Retired School Superintendent Is New Mind Matters Executive Director
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/17/2015 11:34 AM
Murphys, CA...Wayne Brown, who retired as the Superintendent of the Stanislaus Union School District, has been chosen to be the first full time Executive Director of Mind Matters, the Murphys based non-profit clinic that is noted for its innovative treatment of autism and similar disorders. “As an educator, I am very much aware of the work being done by Mind Matters and how it can improve the lives of young people and their families,” says Brown. “I am pleased to have been chosen to lead the organization, to help it extend its programs and to secure the necessary funds to make that possible. I look forward to working closely with Dr. Thompson and his staff and interacting with the communities they serve.”
Stockton, CA...The latest and greatest road report to keep you abreast of all the upcoming Caltrans repairs and delays in our area now that summer weather is here for repairs and construction. The complete report is enclosed....
Anderson Tree Farm Woodcraft Gallery Opens In Murphys
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/10/2015 03:36 AM
Murphys, CA...July 2015 -- Charlie Anderson and his daughters Ana and Avery proudly announce the opening of Woodcraft Gallery in downtown Murphys, CA. The show room features Live Edge furniture, Live Edge lumber and woodcraft, and art and handcrafted items by other local artists. Hours are 10am to 4pm Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday.)
Stewardship Council Announces $2 Million in Funding for First Major Land Conservation Enhancement Projects
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/10/2015 03:50 AM
San Mateo, Calif., July 8, 2015 – The Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council (Stewardship Council), a land conservation and youth investment foundation, announces it is providing nearly $2 million in funding for enhancement projects on lands owned by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in the Hat Creek watershed in Shasta County.
Beth Childs/Genna Hurst Scholarship Awarded by Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF)
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/10/2015 10:32 PM
West Point, CA...The Beth E. Childs/ Genna Hurst Renewable Scholarship administered by the Calaveras Community Foundation was presented during the Awards night at Calaveras High School in early June. The 2015 scholarship committee chose, for the first time ever, to award two scholarships. Timothy Hood and Kenneth Wright were virtually tied based on the committee’s criteria.
Calaveras County, CA...Calaveras home sales softened in April, but the housing market momentum picked up in May and continued to be solid through the month of Jun as the spring home-buying season marked higher year-over-year home sales and prices for the fourth straight month, the CALAVERAS COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.C.A.R.) said today.
Mind Matter's Fast Forward A Great Success In Local Schools
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/09/2015 12:18 PM
Murphys, CA...Mind Matters, is pleased to announce that the innovative collaboration with the Vallecito Unified School District to bring Fast ForWord to Hazel Fischer Elementary and Michelson Elementary was a success. Mind Matters, while known for it’s services targeted to individuals living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, also offers extensive services for learning disabilities, reading remediation, and dyslexia. Mind Matters has addressed these disabilities and disorders with solutions that utilized progressive neuroscience, evidence based, computer programs to meet the increasing needs of the community. One such program that has demonstrated measurable success and a lasting positive impact is Fast ForWord.
Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency today voiced its strong support for legislation to reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act that has been introduced in Congress by Tahoe’s Senate delegation. Sponsored by U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-Nevada) along with Harry Reid (D-Nevada), Dianne Feinstein (D-California), and Barbara Boxer (D-California), the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act would authorize up to $415 million in federal funding over 10 years to help continue critical environmental restoration work at Lake Tahoe.
Murphys, CA...“Returning for 2015 is our Summer Patio Party series! Join us on our Creekside patio and enjoy a French-themed menu prepared by Lila & Sage paired with our delicious wines. The first one is July 11th at 6:00pm to celebrate Bastille Day. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now by calling (209) 728-1658. See the flyer below for more details!”
Harvard Researchers Create Frog Like Jumping Soft Robot ~ By Leah Burrows
Posted by: thepinetree on 07/09/2015 05:51 PM
Cambridge, MA...Traditional industrial robots are rigid — mostly metal — as well as fast, precise, and powerful. Their speed and accuracy come at the cost of complexity and can often pose a danger to humans who get too close. Soft robots are adaptable and resilient but slow, difficult to fabricate, and challenging to make autonomous because most motors, pumps, batteries, sensors, and microcontrollers are rigid.
