President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in Honor of Memorial Day
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/28/2018 08:21 AM
Gettysburg, PA...While it was delivered 5 years before our country officially started celebrated Decoration Day which became Memorial Day. The Gettysburg Address remains one of the most eloquent of tributes to those who gave their all that we might be free.
Joseph Franco, Jr. 1929 - 2018 Korean & Vietnam Veteran & Bronze Star Recipient
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/25/2018 07:58 AM
Ione, CA..Joseph Franco, Jr. passed away after a brief illness on March 20, 2018 at the age of 88. Joe was born April 25, 1929 in Harlem, New York City to Jose Franco and Esther Morales Franco. He began his career in the US Army at age 17 and was a veteran of both the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Joe was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Achievement in Ground Operations Against Hostile Forces in Vietnam. After marrying Patricia Lou Germeyer in 1953 he served as a military policeman and prison guard, moving with his family to many posts across the US, including Ft. Benning, GA, Ft. Jay, NY, Ft. Leavenworth, KS and Ft. Huachuca, AZ. Joe also served overseas in both Germany and Okinawa. Joe retired from the military in 1970, at the rank of Sergeant First Class and eventually settled in Pleasanton, California where he worked as a guard at the Oakland Museum. He was a lifelong baseball fan and adopted the Oakland A’s as his home team. Upon retirement he and his wife moved to Wilseyville in the Sierras, where Joe was involved with the West Point Lions Club for many years, as well as the West Point chapters of the VFW and the American Legion. In recent years they resided in Ione, California, eventually moving to Stockton.
Valley Springs, CA...On Saturday, May 5, 2018 @ 10:32am, the Charming Husband (William Kim ‘Bill’ Crane) passed away. It was SO peaceful and for that we are beyond grateful! Everyone should be so blessed to transition with as much love and support. Bill’s life was and will continue to be remembered as one of love and kindness personified. He gave his time, energy and talents in support of the Friends of the Library (annual Melodramas!), the Valley Springs Youth and Family Center, the Volunteer Center, CERT, the American Red Cross, American Legion Post 102, Mark Twain Medical Center Health Fairs, Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program, the Valley Springs Fairy Tale Garden and many other community projects.
Three Year Old Drowns in Neighbor's Pool in San Andreas
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/17/2018 11:39 AM
San Andreas, CA...On May 16, 2018, a 3-year-old male wandered away from his residence on Pine Street in San Andreas. The Calaveras Sheriff Emergency Dispatch Center was notified at approximately 6:20 PM, at which time a full response from Sheriff’s patrol deputies, Sheriff’s Search and Rescue personnel, officers from the California Highway Patrol, fire and medic units, and citizen volunteers was initiated.
Missing Skier Thomas Dennis Mullarkey Recovered Today
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/14/2018 03:52 PM
Bear Valley, CA...On March 14, 2018, at approximately 11:00pm Jane-Drummond Mullarkey reported to the Alpine County Sheriff’s Office that her husband, Thomas Mullarkey, had not returned to their cabin after a day of skiing at the Bear valley Resort. The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office initiated a full-scale search that continued for five days during which heavy snow, avalanche danger and poor visibility conditions persisted. Based on information gathered by investigators, the search was focused within the resort’s boundary. On March 19, 2018, the Alpine County Sheriff’s Office reduced the search to a limited but continuous search both within the resort’s perimeter and surrounding backcountry as the snow pack melted.
Jennifer Jo Catanzarite, 70, Passed Away on April 21st.
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/09/2018 11:17 AM
Mountain Ranch, CA...Jennifer Jo Catanzarite, 70, of Mountain Ranch, California, passed away on April 21st, 2018 in Elk Grove, California. Jennifer is survived by her husband, Frank Catanzarite of Mountain Ranch, CA; two daughters, Katrina Quayle of Sebastopol,CA and April Taylor (Nick) of Virginia Beach, VA; six grandchildren, Eric, Bryce, Blayne, Ava, Michael and Joshua; one great-granddaughter, Lilah; five sisters,Tina, Jackie, Marion,Valerie and Brenda; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Burson, CA...Jimmy E. Gaylor, age 61, passed away in his sleep on the night of Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 at his home in Burson, CA. He was born on December 25th, 1956 at Castle Air Force Base in Merced, CA to Earl Gaylor and Margaret (Nemec) Gaylor. At the age of 9 Jimmy learned to play guitar, and as he grew older he played bass for a country band called “The Drifters.” He played with The Drifters for 20 years. He loved working outside so much that he became a landscaper for the La Contenta Golf and Country Club for 34 years. Jimmy was a wonderful man. He was a member of the Burson Full Gospel Church for many years. He loved to fish and cook, and he enjoyed helping others. He was loved by many.
Celebration of Life for Jeff Davis, "Ranger Jeff" On June 2nd.
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/09/2018 11:30 AM
Big Trees, CA...There will be a Celebration of Life for Jeff Davis, "Ranger Jeff", at the Jack Knight Hall at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and the adjacent picnic area on June 2nd from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Carpooling is advised because of the limited parking. It will be a potluck style get together since Jeff always enjoyed this type of an event in the summer. We respectfully request that you do not bring alcohol to the event.
74 Year Old Stockton Woman Lost Her Life This Afternoon in Hwy 12 Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/09/2018 03:21 PM
San Andreas, CA...Jacob Ham was driving a Ford pickup, towing a horse trailer eastbound on SR-12, just west of the North Fork Calaveras River Bridge. Mr. Ham stopped in the roadway while waiting for traffic to clear so he could turn left into a driveway.
A Life Celebrated. Proclamations, Auction, Friends, Family and a Film in Honor of Barden Stevenot
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/02/2018 04:32 PM
Murphys, CA...More than 200 people gathered to celebrate the life of Barden Stevenot on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the Old School House in Murphys. Stevenot’s wife, Annie, was presented with two proclamations honoring his contributions to the county. The Calaveras Board of Supervisors signed one and the other was written, signed and presented by the mayor of Angel’s Camp, Amanda Folendorf. “Barden was influential in the community and made improvements that greatly benefitted the City. His legacy will be felt for generations to come,” Folendorf read at the event.
