Valley Springs Man Shot Following Dispute with Housemate

(Valley Springs, CA) On 05/07/12 at approx. 2:53 PM, Calaveras Sheriff's Deputies and Investigators were dispatched to a report of a gunshot wound at a residence on the 3800 block of Bartelink Drive. Upon arrival the deputies contact the conscious victim, a 52 year old Valley Springs man (name withheld at this time pending further information). Following contact with the victim the deputies and investigators spoke with the alleged shooter, Adam Lee Hagerman (49) of Valley Springs. Mr. Hagerman was arrested at the scene and transported to the Calaveras County Jail. At the time of his arrest a handgun was found in Mr. Hagerman's possession. The victim was transported via helicopter to a Modesto area hospital for his injury. His condition is unknown at this time. Preliminary reports suggest that the shooting followed some sort of dispute between the two housemates.

Mr. Hagerman was booked into the CCSO jail on the charges of 664 PC / 187 PC: Attempted Murder.

Sheriff's Detectives will continue to investigate this incident throughout the afternoon and evening. Further information

Dog Problems In County Continue With End In Sight

Sierra Sentinel Editor:

Can you please update us on the dog problem in Copper? I'm having a problem over in Valley Springs. Did the County do anything? What happened?

                                                          BR
Dear BR,
   There are two laws involved with most dog cases either a dog being at large or barking constantly.  The Sierra Sentinel was able to speak with the folks having problems with dogs in Copperopolis and discovered that two owners were cited for three dogs roaming. 

Dear Editor - Candidate Endorsement?

Sierra Sentinel Editor:

  Is the Sierra Sentinel going to endorse any candidates for the upcoming election? You were so helpful in the last election, and I have a hard time keeping track of what each one represents.

                                                                                             Ed in Arnold

Dear Ed:

  In this election the Sentinel decided not to endorse any certain candidates. We do try to write articles to help you pick out who is more property rights and pro-job. Hope that helps. Editor

Service Employees International Union Support For District 4

   Who is the Service Employees International Union supporting in the District 4 Supervisorial race? Did any of the Calaveras County candidates respond to their request for information? Debbie Ponte tells us that she does not seek union support or contributions, as she wants to be "free of any ties when as a Board member, she has to vote on contracts and other issues." We are checking with the other candidates to see where they stand on union support.

Central Sierra Economic Development District Meeting

   The Central Sierra Economic Development, which was the group to take over when the Central Sierra Planning Council went belly-up, has been working on and produced a lengthy document for the public to review. It is mainly regarding infrastructure project needs in several counties, including Calaveras. The two board appointees on this new board are Merita Callaway and Bertha Underhill.

    Beth Hartline, who is in charge of organizing and submitting documents necessary, is very articulate and could pull off getting some projects for public works despite Callaway and Underhill being on the board.

    If you would like to review the document visit http://www.csedd.org

   They will be meeting Thursday May 10th at 2 PM at Camps Restaurant in Greenhorn Creek. The public is welcome to attend. Please give Hartline a call first at 989-4058 so she will have an accurate count for seating.

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