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UCCE Master Food Preservers 2015 Volunteer Training Program Amador & Calaveras Counties April 24 – June 12, 2015 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/25/2015 04:56 PM
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San Andreas, CA...The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) invites adults interested in helping others learn about safe home food
preservation to apply to train as a Master Food Preserver (MFP) volunteer. UCCE Master Food Preserver volunteers learn research-based information and then share that knowledge with our communities in Amador and Calaveras counties through public classes, community events, and newsletters. Who Can Apply? Priority given to residents of Amador and Calaveras counties...
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Mark Twain Medical Center Announces 6th Annual Spring Health Fair & Lupus Awareness Fun/Run Walk |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/23/2015 09:38 AM
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San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) will be holding its 6th Annual Health Fair and Lupus Fun/Run Walk on Saturday, March 28th from 8am until noon at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. Over forty community health related service groups will participate in this community-wide event. A wealth of information will be available on topics such as senior health services, health insurance, nutrition, and fitness. Low cost testing and services include Blood Analysis ($45), and Bone Density Screenings ($10). In addition to the five-panel blood analysis (this test consists of a chemistry panel, thyroid, complete blood count, lipid panel, iron for women, and PSA for men), the Medical Center will also now screen for vitamin D deficiencies....
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Protect our Historic Resources ~By Julia G. Costello |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/19/2015 05:17 PM
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| Mokelumne Hill, CA...Virtually every account of Calaveras County’s assets – economic and aesthetic – places historic resources -- charming gold rush towns, rolling ranch landscapes, picturesque historic homes, mining history, and nearly 10,000 years of Native American presence -- near the top of the list. However, Calaveras County is woefully deficient in instituting programs that will help protect and enhance these vulnerable resources. We have no official inventory of important buildings and sites, no control over new construction design in historic areas, and no procedure for reviewing proposed demolition of historic buildings. The list goes on. In brief: while we in Calaveras are eager to promote our historic assets, we are doing little to protect them.... |
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Calaveras Sheriff's Volunteers...Who Are The Sheriff Volunteers In Your Neighborhood? |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/18/2015 11:52 AM
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San Andreas, CA...Calaveras Sheriff Volunteer Nancy Quontamatteo is one of the Sheriff Volunteers for over seven years in your neighborhood. Nancy was originally from the Bay Area and she taught in Mountain Ranch for many years after college and obtaining her teaching recredential. Upon her retirement, Nancy continued to give back to the community by becoming a Sheriff Volunteer. Nancy puts in many hours in keeping the Sheriff Substation open and has also served as the Secretary of the Volunteer Unit...
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Supervisors To Discuss Mokelumne River Wild & Scenic Designation At Special Meeting Tomorrow |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/17/2015 07:57 AM
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San Andreas, CA...The Calaveas County Board of Supervisors will be holding a special meeting tomorrow for a Discussion and possible adoption of a Resolution in Support of AB 142 Wild & Scenic Rivers: Mokelumne River. Board of Supervisors Special Meeting Wednesday, March 18, 2015 9:00 AM 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA 95249
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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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