County's first airport manager boards final flight Nov 17, 2009
While in the south state, a brother of one of her students was here in Calaveras County and the student asked her to fly him to the Mother Lode. He wanted me to fly him up there, Kennedy said. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Redskins defend long playoff streak Nov 11, 2009
On Friday night in San Andreas, Calaveras locked up a second-place finish in the Mother Lode League and a berth in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division V playoffs with a 14-10 victory over Argonaut. Monti Wilson set up his go-ahead 4-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter with an interception and Calaveras won a battle between the MLL's top two defensive units by holding Argonaut to a season low in points scored. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Senator Barbara Boxer House Party Saturday; includes conference call with the Senator Nov 11, 2009
A group of citizens in Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties will join this effort with a kickoff House Party in the central Mother Lode region this Saturday, November 14th from 12:30-2:30pm in Columbia. The house party includes food, beverages, Boxer gear for sale, and a chance to meet like-minded citizens supporting Senator Boxer and wishing to see her re-elected in November 2010. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
The boys are back Nov 11, 2009
An assistant for many years at Bret Harte under Mike Lewis, another former Badger, Soracco was the head coach of the Bret Harte varsity girls team for the past four seasons, guiding the Bullfrogs to Mother Lode League championships in 2006 and 2007. He stepped down at the end of the 2008-09 season. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Bret Harte boys want to build on league championship Nov 11, 2009
Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 10:58 AM CST The Bret Harte High boys soccer team won the outright Mother Lode League championship for the first time since 1991 this fall. Now the Bullfrogs are looking to make more history starting today in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division V playoffs. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Mother Lode VW Canned Food DRIVE! Nov 7, 2009
Mother Lode VW Canned Food DRIVE ... It will be fun and we will be doing something to help the needy in the Mother Lode. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
MLL Football Notebook Nov 7, 2009
The Summerville High football team may have sucked most of the drama out of the Mother Lode League championship race with consecutive victories over Argonaut and Calaveras, but teams around the league still have plenty to play for in the final two weeks of the regular season. With the Sac-Joaquin Section trying out a new playoff format this fall, the top two teams in the MLL automatically qualify for the 16-team Division IV playoffs, while the rest of the teams in the league are eligible for an... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
One last hurrah Nov 7, 2009
A coach in the Calaveras youth football program for the past 10 years, Turner will coach the final game of his current run, when the varsity Junior Redskins take on the Tuolumne Cowboys in the Mother Lode Youth Athletic Conference Super Bowl at 2 p.m. Saturday in Sutter Creek. It's been a while, said Turner, a Facility manager for Orchard Supply Hardware Distribution Center in Tracy for the past 30 years, who lives in Valley Springs. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Calaveras soccer steals playoff spot from Linden Nov 7, 2009
And it wasn t like the Lions, who had won three straight Mother Lode League titles before yielding this year s crown to Bret Harte, were just playing out the string. Linden needed a win or a tie in Tuesday s regular-season finale to hold off Calaveras for second place. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Bantam Junior Redskins knock off mighty Linden Nov 7, 2009
At 10 a.m. Saturday in Sutter Creek, the Junior Redskins will take on the unbeaten Argonaut Junior Mustangs in the Mother Lode Youth Athletic Conference Super Bowl at Amador High. Argonaut is a tough team, but we will be ready for the challenge, Calaveras coach Mark Dunn said. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
VS blood drive scheduled Nov 7, 2009
The blood drive is sponsored by the Mother Lode Council of the Knights of Columbus. Valley Springs Community 2010 blood drives are scheduled for Jan. 19, March 30, May 25, July 27, Sept. 28 and Nov. 30. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
VW Club hosts food drive Nov 7, 2009
Posted: Friday, November 6, 2009 3:00 PM CST Mother Lode Volkswagen Club will hold a canned food drive Saturday, Nov. 14. All valley VW clubs are invited. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Mother Lode Fishing Report Nov 6, 2009
Calaveras Enterprise. Posted: Friday, October 30, 2009 11:09 AM CDT. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Jackson turns into bad trip for Bullfrogs Nov 6, 2009
Bret Harte's hopes of staying alive in the Mother Lode League championship race were emphatically dashed in a 48-0 loss to the defending league champions. One week after watching their team suffer a stunning 35-21 loss to Summerville at home, there were no tricks for Argonaut fans against Bret Harte, only treats. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Longest yard dooms CHS Nov 6, 2009
Trailing 21-14 at halftime, Summerville outscored Calaveras 17-0 in the second half, rallying for their first victory over the Redskins since 1997 and taking over sole possession of first place in the Mother Lode League. Calaveras appeared to be on its way to a go-ahead score in the fourth quarter, but Redskins' running back Monti Wilson, who rushed for 138 yards on the night, was stopped short on a running play on fourth-and-1 from the Summerville 13-yard line with just more than 6 minutes to... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
NEWS RELEASE Nov 6, 2009
Golden State Cellular, along with their partners, provided the first landline telephone service in the Mother Lode some 100 years ago and was the first to provide cellular service in the Mother Lode. Golden State Cellular continues to exceed the consumer s expectations by providing the largest network and coverage available in the Central Sierra and Nationwide. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Bret Harte boys win MLL soccer crown Nov 6, 2009
Posted: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 8:40 AM CST The road to greatness in the world of Mother Lode League soccer goes through Angels Camp. On Thursday night in Linden, the Bret Harte High boys soccer team won its first outright league championship since 1991 with a 2-0 victory over Linden. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Another Season of “Ovations” Performances for Calaveras this Winter Nov 6, 2009
Mother Lode Freinds of Music Orchestra Playing a Russian repertoire including Stravinsky's Firebird. Saturday, March 6 3:00 pm. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
High School Sports Roundup Nov 6, 2009
With Kelsey Hull, arguably the Mother Lode League's top hitter, still working her way back into form as she recovers from an injury, and Carly Panos out, Williams was the focal point of the offense for setter Cecily Basques, getting a team-high 51 attempts. Amanda Evans added seven kills and a team-high 15 digs for the Redskins (33-10, 12-2 MLL). (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Manzanita Writers Press Nov 6, 2009
Founder, Writers Unlimited, a writers critique group of prose and poetry; Editor, Manzanita: Poetry and Prose of the Mother Lode and Sierra ... Call for submissions to the new literary book collection, Manzanita: Poetry and Prose of the Mother Lode and Sierra ... Submissions of poetry, prose, photography and art inspired by the Mother Lode and Sierra regions of California are being accepted for the sixth volume of Manzanita: Poetry and Prose of the Mother Lode and Sierra. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Veteran firefighter heads into retirement Oct 15, 2009
Lehmann, 54, moved to the Mother Lode just after graduating high school and has worked in the fire industry in Calaveras and Tuolumne counties ever since. His last day on the job was Sept. 30, which he spent at the old Altaville-Melones Fire Protection District station enjoying a barbecue lunch with his friends and co-workers. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
HOGs head to Santa's Express Oct 6, 2009
Members raised the money in June during the Mother Lode Gold Rush Poker Run, which ended in Copperopolis Town Square and featured music, lunch and a prize drawing. The Amador HOGs also brought along games and toys for Santa's Express and food for a barbecue after the presentation of the checks. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Valley Springs church celebrates birthday Oct 3, 2009
Today's parsonage was built in the early 1950s just north of the church, and the first parsonage was rented out to non-resident student ministers who were serving other Mother Lode communities. "> Calaveras Enterprise --> | | | | | | | | | | News Obits E-Edition News Valley Springs church celebrates birthday By Mike Taylor | Posted: Friday, October 2, 2009 10:32 AM CDT The old Valley Springs United Methodist Church circa the 1950s. Courtesy photo Two special events this weekend will celebrate... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Murphys Community Club to explore area media Oct 2, 2009
Taking part in the forum will be Buzz Eggleston, editor and general manager of the Calaveras Enterprise; Craig Cassidy, editor of the Union Democrat; Dana Nichols, Mother Lode reporter for the Stockton Record; John Hamilton, founder of ; Mark Truppner, program manager of radio station KVML; and Warren Alford of the Mountain Chronicle. Among the topics to be covered will be how each panelist sees his medium s role in the community, the increased use The economics of the local media will also be... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Southwest Montana Snapshots Sep 6, 2009
The Moscow Ballet will present its Great Russian Nutcracker performance at the Mother Lode Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. To purchase tickets, visit or call the Mother Lode box office at 723-3602. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ruling Conservatives Crushed in Japan Vote Aug 31, 2009
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Water districts gear up for tax revenue losses Aug 22, 2009
Members of the Mountain Counties Water Resources Association gathered in Valley Springs for their monthly meeting last week. Among the business discussed by the consultants and staff representing districts from Stockton to Tuolumne County was how the state's move will impact their budgets. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Youth work program begins Jul 9, 2009
Posted: Wednesday, July 8, 2009 10:20 AM CDT Calaveras County's young people have the opportunity to find work and business owners have the opportunity to hire employees for free this summer, as Mother Lode Job Training announced the implementation of its program ... To learn more, or to fill out an application, call Mother Lode Job Training at 754-4242 or visit Job Connection Calaveras, 700 Mountain Ranch Road, Suite A, San Andreas. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
New church begins services in San Andreas Jul 2, 2009
The Church of the Harvest is a nondenominational fellowship whose mission is to reach out to the people of the Mother Lode with the love of God. For more information call 785-2320. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Freshman goalkeeper earns top MLL honor May 23, 2009
Posted: Friday, May 22, 2009 10:01 AM CDT Bret Harte High freshman Monica Maschal was named the Mother Lode League's top goalkeeper this season after helping lead the Bullfrogs to their first outright league championship since 2000. With Maschal protecting the goal, Bret Harte allowed the fewest goals in the MLL this season (7) and posted shutouts in nine of 15 league games. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Bring on the foodies, marketer says May 12, 2009
The reason we put this on is because we know that we have the potential to have a thriving foodie tourism industry in Calaveras County, said Lisa Mayo, executive director of the Calaveras Visitors Bureau. Brian Baker, owner of Cultivar Marketing and past vice president of marketing at the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau, is a foodie expert and effortlessly captivated his audience for nearly two hours as he blended humor, history and consumer trends into a compelling presentation. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
High School Sports Roundup: Redskins stay alive in baseball pennant race Apr 29, 2009
Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 10:18 AM CDT The Calaveras High baseball team avoided a sweep by Linden and, in the process, took over sole possession of second place in the Mother Lode League. On Friday in San Andreas, junior southpaw Aaron Gillis earned a bit of redemption for a rough outing in his last start against Linden by going the distance in a 4-3 Calaveras victory. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Modern-day prospectors Apr 28, 2009
Most claims are along the 120 miles of steep granite outcrops and rushing riverbeds that are part of California s Mother Lode, a narrow band of gold-rich terrain. When Don Wetter was in the Army, he guarded Fort Knox in Kentucky, home of the U.S. Treasury s gold depository. (Helena Independent Record)
New gold rush hits California Apr 3, 2009
Gold, which is selling for more than $900 an ounce, has been found all over California, from near the Oregon border to the Mother Lode near Yosemite to the deserts of Arizona and Mexico. Seasonal rains and snowmelt erode minerals, including gold, at higher altitudes and wash them down streams and rivers. (USA Today)
Business workshop scheduled Apr 1, 2009
Classes will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Mother Lode Job Training, 700 Mountain Ranch Road, Suite A, San Andreas. Reservations are required and a 20 fee will be charged. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
County's jobless rate climbs to 13.4 percent Mar 17, 2009
who have been laid off, said Ernie LaCarra-Babor, a career counselor with Mother Lode Job Connection in San Andreas. The Mother Lode Job Connection, she said, provides basic resources like Internet, fax and phone access and office supplies. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Moving forward Mar 7, 2009
Thiry also said that other coaches around the Mother Lode League have contacted him about having their teams do tributes to Montgomery. It's not just the soccer team, Thiry said. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
No lead safe for Bret Harte boys Feb 14, 2009
Bret Harte had its three-game win streak snapped and missed an opportunity to pull into a first-place tie in the Mother Lode League with rival Calaveras, which lost at home to Linden. Instead, the Bullfrogs (14-10, 4-3 MLL) fell into a three-way tie for second with Amador and Linden, one game back of the Redskins, heading into last night's game at Linden. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Protect your home from wildfires Feb 8, 2009
The Tuolumne/Calaveras Unit of Cal Fire reminds foothill residents and property owners that wildfires occur year-round, even in the Mother Lode. Flammable vegetation around any home, whether a full-time residence or weekend cabin, threatens the safety of neighboring homes, firefighters and the surrounding natural resources that we all cherish. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
