This is Extreme!

         Everyone has been talking about the extremism on both sides of the political aisle in recent years, but no where is it more obvious than the Wisconsin recall of Governor Scott Walker.

    As most everyone knows, Walker dared to try and limit the power of the unions in his state, and the roar of the Unions came after him, attempting to snare him and "eat him for lunch".

Love Those Meetings!

Calaveras County Water District Board Meeting June 13

   On Wednesday June 13, Calaveras County Water District  has a lengthy agenda, beginning at 9 AM in their boardroom at 423 E. St. Charles St. in San Andreas.

     As usual, on the consent agenda is approval of their monthly bills, this time $1,348,000.  They will also approve the employee confidentiality policy. The authorization to write off uncollected accounts (no amount given) is also on the consent agenda.

Just Wait 'Til November!

How Many Over 65 are Online?

     According to a Pew Research Poll in April, 53% of adults ages 65 and older said they used the internet or e-mail. 

     Though these adults are less likely than all other age groups to use the internet, this represents the first time that more than half of seniors are going online.

     After several years of very little growth among this group, these gains are significant.

Thomas C. Land

    According to CHP, Memorial Medical Center in Modesto has confirmed that Thomas C. Land, 22 of Valley Springs, has succumbed to the injuries he sustained as the driver in a high speed traffic collision on June 5 on Hogan Dam Road in Valley Springs.

Sandra Perry Leetham

   Sandra Perry Leetham, age 48, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, June 7,2012 at her home in Valley Springs, after a two month battle with cancer.

    She is survived by her husband Robben Leetham, children Kelsey Guernsey, Ben, Jordyn, Tyler, Grandson Kohen Guernsey, parents; Gordon and Lou Jean Perry, siblings; Andy Perry, Linda Perry Steck, Bud Perry, Ray Perry and Chad Perry.

FREE Music in the Parks in Mountain Ranch

     The Calaveras Arts Council is announcing that on June 27, 2012, Blame Sally, made up of four women, playing guitar, mandolin, bass, keyboard, accordion, percussion, and banjo will be playing in Mountain Ranch.

Thank Goodness!

   Dear Editor:

    I just discovered your online paper, and I have to tell you, it's a breath of fresh air in this NIMBY county, with elected officials who are against jobs, and newspapers who back them up.

    I live in District 2 (that is, I think so, with redistricting, no one is sure anymore), and when I read in your paper that Chris Wright wants to continue the Wilensky policies for 8 more years, I got scared.

    We are lucky that he didn't get over 50 % or we would have been stuck. At least now we have a chance to get behind Randall, who owns a business in the area.

    You are right about Wilensky, scandals, lawsuits, chaos. I agree completely. NO MORE Wilensky. NO Chris Wright. If he wins in the runoff, we're all in trouble.

                                  Sick of Wilensky in Mountain Ranch

Who Needs the Beach?

Neighbors Complain About Romney

   The big story out of the New York Times this morning is about the $12 million home presidential candidate Mitt Romney bought in LaJolla, with an unobstructed view of the ocean.

     It seems that there are 3 gay married couples living nearby, who resent his position against gay marriage, along with complaints about blocked driveways, and general construction problems.