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Yearly Archives: 2010

Golden River History

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Penny

A rafting trip down the American River is a trip through history. Amazing events have occurred in the El Dorado …
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Scott collecting vegetable oil for fuel

Sorting Through the “Green” Stuff at MaLode

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Scott

There is a lot to learn about making your home, business or lifestyle “Green”. Here at the River Center we …
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Eco-Bus powered by waste vegetable oil

“Solar for Oil” Barter: It’s very Cool

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Scott

Short on cash? Wouldn’t you like to find a way to reduce your utility bills, decrease America’s dependence on foreign …
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Ropes Course Challenges Local Youth

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Penny

Today we facilitated a low-ropes course here at Mother Lode. This time, our group is from a nearby community, a …
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Protecting America’s Wild Places – Hooray!

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Penny

Perhaps sensing America’s need for an inspiring national pick-me-up – maybe a nice long hike on a beautiful trail in …
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Malode Boys Ride the Elusive Middle Yuba

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Scotty

It’s cold and raining…again. We definitely could use the rain after these last few years of drought, but it’s hard …
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