MEN: Make Time to Take Care of Yourself MTMC Marks Men’s Health Month with November 15th Workshop

MEN: Make Time to Take Care of Yourself MTMC Marks Men’s Health Month with November 15th Workshop

San Andreas, CA…Many men neglect their health. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) highlights oft-heard excuses and offers tips on how to take action at a Nov. 15 luncheon workshop. The session is from 10 a.m. to noon and includes a complimentary luncheon. “The central theme is to make time to take care of yourself,” says […]

FFA Degrees Bestowed at Recent FFA Meeting! ~ By Emma Garcia

FFA Degrees Bestowed at Recent FFA Meeting!  ~ By Emma Garcia

Angels Camp, CA…On Wednesday November 13th Bret Harte FFA conducted their third general meeting of the year. At this meeting twenty-five FFA members received their chapter FFA degrees, which is the highest award that can be given at the chapter level. To earn this degree you have to meet specific requirements such as have already […]

Harris Introduces Family Friendly Schools Act & Possible Extending School Day to 6pm

Harris Introduces Family Friendly Schools Act & Possible Extending School Day to 6pm

Washington, DC…U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Wednesday introduced the Family Friendly Schools Act, first-of-its-kind legislation to align the school day with the work day to better support working families.“My mother raised my sister and me while working demanding, long hours,” said Senator Harris. “So, I know firsthand that, for many working parents, juggling between school schedules […]

MEN: Make Time to Take Care of Yourself MTMC Marks Men’s Health Month with November 15th Workshop

MEN: Make Time to Take Care of Yourself MTMC Marks Men’s Health Month with November 15th Workshop

San Andreas, CA…Many men neglect their health. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) highlights oft-heard excuses and offers tips on how to take action at a Nov. 15 luncheon workshop. The session is from 10 a.m. to noon and includes a complimentary luncheon. “The central theme is to make time to take care of yourself,” says […]

The Steps to Kick Cancer Luncheon Brought the Community Together Against Cancer!

The Steps to Kick Cancer Luncheon Brought the Community Together Against Cancer!

San Andreas, CA…The Steps to Kick Cancer Luncheon was held last week on the campus of Mark Twain Medical Center.  Breast cancer survivor Tina Macuha, “Good Day Sacramento” host headlined the event. She gave a moving testimony of how on April 2009, she shared her breast cancer story on the show. Recently marking her tenth […]

Sheriff DiBasilio Delivers Say No to Drugs Poster Contest Winners

Sheriff DiBasilio Delivers Say No to Drugs Poster Contest Winners

Murphys, CA…On October 25, 2019 Sheriff Rick DiBasilio presented students from Michelson Elementary School with backpack and school supplies as prizes. These students participated in the Sheriff’s Office annual ‘Say No to Drugs’ Poster Contest which concluded last week during the National Red Ribbon Week.  The poster contest theme this year followed the 2019 Red […]

Make Plans to Attend Hazel Fischer’s 2nd Annual Fall Festival on Oct 26th from 5-7pm!

Make Plans to Attend Hazel Fischer’s 2nd Annual Fall Festival on Oct 26th from 5-7pm!

Arnold, CA…A family-friendly community event for all to enjoy! There’s food, games, a haunted house, trunk-or-treating, costume contests and more! The carnival, food and haunted house are inside the gym. Tickets for all inside activities and concessions are $0.50 each; meal tickets are $5 each. As always, the trunk-or-treating is free! All proceeds earned will […]

MEN: Make Time to Take Care of Yourself MTMC Marks Men’s Health Month with November 15th Workshop

MEN: Make Time to Take Care of Yourself MTMC Marks Men’s Health Month with November 15th Workshop

San Andreas, CA…Many men neglect their health. Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) highlights oft-heard excuses and offers tips on how to take action at a Nov. 15 luncheon workshop. The session is from 10 a.m. to noon and includes a complimentary luncheon. “The central theme is to make time to take care of yourself,” says […]

The 30th Annual Cow Pie Social Was Down Home Family Fun! ~ Emma Garcia

The 30th Annual Cow Pie Social Was Down Home Family Fun! ~ Emma Garcia

Murphys, CA…On Sunday October 13th the Bret Harte FFA hosted its’ 30th Annual Cow Pie Social event at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. It was a fun-filled family day with bounce houses, volleyball, balloons for the kids, and the game of cornhole! The Bret Harte FFA Boosters cooked a fabulous meal of BBQ Tri-Tip, famous Beck’s […]

Textile Artistry Was on Display at 42nd Annual Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire

Textile Artistry Was on Display at 42nd Annual Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire

Murphys, CA…The wild and crazy, mavens of textile mastery from the Independence Hall Quilters filled Ironstone last weekend.  Their 42nd Annual Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire was another beautiful artistic display. It Featured Quilts, Wall Hangings, Dolls, Needle/Wearable Arts, Member Challenge Exhibits. Vendor Booths, Country Store, Boutique & Blade Sharpening Services. The Scholarship Quilt Drawing and […]

Steps to Kick Cancer Reservation Deadline Nears

Steps to Kick Cancer Reservation Deadline Nears

San Andreas, CA…Steps to Kick Cancer, the Oct. 24 awareness event at Mark Twain Medical Center, is drawing widespread interest across Calaveras County and beyond. Limited seating still available for the complimentary luncheon, but is expected to reach capacity before the Oct. 20 deadline. The event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 754 5919 […]

NASA Debuts New Spacesuits! Orion Suit Equipped to Expect the Unexpected on Artemis Missions

NASA Debuts New Spacesuits!  Orion Suit Equipped to Expect the Unexpected on Artemis Missions

Houston, TX…When astronauts are hours away from launching on Artemis missions to the Moon, they’ll put on a brightly colored orange spacesuit called the Orion Crew Survival System (OCSS) suit. It is designed for a custom fit and equipped with safety technology and mobility features to help protect astronauts on launch day, in emergency situations, […]

Calaveras Has Talent 2019

Calaveras Has Talent 2019

Angels Camp, CA…Exciting two day show ahead Oct 11 and 12th. Proceeds benefit all music education programs in Calaveras County! The Calaveras Youth Organization founded the Calaveras SAVE Campaign because MUSIC MATTERS Why does Music Matter? 1. Creativity, teamwork and fun at school 2. Music is a bond between people, cultures and language 3. Promotes […]

Congressman Tom McClintock Keynoted TuCARE’s Annual Conference Yesterday. Complete Summit Video Below!

Congressman Tom McClintock Keynoted TuCARE’s Annual Conference Yesterday.   Complete Summit Video Below!

Sonora, CA…The Annual Natural Resources Summit was held today at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. There ware great presentations on a variety of topics all morning long. In addition to Congressman McClintock there were speakers from the Stanislaus National Forest, Cal-Fire, Sierra Pacific Industries, University of California Watershed Specialist, Tuolumne Office of Emergency Services, Hwy 108 […]

Kinley Apley Crowned Bret Harte Homecoming Queen Friday Night

Kinley Apley Crowned Bret Harte Homecoming Queen Friday Night

Angels Camp, CA…On Friday evening Bret Harte continued their homecoming festivities. Between the junior varsity and varsity games the homecoming queen contestants rounded the field and stepped out of the jeeps, pickup trucks & classic cars. For this year even a Maserati made a slow parade lap around the track. The 2019-20 homecoming queen is […]

September Was Sepsis Awareness Month & Mark Twain Medical Center Launched Non-Invasive Sepsis Testing System

September Was Sepsis Awareness Month & Mark Twain Medical Center Launched Non-Invasive Sepsis Testing System

San Andreas, CA…Earlier this month we had the pleasure to visit Mark Twain Medical Center’s ER Department where they demoed their new Sepsis testing equipment from Cheetah Medical. Their non-invasive system was purchased for MTMC by the Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation. A video of our visit is below and more information from the Sepsis […]

Annual CHS Homecoming Parade and Uptown Rally on 10/4/19

Annual CHS Homecoming Parade and Uptown Rally on 10/4/19

San Andreas, CA…State Route 49 in San Andreas will be impacted by the Annual CHS Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 4th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Main Street and Court Street will be closed to through traffic during the Annual CHS Homecoming Uptown Rally. Please observe all traffic control signs and follow designated alternate […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Showcases Local Health Resources at Fall Health Fair

Mark Twain Medical Center Showcases Local Health  Resources at Fall Health Fair

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center presents the 21st Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 28 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “Participation in this event is just as enthusiastic now as it was when we started over two decades ago,” notes Doug Archer, MTMC President and CEO. […]

MTHCD Hosted Fall Prevention Potluck Today in Murphys

MTHCD Hosted Fall Prevention Potluck Today in Murphys

Murphys, CA…”The Mark Twain Health Care District hosted a Pot Luck today to raise awareness for Fall Prevention. Today is National Fall Prevention Day, and “Stay Vertical, Calaveras” participants practiced Tai Chi and had lunch at Murphys Park. Participants from all over the county attended to learn more about the very popular Tai Chi for […]

Mark Twain Medical Center Showcases Local Health Resources at Fall Health Fair

Mark Twain Medical Center Showcases Local Health  Resources at Fall Health Fair

San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center presents the 21st Annual Fall Health Fair on Saturday, September 28 from 7 a.m. to noon at the Hospital Campus in San Andreas. “Participation in this event is just as enthusiastic now as it was when we started over two decades ago,” notes Doug Archer, MTMC President and CEO. […]

The 24th Annual Sierra Nevada Logging Museum Jamboree Was August 31st! A Few Photos & Bit of Video Below!

The 24th Annual Sierra Nevada Logging Museum Jamboree Was August 31st!  A Few Photos & Bit of Video Below!

Arnold, CA…The 24th annual Logging Jamboree was August 31st at the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum. Prizes, BBQ by Moose, Silent Auction, Kids Games & more. This wonderful annual Labor Day Weekend jamboree had something for adults and children. The Arnold Rim Trail Association again had a booth at the Jamboree, as the Calaveras District of […]

Bret Harte Bullfrogs Leaped Over Arroyo on Friday Night. Frogs Deliver for New Coach Osborn!

Bret Harte Bullfrogs Leaped Over Arroyo on Friday Night.  Frogs Deliver for New Coach Osborn!

Angels Camp, CA…Bret Harte Bullfrogs under the tutiledge of new Head Coach Kelly Osborn won Friday’s home game against Arroyo High School from San Lorenzo 13-7. The Bret Harte JV Bullfrogs also took their game 18 to 7!! The Bullfrogs played a tough, error free, gritty game. We have full game video below. We have […]

Upcoming Mentoring Information Sessions Including One for Tomorrow!

Upcoming Mentoring Information Sessions Including One for Tomorrow!

Angels Camp, CA…Mentoring Programs Info Session September. Monday, September 16, 2019. 5:00 PM 6:00 PM. Join us for one hour to learn about the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program- we will give you an in-depth view of the role of a mentor and how to start the application process! No commitment required. We rely on informed […]

“Preparing Youth for Careers in the Mother Lode”

“Preparing Youth for Careers in the Mother Lode”

San Andreas – Local high school students are getting the inside scoop on current career opportunities in the Mother Lode through this year’s Career Technical Education (CTE) project presentations. The first of six CTE presentations, a seminar on Health Care Careers took place Wednesday, September 11 at Calaveras High School (CHS). Guest speakers were Mark […]

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