Murphys Irish Day celebration a Bloomin’ Success!
 
 
 Back in 1848 two young brothers, Daniel and John Murphy, settled in a little area of Southeastern Calaveras County. And the luck of the Irish was most definitely with them. They discovered gold and made their fortune in gold mining, becoming millionaires in their twenties. Nowadays, the town’s “gold” […]

ATCAA Question

“I note that originally the ATCAA grant was targeted to a 5-County area. Are there related developments in the other 4 counties, such as mine – Calaveras?” – Frank, in response to Marv Dealy’s column, Byte Me.

Ireland Travles

“Your travelogue was fascinating. I wish I could visit Ireland. I have a special interest because I […]

 
Bruce Lodge of Tuolumne and Christina Bonetti of Sonora reading The Sierra Mountain Times in Amsterdam. Bruce and Christina went sightseeing after Bruce competed in the U.C.I. Masters Cyclocross World Championships in Mol, Belgium.

Renata Corbone of Stockton and Ron Carbone of Twain Harte reading The Sierra Mountain Times in Genova, Italy.

I Hate Computers
know there are those of you out there that might think that I enjoy computers since I’m around them so much and write about them.
I’m here to tell you that in this instance familiarity does breed contempt, or as Mark Twain said, “familiarity breeds contempt – and children.”
I’m not alone in my dislike […]

“Are YOU ready for spring?” (asked in Copperopolis) 
“Oh yes, I am! Winter has passed; spring has sprung! And I like spring better. Definitely! In Copperopolis, spring is the best time of the year!  Everything’s green and everything’s beautiful! And spring means Mother’s Day to me! My mother, Ruth, is the most wonderful person in the […]