Letter from Sheriff Gary Kuntz

Bridge work on O'Byrnes Ferry Bridge 6-3-13

Photos by Grant West

Griff's BBQ employment opportunity

Griff's BBQ now hiring for line cook.
Busy restaurant flexible hours come in to apply 304 Town Square Rd Copperopolis
Griffs BBQ & Grill

The Glitter Gatsby Garden Party - Calaveras Arts Council

It is the kind of event that builds memories for a lifetime.

The Calaveras Arts Council requests your Company

for the party of the summer,

The Glitter Gatsby Garden Party and Dinner Dance

There is Dinner

There is  Dancing to the big band sounds of the Speakeazy Jazz Ochestra

There is Gatsby Costume Judging

There is Silent and Live Auctions

There is Merriment

Hotel Leger Garden, Ball Room, and Wine Cellar, Mokelumne Hill

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Cocktails and Silent Auction begins at 6pm

Dinner begins at 7:30pm

Dancing begins after dinner and into the night

The no–host bar will have Gatsby period drinks available plus one special libation created for this unique party.

Dinner and Dance $85

Report of a head on collision Hwy 4 and Telegraph

There is a report of a head on collision on Hwy 4 and Telegraph.
Emergency crews responding. Please use caution if in the area.
Update: 4:47
Ambulance en route

Valley Springs fire helicopter shots from Darren Spellman

Sheriff Dept press release re: Evacuations lifted for residences on Treosti between Baldwin and Bergsma

The evacuations have been lifted for the residences on Treosti between Baldwin and Bergsma The Emergency shelter at the Veterans Hall 189 Pine St will be closing

Tuolumne Sheriff Most Wanted

6-3-13

The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Department is asking for assistance in locating Levi Jasper Wheeler. He is a 34 year old white male, with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 6’ 00” and weighs approx. 175 pounds. He is wanted on Felony charges of Spousal Abuse.

Please note that Levi Jasper Wheeler is being sought to face these charges in court. He has not been convicted of these offenses.

If you see Levi Jasper Wheeler, DO NOT approach or contact him. Please call the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Department immediately at (209) 533-5815.

Sheriff Dept press release re: Shelter open at the Veterans Hall at 189 Pine St Valley Springs for residences evacuated

Emergency shelter open at the Valley Springs Veteran Hall 189 Pine St in Valley Springs for residences evacuated

Sheriff Dept press release re: Mandatory evacuation on residences on Treosti in Valley Springs

Mandatory evacuation ordered due to grass fire on all residences on Treosti between Bersma and Baldwin in Valley Springs

Instructions:
Mandatory evacuations

Suchanya Day Spa Grand Opening specials

Suchanya Day Spa in Town Square is offering Grand Opening specials.
Facial massage $30
THe treatment $40
Eyelash extension $50
Whole body massage 1 hr $50
Shoulder massage 15 mins $10
Hand and Arm massage 15 mins $10

Suchanya Day Spa offers gift baskets and gift certificates!
Walk ins welcome or call 209-404-8297 to make an appointment.

Copper Sunset from Grant West

Taken 6-2-13 by Grant West

National Weather Service Special Weather statement - warning extremely high temperatures

6-3-13 

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
400 AM PDT MON JUN 3 2013 

...VERY HOT WEATHER FOR INTERIOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA LATER THIS
WEEK...

* SYNOPSIS...STRONG HIGH PRESSURE BUILDING ACROSS THE REGION WILL
  RESULT IN VERY HOT TEMPERATURES LATER THIS WEEK WITH RECORD HIGH
  TEMPERATURES POSSIBLE AT MANY LOCALES ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

* DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE AROUND 15 TO 20 DEGREES ABOVE
  NORMAL AND WILL RANGE FROM AROUND 100 TO 112 IN THE CENTRAL
  VALLEY AND WILL BE MAINLY IN THE 80S AND 90S IN THE MOUNTAINS.

* OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURES WILL BE MILD RANGING FROM THE MID 60S
  TO MID 70S IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY WITH 50S AND 60S IN THE
  MOUNTAINS.

* ACCOMPLISH OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN THE MORNING IF AT ALL POSSIBLE.
  CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT SENSITIVE GROUPS INCLUDING
  THE ELDERLY AND SMALL CHILDREN LIMIT THEIR EXPOSURE TO THE HEAT.

Lots of Road Work in Copper

The County road works page states structural dig out on O'Byrnes Ferry.
However road repairs still continue on Little John Road and some on the steep grade of Copper COve Drive, both creating one lane traffic.
Use caution in the area and please watch for workers.

Copperopolis Homecoming 2013 through the lens

To view over 170 pictures CLICK HERE

Salt Spring Valley Reservoir Night Bass Tourney

Grand Marshal's of the 2013 Copperopolis Homecoming Parade

Don and Maggie moved to Copperopolis in 2005 and it wasn’t long before they found themselves volunteering in the community starting with Copperopolis Parks & Recreation.  Don is a member of the Copperopolis Volunteer Firefighter Association and goes out on many calls, some with his son Levi who is a Cadet with the Copperopolis Fire District’s Explorer’s Program.  Don also is serving his third year as President of the Association.  You will see Don and Levi at many fund raising events such as the Fill the Boot for the Food Pantry on Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Chili Cook-off at Town Square in January, and often at the monthly Bingo at Black Creek Park.  Don was also a member of the Copperopolis Planning Commission.

Maggie volunteers at the Copperopolis Elementary School and facilitates the reading intervention program “Read Naturally.”  She also coordinates “The Homework Club” and helps out at “Kids Club,” both of which are after school programs sponsored by the Copperopolis Baptist Church.  At present, she is serving her second term as a member of the Mark Twain Union Elementary School Board.  She also volunteers as Treasurer for Bret Harte Angels, Inc.

Don and Maggie are active in the Copper Hills 4H Club as Alpaca group leaders together with their son, Levi, and daughter, Pearl, who both help and participate.  Each year, the alpaca competition is held on the second Saturday in May at the County Fair.

The Rollings family appreciates living in our Copperopolis community where so much heart and helping hands make a difference and life that much richer.

Sandy and Cliff moved to Copperopolis in 1992 and soon became active volunteers in the Community. In 1993 Sandy was elected to The Copperopolis Community Centers Board of Director’s. In 1997 she became President of the Board and has served as Board President for the last 16 years. They were very active in the restoration of the Old Historical Church, which lay dormant and deteriorating for many years. The Church has once again become a place of worship.  They were also involved in the many major restoration projects at The Old Historical Armory. This building is used for many community and county functions.  Sandy and the members of her Board devote many hours of their time and efforts to the maintenance and restoration of these two old publicly owned Historical Buildings.

In the 21 years they have lived in Copperopolis, both Sandy and Cliff have volunteered their services to other community Organizations such as Friends of the Library and in the early years the Lions Club.

 

Photos and article courtesy Copperopolis Community Center

Honor the Fallen 5-15-13 to 5-26-13

Army Spc. Christopher R. Drake

Died May 26, 2013 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom

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20, of Tickfaw, La., assigned to 1084th Transportation Company, 165th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion, 139th Regional Support Group, Louisiana National Guard, Reserve, La.; died May 26 of injuries caused by a rocket-propelled grenade in Bagram, Afghanistan.

Full moon shot from Grant West

The following full moon shot from Grant West was taken with an iphone thru a telescope eyepiece.
Brilliant!

Purple Heart Anglers 'Take a Vet Fishing' Event

Once again, our customers amaze and humble us.  When I sent out a notice about the Purple Heart Anglers Take A Vet Fishing event coming up on Melones on June, 15, calls and e-mails poured in, and many came to buy prizes and gift certificates for the vets to win.  So many of our customers are vets themselves, and they really like to support one another.  Hats off to everyone who offered to the use of their boat, and who donated prizes.  If you have not volunteered but want to, it's not too late.

 

We also need to get the word out to local vets.  If you are involved in any way with a VFW or VA, or any other association that offers support to our vets, please spread the word- we want to provide the opportunity for them to get a fishing rod in their hands, and get out on the water.  Not just on June 15, but one a one-one-one basis when it can be arranged.  Purple Heart Angler also provides opportunities for vets to enjoy hunting.  

 

Purple Heart Anglers 

 

If you are interested in participating in any way, please contact me at ghs@goldrush.com.  

 

I hope everyone had a good Memorial Day.  

 

Melanie

Glory Hole Sports

Copperopolis Homecoming TODAY!!!! 6-1-13