MTMC Named a Top Rural Hospital of 2016 by Watchdog Group
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/21/2017 12:35 PM
San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center is one of only 21 facilities across the nation – and, the only one in California – to be named a Top Rural Hospital of 2016 by The Leapfrog Hospital Survey. This independent, nonprofit hospital watchdog organization recognizes excellence in patient safety and quality care. In addition, MTMC is currently ranked in a tie for second place in Dignity Health’s No Harm Campaign, an ongoing quality care and patient safety ranking among its 39 hospitals nationwide. The local facility also ranks near the top in the annual Hospital Quality Report from Dignity Health.
Pictured MTMC Staff: Back row: Natalie Hammond, RN; Nancy Hiteshew, RN, Director of Quality, Risk, Compliance & Privacy; Margaret Pyles, Manager of Human Resources; Deborah Cline, RN, Education Manager; Front row: Micky Kammerer, RN, House Supervisor; Kristine Dittman, RN, Emergency Department Manager; Susan Wright, Occupational Therapist.
Calaveras Recovers & Mennonites Complete Another Home For Butte Fire Survivors
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/21/2017 05:11 PM
Mountain Ranch, CA...Another successful home building project -- full of teamwork, sweat and love! After 18 months of living out of her camp trailer since the Butte Fire leveled her home in 2015, Mary Sacks walked 20 feet across a makeshift sidewalk of wooden pallets into her brand new home constructed entirely by volunteers. On Tuesday, Sack's modest home was formally dedicated by members of the Mennonite Disaster Services who had travelled from throughout Canada and the Northwest to help build Sack's home. About 40 people participated in the Bible readings, hymn and presentation of a handmade, heart-shaped quilt, and bible.
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims March 21, 2017, as National Agriculture Day
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/21/2017 05:34 PM
Washington, DC...America's farmers and ranchers help feed the world, fuel our Nation's economy, and lead global markets in output and productivity. The efficiency of American agriculture has provided this country with abundance our ancestors could not have imagined. The agriculture sector of the United States is endlessly innovative. It continuously builds on its centuries of progress through advances in science, research, technology, safety, production, and marketing to meet the demands of changing consumer needs and complex world markets. The agriculture sector provides jobs across our Nation, not just for farmers and ranchers, but for foresters, scientists, processors, shippers, firefighters, police, and retailers.
Camping Continues To Gain In Popularity According To Latest Study
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/21/2017 07:20 PM
Billings, MT....Man is inextricably connected to nature. No matter the age, the culture or the location, there is a constant longing to get ourselves outside. To experience the sun on our faces. To feel the grass between our toes. It’s that “outside desire” that seems to be propelling record numbers of North Americans to experience camping. The 2017 North American Camping Report, an annual independent study supported by Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), shows that the number of active campers in the U.S. and Canada continues to grow, and grow rapidly.
Click Above For The 2017 Camping Study By Cairn Consulting Group
CCWD Completes Repairs & Water Service Restored in Copperopolis
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/20/2017 12:38 PM
Copperopolis, CA...After the completion of a planned leak repair on Copper Cove Drive, Calaveras County Water District crews restored water service to about 200 residential customers and 20 businesses in Copperopolis at around 10:30 a.m. The detour has been lifted that was in effect on Copper Cove Drive during the repair work.
Autosmith In Hathaway Pines Will Have You Rolling In Style!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/20/2017 03:26 PM
Hathaway Pines, CA...Autosmith in Hathaway Pines has been one of the leading Autobody and Collision Repair Centers in Calaveras County for almost 20 years. They have a large state of the art repair center and are centrally located in Hathaway Pines. They can handle everything from frame and collision repair to perfect paintwork. Autosmith is equally skilled at repairs on your family and commercial vehicles.
Murphys, CA....Yesterday was the 25th Annual Murphys Irish Day. We are sorting through over 1800 photos to put into our slideshow that will be up later today. The organizers really need to step up their game for next year though. As the photos below attest the crowd was no different than an average Saturday...
Sender's Market Is Hiring
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/17/2017 11:59 AM
Mountain Ranch, CA...Sender’s Market in Mountain Ranch is seeking qualified individual for our Deli Department. PT/FT. Sender’s Market is family owned and operated. We offer competitive wages as well as an excellent benefit package for full time employees. Please apply in person at Sender’s Market 8111 Garabaldi St. Mt. Ranch, ask for Martin. Or call/email Stephanie at (209) 755-1762. hr@sendersmarket.com.
Temporary Bridge To Restore Public Access To White Pines Park, Moose Lodge & Beyond By May 1st!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/17/2017 11:00 PM
White Pines, CA...Calaveras County Supervisor Michael Oliveira met with membwrs of the White Pines Park committee, Moose Lodge and community members to give an update on the county's progress on getting public access restored on Blagen Road after winter storms damaged a culvert. Supervisor Oliveira said the following..."I just received an update on the Blagen Road Bridge situation from Jeff Crovitz our Public Works Director for the County. The California office of emergency Services in conjunction with the Federal Emergency management Agency has accepted the required documentation and has completed visual inspections processing claims for the repair and reconstruction of the bridge area. We are waiting for final approval to purchase and install the bridge hopefully with th approval in the next few days. With that, we hope to have Public Access available by May 1st. depending on the weather and construction. Let's keep our fingers crossed."
