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Fire Update...Penn Fire 100% Contained |
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/29/2012 04:29 PM
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Murphys, CA...Cal-Fire issued their final update on the Penn Fire as operations wind down. The release is enclosed...
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Great Discounts on Oils and Vinegar at Marsolio |
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/28/2012 06:47 AM
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Murphys, CA...The Great Marisolio Tasting Bar is an epicurean delight in downtown Murphys. Their olive oils and vinegars make the meals they are part of. This month they are offering a 10% Discount on these Oils and Vinegar. During the month of July, we have 3 oils and 1 vinegar on sale for 10% off the regular price: Roasted Japanese Sesame Oil, Empeltre Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Traditional Aged up to 18 Years Balsamic Condimento, Organic Chemlali Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fill a box with 6 of the 200 ml size bottles or 4 of the 375 ml bottles and get FREE SHIPPING...
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An Army Marches on It's Stomachs, Even a Fire Army! ~By John Hamilton |
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/28/2012 08:33 AM
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Frogtown, CA...The unfortunate event of having the Penn and Graham fires hit our area this week had the upside of the letting us get a glimpse into the the rolling armies that are some of the best in the world at fighting the yearly menace faced throughout California and many of the Western States. While these fires will fall short of some of the long, campaign type battles like the Knight Fire a couple of years ago and the Darby Fire. They did however show us how forces are marshaled and deployed to fight the enemy that doesn't fight with bombs or bullets but can be just as destructive and is just as alive as a human enemy. Fighting these battles requires infantry (Fire Crews), cavalry (Engines and Crews), tanks (Dozers), fighters (Helos), bombers (Tankers) and Generals (Incident Commanders and Air Attack)...
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Penn Fire...90% Contained! Fire Line Improvement, Mop Up and Rehabilitation Day |
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/28/2012 11:42 AM
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Murphys, CA...There will be 330 People on the Penn Fire today. Current Situation: Overnight fire crews have continued their progress improving containment lines and mopping up the interior of the fire. Cooperating Agencies: USFS, CHP, CDCR, NPS, Murphys Fire, Calaveras SO, Altaville Melones Fire, Ebbets Pass Fire. Additional Information: Today’s focus will remain on fire line improvement and mop up, in addition to rehabilitating the areas disturbed by suppression efforts... Full Status Update Enclosed...
Photo from Jenny Monsen of Tanker 81 At Work Earlier in the Week |
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Horse & Barrel Wine Tasting...30 Horses Strong |
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/27/2012 12:57 PM
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Murphys, CA...Horse and Barrel the local horseback riding and touring company led one of their largest expeditions a couple of weeks ago when they led a group from Oakdale on nice tour of Murphys, wine tasting and more topped by a nice lunch at Murphy Hotel. When we spotted 30 plus horses tied behind the hotel it looked like a scene from the 1800's. Horse and Barrel has also made big changes this year and are now based at Twisted Oak Winery and use their spacious Vineyard and Trails for Twisted Rides.
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Maria Muldaur - In Concert 7pm, Fri, Jul 27, 2012 Under the stars at Twisted Oak Winery in Vallecito |
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/27/2012 01:03 PM
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Vallecito, CA...Maria Muldaur is best known world wide for her '74 mega-hit "Midnight at the Oasis," which received several Grammy nominations, and enshrined her forever in the hearts of Baby Boomers everywhere; but despite her considerable Pop Music success, her 39-year career could best be described as a long and adventurous odyssey through the various forms of American Roots Music. During the folk revival of the early '60s, she began exploring and singing early Blues, Bluegrass, Appalachian "Old Timey" music, beginning her recording career in 1963 with the Even Dozen Jug Band and shortly thereafter, joining the very popular Jim Kweskin Jug Band, touring, and recording with them throughout the '60s...
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Make Sure You Stop By the Ironstone Heritage Museum |
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/27/2012 01:24 PM
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Penn Fire Update...40% Contained. Full Containment Expected July 28th. 134 Official Acres |
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/26/2012 08:59 PM
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Murphys, CA...The Penn Fire behaved quite well and as the case in some of these fires when the put water on them they sometimes shrink a bit. After the repeated soakings from the air and ground the acreage has dropped from 180 -200 down to 134 acres. The "Shrinkage" is actually just from after they finish accurate measurements of the fire. When this one was under full boil it certainly behaved like 180 - 200. Still assigned to the fire are 424 personnel, 35 engines, 19 fire crews, 5 bulldozers, 4 air tankers, 4 helicopters, 5 water tenders and more. Great work firefighters!! Your community thanks you and the full incident update is enclosed.... |
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Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) Takes Murphys's Michael John Yurich 1957 - 2012 |
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/24/2012 09:07 AM
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Murphys, CA...Michael John Yurich of Murphys, CA passed away Thursday afternoon July 19th. Michael was ill for the past 2 to 5 years with ALS. He was totally bed ridden over the last several months when the decease quickly entered his throat and lung area last Monday. He was 55 years old. Michael was a man of high education. He had a College Preparatory degree from Bellarmine in San Jose, CA, an A.S. in Radiation Technology from Chabot Livermore, a B.A. in Business with a minor in Law from UC Santa Barbara, a MBA from UCLA and a M.S. in Health Physics from UC Berkeley. Michael gave up his career in the Bay Area for the two people he loved the most, his children Matthew and Michelle and moved to the small town foothill community of Murphys...
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Wines of the World August 9th, 2012 Held at The Garden, in Murphys |
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/24/2012 10:37 AM
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Murphys (July 24, 2012)—The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance will host its monthly Wines of the World, Thursday, August 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Garden, 577 Algiers Street, Murphys. Steve and Carolyn Gonzales host us on their beautiful property. Chloe Respress, Prospect 772 and Sara Teeter, Executive Director for the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance, will talk on the various ways to age and ferment wine...
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