Eleanor Ellie A. Thomas August 29, 1927 to March 7, 2014
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/12/2014 10:05 AM
Arnold, CA...Eleanor Ellie A. Thomas August 29, 1927 to March 7, 2014. Born in Boise, Idaho where she grew up and Married C.R. Bob Thomas in 1948. Bob was in the Marine Corps stationed at Camp Pendleton. She worked for Pac Bell for 25 years in Boise and Orange County as a telephone Operator. She had 3 children, Connie (John) St. George of Riverside, CA; Tom (Becky) Thomas of Mountain Ranch, CA; and Scott Thomas of Murphys, CA. She had 5 grandchildren and 12 great grand children.
MCT opens its 20th season with Neil Simon’s hilarious farce, “Rumors”
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 03/12/2014 11:34 AM
Muprhys, CA ...20 years ago this May a group of friends got together to put on a play and Murphys Creek Theatre was born. The play was “Rumors”, by Neil Simon. As an homage to that auspicious beginning, MCT is once again mounting this play with several of the original cast members. “I had forgotten how funny this play actually is”, said artistic director Graham Green, “and I’m really thrilled to be working on it again. It brings back so many memories of the early days.” The returning cast members are: Sheila Doyle playing Claire Ganz, Tom White playing Ernie Cusack, and Terri Wilson (one of the co-founders) playing Cookie Cusack.
Are You Ready For Irish Day??? Great Weather Expected!! Photos And Video From 2013 To Get You In The Mood!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/12/2014 01:05 PM
Murphys, CA...The official weather reports are in and a sunny 75-degree day is predicted for Murphys Irish Day, Saturday, March 15. “The weather plays a major role in the success of this annual celebration,” says Jim Heryford, president of the Murphys Business Association, the organizers of the event. “We couldn’t be more pleased.” Activities begin at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the Congregational Church. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. festivities will include live entertainment, arts and craft vendors, pony rides, a wide variety of foods and beverages, and a raffle with a trip to Ireland as grand prize. At 11 a.m. a parade featuring bagpipes, marching groups, horses and other animals, classic cars, a ten-foot-tall leprechaun and much more will make its way down Main Street....
Tax Season Offers Opportunity to Support Red Cross Disaster Relief
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 03/12/2014 01:21 PM
SACRAMENTO, CA ... It’s tax time once again, and it’s your chance to be a hero for those in need. New this year in the “Voluntary Contributions” section of your California State Income Tax return, is an option to donate to American Red Cross Disaster Relief in California!
Child Care Providers Needed in Amador and Calaveras Counties
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 03/12/2014 03:29 PM
With closure of some child care programs, and the improvement of the economy, there is now an increased need for child care providers in parts of Amador and Calaveras County.
Experts offer drought advice at Columbia College Foundation lecture
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 03/11/2014 12:58 PM
Columbia College Foundation presents “Focus on Foothill Water: Beyond the Drought” A free community event featuring the region’s leading water experts from the Tuolumne-Stanislaus Integrated Regional Watershed Management Group. The presentation will be at Sonora High School Auditorium on Thursday evening March 13. Doors open at 6 pm, The program begins at 6:30 and is expected to last two hours.
Gold Country Roasters...Roasting Golden Beans in Murphys
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/11/2014 02:21 PM
Murphys, CA...We recently had the pleasure to spend a few minutes watching Tonja Peterson roast batches of coffee for Gold Country Roasters. She brings an artist's touch and craftsman's skill to each batch. The temperature and duration of each batch is charted and reviewed to ensure the best tasting coffee for their customers. She roasts coffee for not only their Scott Street location but wholesale customers as well. Gold County Roasters has an almost 20 year history in Murphys with a loyal and growing following. One great benefit of small roasters is that they can be more adventurous in their coffees...
Make Plans Now To Attend Or Exhibit At The 2014 Home & Garden Show March 29 & 30!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/10/2014 08:20 AM
Angels Camp, CA...The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the 2014 Calaveras Home & Garden Show the weekend of March 29th & 30th at Frogtown in Angels Camp. This event is sponsored by Century 21 Tri-Dam Realty, Barrel of Monkeez and Mark Twain Medical Center. "We are really excited about this year's event," said Chamber of Commerce Interim Executive Director Mindy Miller Boyette. "We have a lot of returning vendors and a good mix of new vendors coming. It will be a great weekend." Boyette also mention that it is not too late to sign up as a vendor. For more information call 754.5400 or email chamber@calaveras.org. Find this event of Facebook too! Click Here For Registration Packet
Below are Photos From Last Year's Event
Click Above For Photos From The 2013 Show
Sharon Ash Honored as Mentor of the Month for March 2014
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/10/2014 03:59 PM
Angels Camp, CA....The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program has designated Arnold resident Sharon Ash as its March Mentor of the Month. Sharon has been matched with sixteen-year-old Diana Westphal for the past seven years. “Sharon and Diana enjoy one of our program’s longest continuous friendships,” said Colleen Dolan, Coordinator of Mentoring Programs for the Calaveras County Office of Education. “This means that they both have contributed a lot to the policies, practices, and general strength of the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program.”
