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The Little House
‘49er Festival Parade
By Sydney Avey
By Linda Flores
Light the Season
NOVEMBER 2012
Correction from Last Month
Best of Parade & Best Community – Service – Helping Hands
Best 49er Theme & Best Junior Walking – The Groveland Museum
Best Walking Adult – Pine Mountain Garden
Best Equestrian – The Sierra Cowgirls
Best Motor Vehicle – Wild Piglets
Best Float – Miss Kailey’s
Best Musical – Orange Crush Band-Summerville High School
Most Unique – Hope’s Landscaping
Best Parade Theme – Su Casa
Helping Hands
Float Wins Two Awards!
By: Dar Brown
On Sunday, December 2, at 5:00 p.m.
we will light a tree at the gate to The Little House in Groveland. Light the Season
provides an opportunity for generations
of people to give back to their local community while honoring or memorializing a
friend or family member.
Your donation will help The Little
House provide services to our seniors in
Groveland and Big Oak Flat,while honoring and remembering special people in
your life. Thanksgiving
Feast
By Ruben Bacci
The 25th Annual Thanksgiving Feast
will be held in the Groveland Community
Hall on Thursday, November 22 from11:30
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no charge for anyone however donations are accepted they
can be mailed to PO Box 55, Big Oak Flat,
CA 95305. Anyone who would like to help
serve please call Ruben or JoAnne Bacci
at 209-962-5912. Hope to see you there on
Thanksgiving. Happy Turkey day to all.
Courtesy photo
The people you choose to honor and
the families of those you choose to memorialize will receive a lovely card letting
them know of your donation.
Forms are available at The Little
House, local businesses, from board members, or you can go to our website at www.
thelittlehouse.org and download the form. Please join us for refreshments and
musical entertainment by talented members of the Pine Cone Singers.
Thanks to the hard work by chairs
Hanna Bodle and Dale Elliott, Helping
Hands won “Best Community Service”
and “Best of Parade” awards in the 49’er
Festival parade.
I am very proud that the “Support Our
Troops” program was able to contribute to
the float, and much more important, recognize some of our very own veterans.
In the photo: Dar Brown, Terry Kizziar, Ed
Peters, Roe Riley, Mal Brown, Dennis Hoagland, Ron Dodson.
Courtesy photo
PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MERCHANTS
Yosemite Chamber of Commerce
Yosemite Chamber of Commerce
Town Hall Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, November 7 at
10 a.m. at the Groveland Community Hall.
If you are involved in retail products, recreational activities, arts & crafts, or represent a service organization in the region of
Yosemite National Park, this meeting is of
interest to you. Find out how to partner with
YNP and the National Park Service for free
marketing, both print and online, at a local,
regional, national and international level too!
See Town Hall Meeting, page 2
Regular Features
Community Events................................................................................................ 3
Church Events........................................................................................................ 7
Classifieds............................................................................................................ 2 1
Crossword Puzzle................................................................................................. 1 5
Current and Upcoming Community Events......................................................... 2 0
Letters to the Editor............................................................................................. 1 6
The Computer Guy.............................................................................................. 1 7
Service Directory................................................................................................. 2 1
Page 2, November 2012
Cowgirls Represent Our Southern Sierras
By Janet Heuer
The Sierra Cowgirls took first place
for Best Equestrian Adult in this year’s
2012 ‘49er parade. The riders were Rita
Moore, Janet Heuer, Kristina Moreno, and
Karoline Waggle. These local ladies have
performed as a Color Guard team in local
parades and charity events.
On September 29, The Sierra Cowgirls performed the opening ceremonies
for Bridlewood Equestrian Center in
Copperopolis. The successful “Horses,
Wine, & Art” event was a benefit for ReHorse Rescue Ranch in Jamestown.
Team member, Janet Heuer said “We
enjoy using our skills to help local organizations. We rode in this year’s 49er parade in honor of my Mom, Rose. She loved
Groveland, this community and always
enjoyed the parade. She would have been
very proud of this Sierra Cowgirls team
and our first place award.”
Left image: Janet Heuer and Karoline Waggle perform for the ReHorse Rescue Benefit at Bridlewood, Copperopolis. Right image: The Sierra Cowgirls Color Guard team
Rita Moore, Kristina Moreno, Janet Heuer, and Karoline Waggle.
Photography by Rudy Manzo and Marc Wellman
Community Children’s
Yosemite Highway Herald Shopping Spree
By Erma Holcomb
Once again the Kiwanis Club of
Groveland has enjoyed sponsoring and organizing this annual event. With the help
of the Sonora Kiwanis Club and many
other businesses it was possible to take 40
students from Tenaya School shopping for
school clothes at Walmart on October 6.
This truly is a community effort each
fall. We would like to thank Helping Hands
Thrift Store for their generous donation,
also the Groveland Soroptomist Club for
purchasing, bagging and labeling toiletry
items that go into the back packs which
are also filled with school supplies that we
purchase. A big thank you to the Pine Tree
Restaurant in Sonora who supply breakfast snacks for the children and chaperones
prior to their early morning shopping. We
thank Walmart for their donation and their
employee cooperation that help make the
shopping go smoothly. We appreciate the
Big Oak School District, and faculty, for
supplying a school bus to take the children
to Walmart and back to Groveland for a
Pizza Party. Thanks to the Pizza Factory
who enthusiastically serve the children
pizza and drinks. The children are given
their choice of some books provided by
donations from the community throughout the year.
We really want to thank all the
individuals, businesses and service clubs
in Groveland and Sonora – too many to be
able to mention all.
Let us know if you would like to become a supporter of Groveland Kiwanis
community services. Contact: Earl Wright
534-9548, or Erma Holcomb 962-5127.
If your organization has been declared as a 501[c] [3] tax exempt, public benefit organization by the IRS, your group is entitled to a 25% discount on any ad. In addition, when needing design
support, give us a call, and we will help you at no additional cost.
Groveland Soroptimists
Seeking Award
Applications
by Sally Salinas
Soroptimist
International
of
Groveland, an international volunteer organization for business and professional
women, has begun seeking applicants for
its recognition program targeted to young
women who make the community and
world a better place. The Violet Richardson Award honors young women, between
the ages of 14 and 17, for volunteer action
such as fighting drugs, crime and violence;
cleaning up the environment; and working
to end discrimination and poverty.
The Violet Richardson Award program begins at the local Soroptimist club
level, where the type of award varies
(Soroptimist International of Groveland
presents a $500 award to winners). Club
level winners then become eligible for one
of 28 $1,000 awards. In addition, at this
level, $1,000 will be contributed in honor
of the winners to their volunteer organizations. One finalist will be chosen from
among the 28 winners for an additional
award, including a contribution of $2,500
to the finalist’s volunteer organization.
Applications for the award program
are available at Tioga High School and
Groveland Public Library, or by contacting
Sally Salinas at 209-962-0505. Applications must be returned to Soroptimist International of Groveland by December 1.
Soroptimist International of Groveland
is celebrating its 11th year of service in
improving the lives of women and girls,
in local communities and throughout the
world. Groveland members with 95,000
Soroptimists in 20 countries and territories
worldwide contribute time and financial
support to community-based projects benefiting women.
The Groveland club established a
Family Wellness Faire 11 years ago to provide free and low-cost medical screening
and services to member of the community.
The club also provides B.E.S.T. Day
for local female students to give them the
tools they need to achieve their full potential. The club also helps to provide preschool and high school scholarships annually.
In addition, the club participates in
Soroptimist International of the Americas’
major service project, the Women’s Opportunity Awards program—cash grants for
women seeking to improve their economic
situation through additional training and/or
education. For more information about how
Soroptimist International of Groveland improves the lives of women and girls, call
Bonnie Phillips 209-962-4760.
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Town Hall Meeting, from page 1
Yosemite National Park will give a
presentation about the upcoming Anniversary Dates associated with Yosemite and
the National Parks during the years 2014
to 2016, and the opportunity for Gateway
Communities to participate with YNP to
promote their events!
This is an incredible opportunity for
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Please mark your calendars to attend
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For more info please attend the meeting; also www.nps.gov/yose/anniversary,
or call your Chamber at 962.0429.
Ho! Ho! Ho!
Christmas Basket Project
By Patti Beaulieu
The Community Christmas Basket
program is in full swing since it’s only
a few weeks away. This month, the applications will be accepted, the wish lists
compiled and the shopping elves will start
their tasks. We’ve had wonderful responses
from the organizations who are contributing their particular items for the food baskets as well as community members who
want to come and help out with the assembly and wrapping process. Mar-Val Market
will be happy to order the food donation
for your club, church or organization at
their cost. In addition, many local businesses have made financial contributions
for which we are extremely grateful.
If you are an applicant, see flyers
around town for more specific information.
You must apply in person on one of the application days or you’ll be wait listed. This
project is not associated with any other
food or gift distribution programs.
Please mark these important dates:
Application Day: Thursday, Nov. 8 4 to 7 p.m. - Groveland Community Hall
Application Day: Thursday, Nov. 15 - 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. - Groveland Community Hall
Ladies Club Christmas Coffee (gifts
are donated): Wednesday, December 5.
Gift Donations Drop Off and Wrapping Days: Thursday, December 6 and
Friday, December 7 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Groveland Community Hall (end time is
approximate)
Basket Assembly Week: December
9 – 15; Groveland Community Hall (times
TBA)
Basket Distribution to Applicants:
Saturday, December 15 from 10 a.m. to
1 p.m. Groveland Community Hall
If you’d like any information on the
project, please feel free to contact Patti
Beaulieu at 962-7402 or Dar Brown at
962-5930.
PML Ladies Club
Fall Harvest & Home Tour
By: Dar Brown
corporate exceptional detail throughout his
aviation-themed home. A large and beautiful “English garden” graces the entrance
of Judy and Dick Collier’s lovely home
and showcases Judy’s love of gardening.
Lee Behel, current president of the
Sport Class Air Racing Association, purchased his two hangar and guest house
property in 2012. Lee kindly displayed
photos of many happy events held on the
property in years past. Sonja Palmer and
Tom Martin’s home glows with superior
finishes: hand-cut teak, Western cedar exterior, hand-cut granite for the counters and
European appliances.
The tour was followed by a delicious
chicken salad lunch provided by the staff
at the Grill and members scrutinized raffle tickets for the drawing of many lovely
gift baskets. Auctioneer Pat Price was…
well… priceless.
Yosemite National Park Visitor
Information – 209-372-0200
FOGL Honors Volunteers
By Etty Garber
On Monday, September 24 FOGL
(Friends of the Groveland Library) held its
annual volunteer appreciation luncheon at
the lovely home of Nadine Pedron. In attendance were the three librarians, Maddie
Sousa, Phyllis Gschwend, and Michalene
Martin and the generous volunteers who donate their time and talents to the myriad of
programs offered by the Groveland library.
President Virginia Gustafson named
some of the many programs and projects
and thanked the participants. Volunteers
support Bookleggers and Brainy Groveland
reading programs at the elementary school
as well as supplying volunteer librarians
for the school library. Special thanks to
Phyllis Gschwend and Joan Mosby for
managing and organizing the Tenaya library. New this year was Rachel Phillips’
popular Poetry Anthology project.
We also recognized all the Summer
Reading Program volunteer teachers and
the Book Nook volunteers including managers Linda Kehoe and Elsie Stock and cashiers Patti Morganelli and Joan Hart who
raise funds to support the library. Special
thanks to Maggie Jacobson who arranges
for the lovely quilt displays in the library.
Thanks also to the volunteer book
shelvers, coordinated by Diane Harrison,
and the patient Friday morning story time
readers.
Thanks to Gary Weinstein for developing the idea for our fundraising bookshelf
wall hanging, to everyone who donated to
it, and to Anita Millard for embroidering
all the names on it.
Thank you to our current FOGL officers for their inspiration and dedication to
the Groveland Library: Virginia Gustafson,
Phyllis Gschwend, Barbara Coldren, Harriet Codeglia and former president, Nadine
Pedron who always pitch in when needed.
Carmen Anderson received the FOGL
Star Award for her dedication and efficiency in managing the summer reading program for two years and for providing free
computer tutoring to library patrons.
It was a day of sharing the pride and
dedication of the community to the ongoing success of the Groveland Library. This
is measured by the scores and scores of
volunteers who make it happen. Thank you
all.
Friends of the Groveland Library
meets monthly. We welcome new members or visitors. Call Virginia Gustafson, at
209-962-6336, for more information.
Pine Cone Singers
Christmas Wishes & Holiday
Dreams!
By Linelle Marshall
Groveland area residents and visitors
will be in for a real treat on December 13,
14, 15 and 16 when the Pine Cone Singers, directed by Dennis Brown, present this
year’s holiday concert, “Christmas Wishes,
Holiday Dreams.” Conductor Brown has
selected a wide range of seasonal favorites, nostalgic holiday tunes, and beautiful sacred pieces that evoke the mystical
spirituality of the Christmas, Hanukah and
Kwanzaa season. The poignantly beautiful
“Grown-Up Christmas List”, made popular by Amy Grant and Kelly Clarkson, has
a universal message for us all. Of course,
there will be some foot-stompin’ spirituals, and a few humorous takes on holiday
traditions, too. How about “The Twelve
Days After Christmas” for an unusual perspective of gifts for a loved one? Can you
remember being a child trying to wait for
Santa Claus to arrive? “‘Zat you, Santa
Claus?” is a fun bebop song that will bring
back childhood memories. As always,
there will also be featured solos and ensemble pieces by members of the chorus
– the Groveland area is so blessed to have
wonderfully talented residents. And due to
popular demand, there will be several singalongs of favorite carols!
Mark your calendars now for the very
popular December concert series – we’ve
expanded the number of concerts to four:
Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. We
encourage you to bring children (admission is free for 12 years and younger) so
they can share in the joy of music, too. Join
us at Groveland’s Evangelical Free Church
to celebrate the holiday season and the gift
of music! Tickets are $10 advance donation, available in Groveland at Yosemite
Bank, Hotel Charlotte, Dori’s Tea Cottage,
Marijke’s, and from any Pine Cone Singer,
or $12 at the door.
For more information, please contact
Shirley Brasesco at 209-962-4815.
Yosemite Highway Herald
Members of the Pine Mountain Lake
Ladies Club gathered to tour seven spectacular local homes selected by event
chair Bev Clark. The variety of homes was
amazing. Huge thank you to all our owners who so graciously opened their homes
to us.
Jill & Dan Oellrich have taken a geodesic dome and transformed it into an
amazing and welcoming home which displays Jill’s talent with texture and color.
We loved the Halloween décor, including
the cemetery.
Ed and Janet Gregory’s home was
inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs
from his Prairie Period. Spectacular woodwork and a stunning kitchen greet visitors
to Linda and John Muckel’s home, which
was created by Log Cabin Homes of North
Carolina.
Michael Thobin worked closely with
a respected contemporary architect to in-
Friends of Groveland Library
November 2012, Page 3 COMMUNITY EVENTS
Page 4, November 2012
Groveland Area Involved Neighbors
Pine Cone Players
By Barbara Broad
By Linelle Marshall
GAINs Presents Service Awards
Groveland Area Involved Neighbors, GAINs, presented the eighth annual
GAINs Community Service Awards, one
to an adult and one to a youth. The awards
recognize deserving members of the
Groveland area who have made outstanding contributions for the betterment of our
community during the calendar year 2011.
Nominee and winner of the Youth
Award was Tioga senior Taylor Powell. Taylor was president of the Tioga High
School ‘S’ Club, an organization supported
by Groveland Soroptimist. As such she
led ‘S’ Club members in several successful school and community service events
Production Manager Needed
and fundraisers at Tioga. In addition she
helped lead Sunday school for children at
Groveland Evangelical Free Church.
See page 14 for the adult award.
The award recipients have received
plaques, and a larger plaque honoring all
winners of the GAINs Community Service Awards since 2005 can be seen in
the Museum and Library entrance. If you
know someone deserving of this award
for 2012 activities, watch for the GAINs
Community Service Awards in March next
year. Applications will be available at the
Groveland Library and GCSD. Or you can
email [email protected].
S-Club
Winter Season Blanket Drive
from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
We are also looking for donations. If
anyone has any gently used, unwanted or
new blankets please bring them by Tioga
High School or contact Brianna Deckard
at 209-962-1904. We thank you in advance
for all of your support.
Well its time for our 2nd craft fair at
the Odd Fellows Hall in Big Oak Flat, CA.
This will be an annual event each Friday,
Saturday & Sunday after Thanksgiving.
We will be having flea market also weather
permitting.
Craft fair dates are Friday & Saturday, November 23 & 24 from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. and Sunday, November 25, from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m.
If you would like a space, call Jo Anne
Bacci at 209-962-5912.
Hope to see you there.
Recycling
Program
Oct. Nov Dec 12
By Tioga High School Students & Staff
Tioga High School would like to send
out a special thank you to Jerry Woolsey.
He helped our school with the recycling
program turning your donations into cash
for the students! We have used this money
for athletic items such as equipment, uniforms, sports tournament transportation,
fitness equipment, classroom items, educational field trips, and computer programs
that are used as supplemental learning
tools for students in the classroom!
Yosemite Highway Herald seeking an enthusiastic individual to take
the reins of “production manager” for
the 2013 play. This person would work
with the director to coordinate all aspects
of producing the show. If you’ve always
wanted to be the Cecil B. DeMille of
Groveland, please contact one of the board
members of Pine Cone Performers: Shirley Brasesco, President – 209-962-4815, or
other members Bob Swan, Anne Mingus,
Sandra Menacho, Anita Millard.
Rebekah’s Craft Veterans Day
By Peggy Andrews
Fair
By Jo Anne Bacci
By Brianna Deckard
For our first, big service this year, our
Service Club girls’ will be holding a blanket drive before the winter season. Anyone
in the community is welcome and this year
you will have two chances to come. It will
be held at the community hall on November 30 from 5-8 p.m. and on December 1
Many Groveland locals had the pleasure of attending the Pine Cone Players’
performances of “The Martins” in June,
but perhaps few are aware of what is needed to put on these productions each year. In
addition to the script, casting, and rehearsals, lots of hands are needed to produce
sets, obtain props and costumes, arrange
lighting and sound, print tickets, flyers and
programs, and purchase refreshments.
The Pine Cone Players are currently
On Sunday, November 11, at 11:00
a.m., there will be a short Veterans Day
ceremony at the Divide Cemetery on Memorial Drive off Highway 120. The flag
will be raised and lowered and taps will
be played by Roland Elliot. Please join us
to honor those who served and gave their
lives in service of our country.
Coulterville Community Club
Holiday Dinner
By Dale Silverman
The Coulterville Community Club
Holiday Dinner, is scheduled for Saturday, December 15 at the Old Schoolhouse.
Volunteers are needed, both cooks as well
as servers and a clean-up crew.
Cheryl Shores is handling the supplies
and Mike Kambeitz coordinating the volunteers.
To donate food or supplies, please
contact Cheryl, at [email protected], 209-878-3834. She can
email you the list of what is needed or go
over it via the phone.
If you are willing to volunteer your
time either the day of the Dinner or in
advance, please contact Mike Kambeitz
at [email protected] or call him at
209-658-0150.
By John L. Gray, Tuolumne County Supervisor, District 4
I have received a number of questions
recently concerning the newly completed
study, by the Tuolumne County Transportation Council (TCTC). The study is called
Tuolumne Tomorrow. Tuolumne Tomorrow is a study that deals with the planning
process for directing future growth and
enhancing the quality of life in Tuolumne
County across the next few decades.
Tuolumne Tomorrow is a coordinated effort between the City of Sonora, Tuolumne
County, Tuolumne County Transportation
Council and local residents who participated to develop a long-range vision for
growth and development and environmental protection. The growth scenario adopted by the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors is titled Distinctive Communities
Alternative.
The study is a tool to help assist the
County and its residents to plan for future
growth. The Blue Print process began in
late 2007. The work has been funded by
a grant from Cal Trans. Having this document in place will help the County secure
funding for future infrastructure improvements. A complete report on Tuolumne Tomorrow can be found on TCTC web page
www.tuolumnetransportationcouncil.org
One of the first time achievements has
been the establishment of a business plan
for Tuolumne County’s two airports. The
two airports operate as an enterprise fund.
As a business, they should at least pay for
themselves and as a primary goal not be
subsidized by the general fund. We are not
achieving that goal at this time. The purpose of the business plan is to quantify and
qualify how the airports can fulfill their potential and at the same time achieve the financial goal of at least breaking even. The
County operates two distinct airports. One
airport is in Columbia, the other at Pine
Mountain Lake in Groveland.
The completed business plan for the
two airports shows that if the assumptions
made in the plan are correct the airports
can be at a “breakeven point” in combined
budgets in 2015-16 budget years. For a
complete report on the Airport Business
plans go to Tuolumne County web site
www. tuolumnecounty.ca.gov
I have had a number of meetings dealing with Old Priest Grade issues. In those
meetings we have discussed concerns regarding line of sight safety when traveling west and the need for better signage
to discourage motor home and truck and
trailer traffic. The Cal Trans representative
assured me that he would look into those
above-mentioned issues and others concerning the route along the corridor and
come back with a plan for improvements.
I will continue dialogue with the State
Agency to make sure that the deficiencies
are corrected.
On October 13 I had the pleasure of
speaking at the dedication of the new Don
Pedro Fire House. What a great asset to the
community. I congratulate all that were involved in bringing this project to completion. Job well done!
As most of you are aware Lyle Turpin
will be ending his term as a Mariposa Supervisor this year. Lyle has been a great
person to work with on all issues. I wish
him the best of luck and look forward hearing more about his continued recovery.
I want to take one more opportunity to
remind all of you about the importance of
casting your vote on November 6. Locally,
one of the most important ballot measures
is Measure G in the Groveland district. I
went into detail in my August and September articles on the importance of passing
this ballot measure. Please remember this
is not a new tax. It is an extension of an
existing tax that helps provide necessary
funds for the 24/7 ambulance service in
Groveland. It takes a 2/3rds majority vote
in order for the measure to pass. It’s simple, without the funding from the measure
there will not be a 24/7 ambulance on the
hill. I should not have to explain to any of
you how devastating the loss of this vital
service would be to our quality of life. The
longer it takes to respond to an emergency
the less chance there is for survival.
Because of furlough and the holidays I
will not have office hours in Don Pedro and
Groveland in November and December.
There will not be an article in December.
I welcome your comments and invite
you to contact me. If needed, I can meet
with you in Don Pedro, Groveland or
Sonora by appointment.
Call 209-533-5521 or send me an
email at: [email protected]
November 2012, Page 5 Supervisor’s Corner
Garden Club Clippings
By Joyce Smith
Halloween in Downtown Groveland.
This great event makes Trick or Treating
special. The little gobblins get started early and you “have to see it to believe it.”
Garden Club members donate candy to be
given out at the Jail. Fun time for all!
The nominating committee has been
busy and will have a slate of new officers
for us to vote on at the November 12 meeting. Save the date as Regina Hirsch will be
our speaker. Regina will tell us about fall
planting and how to get your garden ready
for winter.
The Garden Club has started a Library
of Information of interest to gardeners.
You should have or will be receiving a list
of available titles by email Joanne Terwillger is in charge of this undertaking and has
been very busy getting it organized.
It’s almost Christmas Basket time.
Please members get your donation in for
the Mac and Cheese that the Garden Club
provides in the baskets.
Mark your calendar: Sunday, December 9, Garden Club will have their Installation/Christmas dinner at the Grill. You
should have this email information already.
Reservation deadline: November 19.
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Garden Club takes First Place for
Walking Adults in the 49er Parade. Yes,
they did have two dogs along and all were
well received. The Junior Gardeners enjoyed being a part of the entry, carrying the
banner.
Our thanks to Tony Flores and Dick
Faux for removing the old table tops and
benches at the jail and repairing them with
new lumber. It was a big job. Yes, they
are Garden Club members and are willing
workers. They also do the plant table at our
monthly meetings. Thanks Guys!
We were fortunate to have Marilyn
Field tell us the secret of growing African
Violets and Arlene Vorce tell us her secret for growing Orchids. Thanks ladies
for sharing your knowledge. Maybe the
next time we receive one of these beautiful
plants we will know what to do with it.
We had a ‘Fall winter’ work day at the
jail on Wednesday, October 24. We are preparing the garden with touches of color.
Speaking of color, it seems the long
hot summer is finally winding down and
we will be seeing fall colors. We have
some wonderful splashes of color all over
our area.
ONLY DISH GIVES YOU THE SAME CHANNELS
As the fall leaves swirl around your
feet an let the holidays begin. . . . Hooray!
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to spend
with family, and friends, especially here
in our beautiful community. It is also time
for our annual Christmas Craft Faire. This
year, for the first time, it will be sponsored
by Kiwanis.
The artisans are your neighbors and
friends. They have worked hard to bring
you their best. Come out and browse
through the community hall. New and
more crafters this year. We are open at 9
for the early birds and close at 4 both Friday, December 23 and Saturday, December 24. You never know what “special”
gift you may find. We have lots of interesting things to choose from. Join us and get
in the Christmas spirit a little early.
This year we will be doing something
different at the firestation with “Pictures
With Santa” on Saturday. Instead of
his sled, we will be taking pictures with
the newly restored antique fire engine. We
checked with Santa, and he has agreed that
it will be interesting and fun for young and
old alike. For $5 you can have your picture
taken with Santa on an antique fire engine.
See you at the Community Hall on Friday the 23 or Saturday the 24. Remember
on Saturday to stop by the firehouse and
have your picture taken with Santa.
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Helping Hands won “Best Community
Service” award and “Best of Parade” award
in the ‘49er Parade. We are so pleased with
the awards. Thanks to our able and well organized leaders, Hanna Bodle, Dale Elliott
and Dar Brown.
We must say a special thanks to: Robbin Bodle for driving the pickup and pulling
the trailer; Laurie and Richard McGlashan
for the use of their trailer; the Miller Brothers for their help; Abney Carpet with carpet
flooring; and Down to Earth for supplies.
We thank our local veterans for their
participation walking in front to honor our
Soldiers of both the past and present. (See
separate article).
We celebrated our 30 year Anniversary in a grand way. Thanks to all our volunteers who took part in this undertaking.
Warning! The local CHP officer is
being very diligent about the ‘no parking
from here to the corner’ sign in front of the
barn. Hopefully our customers and volunteers will not have an issue with this.
We set up for our Fall Clothing Giveaway after our General Meeting on October 11. The giveaway was held on October 12 and 13 at the Community Hall. We
were at the store for Halloween, giving out
candy. We work hard, have a lot of fun and
do good deeds to help our community. We
truly enjoy what we are doing. I’m proud
to be a Helping Hands Volunteer.
Hours change: On Monday, October
29 we will be changing our hours back to
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Welcome to new volunteers: Richard Fisher will be working at the Barn,
Mary Brown and Tarra Kuder/Moore will
be working in the back. Belinda Palmer
started in the front in October. We look forward to working with you. Jeanne Dugan
is moving to be nearer her daughter. Larry
Woodruff resigned to do ‘whatever’. Dar
has sent 200 boxes for “Support our Troops
Program”. Look for her separate article.
Our sympathy and prayers to Valerie
Napier and her family in the passing of
husband and father Ken.
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Line dancing is great for the body and
the mind.
Dr. Paul Donohue, who writes a daily
column in The Union Democrat, recently
had this to say about dancing: “Dancing
is an excellent exercise…. Dancing also
increases the heart rate, and provides the
same benefits that jogging and brisk walking provide. In an hour, dancers burn from 250
to 300 calories. If the dance is one of the
faster dances, the calories burned in an
hour can reach 400 or more. The constant
change of the direction of dance steps improves balance and provides exercise for
all the leg muscles.” Not to mention the
brain “muscles”! So the hour-and-a-half you could
spend at line dance class each week just
about makes up for that piece of cake you
had yesterday! Dancing in all of its forms
is great exercise, but the best things about
line dancing are that you can do it with or
without a partner, you can do it anywhere,
even in your living room, and you can do it
to virtually all types of music. Come join in the fun and get your
body and your mind moving – every Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Groveland
Community Hall. A minimal donation of
$2 is requested. For more information, call Sue Salnick at 962-4155.
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By Jo Anne Bacci
First Sunday at the Groveland community hall – Next event is November 4.
We now charge $6 adults and $3 for
children and that covers pancakes, eggs,
bacon, coffee, tea or hot chocolate. You
can get as many refills on coffee, and as
many pancakes as you would like. Bacon is getting expensive, and if we keep
serving it we would need to charge $7 for
adults and $4 for children.
We would like to ask the people that
tried the sausage to let us know what they
think. Please let the front desk person
know your opinion when you pay for the
next breakfast.
We are the cheapest breakfast in
town, and great place to visit with friends.
Join us and give us feedback on what
needs to be improved in our service.
Mountain Lutheran Church
By Dorothy Parker
As we give thanks for our blessings,
‘Excelling in Generous Giving’ is a good
theme for Christian Living. Our Grand
Stewardship Drive is on Sunday, November 4 and our President, Tom Carman will
be giving a Temple Talk to remind and encourage us of our yearly pledge. We will
conclude our Fall Stewardship Emphasis
by offering our 2013 Financial Pledges at
the end of our worship service. Immediately following our service we will enjoy
a Thanksgiving potluck lunch.
We have an interesting wall display in
our church. There are some signs suggesting that you “Fall into being generous” and
another “Fall into being thankful”. There
are also several letters on the wall thanking
our church for Second Mile Giving. Reading 2 Corinthians Chapter 8 is an inspirational section on giving.
We will collect non-perishable food
and personal items [soap, shampoo, lotion]
in the first part of November for local food
banks at Evangelical Free and First Baptist
Awana is Back
Wildwood Community Chapel is
pleased to announce Awana is back for the
season! We began our tenth year on Friday, September 21 and had a fun time welcoming all the children back. It is not too
late to have your child participate! They
can join us anytime between now and the
end of April.
Awana, which stands for “Approved
Workmen Are Not Ashamed,” is a Biblebased program for ages 3 years through
the 8th grade. It is a weekly Christian club
which offers Bible memory, lessons, songs,
fun games and chances to earn awards and
prizes for themselves and/or their teams.
Kids work through age-appropriate handbooks to memorize Scripture and/or do
service projects. Children will work with
Church.
Bible Study on our new subject, The
Old Testament for Beginners—the Bible
from Scratch, on November 15. This is a
most interesting subject and you are welcome to attend these classes. “Christ in Our
Home” devotional books are in so don’t
forget to pick one up.
We will be pleased to have Thrivent
Agent Jeff Castello here on November 18
to give an interesting talk on Thrivent’s
Financial’s awareness and about voting
for Chapter Leaders. He will also explain
Thrivent’s role with Habitat for Humanity.
Thrivent will also host a pizza and salad
lunch after the service.
Remember that all are welcome at
Mountain Lutheran Church. Our worship
service starts every Sunday morning at
10 a.m. After the service refreshments are
served and fellowship is enjoyed by all. We
are located at 13000 Down to Earth Court,
just off Ferretti Road, Groveland.
a leader in their group each week to assist
with going through the handbooks.
Our age groups: Cubbies is for ages 3
to 4 (or before Kindergarten); Sparks is for
grades K-2; T & T (Truth & Training) is for
grades 3-6, and Trek is for grades 7-8.
All children are welcome to join us
each Friday night from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
at Wildwood Community Chapel 10348
Fiske Road in Greeley Hill. Our Awana
program is free!
Wildwood Community Chapel is a
non-denominational church. We worship
on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. (traditional service) and 11:15 am (contemporary). Please
call Pastor Tony Perez at 209-878-3610
or Commander Jerry Howard at 209-8783776 with any questions.
Groveland Christian Church
The Christian Myth Blasters
By Vanessa Hall
Myth #3: If God existed, he wouldn’t
allow evil and suffering (part 1).
When the mother of a young girl
died from cancer, the girl vowed she
would never have anything to do with
God again. She kept her vow throughout
her long life and went to her grave as an
atheist.
We can sympathize with her sorrow
and helplessness. There’s not a person
among us who hasn’t faced pain and
tragedy. Rabbi Harold Kushner wrote
a bestseller called ‘When Bad Things
Happen to Good People’. He proposed
that while God is good and loving, He
is not in control of all that happens. Others suggest that God is all-powerful but
uncaring. Some, like the girl above, conclude that God must not exist at all.
Besides cancer, which takes over
500,000 lives in the world each month,
mankind has to endure earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and tidal waves. The
insurance companies call them “acts of
God.” The horrible Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 that killed more than 200,000
and the Chinese famine of 1960 that
killed 20 million are just two examples
in a long line of mind-numbing calamities. Why does a loving God let such
shocking catastrophes happen?
Many atheists insist that the “problem of evil” poses an insurmountable
problem for Christians. However, atheists can’t label anything as “evil” or
“good”. Under their worldview, there is
no foundation for determining right and
wrong other than personal opinion. Nietzsche even argued that what we call
evil might help the human race become
smarter or more agile. Most people reject this reasoning. They recognize that
things are not the way they should be,
and that there must be Someone outside
of ourselves who gives meaning to the
concepts of good and evil.
The Bible teaches that our world
was created in a state of perfection – with
no death, pain, or suffering. Because of
sin, our world is now cursed and fallen.
We all experience painful consequences
from this state of affairs. However, God
is good, He is powerful, and He cares
about everyone. He has a plan to right
all the wrongs. Christians call this “the
plan of redemption.” As part of His plan,
God became a man and endured intense
suffering and a horrific death on our behalf. Not only did this bring us salvation,
but it manifested His utter commitment
to us. Since He has experienced suffering, we know He is not indifferent to our
pain. When we suffer, He suffers with us.
God’s plan of redemption is ongoing, and it will be completed one day.
In the last book of the Bible it says that
“there will no longer be any curse” in
that day. God will overturn death itself,
He’ll dry all tears and remove all pain.
Those who believe in Him and love Him
will have a glorious future. Until then,
we can be assured of His presence and
love.
This is a two-part MythBlaster topic. Next month, we’ll address evil that
is human-caused. Are you experiencing suffering and grief? We’d like to be
God’s arms of love and support to you!
Please contact the pastor of Groveland
Christian Church at jackwoodland11@
gmail.com. Groveland Christian Church
meets at 18829 Foote Street (behind the
post office) each Sunday at 11 a.m. We’d
love to meet you!
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By Gail Tyler
We had a wonderful turn out for our
Historic Ravioli Dinner. Noble Grand Barbara Lyman and Susan Bramson did a wonderful job preparing and plating the food.
New Rebekah member, Karen Morse made
some of the best dessertst. Vice Grand
Elaine Mardquardt and volunteer Dave
Morse did a great job getting the food onto
the table for everyone to enjoy. Thanks to
all of you that supported our fund raiser.
We have three event coming in November. On the first Friday in November
is our monthly Bingo! Come and join us
on Friday, November 2 from 6 p.m. - 9
p.m. for some really great fellowship and
great fun. Cost for bingo is $5.00 for the 6
p.m early bird and $10 for the 7 p.m. regular bingo. Don’t forget to bring a white elephant item for our special white elephant
shopping game. There is soda, coffee and
snacks available for purchase. Join us at
the Coulterville IOOF Hall on Main Street
on Friday, November 2.
The very next morning, Saturday,
November 3, the Rebekah’s will hold a
Holiday Boutique from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Special this year, we are renting out
tables for anyone wishing to sell their own
crafts. A twelve foot table rents for $25,
ten foot table $15 and a six foot table for
$10. Contact Barbara at 878-3136, Elaine
at 852-2561 or Gail at 878-3792 to reserve
your table. The tables are moving fast so
get your reservation in quickly.
The Rebekah’s will be selling lots of
hand made items plus we will have our
famous “Christmas Surprise Boxes” again
this year. Make a point of stopping by and
doing some early Christmas shopping.
Our third event will be on Saturday,
November 17. We will have a Burrito
Brunch from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. This is a
build your own breakfast burrito with sausage, scrambled eggs, salsa, peppers, onions, cheese and more to chose from. Cost
will be $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for a
child under 10 years. Join us at the IOOF
Hall on Main Street in Coulterville for our
Burrito Brunch.
Every other month we will serve either a breakfast or dinner meal at the IOOF
Hall in Coulterville.
Dinners are served on the first Saturday of the month and breakfast is served
on the third Saturday of the month. Money raised from our events go to support
Rebekah charities, local charities and to
assist the Odd Fellows in preserving their
historical building. Thinking about joining
the Rebekah’s, contact Noble Grand Barbara Lyman at 878-3136.
Helping Hands
Make it Home...
By Dar Brown
“Making It Home For Christmas”
Campaign 2012
As you know, thousands of our brave
soldiers will NOT ‘make it home for
Christmas’, so the Helping Hands “Support
Our Troops”launched “Making It Home
For Christmas” – a campaign to try and
make being away from home at this special
time of year less stressful. Christmas Care
Packages will be mailed by mid-November
to be delivered in time for Christmas and
your donations are greatly appreciated.
Suggested donations include:
• Christmas Decorations, Christmas music
on CD
• Movies on DVD (even if not current)
• Christmas Candy
• Snacks – granola bars, nuts, crackers,
• Drink Mixes
• Tuna packs, canned meats, canned fruit
• Chewing Gum
• Top Ramen, Cup-o-Noodles
• Feminine lotions, shampoos. Feminine
hygiene products
• Anything personal you would care to send
Items may be dropped at Helping
Hands to Dar’s attention or contact Dar at
209-962-5930 for pickup or to drop off a
donation, and thank you!.
God Bless America and God Bless our
Troops.
Love Coulterville
By Monique Erisman
On Saturday, September 29, the town
of Coulterville was very busy. Close to 50
volunteers came out on that beautiful day
to show love and pride for their Gold Rush
town. The event was Love Coulterville;
a community-wide day of volunteering
where people came together to do something great for their town.
Love Coulterville is part of the Love
Our Cities movement that began five years
ago with the very first Love Modesto event.
The movement has spread to almost 40
different cities throughout the Valley and
Foothills. The goal is to demonstrate kindness, meet needs in practical ways and impact lives with love. People from all ages,
and backgrounds come together to make
their community a better place to live.
Love Coulterville was a huge success!
Volunteer projects included: painting, removing weeds, picking up garbage, helping at the Mariposa County History Museum, helping others and bringing cookies,
thank you cards/letters and encouragement
to the first responders in our area.
See Love Coulterville on page 10
By Willow Polson
There are a lot of great reasons to
stay right here in Groveland for your holiday shopping needs. With the price of gas
hitting new records, there’s no reason to
waste all that money driving off the hill
when there are so many fantastic gifts to be
found locally.
Our community of merchants is surprisingly diverse, and when you explore
these stores, you’ll likely say “I didn’t
know they had that!” Some offerings are
obvious. Dori’s Tea Cottage has tea and tea
pots, Precision Optics has sunglasses and
readers. But did you know that Dori’s also
carries wine glasses, artisan cheeses, bak-
ing mixes, jewelry and oil paintings? I bet
you weren’t aware that Precision Optics
has designer clothing and cozy winter accessories like hats and scarves.
Most people know that The Groveland
Hotel has an impressively large Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence wine list,
and you can buy bottles from this list of
nearly 650 labels for gift giving. However,
if your wine should happen to “accidentally disappear” before you get to December
25, the hotel has a lot of other great gifts,
from jewelry and watches to clothing and
Mary Francis collectible handbags.
A new store in town this year is
Yosemite Adventure Supplies, which features camping and fishing supplies, wildlife and Yosemite items, handmade crochet
hats, canvas prints and metal art, winter apparel and seasonal giftware. Yosemite Adventure Supplies is located upstairs at the
corner of Main Street and Ponderosa Way,
right across the street from Serendipity,
which offers a surprisingly wide selection
of antiques, gift items and pieces by local
artisans made right here in our community.
Of course, the Groveland Pharmacy
and Mar-Val’s Main Street Market have a
lot of great gift ideas too, along with Helping Hands, which some have come to call
“the Groveland Macy’s.” And don’t forget
about Firefall Coffee, Miss Kailey’s, Down
to Earth, Trendz 120, Mountain Sage, and
all the other great shopping opportunities
Groveland has to offer!
Don’t just drive through town, get out
of your car and explore all the wonderful
shops right here in Groveland. You’re sure
to be surprised! When we shop local, everyone benefits.
Watch for more savings opportunities,
including merchant prize drawings and a
grand prize to be announced soon. Visit
groveland.org for more information.
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Tioga High School
Stock Market
By Ryan Dutton
Groveland Investors! The school year
is back under way again at Tioga High
School and that means another season of
Stock Market Competitions in Personal Finance!
We are offering the Groveland community to get in on the fun this year and
play along with the students! We have our
free market competition website that allows the kids to purchase stocks that follow right alongside the real market prices.
The website is www.howthemarketworks.
com and once registering for free you can
search for our classroom contest which is
titled “Tioga Stock Market”.
Once joining, you will be given
$20,000 in investor cash and will be allowed to purchase any non-international
security from stocks to mutual funds $1.00
and up.
The kids compete throughout the year
and are given cash prizes at the end of the
school year from winning the contest. To
help students learn and understand the topic of diversification, students can only win
the competition is they have accumulated
10 stocks or more throughout the school
year.
Students in class are also split up into
teams and participate in a separate contest
that they must meet with team members
to discuss investment options and make
decisions as a group rather than just themselves.
We invite you to join in on the fun and
challenge yourselves and our students as
we learn more about the world of investments!
If you have questions, are having trouble finding our contest, or would like to
donate for our year-end cash prize for the
students, please contact me on my school
email at [email protected] or call
209-878-3834. Thank you and good luck!
Yosemite Highway Herald Bird Walk
On Wednesday, November 7, and the
first Wednesday of every month, Jeanne
Ridgley will lead a birding walk at the
Groveland Community Services property
at 18966 Ferretti Road, Groveland. The
property encompasses an area of more than
200 acres of oak, pine and willow habitat
with three water storage ponds. 131 species
of birds have been seen there since November of 2007.
Jeanne will meet the group in the
GCSD parking lot at 8:00 a.m. Bring binoculars and a birding field guide if you have
one. Rain will cancel the trip. The walk will
last about two-three hours. If you have any
questions, call Jeanne at 962-7598.
Love Coulterville, from page 8
Everyone involved had a great time
and we got a lot accomplished! We finished out the day with a free hot dog luncheon at the Coulterville Park. This was a
great opportunity to get to know our neighbors and build friendships. Not to mention,
feeding all those hungry people!
The Love Coulterville Team would
like to thank all the volunteers that came
and for those who donated cookies, cases
of waters and food for the event. A special
thank you goes out to Mariposa County
Facilities and Maintenance Department for
providing the paint and supplies for all the
painting projects. This event was a success
because of all of you who supported Love
Coulterville.
Our next Love Coulterville event will
take place on Saturday, April 27, 2013.
Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun
and satisfaction of making their community a great place to live. To find out more
about Love Coulterville, please visit www.
lovecoulterville.com. To find out what other cities are joining in the Love movement,
check out: www.loveourcities.org.
PMLAA News
By Larry Jobe
Our November 3 meeting features
the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Search
and Rescue Team. It will be held at Vicky
and Jeff’s Benzene’s new hangar. We will
have our usual potluck and as always, main
course dishes are appreciated.
In December Connie and Alan Buchner will hold a dinner and dance at their
hangar. The date is December 1 so mark
your calendars.
All who attended enjoyed our October
6 airport days. Our local pilots in a variety
of aircraft gave 59 young people a flight
under the EAA Young Eagles program.
Some interesting aircraft were on display along with Clay Lacy’s beautifully
restored DC 3 in United Air Lines livery.
The DC 3 is the first plane Clay flew for
United Air Lines and it is recognized as
the plane which made commercial airline
travel available to everyone.
Model planes were expertly flown by
some of our local RC members. The day’s
activities were opened with a parachutist
dropping in while the national anthem was
played and our flag was trailed behind the
descending jumper.
To add to the excitement there were
five races between airplanes and various
vehicles.
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November 2012, Page 11 Volunteer Day
By Virginia Gustafson
It was a fun and productive volunteer
day at Tuolumne Trails. Three different
brushing crews cleared trails and made
new picnic areas.
An industrious team built an “Old
West” façade around our chicken/turkey
coops. Painting crews worked on metal
handrails alongside the path to the cabins,
the trim on the bunkhouses and touching
up a year’s worth of scuffs and scratches in
the Great Hall.
Other assignments: Planting daffodils
at the entrance to camp. The ground was
hard, but the flowers will be beautiful.
Building a fence around our new
campfire area.
Last but certainly not least, our wonderful kitchen crew, planned, prepared and
served a delicious camp lunch.
Remember: $10 raffle tickets are still
available for a chance on a brand new
Ford Fiesta (or $10,000 cash). Call Jerry
Staff photo
L to R: Becky Johnson, Joe Hopkins and
Steve Schuda
at 962-7916. The winner will be chosen on
Thursday, November 8 at our evening
benefit in San Jose at Adobe headquarters.
Tickets for the San Jose benefit are
$45 and include wine, hors d’oeuvres,
music, auction items, door prizes, and a
chance to meet many of our special campers and their sponsors. Contact Jerry at
962-7916. We hope to see all our Bay Area
supporters there!
Priest Station Café
Friday Dinner & Movie Nights
By Denise Anker
Starting November 9, we’ll be showing movies on Friday nights at Priest Station Café. November’s movie is “The
Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” starring Judi
Dench, Maggie Smith and Bill Nighy. In
this 2012 comedy, English retirees head
to India to stay in a supposedly newly
restored hotel. Less luxurious than its
advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways. A menu consisting of Chicken Curry, Basmati Rice, Raita, Naan and
Mango pudding will match the theme of
the movie. Limited selections from Priest
Station Café’s regular menu will also be
available. The movie follows dinner service. Please call 962-1888 for reservations as seating is limited. Dates of the
movie are: November 9, 16, 23 and 30.
December’s Friday movie is “Roman
Holiday” (1953) starring Gregory Peck
Diabetes Day
instructors, pharmaceutical consultations,
weight loss education and resources, information about cardiac and pulmonary
health, free diabetes-related products and
resources, neuropathy screening, blood
sugar monitoring, and prizes!
Learn new ways to prevent or control
diabetes at this community event. Please
R.S.V.P. by calling 209-536-5151 and to
view the schedule of events visit www.sonoramedicalcenter.org/events-and-classes
Every Friday Night starting November 9, 2012
November Movie: Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (comedy)
Indian Menu: Chicken Curry, Basmati
Rice, Raita, Naan, Rice Pudding
Time & Dates:
5:00 p.m., November 9, 16, 23 & 30
December Movie: Roman Holiday (comedy)
Italian Menu: Home made Lasagna,
Antipasto, Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert
Time & Dates:
5:00 p.m., December 9, 14, 21 & 28
Seating is Limited
Call for information and reservations 962.1888
Call for lunch specials starting at $7.99
Weekend Dinner Specials
First weekend: German. Second weekend: Jambalaya. Third
weekend: Pasta. Fourth weekend: Turkey
Winter Hours
Monday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday an Sunday: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Yosemite Highway Herald
Sonora Regional Medical Center will be hosting a free Diabetes on November 9, from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m., at the Live Well Be Well Center located at 19747 Greenley Road in Sonora.
Any patient, family member or friend
is invited to attend. There will be a free
hearty soup lunch, nutrition classes and
demonstrations by registered dietitians,
exercise classes led by Live Well Be Well
and Audrey Hepburn; our menu will be
Italian featuring home-made lasagna.
Starting November 5 we start our winter business hours at Priest Station Café. In
order to give our staff a break, we will be
closed for dinner Mondays through Thursdays. Dinner will be served Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and we’re cooking
breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings. As always, we are open for lunch 7
days a week. We’ll re-open for weekday
dinner service on April 1, 2013.
Beginning November 5 we’re offering budget-friendly lunch specials Monday
through Friday. And we’ll continue with
German dinners on the first weekends,
Jambalaya on the second weekends, Pasta
on the third weekends, and Turkey dinners
on the fourth weekends of each month. We
serve these weekend dinner specials on a
year-round basis.
Back by Popular Demand:
Movie Nights at Priest Station Cafe!
Page 12, November 2012
Yosemite Highway Herald The Groveland Hotel
It’s Holiday Season in Groveland
By Sue Donem
November is a month of anticipation.
October is a bit early and by December
we’re off and running toward the last two
big holidays of the year. Whether we’re
pining over the coming end of 2012 or relieved life will move forward without the
constant political commentary, November
is the beginning of Holiday Season!
Groveland merchants have worked together to create a Shop Local campaign, a
positive move for each of us. It’s easy to
overlook the many gift options available
on The Hill as we point our toes toward
Sonora and the valley. Yet, as gas prices
rise like helium balloons, filling our Christmas lists locally has a certain appeal.
The gift selections are quite diverse
and you can find something special to satisfy nearly every request on your list. Coffee, tea, wine, jewelry, purses, apparel, art
from canvases to metal, outdoor camping
and fishing, toys, dolls, books, T-shirts, ar-
tisan offerings, giftware and gift certificate
options are yours for the choosing.
Take time to stroll through Groveland
and you’ll find plenty of treasures.
Several vendors are including prize
drawings and a Grand Prize is on the horizon for one lucky winner. Check online at
www.groveland.org for even more savings!
Winter Magic has come to the
Groveland Hotel’s Cellar Door restaurant.
This Dinner Theater series is scheduled
once per month through February for magical, mysterious fun and entertainment. Magicians are highly skilled member of Hollywood’s famous and elite Magic Castle.
Mentalist Lawrence Lemon performs
“impossible feats of magic and mind-reading” on Friday, November 16. TV showman Naathan Phan shares his magic prowess “with the help of a few feathered and
furry friends” on Friday, December14.
The Emmy-nominated Larry Wilson of
California Native Plants
Society, Foothills Chapter
Jennie Haas, Botanist with the
Stanislaus National Forest, will present
the findings to date, of the inventory of
vascular plants, bryophytes and lichens for
the Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River Corridor. Call 209-588-0484 for information.
General meeting: Thursday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m.. Location: Tuolumne
County Library, 480 Greenley Road,
Sonora. Refreshments will be served.
Dick Clark Presents and Evening at the
Improv will “astound you” on Saturday,
January 19, 2013.
Finally, Bay area favorite and TV entertainer John Gardiner will astonish “with
his prestidigitation and close-up slight-ofhand” on Friday, February 22, 2013.
Seating for dinner show begins at 7:00
p.m. The entertainer will roam the audience
to perform close up slight-of-hand for a 45
minute show. Following an intermission for
dinner, the stage show starts at 8:30 p.m.
A $10 cover charge per person is in addition to the cost for dinner.
We’re excited to report that a special
guest will be joining us on Halloween
night: The Honorary Mayor of Groveland
herself, Kay Glaves, will be greeting the
costumed treat-seekers in the dining room!
Come watch the kids, big and small,
as you enjoy Executive Chef Ray Sarkis’
cuisine supreme. Be sure to order dessert
so you’re not tempted to dip your hand
into the candy cauldron!
Thanksgiving dinner is on the menu
with plenty of tasty autumn favorites. Our
new Executive Chef Ray Sarkis has cre-
ated a tempting array starting with Harvest
Soup, Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
with a cider vinaigrette, and Grilled Oysters. Entree choices are Slow Roasted Freerange Turkey, Pineapple-glazed Smoked
Ham or Rib Roast, each with a bounty of
flavorful dishes.
Dessert options include Pumpkin
Cheesecake and Pecan Pie.
December holidays are equally well
represented with Christmas and New
Year’s Eve menus imaginative and delightfully toothsome. Entertainment for the
Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Party is well past
the planning stage with J. Black, The Party
Man! He has all the music and moves for
Motown, Top 40 Hits and Classic Rock
dance music. Plan now to celebrate the
New Year with a high energy Party and
Champagne Toasts!
Call to make your reservations for an
evening of Magical Entertainment, and reserve your seats for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve holiday dinners
online at www.groveland.com/dining - via
email: [email protected] - or
by phone: 209-962-4000 or 800-273-3314.
November 2012, Page 13 Adventist Health
Sonora Regional Medical Center Named Among Top in the Nation
By Karen O’Brien
is proven to exceed the care provided at
most other hospitals.”
Each of the hospitals that were named
as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures met two 95 percent performance
thresholds on 2011 accountability measure
data.
First, each hospital achieved 95 percent or above on a single, composite score
that includes all the accountability measures for which it reports data to The Joint
Commission.
Sonora Regional Medical Center
earned 98.9 percent for the composite
score. Second, each hospital met or exceeded 95 percent performance on every
accountability measure for which it reports
data to The Joint Commission.
Each accountability measure represents an evidence-based practice – for example, giving aspirin at arrival for heart
attack patients and giving antibiotics one
hour before surgery.
“We understand that what matters
most to patients is safe, effective care.
That’s why we have made a commitment
to providing positive patient outcomes
through evidence-based care processes,”
says Jeff Eller, President and CEO.
“I am proud of everyone who has
worked to earn this distinction and would
like to recognize the attention to detail of
our quality initiative leaders, medical staff,
and clinical leaders.”
For more information about The Joint
Commission, the award for Top Performers
on Key Quality Measures, and to see the
full list of facilities who have earned this
distinction, visit www.jointcommission.
org/accreditation/top_performers.aspx
About Sonora Regional Medical Center. Sonora Regional Medical Center is a
not-for-profit 152-bed health care facility
including 72 acute beds, 12 swing beds, 68
skilled nursing beds and a large network of
clinics, owned and operated by Adventist
Health/Roseville, California. In addition to
emergency and acute care services, other
Sonora Regional Medical Center services
include advanced cardiac care, cancer
center, diagnostic imaging, home health,
hospice, intensive care, obstetrics, rural
health, surgical services, wellness center,
wound care and hyperbaric oxygen, and
over 20 primary care, urgent care and specialty clinics. The Medical Center provided
289,799 outpatient visits in 2011. Staffed
by over 175 physicians, 1,250 employees,
and 175 volunteers, Sonora Regional Medical Center is the largest private employer
in Tuolumne County. To find a physician
in the area, contact the Physician Referral
Line at 209-536-3344.
For more information about the Medical Center visit www.sonoramedicalcenter.
org
About Adventist Health. Sonora Regional Medical Center is part of Adventist
Health, a faith-based, not-for-profit integrated health care delivery system with
nearly 20,000 employees serving communities in California, Hawaii, Oregon and
Washington. Founded on Seventh-day Adventist health values, Adventist Health provides compassionate care in 17 hospitals,
more than 130 physician and rural health
clinics, 14 home care agencies and four
joint-venture retirement centers. We invite
you to visit www.adventisthealth.org for
more information.
Yosemite Highway Herald
Sonora Regional Medical Center has
earned national recognition for providing
quality care.
The Joint Commission has named the
Medical Center one of the nation’s Top
Performers on Key Quality Measures in
recognition of exemplary performance in
using evidence-based clinical processes
that are shown to improve care for certain
conditions including heart attack, heart
failure and pneumonia.
The Medical Center is in the top 18
percent of hospitals in the nation which
have earned this distinction for attaining
and sustaining excellence in accountability
measures in 2011.
Sonora Regional Medical Center, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Modesto/Manteca,
and Sutter Tracy Community Hospital are
the only facilities in the vicinity to earn this
award.
“Our focus on quality has merited
this award but more important is the exceptional level of care we provide for our
patients,” says Julie Kline, RN, Vice President for Patient Care. “We are providing
high-quality, safe, compassionate care that
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Photo courtesy of Wayne Phillips
GAINs Community Award
By Rudy Manzo
GAINs President Barbara Broad made
a special appearance at the Groveland Rotary Club meeting to present Jim Thayer
with the prestigious Community Service
Award Plaque. Earlier Barbara had presented the same award to Donna Thayer at
the Soroptimist meeting.
Jim Thayer gives tirelessly of his time
to help those in our community who need
food, clothing, blankets, etc. Both Jim
and Donna make numerous phone calls
to those on the list that need help and get
them to the Food Closet which is held at
the Groveland Evangelical Free Church
on the third Friday of each month. Jim has
been very ingenious acquiring enough refrigerators and freezers where all goods
are stored prior to the give away. Jim and
Donna also coordinate produce coming in
through Mar-Val and the county food supply depot. This is a difficult job and Jim
does it because he cares about the welfare
of our citizens. He walks softly, but carries
a big stick and never likes to take credit for
what he does. That is typical Jim Thayer,
The Silent Worker.
At the end of the presentation, Jim
stood and stated that without all of the volunteers that help out with the food distribution at the Food Closet and the ATCA food
give away at Mary Lavaroni Park, the job
would not get done. Rotary salutes Jim for
exemplifying the Rotary Creed “Service
Above Self.”
Courtesy photo
Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System
By Carolyn Botell
The last YARTS bus from Sonora to
Yosemite departed on Sunday, September
30, after a historical new service provided by the National Park System, through
Tuolumne County Transportation Council.
The goal is to continue providing the ser-
vice in 2013, and to see more people in our
communities enjoying the relaxed ride. We
will have a short survey available for those
people that participated this year. Please
check www.yarts.tctc.htm for a copy.
Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified School District
Part-time Positions
Tenaya Elementary School is announcing a couple of part-time, temporary
positions:
Instructional Aide I, and Temporary
Instructional Aide II – Intensive Special
Needs.
For information and full job description/duties, please contact Jennifer Shimer,
District Secretary at 209-962-5765, Ext #
1006.
Tenaya High School
Yosemite Highway Herald Student of the
Month
By Rhonda Crow
Nichole Martinez, in the second
grade, is a joy to have in class. She is
always well behaved and has excellent
manners. She works hard and uses her
time wisely to complete her class work
accurately. Nichole sets a good example
for other students.
Nichole was nominated by her
teacher, Mrs. Sharon Groh.
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535 Union Ave., Campbell, California 95008
Big Doings in Town
By Dale Silverman
Breakfast and a gold party is taking
place on Veterans Day. The next History
Center’s monthly pancake breakfast falls
on Veterans Day, November 11. The Old
School House in Historic Coulterville, located at the corner of Broadway and Cemetery streets will be decked out in red, white
and blue to salute our veterans.
Breakfast is served from 8 to 11 a.m.
Treat your veteran to a generous serving of
eggs, ham or sausage, pancakes, fresh fruit
and beverage for only $5 for adults, $3 for
children or a family “package” for $15 (2
adults & 2 children). Pancakes are all you
can eat.
This is the final opportunity to participate in the holiday raffle, as the winners will be drawn that morning! The first
prize is a beautiful, hand crocheted, white
tablecloth and gift certificate from Coulterville’s Sierra Flowers for a Holiday Bouquet, with second and third prizewinners
receiving $50 gift cards.
Also taking place on the 11th is a fund
raising opportunity that allows you to raise
some cash for the holidays while also helping out the museum!
Representatives of the Gold Refiners
will be at the museum at 10:30 a.m. that
morning to offer you cash for your gold
and other precious metals.
There is no obligation or fee of any
kind. You will see your items weighed and
analyzed in front of you and a cash offer
will be made.
The proceeds of these activities are
used to maintain and operate the museum,
located at the intersection of Highways 49
and 132.
A Holiday Bazaar is being planned
for December’s History Center breakfast.
Please help us make this year’s bazaar a
success by donating and sharing your creative skills. The items (pre-priced) may be
dropped off at the History Center office
Monday or Thursday mornings 9 a.m. to
12 p.m., or at the museum itself, Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. before
December 1. All items must be unused
and will be greatly appreciated. Pot holders, gift wrap, ornaments, soft toys, greeting cards, croqueted snowflakes, whatever
you make … be creative!
There is a craft workshop scheduled for Wednesday, November 14 from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call the museum at
878-3015 if you want to attend one or both
so we can have sufficient supplies on hand.
Words From Zee French – By Tuolumne Tom
Find answers on page 19
Across
1. ____ Christian Andersen
5. Obstruct a stream
10. Formerly
13. Mideast monarchy
14. Mineral salt found near
Death Valley
15. Criminal gangs
16. “Enjoy your meal”
18. In a murderous frenzy
19. Missouri River tributary
20. Yugoslavian leader
21. Inactive
22. "Good ___ Charlie Brown"
24. Not in neutral
26. Oil palm genus
29. Forcibly seize control
30. Beatles' "Lovely Rita
Meter ___"
31. Lounge around
34. Some laptop computers
37. Common contraction
38. Reduced diplomatic
tension
40. Mideast Federation
41. Greek alphabet letter
43. Jewish calendar month
44. Early Egyptian God
45. Metric units of force
47. Way out
49. Dredge a harbor, e.g.
51. Restaurant customer
53. Apiece
54. Prop for Harry Potter
56. Beatles "____ Days a
Week"
60. Outrigger canoe variant
61. Meet at a certain time and
place
63. European salamanders
64. Wild sheep of Africa
65. Flemish painter Van ___
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4
5
16
8
9
10
27
35
36
58
59
21
24
28
25
29
31
37
32
33
34
38
39
42
45
12
18
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30
41
11
15
20
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49
7
17
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26
6
14
40
43
44
46
47
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51
48
52
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54
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61
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64
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66
67
68
66. Recipe amt.
67. 1967 Lee Marvin film
"____ Blank"
68. Retailer ___ Fifth Ave.
Down
1. Beggar or vagabond
2. O.T. Book after Joel
3. Grandmother, in slang
4. Captured or hung up
5. Text and graphics on
computer paper: Abbr.
6. Narrow mountain ridge
7. Theme or design
8. Word preceding cost or
pricing
9. Regional dialect
10. Author's pseudonym
11. Deadly virus
12. Post-glacial gravel ridge
15. Large European marine
fish
17. Precedes -scope or -meter
23. ___Royale Nat'l Park
25. Like Playboy centerfolds
26. Give off
55
56
57
62
27. Plaster's partner
28. General's errand runner
29. Forearm bone
32. He invented the elevator
33. Spanish law
35. Nation on the Mekong
36. Boxer & McCain: Abbr.
38. 1 Across, .e.g.
39. Allowance for waste
42. Lice-caused disease
44. "Her flight _____ at 2 PM"
46. Shroud or swaddle
48. Fancy that!
49. Transportation hub
50. Certain noblemen
51. Boredom
52. PC expansion slot circuit
board
55. Precedes –dynamic or
-space
57. Spanish portrait artist
58. ____ Finn
59. Sounds of disapproval
62. Dec. hours in Delaware
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November 2012, Page 15 Northern Mariposa County History Center
Page 16, November 2012
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
A Healthier Community in Mariposa County
Does your meal come with a side of
secondhand smoke?
Recently, two local restaurants/cafes
with outdoor dining areas adopted a voluntary tobacco-free/smoke-free policy. These
businesses protect patrons and workers from the dangerous health effects of
breathing in secondhand smoke, and provide nonsmokers and those who are trying
to quit with a smoke-free dining experience. This action also reduces places where
young people can learn to smoke.
Secondhand smoke is especially harmful to children. Children exposed to secondhand smoke get colds, ear infections,
bronchitis, pneumonia and have asthma
attacks. Recently, hundreds of tobacco
butts were picked up near or around local
businesses. Tobacco butts start many fires,
small children pick them up, and the butts
end up in our water ways. They are also an
unattractive image to our many community
visitors, who support our local businesses.
Mariposa County can be healthier. If
you know of a Mariposa County restaurant/café owner with an outdoor dining
area who is interested in free advertising,
and making Mariposa County a healthier
community for its residents and visitors by
adopting a tobacco-free/smoke-free policy
(no cost to restaurant owners), please have
them contact the Mariposa County Health
Department 966-3689.
Other organizations that adopted a
tobacco-free policy include our local hospital and farmers market. Thank you for
making a difference in Mariposa County.
Darcy Matlock, Public Health Educator, Tobacco Education Coalition.
Letters Policy
The Yosemite Highway Herald
welcomes letters to the Editor for publication.
Letters should be typewritten, (maximum
250 words) and be tasteful, responsible and
deal with subjects of general interest. The
writer must sign the letter and include his or
her address and phone number. The Herald
reserves the right to edit for style and brevity.
Please, no commercials. Any letters that do
not conform to this policy will be discarded.
Time change
Remember to set your clocks
back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday,
November 4 as we switch back to
Standard Time.
Property Development
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call Anna or Alan at:
962-5339 or 770-7169
By Steven Penney
Brine ingredientes:
1 1/4 cups, KOSHER salt (not regular - use kosher)
1 cup brown sugar
10 whole cloves (or a scant tsp of
ground garlic)
3 teaspoons, black peppercorns
1 gallon (4 quarts) apple juice or
cider (non-alcoholic)
1 quart of orange juice
The peel from one orange or one
tangerine (colored part only - not
white pith)
Optional: 3 teaspoons, dried
thyme and/or 3 teaspoons, dried sage
Combine all ingredients in a
non-reactive pot (* see note at the
end), bring mixture to a boil, lower
heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes
(partly covered). Allow brine to cool
completely.
Rinse turkey under cool running
water, inside and out (remove giblets
from body cavity - but reserve them,
if desired, for giblet gravy).
Pat turkey dry with paper towels,
then immerse turkey in cooled
brine. Turkey should be completely
submerged in liquid (place a plate on
top of the bird if necessary to keep it
covered with the liquid).
You can also use a plastic bag to
place the turkey in for the brining
process, as long as it can be sealed
good, so as not to leak in the refrigerator, squeezing most of the air out,
so the brine will contact most of the
turkey. Turn it occasionally in the
refrigerator to ensure even brining.
Cover the pot and refrigerate for
at least 10 hours, up to 24 hours.
Remove turkey, rinse, pat dry,
and roast as usual. Just be careful
about cooking times. Brined turkeys
take shorter time to cook. Roast in
the oven at 325 degrees until internal
temperature of the turkey breast
reaches 165.
Let the roast turkey sit at room
temperature for at least 1/2 an hour
prior to carving.
* Note: Be sure that the container
for the turkey in brine is non-reactive: Use enamel, glass, crockery,
stainless steel, even a plastic bucket
- never cast iron or aluminum. The
pot should be just large enough to
contain the turkey (so the brine will
be sufficient to cover the bird).
Helen Lawfer recipes will return in December
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Cracks
Down on
Scammers
By Marv Dealy
There are any number of people out
there who would like you to believe that
something is wrong with your computer
when that is not true. They get your attention with scareware, a fake “scanning your
computer—found a problem” message, or
with an email or even a phone call.
Scareware, unlike malware, may not
even exist—the point is to frighten you
into buying something that is of no benefit,
like a “scan of your computer” that really
does nothing, or a download of antivirus
software to get rid of a nonexistent bug.
Others want you to buy and download a
useless registry cleaner or other program
to “speed up your PC.”
I doubt that a stunning $163,000,000
fine that the Federal Trade Commission
(FTC) imposed on a defendant in a fake
tech support scam will put a stop to the
practice. There’s too much money to be
made for the bad guys and girls to stop trying to part us from our hard earned money.
You regular readers know that I’ve
talked a lot about Internet, email and phone
scams in the past. A tech support scam can
range from an email to an advertisement
on a website to a phone call from someone
claiming to be from Microsoft.
The scam involves a claim that a scan
has found a virus on or something else
wrong with your computer, and you need
to pay some money to company XYZ right
now to get it resolved. In some instances,
victims ultimately allow remote access to
their computers—if you can’t trust Microsoft, after all, who can you trust?
The problem is that these scareware
scam artists haven’t really found anything wrong with your computer, and they
haven’t scanned it either. They haven’t
done anything except get you to click on
a link and give them money or answer a
phone call during which they hope they’ll
be able to convince you to send them money. If you give them your credit card information during the phone call, we’ll assume
they’re off to the races and you’re paying
for the outing.
There are lots of victims, even though
reputable companies such as Microsoft,
your bank, or any online store will quickly
assure you that they will never email or call
you to either to say they found a bug on
your computer or that they lost your information and you need to go to a website to
re-enter it before all hell breaks loose.
the United States—I was more likely to get
a recording that said “hey, we’re having
problems with our email service. We know
about it. There’s no reason for you to stay
on the line, and in fact we’re going to hang
up on you now.”
I paraphrased a little there, but not a lot.
You can Google Network Solutions email
problems and you’ll find a slew of people
who like me have had it up to our eyeballs
and are going to move our business as soon
as we can find a solution. That’ll take some
time and effort that would be better spent
elsewhere.
It’s odd that I’ve been a loyal customer
of Network Solutions for so long and have
spent so much money with them that I’m
rated as a “Gold Customer.” I shudder
to think how they treat their “silver” or
“bronze” customers. If you want to be in
a customer service business, you better act
like it.
That’s it for this month from The Computer Guy—e-mail me at marv.dealy@
throck.com
Marv Dealy has written more than
a thousand columns about technology
and how he hates computers. He founded
Throckmorten Enterprises in San Francisco in 1988 and moved the company to Big
Oak Flat in 1996. In addition to support
for a large Silicon Valley company’s webinar group, the company provides website
design and computer repairs, publishes
the Yosemite Gazette, and offers wireless
Internet access in some areas. Fall hours
Monday thru Friday, 10 to 4-ish. 209 9627308 www.Throck.com
November 2012, Page 17 THE COMPUTER GUY
In the event that you accidentally fall
prey to one of these scams, you need to
take some immediate steps to protect you,
your computer, and any confidential information on it, such as your Social Security
number, banking information, or lists of
passwords. If you suspect your computer
has been compromised you need to change
the login password, or if you don’t have
one that you have to enter when you turn
your computer on, give it one.
The FTC also recently clamped down
on companies that rent computers, saying
that some had illegally included software
on rented computers that would allow remote access to the contents or activities
on the computers, as well as allow for the
tracking of the devices. None of that is legal, and it’s all dangerous and intrusive.
Network Solutions has turned into a
terrible hosting solution.
I’ve used a company called Network
Solutions on and off for many years to
host different websites as well as to serve
our email accounts. You can imagine how
happy I have been over the past few weeks
to see the quality of service this company
provides as it relates to our email drop so
hard into the basement that it broke through
the floor.
On several occasions last week, our
email either wasn’t receiving or sending,
and since we pretty much live and die at
the shop on our ability to email with our
clients, this is a bad thing. Upon calling
the tech support numbers—which used to
feature helpful people who sounded like
they probably lived in the middle part of
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Tioga High School
Student of the
Month
By Cynthia Green
Brandy Johnson, from her first day
as a freshman at Tioga, she has shined as
an outstanding student and role-model.
Following in the footsteps of her
two big brothers, graduates of Tioga and
both now proud servicemen, she has excelled in every class. Not only consistently earning the highest grades, she is
a tutor and mentor to younger students
as well as an invaluable help to teachers.
Her work ethic and desire for understanding are an inspiration to all who know
her. As this year’s Valedictorian, she has
her pick of several colleges, but hopes to
attend Menlo College in the Silicon Valley where she plans to study accounting.
The entire Tioga Family is very proud
of her and her achievements. Brandy is the
daughter of Bobby Snow of Big Oak Flat.
Tioga High School
By Ryan Dutton
Tioga High School and its Landscaping class students would like to thank a
number of community members for their
generous donations already this school
year! The kids have been hard at work during each class period learning about landscape design, planting, caring for plants,
pruning, as well as constructing a waterfall
pond by the office that is close to being finished!
Full Plate Diet
By Marilyn Wilcox
The New York Times Bestseller book,
The Full Plate Diet, is not a diet. It is learning to change the way you eat, with the
help of others who are doing it with you.
This fun and interactive method is the
natural way to lose weight. For 8 sessions
you will work together in a small group
sharing together as you learn what work
best for you. The method used is simple
but it is the essential key to slimming down
and becoming healthier.
Search via Goggle for The Full Plate
Diet and read for yourself what others
say about the program. The official site is
www.fullplatediet.org.
Do not miss the free information session. It will be held on Thursday evening,
January 3, 2013, 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. at
the Groveland Seventh-day Adventist
Church on Elder Lane. Call or e-mail
Barbara Lonnstrom at 209-962-0778,
[email protected] if you have
questions.
MLK Jr. Committee
Art & Essay Contest
By Kathleen Malloy
Attention Students! MLK Jr. Committee wants you! Win money! Earn fame!
Maybe fame is a little over the top …
however, the Motherlode Martin Luther
King Jr. committee is looking for students
to compete in their annual art and essay
contest. This years’ theme for artwork,
poetry and essays is The Importance of
Justice in Society. The committee will be
awarding cash prizes of $200, $100 and
$50 to winning students.
Essays should be 750 words or less.
Please put your name, phone number,
grade level and school on the back of the
artwork or paper.
Essays and poetry can be mailed to
the: MLK Jr. committee - P. O. Box 254,
Tuolumne, CA 95379. Deadline for entries
is December 10. All students who enter are
encouraged to attend the Sunday, January
20, 2013 celebration and receive recogni-
tion for their participation, winners will
receive their due fame and prizes at the
celebration!!
The 17th annual Motherlode Martin
Luther King Jr. celebration will take place
on January 20, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Sonora High School auditorium.
This year the keynote speaker will be
Father Roy Bourgeois. Roy Bourgeois is
an American activist and priest. He was
ordained in the Maryknoll society of the
Roman Catholic Church and is founder of
the human rights group the School of the
Americas Watch.
The event, which features wonderful
music, thoughtful words and a reception
afterward, lifts up the ideas and ideals of
Martin Luther King Jr. The event is free
and everyone is encouraged to attend.
For more information contact Kathleen at 209-840-4777.
The campus looks good and the kids
are feeling more pride and accomplishment in the work they are completing!
Student design areas around campus are
being designed around a drought and deer
resistant plant community plan to keep
watering and further upkeep to a minimum!
Community members and business
that deserve a big thank you are:
Steve Costa: Linda Cobral; Angie
Laughlin; Hollie Johnson; and Walmart.
878-0155
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18687 Main St., Groveland, CA 95321
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Satellite internet avail. Privacy. 3 mi.
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No association dues, no water, or sewer bills. Peaceful and quiet.
$375,000. 11396 Alice Lane, Parcel 3-A.
By Sandy Smith
Relax and enjoy the holidays time
with family and friends. Have a happy
thanksgiving and a day full of blessings.
November 21 will be the meeting date
of Pine Needlers Quilt Guild this month.
We will meet at 6 p.m. under the library.
When you go to guild meetings you always
come away with new things learned. For
instance did you know that in 1836, 120
million yards of fabric were produced.
Amazing! Lyndy Miller is so full of facts
about that era, it was great to have her as
guest speaker. A big thank you to Lyndy,
we all learned lots.
Before I forget, “Opie” has been
claimed, and the wonderful lady who won
is Vi Stanley. She lives in King City, Arizona, and visits her close friend here in PML,
Jean Cox, often. She has helped at each
Quilt Stroll, and been at the Guild many
times. It is always fun to see (in this instance hear) someone really excited about
winning. Congratulations Vi.
Thanksgiving week-end, the 23 & 24,
will be the Christmas Craft Faire downtown in Groveland and at the Coldwell
Center, The Pine Needlers Guild will be
having their Christmas Boutique. Many
wonderful quilted items. Come on down
and take a look. Christmas is coming and
you may just find that “perfect” gift. Some
really fun things as well.
The next block in our series is the
Montana block. Gold discovered in 1858
at Goldcreek brought settlers with their
colorful stories of fortunes made and lost
overnight,of murderous groups preying on
stage coaches, of corrupt sheriffs and vigilante groups.
Rachel Bond and her young husband,
Allen, joined her uncle’s wagon train in
1853 with only a bundle of fabric scraps.
Without supplies, Rachel was grateful to find an old copper kettle along the
road. As she walked westward sewing her
squares, she stored her quilt pieces in the
kettle draped over her arm. Rachel and Allen agreed at the end of the trail, arriving
with only a kettle and a quilt, that all was
worthwhile. Wow! walking to the library
from my house makes me tired, can’t even
imagine doing what this young couple did.
Our pioneer ladies were extrordinary don’t
you think?
This month check on Facebook for
great quilt sites. So cool!
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Yosemite Highway Herald Current and Upcoming Community Events
AA - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7pm, Church of Christ, 18829 Foote Street,
Groveland
AA - Mondays, 6-7pm, Greeley Hill Library, Fiske Road, Greeley Hill
AA - Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm, 5026 Broadway, Mariposa Behavioral
Health Building, Coulterville, contact Inez at 209-966-4487
Al-Anon - Saturdays, 9:30-10:30am, Little House on Merrill Rd.,
Groveland, contact Lori 925-846-5420
Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified School District Board - 2nd
Wednesday, 7pm, call 962-5765 for location
Big Oak Rebekah Lodge - 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7pm, IOOF Hall,
Big Oak Flat
Bingo - 1st Thursday, 6:30pm, food served starting at 5:30pm, Garrotte
Lions, Groveland Community Hall
Coulterville Community Club - 1st Tuesday, 6:30pm, Old School House,
Coulterville
Coulterville Fire Brigade - 3rd Monday, 6pm, Coulterville Volunteer
Firehouse, 209-878-3739
Coulterville Rebekah Mystery Lodge #175 - 2nd Thursday, 7pm, IOOF
Hall, Coulterville
Country Mountain Riders - 1st Friday, 6pm, PML Lake Lodge
Don Pedro Elementary School Parents Club - 2nd Tuesday, 2:45pm
DP Elementary School, 209-852-2144
Don Pedro Fire Brigade - 3rd Wednesday, 7pm, 9910 Alamo Dr., La
Grange, 209-852-9009
Don Pedro High Parents Club - 1st Monday, 7pm, Don Pedro High
School
Don Pedro Sidewinders Square Dancing - Tuesdays, 7:30pm, Lake
Don Pedro Hacienda
Fitness Fun - Chair dancing exercise class, Mondays 10-11am at The
Little House on Merrell Rd, Groveland, contact Janet 209-962-4334
Friends of the Groveland Library - 4th Tuesday, 2pm, Groveland Library,
lower level meeting room
Garrotte Lions - 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 6pm, Groveland Community Hall
Genealogy Workshops - 4th Friday, 1pm, Groveland Branch Library,
lower level meeting room (no meetings in November & December)
Gold Chain Lions - 2nd & 4th Mondays at 6pm, Don Pedro
Hacienda, J59 & Bonds Flat Road, contact Ellie Dusté
209-852-2230
Gold Country Singers - Thursdays, 7:15-9pm, Coulterville Methodist
Church, 209-848-1216
Greeley Hill Community Club - 3rd Tuesday, 6pm, Greeley Hill
Community Hall
Groveland Community Services Dist. - 2nd & 4th Monday, 9am, Board
Mtg, GCSD office, 18966 Ferretti Road, Groveland, 209-962-7161
Groveland Library - Tuesday-Thursday 1-6pm, Friday-Saturday 10am2pm. Story time Friday 10:30am. Closed Sunday & Monday.
Groveland Rotary - Tuesdays, 12:15pm, Pine Mountain Lake Grill. Call
John Brunk at 209-962-6276 for membership info.
Helping Hands - 2nd Thursday, 10am, Groveland Community Hall
HICAP Health Insurance counseling - 1-800=434-0222 for appt.
Hilltop Stitchers - 2nd Tuesday, 1:30pm, Groveland Library, downstairs
High Country Line Dancers - Every Tuesday, 7pm, Groveland
Community Hall ($2), call Sue Salnick 962-4155
Historical Aircraft Display - Every 3rd Saturday (except Sept. 4th), 9am
to 1pm at the transient parking at the PML Airport, call Ken Helling at
209-962-7597 for questions
Immunization Clinic & WIC - Every 4th Wed. (except 3rd Wed. in Nov. &
Dec.), 1-3pm, Old Schoolhouse, Coulterville, 9:30-11am Greeley Hill
Senior Annex
In Stiches - 1st Thursday, 12:30pm, Greeley Hill Senior Annex
IOOF - Coulterville Lodge #104 - 2nd Wednesday, 7pm, IOOF Hall,
Coulterville
IOOF - LaFayette Historical Lodge #65 - 2nd Thursday, 7:30pm, La
Grange IOOF Hall, downtown La Grange, call for information
209-853-2128 or 209-853-2508
IOOF - Yosemite Lodge #97- 4th Thursday, 7pm, Big Oak Flat IOOF Hall
Kiwanis - Tuesdays, 5:30pm, Pizza Factory, Groveland
La Grange Improvement Association - 2nd Tuesday, 7pm, LaGrange
Firehouse meeting hall, east of town, behind museum
La Grange Rebekah Lodge - 2nd Tuesday, 7pm, LaGrange Firehouse
meeting hall, east of town, behind museum
LDP Community Service District - 3rd Monday, 1pm, LDP District Office
LDP Volunteer Fire Co. - 4th Wednesday, 7pm, Blanchard Fire Station.
Mariposa County Unified School Board - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7pm, site
varies, call 209-966-3691 for location.
Mariposa County Sheriff’s Station One - Tuesdays& Thursdays, 1-4pm,
Fiske Road, Greeley Hill.
Meals on Wheels - Tuolumne County. Call 209-533-2622 to sign-up for
Groveland delivery.
Mother Lode Spinners and Weavers Guild - 2nd Tuesday, 10am, Eagle
Cottage, Columbia State Park, 878-3000.
Northside Ambulance Association - Quarterly meeting, 1st Monday in
February, May, August & November, 6pm, Greeley Hill Sr. Annex.
Northern Mariposa County History Center - Board of Directors meeting,
1st Wednesday, 7 pm, Coulterville History Center, 209-878-3015.
North Mariposa County Family Enrichment Center Advisory Council
- 1st Tuesday, 3pm; odd months meet at Red Cloud Library; even
months at Old Schoolhouse, Coulterville, call toll-free 1-877-256-5465
or [email protected] for information.
Northside Pet Connection - Board meeting 1st Monday of each month,
1:30 pm, Old Schoolhouse, Coulterville, 852-9364.
Northside Senior Citizens - Meeting & Potluck, 2nd Thursday, 4:30 pm,
Greeley Hill Senior Annex.
Northside Women’s Club - 4th Thursday, 12 noon lunch and 12:30
meeting, Greeley Hill Senior Annex (no meetings in July & August)
Overeaters Anonymous - Contact Betty 209-962-7786 or Sondra at
962-6444.
PML Computer Users Group - 3rd Tuesday, 7pm, PML Lake Lodge
Pine Mountain Garden Club - 2nd Monday, 3pm, PML Lodge.
Red Cloud Library - Winter Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 11am-3pm,
Fiske Rd. Summer Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10am-3pm,
Greeley Hill.
Scrapbooking - 1st Tuesday, 5-9pm, Greeley Hill Senior Annex
Sheriff Doug Binnewies - Mondays & Thursdays 1-4pm, Station 1,10549
Fiske Rd., Greeley Hill, Sheriff’s Department 800-774-8314
Sierra Professional Artists - 2nd Friday, 10am, Yosemite Vista Estates
clubhouse, contact Jean & Bill Hammond 209-962-6477.
Sierra Red Hatters - 3rd Thursday, 1pm, contact 209-962-6769 for
location.
Soroptimist International - 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 12noon, Groveland
Library, downstairs, contact Bonnie Phillips 209-962-4760 for
membership information.
Southern Tuolumne County Historical Society (STCHS) Program 3rd Saturday, 7pm, except September . It moves to 2nd Saturday Groveland Community Hall.
The Little House - Senior hot lunches are served Tuesdays & Thursdays,
12 noon-1:30pm. Call 962-1050 before 8am on lunch day to reserve
space. 11699 Merrell Rd., Groveland, 209-962-7303, website:
thelittlehouse.org.
The Little House – Board Meeting. open to all, 4th Wed. 9-10:30am –
Blood pressure readings, 1st & 3rd Thurs. 10am-noon – Mah-jong,
Wed. 1-4 – Crafts, Thur., 10:30-1:30 – VA info sessions, contact Dr.
Emily Lawrence at 209-588-2618.
The Little House – Strength for Life exercise class, Tuesday and
Thursday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call 209.962.7303 for information.
The Pine Needlers Quilt Guild - 3rd Tuesday, 6pm, Groveland Library,
downstairs.
TOPS - Weigh loss support group meets evert Wednesday morning, at
a convenient Don Pedro location. For information call Coralaine at
209-852-9093
USDA & Senior Brown Bag food distribution - 3rd Tuesday,
10am-12noon, LDP Baptist Church, 209-852-2029.
USDA Food Distribution for Seniors & Low Income Families - Every
3rd Tuesday, 10:30am-12noon, Groveland Community Hall & Every
4th Friday, 9:30am-12 noon, Greeley Hill Sr. Annex.
VFW Thom Jenkins Post #9454 - 1st Thursday, 7pm, Ladies Auxiliary &
2nd Tuesday, 6:30pm, 5014 Main Street, Coulterville.
Women Veterans of the Mother Lode - 2nd Monday, 5:30pm, Veterans Hall,
9 N. Washington St., Sonora, enter thru the back door,
contact Judy Carso-Carroll at 209-588-2715 for more information.
Yosemite Chamber of Commerce Mixers - 4th Thursday at different
locations, [email protected].
Yosemite Foothills Fire Safe Council - 2nd Monday, 6pm, odd-numbered
months, Groveland Library, downstairs meeting room.
Let’s Eat
Big Oak Rebekah Breakfast - 1st Sunday, Groveland Community Hall,
7:30am-11am. Includes bacon, eggs, hotcakes and drink, $6 adults,
$3 children
Greeley Hill Community Club Breakfast - 1st Sunday, 8am-11am.
Includes eggs, sausage or ham, all the pancakes you can eat or
biscuits & gravy, coffee, milk and hot chocolate, $5 adults $2.50
children
Greeley Hill Community Club Breakfast - 1st Sunday, 8am-11am.
Includes eggs, sausage or ham, all the pancakes you can eat or
biscuits & gravy, coffee, milk and hot chocolate, $5 adults $2.50
children
History Center Breakfast, 2nd Sunday - Old School House, Coulterville,
8am-11am. Includes pancakes (all you can eat), sausage, eggs, fruit
and beverage, $5 adults, $3 children, families $15.
La Grange Rebekah Breakfast - 3rd Sunday, from 7am to 11am,
[email protected]
La Grange Odd Fellows Hall Breakfast - 2nd Sunday, 7-11am, Main
Street. Includes biscuits & gravy, sausage, scrambled eggs, potatoes
O’Brien, French toast, coffee and OJ for $6, contact 209-853-2128 or
209-853-2508
Coulterville Methodist Roast Beef Dinner - last Saturday (except July,
Aug., Nov. & Dec.), Coulterville Methodist Church, 4-7pm. Includes
roast beef, all the trimmings, and a variety of desserts and beverages,
$10 adults, $5 children
Upcoming Events
Red Cloud Library - Greeley Hill — Movies
Saturdays. November 3 and 17
Rebekah’s Coulterville
Saturday, November 3. Holiday Boutique from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, November 17. Burrito Brunch from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Writing Class
Saturdays starting October 13, through November 17. Classes begin
at 2 p.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. Groveland Library.
HiCap Medicare Part D
Fridays starting October 19 through November 30. Little House in
Groveland.
Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday, November 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Groveland
Community Hall.
Bird Walk
Wednesday, November 7 at 8 a.m. Meet at the Groveland Community
Services District parking lot.
Sonora Regional Medical Center Diabetes Day
Free services. November 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Live Well
Be Well Center located at 19747 Greenley Road in Sonora.
Christmas Baskets in Groveland. Beginning on November 15 and
ending on December 15: See dates and times on page 3
STCHS - Historical program
Saturday, November 17. Groveland Community Hall. 7 p.m. Free.
Donations are welcomed.
Thanksgiving Feast
Thursday, November 22. Groveland Community Hall. 11:30 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. No charge, donations are welcomed to support next year’s
event. Mail donations to P.O. Box 55, Big Oak Flat, CA 95305. To
volunteer and help, call 962.5912
Soroptimist Int’l of Groveland Winter Tea & Auction
Tuesday, November 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. At Lake Lodge.
Catered by Dori’s Tea Cottage.
Rebekah’s Craft Fair, Big Oak Flat
Friday & Saturday, November 23 & 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Sunday, November 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SERVICE DIRECTORY
Real Estate
For Sale
COZY CABIN
3 Bdrm, 1 1/2 Ba, 984 sq. ft.
Large 1.33 acre lot $114,900
Call agent Larry Jobe
209-962-5501
www.YosemiteAreaRealtors.com
DRE 01444727
WHOLE HOUSE MOVING
SALE. You can’t have the dog,
but everything else is for sale.
Furnishings: Bedroom, dining
and living room, kitchen, office.
Garage equipment and power
tools. Bedding and table linens.
Books, wall décor, silk plants.
For more information or to
come and take a look, please call
209.962.7080
11/12
LARGE CLEAN HOME
3 Bdrm, 3 Ba, 2652 sq. ft.
$239,900 Good location
Call agent Larry Jobe
209-962-5501
www.YosemiteAreaRealtors.com
DRE 01444727
WHEELER FARM EGGS.
All organic. Free range.
209-962-7382
11/12
BARELY USED HOME
3 Bdrm, 2 Ba, 1769 sq. ft.
$269,000 Good location
Call agent Larry Jobe
209-962-5501
www.YosemiteAreaRealtors.com
DRE 01444727
FISHING BOAT. 13.5 Foot,
aluminum, V-Hull, 9.9 HP Game
Fisher motor, trailer included.
$1,500 or BO - 209-962-4173 11-12
TAXIWAY HOME
Pool, Hangar, Well, 3849 sq. ft.,
4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath. $649,000
Call agent Larry Jobe
209-962-5501
www.YosemiteAreaRealtors.com
DRE 01444727
VIOLIN LESSONS. Experienced teacher and performer in
all kinds of music. 209-852-9089.
Miss Kari. (11-12)
20145 PLEASANT VIEW DR.
.24 acre, septic system in
Plans for 3 bdrm, 2 ba home
Great location $39,900
Call agent Larry Jobe
209-962-5501
DRE 01444727
10691 FERRETTI RD.
.31 acre, septic system in,
Plans for 3 bdrm, 2 ba home
Easy build lot $9,900
Call agent Larry Jobe
209-962-5501
DRE 01444727 ($27.60)
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• Websites
www.numinosity.net
209.962.4917
Steve Costa
Landscape Supplies
Bird Seed
Full Scale Nursery
FURNITURE REPAIR. Rob
Clark, craftsman and maker of
fine furniture, now providing repair service for the wooden furniture in your home. Call for a free
estimate. 209-878-3873 (11-12)
ATTENTION: Operate a minioffice outlet from home. Free
online training, flexible hours,
great income. For information
go to www.wellandsecure.com
C OSTA’S TREE S OLUTIONS
532-7797
LIC. # 395633
Sonora
Paints, lumber, home
repair & maint. products
962-1884
Northern Mariposa County
History Center
Hwys 132 & 49, Coulterville
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday - Sunday
878-3015
Groveland Yosemite
Gateway Museum
Owner
P.O. Box 924
Groveland
Certified & Insured
209-962-4468
Professional and Courteous
Seniors-Veterans Discount
Fully Insured/Bonded
209.962.5816 or 768.1967
C.C.L. #818373
•slip covers• Need
•upholstery•
Help?
•blinds•
•shades•
•custom ANNA’s
window INTERIORS
treatments• 962-5421
Bergevin Enterprises
ADVANCED AIR-GAS
SERVICES
Commercial & Residential
Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Propane Appliance & System Diagnostics
24 hr. Emergency Service & Repair
989-0253
Down to Earth
Construction
Grading & Paving
Underground Work
962-7407
Lic #437842
Jim’s
lic. 562890
Sierra Pumps
Drilling arranged, Pumps
Water Treatment
(209) 878-3878
www.waterguy.net • Credit cards accepted
Don Bryant’s Handyman
Services & Property
Management
FREE ESTIMATES
Save 10% with this ad
209.962.0536
Furniture • Slip Covers
Auto • Window Treatments
209-962-5691
Groveland
Wheeler
Call Hamm’s Tammie
Professional Cleaner
Carpet Cleaning
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962-5852
C o rnes
Bonded • Insured • Certified
Owner/Oper • 24 yrs. exp.
209-962-7382
Helping Hands
Northside Women’s Club
Thrift Shop
Open Mon. Thru Sat.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open Sunday on 3-day weekends
Groveland
Ad space in the
Service Directory
Only $12.50 per month (10%
Mary Laveroni Community Park,
discount when paid 6
Groveland
months in advance - $67.50)
Summer Hrs: 1 - 4:30 p.m. Sun - Thur.
Please send ad copy & payment
10 a.m. - 4:30 Fri & Sat.
962-0300
American Chimney Sweep
with ad by the 15th of the month
for next month’s issue.
Thrift Shop
Open Fri. & Sat.
10am - 2 pm
878-3333
Greeley Hill Community
Hall Lower Floor
Groveland
Library
Mary Laveroni Park Groveland
Hours: Tues. - Thurs. 1 - 6 pm
Fri. & Sat. 10 am to 2 pm
962-6144
Yosemite Highway Herald
are 20¢ per word with a $2.00
minimum. Please send your
payment with your ad by the
15th of the month to:
Yosemite Highway Herald,
P.O. Box 49, Groveland, CA 95321
Services
Down to Earth
Nursery
November 2012, Page 21 CLASSIFIEDS
Page 22, November 2012
Recycle Used Oil
By Karen Dusek
Beginning November 15 – America
Recycles Day – Mariposa County residents
who bring used motor oil and/or filters for
recycling to NAPA Auto Parts in Mariposa,
Greeley Hill True Value, the Mariposa
County Landfill or Don Pedro Transfer
Station will receive a free oil recycling
container.
This program, sponsored by Mariposa
County Department of Public Works and
funded by a grant from the Department of
Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), will continue while supplies last.
Participant locations and hours are as
follows:
NAPA—4901 Joe Howard Rd.,
Mariposa; Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to
7 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
209-966-3697.
Greeley Hill True Value—6364
Greeley Hill Rd., Greeley Hill; 8 a.m. to
6 p.m., daily. 209-878-3414.
Mariposa County Landfill & Recycling Center—5593 Hwy. 49N, Mariposa;
Thursday to Monday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 209966-5165.
Lake Don Pedro Transfer Station—9729 Merced Fall Rd., La Grange;
Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 9 a.m. to 12
p.m., 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.; 209-852-9692.
For more information about recycling
used motor oil call the landfill, 209-9665165, or see www.calrecycleca.gov/usedoil
Greeley Hill Library
Free Movies
Yosemite Highway Herald By Pam Lagormarsino
Come enjoy a free movie & popcorn
at the Red Cloud Library! We show movies 1-2 evenings per month at the Red
Cloud Library.
The Movie Nights for the November
are: Saturday November 3 – “Mirror,
Mirror”
Saturday November 17 – “Little
Engine That Could”
During the Fall and Winter months,
Movie Nights are on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m.
Movie Nights are for anyone who
would like to kick back and enjoy a movie
with our friends in the community.
You may also check out library
materials before and after the movie. All
are welcome to attend, however children
under age 8 must have an adult with them.
Please feel free to call the library at
878-3692 to confirm titles or with any
questions.
We are located at 10332-C Fiske
Road in Greeley Hill.
Measure M
A Call For
Volunteers
By Dave Urquhart, Superintendent
Dear parents and community members
– On November 8, 2005 Measure M passed
with over 68% of the voters supporting the
initiative. Under California law and provision of Measure M, the Big Oak FlatGroveland Unified School District must
organize a Measure M Citizens’ Oversight
Committee.
This committee will monitor Measure
M projects to ensure that all bond funds
are spent as authorized by the voters and
reports to parents, the community and the
School Board on the progress of the Measure M projects.
State law requires that representatives
of designated special interest organizations
fill positions on the committee. Ed Code
15282 (a) states: The citizens’ oversight
committee shall consist of at least seven
members to serve for a term of two years
without compensation and for no more
than two consecutive terms.
While consisting of a minimum of at
least seven members, the citizens’ oversight committee shall be comprised, as follows:
• One member shall be active in a business organization representing the business community located within the district.
(Filled by Miriam Martin)
• One member shall be active in a senior
citizens’ organization. (Filled by Peggy
Andrews)
• One member shall be active in a bona
fide taxpayers’ organization. (There are
currently no Taxpayers’ Organizations in
Tuolumne County)
• One member shall be the parent or
guardian of a child enrolled in the district.
• One member shall be both a parent or
guardian of a child enrolled in the district
and active in a parent-teacher organization.
• We have two (2) members that are at
large. (Jim Thayer, Jim Goodrich)
We currently have 4 Members, and
have 3 vacancies we would like to fill. If
you are interested or would like more information and an application packet, please
go to our district website at www.bofg.k12.
ca.us or pick up a packet at the district office or one of the school offices.
You may also call the district office
at 962-5765 to request an informational
packet be mailed to you.
Thank you for your support of Measure M and your consideration in serving
on the Measure M Citizens’ Oversight
Committee.
Tioga High School
Science Grant
By Ryan Dutton & Gordon Giedt
Recently, Tioga High School was
chosen as the recipient of a $16,000 Science grant that will be providing a complete overhaul and upgrade to our Science
classes.
This grant was made possible by
the FrontPorch organization of Sonora,
whose generosity and caring for the kids
in our schools shown through after their
donation to our little school on the hill.
Our science classes for years have
lacked the materials needed for quality lab
instruction and hands on materials that students can use to truly understand and enjoy
their learning experience. Earth Science,
Biology, Chemistry, and Physics will now
have lab kits and materials that will suffice
for every single California Content Standard that they are required to learn. We have
already begun our use of these great materials with beginning our Earthquake Disaster Tower Kit that finds the kids designing
multi-story structures on a ball bearing
spring system to simulate what today’s
skyscrapers are built upon in quake zones!
We just wanted to say thank you to
FrontPorch for giving back to the kids of
our community!
Northside Thift Shop
clean but worn clothing to our drive.
We have holiday supplies for crafty
gifts, including cookie cutters, candy
molds, Swedish rosette makers, handyman tools, small appliances, gift wrap,
party supplies and decorations galore. Why
spend your hard-earned dollar when you
can get it for a dime at our Thrift Store?
Clothing Drive
By Georgia Anderson
Our Northside Thrift Shop is still
in the middle of its clothing drive. A big
thank you to everyone who has donated
For your peace of mind
call
Jim’s Sierra Pumps
& Water Treatment
Kevin Castle and James Ryan
pt
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Credit C
Dear Jim and Kevin,
your outstanding
We wanted to thank you for
property you were very
service! While working at our
and your
appreciate your knowledge
honest and dependable. We
at a very reasonable cost.
ability to get the work done
Once again, thank you!
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WATER SOFTENERS
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Matt Foraker, Vice President, Mariposa Branch Manager
Marc Fossum, Vice President, Groveland Branch Manager
Yosemite Chamber of Commerce - Groveland
Team Work Success
Pampered; Precision Optics; Priest Station
Café; Rabobank; Robb Hirsch Photography; Ron & Peggie Sharp; Sabre Design;
Seasons Gifts; Serendipity; Shady Lady
Parasols & Fans; Stevenot Winery; Terri
Metz Special Photography; Throckmorton,
Marv Dealy; Tully Wihr, Ginny Williams;
Twisted Oak Winery; Val du Vino Winery;
YExplore Yosemite Adventures; Yosemite
Adventure Supplies; Yosemite Area Realtors Liz & Larry; Yosemite Audio Adventures; Yosemite Chamber of Commerce;
Yosemite Gazette; Yosemite Westgate
Lodge; Zucca Mountain Vineyard;
GM, Committee Chairs, Team Leaders
Earl Wright – Event General Manager
GCSD: Jennifer Flores & Staff
Tioga High School: Cynthia Green & Student Volunteers
Linda Flores & Linda Struhm - Parade
Cindi & Jim Goodrich – Silent Auction
Tom & Gina Hernandez – Park Venue &
Vendor Booths
Christine Leaman – Raffle
James & Laurie Nagle – Honorary Mayor
Race & Sponsorships
Kurt & Sue Petersen – Beer Booth
Lynn Upthagrove & Victor Niebylski –
Live Auction
David & Christina & Bethany Wilkinson –
Marketing & Decorations
Debbie Wood – Chili Cook Off (Raffle/
Auctions)
Army of Volunteers
Jerry & Paula Baker; Bridgette, KKBN;
Haley Brower, Deputy Mayor; Malcolm
& Dar Brown; Brad & Kurt Brown; Art
Colley; Kyle Collins; Hope Cooper, Deputy Mayor; Mark Corona, KKBN; Tony
Flores; Kay Glaves, Queen & Mayor of
Groveland; Cathy Leetham; Donna Lorenz; Robin Patterson; Alex Maki; Rudy
Manzo; Nadele Manzo, Deputy Mayor;
Iris McCrary; Paul Moore; Peggy Mosely;
Paul Rensberger; Bruce & Patti Rossio;
Jim Sample; Rich Struhm; Jeannie Tasker
& Jack Slocumbe; Larry Woodruff
Platinum Sponsors
Black Oak Casino; Hetch Hetchy Regional
Water System, SFPUC; Lakeside Marketing; Jim & Laurie Nagle; Sabre Design &
Publishing; Yosemite Pines RV Park
Gold Sponsors
Evergreen Lodge; Farmers Insurance;
Groveland Hotel; Helping Hands; Rabobank; RE/MAX Yosemite Gold; Service
Masters Sierras; Yosemite Highway Herald; Yosemite Region Resorts.
Silver Sponsors
Astro Heating & Air Conditioning; Coldwell Banker MLP; Costa Tree Service;
Miller Automotive; Yosemite Bank; Golden State Cellular
Bronze Sponsors
Accounting Plus; All Seasons Home
Maintenance; Jerry & Paula Baker; Blue
Mountain Minerals; Carron Tax Associates; Cutler Segerstrom, Julie Von Savoye;
El Dorado Septic; Groveland Appraisal
Service; Heritage Realty; Historic Priest
Station; Hotel Charlotte & Bistro/Bar; J
& D Foods; Kamps Propane, Sonora; Letterosis, Jan Knudsen; Lillaskog Lodge;
Mary Kay, Joanne Scott; Moore Brothers;
Pine Mountain Lake Realty; Pizza Factory;
Positively Pampered; Real Living Sugar
Pine Realty; Soul Be Good, Tom & Gina
Hernandez; Sunset Inn; Yosemite Title
Company; Yosemite Westgate Lodge; Zoo
Phonics.
If we missed anyone, a thousand apologies.
Yosemite Chamber of Commerce,
[email protected] - Tel. 209.962.0429,
11875 Ponderosa Lane, Suite A, P. O. Box
1263, Groveland, CA 95321.
Yosemite Highway Herald
A thank you note from the Board
of Directors, members and staff of the
Yosemite Chamber of Commerce, for your
support and participation on the 2012 ‘49er
Festival.
Without all of our generous sponsors,
raffle and auction donors, volunteer leaders, and teams of hard working volunteers,
we would never be able to successfully
put on an event of such a large scale. We
could not have done it without you, and we
hope that you will continue to be a part of
the events and activities next year and for
many years to come!
Donors - Raffle, Live & Silent Auction,
Event Equipment
Cocina Michoacana; Domaine Becquet
Winery; Dori’s Tea Cottage; Down to Earth
Nursery; Earl Wright; Ed & Judy Connery;
Frogs Tooth Vineyards; Gianelli Vineyards;
Groveland Kiwanis Club; Groveland Pharmacy; Groveland Veterinary; Hotel Charlotte; Iris McCrary; Iron Stone Vineyards;
ITSA Film Festival; Jackie’s Jewels;
Joanne Scott Mary Kay Cosmetics; Lavender Ridge Winery; Dave & Sharon Newell; Paul’s Fish On Guide Service; Pioneer
Cleaning; Pizza Factory; PML Aviation
Society/Club, Jim Goodrich; Positively
Page 24, November 2012
Real Estate Sales
Eleda
Carlson
Ann
Powell
PineMtnLake.com
Lauree
Borup
DRE Lic # 00975527
3- 358 Cresthaven Drive $225,000
“Curves Complete” Club
Yosemite Highway Herald By Erna Joncich
It takes real commitment to make the
necessary changes to diet, exercise and
lifestyle. It takes a plan. Curves Complete,
is a simple, easy-to-follow weight-loss
plan that combines the three keys to taking
off weight and keeping it off: diet, exercise
and motivation.
Curves of Groveland wants you to try
it free for one week.
The Curves Complete program incorporates all three key components of a successful weight management plan and is designed to help dieters lose up to 20 pounds
and 20 inches in just 90 days. Women are
seeing real results and sharing their success
stories with others at www.facebook.com/
curves. Research shows that up to 95% of
dieters regain their lost weight. It’s not because there’s something wrong with them,
it’s because there’s something wrong with
conventional weight loss plans. To lose
weight and keep it off, you need three secret weapons:
• Diet: Weekly personalized diet plans
and shopping lists created through the
Curves Complete website, available exclusively to Curves Complete members.
Rentals
(877) 962-7180
CUSTOM CEDAR HOME ON
New Listing
40 HILLTOP ACRES
Surrounded on 3 sides by National Forest! Pictures don’t do it
justice-you need to see the
panorama from the huge windows and expansive TimberTech decks of this 3300 sq ft,
4 bedroom home. Super secluded with good well water,
lots of level areas for parking, gardens, and fun times. Detached 20’ x 32’ garage + 2-car carport. Many custom features & built-ins, newer carpet &
paint, large wine/root cellar, antique cookstove + new gas one too. Seller very motivated $350,000 or make offer.
7318 Dogtown Rd. Greeley Hill
DO THE MATH- IT MAKES DOLLARS & SENSE
On nearly one acre with over 2500 sq ft of finished living area on two levels, there’s plenty of elbow room for
Good Buy!
everyone. Built in 1990, this home features a covered wrap-around deck great
for year-round use outside. 3 bedrooms,
3 baths, vaulted wood and beam ceilings, skylights, tiled counter tops, a bonus room with wet bar, central vacuum,
central heating and air + 2 woodstoves.
DECK
(888)-962-4080
• Exercise: Workouts at Curves of
Groveland that combine metabolismboosting cardio with strength-training and
stretching while providing a continually
more challenging workout experience as
fitness improves.
• Motivation: Daily motivational videos produced through a partnership with
the renowned Cleveland Clinic that offer advice and strategies from a panel of
experts to help you make healthy choices
and keep the weight off.
“Personal coaching is the heart of
the program,” said Joncich. “All Curves
Complete participants receive a Health
Assessment and a 15-minute, personalized, weekly coaching session with a certified Curves Coach that includes a weighin, progress assessment, goal review and
monthly body measurements to track results.
For more information about Curves
Complete and Curves of Groveland’s free
trial week offer, please call 209-962-4908.
For information on Curves, please visit
www.curves.com
HOLD IT RIGHT THERE! If you like country living, you will want to check out this
GREELEY HILL
2002 manufactured home located in a rural setting. Situated on 5 acres, this home
is a little off the beaten track which adds a
bit of privacy. The comfortable 1620 sq ft
design features central heating plus a fireNew
place for those cool
Listing
On 5 winter nights. In addition to the 3 bedAcres room 2 bath home, there are two additional structures on the property for “fix
up” or for storage. Greeley Hill $107,900
Greeley Hill Community Club
Christmas Craft Fair
By Irene Rhyne
The 27th Annual Greeley Hill Christmas Craft Fair will be held on Saturday,
November 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
and on Sunday, November 11 from 10:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This earlier time of closing on Sunday allows people to get “off the
mountain” before it gets dark.
We will have a variety of handmade
items - jewelry, quilted items, wooden
items, candles, knitted and crocheted
scarves and hats, etc. The craft fair is always very well attended.
The Northside Women’s Club will
again have their fabulous homemade
soups, salads and hot dogs for purchase.
They will also have a table where you
can make a donation on various items the
women have made. All the monies from
these go into our Scholarship Fund for
any graduating high-school student, homeschooled or public schooled, who is going
to continue their education. Last year we
were able to give three $1,000 scholarships
to deserving students.
The Northside Senior Citizen’s will
also have their dessert table, with coffee
and delicious desserts.
Please call me and give me your address, so I can send out information to you. I
did find the floor plan from last year, so will
look up and call those people I can. You can
reach me at 878-3569. My partner in this
venture is Dawna Colbert at 878-3034.
The Community Club building is at
10332 Fiske Rd., in Greeley Hill.
Yosemite Highway Herald wishes our customers and community residents,
a healthy and prosperous holiday season. Next month will be the completion of
our 26th year of service. We look forward to the beginning of our 27th year, and
to continue providing a local forum for your community news and events.