Please keep the families and friends of the 6,803 fallen heroes in your hearts and in your prayers.
6,803: Number of Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn casualties as confirmed by U.S. Central Command
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Honor the Fallen 8-21-14 to 8-23-14
THe Copper Gazette is once again extremely happy to announce that the US Central Command has not identified any lives lost from August 21, 2014 to August 23, 2014.
Please keep the families and friends of the 6,803 fallen heroes in your hearts and in your prayers.
6,803: Number of Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn casualties as confirmed by U.S. Central Command
Please keep the families and friends of the 6,803 fallen heroes in your hearts and in your prayers.
6,803: Number of Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn casualties as confirmed by U.S. Central Command
Saturday, August 30, 2014
American Red Cross Seeking Local Disaster Volunteers in Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties
CALAVERAS, CA – Thursday, August 28, 2014 — With a steady increase in local disasters and the continuing California drought fueling severe wildfire risks, the American Red Cross Capital Region is seeking dedicated volunteers to respond to the increasing needs in Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Hoedown for Habitat Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Round up your family and friends and head to the 10th
annual Hoedown for Habitat, Saturday, September 13. The venue is Murphys Park where cowgirls,
cowboys and all will find fine food, music for dancing, and a live and silent
auction. The event will take place from
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Served from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, enjoy a barbeque dinner of beef
and chicken with delicious side dishes. During
dinner guests will be entertained by the stompin’ music of the Fiddle Gang, a group of six to 14 years
olds led by their instructor, Carolyn Sylva of Jamestown. To top off dinner, guests can help themselves to an array of scrumptious desserts
made by Habitat Board members and volunteers.
The no host bar featuring local wines and beer will be open
throughout the evening. While sipping a
beverage guests can check out the many auction items that have been donated by
local businesses and individuals.
Auctioneer Mark Fischer is scheduled to start the live auction at
6:30. The silent auction will close at
8:00.
CHP gearing up for Labor Day Maximum Enforcement Period
CHP ‘LABORS’ DURING THE HOLIDAY TO
KEEP MOTORISTS SAFE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As the country
readies for Labor Day weekend, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding
motorists to employ lifesaving measures on the roadway.
The final three-day weekend of the
summer travel season is a national tribute to the contributions workers have
made to the strength, prosperity, and
well-being of our country.
Calaveras Planning Commission 8-28-14 meeting video
To view the Calaveras Planning commission 8-28-14 meeting video CLICK HERE
Video of Calaveras Planning Commission, Calaveras County Water District,
and Calaveras Board of Supervisor’s meetings graciously supplied by
Calaveras Public Access TV and accessed through the Community Action Project.
Copper Grille Labor Day weekend menu
Labor Day
Weekend the Copper Grille will be Open for Sunday Dinner Service
Entrées
Grilled New York Strip Steak
Garlic Herb Butter, Chive-Buttermilk Potatoes, Detroit
“Zip” Sauce, Sautéed Asparagus
21
Blackened Swordfish
Yukon and Sweet Potato Hash, Scallions, Sweet Corn, Sweet
Pepper, Creole Beurre Blanc 18.5
Seared Salmon
Ruby Grapefruit Emulsion, Herb Risotto,
Fresh Citrus, Field Arugula, Shaved Fennel, Sautéed
Asparagus 17.5
Pork Tenderloin Roulade
Macerated Cherries, Local Dried Fruits, Fingerling Potatoes,
Brandy Cream, Red Chard 16.5
Seared Scallops
White Truffle Cauliflower Puree, Applewood Bacon, Wild
Mushrooms, Red Chard, Chive Oil
22
Pasta of
the Moment
Roasted Ratatouille Vegetables, Whole Wheat Penne, Pomodoro,
Field Arugula, Chevre Granite 14
Also find attached the entire Copper Grille Market Menu for August
29th – 31st
Winning Ways Advice Column by Marge Powers
Stop
Settling for Less and Upgrade Your Life!
Welcome to our ‘Thought of the
Week and Upgrade Your Life’ Series. This
series will give you valuable ‘New Thought’ information and advice that will
help you learn how to Reclaim, Keep Your Power and make your Life much Easier.
Personal Development Series #106
What Strong People Don’t Do!
When getting through some seriously
tough times, we often struggle with hanging in and staying strong. Since emotional healing is something all of
us struggle with at times, I thought I’d write each week about some things
emotionally strong people don’t do to give you new insights and perhaps
creating a better life. Enjoy!
They don’t make the same exact mistakes over and over again.
You can’t make the same mistake
twice. Because the second time you make
it, it’s no longer a mistake, it’s a choice.
Emotionally strong people accept responsibility for their behavior and
learn from their past mistakes. As a result,
they don’t keep repeating the same mistakes over and over. Instead, they grow and move on to better
decisions and new lessons.
Our Labor Day weekend weather- beautiful
- 8-29-14
- Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
- Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
- Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light north northwest wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
- Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
- Sunday Sunny, with a high near 92.
- Sunday Night Clear, with a low around 61.
- Labor Day Sunny, with a high near 93.
- Monday Night Clear, with a low around 62.
Recipes by Nate
Cheesy Zucchini and Red Onion Flatbread
Makes 4 to 6 servings
active time
15 minutes
active time
15 minutes
total time
40 minutes
40 minutes
Ingredients
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 1 10-ounce tube refrigerated pizza dough
- 3/4 cup garlic-and-herb cheese spread (such as Alouette), divided
- 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided
- 1 small red onion
- 1 7- to 8-inch-long zucchini (yellow or green), cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick rounds, divided
- Olive oil
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Board of Supervisors 8-26-14 meeting video part 1
To view the Board of Supervisors 8-26-14 video part 1 CLICK HERE
Video of Calaveras Planning Commission, Calaveras County Water District,
and Calaveras Board of Supervisor’s meetings graciously supplied by
Calaveras Public Access TV and accessed through the Community Action Project.
Obama rules out US Military Action in the Ukraine
US President Barack Obama says it’s
plain for the world to see that Russian forces are fighting in Ukraine,
but ruled out American military action in the war-town country.
“Russia is responsible for the violence in eastern Ukraine,” Mr Obama said on Thursday, according to CNN, adding that German Chancellor Angela Merkel agreed on this assessment during a recent conversation.
“The violence is encouraged by Russia, the separatists are trained by Russia, they are armed by Russia, they are funded by Russia,” Mr Obama said.
“Russia has deliberately and repeatedly violated the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.”
However, Mr Obama said America’s commitment to defend NATO states did not extend to non-alliance member Ukraine.
Read more at news.com.au
“Russia is responsible for the violence in eastern Ukraine,” Mr Obama said on Thursday, according to CNN, adding that German Chancellor Angela Merkel agreed on this assessment during a recent conversation.
“The violence is encouraged by Russia, the separatists are trained by Russia, they are armed by Russia, they are funded by Russia,” Mr Obama said.
“Russia has deliberately and repeatedly violated the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.”
However, Mr Obama said America’s commitment to defend NATO states did not extend to non-alliance member Ukraine.
Read more at news.com.au
Ukraine Asserts Russian Invasion and Reinstitutes Draft
MOSCOW
— Asserting that Russian soldiers and armaments had crossed into
Ukraine to support the separatists, President Petro O. Poroshenko of
Ukraine canceled a trip to Turkey on Thursday, and his national security
council ordered mandatory conscription for the armed forces.
“Columns
of heavy artillery, huge loads of arms and regular Russian servicemen
came to the territory of Ukraine from Russia through the uncontrolled
border area,” Mr. Poroshenko said at the beginning of an emergency
meeting of the Ukrainian Nation Security and Defense Council in Kiev.
Read more NEW YORK TIMES
Drifters Grill - Labor Day Weekend hours
Labor Day
Weekend
at
Drifters Marina & Grill
Labor Day Weekend hours:
Thursday - 11:30am to 9:00pm
Friday - 11:30am to 10:00pm
Saturday - 11:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday - 11:00am to 9:00pm
Monday - 11:00am to 8:00pm
After Labor Day weekend
Drifters hours change to:
Thursday - 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday - 11:30am to 10:00pm
Saturday - 11:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday - 11:00am to 9:00pm
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - Closed
Weekend
at
Drifters Marina & Grill
Labor Day Weekend hours:
Thursday - 11:30am to 9:00pm
Friday - 11:30am to 10:00pm
Saturday - 11:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday - 11:00am to 9:00pm
Monday - 11:00am to 8:00pm
After Labor Day weekend
Drifters hours change to:
Thursday - 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday - 11:30am to 10:00pm
Saturday - 11:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday - 11:00am to 9:00pm
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - Closed
Thank you for your support of
Drifters Marina & Grill.
We value your friendship and your
contribution to the Drifters family.
Neighborhood Yard Sale
Senior of the Year to be announced - make your reservation to be there
Make your reservation, now, to honor the 2014 Senior of the Year at noon on Tuesday, September 9, 2014
at the Commission on Aging Luncheon to be held at the San Andreas Town
Hall located at 24 Church Hill Rd., San Andreas. Cost of the event is
$15 and reservations can still be made by calling 209-498-2246.
Thank you good samaritan
While there are some drawbacks to living in the country, the positive outweighs the negative by bushels.
For instance; the other day I ran to IGA to pick up a few items for the evening meal. After shopping, chatting and putting my cart away I headed home. On the way home I waved at the requisite 10 or so cars (as we all tend to know or at least recognize one another in our little town). I pulled into my driveway and received a phone call from Bruce....we all know Bruce...he was standing at check stand 2 in IGA where someone had just turned in my wallet that I had apparently left in my shopping cart.
Though I do not know who turned my wallet in, I want to thank you so much!
All I can say is, gotta love our town and the people who make up our community!
We rock!
Sincerely,
Charity Maness
For instance; the other day I ran to IGA to pick up a few items for the evening meal. After shopping, chatting and putting my cart away I headed home. On the way home I waved at the requisite 10 or so cars (as we all tend to know or at least recognize one another in our little town). I pulled into my driveway and received a phone call from Bruce....we all know Bruce...he was standing at check stand 2 in IGA where someone had just turned in my wallet that I had apparently left in my shopping cart.
Though I do not know who turned my wallet in, I want to thank you so much!
All I can say is, gotta love our town and the people who make up our community!
We rock!
Sincerely,
Charity Maness
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Copper Gazette is on Facebook
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Just visit https://www.facebook.com/CopperGazette and 'like' us to get your news on the fly!
Again thank you all for your support!
Cub Scout Ice Cream Social - making friends and new cubs
The Copperopolis Cub Scout Pack 347 held a meet and greet ice cream social at Copper school on August 26, 2014 for children in scouting and children interested in scouting.
This young Cub Scout troop is very active and offers many fun opportunities for the youth in our town.
If you would like more information about Scouting please contact Heather Oliver at 785-6301
(Heather will also be able to guide you to those in the know regarding Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts)
This young Cub Scout troop is very active and offers many fun opportunities for the youth in our town.
If you would like more information about Scouting please contact Heather Oliver at 785-6301
(Heather will also be able to guide you to those in the know regarding Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts)
Calaveras Taxpayers Host Annual BBQ
Calaveras Taxpayers Host Annual BBQ
Thursday, September 11, 2014
5 to 8:00 PM
Food
will be catered by the Historic Murphys Hotel, featuring delicious
BBQ
Tri-Tip and Chicken
Keynote Speaker is Jon Coupal, President,
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.
Jon
will discuss how taxpayers can defend themselves from new threats to their
liberty and property.
Winning Ways September Sale!
Guess What? It’s almost September, time to gear up for next season.
So, we’re giving people a ‘savings boost’ to let the good times start rolling!
SEPTEMBER SALE
Sign up for Coaching Services in September and save $50 up-front! J
Ready for a change in your life and seeking transformation?
What are you putting up with right now and what is your life’s intention?
What do you make more important than getting what you want, may I mention?
School is in session, watch for school buses
Keep our children safe, please follow school bus road laws.
V C Section 22454 Schoolbus Meeting and Passing
Schoolbus: Meeting and Passing
22454. (a) The driver of any vehicle, upon meeting or overtaking, from either direction, any schoolbus equipped with signs as required in this code, that is stopped for the purpose of loading or unloading any schoolchildren and displays a flashing red light signal and stop signal arm, as defined in paragraph (4) of subdivision (b) of Section 25257, if equipped with a stop signal arm, visible from front or rear, shall bring the vehicle to a stop immediately before passing the schoolbus and shall not proceed past the schoolbus until the flashing red light signal and stop signal arm, if equipped with a stop signal arm, cease operation.
(b) (1) The driver of a vehicle upon a divided highway
or multiple-lane highway need not stop upon meeting or passing a
schoolbus that is upon the other roadway.
(2) For the purposes of this subdivision, a multiple-lane highway is any highway that has two or more lanes of travel in each direction.
(c) (1) If a vehicle was observed overtaking a schoolbus in violation of subdivision (a), and the driver of the schoolbus witnessed the violation, the driver may, within 24 hours, report the violation and furnish the vehicle license plate number and description and the time and place of the violation to the local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction of the offense. That law enforcement agency shall issue a letter of warning prepared in accordance with paragraph (2) with respect to the alleged violation to the registered owner of the vehicle. The issuance of a warning letter under this paragraph shall not be entered on the driving record of the person to whom it is issued, but does not preclude the imposition of any other applicable penalty.
(2) The Attorney General shall prepare and furnish to every law enforcement agency in the state a form letter for purposes of paragraph (1), and the law enforcement agency may issue those letters in the exact form prepared by the Attorney General. The Attorney General may charge a fee to any law enforcement agency that requests a copy of the form letter to recover the costs of preparing and providing that copy.
(d) This section also applies to a roadway upon private property.
(2) For the purposes of this subdivision, a multiple-lane highway is any highway that has two or more lanes of travel in each direction.
(c) (1) If a vehicle was observed overtaking a schoolbus in violation of subdivision (a), and the driver of the schoolbus witnessed the violation, the driver may, within 24 hours, report the violation and furnish the vehicle license plate number and description and the time and place of the violation to the local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction of the offense. That law enforcement agency shall issue a letter of warning prepared in accordance with paragraph (2) with respect to the alleged violation to the registered owner of the vehicle. The issuance of a warning letter under this paragraph shall not be entered on the driving record of the person to whom it is issued, but does not preclude the imposition of any other applicable penalty.
(2) The Attorney General shall prepare and furnish to every law enforcement agency in the state a form letter for purposes of paragraph (1), and the law enforcement agency may issue those letters in the exact form prepared by the Attorney General. The Attorney General may charge a fee to any law enforcement agency that requests a copy of the form letter to recover the costs of preparing and providing that copy.
(d) This section also applies to a roadway upon private property.
Flourish now carrying Lollia!
We’re so excited that we now carry the LOLLIA
line promoted by Oprah! There are lotions, bath salts, bubble bath,
perfume, linen spray, candles and shower gel. They all have nice
soothing soft fragrances (we carry Calm, Relax, At Last, & Wish).
Drop by & sample them!
Today 11:00am - 5:00pm
401 Town Square
Copperopolis, California
(209) 785-8788
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Amazon warehouse in Tracy to hire 200 employees
TRACY — Amazon plans to hire more than 200 additional permanent full-time employees at its 1.2 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Tracy.
The online retailer says it needs more workers to keep up with growing customer demand. Amazon spokeswoman Ashley Robinson said the Tracy facility employs “hundreds of associates,” but she declined to be more specific.
Last year, Amazon opened a giant fulfillment center in Patterson. It recently leased space in Redlands for its fifth California center, expanding its warehouse space in the state to nearly 5 million square feet.
read more at the Modesto Bee
The online retailer says it needs more workers to keep up with growing customer demand. Amazon spokeswoman Ashley Robinson said the Tracy facility employs “hundreds of associates,” but she declined to be more specific.
Last year, Amazon opened a giant fulfillment center in Patterson. It recently leased space in Redlands for its fifth California center, expanding its warehouse space in the state to nearly 5 million square feet.
read more at the Modesto Bee
CHP SAN ANDREAS HOSTS TEEN DRIVING CLASS
San
Andreas, CA
– The leading cause of death for Americans 15-20 years old is motor vehicle
collisions, (According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
and the CHP’s goal is to reduce
the death rate among teenagers as the result of these collisions.
In order to
address this alarming trend, the CHP
developed a program called Start Smart.
Start Smart is aimed at helping newly licensed and future licensed
teenage drivers understand the critical responsibilities of driving and to
understand that accidents do happen, but collisions are 100 percent
preventable.
The primary
objective of Start Smart is to provide teens and their parent/guardians with an
interactive safe driving awareness class which will illustrate how poor choices
behind the wheel of a car can affect the lives of numerous people.
Polls results
What is your stand on the recent deployment of the Texas National Guard to the Mexico Border?
33 votes cast
24 in favor
4 opposed
2 need more information
0 don't know/care
Sierra Repertory Theatre announces their fantastic 2015 line up
Sierra Rep 2015 Season to include Mary Poppins, Macbeth and more
Sierra Repertory Theatre announces its 2015 season, beginning with the musical Mary Poppins and concluding with a brand new adaptation of A Christmas Carol. Other highlights include new Broadway musical The Drowsy Chaperone starring
SRT Artistic Director Scott Viets as the Man in the Chair, an exciting
spring rock ‘n’ roll revue to be announced, everyone’s favorite The Music Man, William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the country tribute Always, Patsy Cline, and a new comedy called Unnecessary Farce. Season Tickets go on sale September 2, with group and general admission tickets on sale October 1. Visit www.sierrarep.org or call 209-532-3120 for tickets and information.
The 2015 season opens with Mary Poppins,
playing March 1 through May 3 at the East Sonora Theatre. And, yes,
Mary will fly. The 2015 Season Gala performance will be held on February
28, with the pre-show reception at the Black Oak Casino Resort Hotel
Banquet Room. For more information and reservations, contact Development
Director Beverly Handelman at 209-532-0502 ext 111 or at bhandelman@sierrarep.org.
Calaveras community band Labor Day Concert Murphys Park
The Calaveras Community Band, that
traces its history to California’s gold rush days, will present a special Labor
Day concert under the leadership of Director Mic Harper in the Murphys Community
Park on Monday, September 1, at 6:30 p.m.
There will be music for everyone’s
taste ranging from swing and jazz to show tunes and marches. The band has added two new Latin tunes to its
repertoire.
There is no admission charge. Families and other members of the community
are invited to pack a picnic dinner and enjoy this holiday concert. There will not be any food or beverages for
sale in the park.
SRT presents 'All My Sons' by Arthur Miller
August 29 - September 21 at East Sonora Theatre
Sierra Rep stages its first Arthur Miller play All My Sons
It was written during World War II, but Arthur Miller’s play All My Sons continues to resonate with audiences today. Running August 29 through September 21
at Sierra Repertory Theatre’s East Sonora stage, the drama’s themes –
corruption, materialism, getting ahead at the expense of others – are
still relevant, said Scott Viets, artistic director at Sierra Repertory
Theatre.
Viets,
along with Dennis and Sara Jones, the theater’s producing and managing
directors, chose the play in part because it drives people to think
about right and wrong. It’s based on a true story, which Miller’s then
mother-in-law pointed out in an Ohio newspaper. The news story described
how in 1941-43 the Wright Aeronautical Corporation had conspired with
U.S. Army inspection officers to approve defective aircraft engines
intended for the military.
Miller’s
play, though, focuses on Joe Keller, the fictional head of the company,
who is accused of releasing the defective parts. That decision sets off
a series of events that highlight the play’s complex characters.
CHP press release re: Recruitment seminar
California Highway Patrol
San Andreas Area
Come and join us
August
27, 2014, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
California
Highway Patrol
749
Mountain Ranch Road
209-754-3541
We will be covering topics on
how to become an Officer with the CHP
and an overview about the Department.
Any questions please email 201recruitment@chp.ca.gov
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Monday, August 25, 2014
Reader photo - truck in Lake Tulloch
According to some witnesses the truck was launching kayaks at the Kiva ramp and the brake was not set. The witnesses stated the submerging of the vehicle caused gasoline and oil to be dispersed into the lake.
The Copper Gazette will follow up on this. We hope to have answers for you soon.
Update: 8-26-14
According to the Sheriff Dept the vehicle had been retrieved from the water and was gone with the driver when officers arrived on scene.
New Melones Fishing Report from Glory Hole Sports
8-25-14 Fishing Report
Water Conditions: New Melones Lake is currently holding
566,408
acre-feet of water. The lake level dropped three feet this week and is
currently at 871 ft. above sea level and 207 ft. from full. The lake is
85' lower than it was at this time last year. The main body is well
over 200-260' deep, under the 49-Bridge is aprox.160-180' deep and under
Parrot's Ferry Bridge there is 70-90' of water. The water is stained
in most of the lake. There are mud lines forming near the shore
throughout the day, especially on windy days and days with a lot of
boating traffic. The average water temperature is 76-82 degrees. Tuttletown
launch is closed. Glory Hole Point boat launch is open, and there are
no plans to close it. There will be some transition periods between
launches where launching will be limited to one or two lanes.
Trout:
Fair. There have been a few reports of trout being caught in the main
lake by the Dam, spillway, and near the 49 bridge. The trout are
hanging around the old river channel in deeper/cooler water. The shad
are starting to school up near the mouths of major creek channels. The
intersection where a major creek channels meets the old river channel is
great area to target the trout. Night fishing anglers
are still catching a few limits of chunky 2-pound plus rainbows while
fishing under a submersible light. Try using night crawlers and Power
Bait to target these quality fish. Trolling anglers
try using shad patterned baits that have a large profile. Shad Raps,
Rattle Traps, Speed Traps, and Apexs are a few good choices. Trolling
in dingy/stained water it is a good time to use a large string of
flashers. Ford Fenders, Cow Bells, Lake Trolls, and Ball Trolls will
create a lot of commotion and draw fish from a distance.
Glory
Hole Sports Big Fish of the Week Contest goes to Larry Leatham of
Sonora. He caught a nice 1-pound, 13-ounce rainbow trout while trolling
Rapalas and spoons on the main lake.
Letter to the Editor - Calaveras Schools slated for closure -
Saturday, August 23rd 2014 was a day that will long be remembered in Calaveras County.
Calaveras Unified School District Superintendent Mark Campbell's recommendation that he be given authority to close down a number of schools in the more rural areas of our county to meet the demands of a balanced budget that he, his Financial Analyst and administrative team botched, was given the green light from the Calaveras Unified Board of Trustees by a vote of 4/1 with Trustee Greg Gustafson as the only vote not in favor.
Also on a 4/1 vote, Gustafson dissenting, the Calaveras Unified Board of Trustees again reaffirmed the two controversial $16,000 raises for the Superintendent's Administrative staffers.
Those supporting Campbell couched any discussion or calls for accountability from the public as "uncivil" and "finger pointing" in an attempt to squelch the very emotional crowd.
After Saturday's 4 hour fiasco of a school board meeting this is about all that comes to my mind.
R.I.P.
WEST POINT
RAIL ROAD
MOKELUMNE HILL
Historic
Community Schools
Calaveras Unified School District Superintendent Mark Campbell's recommendation that he be given authority to close down a number of schools in the more rural areas of our county to meet the demands of a balanced budget that he, his Financial Analyst and administrative team botched, was given the green light from the Calaveras Unified Board of Trustees by a vote of 4/1 with Trustee Greg Gustafson as the only vote not in favor.
Also on a 4/1 vote, Gustafson dissenting, the Calaveras Unified Board of Trustees again reaffirmed the two controversial $16,000 raises for the Superintendent's Administrative staffers.
Those supporting Campbell couched any discussion or calls for accountability from the public as "uncivil" and "finger pointing" in an attempt to squelch the very emotional crowd.
After Saturday's 4 hour fiasco of a school board meeting this is about all that comes to my mind.
R.I.P.
WEST POINT
RAIL ROAD
MOKELUMNE HILL
Historic
Community Schools
Structure fire Arrowhead
A propane tank fire possibly threatening vegetation was toned out at approximately 3:30 pm on 8-25-14 in the 2700 block of Arrowhead.
Upon arrival a former CalFire firefighter, a neighbor and a resident had contained the fire to the back deck of the home and the structure. Witnesses stated that the deck was partially engulfed by the time the resident's smoke alarm went off in the home.
The street has been blocked please use alternate route.
The fire is still under investigation.
For more pictures CLICK HERE
Upon arrival a former CalFire firefighter, a neighbor and a resident had contained the fire to the back deck of the home and the structure. Witnesses stated that the deck was partially engulfed by the time the resident's smoke alarm went off in the home.
The street has been blocked please use alternate route.
The fire is still under investigation.
