Monthly Archives: January 2011

Special Thanks to everyone who helped get these horses rescued including; RE Horse Rescue of Tuolumne County, Calaveras County Sheriffs Department Animal Services, various news media including the PineTree.net, Union Democrat, Copper Gazette and Channel 10 News reporter Will Frampton. … Continue reading →

This is an extremely unfortunate situation and I am appalled by the conditions these animals are living in and very concerned for their safety. After many phone calls and e-mails today I made a brief statement to update people on … Continue reading →

The simplest solution it seems would be to divide the $160,290 the county has allocated for the branch libraries by the number of branches, which is 8 and each branch would receive approximately $20,000 to do what they see fit … Continue reading →

Your Help is Needed During the last 12 months of campaigning, before I took office, it was very obvious that there are numerous inequities in this county, including how and where the money gets spent. This first piece is dealing … Continue reading →

Holy Moses!! Apparently there are those who feel they need a copy of the local paper more than the county library, which prompted the staff to quote the Old Testament decree from God to the prophet Moses in an attempt … Continue reading →

Hip Waders worn here. Growing up in a small agricultural town in San Joaquin County brings back memories that  often apply to life. On the outskirts of town there were many dairy farms. When the weather gets wet, large areas … Continue reading →

“It’s going to be a long 4 years” Is the expression we have already heard from many of the internet bloggers. Well, yes it will be, so lets get to work and not waste any time. This is going to … Continue reading →

Special thanks to all who have a firm grasp on the reality of our great American traditions! Your supportive letters and e-mails have been very uplifting. Apparently to some residents of our county, swearing in on a Bible is an … Continue reading →