Posted by: thepinetree on 11/12/2012 10:05 AM
Updated by: thepinetree on 11/12/2012 05:01 PM
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A Sparkling Evening at Dancing with the Sierra Stars for 2012! Update with Video Now Enclosed
Murphy, CA..Evelyn and Mike Mainguth took home the people's choice awards. Talia Leyva & Tim Smith took best dancer honors. In a very enjoyable and great fund raising event for the Mark Twain St. Josephs Hospital Foundation. Over $14,000 was raised by the Dancers. This was just a small part of the funds raised. There was the live auction where some phenomenal items went on the block, One item alone the Special Beef Dinner Prepared by Sherri Smith from CAMPs Restaurant garnered $6,000 all by itself. The Treasure Chest and more raised funds earmarked for the new Mark Twain St. Joseph's Family Medical Center in Angels Camp....
Photos Above and Video Now Enclosed....
Last years Winners, Sean Lewis and Kassie Waters! Featured prominently with a great exhibition dance and more.
People's Choice Award Winners Evelyn and Mike Mainguth
Long time Tuolumne County residents, Michael and Evelyn attended local schools and graduated from Sonora High. They have been married 35 years and raised four children and have 2 grandchildren. Michael has worked on Hwy. 4 from Angels Camp to Bear Valley for over 30 years. The past 24 years as a United Parcel Service delivery driver. He looks forward to competing with fellow UPS driver, Mark Diliberto for the coveted Mirrored Ball Award. Evelyn was a daycare provider for many years before opening Sonora Bridal Boutique 22 years ago.
Michael and Evelyn have always enjoyed dancing and have participated in many types of dance over the years. Some of the dancing they have done include Square and Round Dancing, line, country western and swing dancing, and for the past 4 years they have concentrated on learning the basics of ballroom dancing. They have participated in the Tuolumne County Dancing with the Stars and performed in local ballroom dance showcases.
"We are honored to be dancing with the 2012 Dancing with the Sierra Stars to raise funds for MTSJ Hospital Foundation" and would like to thank our family and friends for their support
Best Dancers Talia Leyva & Tim Smith
Talia Leyva
The Sierra Foothills have been the second home for Talia's weekend adventures and family festivities for over 30 years. Whether its swimming in the lake, hiking the hills or enjoying view, Talia fell in love with the foothills years ago and escapes the bay area hustle and bustle for weekends of mountain living.
Talia works in event production and although she is behind the scenes producing live segments, it's always been her passion to be in the spot light. A former high school and college cheerleader and thespian, Talia loves the stage.
Joining this year's Dancing with the Sierra All Stars is a great adventure, it's a chance to support the community, get to know your neighbors and tear up the dance floor with her energetic partner Tim Smith.
Time to BOOGIE for a good cause!
Tim Smith
Timothy Lee Smith (aka the Groovy Garden Guy, Sexy Tim, and Happy Timmy,) grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. He moved to San Francisco in 1982 where he supported many important social causes, made art, and got his degree in Art and Social Change at New College.
Tim and his wife, Kathryn Eustis, and their son and daughter moved to Murphys in 2001 after many years of visiting the area while Kathryn was publicist for Columbia Actors' Repertory Theater. Tim created the school and community garden at Michelson Elementary School, where he has become known as Mr. Tim, the Groovy Garden Guy. He coordinated the Gifted and Talented Education program at Michelson Elementary for several years, teaches art in Vallecito Union School District, and has been an Artist in Residence in schools in both Calaveras and Tuolumne counties. He worked as outreach specialist for teen health issues under a countywide Community Challenge Grant (hence the nickname Sex Tim) and coordinates Natural High Day each year at Calaveras River Academy.
While Tim passionately supports health and prevention programs in our community, his real calling to Dancing With the Sierra Stars is his reputation as a dancer (Happy Timmy.) His energy on the dance floor is boundless, and it was only a matter of time before someone suggested that he put it to good use. He enjoyed performing for several years with the Lumberjacks in the Calaveras Follies to support the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program, and is very excited about this opportunity to support community health. Tim hopes to offer a fresh and vibrant performance that will impress even seasoned "Stars" attendees!
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