Thursday, October 31, 2013

Happy Halloween!


History of Halloween - History.com

Straddling the line between fall and winter, plenty and paucity, life and death, Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition. It is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints and martyrs; the holiday, All Saints’ Day, incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows’ Eve and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a secular, community-based event characterized by child-friendly activities such as trick-or-treating. In a number of countries around the world, as the days grow shorter and the nights get colder, people continue to usher in the winter season with gatherings, costumes and sweet treats.



Trick or Treat Street Town Square TONIGHT!! 10-31-13


Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Letter to the Editor re:County budget overspending $7.1 million

Last night's Board of Supervisors meeting was interesting. Lori Norton, CAO, did a extensive presentation of the county financial condition which is, bottom line, we are overspending about $7.1 million in the General Fund. The chart provided at a previous budget meeting which clearly showed the relationship of spending to income was missing in this presentation.
The General Fund is about $32.2 million and local officials decide how it gets used following state law. Calaveras is a general law county which hinders outsourcing of services to improve quality and reduce cost. A Charter county has more independence.
Property taxes are the biggest single component of the General Fund at about $9.16 million. That's down significantly from the more than $13 million a year received before the recession.
Most of the presentation was about ways to increase taxes (with voter approval) and fees such as:
(1) Increasing the sales tax.
(2) Increasing the county's Transient Occupancy Tax.
(3) Departments to increase fees.
(4) Additional Development Impact Fees.
(5) Increase Transaction Use Tax
On the positive side, there were proposals from the Sheriffs Department to share some services/cost with neighboring counties such as renting jail beds and renting space on new Sheriffs radio tower. 

Found Wagon Wheels

Possible found wagon wheels reported lost earlier this week on a flyer at the Post Office.
If you recenly lost some old wagon wheels please contact the Post Office for more information.
785-2326

Sheriff Dept Press release re:Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Arrest of Two Armed Burglary Suspects(Valley Springs, CA)




On 10/30/13 at approximately 2:00 am, Calaveras Sheriff’s Deputies were patrolling the parking lot in front of CVS Pharmacy in Valley Springs when they located a vehicle they felt was suspicious. When they attempted to contact the vehicle and its occupants the vehicle, a gray colored Toyota Celica, fled the parking lot at a high rate of speed. The deputies gave chase and attempted to conduct a traffic stop for various traffic offenses after it sped from the parking lot, headed westbound on Highway 12. The suspect vehicle continued to increase its speed to 100 MPH, drove in the oncoming lane and refused to stop. As the vehicle neared the San Joaquin County line the deputies requested assistance from the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol. San Joaquin County CHP officers engaged in and took over the pursuit, eventually stopping it with spike strips on Highway 99. Two suspects fled the vehicle on foot, but were soon captured. Upon searching the suspects’ vehicle the officers located two cash drawers from a cash register and a handgun. One of the suspects was transported to a San Joaquin County hospital for minor injuries sustained during the foot pursuit.

Sports Pub Halloween party shots

Halloween party at the Sports Pub brought out all kinds of great characters and brought great music to the town through Copper Holdings Company.






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Old Corner Halloween pics

Pictures of the Old Corner Halloween party held October 26, 2013 with live music by Dive Bar Poets, courtesy of Odie. Thank you Odie!







For more pictures from Odie CLICK HERE

Payless IGA ad for week 10-30-13 thru 11-5-13

To view the Payless IGA weekly ad for 10-30-13 thru 11-5-13 CLICK HERE


Garage Sale 11-2 and 11-3-13

Garage Sale – Saturday 11/2 & Sunday 11/3
Time: 9am-4pm
Where: 5012 Bay View Drive
Directions:  Copper Cove Drive
(L) Little John
(L) Kiva
(L) Bay View

Lots of furniture in great shape due to downsizing home
2 Sofas (one has kick outs on each end), Coffee Table, 2 matching Inn Tables
Winged Back Chairs (2)
Entertainment Center (Oak) Adjustable and can fit any size TV
2 Comfy Chairs

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Dia de los muertos Murphys

Day of the Dead Celebration
Murphys merchants and tasting rooms will be celebrating the Fourth Annual Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos. Participating businesses will be offering authentic cultural art, food, sugar skulls, face painting and live music, and altar displays celebrating the lives of those who have passed on but are with us in heart and spirit. There will be a Catrina and Catrin Dress Contest at 4:30 at the Black Bart Theater, and a Candle Light Procession to St. Patrick’s Cemetery. There will be kids activities at Tanner Tasting Room and Murphys Volunteer Library.
Like the event on Facebook Dia De Los Muertos Murphys California where you can also find additional information on this years celebration..
Start: November 2, 2013 12:00 pm
End: November 2, 2013 5:00 pm
Venue: Downtown Murphys
Address:Murphys, CA, 95247, United States
Cost: Free

New Melones Fishing report from Glory Hole Sports

10-29-13 Fishing Report

Water Conditions:  New Melones Lake is currently holding
1,027,875 acre-feet of water.  The lake level dropped approximately two feet this week and is currently at 946 ft. above sea level and 140 ft. from full.  The water is fairly clear.  The water temperature will be cooling a bit each week until the lake turns over.  The lake has cooled some and is 62-68 degrees depending on what part of the lake you are fishing.  The docks have been moved on Glory Hole Point.  This makes for an easy launch and very short walk to and from the parking lot.  
James Goble of Angels Camp caught a nice rainbow trout while trolling a Speedy Shiner near the 49 bridge.

Bark n Bubbles to have grooming services available 5 days a week



BARK N BUBBLES
STARTING WED-NOV 6TH
WILL HAVE A 2ND GROOMER ON STAFF
NO WAITING 
GROOMER WILL BE AVAILABLE 5 DAYS A WEEK!!!!!
3505 SPANGLER LN #200
WED-SUNDAY 10-4PM
785-9274


'Outlaws and Patriots' movie shooting in Copper exceeds 500 motorcycles

Early in October 2013 a call came out for Harley riders to participate in the filming of a small film titled 'Outlaws and Patriots,' On the appointed day, October 26, 2013, over 500 motorcycles heeded the call and showed up in force at Town Square in Copperopolis.
The run was blessed and the the motorcycles thundered to life as all 500+ rolled out of Town Square and headed down Highway 4 to Lagorios as a small plane overhead shot the scene.
The film depicts enemy clubs and lawmen alike coming together to fight for freedom. Much like the movie, the ride included many clubs and law enforcement both retired and current, as well as bikers from all over the tri-county area.
The thunder of the bikes was felt throughout the town reaching those at the Post Office and beyond.
















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Monday, October 28, 2013

Letter to the Editor - re: Board of Supervisors preliminary meeting agenda cancellation



Dear Board of Supervisors,

We are concerned that the County Clerk will no longer be preparing and sending out preliminary Board of Supervisor meeting agendas (see message below).  This has been a very helpful and useful service to ensure an open and transparent government.

In the past, preliminary agendas were emailed Wednesday afternoon, and the final board packet usually posted on Thursdays. But we have been told this is going to stop—that only the final meeting agenda and packet will be available, and not until Friday afternoons.

This may meet Brown Act requirements (as explained), but it cuts two days out of public knowledge of board meeting items.  Eliminating access to preliminary meeting information will not be helpful to the public, newspapers, or other media, and will be detrimental to a “more open and transparent process.” 

Time change 11-2-13

Sunday, November 3, 2013: 1:00 AM back to 12:00 Midnight

My Own School Annual Shrimp Feed - San Andreas


Weather - possibly a little more rain

  • 10-28-13
  • Today A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
  • Tonight A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
  • Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind around 8 mph.
  • Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind.
  • Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
  • Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
  • Thursday Sunny, with a high near 70.
  • Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
  • Friday Sunny, with a high near 73.
  • Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

Board of Supervisors 10-29-13 special board meeting



October 29, 2013

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

On the website, items with supporting documentation may be linked for viewing.

CALAVERAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
CALAVERAS COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
891 Mountain Ranch Rd, San Andreas, California

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors at 209/754-6370 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.  Notification in advance will allow reasonable arrangements to be made to ensure accessibility to this meeting.  Government Code §54954.2(a).

The agenda packet and supporting documentation are available for public review in the Administrative Office, during regular business hours.

5:30 PM:

Copper School Halloween carnival a spooky fun time

Copper Elementary held their annual Halloween Carnival / Fall Festival Friday October 25, 2013 with an amazing turnout of costumed kids. There were games of all kinds, a cake walk, a haunted house and more for the children to enjoy. All the proceeds benefited the 6th grade science camp fund.









For more photos CLICK HERE

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Honor the Fallen 10-14-13 thru 10-20-13



Army Sgt. Lyle D. Turnbull

Died October 18, 2013 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom


31, of Norfolk, Va., assigned to 62nd Expeditionary Signal Bn, 11th Signal Bde, Fort Hood, Texas, died Oct. 18 after he collapsed following a workout in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.


Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher O. Grant

Died October 20, 2013 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom


20, of Richwood, La., assigned to 1st Bn, 9th Marines, 2nd Marine Div, II MEF, Camp Lejeune, N.C., died Oct. 20 while conducting combat operations in Helmand�province, Afghanistan.

Friday, October 25, 2013

RIM Fire officially contained 10-24-13

Update 10-25-13
Incident Statistics
Acres Burned: 257 314 (402 square miles) Structures Threatened: 0
Containment: 100% Residences Destroyed: 11
Fire Start Date: August 17 2013 Commercial Property Destroyed: 3
Fire Cause: Under Investigation Outbuildings Destroyed: 98
Cost to date: $127.350 million Injuries: 10
Total Personnel 42
Fire Update
The Rim fire is now being managed by the Groveland and Mi-Wok Ranger Districts on the Stanislaus National Forest. Minimal fire spread is expected over the next week. There is one 800-1000 acre pocket of vegetation near Kibbie Lake that remains with a potential to burn. Resources will continue to patrol and mop-up while continuing to implement the suppression repair plan. Commercial recreation along the Tuolumne and Clavey Rivers continues to be impacted. The developed areas of Hetch-Hetchy remain evacuated.
Park and Forest Closures:
Evergreen Road is open only to Evergreen Lodge. Hetch Hetchy and surrounding facilities in Yosemite Park remain closed to public access due to hazardous trees. Aspen Valley is open to residents only. Tuolumne Grove and Hodgdon Meadow Campground remain closed. The Stanislaus National Forest issued an updated Rim Fire Area Closure (dated September 12 2013) for the Groveland and Mi-Wok Ranger Districts. Cherry Lake Road is closed at Hwy 120. Old Yosemite and Harden Flat Roads are closed. Some secondary roads within the fire area remain closed to non-residents. Merced Grove and Tamarack Flat are open.
Additional Information:
Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor's Office 209-532-3671; Mi-Wok Ranger Station 209-586-3234; Summit Ranger Station 209-965-3434; and Groveland Ranger Station 209-962-7825; and Yosemite National Park 209-372-0200.
For more information please contact the Veronica Garcia at 209-532-3671 ext 243

Basic Information

Incident TypeWildfire
CauseUnder Investigation
Date of OriginSaturday August 17th, 2013 approx. 03:15 PM
LocationGroveland Range District, Stanislaus NF

Current Situation

Total Personnel42
Size257,314 acres
Percent Contained100%
Estimated Containment DateThursday October 24th, 2013 approx. 04:00 AM
Fuels InvolvedBrush, Oaks, and Pine, conifer stands

Outlook

Growth PotentialLow
Terrain DifficultyExtreme

Board of Supervisors 10-29-13 special meeting



October 29, 2013

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

On the website, items with supporting documentation may be linked for viewing.

CALAVERAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
CALAVERAS COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
891 Mountain Ranch Rd, San Andreas, California

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors at 209/754-6370 at least 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.  Notification in advance will allow reasonable arrangements to be made to ensure accessibility to this meeting.  Government Code §54954.2(a).

The agenda packet and supporting documentation are available for public review in the Administrative Office, during regular business hours.

5:30 PM:


Snaps has new hours

Snap's has new hours! Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday they are open from 6AM to 12PM, serving breakfast only. Tuesday they are closed. Friday and Saturday and they are open from 7AM to 3PM, serving breakfast and lunch. Sunday they are open from 8AM to 3PM, serving breakfast and linch as well! Snaps has a lot to offer. They serve coffee, full breakfast, beers on tap, and fun games. Also, they have all sports jerseys on sale. What a great Christmas present! Go to Snaps!!

by,
Kristina Zimmerman

Weekend Weather

  • 10-25-13
  • Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
  • Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
  • Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.
  • Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.
  • Sunday Sunny, with a high near 78.
  • Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Copper Fire welcomes kids

Copper Fire recently participated in a countywide open house showing off their equipment and their commitment to community.

At a recent board meeting Chief Kovacs stated that Copper Fire is an Open House 365 days a year, open to children who wish to vist and crawl in the engines and visit with the fire fighters. As well as those interested in learning how to become a volunteer.

Stop by Station #1 during business hours on any day and visit or pick up information on becoming a volunteer. If you want to help but do not want to be in the line of fire Kovacs stressed there are many volunteer positions that are not directly fire related, they are support positions.

Stop by to learn more!


Weekend Weather

  • 10-25-13
  • Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.
  • Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
  • Saturday Sunny, with a high near 80.
  • Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
  • Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
  • Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Trick or Treat Street Town Square 10-31-13


Thursday, October 24, 2013

Motorcycle movie to film in Copper - calling all Harley owners

'Outlaws and Patriots' final movie run will be filming in Town Square on Saturday October 25, 2013 at 10 am. They are needing Harley riders. Bring your Harley and be ready to ride to Lagorios while the scene is filmed from the air.


Flourish has hats!!!

“Hats are in", and we’ve got ‘em! Which one is your personality? We'd love to know! 
Stop by Flourish Apparel and Gifts in Town Square 7 days a week to see what new fashions they have in store for you!
 
 
Visit Flourish on Facebook at Flourish Apparel & Gifts.

Thursday night work 'party' in the Community Garden - come one, come all

Hello, Hello,
This Thursday evening will start a little earlier. Sue Funkey will come at or before 4pm to do some tilling. Come when you can as we will be extracting weeds behind the tiller. George will bring his guitar and sing for us while we work :)
Good news! Darrell Lucus, Jr. will join with us to do his senior project. George and I will meet with him tonight to outline the specifics.
With this hot weather, we can still plant some cool weather crop seeds.
Smiles to all of you,
Richard D

Bowling for Vets


Copper School Fall Carnival

Copperopolis Elementary will be holding their annual fall carnival in the multi purpose room on October 25, 2013 from 5-7:30 pm.

Wear your costumes, play games, eat yummy snacks and have some fun! All proceeds to help our Copper kids go to 6th grade science camp this year.

For more information cal 785-2236


Pirates from 2012 carnival

Governor Brown Directs Recovery Assistance for Rim Fire and Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration

SACRAMENTO – In order to help mitigate the effects of the devastating Rim Fire in Tuolumne and Mariposa Counties, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed an Executive Order that provides financial assistance to local agencies and non-profit organizations and directs additional assistance to support local recovery efforts.

Earlier this month in a letter to President Barack Obama, the Governor also requested a Presidential major disaster declaration for the state as a result of this devastating wildfire - the third largest in California history - that started on August 17, 2013 and has burned more than 250,000 acres.

This request follows emergency proclamations issued for Tuolumne County on August 22, 2013, the City and County of San Francisco on August 23, 2013 and Mariposa County on August 29, 2013.

The full text of the Executive Order is below.

Sheriff Dept Press release re: Drop the Drugs Day

“DROP THE DRUGS” DAY IN CALAVERAS COUNTY

(San Andreas, CA) Calaveras County citizens can prevent prescription and other drug misuse and abuse by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted drugs on October 26th, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at three locations in the county. A “Drop the Drugs” event is being presented by Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office and Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention. The service is free and anonymous; no questions asked.

VFW Aux giving wounded vets some teddy bear love

The local VFW Post 12118 Ladies Auxiliary is still reaching out to wounded vets through their uniform teddy bear program.

Most recently a uniform from the USS Midway was donated to the group and was made into a teddy bear just waiting for a home with a vet in need.

If you know of a vet, wounded or in need of some love, who served on the Midway please contact the Ladies Auxiliary so that they may help with a little love from the Ladies Aux in Copper. To contact the Aux with donations of uniforms for teddy bears or with word of a vet in need,  please email Commander Al Gilbert at coppervfw@gmail.com.