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48,000 grains should be about right. Go with a metered demand unit if your budget will allow. Either Clack or Fleck
Hello Everyone,
My current water softener is just about shot. I need to order a new one pretty soon.
Looking for advice on sizing. These are my test results from the county health department
All results are ppm
Chloride 26
Flouride .37
Hardness as CaCO3 370 (21.6 gpg)
Iron 1.8
Sodium 9
Sulfate 76
Manganese <.05
Bacteria, nitrates, nitrites etc. are all 0
We have 2 adults and 2 kids. We have 3 bathrooms. No big water hogs like hot tub etc.
I have attempted to test my flow rate. Using the method described on budget water.com I came up with 13.55gpm.
Using the bucket method I filled a 5 gallon bucket in 34 seconds. This was done at a hose bib in my softener room just after the pressure tank. This method results in about 9gpm
I am comfortable with diy but have no plumbing experience. I am planning to order a softener online and assemble it myself. I plan to hire a local plumber or handyman to install the softener.
Also considering an iron filter like filox, catalos etc.
Any opinions on the best place to order?
Last edited by ribs1; 02-12-2012 at 08:06 PM.
48,000 grains should be about right. Go with a metered demand unit if your budget will allow. Either Clack or Fleck
[B]No, plumbing ain't rocket science. Unlike rocket science, plumbing requires a license[B]
I would recommend a 2 Cubic foot softener and pre-filtration, Filox/Pyrolox would be ideal but the backwash rates of Pyrolox are difficult.
Some in here may recommend a 1.5 Cu. Ft. softener, this would be fine as well. The slightly larger 2.0 cu. ft. unit will increase efficiency slightly.
Your general water test looks decent, nothing really stands out.
Iron removal may be done with a birm system. I am not a big fan of birm, but I do have several customers that sell a lot of them successfully. As long as the oxygen levels in the water are adequate, the birm works fairly well. Pyrolox almost always works, and the media lasts a long time as long as it is backwashed regularly. It is just difficult to backwash due to its 25 GPM per Sq. Ft. requirements. Several of my customers backwas it at 15 GPM per Sq. Ft with success, but I recommend higher.
If you decide to remove the iron with the softener, then I would highly recommend the 2 Cu.ft. Again, the 1.5 will work, it is just a question of salt and water efficiency.
Iron removal with a softener can be done, but... it should be avoided. If you are dealing with an extremely tight budget, then a softener will work for iron removal. Otherwise, a proper iron removal system would be a better solution.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for the advice so far fellas.
Budget is not really a concern. I plan to live in this house forever so I would like to get the best possible system for long term success. Obviously I don't want to waste money, otherwise I would just call the local culligan or kinetico guy. I don't mind spending the money for the ideal size softener and a filox iron filter if necessary especially if it will save money long term on salt, maintenance etc.
Pre-treatment, a Pyrolox/Filox system, 9x48 tank is slightly undersized but due to your available water supply it will be the largest I would recommend. You mentioned testing the water from a hose bib, this should not be done due to the small port size on most hose bibs. You can replace the hose bib with a ball valve/hose bib that is full port and get a much more accurate reading. If you can get 13 GPM then a better choice would be the 10x54 Pyrolox/filox system with a Fleck 7000SXT valve. Follow that with a 12x52 Softener with the Fleck 7000 SXT controler and you will have a great unit that should last many years.
As a side note, Pyrolox/Filox systems take a lot of water to start up. Do not be surprised if the water comes out "dirty" for a long time during the backwashing cycle. I would recommend putting the unit into backwash and let it run for a couple hours to clean the maganese Dioxide media. The Pyrolox/Filox filter media is dirtier than dirt.
I have some contacts that will sell direct, pm me if you want more info. I do not sell but I know a lot of good distributors of this equipment.
Ribs, I would not suggest an iron filter for only 1.8 ppm of clear water iron. A correctly sized softener will have no problem removing it and all that is needed is to clean the resin and valve internals once every 4-6 weeks with a 1/4 cup of Iron Out dissolved in 1-2 gallons of water and poured into the water in the salt tank and either catching it the night it is supposed to regenerate or do a manual regeneration the night you think it will regenerate.
You will save the price of the filter and any maintenance plus a lot of water, reducing pump wear and water use and keep drain water flow to a minimum. Plus floor space.
Using the info at the link in my signature, you would need to add only 8 gpg (2*4) to your already 22 gpg of hardness and program for the best salt dose to get a regeneration on average of every 7 days with a 24hr reserve of 8K. That should be a 2.5 cuft softener.
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I agree that a correctly sized and serviced softener will indeed remove 1.8 ppm of iron but, the key here is properly serviced and my vast experience as someone that has sold, installed and serviced softeners for 35 years or so tells me that a lot of things happen and folks stop doing the maintenance. Things like, sell the house and not tell the new owners. Or the husband dies and the wife has no clue and often does not want to either. So many years ago I stopped treating iron with a softener. I will admit that I am a cover my ass kind of guy (and with lawyers these days you need to be) and as I've said in the past when the unit goes tits up and the customer is pissed off, you can stand there and argue with him till you're blue in the face but I guarantee you that in his mind you are the jerk that sold him equipment that was not designed for his conditions and you can believe that he's going to tell the whole damn neighborhood what a schmuck you are. Not worth the argument and really not worth the bad press.
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I agree. Softeners can be used for iron removal but the efficiency losses, the potential problems, the chemical cleaning, etc... Iron filteration units are simple, cheap, and effective. Even birm under the right condition works extremely well. I have several customers using Filter Ag+ for iron removal, the media is cheap, it doesnt take a lot of water to backwash, and the regeneration frequency is not that critical. Not only that, but the water can be reused for irrigation in some municpalities. Filox is an amazing media, but for most cases, it is totally overkill. It is one of those medias that works perfectly almost every time it is used, but is it really necessary? I prefer selling Pyrolox mainly because I am not a pro on every water supply in every community across the US, and it eliminates the potential for complaints.
If you are on an serious budget, then a softener may be ok for iron removal, in your application, you will use approximately 20-30% more salt, and the chemicals used to keep the resin clean will also become part of the environment. Iron removal treatment, excluding Pot Perm greensand systems add nothing to the environment except for some additional water use. But... we even have systems that use no additional water for Iron removal by utilizing a twin tank/single valve configuration. The water softening regeneration water is used to clean the iron removal media so the additional water use problem is solved. You can always buy a birm filter cartridge for about $15 dollars and do a quick pilot test to see if it as a proper media for your application.
Thanks for the advice fellas,
I have a few more questions.
1. Can I run a line that comes off between the iron filter and softener? The reason I ask is that I would like to run a hose bib outside for filling an inflatable pool for my kids. No reason to use soft water for this, but getting the iron out would be good.
2. Also I would like to have hard water for filling aquarium tanks but again no iron. I plan to raise African Cichlids. These fish do really well in hard water but the iron will stain tanks, gravel ets.
Your idea of using the soft water for specific applications and not for others is excellent. It will save you some salt and waste water. Just tee a line between the two units and you will be fine.
Wondering what size Filox filter I would need should I choose to go this route. Also, with only 2ppm iron, how often would I have to backwash the iron filter?
Technically, filox is supposed to be backwashed daily. Now a reality check, every third or fourth day will be fine. Birm can be backwashed even less often. Micro-Z/Filter ag+/turbidex/ weekly is fine for most residential applications. If water waste is a concern, the water can be used for irrigation if your local code allows this. Be sure to check for any problems with this if you care about your lawn or whatever you are reusing the water on. This waste water will have slightly elevated turbidity and iron. Not usually bad for your lawn. I have a condutivity monitor on my drain line of my entire water system and this diverts all lower tds waste (non salty) to the lawn. Not acceptable by my local code but....
10x54 filox if you can handle the high backwas rate.
Last edited by ditttohead; 02-14-2012 at 08:58 PM.
Hi Fellas,
Sorry to bring back this old thread. Still haven't bought the new softener. Wife decided we needed new windows first.
Anyway, I am wondering if I can get a few more questions answered.
1. To Gary, You recommended a 2.5 cuft softener. When I plug the numbers into the chart on your website, I come up with 3.0cuft. I am using your chart incorrectly?
2. Also to Gary, I know you don't like the 7000sxt valve so what valve would you recommend? The 5600 seems to have a max of 2cuft of resin. I am planning to buy this softener online probably from Ohio pure water and as everyone knows Clack is not an option.
3. Should I be using sst-60 resin? I don't mind paying the extra 200 bucks or so if it will be more efficient and or remove the iron better.
I have decided against adding an iron filter as my iron is only 1.8ppm. The cost of a filox iron filter is almost $1000 and that buys a lot of salt. I don't want the extra water use, well pump wear or extra water discharging into my septic system.
If anyone else has anything to add please feel free and thanks to everyone for all your advice so far.
I love my 7000SXT thus far, but have only had it a couple of months. Only time will tell, but I got it based on the recommendations of several here that sell & install them with great success.
Using your numbers in the first post, I would calculate 31gpg total hardness including iron. Assuming 4 people use approx 60GPPPD, with a 2.0 cu ft:
5 day regen using 8 lbs of salt (16 per regen), to remove 44,640/48K grains (with reserve), about 1168 lbs per year, at about $124
4 day regen using 6 lbs of salt (12 lbs per regen), to remove 37,200/40K grains, using about 1095 lbs of salt (think pounds not poured into the environment), and spend about $116.34.
Step up to a 3.0 cu ft softener, and you get:
10 day regens using 10 lbs of salt (30 per regen), to remove 81,840/81K grains, 1095 lbs of salt per year, at a cost of about $116.34 (this assumes you never go over your reserve, otherwise you will have hard water bleed thru)
8 day regens using 8 lbs of salt (24 per regen), to remove 66,960/72K grains, 1095 lbs of salt per year, costing about $116.34
7 day regens using 6 lbs of salt (18 lbs per regen), to remove 59,520/60K grains, 939 lbs per year, at $99.72
5 day regens using 4 lbs of salt (12 per regen) to remove 44,640/48K grains, 876 lbs per year, $93.08
(Of course, a 2.5 would fall somewhere in between these two, just compare initial purchase costs and annual savings to figure out what works for you)
Hope this gives you some parameters to assist in your choice of system.


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I was worried about the noise and positioning on an existing desk. It's relatively quiet, I'm in an open area and so far seems to be ok. Speed adjustments are fine, can configure the display (and silence it). There are some options I haven't used yet (USB charging and bluetooth)
Like others have mentioned each time you restart it, it starts on the lowest speed. It would be nice to have it resume the previous speed and ramp up slowly. (Posted on 3/13/14)
I bought this treadmill because after years of sitting while I work, I started to develop a lot of aches and pains in my legs, back and butt. On the weekend, or on vacation, these went away, so I knew the sitting was the culprit. I tried standing for a while, but I tend to lock my knees so it put too much strain on them. The second I started walking on the treadmill, all my pain went away. The cost is high, but I consider it an investment in my health and future.
The pros: My body feels great, and everything is easy to do while you are walking. I thought there would be some sort of adjustment period while I learned to type and walk, but it was instantaneous. I basically just forget I am walking. No one I speak to on the phone can tell I am walking. If my feet didn't get tired, I could easily walk 9-10 miles per day, but I have settled into a pattern where I walk about 5 (about half my day) and then sit the rest of the day. It's a good balance.
Cons: As other reviews have noted, the console is lame, but I didn't buy it for the console, so my expectations were low and it's not that important to me. I had to build myself a higher desk, and make sure I also had a sitting desk for those times when my feet need a rest, which was a big commitment of time and money, but again, worth it to me. The biggest con for me is that I live in an apartment and even though the treadmill is very quiet in my room and people on the phone can't hear it, my downstairs neighbor can definitely hear me walking. Luckily I have a section of my apartment that is over the vestibule and so I can put the treadmill there and it doesn't bother her, but it could have been a significant problem. I called the company and they had no solution for this.
Overall, I love this thing! (Posted on 12/15/13)
I really love working on my treadmill. I use a computer while I walk on it. solidly built. easy to move around. would be nice if it was less expensive. (Posted on 7/18/13)
I've been using this constantly since I bought it. Allows me to walk several miles every day while I'm working at my desk. The only irritant: you can't jump to a particular speed. After you press Start, if you want to walk 2.0 miles per hour, you have to press the "Up" speed arrow 16 more times to get up to the desired speed. You get used to it, though. (Posted on 7/18/13)
I have owned this product for a few days and I love it. The treadmill seems to be of good quality construction, of course time will tell if the treadmill continues to work well in the coming months/years.
I spend 10 to 12 hours per day at my desk, mostly writing software. But I also do tech support and manage a network remotely. I find that the treadmill is a little too distracting at this point to write software while walking. But I love the treadmill for doing tech support and other administrative tasks. I have a sit-stand desk, and I roll the treadmill into place under my desk whenever I want to walk while working. Then I roll the treadmill away from my desk when I want to lower the desk to work seated in a chair. The treadmill weights about 115 lbs, so moving it back and forth might be challenging for someone who is slightly built. This treadmill weighs much less than other treadmills though.
Some of the other reviews mention frustration with the control panel. I do not feel frustrated with the control panel - I think it works well. The control panel does not remember the last speed entered, so that would be a nice feature for the next revision. Perhaps a slow acceleration to the last speed, I know the manufacturers are concerned about lawsuits from starting at high speeds (spoke with them on the phone).
Overall this seems to be a great product. (Posted on 7/18/13)
Loving the treadmill. I had a standing desk already and I love walking a few hours at work each day. Would highly recommend.
If the manufacture were to want to improve on this model, you have to single tap on the speed up button for each .1 MPH you want. It would be nice if you could hold it down. Also, I've had to tape the cord to the back and side for when I slide it in and out. (Posted on 7/18/13)
I've had this treadmill for over 2 mos now. At the time I purchased it Lifespan didn't have an electric desk, so I purchased a ConSet electric desk to use with this. The Conset desk is super solid and I'd buy it again separately even though Lifespan sells their own now -- I would not like having the console where my body rests against the desk cut-out.
Onto the treadmill: little to no shock absorption. Yes, its very important to me even though I'm not running on it. It also came with two diagonal 3/4" lines that reach across the entire belt. I haven't had time to call Lifespan about it but it works fine thus far.
My biggest gripe about this unit is its console. It sucks. I rate the console 1 Star merely because it turns on. It only has a 4 digit readout (I had over 10k steps by the second use). You also have to start from a speed of zero *every single time* you un-pause it. I have to jump on and off of this thing all day long, and this is driving me berserk. It also will not up or down-increment unless you push the button each tenth of a mile. So you have to push the button 20 times to get to a speed of 2.0 MPH, which is the minimum that I walk at while working. It also does not sync -- ever -- to the online Lifespan Fitness Club so that you can track your data and progress. They also have no smartphone apps so that you could sync it that way.
The treadmill is quiet and thus far none of my clients has noticed that I'm on a treadmill (although the console does have loud, annoying beeps when buttons are pushed). There seems to be only one other major competitor in this market right now, and I did seriously consider them as their treadmill is a lot shorter than this one. This one could easily be 1.5' shorter than it is. But they seem to have quality-control issues, severe delays on delivering their machines, and various reviews I'd read stated that their machines were quite loud. So I am overall pleased with this unit, the treadmill is good quality, I just sincerely hope that they come out with a console that functions as though it were not created the same time as my old Atari.
I do love walking while working and will never stop. After 25 years of sitting most of the day doing computer work (and becoming very damaged from such) I was forced to either stand up to work or quit working. I discovered treadmill desks from searching for stand-up desks. I currently walk 50% of the time and stand 50% . I purchased a Wellness Mat to put on top of my treadmill while just standing on it, again because the deck on this thing is rock hard. I also purchased a Varier Move Stool, figuring I might use that on it as well, but haven't yet. I do have a little desk in my kitchen and I'm using my Move Stool there and had I been sitting on one of those things the past 25 years I very likely wouldn't have problems I'm having now. I also purchased the Contour Free2 rollermouse and that has been instrumental in walking while working. (Posted on 7/18/13)
If you've been thinking about getting a walking desk, do it!! I bought this TR1200-DT3 treadmill base and got a standing desk from another company and am loving the combo. (The standard LifeSpan desk that can be bought with the treadmill wouldn't work for me without lots of addition$ to raise up computer monitors to eye level, etc.) The treadmill is solidly built, super quiet (my footsteps make more noise), and as sturdy as anything I've used at the gym.
Working and walking felt a tiny bit awkward for the first 30 minutes or so and after that I kept forgetting I was on a treadmill. I'm typing this at a leisurely 1.1 MPH pace and can pretty much do everything walking that I can when sitting at a desk.
I'm a grad student and work part time from home for a software company and was sitting way too much. I don't have as much time to go to the gym these days, so this is a great low-impact way to stay active, sneak in exercise, and help beat the mid-day energy slump. I'm really happy with the treadmill and am looking forward to using it for years to come. (Posted on 3/10/13)
I've been using the TR1200-DT3 for about 1.5 months, and I absolutely love it. It's built very, very strong and is extremely quiet. I bought this version of the treadmill because I have a built in desk that doesn't move and because I have four monitors--so I can't simply plop a laptop or single monitor up on a desk such as the one that comes with the TR1200-DT5. Also, I want the option to sit when I want to, because I don't think I'll ever be walking 8-10 hours per day (and, in fact, these treadmills only support 6 hours a day).
The treadmill really is quiet. I often participate in conference calls and I use a Polycom speakerphone right from my 11' x 13' home office. No one on the call can hear that I'm walking. The motor itself is virtually silent and the only sound you hear is the belt slipping along the treadmill track (very quiet) and your feet hitting the treadmill. Because you'll be walking slowly, your feet don't make much noise at all (or at least mine don't). I walk barefoot on mine.
Also, it's easy to move. There are wheels on the front end, and all I do when I want to switch between sitting/walking is lift up the back end a bit and roll the treadmill away from my sitting area. I don't even unplug it, so it's easy to do.
I'm currently walking at 1.3 MPH. This may not seem like much, but for me it's a sweet spot because I have to do a lot of thinking for my job and a lot of typing, and this is a comfortable speed. The thing about a treadmill desk is that it's not really about speed--I get speed workouts in when I run and therefore tax my cardiovascular system heavily at that time--it's really about moving your body throughout the day. Walking at a slow pace accomplishes exactly what a treadmill desk is for--getting your body moving. There are a lot of muscles involved in walking at a slow pace. These muscles are all over, too: your feet, calves, thighs, hamstrings, groin, hips, glutes (your butt), obliques...honestly, all the way up to your head. Pain that I used to experience while standing up, say, in a long checkout line has vanished. I've got a pretty strong back but for some reason standing up in a still position would really bother me after even five minutes (and I'd be forced to stretch), and now that pain is gone.
Another thing that I notice in my situation is because I work in the downstairs portion of my home, which tends to be cooler than upstairs. During the colder parts of the year (I'm in the Boston area) I would have to wear a heavy shirt and heavy socks to stay warm, and even then I'd be a little on the chilly side. While walking on the treadmill I wear nothing but a t-shirt and a pair of shorts, with bare feet, and I'm plenty warm.
The biggest hurdle for me was that I have four monitors and a built in desk, and though I was hopeful it wouldn't be difficult, while walking my monitors were a little bit too low for me. This became annoying after walking for a while. I had to stare strongly downward at my main monitor and even my upper monitors were below my line of straight-vision. What I ended up doing was building a monitor stand that can raise/lower at the press of a button. I wrote a detailed blog post about it here, for those that are interested: http://steveseymourblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/BuildingTheUltimateTreadmillDeskPartOne.html#!/2012/11/BuildingTheUltimateTreadmillDeskPartOne.html. It's a seven part blog post, so hang in there if you think my situation applies to you. I hope my posts inspire someone to go for it, because now I truly love my treadmill desk configuration. Honestly, it's not that hard to do even if you don't have a ton of carpentry skills. I purposefully kept the building of mine simple with the hopes of leading someone else to a great treadmill desk configuration.
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I've had my TR1200-DT3 for about 6 months. I should have bought one of these a LONG time ago! It's easy to set up and use. The treadmill is super quiet and I generally go 1 mph while I work. A very easy pace. I walk for half my work day and stand through the other 4 hours. My health has improved greatly and this machine has worked flawlessly. I have no idea how long it will last, but when it eventually wears out (whenever that might be), I plan to buy another. I highly recommend this product. (Posted on 10/26/12)
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Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials April 23 - 29
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2014 11:40 PM
Murphys & Angels Camp, CA... Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. Prairie Fresh Premium Pork. We buy the best quality pork from Prairie Fresh, a company committed to stewardship & sustainability. Boneless Pork Chops $2.79, Save 10% off ALL our bulks foods & spices More than 100 items in our Natural Foods Store. America's Favorite Pork Chops and easy too! 4 top loin Prairie Fresh Pork Chops, ¾ cup Italian dressing, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Place all ingredients in a self-sealing bag; chill for at least 20 minutes. Remove chops from bag, discarding marinade and grill over medium-hot fire, turning once. 8 - 15 minutes cooking time depending on thickness.
Click Above For Their Weekly Savings. Do you know you can now text your deli orders to the stores? For Sierra Hills Market the number is 209-753-7115. For Angels Food Market the number is (209)-753-7331. Now that is easy!! Senior Days now Tuesdays and Wednesdays! Save 10% When you buy 4 or more bottles of liquor or wine. Remember we already have the best prices on liquor and the biggest local wine selection.
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Patricia Sue Tolhurst Missing in Tuolumne County
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/24/2014 12:43 PM
Sonora, CA ... Patricia Sue Tolhurst left Tuolumne City in the early evening of 4/18/14 and was planning to go to Kenendy Meadows. On 4/22/14 a friend reported her missing as she had not been heard from since 4/18/14. Her vehicle was located unoccupied at Donnel Vista on 4/22/14. Tollhurst contacted friends via U.S. Mail and advised them that she may be going hiking. This incident is being a missing person case. Tuolumne County Search And Rescue Units initiated a search but have been unable to locate Tollhurst. The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Detective Division is actively working this case.
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Columbia College Symphony Sierra Spring Concert May 3
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/24/2014 12:38 PM
Columbia, CA ...The Columbia College Symphony of the Sierra will perform its spring 2014 concert on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the Dogwood Forum Building on the Columbia College campus. Admission is free. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. The orchestra will perform the first movement from Joseph Haydn's Symphony 101. "The orchestra has grown a good deal this season and we are ready to take on longer works," says conductor, Mic Harper. "It is a real pleasure to be conducting one of Haydn's last works with this ensemble. For our many young members, this is their first opportunity to play Haydn."
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Bullfrog Football Team Yard Sale May 10
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/24/2014 12:29 PM
Angels Camp, CA ...The Bullfrog football team will be hosting a yard sale at the upper parking lot at the Bret Harte High School. Team parents, coaches, and community members are donating gently used household goods to the team for this yard sale, we expect 15-20 families to be donating so the selection should be quite large. Items not sold at the end of the sale will go to support the local thrift stores....
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CUSD Resource Connection Food Bank Drive May 5
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/24/2014 12:22 PM
San Andreas, CA ... The Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) in partnership with The Resource Connection Food Bank will conduct a food drive beginning Monday, May 5, through Wednesday May 14, 2014. CUSD will conduct automated phone calls to parents and staff in an effort to facilitate a high participation rate and to maximize the collective power of the 3,500+ students and staff to make a significant donation to our community.
Donation boxes will be delivered to every CUSD site by May 1. CUSD believes in the power of making a difference by serving our community and teaching leadership skills.
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What's Happening in Murphys this Week April 23 through April 30
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What's Happening in Murphys this Week April 23 through April 30
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.
Wine Down Friday @ Stevenot - Each first Friday of each month from 5-8 pm Stevenot hosts "Wine Down Friday" in the Tasting Room on Main St. Murphys. This is an opportunity to meet the owners and staff while enjoying Stevenot Wines by the glass, party platters, and live music. Call 209-728-3485 for more information.
April Artist Showing at Hovey Tasting Room - Murphys, March 23, 2014 – The rich and colorful paintings of Patricia Cherry will be showcased the month of April at Hovey Winery Tasting Room, 350 A Main St., Murphys.
April Artist Showing at Art on Main - The "Featured Artist of the Month" for March is Patricia Cherry. Patricia Cherry's paintings are an exploration of her response to nature. Using natures abstract patterns both as a source of inspiration and as compositional element. She is most known for her command of color and light, producing effects that allude but do not imitate nature.
Tuesdays in Murphys - Winemakers Night at Alchemy - every Tuesday night from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Enjoy a featured wine and a great meal. As always, there is live music on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. Call 209.728.0700 for reservations.
Fridays & Saturdays in Murphys - Local Food & Wine Tours - Join Murphys Food and Wine Tours every Friday and Saturday from 11:00am to 2:30 pm. Each tour is approximately three and a half hours. You'll get the inside story about the area's rough-and-tumble past. Purchase tickets online by visiting Local-Food-Tours.com or by calling 800-407-8918 directly. Private group tours are available by appointment.
Visit our Tours Page online for other tour options.
Fridays at Alchemy - Matt Cullen delivers style with pop, country and jazz vocal performances every Friday on the patio from 5:30-8 pm. The music is free, and there's room to dance. Call 209-728-0700 or visit www.mattcullenonline.com for more information.
Fridays and Saturdays at Zucca Tasting Room - "Zucca After Hours" is open 5-8 pm. If you're looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a glass of wine on a Friday or Saturday night, the Zucca garden is your place. All those firepits are even better to sit by on a cool winter evening. If the weather is just too yucky, we've got some nice bar seating in the Toscano room. And we always welcome your picnic items or takeout from area restaurants should you want to make a night of it."
Saturdays in Murphys - Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Murphys are available at no charge (donations gratefully accepted) on Saturday mornings at 10am leaving from the Old Timers Museum. Please contact Jo Sanders at 209-728-3072 to confirm dates and times or make arrangements for large groups.
April 26, 2014 - Off the Beaten Path Walk/Run for Autism - 8 am at Murphys Community Park - Each participant will receive a specially designed t-shirt. Entry blanks are available at many locations including the Mind Matters office, 150 Big Trees Rd. in Murphys. They may also be downloaded from the MM website www.mindmattersclinic.org. Further information is available at 209-728-2184.
April through September in Murphys - CLASSIC CAR Nights Every 3rd Thursday at the Murphys Historic Hotel from 5 to 8:30 pm - Money Raffles, Local DJ, Decade Music, Food Available - Bring Your Classic Car - Spectators Welcome - Free to All.
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Ed Pandilfino Author of "Birds of the Sierra Nevada" Seminar April 26
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/24/2014 11:59 AM
Calaveras Big Trees State Park, CA ... An early morning guided bird walk through the Sequoia trees followed by a seminar on birds of the Sierra Nevada will be held this Saturday in the state park. Ed Pandilfino, author of the new UC Press book "Birds of the Sierra Nevada," will lead the seminar between 10 a.m. and noon Saturday April 26 at historic Jack Knight Hall. Those who want to start early are encouraged to join Pandilfino for a walk to take a look at local birds beginning at 8 a.m.
Pandilfino is president of Western Field Ornithologists, and regional editor for the publication "North American Birds." For the past 25 years he has devoted his life to working in habitat conservation and avian research. His new book contains excellent discussions of birds of the Sierra, both biology and distribution, as well as excellent illustrations.
The seminar is free, but there is a day use fee per vehicle to enter the state park.
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Young Computer Builder Raises Money for Mind Matters
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/24/2014 11:51 AM
Angels Camp, CA ... A hand-made computer, created by Nicholas Tribble, 18, a senior at Bret Harte High School in Angels Camp, has resulted in a $2,000 gift to Mind Matters, the Murphys based clinic that treats autism and related disorders. When faced with the need to select a senior project, Tribble decided to use his interest in computers to create a unit from scratch and house it in a custom crafted case. To finance his project he created a raffle in which the winner would be given the computer, his expenses would be met, and the remainder of the money donated to Mind Matters. At ten dollars a chance, he was able to raise more than $3,200. The lucky winner is Judy Matson, Director of Music Ministries at Foothill Community Church, which Tribble and his family attend. Matson plans on using the computer at the church, replacing a very old model she had in her office. She will receive her unit after April 28, the day the students must present their projects to the school and the general public.
"We are very proud of Nicholas and his accomplishments," says Dr. Ryan Thompson, the founder of Mind Matters and its current Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director. "We will put his generous donation to good use in our Fast ForWord program, a computer centered learning lab."
From Left: Ryan Thompson, M.D., CEO/Medical Director of Mind Matters Clinic; Nicholas Tribble, Bret Hart High School senior; Judy Matson, Director of Music Ministries at Foothill Community Church.
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EBMUD Calls on Drought Year Water Supplies
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/24/2014 11:44 AM
Oakland CA, ... Dismal precipitation this past winter and no end in sight to the state drought led the East Bay Municipal Utility District's Board of Directors today to approve the purchase and delivery of about 16,000 acre feet of water from the Sacramento River to local East Bay reservoirs. The purchase adds approximately a month's worth of water to the supply used to meet the drinking water needs of 1.3 million East Bay customers.
The Board of Directors also voted to reaffirm their February 11th decision asking all customers to cut water use voluntarily by ten percent. In the past two months, customers heeded the call to action and have cut back that amount.
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Hot Copper Car Show May 3 Copperopolis Town Square
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/24/2014 11:32 AM
Copperopolis, CA ... The 14th Annual Hot Copper Car Show, to be held May 3rd at the Copper Town Square on Highway 4 in Copperopolis, is now one of the largest hot rod and custom car shows in the Mother Lode. The public is invited to attend free of charge. The car show brings thousands of car enthusiasts to the beautiful hills of the Mother Lode the first Saturday of May each year. The Lake Tulloch Lions Club sponsors the show with all proceeds going to benefit the community through scholarships and other services. It is made possible through sponsors from Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties.The show features hot rod and custom cars from throughout northern California. Each car owner gets a special dash plaque and will take part in the judging for the best cars at the show in a variety of categories. There will be food, raffles, and fun for the public too with two bars and a light breakfast available early in the morning followed with lunch. Dozens of vendors will be present also. There will even face painting for the kids. For information on the show call Ron Massei at (209) 785-4288 or Ken Osteen (209) 785-8933 or go to www.laketullochlions.org.
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PILT Bill Gains Legislative Momentum
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/24/2014 11:30 AM
Sacramento, CA ... The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) sponsored SB 1410 (Wolk/Nielsen) passed out of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water on consent. SB 1410 is now headed to the Senate Appropriations Committee. SB 1410 will appropriate monies to 36 counties for outstanding obligations relating to Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) payments.
"Small, rural counties have been encumbered by unpaid PILT payments for more than a decade, all while trying to maintain the services and programs that our residents rely on," said Nate Beason, RCRC Chair and Nevada County Supervisor. "Collecting these long overdue payments and getting the state back on track with annual payments has been a crusade of RCRC's, and we thank Senator Wolk, Senator Nielsen, and the 23 other bipartisan co-authors for their leadership on this critical rural county issue."
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Mike Borean For Calaveras County Supervisor District Three
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2014 10:41 AM
Hathaway Pines, CA...A heartfelt thanks to all who attended the Town Hall Candidate's Forum that was held in Murphys last Wednesday, April 16th. I also want to thank everyone who watched the forum on the Pine Tree. In case you missed it, you can watch it by copying the following link and pasting it into your browser....
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Taste of Calaveras at CAMPS April 27
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/24/2014 09:37 AM
Angels Camp, CA ... The Taste of Calaveras will be in full swing at at CAMPS Restaurant at Greenhorn Golf Resort in Angels Camp, CA on Sunday, April 27, from noon until 4 pm. Representations of wines, music, cuisine, art and people from all around Calaveras County will be on hand...
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Board of Equalization Open Door to Transparency Improves Taxpayer Experience
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/24/2014 09:34 AM
Sacramento, CA ... Betty T. Yee, First District Member of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE), today introduced OPEN BOE, an open data portal during the Board's Customer and Administrative Efficiency Committee meeting. The portal consolidates a variety of information into one uniform view, with easy access to a range of information such as sales and use taxes, taxable sales in California, and other tax and fee programs. Users may view, export, redistribute, and republish this information....
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The Columbia College Foundation Hosts Annual Scholarship & Awards Celebration April 24
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/24/2014 09:22 AM
Columbia, CA...The Columbia College Foundation will host the annual Columbia College Scholarship and Awards Celebration on Thursday, April 24, beginning at 4:30 p.m. to recognize scholarship recipients and donors. The public is invited to attend the event, which will be held in the Dogwood Forum at Columbia College. This year, 72 students were awarded scholarships to assist with their educational expenses, totaling more than $84,000 in awards. Many of these scholarships were contributed by community organizations and individuals and a number are offered annually through the Foundation's endowed funds. At least 20 scholarships each year are funded through the Foundation's Osher Scholarship Endowment, established in partnership with the Bernard Osher Foundation and the Foundation for California Community Colleges...
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Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Abe of Japan Before Bilateral Meeting
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2014 09:11 AM
Tokyo, Japan...PRIME MINISTER ABE: (As interpreted.) On behalf of the government and the people of Japan, I would like to sincerely welcome President Obama as our state guest. At the outset, I would like to once again express my heartfelt gratitude for the assistance from the United States in the aftermath of the great East Japan earthquake. More than 20,000 servicemembers of the U.S. forces participated in Operation Tomodachi. And as a matter of fact, Japanese people were greatly encouraged and helped by the assistance extended from the government and the people of the United States. And I am truly grateful for that....
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Mountain Melody Women's Chorus Concert Series May 3rd
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/24/2014 09:05 AM
Angels Camp, CA ... the Mountain Melody Women's Chorus Concert kicks off their spring series Saturday May 3rd at 4 pm at the Union Congregational Church, 1141 S Main Street, Angels Camp, CA. The concert is entitled "Too Much Fun!" and free to attend, but donations to the group are gladly accepted. On Sunday May 4th at 4pm at Jack Knight Hall in Calaveras Big Trees State Park, tickets are $25.00. Included in the ticket price is admission to the park, as well as a guided nature hike at 2pm. This event is a benefit for Calaveras Big Trees Association and Mountain Melody. Tickets are available online at www.toomuchfun.eventsbot.com or call for information (209) 795-1196. Light refreshments will be served at both performances
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Trrffic Update....Overturned Vehicle Near Copperopolis
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2014 08:55 AM
Copperopolis, CA...Crews are working an overturned vehicle accident on Rock Creek Ct & Rock Creek Road. Please use caution in the area....
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NCAA America Sky Championship To Be Contested At Greenhorn Creek Golf Club
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2014 08:46 AM
Angels Camp, CA......NCAA Division 1 golf will contest its first-ever tournament at Greenhorn Creek GC with the America Sky Championship, April 25-27, 2014. Seven college teams from around the country belonging to the Great West Conference will compete in the three-day event. Leading the charge is host Sacramento State, which won this event in 2012. They will be swinging against teams from Binghamton (NY); North Dakota; Northern Colorado; Southern Utah; Weber State (UT); and Hartford (CT), led by last year's America Sky Rookie of the Year, Evan Russell....
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Caltrans Statewide Litter Pickup Day
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/24/2014 08:27 AM
Angels Camp, CA....Caltrans is holding its annual statewide Litter Removal and Enforcement Day on Thursday, April 24, 2014. This activity is to enhance public awareness of the volume and cost associated with removing litter, trash and debris by removing litter along the highways and roadways. The best anti-litter campaign is to ensure trash never makes it onto our highways in the first place....
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Join The Calaveras County Association Of Realtors A County Wide Candidates Night
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/18/2014 04:34 PM
PORAC Endorses Pat Garrahan for Sheriff
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/23/2014 09:28 PM
Valley Springs, CA – The Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) has officially endorsed Pat Garrahan for Calaveras County Sheriff. PORAC, incorporated in 1953, represents more than 64,000 public safety personnel, making it the largest public safety organization in California and the largest statewide public safety association in the nation...
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National Hotel – Jackson, CA
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/23/2014 08:40 PM
Jackson, CA... When planning a trip up-country be sure to include a stay at the newly rebuilt National Hotel in Jackson. Staff in period dress are available to make sure your stay is more than pleasant. (Website enclosed)...
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Save the Date! Gold Country Roasters and Outer Aisle Foods FREE Public Event!
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/23/2014 08:21 PM
Murphys, CA... Wednesday, May 21st, 6:30 pm – 9pm at Outer Aisle Foods, 164 Highway 4, Murphys, CA, Gold Country Roasters and Outer Aisle Foods are co-sponsoring a FREE public educational event featuring two eminent experts in the field of sustainable coffee growing, who will discuss the shade grown coffee movement and the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center's (SMBC) Bird Friendly® coffee certification program. The Bird Friendly® designation is the highest ecological sustainability certification that coffee can be awarded. Coffees that are certified Bird Friendly® are organically grown in strict accordance with rigorous standards developed and overseen by the SMBC. GCR's new Bird Friendly-certified Peruvian coffee will be available to sample, along with light snacks provided by Outer Aisle Foods.
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Meet Sheriff Gary Kuntz At The Hub Tonight
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/23/2014 01:24 PM
Arnold, CA...Meet Sheriff Gary Kuntz At The Hub Tonight. The Event's Date is April 23, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Hub, Cedar Center, Arnold. The Sheriff will speak on his accomplishments and his future plans for law enforcement in Calaveras County....
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The 2014 Celtic Faire Brought The Medieval To Life
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/23/2014 12:56 PM
Sonora CA... The first part of March the Celtic fair rolled into Mother Lode Fairgrounds. We had hoped to get this feature posted much earlier but hopefully better late than never. The Faire is now three days and is one of the largest Celtic Faires around. It featured Jousting, nonstop entertainment, over 600 costumed attendees, historic reenactments, Celtic food & drink, music archery, dragons juggling dancing and much much more...
Over 150 Photos Above and Over 12 Minutes of Video Below
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Calaveras County Grad Night Foundation Bunco Grad Night Fundraiser
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/23/2014 11:41 AM
Murphys, CA ... Come one and all! Roll those Dice! On Sunday, April 27 at 4:00 pm at Murphys Suites, 134 Hwy 4, Murphys, CA. Have a great time playing while helping to raise money for a SAFE Graduation Night Celebration for our High School Seniors! BUNCO is an easy-to-learn, fast-paced dice rolling game. $25.00 requested donation benefiting the Grad Night Foundation. Please also bring $5.00 for the "kitty," and an appetizer or snack* to share. If you would like to bid on items auctioned when Bunco is over, please bring extra cash or check.
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Delays On Hwy 99 In Merced Next Week
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/23/2014 11:27 AM
Merced County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has rescheduled the full closure for the State Route 99 (SR-99) East Merced Overhead Project for next week. The work was originally scheduled to begin on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, through Friday, April 25, 2014, from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m....
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Reginald ''Reg" Francis Cyr 1931 - 2014
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/23/2014 10:55 AM
Avery, CA...Reginald ''Reg" Francis Cyr, "The Viking", age 82, was born December 31, 1931 in Old Town, Maine, passed away April 17, 2014 at his residence in Avery, California. He was veteran of the U.S. Navy who served during the Korean War, and retired corporate manager for Safeway Stores. He was a member of the Our Lady of the Sierra Men's Club, L.S.M, A.R.S.E, and a die hard Republican....
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Robert "Bob" L. Nethery 1929 - 2014
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/23/2014 10:47 AM
Murphys, CA...Robert L. Nethery, "Bob" to friends and family and "Bobbie" to his grandchildren, died in his home in Murphys on April 8, 2014 after a two year battle with esophageal cancer. He was 84. Bob was born the sixth of eight children to Harry & Bernice Nethery on September 20, 1929 in Shullsburg, WI. He spent his teen years growing up in Rockford, IL graduating from the local high school in 1947. A member of the Illinois National Guard, in 1952 Bob was activated during the Korean War and spent time at Camp Cook in Lompoc, CA before being deployed to France. His time in California inspired him to make his home in the Bay Area after his honorable discharge from the United States Army in 1953...
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George E. Segale 1925 - 2014
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/23/2014 10:32 AM
Valley Springs, CA...George Elmer Segale born and raised in Angels Camp, California, on January 15, 1925, died on April 13, 2014, peacefully in his Christian faith at his home in Valley Springs, California after battling asbestos-related mesothelioma lung cancer. George was an active member of St. Joachim's Catholic Church in Lockeford, California. He was 89 years old. Growing up, George attended Angels Camp Grammar School (Class of 1938) and graduated from Bret Harte High School in 1942. During WWII, George was a chipper and welder building steel boats in Stockton. He then attended and graduated from UOP in Stockton, CA, in 1948, on a baseball scholarship he received. He spent 34 years at Galt Elementary School beginning in 1949, both as a teacher and principal until he retired in 1983. During those same years George worked summers and some evenings at Delta Rubber Company in Stockton. In the early 60's George and his long time friend, the late John Giannoni, owned and operated George's Fluffy Donut Shop on Lodi Avenue in Lodi....
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Glory Hole Fishing Report
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/23/2014 10:02 AM
Angels Camp, CA ... Trout fishing in rivers and streams opens this next Saturday, April 26. Most of the local rivers and streams are at a very fishable water flow. Generally at beginning of trout season we have a lot of snow melt and run off making it harder to fish. Unfortunately this year we have had very little rain and snow but, the early season fishing should be better cause of it.
Fishing Report
Water Conditions: New Melones Lake is currently holding 984,966 acre-feet of water. The lake level dropped five feet this week and is currently at 940 ft. above sea level and 145 ft. from full. The water is slightly stained with some areas forming mud lines. The average water temperature is 62-68 degrees and rising daily. The boat launch ramps on the Glory Hole side have been moved back out to the end of the point which makes for a very short walk.
Bass: Good. The bass are in transition to and from shallow water. At this time of the year they are dawn to the shallows for the spawn. The lake level is falling at an exaggerated rate making the fish a bit leery. In the mornings and evening the bass have been moving closer to the shoreline to feed. Throughout the day try fishing main lake points near deeper water. The water is warming a bit each week and there has been a pretty decent reaction bite. Try using spinner baits, crank baits, and jerk baits to catch the more aggressive fish. Then slow down and fish a jig, Carolina rig, or Senko to catch fish that aren't willing to chase.
Andrew Beard caught a nice 6-pound bass on a pumpkin Senko rigged Texas style near Glory Hole.
Trout: Slow. The trout has been tough and very few fish are being caught. The lake level is dropping and the water temperature is warming. This will push the trout from the shallows out to deeper/cooler water. Try to find areas with clearer water that are protected from the wind and have deep water access. Bank fishing has been tough with most of the trout moving away from the shoreline. If you do choose to fish for trout from the shore, try fishing near Glory Hole Point and near the 49-bridge because the main river channel and cooler water is close. For bait try nightcrawlers, or chartreuse or rainbow garlic scented Power Bait. Trolling anglers have been catching a few fish while trolling over deep water on the main lake. To target these fish try using downriggers or leadcore line, 30-60' deep over 150-200' of water. The fish are relating to the old river channel and deep water. They will be in cooler water areas during the hotter summer months. Brighter colored baits have been working best. Orange, chartreuse and firetiger will work for browns and rainbows. When fishing the main lake and deep water it is a good idea to have a couple lines out that are targeting brown trout. There have been many really nice browns caught and released in the last few weeks. Try rolling shad or trolling large jointed plugs or swim baits. A good area for browns is out in front of the dam/spillway area or between the bridges. It is also a good idea to add plenty of scent and remember to reapply throughout the day. We do encourage catch and release for the brown trout as The Department of Fish and Game will no longer be planting them. Carefully measure, weigh and photograph trophy fish and send us pictures and information.
Keith Misclone of Atwater caught four chunky kokanee while trolling near Rose Island.
Kokanee: Fair. The fish are starting to school up making them easier to find and catch. We have had reports of multiple limits being caught. Some of the kokanee seem to be a decent size for this time of the year, and they have months left to grow. Pink is always a great color for dodgers and baits, with orange and green producing fish as well. It is a good idea to troll various sizes, colors, baits and blade combinations. The fish will favor certain rigs, and it can be a process of elimination to find what appeals to them throughout the day. Be sure to tip your baits with dyed and scented corn or Gulp Maggots. Also apply scent to you blades and lures, and continue to reapply multiple times on each outing. Garlic, carp spit, kokanne special, and bloody tuna are all good flavors to use.
Bob James of Murphys caught a nice limit of kokanee trolling Glitter Bugs pink micro hoochies on the main lake.
Blake Osgood and his father and friend (not pictured) caught six kokanee near Coyote Creek using pink hoochies and copper blades.
Catfish: Fair. The big cats should be up and eager to feed in preparation for the spawn. The water temperature is getting warmer each day which will encourage the cats to move shallow. Try using frozen shad or a ball of crawlers to target these fish. Catfish are drawn to bait by scent so it is a good idea to add additional scent to your bait.
Glory Hole Sports Big Fish of the Week Contest goes to Doug Chew, and Luke and William Lum. They landed a massive 13-pound catfish while fishing with a white and chartreuse spinner bait.
Crappie: Fair. The crappie bite is getting better each week and we are hearing of more being caught each day. We expect a fairly good bite this spring due to the lower water levels and the amount of standing timber. Try fishing with mini jigs and grubs under a slip-float. Also, a great way to catch them is with live minnows. The crappie that are being caught are chunky 1-2 pound slabs.
Please practice catch and release during the spring months. The fish are full of eggs in preparation for the spawn. Take photos and carefully release the fish back into to the lake to maintain a healthy fish population for generations to come.
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Ebbetts Pass Veteran's Memorial Dedication May 26 in Murphys
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/23/2014 09:30 AM
Murphys, CA ... The Ebbetts Pass Veteran's Memorial District (EPVMD) in partnership with John & Gail Kautz & Family of Ironstone Vineyard invite you to the "Dedication of New Expansion to Veteran's Memorial & Unveiling of 7' Bronze Statue" event on Monday, May 26, 2014 from 10 am to 2 pm. The event will be at the EPVMD Creekside Memorial, Algiers Street, Murphys, CA The band strikes up at 10 am. with by the dedication ceremony followed with lunch and fellowship.
Lunch is free for all Veterans $10 Donation for Guests
A Memorable Day for Americans to Celebrate Freedom
Musical Entertainment, Flags, Guest Speakers, WWII Era Movies
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Are You Ready For The Relay For Life?
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/18/2014 10:14 PM
A Rocky Morning For Driver Near Rocky Road
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/22/2014 04:04 PM
San Andreas, CA....Crews from the San Andreas Fire Department and CHP Offices worked what was luckily a non-injury accident on Mountain Ranch Road near Rocky Road. An elderly gentleman and his dog took a ride off the roadway in his pickup and overturned in the creek. Other than being shaken up the major damage appeared to be with the probably totaled truck....
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Traffic Update...Accident on Rail Road Flat Road
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/22/2014 03:30 PM
Rail Road Flat, CA...Crews are working an accident on Rail Road Flat Road & Swiss Flat Road. An ambulance was dispatched and please use caution in the area....
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Area Officers Recognized For Their Efforts To Reduce Impaired Driving
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/22/2014 03:12 PM
Sonora, CA....Local Law Enforcement officers were recognized for their diligent efforts within Tuolumne County of Keeping the motoring public safe from impaired drivers. The following officers assigned to the California Highway Patrol, Sonora Area were recognized: Officer Josh Mahaney, Officer Steve Warzee, Officer Steve Machado and Officer Michael Huddleston. The Sonora Police Department, Officer Jonathan Ma, was also recognized for his efforts...
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Calaveras County Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden Open on Saturday, May 24
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/22/2014 02:37 PM
San Andreas, CA ... The Calaveras County Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden will be open on Saturday, May 24th from 10AM – 2PM. Plants will be offered for sale, including some favorite water-wise selections, from 10AM – 12PM. The Garden is located at the County Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas.
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Murphys Native Daughters of the Golden West Honor Two
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/22/2014 02:28 PM
Murphys, CA ... The Parlor No 46 Murphys Native Daughters of the Golden West have honored two outstanding women of Calaveras County. Virginia Tremaine and Delida Lagomarsino were presented with flowers and awards for the Ruby Parlor No 46 Murphys NDGW Calaveras Woman's Award 2014 at the Annual Fashion Show and luncheon in April. Local ladies modeled CAbi fashions (Carol Anderson by Invitation) with Wendy Cookson narrating. A wonderful lunch was prepared and served by Mary Kingshill for sixty-five women. This event was a lovely start to the activities planned for 2014 for Ruby Parlor No 46 Murphys NDGW, who will be celebrating 125 years of continuous service to Calaveras County on December 14, 2014.
Left to right, Virginia Tremaine and Delida Lagomarsino.
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Calaveras County Arts Council 17th Annual High School Art Show
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/22/2014 02:08 PM
San Andeas, CA ... The Calaveras County Arts Council announced "Silenced" by Mikayla Kunesh of Bret Harte High School as the winner of Best of Show in the 17th Annual High School Art Show. "Silenced" can be viewed at Gallery Calaveras, 22 Main Street, San Andreas, CA.
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Knights of Columbus Amador County Council 1849, Annual Tootsie Roll Drive
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/22/2014 01:59 PM
Amador County, CA ... The Knights of Columbus Amador County Council 1849, held its annual Tootsie Roll Drive (officially known as the Intellectual Disabilities Fundraiser), at several locations in Amador County during October of 2013. This drive, coordinated through the Columbian Charities, is identified to direct funds to the organization responsible for educating local citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each year the Amador Knights have designated, The Arc of Amador and Calaveras, as the recipient of these donations. This year, through the generosity of all Amador County citizens, The Arc received $2,505.96. "Thank you all for your generosity and continued support of this charity. We are helping people to reach their stars" Mark Koenig with the Knights of Columbus Amador County Council 1849.
L to R: Charlie Esola, Ed Reno, John Bowling, Shawnna Molina, Mark Koenig, Sheridan Smith
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Sonora Regional Medical Center Names MAKOplasty® Robot
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/22/2014 01:20 PM
Sonora, CA ...The Center for Joint Replacement and its panel of orthopedic surgeons have selected the name MaRIO as the winning entry for the MAKOplasty® robot. Sonora Regional Medical Center employee Poline King submitted the winning name. The assembly of surgeons received over 170 suggestions over the course of five weeks. The name is based on the highly advanced, surgeon-controlled robotic arm system, RIO®, used to perform MAKOplasty® procedures. The RIO® system enables the surgeon to complete a patient specific pre-surgical plan using a CT scan of the patient's knee. During the procedure, the system creates a three-dimensional, virtual view of the patient's bone surface and correlates the image to the pre-programmed surgical plan. As the surgeon uses the robotic arm, the RIO® system provides tactile, auditory and visual feedback, limiting the bone preparation to just the diseased areas. This process helps preserve more of the patient's knee while providing optimal positioning of the implant.
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Outdoor Writers Association of California Enjoy a Tuolumne County "Sampler"
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/22/2014 01:01 PM
Sonora, CA ... From April 27 through April 29, 2014, the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau will host 50 OWAC members, associate members and guests to give them a sample of the great outdoor venues Tuolumne County has to offer. For three days, members of the Outdoor Writers Association of California, known as OWAC, converge in Sonora for their Annual Spring Awards Conference, where members recognize their peers for the finest outdoor writing, broadcasting and media videography and programming. The Awards Banquet will be held at the Best Western Plus Sonora Oaks Hotel and Conference Center where Gianelli Vineyards will showcase their wines and Indigeny Reserve will serve up their signature hard cider .
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Sonora Regional Medical Center to Offer Safe Sitter Classes in May
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/22/2014 12:42 PM
Sonora, CA ... Sonora Regional Medical Center is a registered Safe Sitter teaching site and is offering Safe Sitter classes to teach students about emergency, safety and basic childcare skills. The class will take place on Sunday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Conference Room 1 at the Medical Center. The comprehensive babysitting program is for adolescents 11 years and older. This nationally recognized program was started by Dr. Patricia Keener, board-certified pediatrician. Students who complete the program will gain confidence and learn how to prevent injuries and problem behavior. Students will receive a completion card after passing a written test.
Cost is $55, which includes materials and snacks. Class size is limited to 12 students. For more information please call 536-3727 or email
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4th Annual 'Hot Copper Car Show' Rolls into Copperopolis Saturday, May 3
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/22/2014 12:30 PM
(Copperopolis, CA ... Copperopolis Town Square – the events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County – will host the 14th annual "Hot Copper Car Show" on Saturday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brought to you by the Lake Tulloch Lions Club and sponsored by Castle and Cooke, it will feature food and drink from area vendors, music, raffles and more. Hundreds of hot rods, custom cars and motorcycles will be on display throughout the day. Admission is free. Registration is now open for car owners and vendor spaces; please call Ron Massei at 209.785.4288 or Ken Osteen at 209.785.8932. Registration forms may also be downloaded at www.hotcoppercarshow.com. Car-owner and vendor registration costs $30 before April 25; day-of-show registration is $35. Dash plaques will be offered to the first 150 car registrants.
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Hospice Thrift Shop
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/22/2014 11:57 AM
Angels Camp, CA ...The Calaveras Hospice Thrift Store is open seven days a week. It is located at 570 Main St. Angels Camp, CA.
Caltrans and CHP Traffic Information
Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 04/22/2014 09:52 AM
Sacramento, CA ...Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 09:58 am Caltrans reports State Route 4 is closed from .5 miles east of junction of SR 207 Mt. Reba turnoff to the junction of State Route 89/Ebbetts Pass due to snow.
Bishop, CA ... CHP office reports the following:
6:32 AM 2 [2] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from INFO-Information to CLOSURE of a Road by CHP
The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/22/2014 08:51 AM
San Andreas, CA....Calaveras County's Fab Five are back in action today with a full agenda. Some of the items: Adopt a Resolution proclaiming May 15 – 18, 2014 as the weekend celebration of the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, Adopt a Resolution proclaiming April 2014 as National County Government Month in Calaveras County, Adopt a Resolution Approving an Application for Funding from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Off Highway Vehicle Grant for the Period of August 1, 2014 to July 31, 2015, Delegate authority to the Health and Human Services Agency Director to approve a MOU between Calaveras County Public Health Services and Mark Twain Medical Center to support effective communication and coordination of healthcare activities in Calaveras County during all phases of emergency response... The full agenda is enclosed....
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1st Impressions Dentistry Grand Opening, Friday, April 25th
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/22/2014 08:42 AM
Angels Camp: -- 1st Impressions Dentistry, a full-service general dentistry office, will hold its grand opening celebration on Friday, April 25, from 3 to 7 pm, at its new location in the Mark Twain Center, 386 North Main Street in Angels Camp. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will start at 3 pm and will be led by a member of the Angels Camp City Council. "This new 3,000 square foot office will allow for expansion as the practice grows," says owner Dr Shannon Russell. "We have room for another one or two partners and more technical staff, which would allow us to be open six days a week and into the evening. That's my vision."
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Taste of Calaveras April 27 From 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/15/2014 09:15 AM
Angels Camp, CA..."TASTE OF CALAVERAS" April 27, 2014 12:00 – 4:00 CAMPS Restaurant, Angels Camp The Angels Camp Business Association invites you to join in our eighth Annual "A Taste of Calaveras". This event is a celebration of wine, food, art and culture of Calaveras County showcasing only Calaveras businesses and products. Featuring vintages from Calaveras wineries and foods from Calaveras restaurateurs. Calaveras artists will be attending with a special art show along with a premium live and silent auctions featuring Calaveras Experiences and Calaveras products. During the day, there will be local entertainers and demonstrations....
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Make Plans Now To Party With Michael Oliveira At Irish Vineyards
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/11/2014 10:59 PM
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Mike Borean For Calaveras County Supervisor District Three
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/11/2014 03:21 PM
Hathaway Pines, CA...My family moved to Arnold in the 60's. I attended Hazel Fisher Elementary School before moving on to Bret Harte High School, class of 1975. I attended Delta College in Stockton before transferring to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo where I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Forest Resources. I was able to put myself through college by working as a Seasonal Firefighter for Cal Fire in Arnold, San Andreas, and Paso Robles....
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John Trifilo For Superior Court Judge Dept. Two
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/07/2014 03:13 PM
Calaveras County, CA...John Trifilo was born and raised in San Jose, CA. He attended San Jose State College in the 60's, and graduated with a B.A. in Political Science in 1970. John then spent time training in Fort Knox, Kentucky for the Army National Guard. After returning to California, John was accepted to the University of San Francisco Law School in 1971. He graduated three years later in the top 25% of his class. He passed his first bar exam and was admitted to the practice of law in 1974...
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Tim Healy For Judge 2014
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/27/2014 06:00 PM
Calaveras County, CA...My name is Tim Healy and I'm running for Superior Court Judge Department 2. I am the only candidate for Department 2 who as a Criminal Prosecutor has dedicated his professional career to public safety, victims' rights and seeking justice for all. Married to my best friend Rachel, we are raising our children here in Calaveras. I have lived here for over 11 years, and my wife over 23. An avid sportsman, I am active in Cub Scouts, a coach for Calaveras Youth Football and Friends of Calaveras County Fair. My children have also been involved in Girl-Scouts, soft-ball, soccer, wrestling, baseball and CSTARS theatre. I have a very real and vested interest in the future success of Calaveras County....
Click Above To Visit The Candidate's Website. Paid for by Tim Healy for Superior Court Judge 2014. FPPC # 1362643
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Dana Pfeil For Superior Court Judge Department One
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/25/2014 09:58 AM
Calaveras County, CA...My name is Dana Pfeil and I am running for Superior Court Judge Department One. Department One handles all criminal cases in Calaveras County. As a prosecutor with over a decade of experience advocating for justice on behalf of the People of the State of California, I have the practical and legal experience it takes to deliver justice as your next Superior Court Judge....
Click Above To Visit the Candidate's Website. Paid For By The Committee To Elect Dana Pfeil FPPC #1363255
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Re-Elect Supervisor Merita Callaway
Judge Hugh K. Swift For Superior Court Judge
Grant Barrett For Superior Court Judge
Winter Returns Bringing Welcome Precipitation
Woman's Handgun Clinic Being Offered Free of Charge By Angels Gun Club
FAA Announces First UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Test Site Operational
Calaveras Sherrif's Logs For April 17-21, 2014
Sonora Pass is Closed at Kennedy Meadows
Art in Action At Michelson School May 1st and 2nd
Two Inmates Who Walked Away From Mule Creek State Prison Minimum Support Facility Apprehended.
"Peter and the Wolf" Headlines Studio 4 Dance Theater's Spring Showcase, May 2-3, 2014 in Angels Camp
Traffic Update...Cow In Roadway On Hwy 49 Near Carson Hill
San Diego's Meb Keflezighi Wins Boston Marathon
CCWD Fly In Acres Assessment District Construction To Begin
Sixteen Fellow Judges Endorse Hugh K. Swift's Election
Columbia Woman's Eyebrow Completely Bitten Off, Stabbings and More in Alcohol Fueled Melee On Yankee Hill
46th Annual Calaveras County Spelling Championship
Fallen Marine Lance Cpl. Gavin Brummund Memorial Tree Replacement Ceremony
49er Motors Service Center Grand Opening Sale
Kent Snyder of Mokelumne Hill. 1940 - 2014 (Updated....Service Location at San Andreas Memorial Chapel)
Sheriff Gary Kuntz "Why I'm Running For Re-Election
In 2014, California State Parks turns 150 years old!
Frog's Wild Ride Rolls Out Another Perfect Foothill Day
PATV Schedule for the Week of April 18 - 24, 2013
Caltrans Promotes Biking & Walking Projects
Calaveras Unified School District Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, April 22
Valley Springs Area Business Association Mixer Wednesday April 23rd
Valley Springs Area Business Association Sponsors Supervisors, Judges & Sheriffs Candidates Forum May 12
Hwy 4 Ebbetts Pass Opening Day Videos From Sandi Pearce
Valley Springs Pulic Utility District Meeting
Calaveras High School Earth Club Ecycling Fundraiser May 31
Physicians for Social Responsibility High School Scholarship Essay Contest Finalists
Jay Joseph Genovese September 21, 1952 - April 13, 2014.
Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce 2014 Scholarship Golf Tournament
Central Sierra Connect Broadband Consortium 2014 Regional Broadband Summit on Thursday, April 24th at the Black Oak Casino
Stanislaus National Forest Receivs 5,000 for Rim Fire Infrastructure
Sheriff Gary Kuntz Campaign Golf Tournament
Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials April 16 - 23, 2014
Watch a Movie This Week at the Best Theatre in the Mother Lode...Angels Six Theatres!
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Calaveras County Fair & Frog Jumping Jubilee May 15-18, 2014
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Oregon moves to dump ObamaCare exchange site, join HealthCare.gov
UKRAINE TURMOIL Kerry warns Russia of new 'costs' as tension mounts
IRAN'S CLOUT RISING? Tehran gains prominence at UN despite rights record
DAIRY CRACKDOWN Conn. weighs proposal to ban whole milk at daycares
Controversial VA boss accused of fudging stats- Senators call for probe into VA hospital deaths allegedly tied to delayed care
Clinton calls Benghazi terror attack 'biggest regret' on her watch
School brings drone class indoors after feds complain
3 Americans killed by guard at Afghanistan hospital- Chicago doctor killed was training residents
Washington loses waiver on No Child Left Behind- Standardized test opponents, school reach deal
Obama meets with 100 heirs at White House- First lady gets resume from girl with jobless dad
Conn. school seeks to break senior's prom date with 21-year-old beau
Joan Rivers won't apologize for jokes about kidnapped Cleveland women
Cliven Bundy under fire for racial comments
2 suspects in custody after shelter-in-place ordered at Naval Base Point Loma
Drunk passenger sparks hijack scare on flight in Bali
Calif. rep sued over DUI death, questions raised about ties to driver
STARNES: Student claims community college rejected application because of Christian faith- Bible verse removed from school gym, team website
Current Lake Superior ice cover is nearly 20 times more than last year
Report: Despite UN Security Council demands, Syria humanitarian plight worse than ever
Ferry disaster hangs over Obama's South Korea visit
'X-Men' director calls sex abuse lawsuit a shakedown
Ex-DHS watchdog placed on leave after probe says he altered reports
Retired justice says marijuana should be legalized
Body in Texas lake is woman who vanished in 1979
Murdered king found in coffin
Mark Phillips the GM of
The Bear Valley Lodge
narrates a wonderful video that was created for the Ebbetts Pass Historical Association. The Video runs about 50 minutes and gives a fascinating & entertaining view of the history of the Bear Valley Area.
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Bridges Fire (Inyo County) Started 4/19/2014, updated 4/23/2014
Van Buren Fire (Riverside County) Started 3/28/2014, updated 3/29/2014
Encinal Fire (Monterey County) Started 3/19/2014, updated 3/21/2014
Pierce Fire (Riverside County) Started 3/15/2014, updated 3/16/2014
Gun Fire (San Diego County) Started 3/08/2014, updated 3/11/2014
Colby Fire (Los Angeles County) Started 1/16/2014, updated 1/27/2014
Lake Fire (Fresno County) Started 1/25/2014, updated 1/26/2014
Brewer Fire (Placer County) Started 1/22/2014, updated 1/22/2014
Campbell Fire (Tehama County) Started 1/02/2014, updated 1/10/2014
Red Fire (Humboldt County) Started 1/04/2014, updated 1/08/2014
Bridge Fire (Humboldt County) Started 1/03/2014, updated 1/04/2014
Honcut Fire (Butte County) Started 1/01/2014, updated 1/02/2014
Grant Fire (Santa Clara County) Started 12/31/2013, updated 12/31/2013
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TIBCO Spotfire provides an incredibly fast and flexible environment for analyzing critical data allowing government agencies to make better and smarter decisions at a significantly lower cost. With powerful in-memory analysis, predictive modeling and a highly visual and intuitive browser interface, Spotfire gives you the ability to rapidly explore and understand your data.
Spotfire government analytics is an easy-to-use tool that creates lightning fast answers and analysis of complex data. Cut costs and save time while you explore a broad range of reporting and intelligence analysis. Improve communication effectiveness with interactive pictures instead of hard to digest complex text or tables. Spotfire government analytics lowers IT costs and can replace other bulky solutions completely. This software is already in use in many of the highest levels of government agency security departments for intelligence reporting, analysis of security matters and cyber crime detection. It is the high tech way to provide visible results all users can understand.
Spotfire's government analytics tools are the opposite of running search engines in that they automatically let you discover what you don't know but recognize when you see it. TIBCO Spotfire gives you the ability to communicate meaning faster and provide better comprehension with interactive pictures than with textual documents or big complex tables.
TIBCO Spotfire automatically captures implicit knowledge and preserves the best of the best practices you need to be responsive to your mission. End users or consumers with just a thin browser and without training can have the latest data of any type collected at their fingertips by just clicking on an icon. You can answer questions such as what has happened in the last 10 minutes or over the past 24 hours without putting a strain on your IT resources over and over. You can also have notifications automatically sent based on business processes and associated rules.
There are over 65 US Government agencies presently using TIBCO Spotfire including the CIA, DIA, INSCOM, NGA, DARPA, DTRA and several civilian agencies, and we are certified and accredited to run on DoD's classified networks (JWICS, SIPRNET and NIPRNET).