Copperopolis Veteran Day Parade

Dear Copperopolis,

I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about an exciting event that will be happening in Copperpolis on November 11, 2012.

Copperopolis will be holding the first annual Copperopolis Veterans Day Parade, November 11, 2012 at 1 pm.

Currently we have Veterans groups from Sacramento, Stockton, Copperopolis, and Sonora attending the event, with invitations sent throughout the tri-county area and beyond.

Directly following the parade will be a Public Safety Day at the Copperopolis Fire Department with CalFire, Copper Fire, Calaveras Sheriff Dept, Marine Patrol, Search & Rescue, SWAT, and Highway Patrol vehicles on display and safety booths for kids. There will also be a hotdog feast – donations gladly accepted – benefitting the Copperopolis VFW Post 12118.

If you would like more information please feel free to contact me at 209-743-0259.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Charity Maness

Autumnal Equinox Today 9-22-12

Fall for 2012 begins in the Northern Hemisphere on September 22, 10:49 A.M. EDT. Here’s more about the first day of fall—the autumnal equinox—plus, facts, folklore, and some fantastic fall photos! The word equinox comes from the Latin words for "equal night." The fall and spring equinoxes are the only days of the year in which the Sun crosses the celestial equator. From here on out, the temperatures begin to drop and the days start to get shorter than the nights.

Source Farmers Almanac

Gov Brown Signs legislation

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed the following bills to improve the quality of education in California.

• SB 1070 Senator Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) – Career Technical Education Pathways Program. Extends an existing technical education program at middle schools, high schools and community colleges until 2015.
• SB 1292 by Senator Carol Liu (D-Pasadena) – School employees: principals: evaluation. Authorizes school districts to assess the performance of school principals and establishes provision to guide that evaluation process.

Public Health press release re:Early Detection Key Message for October 2012 Breast Cancer Awareness Month

     

 

Each October community and health service organizations conduct outreach and education activities as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the U.S. One out of eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer. This October, the Calaveras County Public Health Department is promoting breast cancer early detection and risk reduction.

Shot of Endeavor Flight Over Copper

Thank you Copper Gazette reader for this fantastic shot of the Endeavor as she flew over Copper this 9-21-12 am.

Flu Vaccine Available at Calaveras County Public Health Clinics

      

Fall marks the beginning of the flu season.  Last year was a long but milder flu season.  It is not a predictor of this year’s flu season.  “The recommendation is for everyone over 6 months of age to get a flu vaccine,” stated Dr. Dean Kelaita, County Health Officer.  “Don’t play the odds, be safe and get your flu vaccine now,” Kelaita added. 

Bashwalla returns to Twisted Oak

Twisted favorite Bushwalla, an acoustic/ Hip-Hop performer rooted in folk, comedy and optimism, will be back this fall to wrap up the inaugural Folk at the Oak Summer Concert Series!
Bushwalla (aka Billy Galewood) began performing in musical theater at the early age of nine. At 18 he was studying theater at the American Musical & Dramatic Academy in New York City, supporting himself as a street performer by incorporating such feats as juggling, magic, face-balancing, and fire-breathing. Today, Bushwalla's sound has evolved into a unique blend of acoustic hip-hop, folk, and funk with a soul deeply rooted in authenticity and optimism.
A songwriter, collaborator and free-styler, Bushwalla co-wrote Jason Mraz's debut platinum album, Waiting For My Rocket to Come and sophomore release Mr. A-Z. Recently, his songs have been featured on hit television shows such as Weeds, Revenge, Fuel TV, E!s The Daily 10 and the Rachel Ray Show. Bushwalla co-wrote the title track to the breakout film New York Minute and, in 2012, his song "Mayhem is Beautiful" will be featured in the film 10 Year, starring Rosario Dawson and Channing Tatum.

For tickets and info visit  http://www.twistedoak.com/events

Stand-Up Comedy LIVE tonight at the Sports Pub 9-21-12

Welcome to the Country - a humorous look at life in the country

So you’ve decided to move to the country where life may be just a might bit slower than you had imagined.

If you have lived here, say goin’ on four or five months now, you have undoubtedly been a recipient of our own unique brand of country type traffic jams. That would be the interminably slow moving traffic caused by a tractor meandering its way along, what anyone not living here would perceive as a country road, but we all know as a major roadway. Normally a slow tractor is viewed as just another aspect of life in the country to be patiently tolerated, but when that tractor is between me and the nearest coffee shop, that is when said tractor becomes a problem.

I digress. 

National POW/MIA Recognition Day September 21, 2012

Many Americans across the United States pause to remember the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war (POW), as well as those who are missing in action (MIA), and their families. All military installations fly the National League of Families’ POW/MIA flag, which symbolizes the nation’s remembrance of those who were imprisoned while serving in conflicts and those who remain missing.
Veteran rallies take place in many states, such as Wisconsin, in the United States on National POW/MIA Recognition Day. United States flags and POW/MIA flags are flown on this day and joint prayers are made for POWs and those missing in action. National POW/MIA Recognition Day posters are also displayed at college or university campuses and public buildings to promote the day. Remembrance ceremonies and other events to observe the day are also held in places such as the Pentagon, war memorials and museums.

National POW/MIA Recognition Day is not a federal public holiday in the United States but it is a national observance.

Lights and Sirens on Little John

At approximately 1:20 pm 9-20-12 a medical call for a possible heart attack came out for Little John Road cross of Kiva.
Due to patient confidentiality there will be no follow up/update on this incident from the Gazette.

Last Weekend for Murphys Creek Theater's 'Imaginary Invalid'

In Molière’s outrageous satire of medicine and its practitioners, the wealthy Argan, to put it mildly, enjoys poor health. Laxatives, suppositories, bloodlettings, and second and third opinions from the leading quacks are the order of his day—and hell on his wily, back-talking servant Toinette. His daughter Angélique is in love with the impoverished Cléante, but Argan wants to marry her to Thomas Diafoirus, a medical dunce who can assure his father-in-law a lifetime of health care. Cléante disguises himself as a music teacher to gain access to his love, but Béline, Argan’s mercenary second wife, threatens to expose them. A disguised Toinette, sage advice from his brother Béralde, and a faked death scene finally teach Argan where to place his trust. Rated “PG” Playing at the Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers Rd., Murphys, Ca. 95247.

For tickets and info CLICK HERE

Governor Brown Signs Legislation to Support Veterans

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed several bipartisan bills that improve services and opportunities for veterans in California.

“Yesterday, a bill to invest in job training for veterans was blocked because of Washington political infighting,” said Governor Brown. “Here in California, Republicans and Democrats joined together to support our veterans. These bills respect the honor and dignity of those who serve.”

“This comprehensive package of legislation signed by Governor Brown continues to demonstrate that California is fulfilling its obligation to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much,” said Maj. Gen. David S. Baldwin, California National Guard Adjutant General.

“Veterans issues should never be partisan,” said California Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Peter J. Gravett. “These bills show our commitment to serving those who served.”

The Governor signed the following bills:

Governor Brown signs Olsen’s ADA reform bill into law Law will reduce costs for school press boxes

SACRAMENTO –– Late yesterday, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assemblymember Kristin Olsen’s (R-Modesto) Assembly Bill 2030 into law, which will conform California law to newly passed federal ADA requirements for small press boxes.

“The signing of AB 2030 will go a long way in reducing the financial burden on schools and other facilities that find the addition of a press box unaffordable,” said Olsen. “This is a great win for educational and recreational organizations, which will now have greater utilization of their facilities, and likely greater coverage of their sporting events.”

Olsen carried this bill on behalf of Big Valley Christian School in Modesto, which has indefinitely delayed building a press box at its stadium because of the high cost of the CA ADA requirements.

CHP Car Seat Check

REAR FACING?

FORWARD FACING?

 

 BOOSTER?

SEATBELT?

WHICH STAGE SHOULD MY CHILD BE IN?

September 16-22, 2012, is Child Passenger Safety Week.  The San Andreas Area of the California Highway Patrol will be holding a Child Safety Seat Check on Saturday, September 22^nd, from 10am – 2pm, at the County Office of Education in Angels Camp (near Calaveras Lumber).  We will be able to answer these questions for many Moms & Dads.  Our Safety Seat Technicians will also be there to install new car seats and check previously installed car seats.

Statistically car seats have been found installed incorrectly 96% of the time.  Does your car seat fall into this category?  Stop by and have one of our technicians check it out.  We can also advise you if your child is in the correct car seat for their age & height.

Out and About by Richard Kotowski

The place to be
Micki & Larry's
Sport Pub - Copper Cove

Monday Night
   With the game underway, I arrived to almost every stool taken.  In a flash I had my suds & was watching the game on one of the many screens that the game was on.  Then Micki came over and told me I should try some of the food they had.  With a short walk I now had a plate full of goodies.  Back to the game - my team was not lookin' too good but still there were a few good plays.  Back to the Pub - Good drinks, Good eats, Good friends, Good times!   With the game coming to an end it was time to go home & get ready for another day.  See ya next MONDAY NIGHT!


out & about
Rich Kotowski,
From the streets of Bar XX

Weekend weather

• 9-21-12
• Friday Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
• Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
• Saturday Sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
• Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
• Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
• Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Gov Brown issues legislative update

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has signed the following bills:

Ironstone Concours d'Elegance

Board of Supervisors revised preliminary agenda for 9-25-12

September 25, 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

8:00  AM:  Call to Order

1.            CLOSED SESSION:  conference with legal counsel; anticipated litigation - significant exposure to litigation – Claim No. 12-17 – Kristin Duey, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b)(1); County Counsel - Board action.

2.            CLOSED SESSION:  conference with legal counsel; anticipated litigation - significant exposure to litigation – Claim No. 12-15 – Heirs of Verzani, pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b)(1); County Counsel - Board action.

3.             CLOSED SESSION:  conference with legal counsel; anticipated litigation - significant exposure to litigation - Claim No. 12-16 - Calaveras Public Utility District,  pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b)(1); County Counsel - Board action.

4.             CLOSED SESSION: conference with legal counsel; anticipated litigation – significant exposure to litigation (two cases), pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(b)(1); County Counsel- Board action

5.             CLOSED SESSION: conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation – initiation of litigation, (one case) pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (c); County Counsel - Board action.

6.        CLOSED SESSION: pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9: conference with legal counsel re: existing litigation - (four cases); Michael Nemee and Michelle Nemee v. County of Calaveras, Calaveras Superior Court Case No. CV35775; Michael Nemee and Michelle Nemee v. County of Calaveras, Calaveras Superior Court Case No. CV36297;  Michael Nemee and Michelle Nemee v. County of Calaveras, Calaveras Superior Court Case No. CV35721, removed to the United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California Case No. 09-93249-D-11, Adversary No. 09-09088 – Appeal to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, Case No. CV F 12-0002;  Michael Nemee and Michelle Nemee v. Brent Harrington, et al., United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California Case No. 09-93249-E-11, Adversary No. 09-09068-E-11 -   County Counsel - Board action.

 9:00  AM:  Pledge of Allegiance

       Announcements

Food Pantry Distribution 9-20-12

Copperopolis Community Food Pantry  Date: 09/20/2012 Time: 01:00 PM-4:00 PM Location: Ascension Church Details: The CCFP meets at the Church of the Ascension  on the third Thursday of the month from 1-4 pm. To be involved in the food pantry call David and Lorraine Crawford at 785-5367. The Copper Closet will also be distributing clothing during this time.

Calaveras County Promotes Services for National Child Passenger Safety Week

 

September 16^th through the 22^nd is National Child Passenger Safety Week.  “Keeping children safe in vehicles is not as easy as it sounds,” said Dr. Dean Kelaita, Calaveras County Health Officer.  “The safety seat must be one that fits your child, and fits your vehicle,” Kelaita added.  Car seats and booster seats protect children birth – 8 years of age.  The seat must be used correctly each time a child travels in a vehicle.

Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for children 1-13 years of age in the U.S.  Children’s bodies are less able to withstand the force of a crash.  That is why safety seats are required for infants and children.  A new 2012 law in California to protect children requires the use of a booster seat for children until they are 4’9” or 8 year of age.  A booster seat fits older children better than adult seat belts and keeps them safer.  Children riding in a vehicle who are not in an age appropriate safety seat have a higher risk of serious injury or death in a crash.

Sheriff Dept Press release re: San Andreas Students evacuated due to gas leak.

Gas leak in area of San Andreas Elementary School. Students evacuated to Calaveras High School to wait for parents /transportation

Sawmill Lake Project at the forefront of Planning Commission meeting

The following video is of the September 13, 2012 Planning Commission meeting which weighed heavily on the Sawmill Lake Project.

According to Planning Commissioner Rebecca Willis "11 issues are identified in the staff report.  At the applicant’s request, the Planning Commission continued the hearing until Dec 13^th.  Staff is willing to meet with the applicant to look at project modifications that Castle and Cooke may be willing to do and where that may go.  However, the nature of some of the items do not lend themselves to being “resolved” in 90 days."

At the 9-13-12 meeting planning submitted a staff report that was prepared August 24, 2012. The report stated that the Sawmill Lake Project was not consistent with the Current General Plan and precludes option in the conservation element, land use element and water element of the General Plan. The report further stated that the Planning Commission direct 'staff to prepare a resolution recommending that the Board of Supervisors deny without prejudice the General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan, Vesting Tentative Map, and Development Agreement for the Sawmill Lake Project based upon the findings contained and found there in to be brought back to the Planning Commission for action.'

The questions surrounding the approval of the project include, but are not limited to, habitat of the Western Pond Turtle, six Tuolumne Button Celery plants, residential water runoff that could potentially have detrimental effects on Chinese Camp Brodiaea plants downstream, thinning of Oak trees, and more. (Read full staff report for list of ‘findings.’)

Planning Commission 9-13-12 meeting VIDEO

Election time is just around the corner... the Gazette needs your candidate questions

The Copper Gazette will be interviewing District 4 Supervisor Candidates Debbie Ponte and Tom Tryon using questions from the community of Copperopolis.
Is there a question you would like the candidates to answer?
Is there something about the candidates you would like to know?
Here is your opportunity to ask.
Please submit your questions to copergazette@gmail.com with candidate question in the subject line.

Pink in the Night

Early Release Bret Harte 9-19-12

Collaborative planning day today 9-19-12 at Bret Harte - early release 1:10 pm.

2012/13 FHA -HERO Region 4 Officers

2012-2013 FHA-HERO Region 4 Officers

Photo taken at the Region Officer Training Camp (ROTC) at California State University, Fresno.  From left to right:  Candace Collum, Bret Harte Union High School, President; Arely Hurtado, New San Juan FHA, Reporter; Aime Millan, New San Juan FHA, Secretary; Kayla Houle, Bret Harte Union High School, Vice President; Charity Barclay, New San Juan HERO, Treasurer; Christian Avalos-Flores, New San Juan FHA, Historian; Melissa Webb, Region 4 Advisor, California State Department of Education; Suzi Schneider, Bret Harte Union High School, Region 4 Coordinator.

Joni Morris Enthralled Concert-goers at Town Square Concert

Joni Morris has a firm grip on the philosophy of showmanship. Entering the concert at Town Square on Saturday 9-15-12 evening in a horse drawn carriage was just the beginning of her fun loving and energetic show. Singing Patsy Cline, Elvis, and Roy Orbinson avec dark sunglasses Joni had the crowds tapping their toes and smiling from ear to ear.

Dancing was carried out in earnest as was singing along with the well known tunes from our yester- years.

This is the third year Joni has graced the stage at Town Square and if the crowd's reaction was any clue, she will most likely be gracing our stage once again.

For more information on Joni visit http://jonimorris.com/pages/index.html

For more pictures CLICK HERE

Out and About by Richard Kotowski

Columbia College's. Culinary & Pastry Program
Smelling & tasting GOOD !
Once again we journeyed to the school for a lunch in the "Cellar", the school's restaurant.
   On the way to the "Cellar" we found the door open to the pastry/bakery.  The "bear claw" tasted Heavenly - giving a mouth warming & tummy wanting more feeling.  And my friend said the cookies she got were real good.
  "The Cellar"
   One enters thru the school's snack shop.  What a nice atmosphere, even with almost all seats taken, we had one of the new students serving as our waitress.  We ordered the lunch special - soup, main dish, desert & drink.  We took a poll vote, of the three of us at our table after eating while we had desert and came up with 4 STARS.  Not bad for students learning the ways of a good restaurant. We left full & with a  "we'll be back" feeling.

website  http://www.gocolumbia.edu/hospitality/bistro.aspx
Reservations for Wednesday Evenings from 5 to 7pm 588-5300



out & about
Rich Kotowski,
From the streets of Bar XX

Vote to support funding for Sheriff Dept 3-2 Tryon and Callaway vote no

AB109 funds came up again in budget discussion and sup plantation of funds was clarified, it was made clear that the AB109 funds cannot go into general fund. Tofanelli stated he felt he was forced to create a position within the Sheriff Dept due to the shifting of staff to appease the AB109 requirements.

DA Yook made a presentation regarding her departments ability - or inability - to prosecute cases properly with a lack of trained detectives or law enforcement creating the reports that are sent to her department.  Speaking in favor of more deputies/detectives, Tofanelli stated that detectives are a necessity, that if funds are approved they should be used for the “appropriate amount of detectives to relieve stress on the DA” to complete her job effectively. Spellman pointed to the “safety of general public and officers themselves” along with  extra staff time spent in multiple departments and the effective pursuit of prosecution based on appropriate documentation of records.

Wilensky - yes, Callaway-no, Tryon – no, Spellman – yes, Tofanelli – yes.

For full video CLICK HERE

Thank you Calaveras Public Access TV and Community Action Project for video.

According to the Sheriff PIO, a total of three postitions will be filled and the interview process will begin in October. Some applications received have been laterals however some applications may come from those 'fresh out of the academy.'

Copper Library Spaghetti Feed

Gov Brown Signs Worker's Compensation Reform

Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed landmark legislation – backed by both Democrats and Republicans – to reduce costs to businesses and protect workers by cutting out hundreds of millions of dollars in waste from California’s workers’ compensation system.

The bill, SB 863 (De León), reverses a four-year trend of rate increases. Without reform, these costs would continue to escalate, which would mean higher costs for businesses and smaller payments for injured workers.

“These significant reforms save hundreds of millions of dollars for California’s employers while preventing an imminent crisis of skyrocketing rates that would have hurt both injured workers and businesses,” said Governor Brown. “It’s extraordinary to see Republicans and Democrats come together to solve a problem before it becomes a crisis.”

“This reform law will create greater efficiencies and accountability in the system, save major employers money that can be used to hire new workers and help our economic recovery and protect workers who have been injured on the job,” said Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez. “This is a major victory for the people of California, and I am proud to have worked with the Governor, my colleagues in both parties and both houses of the Legislature and finally the stakeholders who came together in a spirit of good faith and cooperation to make this reform proposal a reality.”

Steak and Shrimp Fest 2012

September 11, 2012 – Calaveras Board of Supervisors Budget Hearing video

9-11-12 BOS Budget Hearing Video

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.

New Melones Fishing Report from Glory Hole Sports

Water Conditions:  New Melones Lake is currently holding 1,526,154 acre-feet of water. The lake level dropped one foot this week and is currently at 1006 ft. above sea level and 82 ft. from full.  Water temperature has cooled a bit and is in the mid to upper 70's.  The lake is stained, with mud lines forming around the shore on windy days, and days with a lot of boat traffic. Good news, the lower ramp on Glory Hole Point is open, which makes for an easy walk.

 

Mel Caldwell of Stockton caught this impressive limit of rainbows on shad patterned plugs.

Tuolumne Writer's Retreat

Bushwalla back at Twisted Oak - September 22, 2012

Bushwalla will be performing at the Twisted Oak Concert Series September 22, 2012 at 7 pm. For tickets visit  http://www.twistedoak.com/events

Twisted favorite Bushwalla, an acoustic/ Hip-Hop performer rooted in folk, comedy and optimism, will be back this fall to wrap up the inaugural Folk at the Oak Summer Concert Series!

3rd Annual Suicide Prevention Walk-a-thon a moving experience

When Live On organizers Kim Carnes Molina and daughter Amber Chambers lost Junior - their son and brother - they turned their personal tragedy into an effort to save others and help heal those that have survived.

This year was Live On's 3rd Annual Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk-a-thon. Monies raised from the walk-a-thons help with the cost of outreach and the two support groups held once a month each. One group is for anyone who has lost someone to suicide and the other is for people who have the ideation of suicide. The meetings are held the second Monday of the month. FOr those who lost someone the meetings are held at 5:30-6:30 and those with ideation held at 6:30 -7:30 at the Refuge church in Angels, behind BHHS.

Local author and survivor Charity Maness spoke at the onset of the walk-a-thon relating her story of loss and the need to embrace Live-On's philosophy of 'breaking the silence and stigma associated with suicide.'

This year to date in Calaveras County there have been 15 confirmed suicides, 99 in the last ten years. Calaveras County exceeds twice the national average.

 The 99 shoes symbolize the 99 suicide deaths in Calaveras County in the last 10 years.

 Kim Carnes Molina and Amber Chambers in front of last years signature quilt, where those who lost a loved one to suicide can sign their name and leave a message.

For more information on Live On visit their facebook page at  https://www.facebook.com/liveoncalaveras?ref=ts

Drop-the-drugs day

Calaveras community members can prevent prescription and other drug misuse and abuse by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted drugs on September 29th, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at three locations around the county. A "Drop the Drugs" event is being presented by Calaveras County Sheriff's Office, Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention, and Angels Camp Police Department. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Happy Constitution Day

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787, and “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.”

This commemoration had its origin in 1940, when Congress passed a joint resolution authorizing and requesting the President to issue annually a proclamation setting aside the third Sunday in May for the public recognition of all who had attained the status of American citizenship.  The designation for this day was “I Am An American Day.”

Calaveras Youth Mentoring Golf Fundraiser

SAVE THE DATE:
“Swinging on a Star” Golf Outing to Benefit Youth Mentoring

La Contenta Golf Club, Valley Springs

September 21, 2012

WHO:      The Calaveras Mentoring Foundation presents …

WHAT:    The first-ever “Swinging on a Star” Golf Outing Fundraiser

WHEN:   Friday, September 21, 2012

                  Putting contest at 10:30am

Golf starts at noon

                  Dinner starts at 6:00pm

WHERE: La Contenta Golf Club, 1653 Highway 26, Valley Springs

Sheriff Dept Press release re: Missing Person Alert Cancelled

(San Andreas, CA) The missing person alert for Nickolette Geraldine Brabbin has been cancelled. She was located and is safe. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office would like to express its appreciated for the assistance we were provided in locating Ms. Brabbin.

Stand-Up Comedy at the Sports Pub

Rock Show to hit Town Square 9-22-12

So, you may ask, what is Rock Show? We put together a production that incorporates high energy Rock music from the 80s. Some may call it the “Hair Band” era or even “Pop Rock”. Either way you slice it, music in the 80s had a distinct sound and feel that is still near and dear to the hearts of many of us from that generation. I often flashback to playing these songs all along the Jersey Shore in some of the hottest night clubs in the 80s. I am proud to now share the stage with my wife Dana and our dear friend Martha (whom we met singing at the Sports Pub almost 3 years ago).

How to Appeal the Fire Tax from CaliforniaFireFee.com

How to Appeal

The law that created the Fire Fee also established the appeals process;
Time is Critical!

• The Fire Fee bill must be paid and/or appealed within thirty days of the billing date (which is when the bill was sent, not when you received it). Late petitions will not be considered. This means that if a petition is not filed within the thirty days, the bill becomes due at the end of the period. (14 CCR Chapter 13, Section 1665.5(a)(4))

The Petition

• The petition must be in writing. In the near future, CALFIRE will provide a form that can be used to appeal, which is now available. It can be downloaded [HERE].

Oil Painintg in Town Square with George Durkee

Well known local artist and instructor George Allen Durkee shared his knowledge and love of art with a captive audience on Thursday September 13, 2012 in Town Square.

Through Town Hall Arts Durkee - Town Hall Arts July artist of the month - is teaching a multi-week course on outdoor oil painting. The scenery each artist chooses is their own and though taught by Durkee each artist clearly paints with their own style.

Durkee calls his form of oil painintg "Open Air Approach to Creative Landscapes" harking to a time when Durkee would travel the streets of Portland and SanFrancisco painting landscapes and cityscapes, creating his own unique style and unwittingly garnering a strong following.

To learn more about George Allen Durkee visit http://www.gadurkee.com/index_3.htm

To learn more about Town Hall Arts in Copperopolis visit http://townhallarts.com/

90's for most of the week

• 9-17-12
• Monday Sunny, with a high near 91. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.
• Monday Night Clear, with a low around 58. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
• Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 91. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.
• Tuesday Night Clear, with a low around 59.
• Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 92.
• Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 60.
• Thursday Sunny, with a high near 92.
• Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 59.
• Friday Sunny, with a high near 91.
• Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

Sports Pub invites you to Monday Night Football

Join the Sports Pub for  MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL for food,fun,& games every Monday at 5:30 pm. It's Pot Luck, so bring your favorite dish to share.  An don't forget to wear your teams jersey for the camaraderie. No charge if beverage is purchased.  Lets have fun on Mondays. Go Raiders. Go Niners Go ??????, 785-4646

Part 2 9-11-12 BOS meeting video

9-11-12 BOS meeting VIDEO part 2

Honor the Fallen 9-3-12 to 9-5-12

Marine Lance Cpl. Alec R. Terwiske

Died September 3, 2012 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom

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21, of Dubois, Ind.; assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. His parent command was Inspector/Instructor Staff, 4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, Fort Knox, Ky.; died Sept. 3 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, while conducting combat operations. 

 

Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Thalia S. Ramirez

Died September 5, 2012 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom

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28, of San Antonio, assigned to 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.; died Sept. 5 in Logar Province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when a OH-58D Kiowa helicopter crashed. Also killed in the incident was Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jose L. Montenegro Jr.

 

 

Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jose L. Montenegro Jr.

Died September 5, 2012 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom

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31, of Houston, assigned to 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.; died Sept. 5 in Logar Province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when a OH-58D Kiowa helicopter crashed. Also killed in the incident was Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Thalia S. Ramirez.

Joni Morris TONIGHT at Town Square 9-15-12

Joni, from Stockton, California, has traveled nationally for the past fifteen years with her extremely talented “Jordanaires singing style” four-piece band.  Audiences love her tributes to the music of Patsy Cline, Connie Francis, Legendary Ladies in Country Music, Christmas Shows, and Joni’s own original music, included in every show.

 Photos from Town Square Concert Series 2011