Rail Road Flat Elementary School Uses Their 3D Printer to Make a Prosthetic Hand
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/11/2016 10:04 PM
Rail Road Flat, CA...The sixth grade students of Mr. Randall Youngblood’s class were told of a program called e-Nable in which a 3D printer was used to make a hand for a child that didn’t have one. “The e-NABLE Community is an amazing group of individuals from all over the world who are using their 3D printers to create free 3D printed hands and arms for those in need of an upper limb assistive device. They are people who have put aside their political, religious, cultural and personal differences – to come together and collaborate on ways to help improve the open source 3D printable designs for hands and arms for those who were born missing fingers or who have lost them due to war, disease or natural disaster.
Wilseyville, CA...Berle Gayland Carroll passed away at home of Congestive Heart Failure, surrounded by family on July 17, 2016. Berle was born in Goodlet, Tx on July 19, 1926, 15 minutes before his twin brother, Gerald, to Franklin Coleman and Janie Eudera (Montgomery) Carroll. Berle served our country proudly in the Army Air Corp during World War II. He was stationed in Alaska from August 1944 through December 1946.
Gustav ‘Frank’ Wharregard, 90, Passed Away On July 31
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/09/2016 03:55 PM
San Andreas, CA...Gustav ‘Frank’ Wharregard passed away peacefully at his home in San Andreas, CA July 31, 2016 following a short battle with cancer. He was 90. He is preceded in death by his wife Beverly (Pozar) Wharregard in 1977. Frank is survived by his son Glenn (Jessica) Wharregard of Rail Road Flat, CA, his grandsons Jeromie, Travis and Frank (Terah), great grandson Peighton and great granddaughter Ruby.
The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Have A Full Agenda For Tomorrow
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/08/2016 09:00 AM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is back in action starting at 9am tomorroW. Some of the agenda items are: Receive a Report from the Board Chair, Department Heads, CalOES and FEMA Update on Butte Fire Recovery. Adopt the attached resolution approving the extended contract with the Sheriff's Management Unit for August 6, 2016 to June 30, 2017. These and much, much more are on the full agenda which is enclosed...
Local Smiles, Service & Savings From Sonora Ford! 19 Vehicles Under $15k This Week
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/07/2016 08:40 AM
Sonora, CA...We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers' needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about financing!
Backyard Blues 'n' BBQ with Jeramy Norris and the Dangerous Mood At Hotel Leger
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/07/2016 09:08 AM
Mokelumne Hill, CA...Come down to the Hotel Leger this Sunday for awesome housemade BBQ and desserts, tasty drinks, and live blues music! Joining us this week from the San Joaquin Valley Delta are Jeramy Norris & The Dangerous Mood!
Entry fee is $5 and includes pool access and two free raffle tickets. We've got awesome prizes including a hotel/grill gift card, wine from Renegade Winery, and a massage from Lila Moran! Check out the band at https://www.reverbnation.com/jeramynorristhedangerousmood
Quorum Health Consulting Contract Decision Pushed Back At MTHCD Board Meeting
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/04/2016 12:29 PM
San Andreas, CA...The biggest item on yesterday's Mark Twain Health Care District Board meeting was pushed back until the August 24th meeting. There may need to be some state specific contract adjustments. The agenda item was: "Consider approval of an agreement with Quorum Health Resources LLC for a financial, operational and strategic assessment of hospital operations to determine the District’s ability to sustain itself as an independent hospital and identify alternatives if independence is not an option"
Inventory Reduction Sale Going On Now At San Andreas Clothes Mine Location
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/04/2016 01:02 PM
Angels Camp, Sutter Creek & San Andreas, CA...At The Clothes Mine, we carry an eclectic mix of women’s sportswear and accessories, as well as bridal and formal wear. We also offer men’s sportswear and tuxedo rental. While many casual browsers find themselves leaving with a purchase, we are especially happy to help those who don’t typically find their size or style in the traditional mall shopping environment.
Burson Man Arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/03/2016 12:43 PM
Burson, CA...On 08/02/16 at approx. 9:00 PM Calaveras Sheriff’s Communications Center received a 911 call from a reporting party stating that a male adult, identified as Troy Casteel (47 years of age) out of Burson, was involved in a dispute with a family member at a residence on the 5000 block of Southworth Road in Burson. During the dispute Mr. Casteel allegedly displayed a handgun and threatened to kill the family member. The family member was able to escape the house, but a two year child was left behind with Casteel. Sheriff’s deputies responded and attempted to have Casteel meet them outside the house, but were unsuccessful.
County Announces Contract for Hazard Tree Removal for Butte Fire Recovery
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/03/2016 12:37 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors called for a special meeting on August 2, 2016, to vote on the award of a Professional Services Agreement for hazardous tree removal of burnt trees resulting from the Butte Fire which occurred in September of 2015. The contract was awarded to Phillips and Jordan for a total of $9,775,053.39 and terminates on August 31, 2017.
