A Time to Look Back as We Move Forward. The Federalist Papers Number Eleven by Publius. Introduction by John Hamilton
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/07/2019 11:18 AM
Arnold, CA...Federalist Eleven was written by Alexander Hamilton and is "Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States" and is below our intro and is available in an audio format if you click the image below. In our sharply politically divided country it may be time for us all to look back and reaffirm that our country really is a collection of ideas and ideals. The Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness that we all at times take for granted was hard fought and narrowly won. In the end our allegiance is not to a King, Dictator or Strong Man but too each other. One thing the founding fathers all agreed on was that human nature is subject to weakness and they took into account human frailties. They devised a system that has at many times protected us from man's and woman's worst enemy which is the reflection that stares back at us all from the mirror.
Click Above to Listen to Federalist Paper Number Eleven by Alexander Hamilton
Reclamation to Host Project Learning Tree Workshop at New Melones Lake
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/07/2019 01:25 PM
Sonora, CA...The Bureau of Reclamation will host a Project Learning Tree workshop for educators March 8 and 9 at New Melones Lake. The workshop is an ecosystems-based curriculum, hosted in collaboration with the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Project Learning Tree workshop attendees will have the option to attend the one or two-day training. The March 8 workshop will focus on becoming a certified Project Learning Tree facilitator, giving attendees the skills to host their own workshop in their local community. The March 9 workshop will give educators the tools to use the curriculum in their classrooms.
Ebbetts Pass Fire District Sponsors “Measure A” to Avoid Cuts in Services
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2019 10:33 AM
Arnold, CA...The Ebbetts Pass Fire District (EPFD) Board of Directors is sponsoring “Measure A,” which is a special tax measure that will fund the continued operation of fire, ambulance and paramedic services to the Upper Highway 4 Corridor. The Fire District serves community members who live in the 225-square-mile District along Highway 4 between Forest Meadows and Bear Valley. The EPFD Board of Directors put forth Measure A to address a $400,000 budget deficit the District is currently facing. If Measure A does not pass, fire, ambulance and paramedic services will have to be cut starting July 1, 2019. Eligible voters will receive ballots in the mail in early April and those ballots must be mailed to the Calaveras County Elections Office by May 7, 2019. In order to pass, Measure A must receive a two-thirds majority, meaning 66.67% of voters must vote “Yes”.
Governor Newsom Signs Charter School Transparency Legislation
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2019 06:53 PM
Sacramento, CA...Alongside representatives from the California Charter Schools Association, California Teachers Association, California School Employees Association, California Federation of Teachers, California School Boards Association, Association of California School Administrators and SEIU California, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Senate Bill 126, historic legislation requiring all schools that receive taxpayer funding to follow the same standards for accountability and transparency.
CCWD to Discuss Lake Tulloch Area Sewer Improvements at March 19 Town Hall
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2019 07:02 PM
Copperopolis, CA...The Calaveras County Water District is holding a town hall meeting in Copperopolis in mid-March to seek community input on an upcoming construction project to improve the District’s sewer system around Lake Tulloch. The project is currently in the planning/design phase, which is expected to be complete by the end of 2019 with construction slated for spring 2020. The town hall meeting is open to the public and will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday March 19 at Black Creek Hall, 920 Black Creek Drive, Copperopolis. CCWD will provide a project overview, take questions and be available for small-group discussions following the presentation.
President Trump with Former United States Hostage in Yemen, Danny Burch
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2019 10:25 PM
Washington, DC... Thank you very much for being here. We have a very big moment because we have Danny Burch back home, where he should be. He was in Yemen, in a very horrible situation — a captive, a prisoner. You can call him whatever you want, but it wasn’t good. He was there for 18 months — even a little more than 18 months — and we got him out. And we had some great help from UAE and all of our friends. But we got Danny out. And he’s just come home, said hello to his family, his beautiful son. Thank you for being here. And it’s nice to see your father back where he belongs.
Forest Service Seeks Public Comment on State OHV Grant Applications
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/05/2019 10:03 AM
Sonora, CA...The Stanislaus National Forest announced a public comment period beginning March 5 on preliminary 2020 off-highway vehicle grant applications. Public comments may be submitted until May 6, 2019. Forest recreation specialists and OHV managers have completed two draft grants for consideration by the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division.
President Trump Welcomes the 2018 Division I FCS National Champions, North Dakota State Bison
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/05/2019 10:52 AM
Washington, DC...It’s a lot of big people I’m standing next to. (Laughter.) These are big, strong, powerful champions, right? SENATOR CRAMER: That’s right. THE PRESIDENT: All champions. Well, I just want to thank everybody for being here. And we’re very excited to welcome to the White House the 2018 FCS National Champions, the North Dakota State University Bison. And that’s with a “Z”. You know, I spell (inaudible) — (laughter and applause). I actually took the “S” out, and I just put the “Z”, because I didn’t want to — SENATOR HOEVEN: You know how to say it. Yep, you know how to say it.
Board of Supervisors Notice of Public Hearing on Industrial Hemp Cultivation
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/05/2019 03:07 PM
San Andreas, CA...BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. LEAD AGENCY: Calaveras County Agriculture Department, 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA 95249. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 9:00 a. m. or soon thereafter to consider adopting an interim urgency ordinance pursuant to Gov. Code 65858 placing a moratorium on commercial and research cultivation of industrial hemp in Calaveras County pending further study and review. The public hearing will be held in the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Chambers, Government Center, 891 Mt. Ranch Road, San Andreas, California.
President Trump at Signing of Executive Order, “National Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End Veteran Suicide”
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/05/2019 10:36 PM
Washington, DC...Thank you very much. I very much appreciate it. I’ll be heading to Alabama on Friday. So I think some of you will be joining me, but we’ll be going down Friday. And we’ll let you know times and when we’re leaving, and how long we’ll be there. It’s been a tragic situation, but a lot of good work is being done. And we’ve been in constant touch with the Governor, and also the Governor of Georgia. And so we’ll be going to the area. We’ll be — Alabama and the general area. We’ll see Governor Ivey. So that’ll be on Friday. Thank you very much.
