Arnold, CA...Former Arnold resident, owner of Arnold Welding, and U.S. Army veteran, Vernon Lee “Archie” Lowry, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2019 in Auburn, California. Archie was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 37 years, Clara Boyce Lowry. Archie is survived by his wife Pat Grigsby, children Barbara Ann Perry (Mark), Mary Marguarite Lowry, and Terry Lowry (Darlett), as well as six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Archie was a member of the Arnold Rotary Club for many years as well as an active Mason, Shriner, and Elks Club member.
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Michael Minkler has been hired as the new general manager of the District. The Board unanimously approved his contract on Wednesday January 9, and his first day on the job will be February 19. In November, CCWD’s general manager of four years, Dave Eggerton, took a new job as the Executive Director of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA). Since Eggerton’s departure, the CCWD Board named Jeffrey Meyer as interim general manager.
Michael Minkler Stands on a Section of the UWPA Flume that Runs Across Steep, Rugged Terrain near Forest Meadows.
The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping & Renting Locally!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/07/2019 06:48 AM
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA...The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally! Back in the early 90’s, when Shawn was selling out of the back of his truck as “The Eddy Mart”, the most important items to have on hand were life jackets, river shorts, sandals and river knives. Oh yes, and a few things the rafting customers would want, t-shirts, hats, sunscreen, etc. It became obvious that The Eddy Mart was getting too big to operate out of a garage when the whitewater kayaks came. It was time for a storefront. That’s when providence arrived on the scene.
Hey Good People!! This Storm Has Brought 13 Inches of Fresh Powder So Far to Bear Valley! ~ Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/06/2019 09:33 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! The current system is dropping good amounts of new snow in the Sierra. We picked up 10″ overnight as of 4am and 13″ so far for the storm total. Wind values have been a little less overnight but redistribution on the hill will give way to some deeper totals today and through tomorrow. Breezy conditions will continue today with a South wind from 20-26mph with gusts upwards of 40mph. 10-16″ of new snow is still expected to fall today and tonight a possible whopping 14-20″ as the system digs in and pulls good moisture off of the Pacific. Surface gradients will increase and winds could see the 50mph range later tonight. Unsettled snowy weather will continue through the week and into next weekend with Tuesday and Wednesday squeaking out another foot of snow possibly. We’ll see a rise in snowfall elevations by late Monday up to 6000′. It’s time for some POW riding my friends so come on up and enjoy some “Pure Mtn Fun”.
Peddlers Market is Now Open in Arnold's Cedar Center with New Designs Weekly
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/06/2019 10:27 AM
Arnold, CA...Peddlers Market is now open in Arnold's Cedar Center. The owners Robert Tedore and Trisha Thompson a husband and wife team, have turned their love of collecting into a new venture. Their hand-painted furniture gets a new life as a unique statement with a rustic touch. Their eclectic point of view includes the hand painted furniture, rustic, vintage, antique, hand made, and more. They are open every Fri, Sat & Sunday from 11am - 5pm.
Lots of Snow & Rain Along the West Slope of Northern Sierra Nevada This Week.
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/06/2019 11:46 AM
Bear Valley, CA...The National Weather Service Sacramento is forecasting a busy weather week for our area along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Rain and snow. Breezy. Highs 23 to 38 higher elevations...36 to 45 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 4 to 10 inches. Snow level 3500 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 50 mph. Over ridges...prevailing southwest winds 25 to 35 mph increasing to 25 to 45 mph in the afternoon.
The Calm Before The Storm with with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/05/2019 12:46 PM
Arnold, CA...Take a Winter Drive during the clam before the storm with Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry
Camp Connell General Store & The Beer Gardens, Part of Generations of Mountain Memories.
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/04/2019 09:15 AM
Camp Connell, CA...The story of Camp Connell Continues with Camp Connell General Store & The Beer Garden. Owner Dan Tulipani and his crew show what Mountain Life is all about.
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"I went into a General Store, they wouldn't let me buy anything specific..." Comedian Steven Wright
The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally for the Holidays!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/04/2019 10:39 AM
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA...The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally! Back in the early 90’s, when Shawn was selling out of the back of his truck as “The Eddy Mart”, the most important items to have on hand were life jackets, river shorts, sandals and river knives. Oh yes, and a few things the rafting customers would want, t-shirts, hats, sunscreen, etc. It became obvious that The Eddy Mart was getting too big to operate out of a garage when the whitewater kayaks came. It was time for a storefront. That’s when providence arrived on the scene.