Hope for the Hidden: Tuolumne Touches Chilean Quake Victims

By Teri | March 8, 2010

I was excited to learn last year that Tuolumne residents, the Brittons, would be in Chile on a homestay during the first five months of 2010. Many of you know that I lived in Santiago, Chile as a teenager and have a deep affection for the nation and its people. Boy, am I glad they went! Their timing was uncannily perfect, arriving in time for the devastating 8.8 magnitude quake a week ago.

What follows is Holly’s exceptional account of how things are going down there. If you would like to help them reach the hidden homes and Chilean communities, please go to Holly’s Facebook page (Holly Britton) and “friend” her or watch for more info here.  You may never have a more immediate connection to Chile or opportunity to use the Brittons as your hands and feet to demonstrate compassion to Chile: a nation desperately in need.

Hope for the Hidden: An story from the Chilean Quake March 8, 2010, by Holly Britton

Until last week I’d only ever witnessed natural catastrophes on the television. In the couple of days following the 8.8 Chile quake we watched as the government, military, and international organizations rushed in to rescue victims and restore order. Within 24 hours water and electricity was restored to our neighborhood and the television news revealed the devestation. Talk about feeling helpless in the face of such tragedy. Immediately we wondered how we could possibly help?

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District Office Hours in March by Appointment Only

By Teri | March 3, 2010

Due to a trip to urgent care this morning (for a relatively minor procedure on my finger) and campaign scheduling conflicts, there will be no regular scheduled District office hours in March. If you’d like to make an appointment to meet in Sonora or elsewhere, please call 533-5525 and we’ll set something up!

Tuolumne Cancelled, please call to schedule an appointment for an alternate day.
Weds., Mar. 3, 10:00-11:30 am, Tuolumne Parks and Recreation District Office.

Twain Harte Cancelled this month, please call to schedule an appointment for an alternate day. Weds. Mar. 10,  10-11:30 am, Twain Harte CSD Office

Mi-Wuk Village
Weds., Mar. 17, Cancelled this month, please call to schedule an appointment for an alternate day, Mi-Wuk Village Library (Little Library in the Woods).

Office hours can be scheduled in other communities and at other times, as desired. Please call Teri at 533-5525 to arrange.

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Bill Jones Endorses Teri In 25th Assembly District

By Teri | February 23, 2010

Former California Secretary of State and Assembly Republican Leader Bill Jones today announced his endorsement of County Supervisor Teri Murrison to succeed Assemblyman Tom Berryhill in the 25th State Assembly District.

“I am proud to support Teri Murrison for State Assembly.  She is a leader with integrity and dedication to Republican values,” said Jones.

“Too often, the needs and concerns of rural communities are ignored at the State Capitol,” continued Jones. “As the State Assembly Representative for the 25th District, Teri Murrison will be a strong and effective voice for farmers, ranchers and small businesses.”

“I’m impressed with Teri Murrison’s plan to protect rural economies by reducing job-killing government regulations, increasing local control and creating a firewall between the State and local revenues, and promoting sustainable management of our abundant natural resources,” continued Jones.  “Central Valley, Mountain, and Eastern Sierra residents can count on her to fight for our concerns.”

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State called on carpet for furniture, other purchases

By Teri | February 14, 2010

Take a look at this… Several California state agencies made some rather expensive purchases recently (including the California Air Resources Board, the state enforcement agency responsible for implementing AB 32, the greenhouse gas emissions bill that will cost local governments, businesses, and individuals dearly). 

 

 

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3 options for strategic plan input in D-3 this wk

By Teri | February 6, 2010

District 3 residents can give the Board of Supervisors input 3 different ways this week. Input will be used to help draft the Board’s first ever 5 year strategic plan. Interested residents can:

  1. Attend a Board meeting in Twain Harte, Tues., Feb. 9, at 6:30 pm at the Twain Harte-Long Barn Union School District Office (Telele Lodge – auditorium), 18995 Twain Harte Drive;
  2. Attend a Town Hall meeting in Tuolumne on Weds., Feb. 10, at 6:30 pm at Summerville High School’s library; and/or
  3. Take a survey online at www.TuolumneCounty.ca.gov.

The Board would like District 3 residents’ opinions on the following:

  • What are the greatest needs within the County right now?
  • What are the highest priority County services?
  • What are the main issues the County should be planning for in the future?
  • How should County leaders go about balancing future budgets?

County staff will draft a 5-Year Strategic Plan reflective of citizen input for Board consideration. Citizens will be asked to comment on the draft plan once completed. The Board will adopt the final 5 year strategic plan in 2010.

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Another Storm Warning… PG&E Update

By Teri | January 25, 2010

PRESS RELEASE

Date:               Monday, January 25, 2010; 10:00 am
Contact:          Kathleen K Rustrum, OES Coordinator, (209) 533-5511

Sonora - According to today’s report for Tuolumne County from the Forecast Desk at the National Weather Service, we are still under a Winter Storm Warning until Tuesday, January 26th at 4 am. We expect rain to pick up in the late morning through the afternoon amounting to under 1” of precipitation in the lower elevations.

Snow is expected today from 5000’ upwards, lowering in elevation tonight to possibly as low as the 3000’ elevation, for a light dusting. Higher elevations could get as much as 1’ of new snow from this storm. We expect today to be breezy with wind gusts up to 40-50 mph at the mountain crest.  The forecast is for a shower or two tomorrow, then a drying trend through Friday, January 29th.

Regarding power outages

Mi-Wuk Village is PG&E’s current focus with 1634 customers without power.  PG&E now has 30 crews of 4-5 persons each plus vegetation management staff in Tuolumne County working around the clock to restore power. Helicopter assessments were made over the weekend. Many pole replacements are in inaccessible areas and need to be replaced by staff hiking in and replacing poles by hand. Other poles are more accessible and more easily accessed by snow tractors.

PG&E will be re-energizing power lines in the Mi-Wuk area today at 10:30 am and should be able to further assess where power is still out later on this morning. We hope to update the community with PG&E’s action plan later on today.

Mi-Wuk Fire Station, located at 24247 Highway 108, next to Big Daddy’s Restaurant, has been turned into a warming station for those without power.  You are welcome to stay for a couple of hours or overnight as there are cots and blankets available, provided by the Red Cross.  Also, oxygen tanks are available for those who need theirs refilled. Please contact the Mi-Wuk Fire Station directly if you have this need: 209.586.5256

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