134 Permits Issued in September By Calaveras Building Dept.
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/17/2012 06:35 PM
San Andreas, CA...During the Month of September the Calaveras County Building Department issued 134 permits of all types. The breakdown is shown in the graphic below...
It’s that time of year again... Dancing with the Sierra Stars!
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/16/2012 02:40 PM
Murphys, CA...This year’s cast has been rehearsing to the theme of Dancing Around the World and will go toe to toe on November 10 at Ironstone Vineyards for the coveted Mirrored Ball award for Best Dancers and People’s Choice Award for most dollars raised in support of the Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation...
Couples include: Lacey Neufeld and Mark Diliberto, Ashley Guillemin and Justin Kuchman, Talia Leyva and Tim Smith, Adrianna Hicks and Bruce Cramer and Evelyn and Mike Mainguth.
Murphys, CA...Art On Main a coop art gallery of mostly local artists played host to some young art lovers las week. The students from Miss Berry's 5th Grade class from Michelson Elementary learned about mediums, subject, and approaches. They were then asked to find four different mediums, and recreate on their pictures frames provided. The students enjoyed listening to music as they took in an opportunity to further their knowledge of art. Their host for the day, was retired teacher and artist Sue King...
Valley Springs School Teacher and Angels Camp Resident Susan Conner's "Star Lily" A Winner in Ron Howard's "Project Imaginat 10n"
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/15/2012 09:31 AM
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 15, 2012 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, Ron Howard and the public, have selected 91 winning photographs from the “Project Imaginat10n,” contest where five innovative celebrities – Eva Longoria (film and TV actress), Jamie Foxx (Academy Award® winner), Biz Stone (co-founder of Twitter), Georgina Chapman (designer and co-founder of Marchesa) and James Murphy (founder of LCD Soundsystem) – will direct short films based on ten of the photos....
Murphys, CA...September started with a bang for Labor Day Weekend, lots of people in Red, White and Blue having a great time. The 2012 Summer Concert Series from Ironstone wrapped up their season with a performance by Jeff Foxworthy on September 8th. On September 15th Murphys Historic Hotel served our Taste-y House Smoked Salmon paired with a Kalamato Olive Tapenade at the Taste of Calaveras at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds, and we were awarded The Best of Calaveras Food! We hosted a talented group of painters from Marin County, who enjoyed painting the wonderful scenery of Calaveras County. Thank you for showing us Murphys through your eyes....
Murphys Man Shot During Dispute! Rock Salt Fired From Shotgun
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/15/2012 12:10 PM
Arnold, CA...On 10/14/12 at approx. 7:40 am Calaveras sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 1800 block of Rawhide Road in Arnold for a report of a man who had been shot. The investigation revealed that on the above date at approx. 7:00 am the suspect, Robert Terry (36) of Arnold, became involved in a verbal dispute with the victim, Jimmy Terry (25) of Murphys. Jimmy Terry is the nephew of Robert. Jimmy was also a wanted parolee at large and had an active CDCR felony warrant for his arrest. During the dispute Suspect Robert shot Victim Jimmy in the abdomen with a single shot from a shotgun while outside the residence. Suspect Robert reportedly told Victim Jimmy to leave the property, at which time Jimmy charged Suspect Robert and threatened to kill him. Suspect Robert, in response to Jimmy running at him shot him once. ..
Tuesday Night Beer & Wine pairing dinner At Alchemy
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/15/2012 12:46 PM
Murphys, CA...Beer & Wine pairing dinner! Featuring samples of some of the world’s great beers and wines from Twisted Oak Winery paired with food. For each course, please circle the wine or beer that you think was the better pairing, and we will tally up the votes at the end of the night....
It's Election Season! Video of VUSD Candidate Tom Pratt at Fundraiser ~By John Hamilton
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 10/13/2012 11:49 AM
Murphys, CA...It's election season and in addition to the Presidential and Supervisors Races we also here locally have those vying for spots on what in many cases elected positions that may hold more significance to the future of our area and it's residences than the more visible ones. Last weekend VUSD School Board candidate Tom Pratt held a fundraiser at The Garden in Murphys and we thought we would stop by to hear what the candidate had to say...