Saturday, November 30, 2013
Sonora PD press release re: Robbery arrest
27 November 2013, at approx. 2:01 pm, Officers were dispatched
to the Grocery Outlet located on South Washington Street, regarding a
subject who had pulled a knife on the store manager, after the manager
confronted the subject about stealing some candy bars from the store.
As officers were responding to the area, they observed a subject matching the description of the responsible party. The officers contacted the subject who was identified as Daniel Nichols, 18 of Sonora. The manager identified Nichols as the person who pulled the knife on him, when he confronted Nichols about the theft.
As officers were responding to the area, they observed a subject matching the description of the responsible party. The officers contacted the subject who was identified as Daniel Nichols, 18 of Sonora. The manager identified Nichols as the person who pulled the knife on him, when he confronted Nichols about the theft.
Sierra Rep welcomes the holidays with annual 2013 Songs of the Season
Sierra Repertory Theatre will present its annual Songs of the Season event on December 10 at the East Sonora Theatre.
Featuring cast members from the current production of It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,
the evening will also include performances from Mother Lode favorites
Julie and Michael Ludlum and former SRT company member John C. Brown.
Hosted by SRT Artistic Director Scott Viets, the group will present a
lively preview of songs from Sierra Rep’s 35th Anniversary, which opens March 1, 2014 with the epic Les Miserables. Other 2014 musicals featured will include A Second Helping: The Church Basement Ladies Sequel, Pump Boys and Dinettes, The Sound of Music, Mark Twain’s A Murder A Mystery and A Marriage, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Sanders Family Christmas. Cast members will also sing a variety of holiday classics.
Songs of the Season plays for one night only on December 10 at 7 p.m.
at the East Sonora Theatre on Mono Way. Tickets for the annual
fundraiser are $30. Price of admission includes complimentary desserts
and champagne with performers after the show. Seating is limited to 200
and usually sells out, so reserve your tickets now. For more
information, or to buy tickets, call Sierra Rep’s box office at (209) 532-3120 or visit Sierra Rep online at www.sierrarep.org.
Friday, November 29, 2013
Community Thanksgiving feast feeds the stomach and the soul
The first Community Thanksgiving Feast held by Lake Tulloch Bible Church (LTBC) and their outreach program, The Bridge, fed over 140 people on Thanksgiving Day 11-28-13.
The planning for the feast, brainchild of Kelly Wedman and Phyllis Richards, began months ago with food drives and community outreach. Through donations from the congregation at LTBC and the community the feast became a reality with a flurry of activity the morning of Thanksgiving.
The planning for the feast, brainchild of Kelly Wedman and Phyllis Richards, began months ago with food drives and community outreach. Through donations from the congregation at LTBC and the community the feast became a reality with a flurry of activity the morning of Thanksgiving.
Sonora PD press release re: Arson Arrest
The Sonora Police Department, with the assistance of Cal Fire and the
Tuolumne County District Attorney’s Office conducted a joint
investigation into the fire of Sonora Elementary School. Cal Fire was
able to determine the fire was arson caused.
Several witnesses were interviewed during the investigation into this matter and a suspect was identified. The suspect was determined to be a 17 year old juvenile, who lives in the area near the school.
Several witnesses were interviewed during the investigation into this matter and a suspect was identified. The suspect was determined to be a 17 year old juvenile, who lives in the area near the school.
Columbia State Park 30th annual lamplight tours
30th Annual Lamplight Tours
December 6 & 7, beginning around 6:00 pm and running every 15 minutes
Take a walk through Columbia on a lamplight-led tour by our costumed volunteers! This year's theme is set in the style of Wilkie Collins-that's right, it's a mystery! Follow your guide from venue to venue and watch the play all come together in the end. It's sure to be a night to remember! Reservations are recommended and can be made after September 1st. Please call (209) 588-9128 for more information.
For special event information please call Columbia State Historic Park at 209-588-9128.
Additional event information may be available at www.columbiacalifornia.com.
December 6 & 7, beginning around 6:00 pm and running every 15 minutes
Take a walk through Columbia on a lamplight-led tour by our costumed volunteers! This year's theme is set in the style of Wilkie Collins-that's right, it's a mystery! Follow your guide from venue to venue and watch the play all come together in the end. It's sure to be a night to remember! Reservations are recommended and can be made after September 1st. Please call (209) 588-9128 for more information.
For special event information please call Columbia State Historic Park at 209-588-9128.
Additional event information may be available at www.columbiacalifornia.com.
11-26-13 Board of Supervisors meeting video
To view the 11-26-13 Board of Supervisors meeting video CLICK HERE
Video of Calaveras Planning Commission meetings and Calaveras Board of Supervisor’s meetings graciously supplied by Calaveras Public Access TV and accessed through Community Action Project.
Video of Calaveras Planning Commission meetings and Calaveras Board of Supervisor’s meetings graciously supplied by Calaveras Public Access TV and accessed through Community Action Project.
Sierra Rep launches new youth program with Jason and the Argonauts
Sierra Repertory Theatre is giving a sneak preview of its new youth theatre program with its production of Jason and the Argonauts, a 45-minute musical comedy written by new SRT Education Director Ralph Krumins (Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story).
Based on the ancient Greek hero, the fast paced show for children will
feature three actors playing over 20 roles and will play at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the Fallon House Theatre in Columbia on December 7, 8, 14 and 15. Tickets are $5 for children and $10 for adults.
Travel
back in time to days when gods rules the sky, monsters roamed the earth
and every warrior was a brand new hero. Jason goes on a quest to bring
home the legendary Golden Fleece. With the help of the audience and
brave Argonauts such as Orpheus and Hercules, he will conquer many
dangers before he claims his prize. An abundance of audience
participation makes Jason and the Argonauts fun for all ages.
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Enjoy your wonderful Thanksgiving weekend weather
- 11-28-13
- Thanksgiving Day Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
- Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Light northeast wind.
- Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
- Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.
- Saturday Sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind.
- Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
- Sunday Sunny, with a high near 66.
- Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
The first Thanksgiving in 1621 was a celebration of the harvest that brought together the Pilgrims of Plymouth Plantation and the Native Americans who helped them adapt to their new environment. Over the years Thanksgiving became an American tradition and one of the first holidays we celebrated as a free and independent nation. In 1789, George Washington proclaimed the first Thanksgiving observance in the newly formed United States of America, writing that “it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor.”
Veterans see at no cost, 'It's a Wonderful Life' by Sierra Repertory theater
Sierra Rep would like to offer veterans free
tickets for the production of "It's A Wonderful
Life: A Radio Play" at the East Sonora theater
this Thanksgiving week. This offer is good for:
Wednesday, November 27 - 2 p.m. performance
or
Saturday, November 30 – 8 p.m. performance
Each veteran can get up to 6 tickets by calling
the box office and asking for them with the offer
code "SERVICE" as in, thank you for your service.
The box office number is 209-532-3120.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Susan Reid for Sara Jones, Managing Director of the Sierra Repertory Theater.
tickets for the production of "It's A Wonderful
Life: A Radio Play" at the East Sonora theater
this Thanksgiving week. This offer is good for:
Wednesday, November 27 - 2 p.m. performance
or
Saturday, November 30 – 8 p.m. performance
Each veteran can get up to 6 tickets by calling
the box office and asking for them with the offer
code "SERVICE" as in, thank you for your service.
The box office number is 209-532-3120.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Susan Reid for Sara Jones, Managing Director of the Sierra Repertory Theater.
History of Thanksgiving
In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn
harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first
Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries,
days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states.
It wasn't until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President
Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each
November.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Holiday Craft Faire
Shop for handmade crafts,
baked goods or Vendor items at this joyful event!
All proceeds will be donated directly to Mark Twain's 6th. grade Science Camp Trip. We are also looking for silent auction and raffle items. We heard Santa just may make a visit to our little town that day! Crafts for kids, Food, and fun to be had by all!
December 7, 2013 9 am to 5:30 pm at Frogtown!
All proceeds will be donated directly to Mark Twain's 6th. grade Science Camp Trip. We are also looking for silent auction and raffle items. We heard Santa just may make a visit to our little town that day! Crafts for kids, Food, and fun to be had by all!
December 7, 2013 9 am to 5:30 pm at Frogtown!
Sonora Christmas parade 11-29-13
Friday, 29 Nov. 2013, will mark the City of Sonora’s 30th annual
Christmas Parade. This event always falls on the Friday following
Thanksgiving Day and is attended by thousands of on lookers. The Sonora
Police Department is tasked with traffic control and security for the
parade.
The Sonora Police Department and the City of Sonora would like to remind everyone that the correct location for dropping off participants for the parade is on Shaws Flat Road, in front of Sonora High School. The participants can then walk across the campus to the staging area. Disabled participants may be dropped off at the intersection of South Washington and School Street.
picture courtesy www.gogoldcountry.com
The Sonora Police Department and the City of Sonora would like to remind everyone that the correct location for dropping off participants for the parade is on Shaws Flat Road, in front of Sonora High School. The participants can then walk across the campus to the staging area. Disabled participants may be dropped off at the intersection of South Washington and School Street.
Rain no longer in store for Thanksgiving
- 11-27-13
- Today Partly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
- Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the evening.
- Thanksgiving Day Partly sunny, with a high near 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
- Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Light and variable wind.
Hanukkah begins 11-27-13
Hanukkah 2013 begins in the evening of
Hanukkah is the Festival of Lights.
Wednesday, November 27
and ends in the evening of
Thursday, December 5
Copper Holdings Company Band rocked Copper once again
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
CalTel closed for Thanksgiving
Our offices will be closed Thursday, November28, 2013 and Friday, November 29, 2013 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will resume our regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013 Happy Thanksgiving! Thank You, CalTel Staff
Sheriff Dept Press Release re : Public Awareness Advisement
(Valley Springs, CA) The
Calaveras County Sheriffs Office is currently investigating a series of indecent exposure incidents
in the Valley Springs area. Since November 1, 2013 the sheriffs Office has received at
least four calls concerning a male adult exposing his genitalia to women.
According to reports the
man would exit his vehicle, walk up to the women, and state that he Wanted to show them his genitalia. He would then expose himself and then immediately leave the area. The man is described as Caucasian, in his early
to mid 20's; 5'6-5'7 in height with an average build. He has medium length dark hair. He is possibly
driving a foreign model 4-door Car with a short antenna
on the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle's color is vaguely described as white, tan, silver-gold, or off white. The sheriffs office requests
that if anyone should have any information about the offender or have any contact with him immediately
leave the area and call 911. Do not try to detain or confront this person yourself.
Deputies and investigators are actively working to learn his identity.
New Melones Fishing Report from Glory Hole Sports
Water Conditions:
New Melones Lake is currently holding 1,035,227 acre-feet of water.
The lake level rose very little this week and is currently at 947 ft.
above sea level and 139 ft. from full. The water is fairly clear in
some areas and slightly stained in others. The water temperature will
be cooling a bit each week until the lake turns over. The lake has
cooled some and is 58-64 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.
Jeff Henry and his son Tristan caught a couple nice rainbows while fishing near Glory Hole Point.
CHP Maximum enforcement begins 11-26-13 through 12-1-13
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – With the Thanksgiving travel season approaching, the California
Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding all motorists to ensure everyone inside their vehicle is buckled up, before heading out. Whether your travels take you across the country or just across town, buckling up is one way to help secure a safe arrival at your destination.
“Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year,” said CHP Commissioner
Joe Farrow. “As the volume of traffic on the roadways increases so does the risk of being involved in a serious or deadly collision.”
Hypnotist Ron Stubbs
Hypnotist Ron Stubbs descended on Copper Friday, 11-22-13, night with a flurry of action. Coming all the way from Washington and performing the night before at Black Oak Casino Ron was more than ready to take on our little town of Copper and he quickly found some willing participants.
After some suggestive workings three of the seven volunteers were under rather quickly. Within a few minutes Ron had the volunteers dancing like ballerinas, believing he himself was the handsome Brad Pit and a couple dancing with a microphone with a wig. The microphone played a major role with one volunteer as Ron explained to him that the microphone was the most beautiful women he had ever seen, causing the volunteer to show his best moves for wooing a woman.
The show was opened by Copper's own comedian Julia Fretwell and was brought to the Sports Pub by Del T. of Class Act Comedy.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Rural Fire Fee to increase
California’s disputed fire prevention fee may be even more difficult for rural residents to swallow next year.
State
law requires the fee to automatically adjust upward for inflation —
even though about $26 million already collected remains unspent.
The
hike amounts to $2.33, netting the state an additional $1.7 million on
top of the $72 million in current fees expected from mostly rural
residents. That will push the price to $117.33 or $152.33, depending on
the property location.
Opponents say it’s the principle — not the size of the fee increase — that matters.
“This rubs salt in the wound,” said San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob, a strident critic of the fee.
Week in weather - possible showers for Thanksgiving
- 12-25-13
- Today Sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
- Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Light east northeast wind.
- Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind.
- Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the evening.
- Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
- Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
- Thanksgiving Day A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
- Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
- Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
- Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
2013 Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday November 28th
11:00 am - 2:00 PM
Location:
Lake Tulloch Bible Church
3566 Spangler Lane #3
Copperopolis, CA 95228
Everyone is Welcome!
Please Join us in celebrating Thanksgiving with Good Food and Community Fellowship
**Please RSVP so we can be sure to have enough for everyone by calling:
209) 728-7648 - or - 209) 785-4302
** Drop Ins Welcome !! even if you don't RSVP
Thursday November 28th
11:00 am - 2:00 PM
Location:
Lake Tulloch Bible Church
3566 Spangler Lane #3
Copperopolis, CA 95228
Everyone is Welcome!
Please Join us in celebrating Thanksgiving with Good Food and Community Fellowship
**Please RSVP so we can be sure to have enough for everyone by calling:
209) 728-7648 - or - 209) 785-4302
** Drop Ins Welcome !! even if you don't RSVP
Town Square Christmas Tree arrives
The town Square Christmas tree arrived on November 21, 2013 with thanks to Darren Mills of
Distinctive Metals, Anthony Armstrong of Timbercraft and Town Square's Les Stanton.
Don't miss the annual lighting of the tree on November 30, 2013.
Courtesy photo
Don't miss the annual lighting of the tree on November 30, 2013.
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Honor the Fallen 11-7-13 thru 11-17-13
Army Staff Sgt. Richard L. Vazquez
Died November 13, 2013 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom
28, of Seguin, Texas; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.; died Nov. 13, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked with an improvised explosive device while on dismounted patrol in Panjwai, Afghanistan.
Army Staff Sgt. Alex A. Viola
Died November 17, 2013 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom
29, of Keller, Texas, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.; died Nov. 17, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked with an improvised explosive device while on dismounted patrol.
Saturday, November 23, 2013
SRT's "Its a Wonderful Life" simply WONDERFUL!
Sierra Repertory Theatre's performance of 'Its a Wonderful Life' is engaging, entertaining and packed with talented energy.
The moment you enter the theater you are drawn into the world of live radio. A world where sounds are created without mixers and computers, where actors and actresses must entertain a live crowd while performing many different roles for the radio audience at a non-stop pace.
The outcome? Pure genius!
With the simple act of closing your eyes, 'Its a Wonderful Life' can transport you back to a time when life was much simpler and entertainment came through a radio sitting in the middle of the living room with the family gathered around for the weekly show. However upon opening your eyes you are treated to the comedic actions and raw emotions of the actors in their various and multiple roles.
The moment you enter the theater you are drawn into the world of live radio. A world where sounds are created without mixers and computers, where actors and actresses must entertain a live crowd while performing many different roles for the radio audience at a non-stop pace.
The outcome? Pure genius!
With the simple act of closing your eyes, 'Its a Wonderful Life' can transport you back to a time when life was much simpler and entertainment came through a radio sitting in the middle of the living room with the family gathered around for the weekly show. However upon opening your eyes you are treated to the comedic actions and raw emotions of the actors in their various and multiple roles.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Recipes by Nate - Pear Salad with Rasberry Cream
Pear Salad with Raspberry Cream
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup raspberry preserves
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 firm, ripe pears
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 head Bibb lettuce, torn
- 1 small head romaine lettuce, torn
Community Garden still planting onion sets - stop on by Saturday to lend a hand
Well, we did get a good start on transplanting onion sets but have lots
more to do. Maybe we started more than we need???? If you would like
some for your home garden, please let us know.
The next planting will be this Saturday starting at 9am. Even if you could put in 1 hour sometime Saturday morning it would be most helpful.
Have a really wonderful Thanksgiving :)
Richard D
The next planting will be this Saturday starting at 9am. Even if you could put in 1 hour sometime Saturday morning it would be most helpful.
Have a really wonderful Thanksgiving :)
Richard D
Karaoke Kim from the Old Corner competing Internationally
For the past ten years Kim has been performing and hosting karaoke at the Old Corner saloon. Today, after many competitions and many wins under her belt, Kim is competing for the US in an international Karaoke competition in Finland.
They are broadcasting live from Finland on the below link. Information from Odie at the Old Corner has Kim slated as number 30 or 31 to be singing between 12:30 and 3:00 pm our time.
http://new.livestream.com/kwc2013/events/2560562
They are broadcasting live from Finland on the below link. Information from Odie at the Old Corner has Kim slated as number 30 or 31 to be singing between 12:30 and 3:00 pm our time.
http://new.livestream.com/kwc2013/events/2560562
To Dine or not To Dine....
This weeks restaurant - The Willow in Jamestown.
Now while I really enjoy writing these restaurant reviews it has inadvertently wreaked havoc on my waistline. So with the holidays fast approaching and that little black dress suspiciously shrinking in the back of my closet I have chosen to attempt a low carb type diet. With this said, much to my taste-buds disappointment, my reviews will be lacking in information on the best things in life, like desserts, cream soups, etc.
But the up side? Hopefully I will be able to shed some light on the best steak eateries around this area.
On a blustery day, I headed to yet another great play by the Sierra Repertory Theatre in Sonora with my good friend in tow. As has become our regular routine, we shop or we soak up culture and then we hit the Willow for a little nip of something and a tasty bite to eat. Last visit I indulged myself with the best Philly cheese-steak this side of Philly as well as some fresh bread and creamy dumpling soup. Can you see why the waistline is becoming an issue? Well I forgot to give the Willow a write up for this little side trip, so lucky me, I had another opportunity to sample their fare, only this time, low on the carbs.
Now while I really enjoy writing these restaurant reviews it has inadvertently wreaked havoc on my waistline. So with the holidays fast approaching and that little black dress suspiciously shrinking in the back of my closet I have chosen to attempt a low carb type diet. With this said, much to my taste-buds disappointment, my reviews will be lacking in information on the best things in life, like desserts, cream soups, etc.
But the up side? Hopefully I will be able to shed some light on the best steak eateries around this area.
On a blustery day, I headed to yet another great play by the Sierra Repertory Theatre in Sonora with my good friend in tow. As has become our regular routine, we shop or we soak up culture and then we hit the Willow for a little nip of something and a tasty bite to eat. Last visit I indulged myself with the best Philly cheese-steak this side of Philly as well as some fresh bread and creamy dumpling soup. Can you see why the waistline is becoming an issue? Well I forgot to give the Willow a write up for this little side trip, so lucky me, I had another opportunity to sample their fare, only this time, low on the carbs.
Sonora Christmas Parade 11-29-13
Friday, 29 Nov. 2013, will mark the City of Sonora’s 30th annual
Christmas Parade. This event always falls on the Friday following
Thanksgiving Day and is attended by thousands of on lookers. The Sonora
Police Department is tasked with traffic control and security for the
parade.
The Sonora Police Department and the City of Sonora would like to remind everyone that the correct location for dropping off participants for the parade is on Shaws Flat Road, in front of Sonora High School. The participants can then walk across the campus to the staging area. Disabled participants may be dropped off at the intersection of South Washington and School Street.
picture courtesy www.gogoldcountry.com
The Sonora Police Department and the City of Sonora would like to remind everyone that the correct location for dropping off participants for the parade is on Shaws Flat Road, in front of Sonora High School. The participants can then walk across the campus to the staging area. Disabled participants may be dropped off at the intersection of South Washington and School Street.
High Wind advisory extended thru early 11-23-13
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA 330 AM PST FRI NOV 22 2013 ...VERY STRONG WINDS IN THE MOUNTAINS THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY... ...WINDY CONDITIONS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY TODAY... .STRONG HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING INTO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST COMBINED WITH A DEEP LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OFF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST WILL CONTINUE STRONG EAST WINDS ACROSS THE NORTHERN SIERRA AND COASTAL MOUNTAINS...LOCALLY REACHING INTO THE UPPER FOOTHILLS. THE LOWER FOOTHILLS AND CENTRAL VALLEY WILL SEE LIGHTER WINDS BUT STILL GUSTY AT TIMES. THE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO WEAKEN SATURDAY.
