What did Calaveras do on Inauguration Day?
In Mokelumne Hill: We attended an inaugural watch party at the Hotel Leger. There were only about a dozen persons there at 8:00 AM ,but Ron Pitner fixed “Obamlets” for breakfast and there were muffins and goodies provided by members of the group. We had small American Flags to wave and we stood up when told, and cheered and clapped at the appropriate times. It was a small Moke Hill gathering but a very enthusiastic group. – C. L. in Mokelumne Hill More in Mokelumne Hill: About 20 people gathered in our home to watch the swearing in. It was so inspiring to see the almost two million people in Washington, DC. What an exciting and historic event! – M. B. in Mokelumne Hill And still more in Mokelumne Hill: We had about 30 people in our home later in evening to watch the balls and hear the many speeches. We discussed the future of politics in the Nation, as well as in Calaveras County. We also speculated on what would happen next and offered our good wishes to our new President as he faces
