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The formula for attitude leading to success is simple. Start with a burning desire to attain your goals. Have a rock solid belief that you will succeed. Commentary By Bryan Golden
Posted: 5/8/2013
PLACER COUNTY CA – (MPG) “Man’s rise or fall, success or failure, happiness or unhappiness depends on his attitude, a man’s attitude will create the situation he imagines.”
- James Allen
“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.”
- Thomas Jefferson
Attitude always precedes accomplishment. Also, attitude always precedes failure. So what’s the difference? Your mind doesn’t discriminate as to a positive or negative attitude. All your mind cares about is your attitude, whatever it may be. It’s your attitude that attracts what you think about and drives you to transform your thoughts to reality.
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Tim Quinn and Gray Allen 5-2-2013 Tim Quinn, Executive Director of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), presents a resolution to PCWA Board Chairman Gray Allen.
Photo courtesy of PCWA Posted: 5/8/2013
AUBURN, CA – (MPG) Financed by the Placer County Water Agency to build the Middle Fork American River Hydroelectric Project 50 years ago, a special 50th anniversary celebration was hosted Thursday (May 2) by the agency Board of Directors.
The event attracted a standing room-only crowd of 100 people held at the PCWA Business Center in Auburn. The audience included citizens, public officials, community and business leaders from across Placer County and Northern California.
PCWA Board Chairman Gray Allen and General Manager David Breninger welcomed and moderated the event.
The ceremony focused on the people, actions and documents that led to the 1963-67 construction of the agency’s hydroelectric project, which became the first water supply and hydroelectric project of its kind to be developed by a county utilizing “area of origin” water rights.
“It’s important to celebrate the power, but development of new, reliable water supply for the future use by the people of Placer County was the real motivation of the founders,” said PCWA legal counsel Janet Goldsmith, one of several speakers at the event.
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Posted: 5/8/2013
AUBURN, CA – (MPG) Community 1st Bank has named Ulrike Lapkass, who has more than 25 years’ experience in the banking industry, as a new Senior Vice President/Senior Relationship Manager for the bank.
An Auburn resident, Lapkass joins the Community 1st team to bolster the bank’s commercial lending services. She will work with business owners and investors throughout Northern California, primarily focusing on their financing needs.
“Our economy has made some positive strides in the past year, so this is a great time for any business owner to be looking for financing,” Lapkass said. “I am excited to join the dynamic team at Community 1st Bank.”
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Posted: 5/8/2013
AUBURN, CA – (MPG) —Dribble, dribble, swoosh. The only sound in the packed gym at Western New England University in Springfield, Mass., was that of the 72 Elks Hoop Shoot national finalists sinking free throw after free throw. After 1,621 baskets swished through the net, six national champions emerged.
Benny May, sponsored by Auburn Lodge No. 1691, is one of those champions.
The Elks Hoop Shoot National Finals took place on April 20 in Springfield, Mass. The Hoop Shoot began last fall with more than 1.5 million 8- to 13-year-olds from across the country vying to sink the most of 25 free throws. After advancing through local, district, state and regional contests, the 72 finalists, their families and Elks supporters reached their final destination—Springfield, Mass., home of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Mandated reporters are individuals who must legally report abuse when they see it. By Karyn Maynard MSNH
Seniors First, Inc
Posted: 4/17/2013
PLACER COUNTY CA – (MPG) Remember when children and young adults were taught to respect their elders? At what point did our older citizens become a segment of our population to be ignored, hidden away, or treated disrespectfully? This is a generalization that doesn’t hold true for all seniors, but there is an element of truth when the topic of elder-abuse is addressed.
The entertainment industry and media portray youthfulness as attractive, energetic, and full of hope and life, while old age represents a loss of beauty, health issues and a realization that death is eminent. Much of society has lost touch with the value inherent in an older individual. Senior citizens are a resource to be valued even though they may require extra care and expense as they age. Treating the elderly as a segment of society with little value, affects their life in profound ways. This article does not represent circumstances in the life of all seniors, but it does pertain to many.
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The Sierra Nevada Winds Orchestra is composed of 45 accomplished woodwind, brass, percussion and string bass musicians.
Photo courtesy of Sierra Nevada Winds Orchestra Posted: 4/17/2013
PLACER COUNTY, CA – (MPG) Lift your spirits and tap your toes as the Sierra Nevada Winds Orchestra, with Dr. Robert Halseth conducting, performs on Saturday, May 4, 2013, 7:30 p.m. at Dietrich Theatre, Sierra College, 5000 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, CA 95677.
The program is a delightful mix of dance compositions, ranging from the well-loved dance tunes of Glenn Miller to Peter I. Tchaikovsky’s energetic and playful “Dance of the Jesters” to Samuel R. Hazo’s stunning Middle Eastern sounds of “Arabesque.” In addition, the program includes Irish jigs, a Shostakovich waltz, and Latin rhythms by Bernstein and Gandolfi.
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The Arts Building was a popular destination for many Thursday.
Photos by Leona Reber By Leona Reber
Posted: 4/17/2013
PLACER COUNTY CA – (MPG) Auburn may be known to many for its gold mining history, but, on Thursday evening, hundreds of people strolled the streets of town searching for art treasures rather than gold during the first Art Walk of the season. Between 6 and 9 pm they found what they sought in abundance, sauntering in and out of restaurants, studios, and businesses which stayed open later than usual to host concurrent receptions for more than 30 artists.
Many started their journeys at the Arts Building, where maps of the night’s venues were available. Entries in the PlacerArts Jubilee show were on display. Juried by Anthony Gill and Maria Winkler, this exhibition celebrated the organization’s thirtieth anniversary. Work by resident artists was also on display, and, downstairs, visitors could watch a fascinating demonstration of Raku firing.
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Posted: 4/17/2013
AUBURN, CA – (MPG) - A water system improvement project will require traffic control along Lincoln Way in Auburn for two to three months, the Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) announced Monday, April 15th.
The work is part of PCWA’s Electric Street Tank and Pipeline Project, which includes a new 5 million gallon treated water storage tank now being completed at the PCWA Electric Street reservoir site.
Work on the pipelines that flow into the new tank is taking place along Lincoln Way from just north of Auburn Woods condominiums to Upper Auburn Heights Road, passing Russell Road, the freeway off ramp and Flood Road.
PCWA project engineer Tony Firenzi said the project contractor Ranger Pipelines, Inc. has begun digging for utility locations and will soon start pipeline construction. He said the job is expected to take two to three months, depending on the extent of rock and utility conflicts found beneath the roadway.
Traffic control during the work and the ensuing pavement restoration will be overseen by the City of Auburn and County of Placer. Firenzi said that at certain times traffic delays and detours along Lincoln Way and Electric Street should be expected.
The $7.8 million system improvement project replaces two old lined and covered in-ground reservoirs with a modern above-ground concrete storage tank. It is being funded through a low-interest loan obtained by PCWA from the California Department of Health Services, Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
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Carol Hachmeister from Sugar Plump Fairies shows off her cupcakes at the 27th Annual Celebrity Chef Event.
Photo courtesy of Auburn 49er Lions Club Good Food Means a Culinary Good Time
By Paula Mosqueda
Posted: 4/11/2013
AUBURN, CA (MPG) The 27th Annual Celebrity Chefs Cooking for Community Service event recently took place in Auburn. The Placer Building of the Auburn Gold Country Fairgrounds was filled to capacity with food enthusiasts from the local area and beyond.
This event is an area favorite, from professional chefs to family cooks. Business owners, city officials, service clubs, restaurant owners, and everyday folks come together to support this event, while having a good time. Each “celebrity” chef is happy to show off their culinary talents to all who are willing to try a sample. The event is also a favorite for those who enjoy tasting the various flavors. There is something for every palate.
For many years, Dr. Bach and his Jazz Practitioners have provided the music for the evening. All present appreciate the band’s musical talents. Auburn’s Sugar Plump Fairies held a raffle, tempting the crowd with wonderful, desirable prizes.
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Posted: 4/11/2013
Tutor Time services include implementation of reading fluency programs as well as individual assistance in targeting academic competencies within the math, reading, and language arts curriculum.
Photo courtesy of Tutor Time PLACER COUNTY, CA – (MPG) Tutor Time, a philanthropic program of Assistance League of Greater Placer, is a strong advocate for student success throughout the Greater Placer County area. The chapter volunteers have a long history of providing strong educational support to the elementary students.
Currently, there are twenty-one volunteers providing service to ten different classrooms in both Auburn and Roseville. Under the guidance of classroom teachers, these tutor volunteers work tirelessly to facilitate student learning and academic growth. Tutorial sessions are typically provided on a weekly basis. Individual tutors, in collaboration with classroom teachers, determine the amount of time spent within each classroom.
Services include, but are not limited to, implementation of reading fluency programs as well as individual assistance in targeting academic competencies within the math, reading, and language arts curriculum. Since September, 2012, our volunteers have logged over three hundred fifty hours, providing service to over one hundred twenty-five children.
These volunteers have impacted not only academic success but also the self-confidence and self-esteem levels of each of their students. Their efforts have made a significant difference in the lives of many children within the communities we serve.
Funds for all Assistance League programs come from fundraisers, donations, grants and money raised by selling reusable clothing, household items and furniture in our Thrift Shop at 1263 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn. Assistance League of Greater Placer served more than 13,000 Placer County children and adults who needed support last year.
For more information on Assistance League of Greater Placer, visit their website at www.greaterplacer.assistanceleague.org or the Thrift Shop at Fiddler Green Plaza, 1263 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn, CA 95603 530-885-1982. |
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