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"Seeing the Elephant" 1 or 2 Day Getaway Educational Weekend at P.A.W.S. Ark 2000 in San Andreas
The Arc Of Amador And Calaveras Holiday Fundraising Event
Valley Springs 34th Annual Christmas Parade
Valley Springs 34th Annual Christmas Parade & Craft Faire
Murphys Historic Walking Tour Every Saturday At 10am
Candy Cane Making Watch candy canes being made or participate in making candy canes. Limited space.
Enjoy Breakfast With Santa At Ironstone Vineyards!
MIlliaire Presents A "Winter Wineland Holiday Celebration."
Big Trees North Grove Guided Tours Saturdays At 1pm
Mountain Melody Women's Chorus Christmas Concert
Kid's Country Christmas Event with visit from Santa San Andreas
Two Locations For The Hospice Annual Tree Of Lights
Zucca After Hours
Stars Over New Melones Lake: A Guided Tour
Live Music at The Whitewater Grill Live music every other Saturday
Valley Springs Holiday Home Tour
Candy Cane Making Watch candy canes being made or participate in making candy canes. Limited space.
Pioneer Jewish Cemeteries and Landmarks In The West ~ A Lecture By Stephen Kinsey
Sounds of the Season Live performance of Christmas Carols ~ Murphys
Calaveras Drum Circle San Andreas
Mountain Melody Women's Chorus Christmas Concert
Leg Lamp & BB Gun: The Stars Of Sierra Rep's A Christmas Story
Holiday Bazaar & Visit with Santa Sutter Creek
Sierra Grief Support Groups
Pictures With Santa At West Point Elementary
Camps Restaurant Annual Christmas Gala
"It's A Wonderful Life In Angels Camp" ACBA Christmas Gala Dec. 5
Overeaters Anonymous Arnold
'Kash-In' Concerts Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ~ Columbia
Holiday Open House Calaveras Arts Council Gallery ~ San Andreas
Winemakers Night and Live Music Alchemy Market and Cafe ~ Murphys
Pastels Painting Class Painting with Pastels ~ Copperopolis
'Kash-In' Concerts Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ~ Columbia
Move Ability Yoga Yoga with James Aarons
Live Music Wednesdays at Rob's Place
Life Drawing Art Class With George Allen Durkee ~ Copperopolis
Health & Wellness Luncheon
Twain Talks Tales of Mark Twain's Early Life and the Gold Rush
Twain Talks Tales of Mark Twain's Early Life and the Gold Rush
The CFLC Presents, "A Rockin' Royal Christmas."
'Kash-In' Concerts Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ~ Columbia
Leg Lamp & BB Gun: The Stars Of Sierra Rep's A Christmas Story
Trivia Night Weekly on Thursdays ~ Murphys
Karaoke at Murphys Hotel
Mark Twain Returns To Mother Lode For Only Four Performances
Zucca After Hours
Friday Jazz At Alchemy
Friday Music at Alchemy
Leg Lamp & BB Gun: The Stars Of Sierra Rep's A Christmas Story
Living History Day
2nd Annual Odd Fellows Christmas Craft Fair
The 2nd Annual Odd Fellows Christmas Craft Fair
La Grange Odd Fellows Breakfast Sunday December 11
2nd Annual Odd Fellows Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, December 10
Murphys Historic Walking Tour Every Saturday At 10am
Big Trees North Grove Guided Tours Saturdays At 1pm
Mountain Melody Women's Chorus Christmas Concert
Zucca After Hours
13th Annual Wintersports History Night
Leg Lamp & BB Gun: The Stars Of Sierra Rep's A Christmas Story
Live Music at The Whitewater Grill Live music every other Saturday
Candy Cane Making Watch candy canes being made or participate in making candy canes. Limited space.
Mountain Melody Women's Chorus Christmas Concert
Sierra Grief Support Groups
Overeaters Anonymous Arnold
Calaveras Genealogy Society's Winter Social
'Kash-In' Concerts Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ~ Columbia
Move Ability Yoga Yoga with James Aarons
Live Music Wednesdays at Rob's Place
Leg Lamp & BB Gun: The Stars Of Sierra Rep's A Christmas Story
Twain Talks Tales of Mark Twain's Early Life and the Gold Rush
'Kash-In' Concerts Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ~ Columbia
Studio 4 Dance Theater Presents "The Nutcracker 2016"
Zucca After Hours
Friday Jazz At Alchemy
Friday Music at Alchemy
Leg Lamp & BB Gun: The Stars Of Sierra Rep's A Christmas Story
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Valley Springs 34th Annual Christmas Parade & Craft Faire
Posted by: News_Desk on 11/16/2016 05:28 PM
Valley Springs, CA...Valley Springs Area Business Association annual Christmas Craft Fair! This year's judges will be California Highway Patrol Lt. Dwayne Lewis, Calaveras Co. Sheriff Rick DiBasilio and Calaveras Consolidated Fire Chief Jason Robitaille.
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More Terrain Open For This Weekend At Bear Valley - Tix Still $59.00
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/03/2016 07:26 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! We will be opening more terrain this weekend as our Snow Making/Slope crew has been doing a great job getting Mokelumne West ready. We will be turning Kuma so Mokelume West will be open but all other runs off the summit will be closed so please heed our closures for you safety. Cub Meadow will also have some expanded terrain as well as the Panda Carpet for lessons and such. We will have some terrain park features also as well as Tubing so come on up and enjoy our "Pure Mountain Fun" ethos!!!!!! Stay tuned........
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Independence Hall Needs Your Stuff! Accepting Donations Every Saturday!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/29/2016 06:42 AM
White Pines, CA...The Flea Market is our only fundraiser for the year. The proceeds provide for maintenance of the building and grounds. It is always held on the first full weekend in August. Donations to the Flea Market are accepted all year.
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Stop Into Ace! The Helpful Holiday Place!
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/02/2016 05:00 PM
Arnold, CA...Now that the holidays are here Ace has everything you need to join in the spirit of the season! 2017 model grills have just arrived! Buy a grill now for $399.00 or more and have it delivered and assembled for free!
Mokelumne Hill Holiday Open House & Artist Reception At Petroglyphe Gallery
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/02/2016 04:28 PM
Mokelumne Hill, CA...Magical December brings mystery, imagination and holiday cheer at Mokelumne Hill's Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 11, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. This quaint, historic, gold rush town brings to life events and special activities for the entire family. There is nothing like horse drawn hay rides down Main Street, photos with Santa at the Hotel Leger, face painting, fun activities, and tasty treats throughout historic downtown shops.
Mokelumne Hill Post Office Photo By Ed Cline
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Climate Actions Of Leading States & Regions Across The World Are Putting A 2˚C World Within Reach
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/02/2016 02:59 PM
London, England...The Compact of States and Regions today reveals, in its annual report, that the vision set out in the Paris Agreement is within reach. Delivering on all disclosed 2020 targets in time would result in savings that put these governments on track to stay below the critical warming threshold of 2˚C above pre-industrial levels. The report provides valuable insights to support national governments heading into the '2018 facilitative dialogue', aimed at raising ambition in the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and shows how many disclosing states and regions are ahead of schedule.
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CDCR Announces Automated Email Notification Services For Crime Victims
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/02/2016 02:29 PM
Sacramento, CA...Yesterday, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's (CDCR) Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services (OVSRS) announced they will begin using the new Automated Email Notification Services to better serve and communicate with crime victims starting in December 2016. The new Automated Email Notification Services will allow for a 90-day in advance email notification of release to crime victims whose offender is in CDCR custody. The system will also be able to immediately email victims and notify them of an escape or death of an offender. With the addition of this new service, CDCR will discontinue sending notifications through the Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) service effective December 31, 2016.
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Faith Lutheran Church In Murphys Welcomes You!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/02/2016 02:08 PM
Murphys, CA...We welcome all visitors and if you don't have a church home, Welcome Home! Sunday Services are at 11 am. The church is located at 65 Mitchler Avenue in Murphys across from the Sierra Hills Market.
The Angels Camp Christmas Parade & Open House For 2016
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/02/2016 01:29 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The Annual Angels Camp Christmas Parade & Open House filled Angels Camp last Saturday evening. It kicked off at 4:00 pm. with caroling in front of the Calaveras Visitors Center and lighting of the Christmas tree at 4:30 pm. At 5:00 pm the Parade of Lights through historic downtown where locals and visitors alike line this classic Gold Rush street to enjoy the pretty sights. Main Street merchants were open late serving up treats, discounts on merchandise and wine tasting. Santa was available for photos on the porch at the Visitors Center following the parade and food trucks were selling pizza, hot chocolate and other toasty goodies for an evening's entertainment of carols from Mountain Melody Women's Choir. It was the kind of classic, small-town-America-celebration that will warms your heart and jump starts your holiday spirit. We have photos and video of the parade below...
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34 Californians Will Be Honored For Their Heroic Acts & Extraordinary Contributions To EMS
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/02/2016 01:11 PM
Sacramento, CA...Dr. Howard Backer, Director of the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA), has announced the recipients of California Emergency Medical Services Awards for 2016. Launched in 2007, the annual awards honor and recognize exceptional acts and service by individuals working or volunteering in California's emergency medical system.
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The Bureau Of Labor Statistics Report A Decline In November Unemployment Rate
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/02/2016 12:29 PM
Washington, DC...The unemployment rate declined to 4.6 percent in November, and total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 178,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment gains occurred in professional and business services and in health care. In November, the unemployment rate decreased by 0.3 percentage point to 4.6 percent, and the number of unemployed persons declined by 387,000 to 7.4 million. Both measures had shown little movement, on net, from August 2015 through October 2016...
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Elaine Anne Kelling 1936-2016
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/02/2016 12:23 PM
San Andreas, CA...Elaine Anne Kelling, born October 9, 1936 in Woodward Oklahoma to Harold and Mildred Newcomb. Entered into rest on November 25, 2016, at the age of 80, at her home in San Andreas. Elaine is survived by her husband of 62 years, William (Bill) Kelling, sons David (Nina) Kelling, Ed (Barbara) Kelling, Roger (Vicki) Kelling, and Jeff (Tara Parker) Kelling; daughter Shelley (Bud) Steffen; and brother Douglas (Frances) Newcomb. She was preceded in death by her son Donnie Kelling. She has 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and one on the way.
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Bear Valley Leads The Central Sierra With Early Season Opening
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/02/2016 10:58 AM
Bear Valley, CA...With their Thanksgiving Weekend opening the Bear Valley operations team proved their commitment to being a premier, family friendly resort. Their investments in state of the art snowmaking equipment have proved that in good snow years and in not so good snow years they provide great snow conditions and one of the longest ski seasons in the industry. In fact last year they were the last resort in the nation to hold a NASTAR race.
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Third Annual 'Sourdough Slim's Wild & Wooly Revue' Concert
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/02/2016 10:41 AM
Murphys, CA...Hold on to your seats and get ready for a rollicking evening of outrageous humor and song. We are happy to present this seasonal extravaganza featuring popular Gold Country old time music makers, Sourdough Slim & The Saddle Pals, Faux Renwah, and Robert Armstrong (Cheap Suit Serenaders). A once-a-year opportunity to catch all these artists in a show together.
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Calaveras County Sheriff's Logs For December 1st
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/02/2016 10:30 AM
San Andreas, CA...The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff's Deputies are attached:
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Caltrans Director To Become Chair Of Transportation Research Board Executive Committee
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/02/2016 09:32 AM
Sacramento, CA...The Transportation Research Board announced today that Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty will become chair of its Executive Committee, effective January 12, 2017.
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2nd Annual Odd Fellows Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, December 10
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/02/2016 09:14 AM
La Grange, CA...Attention holiday shoppers! Don't miss the 2nd Annual Odd Fellows Christmas Craft Fair on December 10th at the IOOF Hall in La Grange, open from 10 am to 3 pm. Come share an abundance of Christmas cheer in the warm atmosphere of this historic 1881 vintage Odd Fellows Hall! A fine collection of artists, collectors and crafters will be assembled for your shopping pleasure, and we'll also offer seasonal refreshments and treats available for sale.
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Angels Trading Post Has Everything To Keep You Rolling For The Holidays!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/02/2016 07:22 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Stop and say hi and top off your tanks today! Angels Trading Post has everything you need to keep you Hopping when you visit our area. Great Prices on Gas, Drinks, Sodas, Java City Coffees and more. They also accept E.B.T. cards.and have great prices on tobacco products. They are open everyday from 5am to Midnight!! Stop by and see the Singh's today at the corner of Hwy 49 & Hwy 4.
Jingle & Mingle At The December Chamber Mixer!
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 03:14 PM
Mokelumne Hill, CA...Come jingle and mingle with us! The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its Holiday Mixer will be held at Renegade Winery on December 15, 2016 from 5:30pm till 7:00pm located at 8345 Main Street in Mokelumne Hill.
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Murphys Open House On December 2nd
Posted by: News_Desk on 11/20/2016 08:59 AM
Murphys, CA...Every year on the first Friday in December, Murphys celebrates the start of the holiday season with a community Open House from 5 to 8 pm on Historic Main Street. Admission is free, the streets are closed to traffic and we are ready to celebrate the winter holidays.
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Calaveras Humane Society's Thrift Store's Bear Valley Raffle
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/19/2016 08:04 AM
Arnold, CA...Get your tickets now for Calaveras Humane Society's Thrift Store's Bear Valley Raffle!
Governor Brown & First Lady Honor 2016 California Hall Of Fame Inductees
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 04:12 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown joined the California Museum to award the Spirit of California medal to eight Californians inducted into the California Hall of Fame this evening.
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Governor Brown Names U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra California's Next Attorney General
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 03:59 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today named U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra (D-CA) to replace Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, who was elected to the U.S. Senate last month. The nomination, which is subject to confirmation by the California State Assembly and Senate, will be officially submitted after Attorney General Harris resigns.
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Calaveras County Public Access TV Studio PATV Schedule Through December 8th & Tax Payer Alert With Host Al Segalla
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 03:53 PM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras Community TV is located in San Andreas, CA. We are a non-profit organization which helps facilitate the local studio and air original community programming to your home. The goals for PEG Access Television are to promote free speech, foster diverse points of view, encourage communications, create opportunities, encourage artistic expression, expand educational access, and promote participatory democracy in order to strengthen the spirit of the communities and enrich the lives of our residents and visitors.
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City Of Angels City Council Meeting & Amending Annual Budget For Purchase Of Police Vehicle
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 03:46 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The City OF Angels City Council is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 6th. On the agenda is a resolution amending the annual budget for the 2016/2017 fiscal year for police vehicle replacement and authorizing surplus of two police vehicles.
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Structure Fire On Armstrong Road
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/01/2016 03:27 PM
Sheep Ranch, CA...Firefighters are still on scene of a structure fire on Armstrong Road in the Sheep Ranch area. There was no spread to vegetation but it sounds like the structure was a complete loss. We checked in with TCU Command and confirmed that it was a residence and the home was a complete loss. Our thoughts and prayers to the residents to have such a loss during the holidays..
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Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort Men's Club Results Wednesday, November 30th
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 03:23 PM
Angels Camp, CA...As one of Northern California's best golf courses and communities, Greenhorn Creek offers more of the fastest, truest greens in the state. The 18-hole course was redesigned by Robert Trent Jones II and along with Mother Nature; Greenhorn Creek delivers one of California's finest golf experiences. You'll discover 18 holes of championship golf with 5 sets of tees ranging from 4,887 to 6,800 yards that make Greenhorn Creek Resort both challenging and enjoyable. Greenhorn Creek Men's Club results for Wednesday, November 30th are as follows:
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Starbucks Announces New Leadership Structure To Drive Next Wave Of Global Growth
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 02:12 PM
Seattle, WA...Starbucks Corporation today announced that Kevin Johnson, president and chief operating officer and a 7-year member of the Starbucks Board of Directors, will expand his responsibilities and assume the role and responsibilities of president and chief executive officer, effective April 3, 2017.
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The 2nd Annual Christmas In White Pines Parade Of Lights & More!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/01/2016 02:11 PM
White Pines, CA....The 2nd Annual Christmas In White Pines Parade Of Lights & Holiday Festival picked up even more steam in its second year to become a fixture on the local Holiday Calendar. Santa, Hot Chocolate, Popcorn, Parade & More were featured along Blagen Road starting at Ace Hardware and ending at White Pines Park.
Lots Of Additional Photos Are Enclosed...
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Dr. Rhoda Nussbaum Named December 2016 Mentor Of The Month
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 02:03 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program is honoring Murphys resident Dr. Rhoda Nussbaum as its December 2016 Mentor of the Month. Rhoda has been matched with her nine-year-old mentee, Makayla Copeland, for a year; their time together is something Makayla consistently looks forward to each week.
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Become A UCCE Master Food Preserver
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 01:54 PM
Jackson, CA...Are you interested in becoming a certified UCCE Master Food Preserver volunteer and teaching others how to preserve food at home? Apply for the next volunteer training program in Jackson starting in February. While experience with canning and drying food is a bonus, it isn't required.
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"It's A Wonderful Life In Angels Camp" ACBA Christmas Gala Dec. 5
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 01:44 PM
Angels Camp, CA...The Angels Camp Business Association will hold its annual Christmas Gala, themed "It's a Wonderful Life in Angels Camp" at Camps Restaurant in Greenhorn Creek, Angels Camp, from 6 to 9 p.m. this Monday, Dec. 5. Silver bells will grace the hall, as "every time a bell rings, an angel gets their wings."
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Stockton Man Receives Sailor Of The Day Award
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 12:10 PM
Stockton, CA...Seaman Michael Enriquez, from Stockton, California, receives the Sailor of the Day award from Capt. Greg Huffman, USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) commanding officer, and Command Master Chief Benjamin Rushing. John C. Stennis is underway to conduct routine training and participate in National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day events in Hawaii.
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Donald Trump, Mike Pence Carrier Plant Announcement 12/1/16
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/01/2016 12:03 PM
Indianapolis, IN....Donald Trump, Mike Pence Carrier Plant Announcement 12/1/16
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Tribal Security Helps Sheriff's Department Recover Stolen Vehicle
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 11:51 AM
Tuolumne, CA...On Tuesday evening just before 6 PM, the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office received information from the Sonora Police Department regarding a reported stolen vehicle that occurred on Mono Way in Sonora.
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New Improvements and Upgrades Enhance Patient Experience at Mark Twain Medical Center
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/01/2016 11:44 AM
San Andreas, CA...December 1, 2016- Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) adds a special glow to the recent lighting upgrade in its surgery suites with a $300,000-plus cost savings to the completed project. "This project creates a more comfortable environment for our patients and our surgeons," says Certified Surgical Services Management Director Lynn Bartel, RN, BSN. She explains, "An operating room usually seems very cool to patients because it must be no more than 68 degrees to keep things sterile. But once the overhead lights go on, surgeons are working in 80 to 90 degrees at the site of the surgery due to the heat from the bright lights. That can quickly increase to 100-plus degrees depending upon what surgery-specific garments are required."
Ed Gonzales, Director of Facilities/Support Services and Development at MTMC, is pictured with Certified Surgical Services Management Director Lynn Bartel, RN, BSN. They play key roles at the hospital.
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Jackson Fire Department Recognizes Volunteers
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 11:42 AM
Jackson, CA...On Monday, November 28th, four Jackson Fire Department volunteers were recognized for their hard work and dedication to their community during the City of Jackson's council meeting. The Jackson Fire Department has a long standing tradition of volunteerism, with over 162 years of service.
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Winter Specials At Greenhorn Creek
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 11:23 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Getting a Tee time is easy. Just pick the Date and the time you would like to tee off and we will take care of the rest. We look forward to seeing you at Greenhorn Creek soon. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our pro shop at (209) 729-8111
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House Fire In Columbia Mobile Home Park
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 11:14 AM
Columbia, CA...Just before 9 PM, the Sheriff's Office received a report of a fire at 10956 Green St. at the Columbia Sky Mobile home park In Columbia. The home was unoccupied and the resident had arrived to find it engulfed in flames.
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Winter Is Here. Come Up & Enjoy It At Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/01/2016 09:43 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Paul Says.."Fourteen trails are open and groomed for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The store is really nicely stocked up for all of your winter needs. Other details: Lessons and rentals available. Meadow Café, and tubing area not open yet, but please inquire about sledding options. Hope to see you soon!"
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A Letter To The Editor In Regards To Sarah Palin~ By R Douglas Nunes
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 09:21 AM
Arnold, CA...Letter To The Editor- I was disappointed when Trump won the election, I felt we had no "good" choices but Trump seemed the worst. Now he is proving that he is not competent to be President, by his choices for cabinet seats.
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CCOG Regular Meeting & Acknowledgement Of The Dedication & Commitment Of Elected Officials
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 09:06 AM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras Council of Governments is holding a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 7th at 5:30 p.m. On the agenda is the acknowledgment of the dedication and commitment of Wes Kulm, Cliff Edson, and Steve Kearney for serving as elected officials for the CCOG.
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Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through December 6th
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/01/2016 09:03 AM
Arnold, CA...Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Grocery Specials Through December 6th. Shop Local & Save!
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Calaveras County Sheriff's Logs For November 30th
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 08:29 AM
San Andreas, CA...The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff's Deputies are attached:
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SFO Welcomes Additional Flights To Panama On Copa Airlines
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/01/2016 08:20 AM
San Francisco, CA...November 30, 2016 - the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) welcomed additional Copa Airlines flights to Panama to meet increased travel demand. In early November, Panama-based airline added a second daily nonstop flight between SFO and Panama City, Panama. Copa, a member of the Star Alliance global airline network, launched nonstop daily service from SFO in September 2015.
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Robert Edwin Wallace 1937-2016
Posted by: News_Desk on 11/30/2016 10:47 AM
Murphys, CA...Robert Edwin Wallace was Born November 11 1937 in Pittsburg, CA. He was 79 years old. He resided at his home on French Gulch Rd. since 1970. He passed away at Avalon Care Center in San Andreas on Saturday Nov. 26.
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Happy Holidays From Pinnell's Carpet One
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/18/2016 01:33 PM
Angels Camp & Sonora, CA....Happy Holidays & Happy Flooring for your home. When you visit Pinnell's, our team makes sure your project gets completed with the same care we would do to our own home! For 4 generations Pinnell's has been in the flooring industry and has been serving the tri-county area for over 40 years! We train and certify all of our in house installation team! Quality is what we do! Thank you for voting us Best of the Mother Lode since 2005!"
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Come See The Queen Of The Sierras! ~ Featured Listing From Century 21 Sierra Properties
Posted by: News_Desk on 11/17/2016 02:02 PM
Murphys, CA...Queen of the Sierras Estate Property with panoramic views. Year round sunsets can be enjoyed from all rooms and outside terraces. This custom home includes two Master Suites and a 640 sqft Napa style Guest Cottage also with a full bath and bedroom.
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Stunning Estate On Over 5 Acres From NextHome Utica Properties
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/04/2016 11:17 AM
San Andreas, CA...Gorgeous estate property on 5.16 acres. Decorator home features 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, gourmet kitchen with huge pantry, living room, family room office and bonus room. Antique mantel in living room. Floors are hardwood and tile and carpet. Lovely master suite looks out onto the swimming pool. Master bath offers nice soaking tub. 40 x 60 metal shop with 3 roll up doors and temperature controlled wine tasting room holds 626 wine bottles. Upstairs storage in shop. Olive orchard with 210 Italian variety trees produce up to 35 gal oil. 18x36 inground pool. RV dump station and full hook ups. Koi pond & veggie garden. Property is completely deer fenced. 2300 Mills Ave, San Andreas, CA 95249 $729,0003 Beds3 Full Baths2,795 sq ft Year Built: 2000
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Tuolumne County Sheriff's Logs For November 29th
Posted by: News_Desk on 11/30/2016 07:40 PM
Sonora, CA... Tuolumne County Sheriff's logs through November 29th are enclosed:
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If you're heading out on Sunday and don't know what to wear, stop thinking. January 11th is the 14th annual No Pants Subway Ride, the one day each year when the metro system is clothing-optional.
Organized by Improv Everywhere, the first No Pants Subway Ride was in 2002 and featured seven pantsless participants. According to the group, tens of thousands of people left their pants at home last year.
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new associate member organizations include: CO-OP Financial Services, the parent
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AP FILE PHOTO In this Aug. 31, 2011 photo, an excavator works on rebuilding Vermont Route 107 next to the White River in Bethel. Huge sections of the road were washed completely away. In what some consider a bit of an engineering marvel, a three-mile section of Route 107 between Bethel and Stockbridge, a major east-west highway that was destroyed by the storm, was rebuilt and reopened in 119 days, a job that normally would have taken two years.MONTPELIER Two years ago, Dots diner was practically wiped out when Tropical Storm Irene poured down on interior New England, causing massive flooding, killing dozens of people in the region and forever altering the landscape.
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Recently the eccentric security researcher Michal Zalewski published his first book, entitled Silence on the Wire: A Field Guide to Passive Reconnaissance and Indirect Attacks. Because the book is everything except a security manual, Federico Biancuzzi chose to interview Michal and learn more about his curious approach to information security. Among other things, they discussed the need for randomness, how a hacker mind works, unconventional uses for search engines such as Google, and applying AI to security tools.
Could you introduce yourself?
Well, I am just a computer geek. I am a relatively young, self-taught enthusiast who is fairly proficient in the field of computer security, and simply enjoys playing with this stuff. Since the mid-'90s, I managed to contribute some probably worthwhile research to this area, as witnessed by a number of BUGTRAQ readers. I found and helped to solve a bunch of interesting security problems, and wrote a couple of well-received papers; I also developed several small but cool open source infosec utilities such as p0f, memfetch, Fenris, and fakebust.
Well, enough with blatant self-promotion. Curious readers can find more information about my work (and what else do I do in my free time) at lcamtuf.coredump.cx.
Recently, No Starch Press published your first book. What type of book is Silence on the Wire?
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Silence on the Wire is a fairly unusual guide to the world of computer security. Unusual, because instead of taking the reader through the frequently repeated fundamentals, I tell a story of this field as witnessed by me when I first learned this stuff.
I show that security problems are inherent to the way we design systems, bound to just about any aspect of modern computing; and that only by understanding it can you follow and mitigate threats efficiently. Along the way, I focus on some of the more unusual, fascinating, and often arcane topics in a way that hopefully is both easy to follow and entertaining, even if you have no professional interest in security.
Who should read it? Well--if you just want to get a solid grasp of the basics, this book is not for you, at least not to accomplish this task. If you are a seasoned computer user or a developer, and want to learn to see the technology in a different way, I believe you should give SotW a try. If you are an infosec professional and want to learn more about the technology, and rediscover the fascinating world of computer mechanics, I hope you'd enjoy SotW, too.
In the first chapter, you write about the need for randomness, and how it's difficult to get truly random data from a machine built to behave deterministically. Could this necessity disappear with the growing resources that common people will have access to? For example, a blind spoofing attack could become more feasible with broadband access to the internet, and there are some countries where you can easily and cheaply get a 10Mbps or 100Mbps connection.
Computers need to be able to generate truly unpredictable numbers for various purposes--implementing cryptography is a prominent example. This is not going to change anytime soon.
When users have access to more and more bandwidth and computing power, they can more easily carry out brute-force attacks against protocols and algorithms. But this only means the need for strong cryptography, cryptographically secure ISN generation, and so forth is on the rise. And to get there, we need computers to be able to deliver high-quality, unpredictable entropy--more than ever.
Do you think that security concerns will require the adoption of a new version of TCP in the near future?
In my opinion, TCP has some shortcomings, and these are bound to become more and more of an issue in the near future, but I do not think we're going to reach a point where we must switch to something else that instant; there is no mystery failure threshold, but performance and security features within or kludges around the protocol are becoming less efficient as the surrounding technology advances.
In fact, even if we had to replace TCP on short notice, it would be next to impossible to carry out such an operation. Look at how we're moving toward IPv6 protocol suite--ho boy!
HTTP does not use crypto, while HTTPS does. Do you think that in the future we'll use crypto for every single connection?
Well, because of the shortcomings of TCP (and the increasing ease of blindly tampering with the data as bandwidth increases and new attacks are discussed), almost all communications, even nominally of little relevance, should be either encrypted or cryptographically tamper-proofed by now.
Unfortunately, this is a complex and costly process, and implementing advanced cryptography may introduce new flaws elsewhere. Furthermore, unless carefully engineered, it may remain susceptible to disruptions on underlying layers, replay attacks, etc. Last but not least, end users simply don't understand encryption and PKI, and hence can be easily tricked to ignore or bypass our sophisticated protections.
In other words, "perfect world" solutions may be not really that desirable or easy to implement, and we might have to stick with simpler short-term options and strategies for now.
Your book is full of interesting and original ideas to study a network or a single host; however, how can we focus on those advanced topics if most of the break-ins on the internet come from worms, spyware, and other dumb things or users?
There are plenty of books on these topics, some of them very, very good; there is no point in writing another summary of threats just because worms or spyware are a prominent problem.
What I wanted to achieve is to show how to think creatively and see problems that go beyond textbook examples; I try to show that these flaws don't come out of nowhere, and are inherent to every single tiny design decision ever made. If there is a software engineer, a system administrator, or a security professional who, after reading SotW, puts a bit more thought and insight in their work, that's good news--we may be preventing new classes of exploits and attacks of tomorrow.
There are a lot of books and courses that teach "how to think like a hacker". Your book should open a reader's mind showing original points of view for different situations and problems. Do you think that it is possible to learn this way of thinking, or is just part of some people's personality?
I don't think that ("good") hackers have any special, hardwired mental abilities or specific personality traits, and I do believe you can easily learn to think like a hacker, even when you come from a different background.
The difference between hackers and people who just deal with computers for a living, 9 to 5, is quite simple--hackers share a genuine passion for this stuff, they learn and analyze computers just for fun, and hence can more readily see beyond the taught problems and scenarios, invent or explore.
And so, if you have ambivalent feelings about computer science and just want to get your paycheck, no amount of books or courses is going to turn you into a skillful, passionate enthusiast. On the other hand, if you have the genuine desire to explore computing as a true hobby, you're likely to succeed and become an old-school hacker with (or without!) proper guidance.
I was thinking that often the so-called hackers have other hobbies beyond computers, and that being open-minded and cultivating mental elasticity could explain why they have better results than people who do things just because it's their job. For example, you like to practice photography, and this interest in expressing yourself with images came out when you published your famous research on ISN, where you used a graphical format to spot algorithms weakness. Thinking of the people you met and the hackers you know; does this theory sound good?
I think it's an oversimplification to attribute any special mental skills or capabilities as either a result of or a reason for being a hacker. In fact, I know of several hard-core hacker geeks who have remarkably little other interests or any form of mental or social elasticity. (In fact, they're really hard to get along with, and have very serious problems adopting to everyday situations.)
Also, I don't think that hackers necessarily "have better results" than people who do not fall into this category. It's a comforting thought for us geeks, but I'm afraid this is not very true. Some hackers are either far too obsessed with a particular concept or set of problems, or too disorganized, to outperform well-trained, distanced professionals.
Hackers are generally more determined to do the things they're interested in, for its own reward, that's all.
Sometime ago you played a joke claiming to have founded a company called eProvisia LLC that provided a 100 percent guaranteed antispam service. The very interesting fact was that its antispam technology used human beings who manually analyzed email.
Yes, of course the company is not real; it was just a silly joke that got out of hand (and was carried as a true story by ZDNet, Yahoo, Slashdot, and others).
This idea is original, and made me think of the saying that the best firewall would be that one made by a human being analyzing packets one by one, manually.
I don't think so, no. Regular users lack the understanding of machines' inner workings and the protocol subtleties needed to determine what to do in even the most trivial scenarios. They want to watch a movie they got from a friend, but they have no clue if that translates to clicking Yes or No in some firewall pop-up prompt.
Of course we could hire professional security experts to somehow perform near real-time review of someone else's traffic--but then, they have no way of knowing what the user really wants or expects his computer to do. Clicking on a link to some obscure .exe file may be a phishing attack or a legitimate download of a software update for a Mongolian Tetris-alike game we never heard of. Without feedback from the user, it's hard to tell what should be done.
Why do you think we cannot develop a software that behaves autonomously like a human being in such restricted environments?
We did! Most antivirus programs and personal firewalls usually attempt to implement a certain level of "smart" adaptive protection, rather than forcing the user to define everything from scratch. I doubt this could be much improved without reading the user's mind and scanning it for true intentions and motivation for each mouse click.
Four years ago, you wrote an interesting paper entitled Against the System: Rise of the Robots for Phrack #57. The main idea was to use search engines' spiders as an attack vector. Just writing specially formatted URL on a web page, and wait for the spider to follow those links. After all this time, do you see a better or worse situation?
Our ability to understand how search engines address potential security threats and other abuse scenarios is very limited; most of them, Google included, are very secretive and not willing to discuss their business. As such, I can only guess--but my impression is that a good number of major crawlers implemented basic checks to trap the most obvious exploitation attempts, simply by rejecting URLs that either appear clearly malicious or very strange.
That said, I don't think the problem can ever be fully addressed; what exploits one web script is a valid and expected parameter to another.
You developed a chatting bot that uses Google to create answers. Obviously it's far from being perfect, but do you think that AI software could use Google as a repository of human knowledge to make decisions such as what is spam and what is a valid email?
Certainly Google and other search engines are in possession of databases that may come handy for various applications--AI, automated learning, and content classification included. Unfortunately for us mortals, they do not share their databases with others; they only provide you with a very limited search front end or similarly limited API, which is obviously not enough to write much more than a toy chatbot (and even that is a possible violation of their Terms of Service, as I learned from a friendly cease-and-desist-style letter a while ago).
I don't know if you play modern videogames, but I saw some projects about AI on your website. I think we could learn something from the work game developers have done with AI. We both act in a restricted context (rules of the virtual world/rules of protocols), but for my experience their "intelligence" is much better than most security tools.
Funny you say that--many gamers complain that mainstream game AIs are awful and too dumb, and ruin all the realism.
As to your question--AI is a meaningless term; it can mean just about any algorithm that either appears to have certain poorly defined "human" characteristics, or an algorithm that mimics a certain aspect of wetware processing, or simply a program that adopts in some way. As such, yes, some of the techniques and tricks collectively labeled "AI" can be of some use--now, if we had a great idea how to put this to work. ;-)
Some of them seem to work as regular expression catchers. Think of Snort, for example; it seems a pattern-matching tool. Should we start playing with AI in security too?
Snort could be greatly improved by simply working on signature quality, making it more stateful, incorporating more heuristics and so on. (Some may argue that heuristic algorithms are AI, but that's what most commercial AV and IDS products can already do, and so this is beyond the scope of that question.)
It's easy to claim that "adding AI" would help (or to claim the opposite), but as I mentioned, this means nothing--it's like saying "computers would be faster if we invented some cool new computing method." Sure, but so what? Unless you're talking about a very specific use of a specific, known algorithm, you're not going to get anywhere.
Federico Biancuzzi is a freelance interviewer. His interviews appeared on publications such as ONLamp.com, LinuxDevCenter.com, SecurityFocus.com, NewsForge.com, Linux.com, TheRegister.co.uk, ArsTechnica.com, the Polish print magazine BSD Magazine, and the Italian print magazine Linux&C.
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Home List of Titles Metabolic production of a novel polymer feedstock, 3-carboxy muconate, from vanillin
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/153555
- Title
- Metabolic production of a novel polymer feedstock, 3-carboxy muconate, from vanillin
- Author(s)
- Gosling, Aaron; Fowler, S. Jane; O'Shea, Michael S.; Straffon, Melissa; Dumsday, Geoff; Zachariou, Michael
- Abstract
- Vanillin can be produced on a commercial scale by depolymerising renewable lignin. One product of microbial metabolism of vanillin by common soil microbes, such as Acinetobacter baylyi, is a tricarboxylic acid with a butadiene backbone known as 3-carboxy muconate (3CM). Three enzymes, 4-hydroxy benzaldehyde dehydrogenase, vanillate monooxygenase and protocatechuate 3,4-dioxygenase, catalyse the biotransformation of vanillin to 3CM. These three enzymes were metabolically engineered into an Escherichia coli host, giving a biocatalyst that converted vanillin into 3CM. The biocatalyst was found to give 100% yield of 3CM from 1 mM of vanillin after 39 h. The rate-limiting reaction was identified as the conversion of vanillate to 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate catalysed by vanillate monooxygenase. Low expression of the reductase subunit of this enzyme was identified as contributing to the reduced rate of this reaction. Proof of principle of a novel application for 3CM was demonstrated when it was converted into a trimethyl ester derivative and copolymerised with styrene.
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- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Life and Social Sciences
- Source
- Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Vol. 90, no. 1 (Apr 2011), pp. 107-116
- Publication year
- 2011
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- 05 Environmental Sciences; 06 Biological Sciences; 10 Technology
- Keyword(s)
- 3-carboxy muconate; Acinetobacter baylyi; Biocatalysis; Metabolic engineering; Unsaturated polyester; Vanillin
- Publisher
- Springer
- 0175-7598
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I am convinced, at this point, that its probable we won't be tandem nursing. Haylee has decreased her nursing sessions over the past few weeks, and with my supply down to only a few drops of colostrum, she is wanting to nurse less and less. She nursed this morning, but it had been 48 hours since she nursed last, and it only lasted a few minutes. She didn't even want to nurse back to sleep last night when she woke at 1:30. Two weeks ago, I thought she was actually enjoying it more, as she nursed to sleep consistently for a few days in a row, but now it seems she wants nothing to do with it. I am sad, but I am surprisingly okay with it. Of course, it may be a phase, and tomorrow may change things (she is unpredictable, to say the least) but right now I am working on accepting emotionally that she may just be done with it. Its so weird to think of her moving on from that phase in her life...but I knew this would happen and it really is just a phase--the beginning of a series of weanings. I know with this one, this child of mine, I will have to accept that her very strong personality will dictate very suddenly when she is ready...and I will have no say in it whatsoever, so this is just one of the first steps.
I have been so lucky--I have never felt touched out by nursing her, never felt the need to have my body back, and even though we struggled with nursing strikes and colic, and lack of sleep, I have never once not wanted to nurse her. I was blessed to watch my milk nourish her over the her first 12 months, and was very fortunate to be confident enough to not doubt it even with weight/size issues. Then, for the past 7 months, as I was saddened with low supply as a result of my next gift, I saw how much nursing meant to her, but on her own terms. She has gone full circle, from hating to nurse for a few months, multiple nursing strikes, never nursing to sleep, then nursing to sleep, loving it and refusing it. I got to see how independent it has made her--my never denying her, and how happy she has become after being such an unhappy infant. I am sad at the tought of not having that connection, and I am really trying to find how I will find a connection with my very active, very unaffectionate daughter, but I know that it will come. It has to.
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Click here to access the Council High-Adventure Directory as mentioned in Passport to High Adventure.
Many older Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Explorers, and Venturers consider high adventure the highlight of their outdoor Scouting experiences. The Passport to High Adventure tells how they can—with guidance from their adult leaders—plan and safely carry out council and unit high-adventure treks using Leave No Trace techniques. Older youth seek out these programs; it's what keeps them high on Scouting. High adventure challenges and inspires them—and their leaders—and broadens their appeal for Scouting. This is why Scoutmasters and Advisors must make high-adventure opportunities a priority, promoting participation by unit members who are qualified for these elite outdoor activities.
Your council may already have a canoeing or backpacking high-adventure program, but high adventure often transcends conventional Scouting activities. Collectively, the councils that have high-adventure programs offer these activities and more:
At the end of this session, each participant should be able to
Passport to High Adventure, No. 34245
National Tour Permit Application, No. 4419A
Tours and Expeditions, No. 33735A
Personal Health and Medical Record Form—Class 3, No. 34412
Guide to Safe Scouting, No. 34416
Local Tour Permit Application, No. 34426
Invite the participants to relate their personal experiences with planning and training for a trek. Ask them about times they have been unprepared. Have participants declare their one most indispensable piece of literature.
Develop an Itinerary
An itinerary serves as a blueprint of your trek. Once you have the plan on paper, you may discover that it's easy to see what meals you will want to prepare and what equipment you will need to take.
Learn the Ins and Outs
The best high-adventure treks are planned, led, and carried out by youth. The purpose of Scouting is to help youth grow and mature, and learn how to be prepared.
Planning Group Adventures
In chapter 2, Passport to High Adventure gives important advice on how to help ensure your crew enjoys a safe and appropriate—yet exciting—outdoor experience.


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June 20, 2013 - June 27, 2013
Olga Brodyn
Olga Brodyn of Pond Eddy, NY and a longtime resident of the area, died Sunday, June 23, 2013, at home. She was 82.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 26 with a liturgy mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Volodymyr's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 447 High Rd., (County Route 41), Glen Spey, NY 12737. Burial was at Glen Spey Cemetery, Glen Spey, NY.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Volodymyr's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 447 High Rd., P.O. Box 108, Glen Spey, NY 12737.
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William T. Cubbon, of Liberty, NY died on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at his home. He was 73.
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Saturdays in the fall for Tyler Simmons include being on the football field playing defensive end for Aurora University, then taking in more football on TV.
"After our games, I watch a lot of college football and I wonder what it would be like to play in front of a huge crowd," said Simmons, a senior defensive lineman for the NCAA Division III Spartans who graduated from Crystal Lake South.
Thanks to his time spent in the community, Simmons will get a taste of big-time football in January.
Simmons earned an elite honor last week when he was named one of 22 college football players from across the country to the 2013 Allstate Good Works Team, a collection of athletes recognized for contributing to their communities.
Simmons said the 22 players will travel to New Orleans in January for the Sugar Bowl – sponsored by Allstate – to conduct a youth football clinic and be honored on the field at halftime.
"Most of the time, football players are in the media for something negative," Simmons said. "It's nice to be recognized for doing the right things. It's a huge honor."
Simmons is one of 11 members on a team made up of players from Football Championship Subdivision, D-II, D-III and NAIA teams. Another 11-member team is made up of Football Bowl Subdivision players.
Team members were selected by a committee comprised of former Good Works honorees, media members, current and former members of the American Football Coaches Association and an Allstate executive.
Online voting on ESPN's website will determine a captain from among the 22 Good Works honorees. Fans can vote by visiting ESPN.com and searching "Good Works."
During his career, Simmons has helped organize a 5K run/walk to raise money and awareness for multiple sclerosis and coached in a youth flag football program. He also has volunteered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, an organization that provides education, homes and jobs for mentally challenged adults and teens.
"He's a fine, outstanding defensive lineman, but he's a better person," Aurora coach Mark Walsh said. "He's always first in line to volunteer for community activities. We're thrilled for him and for the recognition our football program will get. I can't think of a more deserving person."
Simmons, an honorable mention All-Northern Athletics Conference player last season, said he doesn't preach to his younger teammates to get involved in community projects. Instead, he offers a simple message.
"I like to just lead by example," he said. "I tell [teammates] to do things their parents will be proud of."
Simmons was surprised by Walsh and an athletic department employee with news of the award last week during a practice. Since then, he has received congratulatory messages from numerous supporters.
"There's a lot of excitement around campus about it," Simmons said. "I've heard from our athletic director, and several former teachers have emailed me. I've already had [teammates] tell me that they're going to win it next year."
Digging dandy: During September, Johnsburg grad Kelsey Nobilio became only the eighth player in D-III Wisconsin-Whitewater women's volleyball history to surpass 1,500 career digs.
Nobilio, a junior libero for the Warhawks (13-4), ranks fifth with 1,592 digs.
She ranks third in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference this season with 4.47 digs a set.
Whitewater ranks 17th this week in the American Volleyball Coaches Association D-III poll. The Warhawks' 3-2 loss Wednesday to UW-Stevens Point ended an 11-match winning streak. Nobilio, who had 21 digs in the defeat, was named Whitewater's Player of the Week on Sept. 16.
From MCC to Eureka: Former McHenry County College baseball coach Kim "Hoss" Johnson took over a new program Monday.
Johnson, who has won 515 games over 20 seasons as a collegiate head coach, was selected to lead the D-III Eureka College baseball program.
Johnson had two stints as MCC's head coach, from 1993 through 1996 and from 2002 through 2011. He served as an assistant coach last season at D-III Blackburn College in Carlinville. Blackburn and Eureka are members of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.Johnson also spent three seasons as the head coach at D-I Western Illinois.
Offensive star: Huntley grad Ashley Smith, a sophomore outside hitter at D-I Maryland Eastern Shore, is leading the volleyball team with 73 kills this season.
Smith, a transfer from Kentucky Wesleyan, is averaging 1.92 kills a set for the Hawks (1-11).
Goalkeeper garners honor: Crystal Lake Central grad Vickey Benhart was named the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week in women's soccer Monday.Benhart, a sophomore goalkeeper at D-III Eureka, guided the Red Devils to a 2-1 overtime victory last week against Rockford College. She made four saves in the match, her second career collegiate victory.
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I'm presently nursing my 20 month old DD & 6 week old DS. I'd planned to nurse her at least until she's 2 years old or maybe beyond, if it was manageable. Now, I'm thinking of weaning her. So, the questions are to wean or just to limit her more & how to do either. I've read Adventures in tandem nursing & How weaning happens, but I just need more advice/ opinions specific to my family.
The problem I'm having with tandeming is that my daughter is insatiable. She wants to nurse more than my newborn and has fits if I say no or wait, etc. Cries big tears, etc., but for example - this morning when she got up, she nursed for over an hour. Then 15 minutes later was asking for more & had a fit when I said no. Obviously, I can just let her have fits, but it's exhausting because this goes on all day & she's very difficult to distract. She's always loved nursing so I can't imagine how I'd get her down to once or twice a day, which would be more manageable. What to do & how? Should I assume this is part of her transition to the new baby & if so, how long would you expect it to continue, how would you deal with it now, etc.....


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Hormone Replacement Therapy
For years postmenopausal women were told that estrogen was safe. Now they're being told that estrogen is dangerous. Women are confused. The media haven't helped; they've only increased the confusion and created some myths. Alternative medicine offers the option of herbal remedies they say are safer than estrogen. Suzanne Somers says all of us (even men!) should be taking bioidentical hormones and adjusting our own doses according to how we feel. What's a woman to do? What does the science really say?
Before the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) of 2002, there were two main reasons for prescribing hormone replacement therapy (HRT): it relieved perimenopausal symptoms like hot flashes, and it helped prevent osteoporosis and fractures. There was good reason to believe that estrogen might also reduce the risk of heart attacks, but very few doctors (if any) ever prescribed it for the sole purpose of reducing heart risks. And doctors were always aware that estrogen and progestins were powerful drugs and were not risk-free.
There was a time in the mid-20th century when estrogen was thought to be a fountain of youth and women were encouraged to start taking it at menopause and continue for the rest of their lives. That attitude quickly changed as we realized these hormones were associated with blood clots, strokes, and increased rates of some cancers. We also learned that unopposed estrogen caused uterine cancer, and women who still had their uterus had to take progestins along with their estrogen. (more…)
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Actors who have played presidents
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Many actors over the years have been elected to play the highest office in the land in film and television. Here's a look at some of them.
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Wash. Lawmaker Apologizes For Cyclist Comment
By editor • Mar 5, 2013
Good morning, I'm Renee Montagne. When Washington state lawmakers proposed a new tax on bikes, the owner of several bike shops protested and ended up in an email argument with a Republican lawmaker, who shot back a novel claim.
State Sen. Ed Orcutt argued that cyclists pollute just by breathing. It is true that a heavy breathing cyclist will emit more carbon dioxide than a person who's just sitting. Orcutt did reconsider, and apologized.
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It would cost more to register a vehicle, get a driver's license and buy gas in Wisconsin under a series of recommendations unanimously approved by a group studying ways to shore up transportation funding in the state.
The recommendations would generate about $479 million a year over the next 10 years were released Wednesday by the Transportation Finance and Policy Commission.
Many of the group's ideas have already been rejected by Gov. Scott Walker.
The commission says the impact on the average driver would be $120 a year.
Walker has said improving the state's infrastructure is one of his priorities, but he is opposed to raising the gas tax. He will outline his plan in his state budget to be released next month.


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|The Esquire Theater Spire
Courtesy of Dan Haneckow
Klamath Falls' Esquire Theater was built in 1939 and was a contemporary of the Tower Theater. However I don't have many childhood memories of going to the Esquire. Now I asked myself, "Why?" I could remember specific movies and events at the Tower, Pelican, Pine Tree, and even the old store-front movie theaters, the Rainbow and Vox, but not the Esquire. In my child's mind, the Pine Tree and Pelican theaters were the older theaters which were around in the silent movies days; the Pelican a special theater that my parents talked about, and perhaps town kids went to matinees; the Pine Tree had a fare of westerns -our family favorites. The Rainbow and Vox also showed westerns--at least that what I remember of those two theaters. No childhood memories of the Esquire.
A bit of wool-gathering thoughts of movies times of my childhood seemed to provide a glimmering of the answer. By the 1950s, the Tower was the closest of these two new theaters to our rural farm, whereas the Esquire was the "townie" theater. When I was in high school distance and "townie" was a factor, but not so much when we joined the ranks of "young married's."
When I think of the Esquire, I remember the deep maroon spire with the white lettered ESQUIRE that rose above the the neighboring businesses -- and at night the the lighted spire drew patrons to a magical movie night. The Art Deco-style theater also had a more modern elegance, at least in my mind. The stone and glass ticket booth was lovely in the theater's hey-day. Even this 1984 picture, which was taken after the theater closed and in disrepair, reflects the original elegance of the theater.
|The Esquire Theater Ticket Booth in 1984
Courtesy of Dan Haneckow
We saw many movies in this theater in the 1950s, and here are a few of my most memorable moments. I remember climbing the carpeted center-aisle stairs to see Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. The theater was packed, nearly sold out, and Ric and I had to sit nearly in the back row, high above the screen, and just below the projection booth. Strange how such a seemingly innocuous memory sticks in one's mind-- but I really liked that movie.
Another Esquire moment came while watching 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Movies, to me, were not a spectator sport, but rather an opportunity to live another life albeit for just an hour or so. In this movie, I am right there with Kirk Douglas in the boat, or maybe on a dock, as the giant squid rises up behind him. The theater seemed to have a collective silent inhalation of breath, as I scream a warning to Kirk, "Watch out behind you!" My husband Ric, shushes me and shakes his head with a knowing smile. This wasn't the first time I had lost myself in a movie, nor would it be the last -- but perhaps the loudest --and most notable if the"tittering" of folks around us was any indication..
We usually parked in a store lot a few blocks from the Esquire. A brisk walk in the winter, but in the warmer months walking back to the car from the theater was a treat. Cool crisp evenings, clear star-laden skies, made for a great ending to a night out, as Ric and I walked hand-in-hand down the familiar streets. That's how I remember the Esquire Theater.
|The Esquire Theater in 1984
Courtesy of Dan Haneckow
By 1989, a number of community businesses and leaders had stepped up and made the $2 million renovation a reality. The theater, renamed the Ross Ragland Theater, after a prominent local civic leader and patron of the arts, opened in March of 1989. The first presentation was a local production of The Music Man. Since then, our family has attended a number of events at the Ross Ragland Theater, ranging from children's dance programs, Cowboy Poetry presentations and contests, and a lovely musical production of White Christmas.
|The Ross Ragland Theater, Klamath Falls, 2011
Courtesy of Dan Haneckow
Although when I look up at the spire of the theater, I still miss the brightly lighted ESQUIRE sign.
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Skoda Fabia
The Skoda Fabia offers plenty of space and a comfortable ride, plus it's fairly cheap to buy and run. However, the interior is desperately drab. …
The Seat Leon looks absolutely gorgeous, thanks to that teardrop, five-door hatchback shape. And, with the underpinnings of the widely acclaimed Volkswagen Golf backing the Leon up, there's substance beneath those seductive looks.
Very good though the interior is, don't expect absolute top-notch quality plastics. Visibility isn't great, either, due to thick, sweeping, windscreen pillars. The boot isn't as big as the Volkswagen Golf's or a Ford Focus's, nor is the load aperture as practical.
Sitting behind the Leon's small steering wheel on the well bolstered driver's seat, you feel very much as if you're in a sporting car - and it doesn't disappoint you out on the road, either. Although the ride can be a little firm, body control is tight and the handling is tidy and precise, while the engine line-up is impressive, at least for the most part.
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2010 Phillies Cruise Photo Review
I have arrived home from the Phillies Phantastic Voyage and have sorted through most of my photos. Joining me on the cruise were 270 Phillies fans, JC & Erin Romero, Shane & Melissa Victorino, Ryan & Sarah Madson, Greg & Jean Luzinski, Scott Palmer, the Phanatic, the friend of the Phanatic, Tom Burgoyne and his wife and Phillies Sales Manager, Scott Nickle and his wife, Jenny. Everyone had a blast!
I put together a slide show of some key moments from the trip as well as some island shots. In addition, there are also Photos Albums which include these photos plus many more. I put together a Phillies Events album and also an Island Events album, which is non-baseball in nature. Click on either name to view each album.
To view the Photo Slideshow CLICK HERE and it will take you to the video.
As you can see, everyone, even the Smurf, had a great time. I will be posting video later today or tomorrow in addition to the photo slideshows where you will get to listen to the players talk during the Q&A session and the cocktail parties, plus much more!
A few other notes; while I was away, Scott Eyre announced his retirement. He will be missed :O( I wish Scott the best in his future endeavors!
Next up, Brad Lidge had knee surgery…again. He had some loose bodies and debris removed and is expected to make a full recovery within 2-3 weeks. No word on whether he will be ready for opening day or not.
This past Friday, four players filed for arbitration; Joe Blanton, Carlos Ruiz, Chad Durbin and Shane Victorino. Really all this means is they will negotiate their salaries with the team and if no consensus is reached, they will have a hearing to decide the amount next month. Last year, the Phillies avoided arbitration with all 10 players who filed.
Next I would like to address a question I was asked a few times while I was away in regards to JC Romero and his arm surgery. JC is recovering well; he looked healthy and happy all week on the cruise. As for his recovery time, it is too soon to tell. Until he begins a regular throwing routine to see how the arm reacts, it will be difficult to make any educated guesses. However, when he had the surgery in October, he was given a 5-6 month recovery window. This means he likely will not be ready until after the season begins. But as with most injuries and surgeries, anything is possible.
And finally, if anyone missed my on-board cruise updates, feel free to check those out as well. Here is Update #1, Update #2 and Update #3.
Photos by Jenn
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Jenn – CONGRATS on having the #7 ranked blog for calendar year 2009!
Jenn, I love reading about your cruise!
And congratulations on your place on the leader board!
Wow Jenn! Wonderful pictures! Love the Smurf jr.
Congrats on your latest ranking!
Wow thanks for sharing your lovely vacation with the rest of us! It truly makes me want to go on my team's cruise soon🙂
Love the pictures and the slideshows! My mom enjoys it very much also! Thanks for letting us know how to make our own I'll certainly be making those in the future🙂
See, this is why MLBloggin' is awesome… i feel like I was a part of that cruise even though I wasn't! Thanks for keepin' us informed, Jenn. That was very cool and I'm glad you're back safely at home. Bring on spring training!
Great slide show. I can't think of anything better than being on a ship with my favorite team. And you're right about Victorino's beard. It's not nearly as bad as the ones on my blog!


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Construction causes change to Onalaska polling place
Published On: Feb 18 2013 11:30:14 PM CST Updated On: Feb 19 2013 07:45:12 AM CST
Some voters in Onalaska will have a new polling place for the Spring elections.
Construction at the National Guard Armory is forcing polling places there to move.
If you vote in district two or district three, you will vote at the Onalaska Omni Center Tuesday. That means all Onalaska voters cast ballots at the Omni Center.
The city clerk says they've been doing their best to make sure people don't go to the wrong polling place.
Polls are open everywhere in Wisconsin from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Clinch july 8 2013
I worked Friday while most of my co-workers took the 4th holiday, I took my day yesterday. I visted a relative over the weekend in Louisville Ky, and blasted out Monday morning at 8:30 (this schedule not recomended for most drivers) . Traffic was light and no stops till Norris exit. I saw the release schedule Sunday night and knew it was gonna rock or be a bust. It rocked for me with grand slam in first session from 12:00 till 2:30, than they released for one hour which gave me a break and a chance for two Git' Go's hot dogs, the breakfast of champions and Clinch fisherman who give no thought to dietary concerns! The water started pulling down about 4:30 and to say it was on was an understatement, rises were like popcon and I hit another slam until I crawled out at 6:45. If you look in last few pictures you can see the mist in the evening post-water release and at times you could not see where your line landed it was that thick at times. I never thought I would say I am tired of catching brooks and would like to see more bows but that was the way it was. Throw in a couple of browns and a couple of bows and I had a double digit day in about 4 hours combined fishing. I took what pictures I could but reality was the hits were fast and little break in between and if your like me I would rather fish than photograph any day!
"It starts with a raindrop, don't let it end with a teardrop!"
"Nothing straightens out my mind like a twisting mountain stream!"
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Bigsur, were you wearing a big hat? I may have walked right passed you as you were leaving and I was just getting there.
I fished till dark and caught less than 10. On my last cast I hooked up with a nice 15" rainbow that was very acrobatic.
I think I spent more time tying new flies on than fishing. There were fish all around me and I couldn't get them to take anything consistently. The fish I caught were all on the trusty Zebra. There were still a few sporadic Sulphurs coming off mixed in with what I think were black caddis. I managed to catch one in my hand and it had a lighter greenish yellow body with black wings. I am not familiar with this hatch so I could be wrong.
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SHOPWORN - Play the Queen's IndianProduct Code: SWB0289EM
Publisher: Everyman Chess
Author: Andrew Greet
Year of Publication: 2009
Pages: 256
Notation Type: Figurine (FAN)
Book DescriptionThe Queen's Indian is a dynamic and flexible way to meet 1 d4, and it leads to complex and intricate positions rich in ideas both sides. Such is the high regard for the Quee''s Indian that virtually all the world's top players have utilized it at one time or another.
In this book, Andrew Greet presents a complete repertoire for Black. He reveals his secrets, offers answers against all of White's possibilities, and highlights the principal tactical and positional plans. This book tells you everything you need to know to play the Queen's Indian with confidence.
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