Calaveras for Cannabis Control ("C3") Initiative Submitted
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/01/2016 03:55 PM
San Andreas, CA...Organizers of the Calaveras for Cannabis Control ("C3") Initiative announced yesterday that they believe they have met their goal of 1,571 voter signatures to qualify for ballot placement in the November election. "The response has been very positive," proponent Barden Stevenot said on Tuesday. "We've had people contacting us from all over the county to sign." "With the support of Calaveras voters, we exceeded our goal," states former Calaveras County Supervisor Merita Callaway, another proponent of the measure. "As we were gathering, we had an opportunity to talk with residents about the importance of regulating cannabis in our County. We submitted a total of 3,285 signatures to the Elections Office and are confident that we've met the County's requirements for ballot placement."
Angels Camp, CA...Mornings can be tough. We're here to help. CAMPS Restaurant is now serving breakfast seven days a week, from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. A limited lunch menu is now being offered on Mondays and Tuesdays as well. Check out the Golfer's Menu for more details, and stop by to make us your new favorite breakfast spot in Angels Camp!
Sierra Pacific Foundation Grants $549,450 In Scholarships!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/30/2016 10:14 AM
Anderson, CA...The Sierra Pacific Foundation, the philanthropic organization founded by the Emmerson Family, recently marked its thirty-seventh year in granting scholarships to dependent children of Sierra Pacific Industries’ employees. This year, $549,450 has been awarded to 209 students as they attend colleges, universities and trade schools during the 2016-2017 school year. Qualified recipients are eligible for the scholarship for four years and are sometimes granted a fifth year based on their school and their degree program.
It's Rebuilding Time Now That Butte Fire Hazardous Debris Removal Is Completed
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/27/2016 12:49 PM
San Andreas, CA...Yesterday marked the official end of the Hazardous Debris removal that was done on over 850 properties in the Butte Fire burn area. CalRecycle built a temporary bridge to allow access to 3 properties at the end of Baker Riley Rd. This allowed the last official loads to travel off the properties. 10s of thousands of truckloads and millions of tons of debris have now been removed.
Dogwood Restaurant Now Open In Arnold! ~ By John Schmidt
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/27/2016 02:09 PM
Arnold, CA...Had dinner at Dogwood Restaurant which is now open. Food was great as was the service.
Staff of Dogwood (owner is 2nd from R, Don)
Schmidts & Langleys enjoying great food
Owner, Don, showing his chefs how to do it right
Staff getting ready for opening
CUSD Threads The AB30 Needle & Calaveras High Logo To Remain The Same
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/26/2016 10:47 AM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras High School was faced with AB30 this year which mandated the removal of our Redskin Mascot, which has been in place since the mid 1940’s. The dignity and pride that we have maintained in the use of our logo will not change. Our Mascot Selection Committee was comprised of Calaveras High School alumni, Calaveras High School staff, community members and most importantly Calaveras High school students representing each grade level. The committee chaired by Mike Koepp, CHS Athletic Director, asked for input from all sources that wished to submit their thoughts to suggest a new mascot for our school. All that data was gathered through an on-line survey as well as hand-submitted forms to our office.
AAA: More Than 38 Million Americans Expected to Travel This Memorial Day Weekend
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/26/2016 04:31 PM
Orlando, FL...AAA projects more than 38 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend. That is the second-highest Memorial Day travel volume on record and the most since 2005. Spurred by the lowest gas prices in more than a decade, about 700,000 more people will travel compared to last year. The Memorial Day holiday travel period is defined as Thursday, May 26 to Monday, May 30. “Americans are eagerly awaiting the start of summer and are ready to travel in numbers not seen in more than a decade,” said Marshall Doney, AAA President and CEO. “The great American road trip is officially back thanks to low gas prices, and millions of people from coast to coast are ready to kick off summer with a Memorial Day getaway.”
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors voted to remove all water conservation restrictions at today’s Board meeting (Read the resolution here), meaning all CCWD customers are now at a 0% conservation level. This decision came after the State Water Resources Control Board made significant changes to statewide water conservation emergency regulations on May 18, which now allow water agencies to set conservation targets based on local water supplies. CCWD calculated its supplies based on the State Board’s guidelines and determined the District does not currently have a supply shortage and, even if the next three years are dry, will not experience a supply shortage.
Another Successful Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee!! Livestock Auction Brings In Over $500,000
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/24/2016 11:29 AM
Frogtown, USA...A bit of a summary on this year's Fair & Frog Jump "Thanks to everyone who came out and made our Fair awesome! Here are some of the highlights: Our Frog Jump winner was Morgan Kitchell and her frog, Ribbit This, with a final jump of 20' 2 3/4". The Livestock Auction brought in over $500,000 supporting our local youth and programs. Despite the inclement weather our attendance was at 31,000 with our highest attended day being Sunday. See you at the 2017 Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee and don't forget to KEEP CALM AND FROG ON!"
2016 Fair & Frog Jump Jubilee Dedicated To The Whittle Family
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/20/2016 09:59 AM
Frogtown, CA...Each year the Fair board selects a family and or organization to dedicate the annual fair to. This year the Fair has selected the Don and Nancy Whittle family. The Whittles have made significant contributions to the Fair. Nancy serving as the Junior Livestock Secretary for several years. Supporting the Fair as auction buyers and Fair sponsors. Serving on committees, competing in events, exhibiting livestock and in recent years Kent Whittle volunteering his time through his senior project.
