Calaveras Arts Council Announces Artist Scholarships 2015 Recipients
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/08/2015 02:40 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras Arts Council is pleased to announce the 2015 recipients’ of the scholarships they administer to residents of the county. Any resident of any age is eligible for the scholarships unless otherwise stated. To learn more about the scholarships go onto www.calaverasarts.org, opportunities.
Five West Point Teens Injured In Hwy 26 Accident (Update Brittany Rafferty Has Passed Away)
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/02/2015 09:24 AM
West Point, CA...(Update...The California Highway Patrol San Andreas Area has received confirmation Brittany Rafferty, 16, from West Point succumbed to her injuries sustained as a passenger in a traffic collision on June 1, 2015, SR-26, east of Sandy Gulch Lane. Our office received confirmation from the Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office via telephone that Ms. Rafferty died on June 2, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. The investigation and cause of the collision is continuing.) On June 1st, 2015, at approximately 1605 hours, Party 1 (P-1) (Stinnett) was driving Vehicle 1 (V-1) (Chevrolet Monte Carlo) eastbound on SR-26 east of Sandy Gulch Road at approximately 55 miles per hour. P-1 and the right front passenger were wearing their lap and shoulder safety restraints. All three of the rear passengers were unrestrained. P-1 realized she had traveled into the opposing lane. P-1 turned V-1 back to the right abruptly and lost control of the vehicle. V-1 traveled off the paved portion of the roadway where the right front of V-1 struck a large tree. V-1 came to rest facing a westerly direction on the south shoulder of the roadway. Two passengers were transported by air ambulance to various hospitals. One passenger was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital. One passenger and the driver were transported to local hospitals by family members. Alcohol and/or drugs are not believed to be a factor in this collision.
Jerry Franklin Martin 1932 - 2015 - Former Calaveras High Teacher
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/02/2015 11:27 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Jerry Franklin Martin, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and teacher to thousands of students, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on May 22, 2015 at his home of 52 years. Jerry was born on July 26, 1932 in Balmorhea, Texas to Bruce Rector Martin Sr. and Jennie Mae Martin. He was raised in West Texas and was a proud Texan. He was drafted into the Army where he served in Germany during the Korean Conflict, then came to Oakland, California where he met Barbara Van Slyke on a blind date. He and Barbara were married on December 15, 1955. He convinced Barbara to move back to Texas so he could finish his education at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. Jerry also taught high school in Alpine, then moved his young family to California in 1961, where he went to work at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory. In August of 1963, Jerry accepted a teaching position at Calaveras High School and moved the family to Angels Camp.
San Andreas, CA...Robert “Bob” Vergne DeVoss. Born Sept. 04, 1938 in Stockton, CA. Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in his beloved garden of natural causes at his home in San Andreas, Ca. on Saturday May 30, 2015 at the age of 76. Bob, or Bobby as his family referred to him, was a long time resident of San Andreas, Ca and also lived in Santa Rosa, CA from 1989 – 2013 before returning to San Andreas to retire. He graduated from Calaveras High School in 1957 where he was a successful athlete lettering Basketball, Baseball, Boxing, and Track & Field. He met and married his first wife, Judy Nighsonger, and had 4 daughters Darlene, Alta, Trudi, and Patsy (Patrice) DeVoss. Bobby worked for Blagan Lumbar for a few years and went to work for the Calaveras Cement Plant as a welding mechanic and pipe fitter until it’s closing.
Pepper Von Zumba & Fierce Funk Master Class June 2
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/01/2015 07:44 AM
San Andreas, CA...Make plans now to attend the Pepper Von Master Class. Zumba & Fierce Funk - All Levels Welcome. June 2, 6:00 - 7:30pm at San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Church Hill Street, San Andreas, CA. Call 209.639.9221
Inside View With Host Joel Metzger and Guest Peter Livanos, Drought Landscaping
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/01/2015 07:48 AM
San Andreas, CA...Inside View #166 with Host Joel Metzger and Guest Peter Livanos, Drought Landscaping
Gerald Eugene “Gene” Ogletree, 77, of Valley Springs Died May 25, 2015 (Updated)
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/01/2015 11:25 AM
Valley Springs, CA...Gerald Eugene “Gene” Ogletree, 77, of Valley Springs died May 25, 2015. He was born in Dumas, TX to Virgil and Lottie (Roy) Ogletree. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Sacramento State. In 1955 he was married to the Former Rosamond Kibbe in Yuba City, CA. They have two children. Mr. Ogletree joined the California Army National Guard in 1955 and served with Honor and distinction, rising to the rank of Sargent First Class.
Outdoor Burning Suspended In California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/28/2015 02:29 PM
San Andreas – As drought conditions continue to increase fire danger in the region, CAL FIRE has suspended all burn permits for outdoor open residential burning within the State Responsibility Area of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County, Eastern Stanislaus County and Eastern San Joaquin County. This suspension takes effect June 1, 2015 and bans all residential outdoor burning of landscape debris including branches and leaves....
Wilseyville, CA...Ailene A. Haley passed away peacefully in her home on the Mayflower Ranch surrounded by her daughters and son-in-laws on May 14, 2015. Ailene was born in Jackson, CA on May 10, 1929 to Clyde and Clarinda Watson and was raised on the Mayflower Ranch in Wilseyville where she lived her entire life. Ailene attended Fine Gold, Mayflower, and Banner Elementary Schools and 9th-11th Grade at Calaveras High School....
Celebration Of Life For Seth Turoonjian Will Be June 17
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/26/2015 02:28 PM
San Andreas, CA...Our community has lost a very special man. Seth Turoonjian lost his battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and died May 22, 2015. He was 73 years old. Seth is survived by his long-time luv and friend Marian; son Nikos; daughter-in-law Shauna; grandchildren Savannah, Cheyenne, and Wyatt; sister Shirley; brother Jim; nephews Kye, and Brett, and nieces Leyla, Amy, Beth, Brook and Kelsey; cousins Tom and David and his Aunt, Alice...
