Countywide Math Mini Bowl Competition Goes Tech Savvy
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/07/2016 03:05 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Office of Education held its 36th Annual Math Mini-Bowl competition at Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks School in San Andreas on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Approximately 120 fifth and sixth grade students from Calaveras County Schools put their math skills to the test. The following schools were represented: Albert Michelson Elementary, Avery Middle School, Christian Family Learning Center, Hazel Fischer Elementary, Jenny Lind Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary, Rail Road Flat Elementary, San Andreas Elementary, Valley Springs Elementary, West Point Elementary
James Pryor, a 6th grader from Avery Middle School , won 1st place in the Blitz, tied for 2nd place in the Huddle, and was part of the 2nd place Bomb team. Kierian O'Donnell, a 5th grader from Hazel Fischer Elementary, took 2nd place in the Blitz, 1st place in the Huddle, and was part of the 1st place Bomb team.
Historic Hotel Leger's Third Season Of "Backyard Blues 'n' BBQ" Is Going On Now!
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/06/2016 01:20 PM
Mokelumne Hill, CA...The Historic Hotel Leger's third season of their food and music series, "Backyard Blues 'n' BBQ" is underway! The Fabulous Blues Shifters kicked off the season last Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, and there are 14 more outstanding Blues bands from the region that will be performing live in the Hotel's outdoor Pool Courtyard every Sunday afternoon from May 29 through September 4. This year's performers include several new acts that have not performed in prior years, all of whom have outstanding reputations in the Bay Area and Sacramento region. The lineup also includes the first Grammy-nominated artist, Texas bluesman Randy Macallister, who will be winding up his West Coast tour at the Historic Hotel Leger on Sunday, July 17.
Congratulations Graduates From Mark Twain Medical Center
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/02/2016 07:52 AM
San Andreas, CA...Congratulations Graduates From Mark Twain Medical Center & We Are Here To Help You Travel Down Life's Paths...
Questions for Supervisor Candidates From Calaveras Taxpayers Association
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/01/2016 11:48 AM
Copperopolis, CA...The Calaveras County Taxpayers Association invited 7 candidates to answer 7 questions of issues of concern which were not addressed in other forums. All responded and 5 agreed to participate. The candidates provided Yes, No and Maybe answers and had the opportunity for short comments. The questions with background reasons for posting the question are below, followed by answers and brief comments from candidates. We also are conducting an online poll asking for public response to the questions as well. The link is at the end below. We plan to publish the public result on this website.
CUSD Threads The AB30 Needle & Calaveras High Logo To Remain The Same
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/26/2016 10:47 AM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras High School was faced with AB30 this year which mandated the removal of our Redskin Mascot, which has been in place since the mid 1940’s. The dignity and pride that we have maintained in the use of our logo will not change. Our Mascot Selection Committee was comprised of Calaveras High School alumni, Calaveras High School staff, community members and most importantly Calaveras High school students representing each grade level. The committee chaired by Mike Koepp, CHS Athletic Director, asked for input from all sources that wished to submit their thoughts to suggest a new mascot for our school. All that data was gathered through an on-line survey as well as hand-submitted forms to our office.
Makayla Ruthrauff Is Miss Calaveras 2016! Her court is Sierra Stackpole & Brighton Hamari. Full Video & Photos
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/20/2016 05:21 PM
Frogtown, USA...The 2016 Miss Calaveras Is....Makayla Ruthrauff and her court is Sierra Stackpole & Brighton Hamari. Miss Ruthrauff follows in the royal footsteps of her mother and sister. The Miss Calaveras competition for 2016 was a great show and great group of young ladies. Taking the stage for Miss Calaveras were Macy Breaux (Bret Harte), Hailey Long (Calaveras), Brighton Hamari (Bret Harte), Emma Hampton (Calaveras), Makayla Ruthrauff (Calaveras), and Sierra Stackpole (Calaveras). We have over 100 photos and complete video of the pageant.
May 13 "Gypsy" Tiger Fest Fundraiser in Rail Road Flat
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/13/2016 02:12 PM
Rail Road Flat, CA...Violinist Kim Angelis of Astoria, Oregon will return to her former hometown of Rail Road Flat to give a fundraising performance on Friday, May 13. The event will be the 7th annual “Tiger Fest,” which is organized by the Friends of Rail Road Flat School. Since Kim Angelis is known as the “Gypsy Violinist”, the evening at the Rail Road Flat Community Hall will not only feature her performance with Josef Gault but also a complete dinner with a Gypsy theme. Doors open at 5:00 pm for a social hour at the no-host bar, followed by the performance at 6:00 pm. Dinner will be served at intermission.
Mokelumne Hill, CA...The Moke Hill Music Festival is the vision of Allen Biggs, a professional musician whose family has had a home in Mokelumne Hill for 50 years. Allen's musical colleagues, who perform in the finest Bay Area ensembles, will be coming to Gold country for the second year of this dynamic event celebrating new and exciting acoustic music. We invite you to join us for a weekend unlike any other!
Mokelumne Hill, CA...Surrounded by love, Sydney "Syd" Mathos Cilenti passed away at Mark Twain Convalescent Hospital (San Andreas) early Sunday evening on May 8, 2016. She was 83. Syd considered herself a life-long resident of Calaveras County having moved here in 1953. With her husband, Joe Mathos, Syd ran the gas station in downtown Moke Hill across the street from Shutter Tree Park until the late 1960's.
Unknown Subject Fled On Foot After Injury Accident( Update...Driver Has Been Found)
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/05/2016 11:33 AM
West Point, CA... (Update...The driver, Joseph Shortal, has been located and charges will be filed for Felony Hit and Run.) An unknown party was driving a Chevy in the eastbound traffic lane of State Route 26 at an unknown speed. A 73 year old Stockton man was driving his Ford and was stopped on private property preparing to turn left onto westbound SR-26. After checking both directions on SR-26, and when it was clear, He proceeded to turn left onto westbound SR-26 and established the right of way. The person that fled the scene observed the Ford entering SR-26 and applied his brakes forcefully. The Ford almost completed it's left turn and was established within the westbound traffic lane. The driver of the Chevy lost traction with the roadway and began to slide to the left into the westbound traffic lane.
