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SierraSentry Provides Mountain Home Owners Piece of Mind |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/17/2008 08:42 AM
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Owning your own mountain home can be a rewarding and enjoyable family experience. Unfortunately, it can also offer its own challenges. Whether you are a second home owner or a full-timer you may have concerns regarding the maintenance, safety and upkeep of your property while you’re away. From a distance, ongoing care and maintenance can be difficult and worrisome.....
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Structure Fire in Angels Camp ~By Hanna Heath |
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Posted by: hannaheath on 03/16/2008 07:43 PM
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Angels Camp, CA….A structure fire has been reported at 1104 Bragg Street in Angels Camp. Angels Camp Fire Department was first on scene with three engines; engine 211,212, and 213. Angels Camp, Altaville Melones, Murphys, and San Andreas fire were all departments dispatched. All engines were released except for Angels Camp Fire and one engine from Altaville Melones. “Erik Alldrin and Dennis Brower were the first firefighters on scene with engine 211 and were able to extinguish the fire from the deck,” shared Assistant Chief Terry Bullock.....
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Yellow Blooms Line the Road into Ironstone Vineyards for Daffodil Days ~By Hanna Heath |
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Posted by: hannaheath on 03/16/2008 04:48 PM
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Murphys, CA…. Ironstone Vineyards was in full bloom for Daffodil Days 2008, this weekend. The yellow celebration included food, wine, art and thousands of daffodils. Ironstone has 14 acres of approximately 500,000 daffodils in bloom during this time of year, creating a yellow field of blooms along the road into the vineyards and winery….
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"Luck of the Irish" Murphys Irish Day 2008 ~By Hanna Heath (Updated with full parade Video & over 170 Photos) |
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Posted by: hannaheath on 03/15/2008 05:02 PM
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Murphys, CA….Thousands of people lined the streets of down town Murphys this afternoon for the 17th annual Irish Day celebration. The yearly Irish tradition brought the “Luck of the Irish” weather, wet and cold. For the first half of the morning the sun was peaking through the large puffy clouds with a slight mist in the air, common weather in Ireland. Around one o’clock after the parade had ended; a total change in weather had thousands of people fleeing for cover. The light mist had turned into rain, hail, and then snow. The bad weather however didn’t stop thousands of locals and tourists from all over the United States from coming and celebrating St. Patrick…..
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St. Patrick's Dinner at Irish Vineyards ~By Hanna Heath |
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Posted by: hannaheath on 03/14/2008 08:53 PM
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Vallecito, CA….The hammered dulcimer played by Scott Williams was the perfect backdrop for the eloquently relaxing evening at Irish Vineyards in Vallecito. Irish Vineyards held their fourth annual St. Patrick ’s Day dinner in their creatively decorated tasting room at 2849 Highway 4. Dinner was prepared and served by Tallahan’s Café in Arnold. Authentic Irish appetizers and entrées were served to many wine club members……
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In the Mood to Discuss "A New Earth" Recommended by the Oprah Book Club? |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/13/2008 11:02 AM
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Murphys, CA...A new Book Discussion Group has started in Murphys every Saturday at 11am from March 8th thru May 17th. This will be a 10 week long event. This week they will be discussing "ECKHART TOLLE'S A NEW EARTH: AWAKENING TO YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE." The meetings will be held at Skyhawk Retreat, 1480 Pennsylvania Gulch Road, Murphys.....
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Spring Has Sprung and the Daffodil Days are Blooming at Ironstone Vineyards! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/12/2008 09:48 AM
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Murphys, CA...Spring has sprung and the daffodil days are blooming. Ironstone Vineyards welcomes the Northern California Daffodil Society for their regional daffodil bloom competition and the Calaveras Garden Club. The Daffodil Society will host their exhibit at the winery from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m on Saturday and Sunday March 15th & 16th....
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Mineral Restaurant Named One of America's Top Restaurants!~By Maya Radisich |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/10/2008 11:25 PM
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Murphys, CA...Mineral restaurant, located in the charming gold rush town of Murphys, Ca. was named one of America’s top restaurants and received an Award of Distinction from Wine Enthusiast Magazine, featured in the February 2008 issue. Selection, service, individuality, and value are all considered. The judging panel, composed of members of the magazines editorial staff and wine professionals also consider storage methods, stemware choices, service options, special events, menus, and the wine list. Winners are considered the nations most quality minded and innovative restaurants.....
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New Comforming Loan Limits!~By Michelle Young |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/10/2008 11:16 PM
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At LAST! We have a NUMBER! The final analysis has finally been completed by Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac telling us what the new conforming loan limits are for our State. Unfortunately they vary county by county, so if you need information for any counties not listed here, please give me a call, or send me an email for the limits. There are rules that apply to these new loan limits, some lenders will not allow cash out, while others will, some will not allow the loan to be processed until July, some are taking loans now, some are requiring....
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Twisted Oak is Having Another Contest Already?!~By Jeff Stai |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/10/2008 09:07 PM
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Vallecito, CA...It is Murphys Irish Day This Saturday and Twisted Oak is having another contest already?! Stop by their Murphys Tasting Room on Main Street and say "ello!" Yes, Another Contest! It's already Spring bottling time and we need help writing one of our back labels. If your entry is chosen as the best, you'll earn a full case of 2007 Ruben's Blend (Ruben is my personal Rubber Chicken.) The deadline for entry is March 18th, so get your pencils warmed up! All of the details can be found on El Bloggo Torcido (The Twisted Blog.)....
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