Copperopolis Fire Protection District press release re: Tyler Tafjen

Press Release

Copperopolis Fire Protection District

The members of the Copperopolis Fire Protection District would like to extend their deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Tafjen family for the unexpected loss of their son, Tyler.  The family has requested privacy during this difficult time and would like to thank family, friends and the community for the outpouring of support.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Angels Gun Club on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 5pm followed by a reception at 6pm.  The family has also requested casual attire for this event in honor of Tyler.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tyler Tafjen Trust at Umpqua Bank.

CalFire press release re: Hwy 4 car/vegetation fire

July 10, 2014

14-CATCU 006370                                     CAL FIRE    

CAL FIRE Tuolumne/Calaveras Unit Fire Report

Fax #: 754-1959 or call 754-3831

Location (Town, street address, intersection, etc.)

HIGHWAY 4 AT CHRISTIAN GULCH, COPPEROPOLIS, CALAVERAS COUNTY

Time of call

1422 HRS

Type of fire (structure, vegetation, vehicle, etc.)

VEHICLE

Units, personnel responding (departments & equipment, i.e. breathing units, air tankers, etc.)

CAL FIRE UNITS RESPONDING:

COLUMBIA: AIR ATTACK: 460, COPTER 404, TANKER 82, 83

SAN ANDREAS: BATTALION CHIEF 4417, ENGINE 4461, 4471, 4476, PREVENTION 4425, 4422

ALTAVILLE: DOZER 4442, ENGINE 4472

MURPHYS: ENGINE 4452

COPPEROPOLIS: ENGINE 4462

HERMIT SPRINGS: ENGINE 4463

TWAIN HARTE: ENGINE 4465

GREEN SPRINGS ENGINE: 4468

BASELINE: HAND CREW 1, 2, 5

VALLECITO: HAND CREW 3

SONORA: TRAINING 4427

LOCAL UNITS RESPONDING:

COPPEROPOLIS FIRE: BATTALION CHIEF 232, ENGINE 231, WATER TENDER 234

ALTAVILLE/MELONES FIRE: WATER TENDER 224

Injuries

NONE

Cause of fire (arson, children playing w/matches, electrical short, etc.)

VEHICLE

Damage estimate (breakdown structure/contents)

A VEHICLE WAS TOWING A CAMPER TRAILER UP THE GRADE WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE.  THE FIRE SPREAD INTO NEARBY BRUSH TYPE VEGETATION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.

Time to extinguish

INCIDENT CLOSED 2030 HRS

Saddle Creek Real Estate Open House!

Law Enforcement activity on LIttle John and Bow 7-10-14

At approximately 5:27 pm 7-11-14 Sheriff Deputies responded to a possible burglary call on Little John Road by Bow Drive and Saddle Creek, two suspects were cited for trespassing as the original possible burglary was found to be without merit.
A report is in process.

Celebration of Life for Tyler Tafjen

A celebration of life for Tyler Tafjen will be held on Wednesday July 16, 2014 at the Angels Camp Gun Club at 5:00 pm.

The celebration of life will be followed by a BBQ. If you would like to bring food items to share please call Cyndi Nordvik at 770-3071.

The family is asking for some time alone prior to the event and will be holding a private ceremony for Tyler at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Tyler Tafjen fund that has been set up at Umpqua Bank, account ending on #6962.

Full moon July 12th

On July 12, 2014, we have the first full moon after the June 21 solstice.
The July 2014 full moon is also the first of three full-moon supermoons in 2014. Previously, we had two supermoons in January – on January 1 and 30 – but they were new-moon supermoons. The full moons on July 12, August 10 and September 9 all enjoy the supermoon designation because the centers of these full moons and the center of Earth are less than 361,863 kilometers (224,851 miles) apart. The closest supermoon of the year comes with the August 10 full moon, with a moon that’s only 356,896 kilometers (221,765 miles) from Earth.
Because it’s a supermoon, and relatively close to Earth, expect higher-than-usual tides in the days ahead.

Winning Ways Advice Column - ' 3 Questions that can turn your life around' by, Marge Powers

3 Questions that Can Turn Your Life Around

Dear Magic:  I was wondering if you could give me some advice.  It confuses me many times trying to figure out what is wrong, or what is right for me, and where I fit.  There are so many points of view.  How can a person tell what’s right for them?  Janice Jablonski

Dear Janice:  Yeah, I know what you mean, it took me a long time to figure out what was right or wrong for me, the world is such a crazy, overwhelming place, how are we supposed to know what’s true for us? So I acknowledge your concern.  Eventually after much soul seeking, I finally learned after many ups and downs that it’s not the answers you get from others, but the questions you ask yourself that help you grow stronger and know and trust what is really true for you.  From the list of questions below, you’ll be able to notice what I discovered:  There are no right or wrong answers..just yours!.  I hope you find this information helpful.

Good discoveries to you Jan.  Magic Powers

1.      If today were the last day of your life, would you want to do what you are about to do today?

I discovered that you have to live your own life in your own way.  That’s all there is to it.  Each of us has a unique fire in our soul for something that makes us feel alive…our passion, knowing what makes us Tick.  It’s your duty to find and keep it lit.  It works if you can stop caring too much about what everyone else wants for you, and start actually living for yourself. 

·         Don’t hide behind other people’s or your culture’s rules and belief systems.

·         Don’t let others tell you what you want, do what work for you.

·         Don’t help others so much that you forget to help yourself first.

·         Design and experience YOUR own precious life. 

The life you create from doing something that moves you is far better than the life you get from sitting around wishing you were doing it, even if it’s only ten minutes here and there.  Commit and trust yourself, you’re all you have!

Vegetation fire Hwy 4 7-10-14 shots

For more pictures CLICK HERE

Vegetation fire Hwy 4 started by vehicle fire

7-10-14 3:31
A vehicle fire turned vegetation fire scorched over 5 acres and caused traffic to be reduced to one way this afternoon.
The call toned out at approximately 2:30. Multiple agencies and aircraft were dispatched.

Cal Waste Explosive contest

MythBusters + Cal-Waste = BOOM! Enter Our EXPLOSIVE CONTEST!

State Controller releases June Cash Update

SACRAMENTO - State Controller John Chiang today released his monthly cash report for the month of June, and announced that the state's General Fund -- the primary account from which California funds its day-to-day operations and programs -- ended the fiscal year with a positive cash balance for the first time since June 30, 2007. A positive cash balance means that the state had funds available to meet all of its payment obligations without needing to borrow from Wall Street or the $23.8 billion available in its more than 700 internal special funds and accounts.

"While this is welcome news after seven years of record-high borrowing just to pay our everyday bills, we still have much work to do," Chiang said. "We should remain laser-focused on paying down the Wall of Debt, reversing the many accounting gimmicks to which we’ve become addicted and keeping the State as liquid as possible to avoid experiencing the payment delays and IOUs that plagued our State during the Great Recession.

The Mirror Project piques interest in Copper residents grand daughter

Ariana Gonzalez, the 14 year old grand daughter of Town Hall Arts Susie Hoffman, is spending her summer in Copperopolis so that she may participate in the Murphys Creek Theater Mirror Project, an intensive Shakespearean training and performance experience for students ages 10-17.

Ariana has been in a few school plays before but nothing like this experience. "I have been and extra and a minor, but never a lead." Though she will get her chance on July 11th,  as the Mirror Project will be presenting Shakespeares 'The Twelfth Night' at Brice Station, where Ariana will 'lead' with 6 other Mirror Project youth.

Payless IGA weekly ad 7-9-14 thru 7-15-14

To view the Payless IGA weekly ad for 7-9-14 thru 7-15-14 CLICK HERE

Land Wanted - buyers looking for acreage in Angels Camp or Copperopolis area

                            LAND WANTED

If you are thinking of selling your parcel, please consider this. While many parcels remain unsold for extended periods of time, we have several buyers seeking acreage for vacation or retirement in the Angels Camp and Copperopolis Area.

They have $20,000 to $40,000 cash for a down payment. However, there is no institutional financing for bare land.  Seller financing is needed.

We recommend offering fifteen year amortized financing at 5% APR with 20% cash down payment. On a $100,000 sale, the monthly payment would be $632.63.  The seller also may receive tax benefits and cash proceeds at close of escrow.

For more information, please call Al: (209) 785-1491

Or, email: alsegalla@mindspring.com

Al Segalla, Realtor -  BambiLand.com

Copper Branch Library Assistant position open

The County of Calaveras is seeking a Branch Library Assistant for its Copperopolis Branch.  

Branch Library Assistant is expected to perform paraprofessional library work and general clerical duties.  A knowledge of general library functions, library terminology and common office methodologies is required. 

 Education/Experience:  Equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of general clerical experience.  A demonstrated understanding of library functions is required.  Completion of thirty (30) semester units of college course work may be substituted for up to 3 months of the required clerical experience.  

Schedule:  Three (3) six (6) hour days per week.  Days of the week will be determined after discussion with top candidate.  This position is part-time (18 hours per week) and not eligible for benefits.  

Salary: $12.18 per hour.  To apply for this position please submit a County application, current resume, and cover letter to the Human Resources Department no later than Friday, July 18, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.  For a detailed job flyer and application requirements please visit our website at http://hr.calaverasgov.us/humanresources.aspx For more information please contact Deborah Schoeman (209) 754-6305.

CFPD 7-10-14 board meeting agenda

Senior of the Year nominations being accepted

2014 SENIOR OF THE YEAR

The Calaveras Commission on Aging recently sent out 125 Call for Nominations letter to county service clubs, organizations and churches in the search for the 2014 Calaveras Senior of the Year.  Recognizing that senior volunteers are a vital lifeline for most organizations, the chosen senior will be honored September 9, 2014 at a luncheon at the Town Hall Building in San Andreas.

The deadline for submission is Tuesday, July 29, 2014 and the nomination letter may be downloaded at www.calaverascountycoa.org.  Eligibility Requirements and Nomination Information are detailed.  Contact Kathi at (209) 498-2246 for questions.

The Calaveras Senior of the Year has been recognized since 1976.  Every year, the choice is challenging because of the names of those submitted and their vast contributions.  It is so important to be specific in the volunteer contributions for the nominee and not just those in your organization.  Please return information to Calaveras County Commission on Aging, 891 Mt. Ranch Rd #20, San Andreas, CA 95249.

Board of Supervisors 7-8-14 meeting video Part 1

To view the Board of Supervisors 7-8-14 meeting video Part 1 CLICK HERE

Video of Calaveras Planning Commission, Calaveras County Water District, and Calaveras Board of Supervisor’s meetings graciously supplied by Calaveras Public Access TV and accessed through the Community Action Project.

A Big Boom blasts from Gold Rush Country WITH a visit from Myth Busters on the Discovery Channel, resulting in a local fundraiser.

Thursday July 10^th, 6pm PST.  National broadcast launch of garbage truck blow up experiment on the Discovery Channel debuts ground zero from Calaveras County.  After receiving a call from the TV show producers, Dave Vaccarezza, owner of Cal-Waste, was asked to provide a garbage truck in their quest or question whether they could successfully blow it up. 

In Early August (2013) we received a call, which we thought was a “goofball” call of someone who said they were from Myth Busters.”, Dave explains. “Blow up something that costs a few $100K?” After some thought Dave returned the call and agreed, but only under one very meaningful condition.  If they would donate some money to the local Youth Groups in Calaveras.  The idea was inspired by County Supervisor Merita Callaway to donate to Calaveras Youth Mentoring and also by County Supervisor Cliff Edson to donate to the Youth Center in Valley Springs. $500 to each and Cal-Waste would match their donation as well.

Histories Mysteries at Columbia State Park

We invite families or groups to solve an actual crime that occurred in Columbia in the 1800s.  You will witness the event, interview key members to the crime and get a chance to subpoena them in court.  Then you will select one person from your group to question people on the stand.  At the end, you will determine the outcome of the crime.  Contact Columbia State Historic Park at 209-588-9128.   
July 26, 8 am to 5 pm. 

 

AARP Smart Driver Course

Copper Food pantry new location

Fund set up for the family of Tyler Tafjen at Umpqua Bank

A fund has been set up for the family of Tyler Tafjen at Umpqua Bank.
If you would like to help the family offset costs associated with the loss of their son please donate in his name to account # 992526962.

 Courtesy photos.

Stage 3 presents- On Golden Pond

A New Production of

On Golden Pond

Opens at downtown Sonora’s Stage 3 July 11, 2014

Closes August 10, 2014

General Admission $22.00

Thursday-Saturday Performances 7:00pm

Sunday Matinee 2:00pm

            Sonora’s STAGE 3 THEATRE presents a new production of Academy Award Winning writer Ernest Thompson’s classic play ON GOLDEN POND about the nature of love, time, and something every family has…  Secrets.