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Calaveras Council of Governments Policy Conference April 30 at Ironstone |
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Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/09/2014 03:21 PM
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Murphys CA ... The Calaveras Council of Governments Policy Conference welocmes guest speakers Will Kempton, Executive Director, Transportation California and Sharon Scherzinger, Executive Director, El Dorado Transportation Commission. Kempton has 40 years of experience in transportation, public service and government affairs, and is currently serving as Executive Director of Transportation California, an industry-based transportation advocacy group. Mr. Kempton’s career began at Caltrans, including stints as chief of the Office of Revenue Management, Assistant Director in charge of Legislative and Congressional Affairs, and finally in 2004, as Director of Caltrans. Before his tenure as Caltrans Director, Mr. Kempton served as Director of the Santa Clara County Traffic Authority,as partner in Smith, Kempton & Watts, and as Assistant City Manager of the City of Folsom. Most recently he served as Chief Executive Officer of the Orange County Transportation Authority. Mr. Kempton will bring us the latest on transportation funding, financing, and related planning issues that impact regional and local governments. He offers lessons learned, new strategies for this current political climate and what’s trending on state and federal transportation and funding issues....
 
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O.A.R.S. Releases 2014 Pre-Season Rafting Forecast |
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Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/09/2014 12:44 PM
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Angels Camp, CA....The worldwide leader in whitewater rafting with river trips throughout the western U.S., O.A.R.S., announces which river systems will feature the best boatable flows, including early-season big water runs, for the 2014 season. O.A.R.S.’ 2014 whitewater rafting forecast follows this week’s above-average SNOTEL snowpack reports in the Rocky Mountains from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Based on regional data from specific river drainage basins, O.A.R.S. anticipates an exciting and lengthy season, with early season high-water trips, on the Salmon and Snake Rivers in Idaho, the Yampa River and Green River through the Gates of Lodore in Dinosaur National Monument, as well as on the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon in Canyonlands National Park. In Idaho, with current snowpack in the Salmon River drainage at 119 percent of average and the Hells Canyon drainage at 123 percent of average, Curt Chang, O.A.R.S. Idaho Regional Manager says peak flows are anticipated in late May. “High flow for the Middle Fork Salmon is predicted at 6.5 feet, and 69,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) for the Main Salmon,” he said. “[The Snake River through] Hells Canyon is dam controlled so that will not likely get higher than 40,000 cfs.”
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A Few Tips From The CSLB to Protect Yourself From Bad Contractors. |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/09/2014 10:32 AM
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Calaveras County, CA...We have all either heard of, know someone or have ourselves been a victim of a bad contractor. There are, unfortunely, people out there who just want to take your money without doing any work...shocking, I know! It's such a big problem, that the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) conducts sting operations with local police to try and catch these "contractors". There is even a new T.V. show on Spike called Catch a Contractor. The show focuses on families who have been burned by someone promising work, but fail to follow through and were left with unfinished, and sometimes unsafe, living conditions. Like this family...
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Lawn Mower Round-Up Lawn Mower Replacement Program |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/09/2014 10:51 AM
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San Andreas, CA...Did you know that using a typical gas mower for one year can pollute as much as a car driven for 22,000 miles??? The Calaveras Air Pollution Control District (APCD) has initiated a grant program designed to assist the public in the replacement of existing gasoline or diesel-powered lawn mowers with cordless, zero-emission, electric lawn mowers. The APCD is offering a $145 rebate to any Calaveras County resident that replaces their current gasoline or diesel powered lawn mower with a zero-emission, cordless lawn mower....
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Calaveras Sherrif's Logs For April 3-9, 2014 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/09/2014 03:23 PM
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San Andreas, CA...The latest Calaveras County Sheriff's Office logs.
We would like to Thank Signal Service for Sponsoring our Law Enforcement Category! |
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Theodore Roosevelt Berrum Jr. November 9, 1938 to April 5, 2014 |
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Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/08/2014 03:06 PM
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| Hughson CA ... Theodore Roosevelt Berrum JR. passed away Saturday April 5, 2014 in Hughson, CA., he was 75 years old. Ted was born November 9, 1938 in Reno, NV. He worked in the Fire Service for 31 years , loved wood working, spending time with his grandkids and was a proud Mason. He was a devoted Husband and Father. Ted was preceded in death by his Wife, Elizabeth in 2007. He is survived by, daughters Cassie Berrum of Redwood City, ca., and Kristin (Steve) Kovacs of Murphys, CA., and Grandchildren Haley and Ryan Kovacs... |
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What’s Happening in Murphys this Week April 8 through April 19 |
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Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/08/2014 03:47 PM
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Murphys , CA ... What’s Happening in Murphys this Week April 8 through April 19. 17th Annual Spring Obsession Art Show at Ironstone Vineyards - Join us for our 17th Annual Spring Obsession Art Show, 10 am to closing daily until Mothers Day Weekend. Come and enjoy fabulous art created by talented local artists. It Pays to Shop (and Taste) Local - The Ironstone Heritage Museum, Marisolio Tasting Bar and Creative Cookware each offer discounts on Tuesdays and Wednesdays while, on Wednesdays, Tea an' Tiques offers Calaveras residents & seniors a discount on the purchase of any box or tin of TEA.. Twisted Oak offers complimentary wine tastings on Tuesdays. Restrictions apply but make sure to let them know you're a local when you're out supporting our local businesses...
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Murphys Hotel Easter Brunch April 20 |
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Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/08/2014 04:14 PM
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Caltrans Road Report For April 6-12, 2014 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/07/2014 08:39 AM
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Stockton, CA...The latest and greatest road report to keep you abreast of all the upcoming Caltrans repairs and delays in our areas and throughout District 10. The complete report is enclosed....
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Bret Harte Swam at Jackson Community Pool this past Friday in a |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/06/2014 08:25 PM
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In our first true cold weather meet of the year, the Bret Harte swimmers were still able to swim well and defeat both Amador and Argonaut teams. By mid meet the scores got very close and the Bret Harte Team Captains had to huddle their team together and fire up the swimmers to finish strong and go on to win the meet. Standout swims included junior Josh Brady swimming personal bests in all 4 of his events, swimming freesytle in all three relays and the 100 yard freestyle, proving in his rookie year that he is now one of the team's top freestylers. Sophomore Katie Johnson swam the longest freestyle event for the team, the 500 yard freestyle and dropped 18 seconds off her previous time, confirming her spot as one of the top distance freestylers for the Bret Harte girls team. Another first year swimmer and one to watch is freshman Tyler Carlson; as he has moved his way into the position of third ranked butterflier for the boys team, placing and scoring points in the 100 yard butterfly...
Picture One: Junior Shelby Warner and Freshman Rebekah Powell in the 100 yard Butterfly
Picture Two: Junior Shane Becker and Freshman Tyler Carlson in the 200 yard freestyle Relay. |
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