Local Hero Gavin Brummund lost his life in Afghanistan.
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/11/2010 09:41 AM
Arnold, CA....Local resident, Gavin Brummund, 22, of Arnold was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan yesterday. He was a member of the USMC. Gavin is the son of Debbie Morris & Gregg Brummund of Arnold. Gavin is married to Michaela Brummund. Parents are Leslie Gause and Joesph Otten. Gavin is also survived by one brother, Cole. Michaela has two brother's, Gabriel and Morgan Gause. Gavin's family along with the Gause family have flown to Delaware. Gavin graduated in 2006 from Bret Harte High School. This is a developing story. We will post additional details as we receive and how we as a community can help the families through this tragic time. More to come...
Pictured above is L Cpl. Gavin Brummund, Son of Debbie Morris and Gregg Brummund, who was raised in Arnold CA and graduated from Bret Harte High School in 2006. The above image was taken by AP photographer David Guttenfelder of Gavin during a firefight with the Taliban in the battle for Marja in Afghanistan. This photo made numerous appearances in the national press...
Welcome the Family of Gavin Brummund Home On Sunday....Please Arrive By 2:00 - 2:30pm In Case The Families Arrive Early
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/11/2010 03:25 PM
Avery, CA...Mothers and families of other servicemen that have served or are serving are making arrangements to welcome home the family of fallen US Marine Gavin Brummund. Their flight lands in Sacramento at 12:30pm on Sunday, on their return trip from Delaware, where they have been for Gavin's return home. They are expected to arrive home between 2:30pm-3:30pm. The organizers are asking that those wishing to show their support...
Flags are already flying for Fallen Marine Gavin Brummund. Hwy 4 has been lined with flags put up by the Ebbetts Pass Veterans Association in his honor. The Flag above holds a special place of honor as it is in front of the Chevron in Arnold that is owned by his parents.
Local Boy places 2nd at MLB Pitch~by Charity Maness
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/10/2010 11:06 AM
Local Boy places 2nd at MLB Pitch, Hit & Run competition at the Oakland Coliseum
Twelve year old Tyler Tafjen, a Copperopolis resident and Mark Twain student, has been playing baseball since the age of five. When the opportunity arose to compete in the first ever Calaveras American Little League Local pitch, hit and run competition he thought it would be a lot of fun. To his joy, in his age division 11-12, he placed first in running, tied for 1st in pitching and won 2nd overall. He scored well enough at this local level competition to head off to the Sectional Level competition held in Modesto to compete against Little Leaguers from as far away as Pittsburg, Antioch and more far reaching towns.....
Copper Kids Camp brings 42 children the joy of summer camp with Boomerang Days~by Charity Maness
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/09/2010 07:49 PM
Copperopolis, CA....The Copperopolis Parks and Recreation began, five years ago, offering a kids day camp each summer to the local youth. The camp, being the brainchild of then chairperson Tim Reed, has become such a success that not only do the children return year after year for more fun and adventure, but the youth counselors continue to re-enlist for the opportunity to be part of the program....
Angels Camp, CA...Middleton's in the Mark Twain Center has everything to make your house a home. Big Screen TV's, Appliances, Furniture, Beds, Hallmark Cards next door and much more....
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Copperopolis Fire Protection District To Hold Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday June 10, 2010
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/08/2010 10:46 AM
Copperopolis, CA...The Copper Fire Protection District will hold their next Board Meeting on Thursday June 10, 2010. Full agenda is enclosed...
Vehicle Accident With Fire Spreading into Vegetation
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/08/2010 05:56 PM
Copperopolis, CA...Crews are responding to a vehicle accident with a fire that has spread into vegetation at Copper Cove and Sawmill. Multiple ground units and aircraft are inbound as well. A vehicle has overturned and ignited. More to follow if needed...(Update as of 6:30pm...Copper Fire still has one unit committed to the incident for mop up but all of the rest of the resources have been released)
Copperopolis Homecoming 150th Birthday Parade~with Parade Video and Over 400 Photos Enclosed
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/07/2010 10:40 AM
Copperopolis, CA....The 150th Birthday Celebration of Copperopolis was a great community event. We will be posting several pieces on the event. In this first post we have over 400 photos of the parade and full parade video is coming soon. Happy Birthday Copper!
The Girls From The Old Corner Saloon Spreading Birthday Cheer. Click Above for over 400 Parade Photos.
150th Dedication Photos To Be Posted in Separate Slide Show
The Bret Harte High School Class of 2010 Graduation
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/05/2010 10:37 PM
Angels Camp, CA...We would like to thank Bret Harte High School for allowing us to live stream the Bret Harte Graduation for the fourth year in a row. It was an honor as this was a great class. The video replay is enclosed and the photo album below contains over 1,000 images. Many of these are bursts of shots with many duplicates. Sometimes these can be useful for events like this as we may have gotten a shot that you might need or want...
A HUGE Thanks to Our Sponsors for Enabling us to Bring This Event to You
Snap’s Coffee House features Twisted Oak Winery~by Charity Maness
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/01/2010 04:38 PM
While some would say, “Wine in a coffee shop?” Others embrace the idea with wild abandon. Others like Randy and Susan Bresee, owner’s of Snaps in Copperopolis. Its not just a place to grab an incredibly delicious cup of coffee in the morning, smoothies in the afternoon along with a hot sandwiches or pastries, it’s also the best place in Copper to sample wines from a variety of local vinters. Wines are served by the glass and can be enjoyed on the outside patio in front of the large stone fireplace surrounded by music from the square......
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