New Physical Therapy Clinic Opening in Angels Camp
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2012 09:24 AM
Sonora, CA...Sonora Regional Medical Center is expanding rehabilitation services to provide convenience and quality care for Calaveras County residents. Angels Camp Physical Therapy, located at 467 South Main Street, will open on Tuesday, September 18, with appointments available 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Alan Grant, PT, brings nearly 30 years of professional experience to the new rehabilitation clinic. He will provide one-on-one physical therapy sessions, allowing him to assess each patient’s progress and continually adjust their treatment plans to help them meet their goals...
Local Rotary Clubs Sponsor German, English, Brazil, Italian and Spanish Short-Term Exchange Programs for High-School Students during 2013 Summer
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2012 09:41 AM
Sonora, CA, - Rotary clubs throughout the Northern San Joaquin Valley and Mother Lode regions began recruiting high school students to participate in a three-week Rotary Short-term Youth Exchange program for summer 2013. Interest is high and spots are filling up. As of today, the following Short-term exchanges remain open. Germany (25); Italy (2); Spain (2); Brazil (4) and England (4). Most applications are due February 28, 2013, with German and Brazil applications due April 15, 2013. The District is also looking for host families to host some of the German students....
What’s Happening in Murphys this Week September 18 through October 6, 2012
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/18/2012 10:54 AM
Murphys, CA..It Pays to Shop Local - The Ironstone Heritage Museum, Marisolio Tasting Bar and Creative Cookware each offer discounts on Tuesdays and Wednesdays while Tea an' Tiques offers discounts on Mondays and Tuesdays. Restrictions apply but make sure to let them know you're a local when you're out supporting our local businesses. This Summer at Black Sheep Winery - The Black Sheep Winery Tasting Room will be featuring the artwork of local photographer Bernadette Callen throughout the summer. Come in and view Bernadette's photographs of the spectacular beauty of California's Sierras and North Coast, and enjoy some of Black Sheep's award winning wines such as the Double Gold and Best of Class 2009 Grenache and the State Fair Gold Medal winning 2008 Amador Co. Zinfandel....
"California Forever" Now Showing on PBS Stations Nationwide ~By John Hamilton
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/17/2012 09:11 AM
Big Trees, CA...We had the pleasure of spending a few minutes talking with David Vassar and Sally Kaplan in front of the "Big Stump" in Big Trees State Park. Big Trees State Park features prominently in their latest "California Forever" about the California State Parks. David and Sally not only feature our area in their latest project the award winning Film and TV industry veterans now call Arnold home and they are moving their production company Backcountry Pictures to Murphys. If you click the California Forever banner below you can find all the air dates and even order a DVD of the film. We have enclosed the original release that we ran earlier on the project is enclosed that contains lots of background information on David and Sally and California Forever
Click Above for Clips, Air Dates, Info and More!!!
Final Day and Help Needed Today for "Hotel Impossible Remodel" at The Historic Hotel Leger
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/17/2012 09:21 AM
Mokelumne Hill, CA...Help needed. We are on the last day of the Hotel Impossible Remodel!! We need more volunteers this morning and afternoon if you can. The final revel is later today . Please come if you can for the final painting of the trims , yard finishes to help set up all the new furniture and the finishing touches . We are so excited for you to see all changes that have happened overnight. Sincerely,
Ashley Canty and the entire The Hotel Leger Family
ACBA Campaign Night At CAMPS. Supervisor Candidates Tryon vs Ponte
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/17/2012 12:14 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The Angels Camp Business Association held a candidates night last week at CAMPS restaurant. Incombent District Four Supervisor Tom Tryon and Challenger Debbie Ponte answered questions on issues affecting the district and the county. Full video is below...
Mind Matters Receives $3,500 Grant From Calaveras Community Foundation
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/15/2012 07:10 PM
Murphys, CA...Mind Matters, the Murphys based non-profit treatment center devoted to addressing the many needs of patients and families affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Learning Disabilities, has received a $3,500 grant from the Calaveras Community Foundation. The money will be used to support the center’s Social Thinking program. The ability to understand and interact with other people, whether at family gatherings, at school, or in the workplace, is taken for granted by most people. However, this is foreign territory for those who are autistic and many who suffer from attention deficit disorder....
Increased Law Enforcement Spending Highlight of 2012-13 County Budget
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 09/14/2012 12:30 PM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras County's 2012/13 Budget shows that Calveras County continues progress towards sound fiscal footing. The $136 million budget is up 9.5% over the previous budget period. Increased spending for law enforcement and other departments highlight the proposed budget. CAO Jeanne Boyce's Budget Overview is enclosed...
Calaveras Coins Once Again Serves Community Honoring our Departed Howard Wesely
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/13/2012 09:45 AM
Angels Camp, CA...How do you celebrate the legacy of a man who was part of Mother Lode history and Mother Lode history was part of him? This was the question that faced Calaveras Coins and Collectibles matriarch Merinna May-Wesely after the sudden passing of her beloved husband Howard Wesely in January. Nearly 20 years after the opening of internationally recognized coin shop at its location on the historic end of Angels Camp the future of the business was uncertain. However the outpouring of community support was a motivating factor in the decision for Merinna and her son Scott to continue the family run business that has been a mainstay in the historic district of the city of Angels. A common statement among fellow merchants was that “Howard helped keep everyone honest.”...
FED Announces QE3 Plan to Purchase $40 Billion Per Month in Mortgage Backed Securities
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/13/2012 10:04 AM
Washington, DC...Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in August suggests that economic activity has continued to expand at a moderate pace in recent months. Growth in employment has been slow, and the unemployment rate remains elevated. Household spending has continued to advance, but growth in business fixed investment appears to have slowed. The housing sector has shown some further signs of improvement, albeit from a depressed level. Inflation has been subdued, although the prices of some key commodities have increased recently. Longer-term inflation expectations have remained stable...
