Motherlode Gun Club Concealed Weapons Course 6-18-11

CA CCW
This one-of-a-kind course goes beyond the laws & rules of concealed carry & actually provides methods of defending yourself against life-threatening situations. Open to anyone, this condensed course includes CA laws, dry-fire, live-fire, & realistic training scenarios exclusive to carrying a concealed handgun. Conducted indoors monthly at the Mother Lode Gun Club in Jamestown. Formally recognized by Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, & Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Offices & Angels Camp P.D. for new or renewing CCW licensing. Other counties have accepted our fantastic course of training - check with your licensing authority. This is no boring lecture! Cost: $70 /60

CA RENEWALS:

Returning CCW clients have the option of attending either the traditional course (above) or (we can modify) a tactical handgun course to satisfy their renewing requirements. Contact us for details http://www.weaponstrainingschool.com/courses.htm#ccw

Governor Honors Spc Christopher B. Fishbeck

Spc. Christopher B. Fishbeck, 24, of Victorville, CA, died June 6 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with indirect fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, KS. Fishbeck was supporting Operation New Dawn.

In memorial, Governor Brown ordered that flags be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol today. Spc. Fishbeck's family will receive a letter of condolence from the Governor.

Governor Brown Orders Wildfire Awareness and Prevention

In anticipation of wildfire season, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today issued an Executive Order giving state agencies and departments additional resources to prepare for and prevent wildfires in California.

The text of the Executive Order is below:

EXECUTIVE ORDER B-08-11

WHEREAS California faces an imminent threat of catastrophic wildfires notwithstanding this year’s higher than average precipitation; and

WHEREAS wildfires imperil people and property, harm the environment, threaten water supplies, create health risks, and hurt the economy; and

Altamont Fire 80% contained

3:15 pm, 6-14-11, The Grant Fire, I-580 and Grant Line (Altamont Pass) is approximately 175 acres and 80% contained.
At 1:15 pm it was at approximately 75 acres.

Governor Issues Proclamation Declaring June "Great Outdoors Month"

Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring June 2011, as "Great Outdoors Month" in the State of California.

The text of the proclamation is below:

PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Our state’s scenic landscapes have always been a source of pride and pleasure. From mountain trails in the High Sierra to a coastline that has captured the hearts of millions, Californians benefit from unparalleled opportunities to enjoy some of the world’s most spectacular outdoor places.

Copperopolis VFW Formation Meeting scheduled June 26, 2011 2:00 pm

Due to June 18, 2011 being Fathers Day, the next meeting of the Committee to form a VFW in Copperopolis has been moved to June 26, 2011. The time is the same (2:00pm) at the 8A Community Center on Feather Drive.
If you have any friends, neighbors, or relatives that may be interested in joining, please let them know about our group and the date and time of the meeting. Please make every effort to attend our meetings, each and every one of you are important and necessary to the success in our efforts to form a new VFW in the Copperopolis area.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Charity Maness and Jerry Kniffen for taking time to sit with me in the beautiful Sunshine on Friday from 10:00 to 2:00. We assisted the Veterans Administrations Mobile Health Vans first visit to Copperopolis,  which I think was a success. It wasn't real busy, but it was steady. I'm sure they could have handled a few more Vets, and we're hoping that they will add Copperopolis to their regular schedule.
Respectfully,
Al Gilbert

CHP Reminder - What a Driver Should Do During an Enforcement Stop

Acknowledge the officer’s presence by turning on your right turn signal. Activating your signal lets the officer know that you recognize his or her presence. An officer may become alarmed if you fail to recognize him or her and might perceive that you have a reason to avoid yielding or that you might be impaired.

Move your vehicle to the right shoulder of the road. The officer will guide you, using his or her patrol vehicle. Do not move onto the center median. Do not stop in the center median of a freeway or on the opposite side of a two lane roadway. This places both the driver and the officer in danger of being hit by oncoming traffic.

On a freeway, move completely onto the right shoulder, even if you’re in the carpool lane. Stop in well lit areas when possible. Pull your vehicle as far off the roadway as possible. When it is dark, look for locations that have more light such as areas with street or freeway lights, near restaurants or service stations.

June 14 - Flag Day

In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777. The June 14 date is also when Congress adopted "the American continental army" after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole.
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress.

On This Day in History - Miranda Rights are Established

On this day in 1966, the Supreme Court hands down its decision in Miranda v. Arizona, establishing the principle that all criminal suspects must be advised of their rights before interrogation. Now considered standard police procedure, "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can, and will, be used against you in court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be appointed to you," has been heard so many times in television and film dramas that it has become almost cliche.

State Controller Lists Non-Compliant Counties, Cities and Special Districts - Some in Calaveras County

According to the State Controllers records as of June 13, 2011 the following Calaveras County Agencies are currently not compliant 'failing to file salary and compensation reports.'

San Anreas Cemetery District
San Andreas Veterans Memorial District
Tri-Dam Power Authority
Vallecito Cemtery District
West Point Veterans Memorial District

Controller Releases More Local Government Payroll Figures

State Controller John Chiang today updated his website showing the salary, pension benefits and other employee compensation for several hundred special districts including Library, Mosquito Abatement, Conservation, Air Quality and Airport agencies.

Last October, the Controller collected and posted wage information for more than 600,000 city and county employees. He then ordered special districts across the State to report the same information, and the first 1,925 districts were loaded between February and April of this year.

Board of Supervisors June 14, 2011 Meeting Agenda

AGENDA

BOARD PACKET

Skill Builder Workshop Offered at Copper Library

At Copperopolis Branch Library

On Copper Cove Drive

Tuesdays, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Grades K-8     Free to Attend

   June 7^, 14, 21, July 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 9, 16

  First Hour:  Learning Aides   Second Hour:  Practice Skills

Sign up in advance at the Library or

Walk-ins are Welcome!

Your Choice:  Come each of the dates or some of the dates

Call Maggie Rollings for more information:  785-8541

Skill Builder Workshops include:

Math Facts, Sight Word Bingo, Poetry, Art, Language Arts, Leaps of Logic, Games, Reading & Comprehension

New Law Requiring Cabon Monoxide Detectors in Homes

Starting July , 2011 new legislation will go into effect requiring homeowners to install carbon monoxide detectors in every California home; a move CAL FIRE officials say will save lives.

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Calaveras County Sheriff's Department News Release

On Saturday 6-11-11 at approximately 1015 hrs CCSO Deputies responded to 233 Old Prospector Trail in Mountain Ranch regarding a subject striking things with a machete and stating that he was going to attempt "suicide by cop" if contacted by law enforcement. Deputies arrived on the scene and obtained the following information. S/ Aaron Gray has been halucinating for the past two weeks. Within the last twenty four hours, he raised a sword in his mother's (RP/Patricia Enloe) direction and stated words similar to "I might kill you."

Click HERE for full report

Governor Brown Issues Budget Update via YouTube

As the June 15 deadline for a balanced budget looms, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today released a video update on the state budget. Governor Brown's message, uploaded to YouTube Sunday evening, is available at the following link: http://bit.ly/kjc7JQ

4th of July Boat Parade on Lake Tulloch

Lake Tulloch will be having a 4th of July boat parade Saturday July 2 and Sunday July 3rd, 2011.
Light up your boats, more is more as fas as lights go, bright is beautiful, meet up at dusk South Shore Marina.
There will be no judging of boats. No registration, just show up, get in line and have lots of fun. The parade route will travel the whole lake, so anyone can join in at anytime. The parade will take approximately 2 1/2 hours from start to finish.

For more information call
Judy 209-969-9983

Veteran Medical Van Visits Copperopolis

On Friday June 10, 2011 the Veteran Affairs Palo Alto  Health Care System Van visited Copperopolis extending their veteran outreach to our rural community.

The VA Rural medical van reaches out to those in areas geographically challenging for those seeking VA clinic services. Within the van there exists a private space for medical consultation. In the exam area the Mobile Medical Team doctor was able to see patients, make referrals to appropriate facilities, prescribe medications and arrange for them to be delivered to the veteran's home. They provided health education and screened for conditions like post-traumatic-stress-disorder.

On site was Dr. Emily Lawrence who was on hand to discuss any psychological issues a veteran may have.
Area 12 Agency on Aging was also present to distribute informational materials, as was the Calaveras County Veterans Affairs representative to aid in the dissemination of information and literature.

A huge thank you to the volunteers that made this possible, the Copper VFW formation representatives Al Gibert, Charity Maness and Jerry Kneifen, and to Richard French DDS for his unending support of veterans and the use of his facilities for the duration of the medical van visit to Copperopolis.

Happy Birthday Chris!!

Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a year to follow full of happiness and love!!!
XOXOXO
Mom and Dad
P.S. Glad you are home:)

Dogs in Need of Loving Homes

Copper Canyon Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

June 20-24, 2011
Join us for a great week of Vacation Bible School! We are looking for kids who want to have fun with crafts, games, worship, and great Bible stories.
Vacation Bible School is for children entering Kindergarten in the Fall 2011 through the 6th grade.
Register on Sunday mornings at the information table or you can register your child on-line at:

https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/copper

More Earthquakes Rock Ethiopia and Japan

Japan info 5.0 12:48  http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usc00045we.php

Ethiopia info 5.7 21:03 http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usc00045xc.php

Western Kids Ranch Camps - at Copper Valley Trail Company

Do you have a kid that wishes they were born on a ranch??  The Copper Valley Trail Company has the perfect summer camp for them!  

Each day, they'll have their own horse to care for, ride and love.  They will learn all about horses and what it takes to care for them.  We will have fun experiences every day, including going on trail rides, fishing at the bass pond, riding on obstacle courses, learning about roping and junior rodeo events and even packing mules to go out on a fun picnic trail ride!

Horse, Wine & Art in the Gold Country July 9, 2011

Murphys Creek Theater Presents - Romeo and Juliet June 24 & 25

 For show ties and tickets visit http://www.murphyscreektheatre.org/

Additional Earthquake Rocks Ethiopia

5.1 Magnitude at 15:37 Universal Time (8:37 am Pacific Standard)
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usc00045f9.php

28 mile Road and Eastman Wildland Fire Update

As of last evening the fire at 28 mile road and Eastman was estimated to be at approximately 250 acres.
Will update as information comes in.

Update 3:50 6-12-11:

CAL_FIRE: Eastman Fire [Final] near Woodward Lake north of Oakdale (Stanislaus County) is now 100… #CALFIRE

Earthquakes Hit Japan in the Early Hours of 6-12-11

A  series of earthquakes ranging from 5.0 to 5.2 on the Richter scale rocked Japan earlier this morning.
The following links contain more detailed information about each quake.
5.2 11:16
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usc00045dj.php
5.0 11:56
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usc00045du.php
5.0 12:57
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usc00045e4.php

Copperopolis Fire Protection District Press Release re: New Chief

Celebrating Families Event

Beauty in the Skies above Copper

The Secret Garden San Andreas Library Fund Raiser

Multiple Vegetation Fires in the Valley

A vegetation fire was reported earlier today at Twentysix Mile road. There is a new incident of a vegetation fire at 28 mile road and Eastman. Crews are responding.
Use caution if in the area.

UPDATE: 6:10 pm
From crews on scene at the 28 mile and Eastman fire it is estimated to be at 60 acres with winds and continual growth.

Governor and First Lady Honor Tech Sgt Kristoffer M Solesbee and Cpl. Paul W. Zanowick II

Tech. Sgt. Kristoffer M. Solesbee, 32, of Citrus Heights, CA, died May 26 in the Shorabak district of Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 775th Civil Engineer Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, UT. Solesbee was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

 

Cpl. Paul W. Zanowick II, 23, of Miamisburg, OH, died June 3 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, CA. Zanowick was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

National Weather Service Special Weather Announcement

...RIVERS...STREAMS....AND LAKES RUNNING FAST AND COLD THIS WEEKEND...

THIS WILL BE THE WARMEST WEEKEND SINCE EARLY MAY. TEMPERATURES WILL
BE IN THE 80S IN THE VALLEY AND FOOTHILLS. WE WOULD LIKE TO REMIND
PEOPLE OF THE HIDDEN DANGERS FROM THE SPRING SNOW MELT SEASON
RELATED TO RECREATIONAL WATER ACTIVITIES.

Copper Fire Announces New Chief

On June 11, 2011, the CFPD Board of Directors announced at a public board meeting that the Copperopolis Fire Protection District Fire Chief position was offered to Steve DeChellis of Coeur d'Alene Idaho.  Upon successful of a background investigation, Mr. DeChellis will assume the position of Fire Chief possibly as early as the beginning of July.

DeChellis has experience in the fire service in Burbank and Los Angeles, as well as serving in the capacity of Fire Chief in Saudi Arabia, Alaska, and Mississippi. He holds a Bachelors degree in Fire Science and is currently enrolled in a Masters Program.

When the Board was asked why he would move to California for a part-time job, Larry Crabtree (CFPD District Consultant) explained that Mr. DeChellis' family resides in California.

According to a Ketchican news site, "De Chellis was born in 1952 and raised in Glendale, a town outside of Los Angeles. He lived in Glendale and worked for the Los Angeles Fire Department for 20 years before retiring in 1993.  After retiring, De Chellis lived in Coeor d' Alene, Idaho from 1993 until 1996. From Coeor d' Alene De Chellis moved to Saudi Arabia where he worked as the Deputy Fire Chief with the Aramco Fire Department from 1996-2001. From May 2001 to May 2003, De Chellis was the Fire Chief in Soledad, California which is a small town of 12,000 east of Monterey. In June 2003, De Chellis was offered and accepted the position of Fire Chief for the North Tongass Fire Department."

A full press release is to be issued Monday.

2003 File photo from North Tongass Fire Department

Karaoke TONIGHT at the Sports Pub

Come join the fun and Karaoke tonight at Micki & Larry's Sports Pub from 8 pm -12 midnight.
Rock with Karaoke D.J.'s Craig and Shelley.

Deceased Body Found in San Andreas

According to the Calaveras County Sheriff, On June 10-2011 at about 1530 hours a citizen reported finding what was believed to be a deceased person in the parking lot of Treats Store. The Sheriff responded to the scene and determined that the subject was deceased. Nothing suspicious was found at the scene nor was there any evidence of foul play. The subject was transported to San Andreas Memorial Chapel. The official cause of death is pending results of an autopsy. The identity of the subject is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The investigation is ongoing.

The Sheriff's Office does not anticipate releasing any further information until late Monday or Tuesday.

Local Band 'Copper Holdings Company' Frog Jump Videos

The up and coming Copperopolis Band "Copper Holdings Company" recently rocked the 2011 Calaveras County Frog Jump.
The following link takes you to a selection of videos from that events....enjoy our local talent!!!

Well done gentlemen...well done!
For videos click HERE COPPER HOLDINGS COMPANY

For more information on the Copper Holdings Company, visit their website at http://www.copperholdingscompany.com/

Sustainable Agriculture Film June 14, 2011

"Fresh" Feature Documentary about sustainable agriculture opens in Angels Camp in collaboration with Slow Food Calaveras.

Film Screening at Angels Camp Mercantile at 6 pm June 14, 2011

In Memory of LCPL Gavin Brummund

Updated CFPD Agenda 6-11-11

COPPEROPOLIS  FIRE  PROTECTION  DISTRICT

370   MAIN  STREET,  COPPEROPOLIS,  CA 95228

SPECIAL  MEETING  AGENDA 

 JUNE  11,  2011    CLOSED  SESSION   1:00  P.M.

PUBLIC  SESSION  1:30  P.M.                                                                                                                    

 1.   Call  to  order  CLOSED  SESSION     Subject:  Conference with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6  District Labor Negotiator:  Larry Crabtree  Unrepresented Employee:  Fire Chief.

 2.   Roll Call of Directors

3.    Adjourn Closed Session.

4.    1:30  P.M.    Call Public Session to order.   Report any actions taken in Closed Session.

Redistricting Would Shake Political Landscape - By BJ Hansen

The State of California Citizens Redistricting Commission has released the first draft of proposed changes to the state and federal legislative districts.
Both Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties would become part of a U.S Congressional District that spans the Sierra Nevada region from Placer County down to Fresno County, but not include communities like Oakdale, Modesto and Turlock in the Central Valley.
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Slow Food USA - Good , Clean, Fair Food - from John Viertel Pres.

Whether you're helping at your community garden, volunteering at events, hosting potluck dinners, advocating for farmers, or even just choosing to buy locally grown produce and taking time to prepare meals together with your family and friends, you are planting the seeds of a new future for food and farming.
As President of Slow Food USA, I'm committed to creating every opportunity I can for you to get more involved and connected with the Slow Food movement. One of the easiest and most powerful ways to do that is through membership.

Four Positions on CFPD Board of Directors up for Nov 8 Election

On the November 8, 2011 special election ballot there will be four positions up for election on the Copperopolis Fire Protection District Board of Directors.

Director seats up for election:
Barbara Cheney
John Maness
Ed Gouzenne
Jerry Andress

Three seats are four year terms, one seat is a two year term.

Requirements to run for this position are as follows:
Interested party must live in the District and must be a registered voter within the District.

The postions held are 100% volunteer.

Date to file: July 18, 2011 to August 12, 2011

Copper Branch Library Begins Summer Reading Program

The annual summer reading program was kicked off June 7, 2011 at the Copperopolis Branch Library.
This years theme :One World, Many Stories.

Promoting literacy, the Copper Library is emphasizing literacy among youth, encouraging readers of every level to participate in the summer fun of reading. As children read they will need to keep track of their reading time and log it. When they return their book at the library or check a new one out, they turn in their log sheet to be checked by the staff at the branch library. For each 15 minutes of reading time, the child will then get a ticket. Tickets can then be turned in for prizes, or saved up to redeem for larger prizes.

The public library summer reading program is a fun way to include reading and related activities into summer family time. It also helps children maintain and improve reading skills.

The summer reading program runs from June 7, 2011 to August 13, 2011.
For more information contact the Copperopolis Branch Library at 785-0920
Hours T,W,Th 10-5, F 1-5.

Umpqua Bank Cools Down Kids Camp

As part of their strong community outreach, Umpqua Bank visited the kids at Copper Parks & Rec Kids Camp this week and dispersed some cool ice cream bars to some hot little kids.

Bridlewood Wanting Artists for their annual Horse, Wine & Art Event

WOW!! Copper Gazette almost at 95k Hits!

Between the news site, Facebook and Twitter the Copper Gazette has hit 94,753 views as of today June 9, 2011!

Thank you so much to all that have supported this news site by visiting and sharing with friends, and to all that have helped with the formation.

Copperopolis...YOU ROCK!!

Communication is a two way street - Letter from Congressman Dan Lungren

Debt Ceiling
Congress has not yet answered the $14 trillion question of what to do with our staggering debt.  But last week we officially posed the question of whether or not to grant the President’s request to raise the debt ceiling by $2.4 trillion to $16.6 trillion.  This was a “clean” vote on the debt ceiling, so it did not include any budget cuts or spending reforms.  The lopsided vote disproved the false narrative circulating Washington that Americans want to keep spending more and borrowing more at a time when we already borrow 42 cents out of every dollar.  Hopefully we can now put to rest the distraction of a “clean” debt increase and instead focus on reforming our spending to bolster our economy and create jobs.

Lake Tulloch Quilters "Creating for our Community"

Over the years the words Lake Tulloch Quilters have become synonomous with "community support." If they are not raffling quilts to raise money for a community service in need, they are feverishly quilting quilts for clubs, schools, and teams to raffle to raise their own funds.
This summer season the Lake Tulloch Quilters have created a quilt for raffle that highlights the beauty of the wilderness just beyond our towns' borders, utilizing falls bounty of warm rust and amber colors.

To purchase tickets visit Coldwell Banker Lake Tulloch/ Melinda Stanley 484-4200 or call Linda Kemper 785-3021.

Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.

Quilt is on view at Umpqua Bank - Copperopolis Branch.

Size twin top.

Kids Camp Continues it Summer Fun

Doing arts and crafts is a mainstay of any summer kids camp, yet Copper Parks & Rec Kids Camp kicks it up a notch with parachute games, hikes, nature projects and archery...to name a few.

Copperopolis Branch Library Kids Movie Night 6-10-11

June's Kids Movie Night brought to you by Copperopolis Branch Library is:

Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis.
This movie is based on the fifth book in the Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis.

Kids movie night is for children 8 to 17. Snacks and refreshments are provided. 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Copper Gazette Has Gone Mobile

The Copper Gazette launched its new mobile access service yesterday, making it much faster and easier to access with your mobile device. Now you can enjoy the Gazette on the run.

No need to upload anything or download an ap, just google Copper Gazette and enjoy...for faster link up save it to your favorites.

Again, thank you for using the Copper Gazette as your local news site.

California Sends Aerial Firefighting Aircraft to Assist With Arizona Wildfire

One of the nation's only DC-10 Very Large Airtankers has been deployed from California to assist in fighting the raging wildland fire in Arizona.   The request was made by the United States Forest Service. The aircraft, Tanker 911, took off from its base in Victorville.   

New Melones Fishing Report

Water Conditions:  New Melones Lake is currently holding 2,099,274 acre-feet of water.  The lake level rose one foot this week and is currently at 1061 ft. above sea level and 29 ft. from full capacity.  Water temperature is 63-66 degrees.  Water is fairly clear.   Watch for floating debris, unmarked island tops, and rattlesnakes that have been flooded from their holes.

Trout:    With the kokanee action so hot, few anglers are targeting trout, but we are seeing the occasional rainbow thrown in with a limit of kokanee.  We are seeing a few rainbows caught from shore by anglers fishing Power Bait or crawlers under a bobber.  Bank anglers could also head to local creeks like Angels Creek.  Trollers should try the main lake, from 15-30 feet deep, and use shad-patterned Needlefish, Excel, or Kastmasters, or Rapala Countdowns.  Boaters should also try nosing up into creek arms where there is running water, and still-fish there for nice holdovers.

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CFPD Board Meeting 6-9-11 cancelled- Meeting Agenda for 6-11-11

COPPEROPOLIS  FIRE  PROTECTION  DISTRICT

370   MAIN  STREET,  COPPEROPOLIS,  CA 95228

AGENDA 

 JUNE  11,  2011          PUBLIC  MEETING    1:00  P.M.

 1.   Call  to  order

 2.   Roll Call of Directors

3.   Approval of Agenda:  This is the time for any Director to ask that an item be considered in a different order than listed below.  New items cannot be added to this Agenda for deliberation or action, but may be added to the Agenda of a future meeting pursuant to Item # 10 below (Identification of Items for Future Meetings).

4.   Approval of Minutes:  Public Meeting, May 12, 2011.

5.   Correspondence  

 

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes for 5-24-11

MINUTES 5-24-11

Calaveras Little League Players Participate in Slug Fest 2011

Eight lucky boys from the Calaveras American Little League are participating in the Stockton Slug Fest 2011. 

The Slug Fest is a summer baseball camp/program for boys ages 7-14 where they work on baseball skills while having quite a bit of fun.

It is run by All Star Sports and the Stockton Firefighters.  They provide the boys a wonderful BBQ lunch each day and bring in the fire trucks every day to "hose" the boys down.  Needless to say our COpper and AC boys are loving it.  There is a huge commitment, not only on the players part, but on the parents also. The drive to Stockton each day at 8:00 is a much bigger commute than to Mark Twain or Copper School each morning.  The copper boys participating in the Slug Fest this year are Seth & Luke Bakke, Duncan Welch, Ryan Mercado, and Raymond Garcia.  

Story and photos by Jessica Welch

Memorial Service to be Held for Fallen SF Firefighters 6-9-11

A joint memorial service will be held in San Francisco Friday to honor two of that city's bravest who gave their lives in the line of duty.
Lieutenant Vincent Perez and Firefighter-Paramedic Anthony Valerio lost their lives this week from injuries sustained in a Thursday morning house fire in the Diamond Heights area of San Francisco. The two were trapped in a flashover inside the hillside residence.
Brother Perez died Thursday morning. Brother Valerio died early Saturday after two days fighting for life. Their deaths were the first multiple fatality for the department in more than 60 years.
The joint funeral mass for Brothers Perez and Valerio will be held Friday, June 10th at 12:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 1111 Gough St., San Francisco, CA. Click here for map and directions.
A vigil for both brothers will be held Thursday evening at 7:00p at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption.