CCWD Hwy. 4 Corridor Committee Meeting On Emergency Preparedness
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/01/2013 02:18 PM
San Andreas, CA...On September 12, at 9am Calaveras County Water District will hold Hwy 4 Committee Meeting. Topics will include a report on Interagency Emergency Preparedness and a discussion on current readiness....
Rim Fire Morning Update, 219,277 Acers (343 square miles), 35% Contained, Cost to date: $54.8 Million
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/31/2013 11:50 AM
Groveland, CA...Today's photo comes from local Bob Doten as he was returning from a business trip the Rim Fire was on the left side of his plane as he passed over. Thanks Bob!!! Fire Update: Last night a spot fire crossed Old Yosemite Road, prompting an expansion of the Mandatory Evacuation in Mariposa County. Crews burned south from Hetch Hetchy toward Harden Lake on the eastern flank. Crews continued structure defense in the Highway 108 and 120 corridors, and around Cherry Lake. Today’s operations will included actions to control the spot fire south of Old Yosemite Road. Crews will also begin a burning operation from Duckwall Mountain north to Fahey Meadow along Forest Road 3N07and will continue a burning operation in Yosemite National Park near Harden Lake and south to White Wolf and to Tioga Road. Aircraft will continue to support burning operations.
Stanislaus National Forest 2013 Artist in the Woods Selected
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/31/2013 04:22 AM
Sonora, CA...Stanislaus National Forest (NF) Supervisor Susan Skalski is pleased to announce the selection of Jim Marsh as one of the 2013 Artists in the Woods. The program solicited applications earlier this year from artists interested in creating a sense of stewardship for the beauty of the natural and cultural resources of the Stanislaus NF. The Stanislaus Artist in the Woods program provides professional artists of all media an opportunity to receive creative inspiration from the Sierra landscape, while pursuing their artistic discipline...
Stolen Mill Model from Logging Museum Reward is now $850
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/31/2013 11:29 PM
White Pines, CA...Thanks to two concerned citizens who have increased the reward for the return of the mill, or the apprehension of the thief, the reward is now $850. Any information in regard to the mill's theft should be reported to the Calaveras County Sheriff. Sheriff Gary Kuntz has indicated that he is personally very interested in this case, and suggests that his name be mentioned when reporting information about this crime. Early in August someone stole the model of the Sutter Mill that has sat on the front porch of the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum in White Pines/Arnold since the museum opened. The thief cut the bicycle cable that attached the mill model to the porch rail and stole both the model mill and the model horse that the museum used to show how logs were brought to the mill. Anyone with information about the theft of the mill should call the Calaveras County Sheriff at 209.754.6500
Arnold Library Accepting Donations for Rim Fire Effort
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/30/2013 11:20 AM
A Few Things You Probably Didn't Know You Could Compost...
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/29/2013 11:57 PM
Calaveras County, CA...According to Earth911.com, the EPA estimates that 24% of the U.S. municipal solid waste is composed of food remnants and yard trimmings. If we all did our part to compost instead of throwing these materials in the trash, a large portion of everyday waste could be recovered for reuse. And that’s good for all of us! Here’s a few things you may not have considered for your composting efforts.
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Sierra Nevada Logging Museum's 18th Annual Logging Jamboree Is On For Saturday
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/30/2013 01:13 AM
Arnold, CA... On August 31st, the Saturday of Labor Day, we are holding our 18th Annual Logging Jamboree. Amateur instruction and competition starts at 9:00 AM and the professionals will begin about noon. Great food, games, raffle, silent auction, we hope a run of our Shay on its short track, tours, and much more. Great day of fun and for only $5.00 per person.
Traffic Update...Black Cow on the Loose on Moran Road
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/30/2013 10:17 AM
Arnold, CA...CHP is reporting a black cow loose on Moran Road between Ponderosa and Love Creek. Thankfully it is not one of the infamous Calaveras County Loose Cows. Much less troublesome...
Cain Art Studio on Calaveras Arts Council Artists Studio tour September 28 and 29th, 2013
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/30/2013 10:46 AM
urphys, CA...Foothill artist Judie Cain will be opening the doors of her art studio- Cain Art Studio - one last time for the September 28/29th Calaveras Arts Council Studio Tour. Though this will be Judie’s last year, it by no means signals the end of her art career, quite the contrary. Judie, painting since her youth has broken new ground...
Rim Fire Air Quality Videos ~ From Sandi Pearce of Sierra Sentry
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/30/2013 02:24 PM
Arnold, CA...Sandi Pearce has created some informative and enjoyable videos on air quality here locally during the Rim Fire. Today's is below and the others are enclosed...
