From my kitchen to yours - recipes to warm the heart ~ By, Maggie Rollings

Warm Up the Family with Beef Vegetable Soup

With the temperatures still chilly and rain predicted, the food forecast is Beef Vegetable Soup with crusty bread.  Spring may have sprung but we still have time before we see spring produce at its finest, and so our trusty root veg is still a prime component for a warm and comforting stock and soup.  It takes some commitment of time, and I like to start the stock process on its own day, so I am not spending so much time skimming fat and can remove it easily with a spoon after it has cooled and solidified.  I can choose to make soup the next day or freeze the stock for another soup day.  Most times it is not just ingredients but method that counts.  That is why I start out roasting the bones and root vegetables before adding beef shanks with meat and the seasoning to the water to start the stock.

 

 

VA Rural Health Mobile Medical - in San Andreas

Murder Mystery Dinner Sports Pub

'Sylivia' opening this weekend at Murphy's Creek Theater 3-30-12

A modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog by AR Gurney. Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career as a public-school English teacher is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park—or that has found him— bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and Poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. And Sylvia thinks Kate just doesn’t understand the relationship between man and dog. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy, and a series of hilarious and touching complications leads us to the conclusion…  Rated “PG”

For tickets and times visit  http://murphyscreektheatre.org/

To Dine or Not to Dine....

This week I will be featuring Hooligans in Jamestown.


As with most folks that frequented - or even knew of - Azzo's in Jamestown it was a sad day when the doors of that fine dining establishment closed. But as with the restaurant business...the property did not sit vacant long. Soon Hooligan's opened its doors advertising 'Pub and Eats' leaving no one confused as to what type of dining experience they would have.


On a nice stroll through downtown Jamestown,  if you read my last column you would know that stroll is code for shop, as I was saying, on a nice stroll through Jamestown my husband and I worked up a pretty good appetite. We had heard of Hooligan's through the grapevine, as convoluted as that is in the foothills, and thought we would give it a try.

Congratulations Copperopolis Elementary March Students of the month

Lundin
Academic – Taylor Wayman
Citizenship – Chad Hall
Vail
Academic –  Camryn Rodriguez
Citizenship –  Melissa Jackson
Crawford
Academic –  Julie Smith
Citizenship – Fabian Ruiz
Handgis
Academic – Alicia Grotemeyer
Citizenship –  Mariah Kronauer
Aardal
Academic –  Elissa Lambert
Citizenship – Douglas Jenson
Young
Academic – Nathan Dickson
Citizenship –  Jordan Scott
Pino
Karli Sprake
James Smith
Bauer
Academic – Johnny Henry
Citizenship – Samantha Gish
Milbridge
Academic – Ryan Mercado
Academic – Maverick Cano
Acuña
Academic – Nichole Allan
Citizenship –  Spencer McElhinnie
Hessels
Academic –  Cesly Serrano
Citizenship –  Shileen Andico

Rescued Horses - One year later

In the cold month of January 2011 10 horse were rescued from appalling conditions from a home in Copperopolis. The horses were rescued by Re-Horse rescue out of Jamestown, cared for and
rehabilitated
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Re-Horse is happy to announce that all the horses are now happy, healthy and adoptable.
For more information on Re-Horse visit http://www.rehorserescue.org/.

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For ALL photos of 1-2011 rescue CLICK HERE

Eat, play, create...family play dates from the Center for Creativity and Community

Our March event was lots of fun!

(songs, stories, and art projects about “friends”, banana blueberry kabobs, and outdoor play)

Please share the attached flyer with families with young children.

Eat! Play! Create!  Family Play Dates

 10:00 am – Noon

April 7 - Hands & Heart

(It’s HANDS and WORDS ARE NOT FOR HURTING Month)

May 5 – Make Believe

The Center for Creativity and Community

23 W. St. Charles St., San Andreas, CA

Weekend Weather - National Weather Service

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west.

Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West northwest wind around 8 mph becoming east northeast. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday: Rain likely, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Some of the storms could produce small hail. High near 56. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce small hail. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Vehicle Accident Hwy 4

At approximately 10:02 pm 3-29-12 a call came out of a vehicle collision Hwy 4 and Poole Station. Within minutes the call was updated to car fully engulfed. Copper Fire responded, as well as Sheriff and Highway Patrol.

The accident was single occupant - driver taken from the scene by ambulance. The name of the driver is not being released at this time and the cause of the accident is under investigation.

11:22 pm hwy 4 accident cleared road open

Traffic is one way due to engulfed vehicle off the road hwy 4 and Poole station

Vehicle accident hwy 4 and Poole station . Emergency crews responding traffic stalled use caution if in the area.

Candidates as of 3-13-12

Candidates as of 3-13-12

District 1:

Gary Tofanelli, Valley Springs, incumbent

Cliff Edson, San Andreas, owner of Country Cliff’s Cafe

Joe Kelly, Copperopolis, retired rancher

District 2:

Chris Wright, Glencoe, Foothill Conservancy executive director

Bryce Randall, West Point, owner West Point Trading Post

Michael Dell’Orto, Mokelumne Hill, businessman and former supervisor

Tom Swartz, Paloma, businessman

District 4:

Tom Tryon, Angels Camp, incumbent

Debbie Ponte, Angels Camp, executive director Foothill Village Senior Living Community

Russell Thomas, Copperopolis, businessman and former supervisor

District Attorney:

Barbara Yook, San Andreas, incumbent

David Singer, San Andreas, attorney

State Assembly:

Mark Belden, Mokelumne Hill, general contractor

Marc Boyd, Arnold, substitute teacher and former business owner

Rico Oller, San Andreas, owner of Material Ventures, building materials business

Source CCTA

Candidate Forums to be held in Copper

Candidate Forums

The Calaveras County Taxpayers Association is sponsoring a series of candidate forums inviting State Assembly, District Attorney and all Supervisorial Candidates.

The first event, co-sponsored by the Copperopolis Community Center, will be held in Copperopolis at the Historical Armory on Main Street on Monday, April 23, 2012, 6:30 to 9:30 PM.

The forum will feature the Assembly Candidates first, then District Attorney Candidates and finally all Supervisorial candidates.

There will be time to mix with the attendees. 

Information tables will be provided for campaign materials and light refreshments will be served.

Additional forums are planned for Valley Springs and Mokelumne Hill. Details to be announced.

For more information contact CCTA at 785-1491   

Copperopolis Community Plan Advisory Committee members appointed

Of the seventeen applicants who applied for the COPPEROPOLIS COMMUNITY PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE seven (plus one alternate) were appointed by District 4 Supervisor Tom Tryon at the 3-27-12 BOS meeting.

The Copperopolis Community Plan Advisory Committee members that were appointed are:

Steve Hutchings

Bill McHale

Steve Marks

Jeff Millar

Don Rollings

Jim Tower

Kelly Wooster

And alternate Carleen Sorgenti-Mansour

For a complete list of applicant click read more.

Sonora PD press release re:robbery arrest

28 March, 2012, at approx. 6:07 pm, a Loss Prevention Officer from Wal-Mart approached a subject who had exited the store. The Loss Prevention Officer observed the subject remove empty Wal-Mart bags from his person then place merchandise inside the bags. The subject had also put on a new pair of boots before exiting the store and not paying for the approximate $300 in merchandise he had collected.

Garage Sale

Garage/Moving Sale
March 30-31, April 1 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Hours 9-4
3030 Cheyenne Road

Copperopolis Elementary 2nd trimester honor roll

Children at Copperopolis Elementary that achieved honor roll were recently rewarded with an honor roll brunch and a certificate for their honor roll acheivement during the trimester. There are three levels of honor roll:

3.0 - 3.49 GPA= School Honor Roll,
 3.5 - 3.99 GPA= Principal's Honor Roll and a
4.0 or higher receives Superintendent Honor Roll.

Congratulations 2nd Trimester Copperopolis Elementary Honor Roll students!

Copperopolis Bike Race April 1, 2012 road closure info

Little John Road, from Quiver to Town Square, will be closed on Sunday April 1 from 8AM to 2PM. A detour route is available and will be marked on the day of the event, directing you onto O’Byrnes Ferry Road and Copper Cove Drive. 

 At the same time Time Trials will be occurring on Rock Creek road.  The road will be open to traffic during that race since riders are racing against the clock 1 at a time with 30 second gaps in between. 

Spring is in the air at the Beautique!

The Beautique, located in Town Square, has your spring wardrobe all wrapped up! With new arrivals every day there is something for every taste and every budget.

Open Wednesday - Sunday (209) 785.9600

New Melones Fishing Report from Glory Hole Sports

Water Conditions:  New Melones Lake is currently holding 1,982,910 acre-feet of water. The lake level has been steady for the last three months and came up about a foot this last week. It is currently at 1051 ft. above sea level and 37 ft. from full.  The water temperature is 53-58 degrees and clear with mud lines forming around the shore on windy days.

Trout:  Fair. The weather let up a bit this week and we had more anglers on the water fishing. The fish seem to be headed for deeper water but there are still some shallow fish to be caught from the shore. We are seeing some nice rainbows this year, with a lot of fish weighing over 3-pounds. Bank anglers have been successful using bait. Try using a nightcrawler/marshmallow combo or Power Bait. When fishing nightcrawler use a worm threader and a worm blower. This way you bait will be on the hook straight and floating. When using Power Bait it is a good idea to use multiple colors to create a contrast. Trout primarily feed by sight and some colors will trigger fish better than others.

  

Matt and Mark Paredes of Atwater landed this limit of rainbow- the biggest one weighed 2-lb., 12-oz after it was cleaned.  They used a crawler/marshmallow combo while bank-fshing near the marina. 

Sheriff Dept Advisory: PRCS Jakob Main Arrested on Drug Charges

Railroad Flat, CA) On Tuesday, March 27, 2012, in a joint effort between the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office and Calaveras County Probation Department, deputy sheriffs of the Calaveras County Narcotics Enforcement Unit and Calaveras County Probation Officers conducted a probation compliance check at the residence of Jakob Main (age 33 of Railroad Flat). The search was requested by the probation department and made as a result of Mr. Main failing to abide by his PRCS release conditions.

Sheriff Dept Advisory: Vallecito Man Arrested on Burglary Drug and Weapons Charges

Murphys, CA) Following multiple reports of burglaries in the areas of Vallecito and Murphys, and a report of suspicious person/activity in Murphys, on 03/26/2011 Calaveras Sheriff’s deputies contacted Kyle Hicks (age 30 out of Vallecito) at a residence in the 2500 block of Sheep Ranch Road in Murphys. It was discovered that Mr. Hicks had illegally entered the unoccupied residence and had been squatting inside the house for several weeks.

Jr. Miss Calaveras Pageant

Bret Harte High's Production of On Broadway: A Musical Revue

Come to a fun night (or three...:) ) of music, dancing, and laughs. The cast and crew have been working extremely hard on this production, so you will not be disappointed!

Featuring numbers from Wicked, West Side Story, Chicago, Singing in the Rain, Rent, and many more!

Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults, and all proceeds go towards the drama department. Keep the arts alive!

Shows are Thursday, March 29th, 30th, and 31st at 7:00 pm.

JC Rock Show - old time rock n roll '80's style

JC Rock Show played lived at the Sports Pub on Saturday March 24, 2012 to a packed house!

When John Campanella came out on stage in a mullet style full wig, stretch zebra print leggings, black boots and a leather jacket, the crowd knew he was serious about his '70's and 80's sound. Some snickered at the pants - which by the way left little to the imagination - but it only took the first few seconds of the very first song to halt all teasing and laughter, because...John ROCKED!

BOS designates April as 'Hands & Words Are Not for Hurting' Month

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors designated April as Hands & Words Are Not for Hurting Month. 

 

Prevent Child Abuse Council Calaveras (PCAC) is partnering with every school district in Calaveras County to end abuse and violence through the HANDS and WORDS project.

 

For child abuse statistics countywide and the ongoing effort in the schools to educate children through a program to help end violence click read more below. 

Assemblymember Olsen and Modesto Mother Announce Legislation to Deter Inappropriate Teacher-Student Relationships

SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Kristin Olsen, R-Modesto, and Tammie Powers, mother of the Modesto student who was taken advantage of by her high school teacher, announced legislation that will make it a felony for a teacher to have an inappropriate relationship with a student at the same school, regardless of the student’s age. Additionally, teachers convicted of a work-related felony would lose their pensions.

"It is an outrage that a high school teacher would engage in a romantic relationship with a student,” said Olsen. “We need to do everything we can to deter this behavior, and to ensure schools are a safe and secure learning environment for our children.”

Delta Water Flows: A Careful Balancing Act

Flows and the Delta: The Consequences of Using a One-Dimensional Approach to Address a Complex Problem

A new coalition of water and power agencies has prepared an eight page summation citing the potential impacts of a proposed increased Delta flow criteria that would be detrimental to water supplies, hydro-power generation, the environment and recreation if it were adopted.  Read more…..Risks Ahead
Coalition:

• Association of California Water Agencies
• California Municipal Utilities Association
• City of Redding; Department of Public Works
• Northern California Water Association
• Northern California Power Agency
• Placer County Water Agency
• Redding Electric Utility
• Sacramento Municipal Utility District
• San Luis and Delta-Mendota Water Authority
• State Water Contractors
• Westlands Water District
• Yuba County Water Agency

Source MCWR-  Mountain Counties Water Resources

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Memorial Day Veteran Fund Raiser

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 SAVE THE DATE

FISHER HOUSE DINNER

to honor the memory of

Marine Lance Corporal Gavin Brummund, and all of our veterans

Military veterans of Calaveras County are excited to announce a huge event scheduled for May 26, 2012, the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. The event is being held honoring the memory of Marine Lance Corporal Gavin Brummund of Arnold, who was killed in action in 2010. The affair, expected to draw a crowd of local veterans, friends and patriots, is being held at the county fairgrounds at Frogtown. The $20 ticket price includes dinner, lots of patriotic camaraderie and multiple opportunities to win exceptional prizes. All proceeds benefit the Veteran’s Hospital Fisher House of Palo Alto.

CCWD regular meeting 3-27-12 agenda

For CCWD 3-27-12 agenda CLICK HERE

Danny Burton at the Sports Pub 3-27-12

Copper Senior's project to help newly formed VFW Post 12118

Local senior Zachary Haste, grandson of Ralph and Eva Murphy, has created a senior project that benefits the community and the local VFW Post 12118.

 

Zachary's love for the automotive industry and his knowledge that many cars, especially during these tough economic times, are not maintained properly helped him to create his senior project. With his mentor, Bret Harte automotive instructor Ken Sooter guiding him, Zachary has created a day long event where anyone with a vehicle in Calaveras County (and beyond) can come to the Bret Harte campus parking lot and have a maintenance inspection. Included in the inspection will be checking tire tread and pressure, oil level and condition, fluid levels, etc. This is only a maintenance inspection for the car owner to become knowledgeable on the maintenance needed for their car.

 

Copperopolis Pride Day 4-21

Hazardous Weather Outlook - National Weather Service

ANOTHER STRONG LATE-SEASON WINTER STORM WILL AFFECT THE REGION TODAY
BRINGING RAIN TO THE VALLEY AND SNOWFALL TO THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS.
GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE ACROSS MUCH OF THE REGION BY
THIS AFTERNOON BEFORE SUBSIDING LATER TONIGHT.


.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN... WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY

THE WINTER STORM WILL EXIT THE REGION BY LATER WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...THEN LIGHTER PRECIPITATION WILL RETURN TO THE NORTHERN
MOUNTAINS AND NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY.
ANOTHER STRONGER SYSTEM WILL LIKELY AFFECT THE REGION SATURDAY.

Copperopolis Elementary Kindergarten registration has begun

Kindergarten Registration will be held on May 2nd. Packets will be available for pick up March 15th. Please return completed packets back to the office to receive an appointment time.
785-2236

Copper Holding Company performing in Jamestown

Copper Holdings Company will be Rocking Hooligans in Jamestown on Friday March 30th From 9:30-1AM

18228-32 Main Street

Jamestown, CA 95327

209-984-5050

Dan, Norm, Ed, and John will be bringing the classic rock.

2012 Senior of the Year Nominations Wanted

The Calaveras County Commission on Aging is looking for nominations for the 2012 Senior of the Year Awards. This is an opportunity to recognize volunteers who are a vital lifeline for many organizations throughout the county.

Eligibility requirements are that they must be a resident of Calaveras County, 60 years of age or older, an active volunteer in the county and not a previous winner. Nomination packets are available at the Calaveras Senior Center in San Andreas or online at www.calaverascountycoa.org. They can also be e-mailed or faxed to you. The nominations must be returned by April 2nd, 2012.

Board of Supervisors preliminary agenda 3-27-12

March 27, 2012 PRELIMINARY AGENDA 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 IF YOU WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON AN AGENDA ITEM, PLEASE COME TO THE ROSTRUM AND GIVE YOUR NAME AND YOUR COMMENTS.  PLEASE LIMIT YOUR COMMENTS TO THE SPECIFIC SUBJECT UNDER DISCUSSION.  TIME LIMITS SHALL BE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR. 8:00  AM:  Call to Order 1.        CLOSED SESSION; pursuant to Govt. Code section 54957.6, personnel matter:  conference with labor negotiator (Director of Human Resources & Risk Management) re: Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA), Sheriff's Management Unit (SMU), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and Calaveras County Public Safety Employees Association (CCPSEA) negotiations; Human Resources Director - Board action:

Constitutional Studies available

We The People Patriot Club

Angels Camp, CA

We are using the National Center for Constitutional Studies Program Part 1 and 2 American Government and the U.S. Constitution. Part 1 dvd’s along with the book, The 5000 Year Leap covers the Founding Fathers and the Constitution. We will learn and study The 28 Principles of Liberty.

When: Every first Saturday of the month

Rain, rain, rain - national weather service

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph increasing to between 14 and 17 mph. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 45. South southeast wind between 11 and 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Rain. High near 58. South southeast wind between 11 and 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Easter Celebration Town Square

Your Country, Your Future, Your Choice - Letter from Dan Lungren

When the Administration released its budget proposal for 2013, it unfortunately repeated a story that has grown old – one of increasing deficits, growing debt, and rising doubt.  In contrast, this week the House Budget Committee released its own proposal which presents the American people with a clear choice between two futures: a future of greater opportunity and prosperity or of more debt, doubt and decline.

VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 12118 Officially formed

Just one month after Copperopolis made history with the installation of officers ceremony officially recognizing the James D Piper VFW Post 12118 Copperopolis, the Ladies Auxiliary became a reality, firmly placing Copperopolis on the national map.

On Sunday March 25, 2012 at 2:00 pm the formation of the James D Piper VFW Post Ladies Auxiliary became officially recognized as Local, State and National representatives from the VFW Ladies Auxiliary officiated the ceremony. Officers and trustees were installed and the gavel was handed over.

The members of the Ladies Auxiliary are as varied as the comrades of the VFW Post, representing foreign wars from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. 

Another proud day for the residents and veterans of Copperopolis.

 Members of the James D Piper VFW Post 12118 Copperopolis and the Ladies Auxiliary

Installation of Officers for the Ladies Auxiliary 

Pictured above VFW Post 12118 Commander Al Gilbert, VFW Post 12118 Ladies Auxiliary President Diana Shand and Vice President Lynn Ernst.

'Honor the dead by helping the living' and  'Unwavering support for uncommon heroes' are the motto's of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Copperopolis Post 12118. Their mission is to 'serve the veterans of this country and our communities in honor of the sacrifices and commitment of every man and woman who has served in uniform.'

For more pictures CLICK HERE
To read article on the VFW Post 12118 ceremony click HERE
For more information on how you can join click read more...