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Deaver Vineyards A drive over Deaver’s 300 acres will take you past 140-year-old Zinfindel vines and eight acres of Mission vines, so called because they were brought from Mexico by the Jesuits and Franciscans. The Deaver mission vines were planted around 1854 by Ken Deaver’s great grandfather John A. Davis. His son, Ken’s grandfather, planted the Zinfandel two decades later.
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Calaveras Writers in Thought and Composition
Calaveras County is filled with many artists with varied talents and emphasis. The arts council has various programs which help support their endeavors and now
they have created a new program called Literary League. This new program is specifically designed for literary artists. Aspiring journalists, writers, novel-
Calaveras Master Gardeners Garden Day and Spring Plant Sale Calaveras County Master Gardeners will conduct their monthly Open Garden Day on Saturday, April 28th Located at the County Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, the garden will open at 10 am and stay open to the public until 2pm.
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ists, and even recipe creators now have a special program that will “support, nourish and awaken” the writer inside. By participating in the Literary League, individuals
will be exposed to professionals in writing and publishing, both hard copy print and distribution as well as to the newer age of online writing, formatting and e-applications. The Calaveras County Arts Council’s Literary League’s first event will be held May 4-6 in the foothill’s famous gold rush town, Mokelumne Hill, at the historic Hotel Leger. The Literary League is happy to bring Goldrush Writers, a local writers group, to lead the work shops, teach new skills and improve existing skills. The workshops will teach various writing styles from novel writing to poetry. The writers’ conference welcomes Kathie Isaac-Luke, a resident of Sonora. She is one of 11 critically acclaimed writers who will offer a weekend of workshops, panels, break-out sessions and specialty lectures. Isaac-Luke, who will lead a workshop session on poetry, was editor of Caesura, the journal of the Poetry Center San Jose, for five years. Her poetry collection, Chrysalides, published by DragSee CALAVERAS on Page 6
Judge rules former Ione Councilman innocent in tree-cutting controversy In a controversial decision, a Judge ruled former Ione City Councilmember Dan Sinclair innocent in a tree-cutting scandal in Ione. According to Amador County District Attorney Todd Riebe, Sinclair was on trial in Amador County Superior Court yesterday for cutting down an Ione city tree without permission. The City’s tree was reportedly obscuring a recall election sign on his property. Sinclair pled not-guilty to charges of vandalism and trespassing when he was accused of cutting down the tree. Riebe stated that despite evidence including broken saw blades in the tree that matched blades Sinclair bought at Lowe’s, motive, and opportunity, Judge Don Howard couldn’t rule out that Sinclair wasn’t set up due to the political climate in Ione. Sinclair is due back in court later this month for an unrelated charge of obstructing access of a neighbor through a property easement.
Meet-and-Greet Planning underway for upcoming Music Festival with Ricky Gill
Three entertainment headliners are scheduled to bring musical enjoyment during a “Joy” Concert from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at Utica Park in Angels Camp. Admission and food/beverages are free. The entertainers scheduled to perform at the concert are Chuck Girard, former lead singer of the Hondells and Castells
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By Plez Hill Scoop Writer Some members of the Valley Springs Arts & Music Association recently met at Common Grounds in Valley Springs to plan for the Valley Springs Music Festival 2012
which will take place from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 26 at The Terrace. In attendance at the meeting were, front row - left to right, Marti Crane, Nicole Markle; back row - left to right, Tillie Soyland, Shell Brodnax, Karen Wal-
lace and VSCAMA President Zerrall McDaniel. During the meeting it was decided the Calaveras Music and Arts departments for Toyon Middle and Calaveras High schools will be two of the festival’s benefactors. A portion of the festival’s proceeds are to benefit local youth organizations. Volunteers are needed at the festival for security, selling T-shirts and manning the ticket booth. To volunteer, please contact Shell Brodnax at 209-6235809. The festival will feature three music groups: Skynnyn Lynnyrd, Reunion and the Erin McKinney Band. Dancing, food, crafts, vendors, beer and wine will also be part of this fun-packed event. Tickets are only $10 and are tax deductible. Children uner 10 are FREE with a paid adult admission. For more information on the festival go to www.ValleySprings.Music.org. Tickets can be purchased in advance in Valley Springs at the Health Habit, Showtime Video and Umpqua Bank.
Republican or Democrat, come out and meet Ricky Gill, candidate for Congress. His district will include both Lodi and Galt. Bring your friends and neighbors for a Meet and Greet with Ricky at Galt’s Brewster Building, 201 4th Street, upstairs. Come meet him and shake his hand. The event is Tuesday April 24th 2012 and starts at 5:30pm and runs till 7:00pm. Liz Aguire and Steve Holman will be the hosts. Ricky Gill is a candidate for Congress in California’s 9th District, which includes portions of San Joaquin County, East Contra Costa County, and South Sacramento County. Born and raised in Lodi, Ricky is a small business owner, a family farmer, and a former member of the California State Board of Education. His campaign has been featured in publications including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the San Francisco Chronicle, National Journal and Politico.
AG organizations to hold Candidates nights The Calaveras County Farm Bureau, Calaveras County Cattlemen’s Association, Calaveras Grown and the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance are joining forces to hold candidates nights in each of the three supervisorial districts being contested in June. These candidate’s nights will begin with District 4 on Monday April 30th at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds located at 101 Frogtown Road, Angels Camp. District I candidates night will be held on Wednesday, May 2nd at the San Andreas Town Hall located at 24 Church Hill Rd in San Andreas, the District 2 candidates night
will be held on Thursday, May 3rd at the Mokelumne Hill Elementary School Gymnasium located at 8350 Highway 26 in Mokelumne Hill All three events will get underway promptly at 7:00 p.m. According to Toni Ann Fischer, President of the Calaveras County Farm Bureau this may be one of the most important local elections for the agricultural industry of our time. “ With three seats up for grabs, we could see a majority of new Board Members come next January,” she said. Mrs. Fischer further stated the county’s agricultural organizations and their
members are looking forward to hearing the views of all the prospective supervisors on land use and where they see agriculture fitting in the big picture. Robert Garamendi who has spearheaded a group of agriculture, timber and mining interests known as the Agricultural Coalition and a member of the Calaveras Cattlemen’s Association said these supervisorial elections are of great importance to the Ag Industry. “The Ag Coalition has been working on an Agriculture, Forestry and Mineral Element for the new County General Plan for
well over two years. If the current Board is not able to adopt the new General Plan by the end of 2012, that responsibility will fall to whoever is elected to take over in January,” he said. Garamendi went on to say that even if the General Plan is adopted prior to the current Board leaving office, there is still the matter of revising the zoning codes to align with the General Plan. Garamendi agrees with Fischer that these local elections are of extreme importance to the agricultural community and the future viability of the industry. In addition to focusing on the
supervisor races, time will also be allotted for the candidates who are vying for District Attorney. Rural crime and appropriate penalties for those crimes are also of great importance to everyone involved in agriculture. Fischer said while these candidates nights may have a specific focus on issues important to agriculture, ANYONE interested in hearing the candidates position on various issues are invited to attend and are encouraged to submit questions, which will be vetted by the Ag organizations before being presented to the candidates.
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Your TLSN Local Scoop News Deaver Vineyards “Get Ready to Ride” Deaver Vineyards is located at 12455 Steiner Road, Plymouth, in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Amador County. Deaver is open daily from 10:30am - 5:00pm, and offer lakeside picnic grounds and an extensive gift shop.
As Ken Deaver stoops his broad shoulders to uncork a bottle of Zinfandel, wearing his trade-mark denims and cowboy hat, and you soon learn that Ken knows his wines, and his grapes. A drive over Deaver’s 300 acres will take you past 140-year-old Zinfindel vines and eight acres of Mission vines, so called because they were brought from Mexico by the Jesuits and Franciscans. The Deaver mission vines were planted around 1854 by Ken Deaver’s great grandfather John A. Davis. His son, Ken’s grandfather, planted the Zinfandel two decades later. For years, the Deaver’s “old vine” grapes were sold exclusively to home winemakers. The first vintage of Deaver Vineyards Zinfandel was bottled under the “Lakeshore” label in 1985. Since then, Deaver Vineyards has become recognized the world over for its velvety Zinfandels. The Tuscan-style climate of Amador county is also perfect for producing Deaver’s classic Sangiovese, Barbera, and rich Ports. Phone: (209) 245-4099
Calaveras Humane Society gets new website The Calaveras Humane Society is happy to announce the launch of its newly designed website. Created by Laura Bowly, the new site offers easier navigation of services, products and events offered by the CHS. The new site is a single integrated site and incorporates not only a listing, but also a search function for adoptable animals, as well as links to Facebook, Twitter and You Tube. “The CHS couldn’t be more excited about the website renovation,” said Bob Seiler, CHS president. “Laura Bowly is a gifted web designer and the new site is more amazing than we could have imagined,” The CHS won the website renovation in a contest presented by Laura Bowly Design. “(The CHS) is run by a dedi-
cated group of volunteers and relies entirely on donations to support the many valuable programs they offer Calaveras County residents. It is truly a labor of love,” said Bowly. “The letters I received on behalf of the Humane Society were heart-warming. It was obvious that the work you do there means a tremendous amount to the community, and I’m looking forward to being a part of that.” “We are truly honored to receive such a gracious donation of time, talent and artistry,” said Seiler. Visitors to the site can sign up to volunteer, make donations, view the dogs and cats available for adoption, read the latest CHS news and stories, review the programs and services provided by
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commit the City to either preserving the historic landmark or paying for its demolition. Both scenarios are estimated to cost about $50,000, so the consensus of the Council was to approve a course of action that leaves the structure intact. How the move is too be paid for remains to be seen, although members of the Amador Historic Society present at the meeting pledged to seek donor support and there are potential grants that could fund parts of the project. The Council also approved a temporary measure to close City Hall to the public on Fridays. The plan will allow staff to catch up on finance related work. The City of Ione next meets on May 1st.
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the CHS and much more. Go to www.calaverashumane. org to check out the new and improved CHS website. The Calaveras Humane Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving quality of life for animals throughout Calaveras County. Established in 1978, the CHS provides spay/ neuter assistance to pet owners and foster care to homeless animals waiting to be adopted. For more information, call (209) 736-9417 or visit www.calaverashumane.org.
Ione council keeps pool open and will move The Ione City Council dealt with a number of issues at their meeting Tuesday night. The Council approved a plan that would allow the City pool to operate over the summer. The Council had approved closing the pool as a cost-saving measure. The new plan will allow the pool to remain open, with reduced hours and staffing. There are private fundraising efforts underway to help fund the pool operations and buy new equipment. The Council also voted to approve a plan to relocate the Historic Ione Train Depot from property owned by the Union Pacific Railroad to the City’s old corporation yard. Previous agreements
The 2nd Annual “Get Ready To Ride” will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at the old Valley Springs Train Depot located at the corner of state routes 12 and 26. The event, sponsored by Hoof N’ Boots Saddlery, will feature live mules with guides who will give demonstrations, answer questions and schedule guided trips. Booths will feature a custom wood sign carver and western items for sale. For more information, phone 209-772-0967.
Local entertainers Paul and Noreen Coca will perform with legendary rock & roll era vocal artist Chuck Girard and noted acoustic guitarist Teddy Randazzo Jr. at the “Joy” Concert from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 28 at Utica Park in Angels Camp. Admission and food/beverages are free. by Plez Hill Scoop Writer Three entertainment headliners are scheduled to bring musical enjoyment during a “Joy” Concert from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at Utica Park in Angels Camp. Admission and food/beverages are free. The entertainers scheduled to perform at the concert are Chuck Girard, former lead singer of the Hondells and Castells – legendary vocal groups of the rock & roll era; Teddy Randazzo Jr., a noted acoustic guitarist who has a unique style punctuated with complex rhythms and textures; and Paul and Noreen Coca, a vocalinstrumental duet that has performed at local and Bay Area events. Paul plays the guitar and Noreen plays the violin while they sing together. According to Noreen Coca, “The purpose of the concert is to bring fun and enjoyment to the community.”
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By Amanda Chaddock Staff Writer The Calaveras Children’s Repertory Theatre is preparing to whisk audiences off to Neverland. Their production of Peter Pan will open Friday, April 27 at 7pm. Performances will also take place on Saturday, April 28 at 7pm and Sunday, April 29 at 1pm. “Peter Pan will be funny and entertaining, with wonderful music and acting, as well as touching and heartfelt, with a wonderful story about some hard choices in life,” com-
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ments Isabel Franke, director of Calaveras Children’s Repertory Theatre. This exciting play will be at the Bret Harte Theatre in Angels Camp. Tickets are available in advance at ten dollars for adults and five dollars for children under 12. They can also be purchased at the door at twelve dollars for adults and seven dollars for children under 12. Peter Pan is one of two plays that CCRT will put on this year. 64 children, ages five through seventeen, will bring the production to life.
“We encourage kids to just be themselves, but yet explore becoming a character that is different than their everyday life. They learn the value of working with a team, overcome shyness, learn to sing and dance, confidence,” says Isabel Franke. Behind the scenes, an apprentice program allows for students in middle school and high school to be involved with directing, photography, voice coaching, props, and choreography. CCRT, which began 14 years ago, is committed to providing a place where youth can discover and build upon their talent. Therefore, no child is ever turned away. The theatre program is funded through grants, donations, and fundraisers. Parent volunteers along with the board of directors are instrumental in aspects such as fundraising and making props and costumes. More information concerning the Calaveras Children’s Repertory Theatre can be accessed at calchildrensrep. org.
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John Engell, Chair of the Department of English & Comparatve Literature at San Jose State University, returns to the conference again by popular demand. Engell has published poetry, literary criticism, a play and theatre reviews. Another workshop leader, poet Monika Rose will be facilitating a session on how writers deepen their prose with metaphorical subtext and symbolic language. She is the editor of Wild Edges, a Manzanita series publication of poetry and prose of the Mother Lode and Sierra, and her book of poems, River by the Glass, features her collected work over a span of two decades. Monika serves as director of Manzanita Writers Press. She is an Associate Professor of English, Adjunct, at Delta College in Stockton, with an MA in English. The Arts Council’s Literary League’s first conference will be
lead by Antoinette May, a Mokelumne Hill resident whose biography, “Adventures of a Psychic,” was listed on the New York Times best seller list for 42 weeks. May turned to novel writing when she moved to the foothills in 2002. Her debut novel, “Pilate’s Wife,” published by William Morrow, in 2007 has been translated into 18 languages. May’s most recent novel, “The Sacred Well,” was named “Best Novel of the Year” at the 2009 San Francisco Book Festival. She will lead a workshop, “The Joy of Writing Sex.” The total cost for the conference workshops, picnic supper in a Victorian garden, dinner at the Hotel Leger, and a poolside brunch $175.00. For additional information contact the Calaveras Arts Council at 209-7541774 or via www.calaverasarts. org. You may also learn more about the conference by calling Antoinette May 209-286-1320.
Calaveras Master Gardeners Garden Day and Spring Plant Sale Calaveras County Master Gardeners will conduct their monthly Open Garden Day on Saturday, April 28th Located at the County Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, the garden will open at 10 am and stay open to the public until 2pm. At 10:30 a.m. come join us for our open garden day speaker. This will be an informative talk about planting in dry shade under the oaks, and will include moist shade too. It will also cover different varieties of plants that do well in shade. Spring Plant Sale: We will have our spring plant sale on Friday, April 27th. From 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 pm and again on Saturday, April 28th. From 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Calaveras Master Gardeners always have a wide variety of interesting and unusual plants normally not found in local nurseries. We have something for everyone. Hope to see you there. Master Gardeners will be available to answer home gardening questions as well as assist in identifying, and diagnosing plant and pest problems. A variety of informative UC publications will be available at our learning center. When the garden is not open, home gardening assistance is offered by Master Gardeners through the help line at: 209-754-2880. The public may call the number, leave a message regarding the problem, and a Master Gardener will return the call. The Demonstration Garden is a project of the Calaveras County Master Gardeners whose primary goal is educating the public about home gardening. Proceeds from plant sales support Master Gardener’s education programs, and maintenance of the demonstration garden. For additional details contact the UC Cooperative Extension offices at 209-754-6477 or visit the Calaveras UC Cooperative Extension website: http://cecalaveras. ucdavis.edu Also check out our Master Gardener’s website for gardening information and updates: ucanr.org/ sites/CalaverasCountyMasterGardeners/
Calaveras Fire Districts needs volunteers Calaveras Fire Districts looks to add more volunteers to help in community emergency situations. CalaverasCounty residents are encouraged to join in upcoming training for Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Red Cross. Several Calaveras County Fire Protection Districts are inter-
ested in more volunteers that can respond in an emergency immediately to the needs of fellow residents without waiting for outside response. Although most people will help out friends, neighbors and family in emergency conditions such as earthquakes and wildfires, untrained volunteers
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have been known to lose their lives while attempting to save others. The Blue Mountain Area Citizen Corps has established a schedule of Emergency Response training which begins this month. For more information, contact your local Fire District, or Dennis Lewis of the Blue Mountain Area Citizens Corps at 712-3120.
Amador County looking for Recycling Heroes Amador County Waste Management wants to find recycling heroes. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Recycler Ricky Award. The Award began in 2004 as a contest to design and name a new Amador Countyrecycling mascot. Every Year, the Local Task Force on Integrated Waste Management honors a County individual or entity representing Ricky’s positive message. Nominations are welcome in two categories which include a Youth Award and a General Award for any AmadorCounty individual, business, organization, or entity that exhibits excellence in recycling. Nominations will be accepted until April 30th. For more information on nominations or additional questions, contact Jim McHargue at 223-6429.
Lodi May Madness Basketball Tournament teams wanted
LODI – The Lodi May Madness Basketball Tournament will be held May 5 & 6 at the Lodi Grape Festival Pavilion. The divisions are 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls and boys teams. This tournament is open to all teams including schools, Parks & Rec, church, AAU, etc. We feature a great facility, high school referees, full snack bar, two courts under one roof and more. There is always great competition at this tournament and it is a lot of fun. For more information please call (209) 369-2771 or visit www. grapefestival.com.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Watts Winery Comedy of Rick Pulido & Guest 6:30 Sat. May 5, 2012 Tickets $15 Preorder Dinner $10
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17036 N Locust Tree Rd., Lodi 95240
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First time customer. Tue - Sat 8am to 6pm Full service family barber.
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DINE LOCAL Dinner for Two
Buy 1 Large or X-Lrg Specialty Pizza Get small 2 topping pizza FREE!
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is natural and locally grown including there beef. He has chuck ground fresh so the beef is never frozen. The Cucuk believes in keeping everything local. With the economy every little bit helps. Mr. Beefy’s is also the home of the Bikini Bike wash during Good Vibrations in September. It is just what sounds like. Beautiful girls in bikini’s fill the parking lot while bikers traveling over highway 88 can stop off get
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their bikes washed and enjoy great food. And atmosphere. Mr. Beefy’s is located at 22536 Highway 88 in Pioneer. 209/2958838.
Vista Grille at L
Thai House
Friday April 6th TERRY SHEETS All s hows are held i n Rossetti’s New Pavili on & Tic ket Prices vary.
Father and son Tim and Kevin Cucuk after a busy lunch rush at Mr. Beefy’s.
Vista Grille at La Contenta
LIVE MUSIC
EVERY FRIDAY
By Dawn Santos Staff Writer Just a short drive up hwy 88 you will find one of the best burgers you have ever eaten. Owners Patty and Tim Cucuk opened Mr. Beefy’s, named after their son Kevin, in September of 2010. In just over a year and a half the family owned and operated business has become a burger phenomenon. They fresh cook everything from a basic cheese burger, a cheese filled patty with bacon to what they call “Bubbba”(named after a customer). When asked what is a Bubba Burger Cucuk stated that it stands as tall as a ketchup bottle. 3 large beef patties and then everything else in the kitchen stacked on top. Cucuk has been a chef for several years including a stint at The Raging River Buffet. He drove past what at the time was Sequoia Burger and saw the for sale sign on it and decided this was his calling. Mr. Beefy’s Prides its self on all natural products. And everything
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Phenomenal burgers in Pioneer Mr. Beefy’s Drive-In
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Friday Night Friday Nights Prime Rib Dinner Special Rib Dinn Prime Rib$25! Dinner 2 Prime for Reservations Suggested Special Special Friday Nights
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