BCETS
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/05/2013 05:16 PM
Murphys, CA...(Update...Moved to front page because of Fowler Tragedy) Michael is a licensed Psychotherapist with over 23 years of experience counseling and teaching. He has taught for Fuller Theological Seminary, Northern California Bible College, and California State University Hayward. He has also presented various workshops and trainings throughout the Bay Area...
"Ribs for "Kids" - Kirstie Mize's Senior Project Helped Fund Diabetes Research
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/26/2013 09:37 AM
Murphys, CA... Kirstie Mize is a senior at Bret Harte and her senior project was "Ribs for Kids". This was a fundraiser that was held last Saturday in Murphys Park. All proceeds benefited the American Diabetes Association in looking for a cure for juvenile type 1 diabetes. It was another great afternoon in Murphys Park. Great Weather, Ribs for a good cause and Plan B rocking the Gazebo...
Second Annual Off The Beaten Path Walk/Run For Autism Awareness
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/24/2013 02:38 PM
Murphys, CA...Prizes will be awarded in twelve categories for the fastest times when the second annual Off the Beaten Path – Walk/Run for Autism Awareness is held Saturday, April 27 under the auspices of Mind Matters, the Murphys based clinic that treats autism and related disorders. Male and female runners in the five mile event will compete in six age groups: 12 and under, 13 to 19, 20 to 35, 36 to 50, 51 to 65, and over 65. Murphys resident Brian Dusquenel, a retired CHP officer and metal sculptor, is creating the specially designed awards...
American Cancer Society Volunteers Paint Our Towns Purple Relay Ahead of April 27th Celebration
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2013 10:33 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Towns are becoming awash in purple, thanks to efforts by volunteers from the American Cancer Society’s annual “Relay For Life,” a community campout against cancer. Throughout Calaveras County, towns, schools, and businesses are “painting our towns purple” to celebrate cancer survivorship and bring attention to the yearly event, which will be held on April 27th at Bret Harte High School....
Ramona Green and Gerry Sachs & Patty Turcotte, in Arnold working the Purple Ribbons in a past year
The Annual Children's Fair Bounced Into Angels Camp
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/23/2013 11:50 AM
Angels Camp, CA...On April 13th the Bret Harte Campus's age demographic skewed down just a bit. The Annual Children's Fair sponsored by The Resource Connection was back and had all sorts of activities and information for our areas younger residents. Attendance was Free and there was a Kid's Farmer's Market, Arts and Crafts, Outdoor Activities, Entertainment, Snacks and Food and much more. Below are some photos of what you missed....
Health Fair and Lupus Fun Run Hightlight Health Services
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/22/2013 03:07 PM
Murphys, CA...Recently Mark Twain Medical Center held its 4th Annual Health Fair and Lupus Fun/Run Walk at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. Over forty community health related service groups participated and provided a wealth of information on topics such as senior health services, nutrition, fitness and diabetes. There were also a variety of health screenings...
Bret Harte Grad Joins VisionCare to Help Market Implantable Telescope
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/15/2013 11:26 AM
Murphys, CA...Bret Harte graduate Andrew Weathers recently addressed the Angels/Murphys Rotary at Ironstone Winery about Vision Care the medical device that the company he is with. VisionCare makes and markets a mini telescope eye implant that helps some end stage macular degeneration patients see. It is FDA approved and Medicare covers the treatment costs. Locally UC Davis put one in a Pollock Pines woman in 2012 The patient does need to meet pretty stringent criteria but the results can be remarkable. Andrew was asked by his Grandfather and Rotary Member Larry Byrnes to come up and speak. The device and the company are getting extensive press coverage and have additional information on the technology behind the device enclosed...
"The Autism Chronicles" is Back for a Second Year! This Year Presented in Murphys, Sonora and Sutter Creek (Murphys Show a Sellout!! Final Show in Sutter Creek on Sunday)
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/12/2013 03:40 PM
Murphys, Ca...“The Autism Chronicles,” endeavors to provide insight into what dealing with autism is like and what a group of dedicated people at the Mind Matters Clinic in Murphys is doing to ease the burdens. Written by Mark Wilson, directed by Terri Wilson, the hour-long play uses the actual words of the people portrayed to tell its stories. It has poignancy laced with humor. Admission is ten dollars per person if reserved in advance and twelve dollars at the door. Information may be obtained, and reservations made, by calling 728-2184...
Pics above are from the standing room only 2013 show at Black Bart Playhouse and Video Enclosed is of the Sold Out 2012 Performance at Bret Harte Theatre
Fresno to be Site for Covered California Call Center
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/11/2013 03:03 PM
Sacramento, CA...Covered California announced today that Fresno will be the location for one of three state-of-the-art call centers that will handle questions from Californians, and help them understand the new health benefits available through the Affordable Care Act. Almost 500 staff will be hired and trained at the Fresno call center to assist consumers with online purchasing of Covered California health insurance products. The center will open in the fall, with the location to be announced soon.
