The Calaveras County Commission on Aging (CCCOA) Senior of The Year Awards May 14th
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/06/2013 01:24 PM
San Andreas, CA... The Calaveras County Commission on Aging (CCCOA) is again this year highlighting older adults who have made an impact on our community. CCCOA acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and is empowered to perform such functions as are consistent with its purposes: to help the community to provide an environment conducive to the well-being of older people; to concern itself with preventing problems; to deal with problems after they occur; and to attempt to be aware of and communicate regarding issues affecting seniors in Calaveras County...
News from the American Heart Association -- Cardiac Arrest vs Heart Attack ... What is the Difference??
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/06/2013 01:15 PM
Sacramento, CA... A little knowledge can be a lifesaving thing. Too often, people use “sudden cardiac arrest” and “heart attack” interchangeably, but they shouldn’t.
A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked and sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating unexpectedly. A heart attack is a “circulation” problem and sudden cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem. Here are a few more facts it may be healthy to know from the American Heart Association....
People With Congenital Heart Disease Need Physical Activity
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/06/2013 12:48 PM
Sacramento, CA... A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association reminds physicians and people with congenital heart disease that regular physical activity is still important and should be promoted.
Congenital heart disease (heart structural problems existing since birth) is estimated to affect more than 859,000 children and 850,000 adults in the United States.
According to the statement:...
Arnold, CA... 61 miles of gorgeous scenery. It's time to take a ride! The snow and ice are quickly melting at the highest points and the road is open for the season. CalTrans deserves high praise for working so hard to get the pass open so early...
Calaveras County, CA... The USPS Letter Carriers are having a food drive...
Food Bank's Upcoming Produce Days
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/03/2013 11:59 AM
San Andreas, CA... Free Produce at The Resource Connection's Food Bank...
Leila Fowler Homicide Investigation Update
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/02/2013 07:19 PM
Valley Springs, CA... Tonight Sgt Chris Hewitt gave the update and much of what was covered is below but there were some additional details for those of you following the cast to make it worth a viewing. Calaveras County Sheriff’s Investigators have been in contact with the Fowler family and continue to make progress in the investigation into the murder of 8-year-old Leila Fowler. Evidence continues to be collected at the Fowler’s Valley Springs home...
Calaveras Door of Hope, Pregnancy Resource Center of Angels Camp
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/01/2013 01:11 PM
Angels Camp, CA... Calaveras Door of Hope, Pregnancy Resource Center of Angels Camp...
The Calaveras Community Foundation Announces a New and Different Competitive Grant Process for 2013
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/01/2013 02:41 PM
Calaveras County, CA... Last year, the Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) began a process of strategic planning on how best to increase donations and how to better focus its annual competitive grant process on meeting the needs of Calaveras County. The result of that planning was the decision to focus on two initiatives this year:...
Tragedy Brings Our Community Together By Lea-Marie C. Paar
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/30/2013 11:27 PM
Valley Springs, Ca... Tragedy struck our small community on Saturday, April 27th, 2013, when Leila Fowler, a beautiful 8-year-old little girl, was killed in her Valley Springs home. As news of this tragedy spread throughout Valley Springs and beyond, friends and family rallied to help her family get through this horrible time. Hardly even three days after this tragedy struck, a vigil was held at Leila's elementary school...