Board of Supervisors Special Board meeting 12-11-12 3 pm

December 11, 2012

SPECIAL MEETING PRELIMINARY AGENDA

CALAVERAS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM ONLY:  5 minutes per person.  Comments shall be limited to items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board; Government Code Section 54954.3(a).

3:00 PM: 

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), and Calaveras County Public Safety Employees Association (CCPSEA) and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) negotiations; Human Resources Director - Board action:

Older Adult Outreach Training - Calaveras County

Older Adult Outreach & Engagement Program Volunteer Training - Calaveras County
12/14/2012
Hours: 9am - 3:30pm
Location: St. Patrick's Parish, 820 S. Main, Angels Camp
Contact: Leon Casas, Jr

Learn how you can be an Adoptive Family

Tuesday, December 11, 2012
6:00pm—8:00pm
Calaveras Works & Human Services Agency
509 E. St. Charles Street, San Andreas, CA. 95249
Come and learn about how you can make a difference in a child’s life by becoming an Adoptive Family
RSVP: Ronda Shoemaker
(209)754-2847
rshoemaker@co.calaveras.ca.us

Dog Found on Arrowhead by Kiva

Update 12-10-12 7:36 pm Owner found! Dog home safe and sound.

A male yellow lab was found this morning on Arrowhead between Signal Hill and Kiva Drive.
Please call 403-8308 to identify and claim.

Santa Claus visits Once Upon a Time in Town Square

According to reliable sources Santa Claus will be visiting Once Upon a Time in Town Square again this coming Sunday December 16, 2012 from 2 - 4 pm. Stop on by for a chat.
785-6828

Photos courtesy Billie B Kane.

Ski Free at Bear Valley December 20, 2012

Kick off ski season for FREE at Bear Valley Mountain on Thursday, Dec. 20th. They're opening a day early for this special offer. Here's the full scoop: http://www.bearvalley.com/bear-blog/free-day-thursday-dec-20th/

3rd Annual Celebration of Galerie Artisits - Town Hall Arts

THIRD Annual

Celebration of Galerie Copper Artists

Reception and Dinner

The public is invited to join us for our Artists’ Reception

4-6 p.m., Wednesday, December 12, Town Hall Arts

 Come meet the artists who display their lovely works at Galerie Copper,

 while enjoying live music and refreshments catered by Saddle Creek Resort. 

The celebration will conclude with an optional $20 per person inclusive dinner

 at Saddle Creek Resort.  Menu includes Chicken Cordon Bleu,

Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, seasonal fresh vegetables, rolls and whipped butter, house salad with balsamic vinaigrette, dessert, and coffee or soft drink.

If you wish to participate in the Artists Dinner, please get your dinner check

(made to Town Hall Arts) to Larry by Friday, Dec. 7.

Plaza Skin Care announces new team member

Plaza Skin Care News!

We are excited to announce the addition of Andrea McGee to the team at Plaza Skin Care. Andrea is available for facial and waxing services Monday thru Friday.

Starting in 2013, online scheduling will be available thru schedulicity.com. Experience the flexibility and ease of scheduling appointments 24/7 from your computer, iPhone, iPad, or other internet accessible device.

By Appointment Only

Monday thru Saturday

   

 VISA, MasterCard, & Discover Accepted

Sunny with a chance of showers by Wednesday

12-10-12

• Monday Sunny, with a high near 60. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the morning.
• Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind.
• Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 60. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning.
• Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
• Wednesday Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
• Wednesday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Board of Supervisors 12-11-12 meeting preliminary agenda

December 11, 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

Honor the Fallen 11-27-12 to 12-3-12

Marine Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Denier

Died December 2, 2012 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom

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26, of Mechanicville, N.Y.; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; died Dec. 2 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, while conducting combat operations. 

 

 

Army Spc. Tyler J. Orgaard

Died December 3, 2012 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom

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20, of Bismarck, N.D.; assigned to 818th Eng Co (Sapper), North Dakota National Guard, Williston, N.D.; died Dec. 3 in southern Afghanistan of wounds caused by an improvised explosive device. Also killed was Army Sgt. 1st Class Darren M. Linde, 41, of Devils Lake, N.D.

 

 

Army Sgt. 1st Class Darren M. Linde

Died December 3, 2012 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom

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41, of Devils Lake, N.D.; assigned to 818th Eng Co (Sapper), North Dakota National Guard, Williston, N.D.; died Dec. 3 in southern Afghanistan of wounds caused by an improvised explosive device. Also killed was Army Spc. Tyler J. Orgaard, 20, of Bismarck, N.D.

SRA Fire Fee made Permanent (KCRA News)

To view KCRA News video CLICK HERE

Learn how to be an Adoptive Family

Saturday, December 8, 2012
10:00am—12:00pm
Or
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
6:00pm—8:00pm
Calaveras Works & Human Services Agency
509 E. St. Charles Street, San Andreas, CA. 95249
Come and learn about how you can make a difference in a child’s life by becoming an Adoptive Family
RSVP: Ronda Shoemaker
(209)754-2847
rshoemaker@co.calaveras.ca.us

Sun this weekend - cold evenings - National Weather Service

• 12-8-12
• Today Patchy dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
• Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 6 mph.
• Sunday Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
• Sunday Night Clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the evening.

CFPD 12-13-12 Board meeting agenda

 

Tuolumne County's Most Wanted

12-8-12

Tuolumne County's Most Wanted

 

Patricia Dianne Coffman    DOB 08/16/57   4'11" Brown/Blue

 

Coffman has a Felony Warrant for Possession of Concentrated Marijuana

 

 

Hanukkah - Dec 8 -16, 2012 - History.com

The eight-day Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah or Chanukah commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, where according to legend Jews had risen up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt. Hanukkah, which means "dedication" in Hebrew, begins on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar and usually falls in November or December. Often called the Festival of Lights, the holiday is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts.

CalFire press release re: winter weather increases heat related fires

Winter is here!  The days are shorter, the outside temperature is lower, and in some places, it’s cold, icy and snowy.  No matter where you live, winter brings a change in weather and a time to think about home-heating safety.  Improper use or poorly maintained heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires and home fire deaths across the country.  In fact, half of all home heating fires are reported during the months of December, January and February. 

“The cooler weather means an increase in usage of space heaters, fireplaces and other heating devices,” said State Fire Marshal Tonya Hoover, CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal. “Sadly, when not used safely, heaters and fireplaces can often lead to fires, injuries and deaths that could have easily been prevented.”

To Dine or Not to Dine

12-7-12
This weeks restaurant is Columbia Kate's Tea House in Old Town Columbia.

Nestled just one block behind the main drag of Old Town, Columbia Kate's Tea House is a gem of a find.

'What if I don't like tea?' you ask...well not to worry as the menu is so deliciously varied and rich that there is surely something that will tempt your senses and please your palate.

Entering through the door your are greeted with a taste of old England mixed with tantalizing smells and old country charm. Every available wall space is utilized with pictures, tea saucers and cups as well as arts and crafts handmade by locals and for sale.

Greeted quickly by a server you find yourself seated at a table for two (or four or six etc) with a collection of mismatched tea cups and saucers awaiting your choice of teas. Apple spice for me please. Whereas my shopping partner in crime Maggie ordered an apricot something or other that when served smelled simply delicious...I wouldn't know though as sharing is not much of an option here...once you have what you have ordered and taste it sharing is not on your mind.

CHP RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANT SUPPORTS CHP EFFORTS TO CURB IMPAIRED DRIVING IN CALIFORNIA- press release

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Nearly 1,000 lives are cut short in California every year at the hands
of an impaired driver. In an effort to save lives and reduce the number of people who suffer
injuries in alcohol-related collisions, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is engaged in a
grant-funded effort called “Impaired Driving Enforcement and Apprehension (IDEA) II.”
“Our goal with this aggressive education and enforcement campaign is to deter drivers from
making the poor decision to drink and drive,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “And those
who fail to heed this warning will be removed from the roadway and arrested.”

Sonora PD press release re: school lock down

6 December 2012, at approx. 11:49 am, the Sonora Police Department received a report of a subject with a possible rifle shooting behind Sonora Elementary School. The subject was described as wearing a camouflage jacket, with some type of hat.

Sonora Elementary School was placed on a lock down as well as Cassina High School, because of its close proximity to the elementary school.

Officers from the Sonora Police Department, along with the California Highway Patrol and Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area and sat up a perimeter. An intense search was conducted of the area. There were no signs of human presents or shooting located in the area.

Murphy's Mobile Vet Van at Chloe and Zoeys TODAY! 12-7-12

The Murphys Mobile Veterinary Van will be at Chloe and Zoeys in December 2012 on Friday the 7th, 21st, & 28th and the third Saturday, December 15.

They are doing everything from vaccinations, dental cleaning, spay and neutering, health check ups, heartworm testing. And, much much more! Call 209-785-7389 for details and pricing.

Santa coming to Copper

Supervisor Spellman addresses the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Board

On December 5, 2012 Supervisor Spellman went to Sacramento to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Board meeting as a representative from Calaveras County with the clear message that the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is opposed to the implementation of fees to homeowners in the SRA area... in layman's terms, they are opposed to the fire tax.

Spellman read a letter penned by the BOS and signed by Gary Tofanelli outlining their continued opposition stating that AB29x "is a prime example of hastily enacted legislation without the benefit of proper analysis or appropriate administrative review." Two previous letters sent 12-12-11 and 1-9-12 to the Forestry Board stated the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors position. Without response, the BOS chose to send a voice to the capital so that Calaveras County would be heard.

After reading the letter Spellman stated that he felt "it was reprehensible to force rural citizens to pay for poor policy decisions in the past." Explaining in detail the lack of proper forest management causing an excess in fire fuels with little or no deterrent for what could be termed as "catastrophic forest fire" potential which would inevitably lead to the need for more man power and equipment use, increasing costs exorbitantly.

On this day in History - Pearl Harbor bombed 12-7-1941

At 7:55 a.m. Hawaii time, a Japanese dive bomber bearing the red symbol of the Rising Sun of Japan on its wings appears out of the clouds above the island of Oahu. A swarm of 360 Japanese warplanes followed, descending on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in a ferocious assault. The surprise attack struck a critical blow against the U.S. Pacific fleet and drew the United States irrevocably into World War II.

With diplomatic negotiations with Japan breaking down, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his advisers knew that an imminent Japanese attack was probable, but nothing had been done to increase security at the important naval base at Pearl Harbor. It was Sunday morning, and many military personnel had been given passes to attend religious services off base. At 7:02 a.m., two radar operators spotted large groups of aircraft in flight toward the island from the north, but, with a flight of B-17s expected from the United States at the time, they were told to sound no alarm. Thus, the Japanese air assault came as a devastating surprise to the naval base.

Much of the Pacific fleet was rendered useless: Five of eight battleships, three destroyers, and seven other ships were sunk or severely damaged, and more than 200 aircraft were destroyed. A total of 2,400 Americans were killed and 1,200 were wounded, many while valiantly attempting to repulse the attack. Japan's losses were some 30 planes, five midget submarines, and fewer than 100 men. Fortunately for the United States, all three Pacific fleet carriers were out at sea on training maneuvers. These giant aircraft carriers would have their revenge against Japan six months later at the Battle of Midway, reversing the tide against the previously invincible Japanese navy in a spectacular victory.

Trevor Airlola interviewed by Chico State Ag

Trevor Airola is a born conversationalist. His ability to strike up conversations about the agriculture industry with devotion, eagerness, and enthusiasm fueled a desire to promote and eventually teach agriculture. Airola credits his upbringing on a ranch for his strong agricultural passion, and his involvement in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization taught him how to turn a casual story about his experiences into a promotional tool.

“I just loved teaching people about agriculture and informing them of what our industry really does,” Airola said. “Becoming an agriculture teacher allows me to always teach about agriculture and hopefully inspire my students to tell their stories.”

In high school, as a Bret Hart FFA member, Airola was inspired to teach others about agriculture after attending FFA conventions and workshops. “I figure it would be quite effective to provide knowledge of the agriculture industry by teaching 100 students that go through the ag department at a high school in a given year,” Airola said.

Airola chose CSU, Chico because he enjoyed everything about the College of Agriculture after spending time at Chico State for field days and other events held on campus. When Airola originally applied, he declared agricultural business as his major, but as he went through his senior year in high school, he was drawn to what FFA did for him as he became more active. The multiple hands-on agricultural literacy experiences and ability to share his knowledge with others led him to quickly decide teaching was for him. During his first week at Chico State, he changed his major to agriculture with an option in agricultural science and education.

To read more CLICK HERE

Christmas Tree at the State Capitol

MTUESD 12-13-12 board meeting agenda

Blues Box Bayou Band Live in Sonora

The BluesBox Bayou Band, Fan Appreciation, Dec 8th, ART NIGHT!

The BluesBox Bayou Band performs at the Black Door behind Artisan Pizza, 83 S. Stewart 2nd Saturday ART NIGHT. No Cover for this show! Thanks to our friends, fans and Merry Christmas from the Mother Lode's own Swamp Beat Band. Music at 6PM

 

More Angels have been added to the Umpqua Bank Angel Tree

Stop by Umpqua Bank in Copperopolis to select an Angel
from the tree and help a child (ages birth to 17 years
old) have a Merry Christmas. If you know of a child or
children in Copperopolis that we can help, please call
Olivia at 785-0537 or Jerrie at 785-5725 no later than
December 7th.

National Weather Service warns of patchy fog next few days

• 12-6-12
• Tonight Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
• Friday Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 57. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the morning.
• Friday Night Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 40. Light north northwest wind.
• Saturday Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 57. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the morning.

Sheriff Dept Press release re:Car Stop Leads to Two Felony Arrests for Tear Gas and Drug Violations

 (Murphys, CA) On 12/03/12 at approx. 1:15 pm Calaveras County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic enforcement stop in Murphys. The car, being driven by Sheri Hines (43) of Angels Camp, had expired registration and an equipment violation. A second person, Michael Outley (28) of Angels Camp, was a passenger in the vehicle. Upon checking the driver’s license and/or wants/wanted status of both persons the deputy learned that Suspect Outley was on active state parole and probation out of Stanislaus County.

CalFire press release re: Altaville station open house

Altaville Station Open House

San Andreas – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit announces the opening of the new Altaville station.  CAL FIRE will host an open house, at the Altaville Station, 125 N Main Street, on Saturday, December 8, 2012, from 9AM to Noon.  The staff moved back into the new facility in October.  “Our staff has been busy moving back into the facility and putting on the finishing touches.  The public is encouraged to stop by, meet the staff, and take a tour of the new facility.  We are excited to have the Altaville station back open and serving the community,” says Unit Chief Brian Kirk.

Fog Warning - National Weather Service

12-6-12 6:17 AM

.NOW...
AREAS OF DENSE FOG HAS FORMED OR IS EXPECTED TO FORM ACROSS THE
FOOTHILLS THIS MORNING AS LOW CLOUDS ACROSS THE CENTRAL VALLEY
INTERSECT WITH THE TERRAIN. AUBURN...JACKSON AND COLUMBIA AREAS ARE
AT ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS. EXPECT THE REMAINDER OF THE FOOTHILLS
TO BE SIMILAR THROUGH MORNING.

Umpqua Bank press release re: umpqua bank invites community to CELEBRATE GIVING via Facebook

Umpqua Bank celebrates the spirit of the holiday season with the launch of its Joy of Giving campaign on Facebook. Starting Tuesday, Nov. 20, fans are encouraged to post about their favorite nonprofits, and Umpqua Bank will randomly select organizations to share in grants totaling $50,000. The Joy of Giving campaign will run through Sunday, Dec. 16, at www.facebook.com/umpquabank.

Calaveras County sends out 2,100 Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

Operation Christmas Child (OCC) National Shoe Box Collection Week was November 12-19 and our Relay Center in Angels Camp received 2,100 (exactly) shoe box gifts for impoverished children around the world.  A record-setting number for Calaveras County!! 

On November 27-29, Don and Patt Hopper and Wernau Malta traveled to the OCC West Coast Region Processing and Distribution Center in Santa Ana to volunteer some time inspecting and sorting several hundred of the 900,000 shoe box gifts expected there this year.  The gifts from the West Coast Processing Center will make their final journey to needy children in one of the following countries:  Mongolia, Nepal, Panama, Peru, or the Philippines. 

Gifts for your four legged friends at Chloe and Zoeys Pet Boutique

Board of Supervisors 12-11-12 meeting preliminary agenda

December 11, 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

Sheriff Dept Press release re:Murphys Woman Arrested for Commercial Burglary (shoplifting)

(Murphys, CA) On 12/04/12 at approx. 2:00 pm Calaveras Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Sierra Hills Market in Murphys for a report of a shoplifter whom store employees had detained. According to a store employee, Suspect Kelly Jo Terry (43) of Murphys walked out of the store to her car carrying a basket full of groceries. She was in the process of loading the groceries in her car when store employees confronted and detained her.

Lost Golden Retriever

UPDATE: 12-6 12:17 pm
Just as “Kelso” walked away he has returned! 

12-5-12  4:29 PM
Golden Retriever “Kelso” walk away from my home at 4934 Little John Rd.and if seen could you call 209 351 0064

BIG NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY AT SNAPS WINE BAR!

Starting at 8:00pm - ??
Ring in 2013 with great music, dancing, fun games and lots of champagne! Everyone is invited (over 21 only please). More info soon....

Win a bungalow stay and help the food pantry

Youth creative writing and perception class.

The classes - open to youth 8^th grade to 12^th grade - will be offered for 5 consecutive Thursday evenings 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm beginning January 3, 2013 at the Copperopolis Branch Library at a cost of $50/per student.

Each class will cover not only works by Hemingway, Poe, Emerson, Kipling but also cover each students own works in progress and perceptions of each. This is NOT a course designed to teach grammar or structure…it is designed to teach an aspiring author how to reach deeper inside to be able to capture the ideas and emotions they wish to project through powerful and concise words, which will in turn allow the reader to be transported on a literary journey of the authors own design.

Visiting instructors and authors will also give their own insight into the world of weaving with words.

If you are interested in this course for your child please contact Charity Maness at  charitymaness@live.com.

Class limited to 10 students.

SRT's Songs of the Season December 11, 2012

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets!

Copperopolis Supports their Troops

The brain child of 18 year old Ashley Gilbert saw the light of day on December 4, 2012 when she, along with Shirley Burke, arrived at the Sonora Post Office with 25 boxes filled with toiletries, books, clothing and goodies for our troops oversees.

5 months ago Ashley brought the idea to the VFW Post 12118 Ladies Auxiliary - in which she is the youngest member - and quickly became the chair of the project. Collecting was not difficult as the residents of Copperopolis readily gave by donating in the red coffee cans that had been placed about town. What Ashley found daunting was the task of correctly shipping packages to troops in need.

As most would think a general delivery would be acceptable, Ashley found that it was not. The military requires that each package be shipped to an individual and then that individual can disperse the contents of the box to his/her platoon. Ashley knew a few folks in the military as did some women from the auxiliary but Copperopolis had been so generous Ashley needed to find more. After calling recruiters, the VFW district Office and the Oakdale National Guard she was finally sent to Columbia National Guard who helped her along her way with names and addresses.

Sonora MMA - for Kids, Women and Men

Sonora MMA offers classes in kick boxing, Jiu Jitsu, and more.
For more information visit their website at http://www.oakdalemma.com/

Sonora MMA
Style	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu		6-7 PM		6-7 PM
Kid's Jiu-Jitsu		5-6 PM		5-6 PM
Kickboxing	6-7 PM		6-7 PM
Open Gym		6-7 PM		6-7 PM
Women's Kick Boxing	5-6 PM	4-5 PM	5-6 PM	4-5 PM
Kid's Kick Boxing	4-5 PM		4-5 PM

Barrel of Monkeez family fun is now open!

The newest indoor family fun park in Calaveras County!
Located at the Fairgrounds in Angels Camp, Barrel of Monkeez offers:
Large party room for specialized and themed parties.
Huge bouncer with climbing wall, obstacle course, slide and basketball hoops.
Toddler interactive bouncer with ball pit, tunnel and toddler play area.
Human hamster bubble bowling.
9-hole indoor mini-golf course.
Blacklight lazer tag arena.
Monkey Magic Gaming: multi player sensory interactive gaming system.
Child powered indoor racetrack.
Karaoke, dance and music studio.
Basketball, multi-gaming table and spiro hop.

For more information visit http://www.barrelofmonkeez.net/index2.php#/home/

CCPAC Votes on Boundaries for Copperopolis Community Plan

After nine months of deliberation and many maps, presentations and vocal community and developer input the Copperopolis Community Advisory Committee voted on a boundary map for the Copperopolis Community Plan. The vote was 4 to 3 with Steve Hutchings and Jim Tower voting no and Steve Marks abstaining.

It does not include lands East of O'Byrnes past the commercial area of Lake Tulloch Shopping Center (IGA) towards the bridge. It does include all developments either approved or pending approval with permits pulled as well as some land East of O'Byrnes just South of old town. No additional lands across Highway 4 were included. Many developers put forth presentations, speeches and information promoting more land to be included in the boundaries, most notably a 931 acre parcel in the valley of Table Top. Public Works reiterated the fact of increased cost to the benefit basin and the residents of Copperopolis if too much land was included as well as costs shouldered by the County that he felt could not be shouldered at this time.

CCWD also submitted their Copper Cove Water master plan  build out map.

 

Sonora PD press release re: Assault resulting in great bodily injury

3 December 2012, at approx. 6:51 pm, Officers from the Sonora Police Department responded to an apartment complex located on the 200 block of Greenley Rd., regarding an assault.
When officers arrived, they contacted the victim Laura Mansfield, 22 of Sonora, and several witnesses. Mansfield and witnesses related that Mansfield had gone to an apartment to retrieve a pair of socks from a female subject. While at the apartment a verbal altercation erupted between Mansfield and the other female.

Winter Wonderland at Big Trees

Calaveras Big Trees Association

invites you and your family

to the Third Annual

WINTER WONDERLAND

in

CALAVERAS BIG TREES STATE PARK

Friday December 28, 2012

11 am - 3 pm  (regardless of weather) 

Events include a scenic wagon ride,

crafts for kids, music for all and much more

Tickets $12.50 adults & $8.50 children under 12

If space available- tickets at the door -$15.00 adults & $10.00 children 

 (Event sold out early last year)

Entry to Calaveras Big Trees State Park $8

PLEASE READ:  In order to avoid long wait times, please purchase your tickets during the hour you would like to schedule your wagon ride.  Rides will begin on the hour at 11am and will continue approximately every 20 minutes.  Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled hour.  Please check in when you arrive to be assigned  a specific time for your ride.  If you miss your scheduled time, we will try to work you in.