“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.”
― Calvin Coolidge
Murphys, CA...Yesterday Aug 7th was the 64th Wedding Anniversary for two of ThePineTree.net's favorite people!! Dean and Arlene Eddy from Murphys!! Congratulations Eddys!!!
Young Entreprenuer Takes Reins of Doc's Smoked BBQ and Burgers! ~By John Hamilton
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 06/23/2012 01:54 PM
Sonora, CA...We had the pleasure of talking with young entrepreneur Rachael Shevlin who is the new owner of Doc's Smoked BBQ and Burgers on Stockton Road in Sonora. She is just 22 and purchased the popular restaurant recently when she was still only 21 years old. While young chronologically she already has 8 years of restaurant industry experience. She also attended the Columbia College Culinary program and is putting experience and local education to great use. She worked and learned all of the Smokey and BBQ'ey secrets of Doc's for a year and a half before she took the plunge into ownership. She plans on keeping the menu that has attracted legions of loyal followers the same. She has added a salad as a small offering to segment of the population that is more leafy greens inclined. Other than that it is just polishing and refining a proven concept....
Alicia Ripley, Rachael Shevlin & Lizzy Hummel are Ready to Serve You at Doc's at 636 West Stockton Street in Sonora or Give Them a Call and Order Ahead 209.536.1362
Great Evening at Show of Hope Charity Fashion Show ~By John Hamilton
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/03/2012 12:18 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The Show of Hope Charity Fashion Show filled the Bret Harte Multipurpose Room on Friday night. This great senior project for Ryan Mendenhall with catering provided by Emma White as her senior project was a great uplifting and fasionable event. The beneficiary was the Sonora Regional Cancer Center who is also treating Ryan's father as he battles cancer...
Young Impresario Ryan Mendenhall with His Show of Hope Models. Photos Above and almost 20 minutes of video below...
Ebbetts Pass Junior Little League team won the District 15 Championships on Sunday against Foothill at Linden, and will advance to the Sections, held in Stockton on this coming Saturday, July 16th. The Ebbetts Pass Minor Little League team won their District 15 Championships as well and will advance to Sections, held in Madera, also this Saturday, July 16th. Congratulations to both teams, coaches and parents!!!
Pictured Left to Right Back Row -- Terry Billings (Coach), Chris Plunkett, Boyce Small, Will Achterberg, Mark Miguel (Coach), Chris Small (Manager).
Pictured left to right front row -- Ryan Plunkett, Nick Kalika, Jordan Porras, Will Hollett, Austin Miguel, Kyle Kraft.
Thanks for giving them a shout out.
A Child Born In 2010 Will Cost $226,920 To Raise According To USDA Report
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 06/10/2011 09:27 AM
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2011 – The Department of Agriculture today released its annual report, Expenditures on Children by Families, finding that a middle-income family with a child born in 2010 can expect to spend about $226,920 ($286,860 if projected inflation costs are factored in) for food, shelter, and other necessities to raise that child over the next 17 years. This represents a 2 percent increase from 2009. Expenses for transportation, child care, education, and health care saw the largest percentage increases related to child rearing from 2009. There were very small changes in housing, food, clothing, and miscellaneous expenses on a child since 2009...
Tour Guides & Cantamos Kick off Free Music in the Parks at Copperopolis, Town Square THIS WEEK!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/26/2011 05:42 PM
Copperopolis, CA....One show, two sounds and performances; The Tour Guides featuring Jessica Brittany Mouser, and Cantamos, (Tour Guides unplugged ) with lead singer, Michela Macfarland.....The 20th anniversary of Free Music in the Parks is kicked off at Copperopolis Town Square, by the Tour Guides & Cantamos. On Wednesday, June 15, starting at 6:30 pm, you will be transported to another destination with their renditions of numerous and timeless songs with an emphasis on Latin styles. Whether it is bossa nova, rock, country or jazz, their groove will move you.....
Local 8th Grader Headed to State Science Fair.....Still A Little Short of His Goal
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/24/2011 04:13 PM
Calaveras County, CA...Update 4/28/11: Michael has received some very generous donations from our viewers! The family is so thankful! "I am so excited for him, what a wonderful opportunity he has before him and with his drive to do the best he can, hopefully he will place during the state competition. He is going to go back to the IGA in Copperopolis again tomorrow with his project to answer questions and share what he has discovered. Hopefully by the end of the day he will have reached his goal , he has a baseball game on Saturday morning" States Michael's Grandmother, Cindi Bent.....Local 8th grader, Michael Legge is headed to the State Science Fair! Michael won 1st place at the Calaveras County Science Fair in his division with his project "Mysterious Bacteria vs. Evil Tobacco." Michael is a student at Mark Twain Elementary and needs our help! Here is a letter from Michael: "Hello my name is Michael Legge and I am an 8th grade student at Mark Twain Elementary School. Mark Twain doesn't require students to do science fair projects but I went out and did one on my own. .....
Plan to Attend the 2011 Mother Lode Bridal Faire March 13th!
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/07/2011 02:12 PM
Calaveras County, CA....Mark your calendar and save Sunday, March 13th for the Mother Lode Bridal Faire. Enjoy visiting with Exhibitors with services and products for Brides to prepare for the most special days. Admission is free. Exhibitors contact the Chamber of Commerce for an information packet and to save your space. Call for more information 736-2580.
Click on Photo Slide Show of Last Year's Event~Photos by Kelly Ellefritz
