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U.S. Army Sgt. Mathew William Maddox 1990 - 2013

Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/25/2013 05:32 PM

Wallace, CA...U.S. Army Sgt. Matthew William Maddox of Wallace California died July 5th 2013. Born July 25th 1990, Matt lived in Wallace until he left for Army Basic Training in 2008. Matt attended Calaveras High School where he was active on the wrestling and track team. As a member of Boy Scout Troop 302 Matt attained the rank of Eagle Scout. As a high school senior Matt joined the Delayed Entry Program for the United States Army in August 2007. Upon graduation in June 2008 he signed his enlistment papers as a Fire Support Specialist. After completing Basic Training and AIT Matt went to Airborne school at Ft Benning Georgia. Upon graduation from Airborne Jump School he was assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza ltaly. Deployed twice toAfghanistan, and due to separate from theArmyAugust 13, 2013 Matt was in the process of pursuing a career in law enforcement with his goal to become a California Highway Patrol Officer. Matthew is survived by his mother Suzy Maddox, father Mike Maddox and brother Mike Maddox Jr. Members of the 173rd ABCT will escort Sgt. Matthew William Maddox from the San Andreas Memorial Chapel at 8 a.m. July 26th 2013 to Arlington National Cemetery where he will be laid to rest on July 30th at 11 a.m. The Family wishes to thank the community for all the love and support that has been shown...

Members of the Patriot Guard and the 173rd Airborne will be escorting Sgt. Maddox as he makes his way to the Sacramento Airport. It is expected that they will travel through Valley Springs between 8:15am - 8:30am. Members of the community who would like to show their support are encouraged to show up in his honor.

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Calaveras County Sheriff's Logs for July 19 -25, 2013

Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/25/2013 10:29 PM

San Andreas, CA....The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff's Deputies are enclosed...

We would like to Thank Signal Service for Sponsoring our Law Enforcement Category!

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Columbia College Hosts X-Reg on Aug. 14

Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/23/2013 12:42 PM

Columbia, CA...With expanded course offerings available online, at the Sonora main campus, in Calaveras and in Oakdale, Columbia College is making registration easy for its new students attending the fall semester. Extreme Registration, or X-Reg, will be held at the main Sonora campus on Wednesday, August 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.—last seating for assessment/orientation is at 6:00 p.m....

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Rick's Calaveras Tire & Automotive

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/23/2013 02:12 PM

San Andreas, CA... Come see Rick for all your tire and automotive repair needs - even air conditioning!

Journeyman Machinist Still Wanted - San Andreas

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/23/2013 02:20 PM

San Andreas, CA... A. R. C. Manufacturing in San Andreas is still looking for a qualified Journeyman Machinist competent in programming with Master Cad experience preferred. Employment can be immediate! Please contact Dan at (209) 754-4645. Let him know you saw this notice in thepinetree.net!

CUSD Meeting Schedules

Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/19/2013 12:12 AM

San Andreas, CA...Below are the calendar of Board meeting dates through December 2013 as well as the schedule (locations) of the off-site meetings. These are both posted on the CUSD website as well.

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Calaveras County Sheriff's Logs for July 16-17

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/18/2013 10:23 AM

San Andreas, CA....The latest logs from the Calaveras County Sheriff's Deputies are enclosed....

We would like to Thank Signal Service for Sponsoring our Law Enforcement Category!

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Fire Update...Vegetation Fire Reported on Magers Way on Hwy 49

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/17/2013 06:11 PM

San Andreas, CA.....Crews are responding including all aircraft from Columbia are being sent to a reported vegetation fire south of San Andreas on Hwy 49. More to follow.... Update as of 6:14pm...approximately 2 acres with a slow rate of spread and there is one structure in it's path. Update as of 6:21pm...Fire holding at 1 1/2 to 2 acres and tanker overhead is circling loaded. Ground crews should have forward progress shopped shortly unless it gets away from them... Update as of 6:24pm..Fire called contained at 2 acres...crews will be on scene for a bit....

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2013 Career & Technical Training (C&TT) Scholarships Awarded

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/17/2013 06:58 PM

Angels Camp, CA...Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) presented Career and Technical Training scholarships to eight high school students from both Bret Harte and Calaveras High Schools at recent award ceremonies. Each recipient will receive $1200...

CHS Scholarship winners from left to right: Carleigh Bates, Sierra Wade, Raymond Schulze, Clay Norman, Benton Frye, and Jordan Fisher. Not shown BHHS winner, Kayla Sadler and Home Schooled Kyle Caires.

Calaveras County Exhibit Wins “Best Visitor Experience” at California State Fair

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/16/2013 11:54 AM

ANGELS CAMP, CA (July 16, 2013)—The Calaveras Visitors Bureau has won “Best Visitor Experience” at the California State Fair for its interactive county booth that promotes area tourism. This special honor was awarded this past Friday along with the county’s fifth consecutive Gold Award for its annual exhibit....

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