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Forest Service Mobilizes Kids For Conservation |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/24/2008 02:25 PM
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Washington, DC.....The U.S. Forest Service today awarded a half-million dollars in matching funds to mobilize our nation's most important conservation resource: kids. The funds will be used to get more kids outside, up close and personal with nature so they can have fun, get dirty, get healthy and learn.....
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Working Forest Bordering Big Trees State Park Conserved Family Landowners and Leading Forest Stewards Consider Managing Climate Benefits to Supplement Timber Income |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/23/2008 06:43 PM
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San Francisco, CA....Love Creek Forest, a 413-acre family-owned, mixed conifer working forest outside Arnold in Calaveras County, CA, has been conserved through a partnership with the Pacific Forest Trust, the Sierra Nevada Conservancy and the Smith family. Love Creek Forest shares its boundaries with two Sierran treasures, Big Trees State Park and Stanislaus National Fores, and has been managed sustainably under the American Tree Farm System for the last 40 years.....
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Copperopolis is Kick Starting Their Community Plan to Have it Included in County's General Plan |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/23/2008 10:35 PM
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Copperopolis, CA....The town of Copperopolis held a Community Plan Meeting tonight at the Copperopolis Fire House to talk about the vision of Copperopolis. In attendance was Supervisor Russ Thomas, the Plan Community Update Committee Members, others who have contributed to the plan, CDA Director, Stephanie Moreno, Nathan Atherstone from the County Public Works Department and many local residents from Copperopolis. One of the big topics of discussion was Parks and Recreation and how to enhance the recreation and trail opportunities around the....
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Capers: An Interesting Plant That Does Well in the Foothills~By Ken Churches |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/22/2008 09:31 AM
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Caper, is a native of the Mediterranean area, as well as of the tropics. The plant grows about two feet tall and spreading. The vines can be 7 to 10 feet long, and have a very deep root system. The plant is very drought resistant, needs little cultural care, requires good drainage, and is practically free of diseases and insect pests. The fruit is green, elongated, 2-3 inches long, 1/2 - 3/4 inch in diameter, and contains 200-300 seeds. The leaves are oval in shape, leathery and shiny green. The plant is propagated sexually (by seed) or....
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Habitat for Humanity Opened New Warehouse in San Andreas |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/21/2008 03:41 PM
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On Saturday, May 3, the new Habitat for Humanity Calaveras Warehouse, a discount building materials reuse outlet store, opened in San Andreas at 172 California St. The Warehouse will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every subsequent first Saturday of the month. Shoppers will receive huge discounts on building materials, light fixtures, paint, appliances and furniture. Home improvements are made more affordable by shopping at the Warehouse and at the same time all shoppers are helping support affordable housing in Calaveras County.....
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The Last Cattle Drive?~Video By John Hamilton |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/21/2008 07:38 AM
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Angels Camp, CA...Early Saturday Morning a scene out of the old west was played out just East of Angels Camp. A Cattle Drive started on Murphys Grade Road and then proceeded down Rolleri Bypass and ended at the Old Tryon Ranch off of Hwy 4. The Tryon Cattle Drive has become a local tradition every spring. Men and Women on horseback, and a large meandering herd of mooing cattle made their way from one spring pasture to another. Next year if this drive is to continue is will have to find another path. In a few weeks the Rolleri Bypass will be disected by construction of the Angels Camp Bypass and...
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Murphys Nursery Has Another Round of COUPON DEALS for You This Week! |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/21/2008 10:39 PM
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Murphys, CA...More COUPON SPECIALS.....This week Murphys Nursery has Perennial Power on Sale. Bud & Bloom Plant food is also a great deal this week. Click on Coupon to Print....
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First Annual Spring Fling Sidewalk Sale ~By Hanna Heath |
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Posted by: hannaheath on 04/19/2008 12:49 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...SHOPPING! The Angels Camp Business Association presented their first annual "Spring Fling Sidewalk Sale." The sale took place along the entire length of Main Street, Angels Camp, 9am-5pm. Green, Yellow, and Purple Balloons lined the streets signaling the participating merchants. Many business provided refreshments, food, and entertainment including hot dogs, popcorn, Mexican tamales, and a homemade bake sale.....
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"Chef Chat" is Back This Week with Chef James Talking BBQ Sauce |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/18/2008 10:05 AM
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Murphys, CA...This week on Courses #9, the ever so popular, Executive Chef James of Ironstone Vineyards talks "BBQ Sauces." With the warm weather coming, the wonderful smell of BBQ'ing will soon be in the air! He was even so kind to provide our viewers with a yummy recipe for BBQ sauce. Chef James also teaches a very popular series of cooking classes at Ironstone Vineyards that are usually a sell-out......
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Great Appliance Deals at Middleton's Now! |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/05/2008 10:58 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...Locally Owned and operated for over 50 years Middleton's is the best place in the entire Motherlode to purchase Appliances and Furniture for your home. Just click on the ad below and order a truckload or two of new stuff today...
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