DECEMBER FIFTY 2014 CENTS
THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Administration 2-11, 16 The Grill 14-15 PML Clubs/Activities/ Recreation 17-20 Homes on the Hill Real Estate 21-28 Community Calendar 29 Community Corner 30-35 38-40 School News 41 Home Improvement Directory 42-46 Classifieds 47 PAID Permit 451Permit U.S. POSTAGE STOCKTON, CA PRSRT STD PRSRT Change Service Requested 19228 Pine Mountain Dr. Groveland, CA 95321 2 ADMINISTRATION PML NEWS • DECEMBER 2014 President’s Corner BY JERRY DICKSON • PMLA BOARD PRESIDENT
Alan MacDonald, our Golf Course on the news in Seattle. In Pioneer Square Superintendent, told me a few years back there is a side walk cover made of cast iron that the end of ‘oak leaf falling season’ is and glass that is called The Pergola. That The Pine Mountain Lake News, December first. So, as you read this all day a truck backed into it and broke it in established July 25, 1973, the leaves have fallen and you can now a million pieces. Thankfully it has been is printed monthly for residents of go out and rake them up and take them rebuilt. Ours is much more robust and it Pine Mountain Lake and vicinity by to the compost area. Global warming and would take more than a backing truck to Pine Mountain Lake Association, El Nino may have a few days affect the damage it. Groveland, California 95321. end of leaf falling, so it would be fine to The Great Recession is slowly receding SUBSCRIPTION RATES: wait a few months to do all the raking and in our rear view mirror and we are seeing Co-owner subscription: $3 per year hauling. I think Alan also told me that more typical delinquencies in member Single copies: 50 cents each we need 12-14 good winter storms for an assessments. The real estate closures that Single mailed copies: $1.35 each average rain year. As I write this, 3 weeks I read about in the newspaper seem to For non-members: $10 per year before you read it, we have had one small be picking up in number and my realtor storm and one tiny storm. So, we still need friends are smiling more. Also the stock SUBMISSION DEADLINE 10th of the month by 4:30 PM 12-14 good winter storms for that average market has had two consecutive good Late submissions not accepted year. More would be better. Rain dancing years of gains. Hopefully, this means the Visit www.pinemountainlake.com for continues to be the order of the day. corner has been turned and good times ad rates and submission guidelines or We have just gotten through are ahead. I believe the glass is more than e-mail: [email protected]. Thanksgiving and are looking forward half full. Jerry Dickson, PMLA President For the mutual benefit of all property own- to Christmas and New Years. The I’m personally thankful that I seem to ers, the Pine Mountain Lake News reserves the right to edit all copy submitted for pub- Association has had a lot to be thankful be in good health and my family is doing lication. The Pine Mountain Lake News is a for as 2014 is winding down. Financially well after a couple of challenging years. private enterprise, not a public entity, and as we will have had a good year when the I hope the rest of you have similar good such is entitled to reject advertisements or books are closed at the end of the month. stories to tell with respect to your health articles in the best judgment of its editor or The new Marina Café and Store, dedicated and wealth. publisher, despite a probable monopoly in the HOURS OF area of its publication. Pine Mountain Lake to our good friend Ron Maguire, has been Christmas is coming and it’s the time Association is not responsible for, nor does it a great success in its first year. Everyone of the year for us kids of all ages and guarantee the accuracy of, information contained raves about the pergola built from Rim especially grandkids to be happy. We OPERATION in any ad placed in the Pine Mountain Lake News. Fire timber. I just love that word ‘pergola’ get to and should spoil them even more and I would hope all of you that read this than we do during the rest of year. Please Please note the hours of operation SABRE DESIGN & PUBLISHING Design/layout would use that word at least once today accept my family’s good wishes to all of for the following amenities: in your everyday speech. I first learned you during this joyous holiday season with DAVID WILKINSON of the word pergola about 20 years ago lots of snow. Merry Christmas everyone! Publishing Editor CHRISTINA WILKINSON COMPOST & Associate Editor ARCHERY RANGE PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE NEWS NOVEMBER THRU MARCH P.O. Box 605 TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY Groveland, CA 95321 On the Cover 8AM TO 4PM Tel: 209/962-0342 WEATHER PERMITTING Fax: 800/680-6217 E-mail: SHOOTING RANGE [email protected] TUES, THURS, SAT BOARD OF DIRECTORS 9AM TO 3PM Jerry Dickson (President) This month’s cover Mike Gustafson (Vice President) features Pine Mountain Wayne Augsburger (Secretary) Lake with a fresh snow PLEASE NOTE Hours may vary Dana Chavarria (Treasurer) fall and Santa Claus depending on weather conditions, safety Brian Sweeney (Director) delivering packages to concerns, or other situations beyond GENERAL MANAGER residents. Joseph M. Powell, CCAM, CMCA, AMS Merry Christmas, control. Archery and Gun Range users must Happy Hanukkah, and check-in with compost attendant. CORRESPONDENCE TO DIRECTORS Pine Mountain Lake Association a very Happy New Year 19228 Pine Mountain Drive from the PMLA. HOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Groveland, CA 95321 Photo by David Wilkinson WITHOUT NOTICE. [email protected] Photography ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Call the Main Gate HOURS OF OPERATION at 209-962-8615. Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tel: 209/962-8600 DECEMBER 2014 • PML NEWS ADMINISTRATION 3 Submission General Manager’s Message BY JOE POWELL, CCAM, CMCA, AMS, GENERAL MANAGER Guidelines
2015 ANNUAL BUDGET AND losing $32,000 in assessment income in County. The benefit of this site is that it The PML News is the ASSESSMENT PACKAGE 2015 alone. The assessment increase for allows members to dispose of material that Official Newspaper of After a final review and discussion, 2015 would have been 3.69% rather than would have been burned on their property Pine Mountain Lake the Board of Directors approved the 4.29% had it not been for lot mergers. within the development. By controlling Property Owners 2015 Annual Budget and Assessment at There are some members who are a larger burn in a more remote location, The PML News is dedicated to reporting PML the November Board meeting. The 2015 in favor of mergers as they believe the PML has reduced the impact of smoke Association business and PML Association Annual Budget and Assessment Package merging of lots provides more open space, to the overall membership. Our staff news to Pine Mountain Lake Property Owners. was mailed to the membership at the and a reduction in the usage impact to is trained to burn only during certain The PML News receives more than 100 end of November in accordance with our the amenities. There have been several conditions and in a way that reduces the Tuolumne County/Groveland community governing documents and applicable law. debates over the years, both for and impact of smoke on our members. The related submissions each month. All such From time to time we will get a call against mergers. other benefit is that disposing of the community related articles and notices from a member who changed their In recent years, the Association Board material at this location is cost-effective. will appear in the PML News on a SPACE AVAILABLE basis and at the DISCRETION mailing address, but neglected to notify presented a CC&R amendment to the Unfortunately PML is no longer of the PML News Publishing Editor. the Association. Members who do not membership that would correct this situation allowed to burn at this location. The receive their budget and assessment by allowing for mergers while maintaining County Air Quality Control Board DEADLINES package by December 15th should give a static number of assessable lots. While the received multiple complaints from an Advertisements must be received IN FULL us a call here at Administration (209) return rate was 80% in favor of the ballot Association member this year. Complaints (text, MLS info, images, logos, etc.) by the 10th of 962-8600 and our staff will be happy to measure, there were not enough ballots were filed on days when our staff was the month for the following month’s edition. Only assist you. returned by members to amend the CC&R’s. not engaged in any burning activity and advertisements received in full will be guaranteed PML went out with two additional ballot even days when the County inspector was to be published in that month’s edition. NO LOT MERGERS AFFECT 2015 efforts, but the amendment failed due to onsite and observed no violations. EXCEPTIONS. ASSESSMENT INCREASE member/voter apathy. We worked with the County MEDIA ACCEPTED With the budget process put to bed All of these facts are important and inspector to ensure we were following email and the mailing of the assessment and they are considered during the budget the requirements of the burn permit and SOFTWARE disclosure packet, I think it is useful to preparation process. Even before the could demonstrate that our staff was InDesign, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, consider some of the factors that impact Board and management team begins work not generating large amounts of smoke, Illustrator or PDF. our annual assessment. One important on the budget, we start out knowing that and that the complaints were erroneous. TEXT/GRAPHICS factor is lot mergers. we will have less funds to work with to Unfortunately, the County Air Quality Handwritten text is not accepted. Material Back in the early 70’s the first lot merger provide for the operation of Association Control staff felt that there were too many composed completely of capital letters is not occurred in PML due to a “loophole” in amenities and service to the membership. complaints (erroneous or not) and decided accepted. Please use uppercase and lowercase the CC&R language. As most members to not renew our permit for next season. letters in composition. Ink jet printed images are know, when two lots are merged, they SMOKE COMPLAINTS According to the County representative, not accepted. Images are accepted ONLY as legally become one lot. The affect is For many years, PML has operated a their hands are tied by State regulation. camera ready art, original photos (to be scanned) that the Association loses one additional compost site to dispose of brush and plant I am disappointed with the decision, or as JPEG, TIFF or PDF files created with above annual assessment every year in the future material gathered from lot clearing and but we must still be able to provide an area listed software. All scans and bitmap images must for each lot that is merged. fire abatement work. The Compost/Brush for members to dispose of this material be in TIFF or JPG format at least 200 dpi at 100% Over the last 43 years, the Association site is located up above and to the right of as part of our fire abatement program. (300 dpi preferred). Ad files are stored for 90 days has lost millions of dollars in assessment the PML Campgrounds. The Association The end result of these complaints is a from first run date. Older ads that have not been income due to mergers. PML averages 15 has been allowed to burn brush and slash much higher cost to the membership. running must be resubmitted. (See Display & Insert lot mergers per year and we anticipate in accordance with a permit issued by the Reluctantly, the cost of disposing of this Advertising Contract “Design and Preparation material through other methods was Charges.”) added to the 2015 Budget. This extra E-MAIL TEXT/GRAPHICS $80,000 could have limited the increase Text/graphics may be delivered as e-mail in assessment. NOTICE attachments via the Internet. Send to pmlnews@ sabredesign.net. The two issues above are just a couple The Pine Mountain Lake News, established Office at (209) 962-8600. We greatly appreciate AD DESIGN and PROOFS of examples of factors that drive our July 25, 1973, is printed monthly for residents of your contributions but please note that the PML Ads that are requested to be sent to other assessment up each year. There are many Pine Mountain Lake and sold in the Groveland, News fills up very quickly – often by the 7th or 8th of periodicals require a usage fee from the advertiser more and I do not have enough space in CA 95321 area. Members can access the the month (long before the 10th deadline). To ensure (see Display & Insert Advertising Contract “Design my article to address them here. PML News monthly edition online at www. that your submission is reviewed for publication and Preparation Charges”). Proofs are available PineMountainLake.com. Every month the newest please submit in full and as early as possible. Please We encourage members to attend upon request and final proof approval for all ads edition of the PML News is posted online before remember that the PML News is limited in capacity important meetings like the preparation is expected within 24 hours. Changes made are the first of each month. Interested parties can and your submissions are reviewed on a first-come- of the budget and provide input. Take the LIMITED to typographical or graphic placement subscribe to the traditional “hard copy” and first-served, space-available basis. time to get involved in your Association errors. NO OTHER ADDITIONS OR CHANGES receive a copy by mail each month. We publish all PMLA related submissions in a positive way. Stay informed, vote WILL BE MADE. The PML News is mailed to approximately 3500 such as Board & Management Business, Clubs, on important ballot measures, and try PML property owner households each month. Up Activities & Events. Where space remains, we to resolve personal issues in a positive SUBMISSION DEADLINES to 500 copies are rack-sold in the local Groveland publish non-PMLA related submissions in our way before filing complaints. This is Articles — 10th each month area. Our circulation reaches approximately "Community" section. Ads — 10th each month 1200 full-time, resident, PML property owners and We do our best to provide timely news. If you how we improve our community. It takes Classifieds — 15th each month approximately 2300 “weekender,” non-resident, experience delayed delivery or have misplaced a teamwork. property owners who maintain primary residence particular edition, please visit us at the PMLA website On behalf of the PML Management in Northern California, in Southern California, or www.pinemountainlake.com for a downloadable Team and Staff, I would like to wish in other states. For more information regarding PDF of the News posted by the 1st of the month and everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy VISIT US ONLINE! the PML News, please call the PML Administration a downloadable PDF list of ad rates. New Year! www.pinemountainlake.com 4 ADMINISTRATION PML NEWS • DECEMBER 2014
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Enclosed is my check in the amount of General Info 209/962-8600 DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY (Unless otherwise noted) Renee Strmiska [email protected] Director of Safety 209/962-8633 $______(PAYMENT DUE IN FULL) Natalie Trujillo [email protected] NO DECEMBER MEETING Main Gate 209/962-8615 Send this subscription to: General Safety Inquiries, gate passes, Sergeant 209/962-1244 January 17, 2015 Pine Mountain Lake Association campground reservations, tennis reservations Sgt. Teri Cathrein [email protected] 19228 Pine Mtn. Dr. Groveland, CA 95321 [email protected] February 21, 2015 ATTN: TERRI MAINTENANCE DEPT 209/962-8612 Accounting 209/962-8607 Susan Capitanich [email protected] March 21, 2015 Receivable/Collections/Assessments Maintenance Manager 209/962-8611 Karen Peracca [email protected] April 18, 2015 Tom Moffitt [email protected] Accounts Payable 209/962-8626 PINE MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE May 16, 2015 Ashley Jackson [email protected] LAKE NEWS Golf Course Superintendent 209/962-8610 June 20, 2015 Controller 209/962-8606 Alan MacDonald [email protected] DELIVERY Accounting Procedures Golf Shop 209/962-8620 July 18, 2015 Ken Spencer [email protected] Golf Pro Shop/Golf Reservations August 15, 2015 Although we guarantee that ADMINISTRATION Doug Schmiett [email protected] ANNUAL MEETING / ELECTION the PML News is mailed from General Manager Golf Pro 209/962-8622 Modesto, CA on the same Joseph Powell [email protected] September 12, 2015 Mike Cook [email protected] (2ND SAT-DUE TO 49ER FESTIVAL) day (between the 26th-30th Administrative Asst. to G.M. 209/962-8627 of month), most post offices Debra Durai [email protected] THE GRILL AT PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE October 24, 2015 (except Groveland) sort Bulk Restaurant 209/962-8638 BUDGET MEETING (4TH SATURDAY- Assistant to G.M. 209/962-8604 Mail after First Class mail. Bambi Johnson [email protected] BEGINS AT 8 AM) Ivonne Deckard [email protected] So, consider a First Class The Grill Manager 209/962-8640 delivery subscription for just Human Resources 209/962-8628 November 14, 2015 Jay Reis [email protected] (2ND SATURDAY) $18/yr? ($18 per year for Allie Henderson [email protected] property owners and $28 per Head Chef No December Meeting year for non-property owners) E.C.C. Coordinator 209/962-8605 Carrie Taylor [email protected] Plan Submittals, Compliance Fees, Mergers Interested? Call the PMLA [email protected] 19th Hole Lounge 209/962-8636 RULES ENFORCEMENT Office at 209/962-8632 or Jamie Wortmann see form above. Member Relations 209/962-8632 [email protected] ACTIONS Gate Cards, Address Changes NOTE: The Pine Mountain Lake Terri Thomas [email protected] OTHER PHONE NUMBERS Violations Report – October 2014 Stables Manager 209/962-8667 News is also available Community Standards Dir. 209/962-1240 Jeanna Santalucia [email protected] Courtesy Notices 47 (in pdf format) at: CC&R Compliance/Violations/Fire Mitigation Notice of Non-Compliance 3 www.pinemountainlake.com. Dennis Pipal PML News 209/962-0342 New editions are posted by [email protected] Pine Mountain Lake News Fines 0 the 1st of the month. Sabre Design & Publishing [email protected] Violations Pending 80 DECEMBER 2014 • PML NEWS ADMINISTRATION 5 BOARD ACTION(S) VOTING RECORD October 25, 2014 Board Meeting – Agenda Items Board Members* COMMENTS SHOULD THE BOARD… JD MG WA DC BS COSTS approve the anticipated agenda? Y Y Y / Y A.I.F. approve the consent agenda? Y Y Y / Y A.I.F. approve fee waiver request from Soroptimist of Groveland? Y Y Y / Y A.I.F. Lake Lodge Fee Waiver – B.E.S.T. Day 2014 approve increase non-union emp contribution to Health Insurance? Y Y Y / Y A.I.F. approve deletion of expenditure for Maint. Truck? N N N / Y Expenditure Maint. Truck remains in 2015 Budget approve adjustment in Marina revenue for 2015? Y Y Y / Y A.I.F. approve adjustment of the revenue target for The Grill in 2015? N N Y / Y Tied Vote – Motion Failed approve spending $22K, unfunded expenditure for sound wall at the Shooting Y Y Y / Y A.I.F. $22,000 Range in 2014? approve increase to Guest Golf Fee revenue for 2015? Y Y Y / Y A.I.F. Total APPROVED Golf Donations this meeting (Retail Value) $0 Total APPROVED Other Donations this meeting (Retail Value) $210 Total APPROVED expenditures this meeting $22,000 /=Absent | A = Abstained | A.I.F. = All In Favor | o = No Vote
* JD=Jerry Dickson | MG=Mike Gustafson | WA=Wayne Augsburger | DC=Dana Chavarria | BS=Brian Sweeney MINORITY VOTES HIGHLIGHTED
November 8, 2014 Board Meeting – Agenda Items Board Members* COMMENTS SHOULD THE BOARD… JD MG WA DC BS COSTS approve the anticipated agenda? Y Y Y Y Y A.I.F. approve the consent agenda? Y Y Y Y Y A.I.F. approve the proposed Golf Annual Medical Refund Policy? Y Y Y Y N 4 Yes votes 1 No vote APPROVED approve proposed revisions to ECC Guidelines Book? o o o o o Item tabled until January 17, 2015 Board Meeting approve issuing a “Boat Access” wristband for 4th of July Holiday? Y Y Y Y Y A.I.F. approve Organized Group Status for PML Pickleball Club? Y Y Y Y Y A.I.F. approve PML Member Home Business Permit? Y Y Y Y Y A.I.F. approve the proposed Election Procedural and Board Meeting Dates for Correct deadline for returning nominating papers Y Y Y Y Y 2015? to Friday, May 15, 2015 A.I.F. approve Donation request from Sierra Red Hatters? o o o o o No Motion Made – FAILED approve the proposed 2015 Budget? Y Y Y Y N 4 Yes votes 1 No vote APPROVED approve Resolution Levying General Assessment for 2015? Y Y Y Y Y A.I.F. Total APPROVED Golf Donations this meeting (Retail Value) $0 Total APPROVED Other Donations this meeting (Retail Value) $210 Total APPROVED expenditures this meeting $22,000 /=Absent | A = Abstained | A.I.F. = All In Favor | o = No Vote
* JD=Jerry Dickson | MG=Mike Gustafson | WA=Wayne Augsburger | DC=Dana Chavarria | BS=Brian Sweeney MINORITY VOTES HIGHLIGHTED
Happy From the Pine MountainHolidays! Lake News & the PMLA Staff 6 FINANCIALS PML NEWS • DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 • PML NEWS ADMINISTRATION 7 PMLA Money Matters BY KEN SPENCER, ASSOCIATION CONTROLLER PML Safety
By the time many of you read this you this account by the end of 2029. We are well improvements scheduled to happen in Report will already have received your Budget & on our way to reaching this target. the next 14 months the total assessment Assessment package for 2015. I thought I A number of changes to operations at dollars required for 2015 only increased by October YTD would take this opportunity to address some the Marina were also addressed during the less than 3.7%. Unfortunately the impact Guest Passes Issued 975 14982 of the items and assumptions contained in budget discussions. Additional beach patrol of the continued shrinkage of assessable this financial blueprint for the Association’s personnel will be available later in the day properties within the Association due to lot Vendor Passes Issued 146 1505 operations in the coming year. during the summer to ensure a safe and mergers caused the individual assessment Temporary Resident Passes Issued 228 4829 As most of you know the budget process enjoyable experience for all property owners. to increase by just less than 4.3%. started several months ago and came to its In addition the season will be extended at Overall next year’s assessment will be Vehicles Admitted 9301 125150 ultimate conclusion at the PMLA Board’s this popular amenity. Services at the Store $2,040 on an annual basis (remember that Vehicles Refused Entry 242 2751 meeting on November 8. The Board and and Lakeside Café will be available until the there is a $40 discount off this amount for Phone Calls Received 3583 52171 Management team worked together to middle of October to take advantage of the any assessment paid in full by January 31, craft a revenue and spending plan for continued good weather at the Lake. 2015). This equates to $170 per month. Residential Alarm 9 98 2015 that provides the expected level of A new flotation is being considered for While no one likes to see the cost of things Animal - Loose 11 187 property owner service and allows us to installation in the Marina swim area next go up, I hope you will agree that the annual/ maintain and enhance the condition of our year that will feature a more solid structure monthly assessment for all that PMLA has Animal - Impounded 3 48 amenities and common areas. As always this with slides on either side for the enjoyment to offer is well worth it. I encourage you to Animal - Dead/Injured 25 286 discussion was balanced with an awareness of our younger (and young at heart) family carefully review the budget package you Animal - Disturbance 10 157 of the overall financial climate within members. In addition an employee could receive in the mail so you can familiarize the Association and its members. Many be assigned to this area to further ensure yourself with how your money is spent Public Assist 31 234 compromises were necessary to reach a final the safety of all. and all that the Association provides to all Welfare Check 1 24 financial package that the Board approved With safety a primary concern of many property owners. at its meeting. residents, the Board has continued the Well that’s it for this month. If you Transport 1 39 In our continuing efforts to provide funding necessary to install a comprehensive have any PMLA Money Matters you would Traffic Hazard 1 20 adequate funding for our future significant security camera system that will eventually like to see discussed in this column in the Traffic Control 0 1 repair and replacement expenditures, encompass all of our entry gates as well as future please drop me a line at controller@ the 2015 budget adds $25,000 to the the majority of our most popular amenities. pinemountainlake.com or give me a call at Gate - Tamper 0 3 contribution to the Reserve Fund. This Installation of the first phase of this project 962-8606. Thanks for reading and I hope Gate - Follow Through 3 25 important aspect of our finances is part of will begin within the next few months. you find this monthly discussion helpful the Board’s goal to achieve 65% funding in With these and many other and at least a bit informative. Gate - Malfunction 29 119 Gate - Struck by Vehicle 4 23 PMLA AUTOMATIC PAYMENT PROGRAM Control Burn Reported 0 358 Smoke Complaint 1 32 Taking the time to write a check for your monthly assessment payment can be time consuming and costly. You can avoid his burden and eliminate the potential for late payment charges by enrolling in Residential Disturbance 3 68 PMLA’s Auto Payment Program. By completing the form, which can be found at www.PineMountainLake. Amenity Burglary 0 3 com under the Financial Information tab, and returning it to the Administration Office, you can have your Residential Burglary 0 8 monthly assessment automatically deducted from your checking account or charged to your credit card. Grand Theft 0 3 This means you never have to remember to write a check and mail it each month. The peace of mind that comes with knowing your payment will always be made on time is easy to attain. We can also arrange to Petty Theft 2 27 have any other regular payment you make to the Association (such as golf membership, horse boarding Trespassing 2 33 fees, etc.) paid in the same way. Vandalism 0 12 For more information on this simple, effective and time saving plan please contact us at Property Damage - PML 1 22 (209) 962-8600. Property Damage - Resident 1 11 PML Reg Violations Resident 3 44 MAKE PML YOUR ONE–STOP–SHOP PML Reg Violations Guest 0 52 Vehicle - Citation Issued 3 49 FOR ALL YOUR GIFT GIVING! Vehicle - Accident PML 2 14 Patrolling Unit 446 4734 Pick up a Amenity Security Check 2531 24480 gift card for: Resident Security Check 201 2201 GOLF • GOLF SHOP APPAREL & ACCESSORIES • THE GRILL Monitoring Tennis Courts 0 16 BOAT RENTALS & GEAR AT THE MARINA Weapon Violation 1 16 Fixed Post 3 32 SNACK SHACK GOODIES • HUNTING & FISHING LICENSE VOUCHERS Courtesy Notice Issued 4 40 (Gift cards are available at the Administration Office, The Grill, and at the Pro Shop) All Fees Collected $6,031.08 $122,222.28 8 ADMINISTRATION PML NEWS • DECEMBER 2014 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR LETTERS RECEIVED – 1 DEFERRED TO NEXT EDITION BY Community Standards DENIED BY EDITORIAL COMMITTEE – 0 EDITORIAL COMMITTEE – 0 BY DENNIS PIPAL, COMMUNITY STANDARDS, DIRECTOR Exceeds 250 word maximum – 0 DENIED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 0 Content – 0 DEFERRED TO NEXT EDITION BY PROTECT OUR TREES all your trees are 20 years larger. That pine tree Not a property owner – 0 BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 0 Last month we talked about the drought which is 4” in diameter and 10 feet tall today and the bark beetle and if you missed this is now 18” in diameter and 50’ tall. Submit Letters to the Editor by sending to “Editor, PML News” article I encourage you to dig it out and read it I guess our point is…be a good steward Mail: 19228 Pine Mountain Drive, Groveland, CA 95321 or find it online atwww.pinemountainlake.com . for your little part of the forest. Thin your Email: [email protected] • Fax: 800-680-6217 This month I’d like to continue on this trees out using a 20 year vision. You will do same theme, protecting our beautiful trees. a huge service to the health of your trees and We still see too many Lots with too much provide a solid foundation for fire safety in PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL LETTERS APPEAR IN THE ORDER RECEIVED BY THE PML NEWS vegetation all growing too close together. We the years to come. The Pine Mountain Lake News welcomes letters and articles for publication provided they meet just don’t have the water to support everything the criteria established in the current PMLA Editorial Policy (See excerpt below – entire policy on that sprouts up in this forest. PRUNING file at the Administration Office). Letters must be limited to 250 words, typewritten using upper In our fuel reduction inspections of last Another area where we can improve the and lowercase letters (no handwritten material, no all-capital material) and signed with name, year we tagged certain trees and brush that health of our trees involves removing the lower unit and lot by a property owner in good standing. LETTERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE we recommended for either removal or limbs which in many cases, are dead anyway. EDITOR BY 4:30 PM ON THE 10th OF THE MONTH. Letters deemed by the Editorial pruning up the limbs. We still see some of This is not only a health issue but a fire safety Committee to be improper will not be accepted. Readers are advised that THE OPINIONS these tags right where we left them with no issue. The winter time is an excellent time of EXPRESSED IN THESE LETTERS ARE THOSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL AUTHORS, action taken by the owner. the year to perform this kind of work. The NOT OF PMLA, THE PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE NEWS, NOR THEIR EMPLOYEES. If you haven’t noticed, we are losing trees colder temperature hardens the sap in the a lot faster than what would be normal. The trees so the sap doesn’t flow as easily and won’t cedar trees are particularly struggling due to attract the bark beetle. OPERATIONAL LOSSES but nothing is ever done. How about starting lack of water. The lower limbs are dying which The CalFire requirement states: remove by placing an ad in this newspaper, offering is not common for cedar trees. And as we have all dead limbs up to 15’ from the ground. Dear PML Board of Directors: “Free restaurant business, prime golf course mentioned in prior articles, our pine trees In addition, prune the live limbs up 1/3 the location, fully equipped turn-key facility, free become especially susceptible to a bark beetle height of the tree to a maximum of 15’. Let me Many suggestions have been made to rent, just pay for the utilities.” attack when they are in a weakened condition. do the math for you. A 20’ tree should have control the continuing huge operational its lowest limb at least 6’-7’ off the ground. losses that raise our annual fees. Year after Thanks, THINNING There is a lot of opportunity in PML for year, various people have suggested that the Dave Armstrong A full grown pine or cedar tree has about pruning our trees to the above guidelines. restaurant be turned over to a private operator, Unit 5 Lot 276-7 a 10 foot umbrella. This is the width of the We see a lot of dead limbs in our inspections. limbs from tip to tip. Ideally, there should be Much of this type of work can be done by the nothing else growing within this 10’ radius. Owner if you have a few simple tools. A pole As we inspect Lots we see a lot of vegetation saw is required if you have a lot of tall trees due 2015 ASSESSMENT/BUDGET PACKETS growing too close together. We have seen ten to the 15’ requirement. And of course, we have or more trees within this 10’ radius. They are many qualified vendors in the area who do this The 2015 Assessment/Budget Packets will be mailed to members small trees at this point but as they grow all kind of work. A list of these folks is available on on December 1, 2014. these trees become a mass of vegetation and our website under the fire safety tab. If you have moved or changed your address within the past they are all fighting for what little water we year, please check with PML Administration to make sure we have in the ground. The health of our trees has never been have your correct address on record. Very seldom do we see a dead tree that more important than it is today. The drought If you are participating in the Email Opt-In Program, please doesn’t have a lot of other trees/brush in close has caused great stress to our trees and we need verify your email address with PML Administration to make sure proximity to it. Many trees are dying because to help them out in any way we can. Please we have your correct email address on record. they’ve lost the fight for adequate water. evaluate your trees this winter. Keeping PML This will assure you receive your 2015 Assessment/Budget Packet A good exercise would be to walk your Lot beautiful in the future just may depend on the in a timely fashion and save you and your Association money. with the idea that it is 20 years from now and action you take today. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR 2015 PACKET BY DECEMBER 15, 2014, please contact the PML Administration Office at (209) 962-8600 BEFORE YOU BEGIN CONSTRUCTION ON YOUR LOT
The Declaration of Restrictions (CC&Rs) states that no construction of any type (new construction, driveways, grading, lot clearing, etc.) GOT SOMETHING TO SAY? can be performed without prior approval from the Environmental Control Committee (ECC). Let your voice be heard with a letter to the editor. Submit your letter to the editor by mail to: Failure to obtain approval could result in the stoppage of work or even fines, and nobody wants that to happen. Inspections are PML News Editor 19228 Pine Mountain Drive made every Tuesday and reviewed by the Committee every other Groveland CA 95321 Thursday, so we can accommodate our members. or by email to: [email protected] Please contact ECC before you begin any type of construction at 209-962-8605 DECEMBER 2014 • PML NEWS ADMINISTRATION 9 That Burning Question BY TOM MOFFITT
For several years there have been discussions and arguments concerning debris burning within Pine Mountain Lake Association, or should I say smoke discussions and arguments. The burning of woody debris is a common practice throughout the Sierra Foothills, and is fully endorsed by the governing agencies. Local debris burns are regulated by Cal Fire and the Tuolumne County Air Pollution Control District, and are allowed only Debris pile burning on the greenbelt along Big Creek when conditions are suitable Former Board President, Ian Morcott, accepts recognition for his years of service to PML from for burning. Debris burning is current Board President, Jerry Dickson at the Committee Lunch on October 23. on approved burn days only, and must be Most burn conditions are during the rainy conducted under the approved guidelines. season, when the ground is wet or covered in This article is to provide information snow, and a storm front is moving in. These and understanding of the debris burning conditions allow the smoke to be minimal, rise conducted by the PMLA Maintenance straight up, and the upper air movements will Department as part of the PMLA Fire clear the smoke. The weather front will douse Abatement Plan. Calls and messages the ground and lower the fire danger levels come into the Safety Department and the significantly. The high ground moisture levels Maintenance Department frequently by will contain any embers from the debris pile. property owners who believe that there is Since forecasting burn days is critical to NO debris burning within PMLA. This is planning, executing the debris burns plan is simply not so. Property owners are allowed crucial to the window of opportunity. The to burn woody debris on their owned crews are sent out early morning to burn properties, while meeting the Residential when the conditions are correct, warning Burning Regulations, conditions permitting signs are placed at the roadways, equipment is and exercising sound debris burn practices. placed at the site, and the Safety Department These practices are published and readily is notified. Staff in protective clothing, fire available to all PMLA residents on the Pine gear, tools and safety equipment, trucks, Mountain Lake association website – 2-way radios, a water truck, and if necessary, http://www.pinemountainlake.com/ a bull dozer will be on site. The debris piles The Board of Directors honored our many volunteer committee members with a page/21389~334985/Fire-Safety are ignited and monitored, with no piles wonderful lunch at The Grill on October 23. The PMLA Maintenance Department being lit after 12 noon. and contractors practice debris pile burning The debris pile burns are not a with directives and permits through PMLA, Controlled Burn or a Prescribed Burn; Tuolumne County, Cal Fire and by the State which are usually conducted on large areas Contractors Performing Work in PML are of California Air Resources Board. The work with large amounts of vegetation being is part of the Fire Abatement Plan, and is an burning, along with the huge clouds of Required to Follow PMLA Rules & Regulations effective method for reducing woody debris. smoke. The debris piles may number from The piles are constructed from cut slash, 1 to 120 piles in a treated area. The 81 acre The following are some “common violations.” Work Related Conduct brush and woody ground debris. The piles are greenbelt above Big Creek had 120 piles Please do your part to maintain a harmonious 1. Starting work before 7am or continuing after capped with a paper hat to protect the core of burned in four days one year, seemingly environment for all to enjoy. Remember: The 7pm the pile from rainwater, and identifies the piles no one noticed, and no one complained. A PML property Owner is held responsible for those 2. Allowing dogs at construction sites as a forest debris burn pile. The piles will set couple of weeks later? A burning operation they hire. 3. Performing work on Sunday for a time to dry, and are only burned when outside the area created a smoke layer that 4. Cutting down a tree in excess of 5” without the materials are dry. Dry woody materials filled Pine Mountain Lake with smoke. Vehicle use: PMLA approval will burn quick and produce far less smoke, A cold air inversion layer trapped the 1. Exceeding the posted speed limit 5. Trespassing on neighboring property and will not constructed piles containing wet smoke and choked everyone…residents 2. Driving in a reckless manner 6. Using neighbors water or electricity without leaves and pine needles. complained that someone was burning, 3. Following another through an access gate or We construct debris piles in the greenbelts and alerts went out. written permission and common areas, the piles are burned When conditions are favorable, and the allowing others to follow you through 7. Leaving construction signs longer than 5 days only when the conditions are favorable and crews are sent out to burn, we do not wish 4. Parking on street (road shoulders OK) after work has been completed permissible for the debris burn. Favorable to create a smoke problem for anyone. The 8. Nailing signs to trees conditions are well outlined by the California perfect days are welcomed, and the smoke Personal Conduct: 9. Storing building materials on street or easement Air Resources Board and the information is rises straight up and disperses quickly in the 1. Allowing loud music 10. Beginning exterior construction without PML communicated to the community. The piles air above. The debris pile burning reduces the 2. Uttering abusive language or conduct that would Association approval are not burned during periods of fire danger or risk of future wildfires in the treated areas, and be offensive to a reasonable person Any Questions…call Dennis Pipal, Community when weather presents a dangerous situation. are a normal practice in fire abatement work. 3. Using the property Owner’s gate card or clicker Standards Director @ (209) 962-1240 10 ADMINISTRATION PML NEWS • DECEMBER 2014
roots are still there and after the first rains it On the Lake: Was the Lake Naughty or Nice? greens up pretty fast. Alternatively, a good BY MIKE HORVATH–LAKE CONSULTANT/LIMNOLOGIST layer of bark or even gravel will slow the movement of water and prevent erosion. With that lead in, serious subject… the terracing that would slow the erosive forces of So, do the Lake a favor and instead of a bag the next question is; bag of dirt. water running across it. This probably isn’t of dirt, get a bag of a good seed mixture. The what could you get In past articles I‘ve the season to get all “preachy” about rules and feed store in Oakdale used to sell a “foothill” the Lake for Christmas talked about dirt, or codes, but it is the season when we typically get blend that included grasses, clover and even this year? Most of you sediment that gets enough rain to cause erosion problems. some poppy and lupine. It’s an inexpensive are probably thinking into the lake. During The Association’s environmental codes gift that would greatly benefit the Lake. As that water would be a storms, a lot of sediment include a statement that says “Lots shall I’ve mentioned before, in 300 years or so, the much appreciated gift. enters the Lake from be planted or maintained by the Owner or Lake will be completely filled with sediment Unfortunately, that the greater watershed resident in such a manner to prevent or retard if we don’t do something about it. And if 300 isn’t something we could provide without outside of the Association boundaries. shifting or erosion of soils.” And that really years is beyond your imagination, the effect on the intervention of Mother Nature. We’ll However, too much sediment still runs off of isn’t a hard requirement to comply with. Yes, coves, beaches and shoreline will be seen much just keep our fingers crossed for that gift. So, poorly maintained lots and especially those I know that it requires weed whacking before sooner than that. If you have one of those lots how about that lump of coal or bag of dirt without vegetation or ground cover. The summer, but that’s not only good for the Lake, that is more dirt than grass or landscaping, do that many of us were threatened with when picture included with this article isn’t a view it’s also good for the local economy. And I the Lake a favor and get some seed mix. we were kids? I’ll just leave you to think of the Martian landscape… it’s a view of a lot know that it all turns brown and crunchy for Have a wonderful holiday season. Until next about gift ideas as I transition to a more with no landscaping, no ground cover, and no the rest of the summer, but the soil binding time, SPLASH! ALL PMLA HOMEOWNERS Shades of Green EMAIL OPT-IN PROGRAM BY ALAN MACDONALD, GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT The Association is pleased to offer a for you to deal with. All documents can A couple of projects mentioned last There are numerous ways to make water money saving program available to all be saved on your computer and viewed at month have been completed. Widening the go further or last longer in the soil. There PMLA property owners. This program your discretion. fourth tee has been completed, along with are wetting agents and other surfactants that allows you to receive many of the documents Timely Receipt – Documents sent enlarging the front bunker at the lower assist in reducing soil tension that we now we are required to provide to you via email. electronically are received in minutes as practice area. The back bunker there was use. One of the best ways is to solid tine This option is important because: opposed to the days it takes for regular removed and that area was seeded. We will aerate. That is using solid tines that makes Cost Savings – The Association is spared mail to arrive. mow that area at collar height to give you holes and does not pull the core out of the the expense of printing and mailing many If these sound like good reasons to you, more room to practice your short game. See soil. This procedure allows the water and air documents to those property owners who please sign up for the Document Email your local PGA pro for further short game in to the root zone. We typically do this once sign up. Program today using the attached form. assistance. [Especially Uncle Milt] or twice a season, but as this drought persists Environmental Savings – Less paper Simply return the completed form to the While we did not gain a lot of area with the it needs to be done at least monthly. [Due to means less trash and reduced damage to Administration office at your convenience. expansion of the fourth tee, it does provide a the makeup of our soil, this procedure is very the environment both in the disposal and If you have any questions on this little better angle for the tee shot. The rocks hard on the machine that performs this task] production of paper and envelopes. program please feel free to give us a call we used as a small retaining wall were brought Another way to promote stronger roots is to Reduced Clutter – By receiving (962-8600) and we will be happy to explain to us by our street maintenance department. deep water infrequently. This is hard to do documents via email there is less paper the details and the advantages. Thanks to these guys for their team work. with the nature of our soil and keeping the Water? What are we going to do? We used course playable. More on this subject as we Please read the Terms & Conditions for the email opt-in program on the website, www. approximately 11 inches off of the surface head towards our rainy season. pinemountainlake.com under the Resource Center Header > Important Information & Forms > of the lake in 2014 and backed that up with Let`s hope that by the time summer Forms > Opt-In Email Program. effluent water that GCSD provided for us rolls around in 2015, we have had an above to irrigate the course. You know that we average snow and rainfall winter of 2014-15. Mail form below to: eliminated watering many areas out of play, Regardless, if it is a normal year or a drought Pine Mountain Lake Association • 19228 Pine Mountain Drive • Groveland, CA 95321 and reduced irrigation run times in our roughs year, we must always find other ways to and perimeters all around the course. Will we conserve the way we use our water. YES, I want to enroll in PMLA’s email statement and have the same amount of water available to Have a wonderful winter of golf. Enjoy the document service. I acknowledge and agree to the us in 2015, or will we be required to cut back holiday season. See you in 2015! more? The lack of early rains is kind of scary terms and conditions set forth above as a condition for to say the least. Not knowing what Mother 2015 Greens Aeration Dates participation in this service. Nature has in store for us, I think it wise to April 20,21 and September 28,29. be prepared to plan again to eliminate areas The Golf Course will be closed for greens PMLA Account Number:______Unit/Lot #: ______of irrigated turf that we would typically water. aeration during 2015.
Name: ______Phone #: ______Guest & Renters Handbook Address:______is Available Online! You can now view or print the Guest and Renters Handbook from the PML Website. Email Address: ______Go to our website at: www.PineMountainLake.com and click on the Important Information & Forms tab under the Resource Center title. Then click on Guest and Renters Handbook. This handbook has valuable Signature: ______information for Guests and Renters in Pine Mountain Lake. DECEMBER 2014 • PML NEWS ADMINISTRATION 11 From The Fringe WELCOME TO PINE MOUNTAIN BY MIKE COOK LAKE STABLES Since the first week in November we relief from the fence or stakes if it interferes Jeanna Santalucia – Our New Stables Manager have been starting all play on the golf with your stance, area of intended swing or BY IVONNE DECKARD – ASSISTANT TO THE GENERAL MANAGER course in an 11:00 Shotgun Start. We lie of the ball. Rule 24-2. experience frost almost every morning I would like to welcome Jeanna Annual Golf Memberships during the Winter Season (except when it Santalucia to our Pine Mountain Lake rains), the 11:00 Shotgun Starts allow the The contracts are available in the Golf Stables as our new Stables Manager. Jeanna maintenance staff enough time, after the Shop for the Annual Golf Memberships. is presently living in the Sonora area. She frost clears, to get the course ready for the Please fill the contract out in full and turn it has owned horses and has been competing days play. If you are not able to play at the into the Golf Shop, noting which payment since the age of 7. She is experienced in 11:00 time and would like to play 9 holes option you select, by December 21. This will Hunt Seat, Western Riding, Jumping, later in the afternoon, we can usually find enable us to get you into the system as an Dressage and Endurance. Having grown a spot around 3:00 pm for you to get in a annual member before the end of the year so up in an equestrian community within quick 9 before it gets dark. Call the Golf you will be ready for January 1, 2015. Monte Sereno, California, she began giving Shop and we will do our very best to find riding lessons at the age of 15, and is a Punch Cards New Stables Manager, Jeanna Santalucia room for you to play. CHA Certified riding instructor. She has Punch card contracts are also available in also journeyed out to Nevada and Idaho December Calendar the Golf Shop. You do not need to pay for or to fulfill a dream of living and working on Segler, also property owners in PML, and • Christmas Eve; Golf starts at 10:00 am turn in the contract until the first time you the range for cattle and alfalfa farms. She their 3 horses Darth, Breeze and Rocco. Shotgun. play in 2015. created a business of producing training We still have Trail Rides on weekends, • Christmas Day; Golf course will be closed. clinics for World Class horse trainers in weather permitting, so please call for Property Owner Golf Cart Rental Nevada, Idaho and Virginia. Please stop reservations. Sometimes we have to cancel Golf Shop Merchandise Agreement by the Stables and welcome Jeanna to our if we feel the trails are too slick to ride on or The golf shop is fully stocked with a To comply with our insurance company beautiful community. we feel it is just not safe. You can also e-mail wide variety of golf merchandise for your policy, anyone who rents a golf cart at PML In October we had the Equine Dentist the stables to reserve your rides at stables@ Christmas shopping needs, and don’t forget is required to sign the Cart Rental Agreement Jerry Pocan out to do dental work on the pinemountainlake.com or call 209-962-8667. as a Property Owner you will receive a 15% Form before they go on the course. If you horses and we had a great turnout. Several Winter is coming and it is time to make discount on in stock clothing and footwear. have signed up for an Annual Membership horses got their teeth floated and some got sure all pipes are wrapped. When it gets If we don’t have what you are looking for we with Cart, you will sign the agreement on the their vaccination shots by the Vet Rod Eck. below 30 degrees the water troughs will will be happy to order it for you. contract. For all other Property Owners we He also was there to assist Jerry with the freeze so we have to break it for the horses will have a form for you to sign prior to your shots to sedate the horses for dental work. to be able to drink. So there is a lot to Titleist Golf Balls first round in 2015 that will be valid for the High Sierra Construction has built do here at the stables, cleaning stalls and Titleist has a special promotion during entire year. If you have any questions please additional lockers for the boarders, which making sure all horses and their owners’ the Christmas Season. They offer FREE see any Golf Shop Staff Member. is great since we have some new horses needs are met. I would like to thank our PERSONALIZATION on any golf ball in coming in. stable hands, Linda Amos, Dave Balek, From The Lesson Tee their line when you order at least 1 dozen. We would like to welcome Jackie Orton Eric King and Amy West for all their hard An order that is placed by December 10 is During the winter months the air is cooler who has a home in PML and her two horses work and keeping our Stables so clean. GUARANTEED to arrive by December and as a result the ball does not fly as far. If Breezona and Jewel. Wishing all a Happy and Safe 24th. See the Golf Shop for more details. you are at a yardage that puts you between We also welcome Paul Abreu and Carol Holiday Season. clubs, use the club that you are sure is enough Fence on Hole #4 club. Adjust your grip by gripping down on In an effort to stop balls from rolling out the club and make a shorter backswing, but of bounds on the left side, we have put up a make sure you swing through the ball and will be smoother and you will make better balls that don’t get to the hole don’t go in”. short fence just inside of the out of bounds finish your follow through. By making these contact because you are not trying to hit the stakes. The fence and stakes are considered an adjustments the ball will not fly as far as if you ball so hard. If you are continually coming up Have A Merry Christmas and A Happy “Immovable Obstruction” and you may take took a full swing. Usually this type of swing short use more club, remember “most of the New Year! The Golf Shop Staff COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED The Board is seeking members for the following Committees: Budget & Finance • Covenants • Environmental Control Editorial • Long Range Planning • Waterfowl Management Interested members can get more information by visiting the PML website at: www.PineMountainLake.com or by calling the PMLA Administration Office at (209) 962-8600
Applications will be considered at the January 17, 2015 Open Board Meeting. 12 PML NEWS • DECEMBER 2014 DECEMBER 2014 • PML NEWS 13
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CALL FOR RESERVATIONS 209.962.8638 DECEMBER 2014 • PML NEWS THE GRILL & LOUNGE 15 Season’s Greetings Monday Night Football at The Grill BY JAY REIS, THE GRILL MANAGER Hosted by the R.O.O.F.B.B.’s The holiday season between, and residents look at the Grill as All money raised goes back to the Community of Groveland is approaching fast. more than a place to eat but also the place to “Caring Hearts Helping Others” Time seems to go by meet with friends and celebrate occasions. The faster and faster each Grill in the winter months is a great place to Monday Night Football - Dates and Menus year. If you’re looking play cards, check emails on our WiFi or watch Monday Nights at 6:00 PM at The Grill at Pine Mountain Lake. All dinners $12.00 for that last minute your favorite sports team. unless otherwise noted. Tickets go on sale at 5:30 and dinner is at 6:00. Dine In or Take Out. gift, we do have gift Another positive report states that restaurant cards available. Our traffic increased in October for the first time December 1st December 15th gift cards can be in almost three years, this according to the MIAMI @ NY JETS NEW ORLEANS @ CHICAGO redeemed at the pro shop and Marina and at performance tracking service Black Box Guest Chef - Brian Sweeney Guest Chefs - MNF Team the Grill. And for your convenience we can Intelligence. The rise in guest counts for Beef Stroganoff, Noodles, Vegetable, Salad, Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, Vegetable, Slaw, mail them to you or for you. restaurants open for at least 12 months was Rolls, Dessert Rolls, Dessert The forecast for 2015 by some reports is slight. Same-store traffic for October rose very positive. According to the Nielsen year-over-year by .4 percent and a .6 percent December 8th December 22nd Global Consumer Confidence study, 31 gain over September’s results. Sales were also ATLANTA @ GREEN BAY NO MNF - Christmas Week! percent of consumers reported spending encouraging, according to the service. Same- Guest Chefs - Tom Knoth & Paula Martell their discretionary income on vacations store sales across Black Box’s survey climbed BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Macaroni & Come out and watch the games on the big in the second quarter of 2014, that’s up 2.8 percent year-over-year and .7 percent smoked cheese, baked beans, Dessert screen TVs in the 19th Hole Lounge from 22 percent in the second quarter of month-to-month. 2013—and the trend is expected to grow. I mention these two reports because they Another factor driving positive growth is are very close to the trends that the Grill is December 24 from 11am until 2pm. We will our full dinner menu but you can order from an increasing consumer desire for gathering currently experiencing. However for every be closed for dinner on Wednesday December the Bar menu in the bar. places within their communities, serving as positive report, I’m sure that there are others 24 and all day on Thursday December 25 for So from all us at the Grill, Season’s Greetings. a counterbalance to ever-increasing digital that show less favorable trends. Our goals Christmas. And this year New Year’s Eve is We hope that you all have a safe and fun interactions. Nielsen reported on this in its for 2015 remain the same that is to have on a Wednesday and we will not be serving holiday. “2014 State of Shopping Centers” study, consistently good food and maintain a level of and this desire for physical gathering spaces service that exceeds your expectations. extends from malls to restaurants. This is In December we have quite a few holiday parties particularly true in Pine Mountain Lake so make sure that you make reservations. GOT RESERVATIONS? where gathering spaces are few and far We will be open for lunch on Wednesday Call The Grill, 209-962-8638 to make reservations.
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GOT YOUR PIN?
Since PML is a private gated community, we want to offer our property owners a secure way to call in guests. When you become a member of PML you are assigned a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to utilize either when calling in a guest pass Santa Claus is Coming to Town!! or using the Gate Access Internet program. This Santa and all his helpers will be making PIN identifies you to staff without you having to be the rounds in the Groveland–Big Oak Flat area present. This is a confidential number and should on Friday December 19th and Saturday December 20th. not be shared. When you call the Main Gate to authorize a guest or vendor access into PML, you Friday December 19th will be asked for your PIN. The staff will look up the Santa will begin at the Groveland Fire Station at 5pm number in the computer and use it to confirm your and proceed to the Elder Lane apartments. After leaving identity before entering the guest information. You there he will make his way up Merrell down Harper to Black Street. Over to Big Oak Flat Rd. through must have this number to utilize the Gate Access the trailer park to Wards Ferry and make his way to Internet program as well. If you do not know your Miners Mart where he will call it a night. PIN or have any questions, please contact the Administration Office at: Saturday December 20th Santa will be at Pine Mountain Lake main gate at 5pm and begin making his way up Pleasant View stopping at (209) 962-8600 Dunn Ct. He will exit the Mueller gate passing through Cottonwood Street. He will then enter Pine Mountain Drive Monday through Friday making his way to a stop at the Lake Lodge. From there from 8 am to 4:30 pm. and we will he will continue back to the Main Gate. gladly supply this information to you.
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Firewood Cutting Is Here PML SLASH and COMPOST SITE NOTICE OAK and CEDAR – Requires a $20 PML Main Gate personnel are available Wood Cutting Permit to issue gate cards on Saturday & Sunday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Wood Cutting Permits Available at the Maintenance Facility Please call in advance PINE and FIR – Available for free CUT & HAUL to schedule an appointment at For more information please contact Susan at (209) 962-8612 between 209-962-8615 the hours of 7 am to 2:30 pm, M-F. DECEMBER 2014 • PML NEWS RECREATION & CLUBS 17 PML Organized PML Shooting Club and Range News Groups & Clubs BY CAROL SIMPSON Contact the individuals below if you are interested in joining! Today as I write this on 11 November experienced shooters, beginners, children fees paid to PMLA. Annual Club dues (All numbers are 209 area code we are honoring our veterans. We continue aged 12 or older and accompanied by a are $20. See the Club website www. unless noted otherwise) to welcome new members to the Shooting parent or legal guardian, and all who pmlsc.com for information on joining the Club. Our range is the envy of shooters want to maintain proficiency. A Club Shooting Club, serving as an RSO, and to Aviation Association from other locales, set far away from the membership applies to your entire family download the California Handgun Safety Lynne Orloff 962-4631 road and residences, in the woods with residing at PML, and if you join 1 Certificate Study Guide and other useful Computer Users Group covered shooting benches, safe shooting October or later of the current year, your documents. With over 200 members so Frank Perry 962-0728 lanes 25 yards, 50 yards, and 100 yards, membership is valid for the rest of that far, we hope to see more PML Residents Duplicate Bridge and our Club range safety officers (RSOs) year plus all of the coming year. join. The Club staffs the range with Bobbi Vandenbergh 962-6965 to ensure safe operations. All PML property owners may use the trained range safety officers (RSOs). Alice Stoll 962-1948 We held our annual meeting in October range. See the PMLA website link http:// Whether you are an experienced shooter, at the range, along with a BBQ lunch www.pinemountainlake.com/Shooting- want to get back into shooting, or are Exercise Barbara Elliott 962-6457 compliments of the Club, for members Range~430522~21389.htm for range just learning, we welcome you and offer renewing and new and are looking rules, fees, and operations times. Shooting camaraderie and a safe place to shoot. Friends of the Lake forward to a new year of shooting for all – Club members get a discount on range Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Mike Gustafson 962-6336 Garden Club Lonnie Roman 962-6001 PML Men’s Golf Club Guardians of PML Gus Allegri 962-6915 BY WAYNE DOTY Ladies Club Maddie Sousa 962-5708 Early this month I was in the hallway the positive benefits are beginning to outside our locker room when I took a be seen. Right after our golf course was ITALIAN INVITATIONAL GOLF Ladies Golf Club few minutes to look over our members plugged, sanded and fertilized, Mother TOURNAMENT Yvonne Mattocks 962-4165 NCGA Handicap Report posted on the Nature provided us with over an inch Gold Flight #1 Men’s Golf Club wall. I’m sure it comes as no surprise to of rain followed by some warm but not 1. Ron Saisi, Ron Binsfeld, Dave Dick Faux 962-4617 anyone else, but I was struck by the fact overly hot sunshine. A perfect formula for Linney, Rich Cortese (58) that we really do have a number of very the grass. It seems that Alan and his crew 2. John Wilkins, Terry Butterfield, Men’s 9-Hole Golf Club Bob Oakley 962-4799 talented golfers here at PML. I thought it synced up perfectly with Mother Nature Dave Butterfield, Tony Martin (61) fitting that from time to time our ten best and our course is reaping the benefits. 3. Tony Murphy, Rod Rain, Gary Monday Bridge Club players be recognized in our newsletter, Our LAST tournament of the year was Deckard, Dave Egan (61) Bill Parker 962-5957 and that this month might be a good time the TURKEY SHOOT which was held on Needle Crafts to start. As of October 1st, the top nine Saturday November 15th. With November Gold Flight #2 Lee Isbell 962-5727 amateur members of our club with the 15th being several days past the deadline 1. Eddie Wright, Joseph Ward, Stephen lowest NCGA index numbers were: for submission of this month’s newsletter, Aker (59) Pickleball Karen Seals 962-6657 the results will be published in December. 2. Dave Conley, Ken Humel, Paul K. #1 Dennis Scott (-2.3) index In October our club offered two terrific Huppe, Casey Conley (63) Pine Needlers Quilt Guild #2 Steve Grant (-2.9) index golf tournaments. First was the Couples 3. Paul Funston, Gary Funston, Jeff Wina Helm 962-6534 #3 John Winkenbach (-4.0) index Championship held on October 15th and Funston, Blake Funston (63) PMLakers RV Club #4 John Wilkins (-4.9) index the second was the Italian Invitational Miles (Ned) Nuddleman 925-371-2287 held on October 25th. Both are great Purple/Green #5 Al Saisi (-5.1) index events but the Italian Invitational is 1. Rich Martinez, John Baker, Richard PML Niners Stacie Brown 962-5129 #6 Tony Murphy (-5.3) index something truly special. Golf and great Kennedy, Rob Ells (56) #7 Chuck Obeso-Bradley (-5.8) index fellowship, followed by food and wine, 2. Gus Allegri, Dick Faux, Norm PML Shooting Club #8 Spiro J. Pettas (-5.9) index how can you beat that? Congratulations Peebles, John Lloyd (57) Dick Collier 770-5022 #9 Dana A. Solomon (-5.9) index to the winners of both of these fun filled 3. Dan O’Connor, Douglas Schmiett, PML Waterski & Wakeboard tournaments. The winners were: Derrol Beaulieu (60) Dean Floyd (408) 378-7725 As it should be I suppose, the #1 ranked Member of our club is our PGA COUPLES CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF Italian Invitational Closest to The Racquet Club Rick Gratian 499-1001 professional, Mike Cook. He is after all a TOURNAMENT Hole Winners: professional, right? If you haven’t yet had #1 – Gus Allegri & Susan Dwyer (83) Hole #3 - Ed Wright Residents Club the opportunity to play alongside Mike, points Hole #7 – Will Hoppner Dick Faux 962-4617 let me simply say, his smooth repeating #2 – Tom Connelly & Barbara Connelly Hole #14 – Joe Ward ROOFBB golf swing and the resulting accuracy (79) points Hole #17 – Dan O’Connor Ivonne Deckard 962-1904 of his shots is a pleasure to watch. If #3 – Dick Mattocks & Yvonne you do have an opportunity to play golf Mattocks (76) points GOLF QUOTE OF THE MONTH: Sierra Professional Artists Heinie Hartwig (209) 586-1637 with Mike, don’t pass it up. He is great #4 – Joe Vautier & Paula Vautier (74) Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly company, and as a bonus you might learn points complicated; it satisfies the soul and Southern Valley Srs. Golf Group a few things by being up close to that kind #5 – Fred Hancock & Sara Hancock frustrates the intellect. It is at the same Jim Sample 962-4747 of performance. It’s almost like getting a (73) points time rewarding and maddening – and it is Sunday Couples Golf free golf lesson. without a doubt the greatest game mankind Alma Frawley 962-5578 In recent weeks, dodging the mud Honorably mentioned are Leroy & has ever invented. plugs on the course, and sandy dimples Eloise Gregory who also scored (73) points Windjammers Sailing Club Bob Haliwell 962-4137 on the greens has been a challenge, but but lost the playoff to the Hancocks’. – Arnold Palmer 18 RECREATION & CLUBS PML NEWS • DECEMBER 2014 49er Golf Club Garden Club Clippings BY STEVEN C. ENGSTROM BY JOYCE SMITH
The little rain we got in October has 10/22 Red, White and Blue This is my last article for this year, liking what we do. helped the course some and the month was First: John Cress, Jack Leetham, Walt but I’ll be back. Gotta say thank you for We are coming to the year’s end and filled with warm, but not hot, days that are Reimers, and Malcolm Brown the patience and kindness extended to me time for our December 7th Installation perfect for golf. Indeed, Fall is a great time Second: Bob Oakley, Rich Robenseifner, from the PML News and Highway Herald Dinner at The Grill. We will be installing to golf at PML. On November 19th we will Bob Bangs and a Blind Draw Papers. They have been great. Thank you our new officers for 2015 at this event. have our yearly breakfast and dinner meeting, Third: Bob Haliwell, Steve Engstrom, Miguel and David. I’ll tell you who was installed in my next followed by golf. Officers will be elected Fred Mecum and John Olsen November was a busy month for article. We always have a good turnout for and the games and rules we play by will be Garden Club. Our meeting was held at this evening and hope to see you there. reviewed and voted on for any changes. I will 10/29 4 Man 2 Best Ball the Lake Lodge on November 10th. Our Did you remember to give money to report on the results in the December news First: Kurt Petersen, Jack Leetham, speaker was Linda Reavley, President of Barbara for the Macaroni and Cheese for article. Last month’s teaser: “Who holds the Walt Reimers and Steve Engstrom the Tuolumne County Master Gardners. the Christmas baskets? Also, a reminder record for most PGA tournaments won in a Linda is an expert on Bees and knows dues are due by January 30th. You can year?” The answer is Byron Nelson who won If you are new or returning to golf her subject well. Bees are so necessary to send a check to PML Garden Club, P. O. 18 times in 1945. This month’s teaser is “The and don’t want to play 18 holes, you all our plant life. We were happy to have Box 167, Groveland. $15.00 per member PGA tour record for winning the same event are invited to join the Men’s Nine Hole someone of her expertise as our guest. On or $20.00 per family. the most time is eight. Who holds the record?” Golf Club. November 17th we met at the Jail for the Garden Club members furnished the October’s game winners are: Annual Trip to Duartes’ Nursery. They candy and members are at the Jail on • Play every Wednesday grow poinsettias and it is quite a sight to Halloween night to give it out. Happy 10/1 Two Man Scramble see. After Duartes’ of course lunch, and on to report we had plenty of candy and the First: Frank Biggs and Dick Eckman • A variety of games & formats to Morris Nursery to “Visit Christmas”. GC members handing it out had a great Second: Walt Bales and Steve Aker This was an extra outing for Garden Club time as well as the kids. Halloween in • We will maintain your members who wanted to do this. Later in Groveland is a real Family Event. 10/8 Yellow Ball nine-hole handicap November, Jail Chairperson Linda Flores Merry Christmas and a Rainy, snowy First: Rich Robenseifner, Jack Leetham, called her Jail Committee together for a New Year! Bob Oakley and a Blind Draw • Walk or ride, it is still “a walk workday. I sure hope they were able to get See you at the Grill, Jail or Lake Lodge. Second: Steve Ojeda, Lonnie Parmalee, in the park” Thanksgiving in somehow. It’s all about Fred Mecum and a Blind Draw Third: Bob Haliwell, Harold Reno, • Annual Championship John Olsen and Dick Eckman Tournament
10/15 Par 3 Membership is $25 per year PML Sailing Club BY SUSIE AND WALT BALES First (Tie): Bob Haliwell, Walt Reimers and applications are available at: and Bill Beasley http://pmlm9h.webs.com Fourth (Tie): Jack Leetham and Dick The PML Sailing Club has been losing rewarding and fun experience over the Dentino members over the last few years so Bob years. Luckily for me , I had mentor’s that Haliwell had taken it upon himself to gave up their free time to teach me how reverse that trend in 2014. This year the to sail. So if your reading this article and Sailing Club has new members and a your starting to feel a little guilty, then renewed interest in rebuilding the club. join the Sailing Club, and you too can be I know that there are experience sailors a mentor for the sport of sailing. PML PickleBall Club in PML who are not members of the BY KAREN SEALS Sailing Club and I would like to make The Sailing Club officers for 2015. them feel a little guilty about not being a Commodore – Bob Haliwell So what is of it in competitions member. Even if you are not interested in Vice Commodore – Kurt Peterson PickleBall??? and tournaments all the regatta’s the Club needs experienced Secretary – Walt & Susie Bales Pickleball you ask? over the world. sailors that can teach, or to take someone Treasurer - Sue Peterson It’s OVERSIZED Pine Mountain Lake out sailing for the first time. The Sailing ping pong! Played on a now has a PickleBall Club is all about helping someone learn There is nothing more beautiful than badminton sized court Club! Come on out how to sail, help with their rigging, or to seeing sailboats on are lake. So if you are with a shorter tennis and join the fastest help launch their boat. I started sailing at wanting to learn how to sail or are an Old type net. Pickleball? growing new sport in a young age, and sailing has been a very Salt, join the Sailing Club in 2015. It’s a paddle sport for America today. We are all ages and all athletic located at Court 6 over ability levels. It has very by the Golf course. simple rules and is easy Free Lessons and to learn and play. equipment to use every Just use a paddle to keep a plastic ball Saturday from 9-11 AM. For more going back and forth over a net until information you can go to our Facebook somebody messes up. Simple right? People page or check us out on MeetUp. love the social aspects and the ability to Pickleball @ Pine Mountain Lake, email stay active and fit in towns and retirement us at [email protected] or call villages in every state. Karen Seals at 962-6657. Tennis, racquetball, squash and ping Come on out and Join the Fun!! pong players love the competitive nature DECEMBER 2014 • PML NEWS RECREATION & CLUBS 19 The ROOFBB Caring Heart Quilters Corner Golf Tournament For Charity BY SANDY SMITH BY ELEANOR ELLIS-MURPHY Wow! Can you believe it is December Just browsing the other day I found a already? Amid all the hustle and bustle, great website, quiltalbum.com. It was quite This year’s ROOFBB of you who participated family and friends, take a deep breath interesting and I thought you might enjoy golf tournament was and supported and wish someone a Merry Christmas or browsing their site. less golf and more of a the ROOFBB’s Happy Hanukkah, it feels so nice and Another site I thought was cool was charity event. Like last Caring Heart’s you will get a smile in return. Enjoy the buttercupquilts.com. I loved the Pioneer year, the tournament Helping Others holidays and we wish safe journeys for all Christmas quilt, and the miniature was called due to an Golf Tournament of those of you who are traveling. Minuet quilt. Really nice, hope you enjoy. electrical rain storm. and Event. The The 3rd Tuesday of each month is Speaking of Christmas quilts, reminded The 92 players were following is a list always Pine Needlers Quilt Guild meeting, me I have to finish mine for The Stroll only able to play six of local businesses held under the library, at 6 p.m. Drop by in June. Ladies only 6 months left to get or seven holes. So that donated to our and see us on the 16th. We have a great everything finished. It will be here in no it’s being said, when tournament. time, plus show & tell is always wonderful. time flat. And here is a reminder for you, in a drought have A&E Auto Parts, Thursday the 18th there will be no Block “as ye sew…So shall ye rip!” the ROOFBB’s host Applebee’s, Wayne Party, everyone is just too busy. Check out our website, Pineneedlers. a golf tournament; Augsberger, Auto B Have you ever wondered about labeling com. Informative and nicely done. we’re certain to expect Craft, John&Jackie your quilt, how big should it be, what Enjoy family and friends, parties, a downpour! Baker, Banks should be on it, etc. Or wonder how you dinners, and each other, Merry Christmas The event was chaired Auto&Tire, Bella Donna could chronicle the quilts you have made? and Happy Hanukkah. by Kathy Egan, Eleanor Ellis Salon: Andria & Savanna, and actively assisted by Anne Peterson Dave Berthold Pro Shop Cat Care, with forty-three % of the ROOFBB Black Oak Casino Resort, The Boat membership helping in some way. Our Dr., Body Beautiful, Bridgestone Golf, PGA pro Mike Cook and his staff were Buck Meadows Restaurant, Dr. Bustos helpful and supportive. In fact Mike and DDS, Charlotte Hotel, Claim Jumper, the asst. pro Doug Schmitt participated Cocina Michoacana, Deardorff Realty: in fun challenges on the course. We can Marilyn Scott, Dori’s Tea Cottage, thank Alan McDonald for his expertise The Golf Doctor: Tony Murphy, in keeping our golf course in great Evergreen Lodge, Glen & Sandy Fiance, condition during months of drought, and Firefall Coffee, Ford of Sonora, Gal his staff for putting things in place for Friday, Green Tree Property Services, the tournament. Thanks also go to Tony Groveland Barber Shop, Groveland Hotel, Murphy and Dave Egan for setting up a Groveland Pharmacy, Guardians, Wayne very fun obstacle putting course; to Rick Handley/aerobatics, Helping Hands, Hicks for making a “wacky putter” to use Hope Landscaping, Iron Door, Kelly’s on fun hole #2; and to Johnny Wilkins, Cookies, Terry Kizziar for Harris Ranch, four time PML Men’s club champion, Lennen Assoc, Dave&Sharon Newell, for doing a drive for charity on hole #10. T&D’s, Pizza Factory, PML Hardware, The purpose of a ROOFBB golf PML Realtor Agents: Lynn Bonander, tournament is to raise money to help those Gina Hernandez,Marc Fossum & Bruce in our community who need financial Rossio PML Restaurant, Positively assistance and provide educational and Pampered, Joe Powell/PML Assoc, personal assistance to our school children. Norma Powell/US Post office, Precision The end result of this event shouted out Optics, MH Painting, MarVal Market, “SUCCESS.” There are raffles, and then MicRaeTravel, Miller Bros, Miners Mart, there was the 2014 ROOFBB Raffle. Miss Cortneys, Mono Way Veterinary, Everyone wanted to purchase raffle tickets Moore Bros, Mountain Sage, Priest for quality items that returned much more Station Café, R&R Mountain Enterprises, than the cost of tickets; especially when Rabobank, Raley’s, Remax: Laurie they could make their own choice of items Borup; Bruce&Patti Rossio, Salon Plus, TUOLUMNE COUNTY’S NUMBER ONE SOURCE FOR they hoped to win. In addition, there was Safeway Grocery, Sears, Sierra Motors, a silent option that offered more choices; Signal Heating & A/C, Sonora Regency Custom Retractable & Fixed Awnings items of more value were live auctioned. Medical Center, Soul B Good, Subaru Boat Covers & Bimini Tops Since all the professional auctioneers were of Sonora, Safeway of Sonora, Suburban busy, our own Kathy Egan went on-line Propane, Sugar Pine Realty: Dave Lint, Boat Upholstery & Carpet and got cued as to the “hows” and gave it The Tire Shop, Trendz, Tuolumne Trails, Recovers & Repairs a try; and a fine job she did. Twisted Oak Winery, Two Guys Pizza, It can be said, the downpour on that U R Love, Walmart of Sonora, Jerry www.seasprayawnings.com September 27th day came in two forms: Weese Appliance Repair, Dona Wines, Rain and Success. When the dinner was D.C., Yosemite Antiques, Yosemite Bank, www.seasprayboatcovers. com over and the raffle and auction items had Rod Raines Construction, Yosemite mostly been picked up, Mother Nature Properties: James Nagle, Yosemite Water. FOR IDEAS AND ESTIMATES CALL DOUG PARRISH turned off the lights and power. It was Golf Lessons: Mike Cook, Tony Murphy, 14769 Mono Way, Sonora • 13893 Tuolumne Rd. good night and good-bye. We thank all Doug Schmitt. 20 RECREATION & CLUBS PML NEWS • DECEMBER 2014 PML Ladies Golf Club PML Lady Niners BY SARA HANCOCK BY SHARON KENYON
Along with our beautiful weather, OCTOBER 23RD 2 BEST BALLS ON ACE OF ACES FOR OCTOBER is Judy 3rd Place: Faye Buckley-17 Putts we have been enjoying the beautiful fall ODD AND 2 BEST PUTTS ON EVEN Michaelis with 33. Congratulations Judy! 4th Place Tie: Mary Houser and Flo colors. Four of our members competed 1st Place…83…Kay Bettencourt, Linda Jansen-19 Putts in WGANC Sassy Sixties at Auburn and Johnson, Alma Frawley, Blind Draw WEEKLY PLAY RESULTS Pars: #14 S. Haliwell, L. Marshall, P. Price, Granite Bay. Congratulations to Marjorie 2nd Place…87…Kathy Egan, Eleanor Ellis- October 2 “Low Net with 2 Putt W. Patterson, & S. Zimmerman Rich and Jodie Awai for winning 3rd Low Murphy, Anne Peterson and Alice Stoll Max” Birdie: #14 Carrie Carter. Great precision! Gross in Flight B and Kitty Edgerton 3rd Place…90…Kitty Edgerton, Helena 1st Place: June Moore-Low Net 32 Low Net: Sarah Zimmerman with 35. Nice and Paula Vautier for winning 3rd Low McMillan, Paula Vautier, Blind Draw 2nd Place Tie: Marilyn Alexander, Sharon game! Net in Flight A. They all won beautiful Birdies: Paula Vautier #13. Kenyon, Nancy Whitefield-Low Net 33 Sapphire Medals! 3rd Place Tie: Wanda Patterson, Faye October 23 “Point Par” OCTOBER 30TH HALLOWEEN – TWO Buckley-Low Net 34 1st Place Tie: Judy Michaelis and Sharon OCTOBER 2, 2014 ALTERNATE SHOT BEST BALLS 4th Place: Marsha Martinez-Low Net 35 Kenyon with 42 points 1st Place…99 Gross 65 Net…Clarice Ligonis The Niners joined us in a fun tournament 5th Place Tie: Dotty Davis, Pat 2nd Place: Flo Jansen with 38 and Sandy DeRodeff of all 18 holes played as Par 3’s. Lunch and VanGerpen-Low Net 36 3rd Place Tie: Trudy Reid, Nancy 2nd Place (Tie)…87 Gross 73 Net…Marjorie awards followed play. Thank you to Eleanor True Pars: #14 Faye Buckley and Sarah Whitefield, Anne Toner with 34 Rich and Kitty Edgerton Ellis-Murphy for chairing this event. Zimmerman, #15 Carrie Carter Pars: #3 Nancy Whitefield, #9 Sharon 2nd Place (Tie)…111 Gross 73 Net…Joyce 1st Place…76…Helena McMillan, Kathie Chip-in for Birdie: Pat VanGerpen. Nice Kenyon Smith and Marlene Drew. Wood, Anne Peterson and Florence Jansen shot Pat! Chip-ins: #1 Judy Michaelis; #2 Marilyn 2nd Place (Tie)…82…Kitty Edgerton, Alexander. Nice work ladies. OCTOBER 9TH HOME AND HOME Virginia Tallman, Leanna Mattea, Trudy October 8 “Bingo” Low Net: Judy Michaelis with 33. Invitations were sent to a number of our Reid 1st Place: Sarah Zimmerman-Black Out Outstanding play! neighboring clubs. We had players from 3rd Place (Tie broken on back nine)…82… 2nd Place: Carrie Carter-6 Bingo’s Phoenix Lake and Mountain Springs. Paula Vautier, Kay Bettencourt, Eleanor 3rd Place Tie: Faye Buckley and Anne October 30 “Halloween Play Day Lunch and awards followed play. Thank Ellis-Murphy, Faye Buckley Toner- 4 Bingo’s with the 18-Hole Ladies” you to Iris Moffit for chairing this event. 4th Place…84…Sara Hancock, Clarice Pars: #12 Carrie Carter, #14 Stacie Brown, Niner Shirley Haliwell won Closest to the 1st Place…87…Alba Rodriguez, Toni Butler, Ligonis, Sandra DeRodeff, Blind Draw. #17 Dotty Davis Pin on #4. Susan Dwyer and Alma Frawley Chip-in: #15 for a 5 Faye Buckley. Brilliant 2nd Place…88…Sara Hancock, Heidi CLOSEST TO THE HOLE FOR NINERS performance Faye! The Humane Society of Tuolumne County Russell, Clarice Ligonis and Marlene Drew Shirley Halliwell 18’5”. Low Net: Carrie Carter and Anne Toner 38 authors Sharon Kenyon & Beth DeLuca are 3rd Place…90…Marilyn Scott, Linda offering a new children’s book for sale this season Newkirk, Corky Graham and Barbara CLOSEST TO THE HOLE FOR 18 HOLERS October 16 “Putts Day” for $10, all of which goes to benefit the animals Pryor Linda Wall 2’9”. Birdies: Kitty Edgerton #13, 1st Place: Anne Toner-15 Putts at HSOTC. A copy is posted on the bulletin 4th Place…91…Bev Olson, Jeanne Pacco, Eleanor Ellis-Murphy #3 and #7, Linda 2nd Place Tie: D. Davis, S. Haliwell, board in the golf ladies lounge. Contact Sharon Lynne Dust and Sue Zunino Wall #4, Terre Melinn #7, Trudy Reid #5, L. Marshall, J. Moore, S. Zimmerman - at 962-6197 to place your order. Ann Toner #7. 16 Putts Dues are overdue! CLOSEST TO THE HOLE FOR PML 1st Place…Yvonne Mattocks 5’11” GENERAL MEETING – OCTOBER 30TH 2nd Place…Marlene Drew 6’9” Captain Yvonne Mattocks called the meeting to order. Virginia Tallman gave CLOSEST TO THE HOLE FOR GUESTS the Treasurer’s Report. Awards Chair Alma 1st Place…Heidi Russell 21’5” Frawley presented Paula Vautier with a 2nd Place…Alba Rodriguez 37’4” medal for breaking 90. Captain Yvonne Birdies: Marilyn Scott #14, Marlene Drew announced that Mike Cook would like to #14, Thelma Faux #14, Paula Vautier #10, establish a course record for the 18 hole Jeanne Pacco #17, Helena McMillan #17. ladies. He is asking for the lowest score from the purple tees and from the combo OCTOBER 16TH GROSS, NET, PUTTS tees. A change in our by-laws was voted on Ace of Aces...Marcee Cress…66 and passed which would allow women with 1st Flight Handicaps 14-20…Low property owner’s rights in PML to become Gross…87…Kitty Edgerton, Low Net members. The Slate of Officers for 2015 (Tie)…73…Patty Peebles and Linda was presented: Lynne Dust – Captain, Johnson Marcee Cress – Co-Captain, Corky 2nd Flight Handicaps 21-25…Low Graham – Treasurer, Clarice Ligonis – Gross…90…Marcee Cress, Low Net…72… Secretary. It was moved and seconded to Sue Perry accept the slate of officers. Wines Chiropractic 3rd Flight Handicaps 26-30…Low Gross…99…Jeanne Pacco, Low Net…75… Coming up in December is our Lynne Dust Christmas luncheon and General Meeting Wellness Center 4th Flight Handicaps 31-37…Low Gross which will be held on the 10th. We always Wholeness is Our Goal 100…Corky Graham, Low Net…71… have a fun time at this luncheon with Kay Bettencourt. Putter of the Month… lots of information for the coming year. Specializing In Children Of ALL Ages Dr. Donna Wines D.C. Non-Force Wholistic Chiropractic • Acupressure Reflexology Lynne Dust…32 Please note our turnover meeting has been Nutritional Consulting • Neuro-Emotional Technique • Special Classes Avail. Birdies: Kitty Edgerton #5 and #10, Marcee changed to December 17th at 9:30. See Cress #14. you on the course. Open Mon.- Thurs.• 18727 Main St., Ste. C., Groveland, CA 95321• 209/962-4565 DECEMBER 2014 • PML NEWS HOMES ON THE HILL 21 HOMES ON THE HILL Your Guide to Real Estate in the Groveland Area
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PARK YOURSELF UNDER THE STARS on the deck or in the SEVEN CEDARS….Exactly ½ mile to the Marina. Fireplace/stoves in GORGEOUS PROPERTY ON THE BASS POND…very close GREAT RENTAL OR VACATION HOME...Rustic cabin with central Hot-Tub. This home is in Pristine Condition. Split 3 Bedroom Plan, 2 upstairs master bedroom & living room downstairs-plus central heat w/ to PML Airport & Stables. Horses are allowed on property. Minutes heat & air on .58 acre. Lot is open with some trees. Lots of room to Baths, 2 Car Garage and Well Maintained Decks. Close to Main Marina separate controls up and downstairs. 3bd/2ba + 400 SF bonus room. Call away from the lake, gold course, tennis & other amenities. Call Dave expand. Outside newly painted. 3bd/2ba Call Linda Willhite, $185,950 and Big Creek Hiking Trail. Call Dave Lint or Ron Connick $159,500 Linda, $198,500 13/143 Pine Mountain Dr. MLS#20141402 or Ron, $89,000 12/179 MLS#20130814 13/153 MLS#20140229 19970 Ridgecrest Way MLS#20140068
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PREMIER SETTING...This lovely 2944 sq. ft. 4bd 3ba home RELAXING RETREAT FOR A LRG. FAMILY... Remodeled ONE OF A KIND….You’ll fall in love with it as you take your A MAGNIFICENT HOME….embedded and smothered in a huge nestled in the trees on approx. 1 acre is the perfect place to relax 5bd/2.5 ba. + a bunk room. A cozy living room w/ brick fireplace, first look from doorway. Large living area-Marvelous kitchen-office- pine forest . 3bd/2ba , there are 2 levels. The garage is a mans dream & enjoy nature. Approx 1,600 sq. ft. of covered deck to entertain open beam ceiling & bonus room downstairs. Located on a Lrg. lot lounge. Loads of storage area. 4bd/3ba. Immaculate inside & out. come true, housing 6 cars. Call Zane McDow for info, 209-765-8889. friends & family. Call Linda 13/216 $429,000.00 MLS# 20140939 w/great setting. Call Linda, $225,000 3/331 MLS#20103754 Call Linda, $399,900. 13/92 Breckenridge Rd. MLS#20141403 $650,000, 22476 Confidence Rd. Twain Harte
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REDUCED REDUCED BEST BUY ON AIRPORT BEAUTIFUL HOME W/LAKE VIEWS LOVELY OPEN FLOOR PLAN COUNTRY RANCHETTE ON LVL 1.49 AC Taxiway Home, 3 bedrm, 3 bath, 1700 sq. Idyllic setting. Formal lvng & dining rms, great MOUNTAIN HOME Fenced/cross fenced. 2 paved drives, 4 horse Ft. home, 42X35 foot hangar rm, stained glass doors. Designed w/many 1,408Sq.Ft. 3b/2.5ba Knotty Pine Bm Ceilings. paddock w/auto water, lights, elect., hay stor. Quite loop taxiway time & energy-saving features & architectural New paint, Wash/Dry, DW & remodeled Mstr & 2 lg stor. sheds. 1,741SqFt. 4bed/2ba. 2 car Could be used for shop or car guy. features. Built-in whole-house generator. Now Ba. Open Grt Rm. FP & Bay window. Cvrd decks. attached gar. & xtra stor./pntry rm. Water well $349,900 20995 Hemlock St. Only $425,000 20457 Rock Canyon Way Septic $195,000 2/362 19358 James Cir. $319,000 12/164 - 13334 Clements Road REALIZE YOUR DREAMS WITH US SOLD SOLD OVER FULL PRICE! AIRPORT LIVING W/ HANGAR Great starter home or for investment. Property Taxiway home. Lots of new renovations on almost .65ac, PML campground land and up-grades. Live the dream with your directly behind property, no building behind CHRIS H. LAKE JAMES (JIM) NAGLE KRYSTAL BIGGER plane. Huge hangar good for shop or car you! New interior paint, carpet, linoleum, collector also. BROKER ASSOCIATE REALTOR REALTOR/GRI some new light fixtures. $449,900 12/28 20934 Woodside Way 209.768.6156 Cell 209.770.5230 Cell 209-768-5944 Cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] BRE #00946632 BRE #01251085 BRE #01324944
Call us today 209.962.5900 GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY BEST BUY Commercial Prop. 3+ acres with 3300 sq ft 2 homes in one. Main level 2 beds/2 bath. building divided into 3 separate units; Previous LARRY JOBE RYAN NIEDENS Custom Kit. front and rear decks. Lower Pizza Parlor. Plenty of parking-level lot . Dr’s level 2 beds/2 baths kit and bonus rm. 2 REALTOR REALTOR office rents space for $325/m. OWF w/20% car garage, landscaping, multi car parking 209.962.5501 209.982.4224 Cell down. District water. Affordable at $199,000 3600+ sq ft. $399,000 12401 Tannahill [email protected] [email protected] BRE #01444727 BRE #01940007
SOLD CUTE AND COZY CABIN ADORABLE REMODELED HOME 2 bed/2 bath one level. Open kitchen/dining Fire-pit frnt deck. Great rm, wd-beam clngs, tile counters. Lots of storage. Wood burning granite cntrs & ss appls. 2bd main lvl, decks stove for cozy winter nights. Low cost evap PO Box 675 • 18800 Main Street, Suite B & 2bd upstrs. Dnstrs util. rm. Lam. flrng & w/w cooling. Covered deck. Most furnishing Groveland, CA 95321 carpet. Great rental, get-away or residence. Only included. $129,000 18996 Digger Pine .4mi to Marina. 1/421 19564 Pine Mountain Dr
NEARLY 24 VIEW ACRES PML LOT CLOSE TO RARE FIND CUTE/COZY MTN CHALET CABIN City water, power to top of lot, septic in for 3 COUNTRY CLUB 2 Homes on 2.4ac w/seasonal pond. Main Very close to PML Amenities. 1,280sq.ft. Huge bedrm’s. Driveway graveled half way up lot Septic in for 3 bdrm’s house 3bd/3ba+office Open concept w/vaulted Loft w/half bath. 2bdrms & full bath on main Gated, close to Groveland Owner can build. clngs. Gourmet kit, jetted tub, Guest 1/2 +bonus lvl. Updated. Stainless Steel Appls, laminate $200,000 Great location rm 1000 sq‘ shop/gar tons paved parking 2 add flooring, Tankless water htr & vinyl windows. $39,900 cottages $575,000 23633 Rock Hammer $160,000 2/2 - 20270 Pleasant View Drive 209.962.5900 • www.YosemiteAreaRealtors.com PML NEWS • DECEMBER 2014
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COUNTRY CLUB VILLA # 21 PERFECT STARTER OR VAC HOME LOVELY OPEN FLOOR PLAN Very close to Grill, Pro Shop, Tennis and Pool. Very nice, cute & cozy. Nice decks. Free MOUNTAIN HOME Perfect for the vacation get-a-away and Vacation standing wood burning fireplace & fenced 1,408Sq.Ft. 3b/2.5ba Knotty Pine Bm Ceilings. rental. 1,900 sq. ft w/4 bedrooms 4 baths. area for pets. 1,404 Sq Ft of upgrades. New paint, Wash/Dry, DW & remodeled Mstr Separate/Private Suite downstairs. Golf Course 3bd/2ba & attached 2 car garage. Ba. Open Grt Rm. FP & Bay window. Cvrd decks. SELLER READY TO SELL! and Mountain views. Has Vacation Rental History. $260,000 13/354 12800 Cresthaven Drive Septic $195,000 2/362 19358 James Cir. $157,000 CCV # 21 12735 Junipero Sera COUNTRY RANCHETTE ON LVL 1.49 AC Everything ready/setup for toys, RV’s & Horses. Fenced/cross fenced. 2 paved drives each end of home - easy access to 4 horse paddock w/auto water system, lights, electricity, covered hay storage & 2 lg stor. sheds. Spacious 1,741SqFt. 4bed/2ba of room for family & friends. 2 car attached garage & extra storage/pantry rm add to home. Renovation throughout entire home. CUTE/COZY MTN CHALET CABIN 3BD/2BA SINGLE LEVEL CUSTOM BEAUTIFUL HOME & TWO LOTS Kitchen renovation w/kitchen sink, granite Very close to PML Amenities. 1,280SqFt. Single-level, built in 2005, with 2-car garage, 5b/3.5ba 2,144Sqft 2 lots, not merged, total counters, hickory cabinets, (dual fuel) gas/ Huge Loft w/Half ba. 2 bdrms & full bath attached by breeze-way. Great room has vaulted, 1.02 acres. Free-standing FP, trash compactor, electric oven/range & microwave. Free on main lvl. Updated. Stainless appls, lam. knotty-pine ceiling. Granite counters, laminate wet bar, jetted tub, 4 new window sliders standing propane f.p. Covered Patio. Water flrng, tankless water htr & vinyl windows. flooring. Jetted tub, separate shower & double on main lvl. Lake access via the Lake Lodge well for Irrigation Nice fenced back yard $160,000 2/2 - 20270 Pleasant View Dr. vanity in main bathroom. Guest rooms access inlet. Short distance to Lake Lodge & Beach. for pets. New Roof & Exterior Painting decks. $275,000 7/228 - 19092 Digger Pine $595,000 4/59 & 60 - 20238 Pine Mtn Dr. $319,000 12/164 - 13334 Clements Road LOTS & LAND Large Merged Lot .87 Acres Very close to Tioga High School. Easement off Ferretti Rd Prime Gentle Slope Lot Touching the 6th fairway. Easy Access outside the gates. Prime 5 ac. in Yosemite Acres w/well and storage bldg. for easy acess $9,600 7-281 Ferretti Rd. $24,000. 5/201 Mueller Drive. $168K – REDUCED Easy Build G.C. Lot 13th fairway. Close to Dunn Ct. Beach. Seller financing available. .7035 Acre Gentle Down slope Parcel Very Close to the PML Lake Lodge/Beach. $125K 5/100A 12716 Mt Jefferson St. W/Stately Oaks & on Quiet Street. $49,000 - Parcel 378 Big Foot Circle I’m Moving Properties… Let Me Move Yours Gina Giampietro Hernandez OWNER/REALTOR® BRE 01226555 AMAZING NOTARY PUBLIC HOMES FOR 408.506.6944 MOBILE SALE! GINA 209.962.7156 OFFICE [email protected] View listings & property search online at www.PMLRealty.net Thank you for your business!
BEAUTIFUL HOME 7 YEARS NEW WITH VIEW! $479,500 BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM LAKE FRONT CABIN HOME - 2 LG DECKS W/BOAT DOCK, LV RM, FAM RM & 3 BONUS RMS $899,000 12094 HILLHURST CIR., Unit 8 Lot 146 12435 CASSARETTO CT. Unit 1 Lot 462 4 Bd 3 Ba 2car appr. 2700sf .60ac Quality built 4Bd 2.5Ba, 2 car gar, ~4000sf 100 yds to Marina. in ‘07. Granite cntrs, stainless kit appl, pntry, 1018sf deck/3 lvls, dock, built-in BBQ, int hnd- brkfst bar, engineered wd flooring, grt rm w/ pealed log rail & stair, 60’ knotty pine clngs, rvr firpl, lg dnstr fam/game rm, cement driveway, rck f.p., cust.kit.cab/mtch aplianc, lg island butch tall tree views, synthetic decking w/decorative blk, lg tile fam rm w/bar, 3 gst rms ent lvl, 3 bon. mtl rail, custom interior doors, dual/sep flr HVAC AWESOME HOME rms Lg MBed w/3X size walk-in clst + addl clst & units, landscaped grnds, stamped concrete, heat stove, ctrl vac, lg lndry, patio w/clng fan & http://www.tourfactory.com/1182734 misters. http://www.tourfactory.com/1170123 GORGEOUS GREAT ROOM WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEW $384,000 FRONT STEPS TO DUNN CT. BEACH, LAKE VIEW FROM KITCH, LIVING RM & 2 DECKS~4TH FRWKS VIEW $549,000 12660 EAGLE CT. Unit 4 Lot 492 19881 DUNN CT. Unit 1 Lot 269 .52 acres App. 2400sf cul-de-sac, dbl lot w/views. RV + Dbl mrgd lot to crnr, 3 car gar. Towering open bm boat prkg. Courtyrd, 2 decks, hot tub, wd fp in Grt knotty pine clngs, open kitch. dining & lvng rm Rm & MBdrm. open beam tall clgs, .5ba on main w/brick gas f.p. w/lake views! Huge pantry rm, lvl, 10’ islnd, tile & hardwood flrg, Mbdrm upstrs 3 Mstr Bd, wd kitch. flrs, tall windows to middle lg ba, sep tub/show & dbl van + lndry chute. 2nd atrium, cntrl H/AC, 3 car gar + paved extra prkng, Mbdrm dnstrs + Family Rm w/wood flrs, bonus MUST SEE circular drive, dbl mrged lot, cvrd frnt deck patio enclosure off of garage w/bench. See virtual tour overlooking Dunn Ct. Beach! New lvng rm carpet. at http://www.tourfactory.com/1167703 http://www.tourfactory.com/1154708 NEXT TO GOLF COURSE $125,000 PANORAMIC VIEWS LIKE NO-OTHER • 4BD (2 SUITES) • 3207 SF LIVING AREA + 1372 SF IN BONUS AREAS INCLUDING POOL 12699 Junipero Serra #3 Approx 1516 sf w/2 Mstr Bdr + additional Full Bath Spacious Townhome w/Golf and Tennis, Swimming pool and Country Club steps away from your front door in beautiful PML, near Yosemite. Enjoy the lake & PML amenities full-time, part-time or have as investment rental just a short drive from busy Bay Area. Lg open kitch/sep dining, lg living rm w/stove wood burn f.p., 2 MBdr + full guest bath, 3 decks, Central H/AC, Tri Level. http://www.tourfactory.com/1248349 BEAUTIFUL BUILDABLE LOT IN PML $35,000 20520 Ferretti Rd. Lot for sale. U3 L29 Two lots merged into one .474 acre very nice MUST SEE NEW LISTING buildable lot with nice landscape, just near Pine 11950 MOUNTAIN SPRINGS CT. Unit 13 Lot 226 in Beautiful PML on .80 ac on quiet Cul-de-sac. 4Bdr 4Ba for vacation, full-time or vacation rental income. Spectacular mtn & tree panoramic Mountain Dr. up off main road on easement. views from 3 levels. Lg open living rm w/tile & wood flr beautifully inlaid, stone hearth fplc w/custom wd mantel, formal entry w/elevator to 3 flrs. Lg kitch w/SS appliances incl Jenn Air 6 Water & electricity available and can be on burner gas stovetop + food warmer, dbl ovens, granite cntrs, lg pantry, stained glass accent lighting, garden window. Sep exercise rm, indoor swim pool rm w/heated “Endless Pool©”, lawn septic subject to verification from Groveland & flower garden bkyard & wd playhouse. 4 car gar w/dbl depth to fit 4 cars tandem or motor home on upper prkg. 1 lg & smaller car or trailer pkg in lower gar + extra prkg. Timbertech© Community Services District. Asking $35,000 LOT FOR SALE decking. 690 sf workshop. Mbr w/flr to clg stone gas fp, private deck & 6 person hot tub, dbl shwrs, skylight, glass bowl sinks, tile flr, dbl closets. Beautiful wd flrs, high clngs, stained glass or make offer. accent lighting. Scenic views from 3rd level “cupola” with elev. access. http://www.tourfactory.com/1218839
BEAUTIFUL VIEW AND LARGE LOT $192,000 NEAR GOLF AND BEACH $234,000 MOVE IN READY – OUTSIDE OF PML $162,500 19781 Cottonwood St. U6 L81 19452 Pleasant View Dr. U1 L115 18548 North Dome Ct. Groveland 1838 sf 3Bd/2½ ba, 2 car on septic w/LvRm & 2062sf 3Bd/2ba 1 car, septic, deep circular paved 1147sf 3Bd/2Ba, 1 car .42ac, septic. New paint PROOF Fam Rm, beautiful natural landscape lot backs up driveway w/private garden & beautiful private inside/out, kitch new w/granite cntrs, maple color to trees & creek in PML. Long flat driveway away landscaped yard close to golf & Dunn Ct Beach. LvRm, cabnts, new sink, faucet & disp, new elec stove, new from street, serene surroundings. Main Lvl living, Fam Rm, Sun Rm, granite kitch cntrs, tile flrs & carpet. recsd light, new flrng, new LvRm clng fan. New lighting grt rm w/open kitch, brkfst bar & garden window. Wood burning f.p. stone hearth, vaulted clng, indoor & doors, carpet, roof, deck rail front at front cement Wood burning free standing f.p. Tile entry, sep laundry, central Heat/AC. Remodeled MBath, Lg patio, ctrl heat, sinks, shower/tub, wtr htr. Lg deck off laundry rm w/lg pantry stor. Lrg Mbdr walk-in shop/storage area off garage. Lg front terrace deck/ kitch. Cement drive to 1 car garage. Natural landscape, closet and French door to back deck. http://www.tourfactory.com/1248347 patio. 5yr old 30/yr roof, cell phone svc & Hspeed internet Avail. http://www.tourfactory.com/1248342 just a minute drive from downtown. Ready to move right in! http://www.tourfactory.com/1248346 BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEW HOME!!! $285,000 MOVE IN CONDITION & INCREDIBLE VIEW $184,900 NEED TO BUY? 20287 PINE MOUNTAIN DR. Unit 3 Lot 207 20600 QUAIL RIDGE LANE, Unit 3 Lot 146 Everyone Loves a Lake View! 3Bd 2 Ba 2 car, 3Bd/2Ba. Grt rm concept w/mstr bd on main extra paved prkng/across from Lake Lodge lvl w/access to balc/deck. 2Bd & full ba on lwr Beach & Playground. Covered deck, tall 20ft lvl, strg in & under, grt for canoe for Fisherman’s NEED TO SELL? + knotty pine ceiling grt rm w/f.p., open Cove nearby. Covered porch front deck. Many kitch, skylights, cntrl H/AC, lvl back entr, improvements made, home well taken care of. CALL GINA! single flr lvng + downstairs gar. bonus rm. SOLD Has Inside lndry, free standing fplc, plus room SOLD Lots of windows w/open & spacious flr plan. to bld gar & plans available. See virtual tour at http://www.tourfactory.com/1176623 http://www.tourfactory.com/1117400 FREE HOME STAGING ASSISTANCE 18919 FERRETTI RD., SUITE A. • IN THE MARVAL MARKET PARKING LOT DECEMBER 2014 • PML NEWS HOMES ON THE HILL 27
DECEMBER 2014 • PML NEWS COMMUNITY CALENDAR 29 DECEMBER EVENTS CALENDAR
ROOFBB’s Present Light the Season Pine Cone Singers New Year’s Eve Monday Night Football at the Little House Holiday Concert Singers at The Grill December 1, 8, 15 December 1, 8, 15 December 11-14 December 31
12-4 MONDAY - THE 12-7T 12-8 12-11 THRU 14 THURSDAY - THE GRILL @ PML SUNDAY - THE LITTLE HOUSE MONDAY - 19TH HOLE LOUNGE THURSDAY THRU SUNDAY ROOFBB’s MONDAY NIGHT 3RD ANNUAL LIGHT THE SEASON ROOFBB’s MONDAY NIGHT PINE CONE SINGERS’ HOLIDAY FOOTBALL 5PM at the Little House on the FOOTBALL CONCERT SERIES Miami @ NY Jets. Guest Chef - corner of Merrell and Hwy 120. Atlanta @ Green Bay. Guest Chefs December 11th & 12th at 7:30 PM, Brian Sweeney. Beef Stroganoff, Holiday treats and beverages - Tom Knoth & Paula Martell. BBQ and December 13th & 14th at 2:00 Noodles, Vegetable, Salad, Rolls, served and caroling lead by the Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Macaroni PM. Holiday favorites, ranging from Dessert. $12. All money raised goes Pine Cone Singers, with tree & smoked cheese, baked beans, traditional melodies and nostalgic back to the Community of Groveland. lighting to follow. Tax-deductible Dessert. $12. All money raised goes favorites to fun and silly versions of Tickets go on sale at 5:30 and dinner donations for people you wish to back to the Community of Groveland. familiar songs, all accompanied by is at 6:00. Dine In or Take Out. honor. Forms available at www. Tickets go on sale at 5:30 and dinner our very talented local musicians. thelittlehouse.org. is at 6:00. Dine In or Take Out. AND 12-15 12-19 20 12-24 AND 25 12-31 MONDAY - 19TH HOLE LOUNGE FRI & SAT – EV FREE CHURCH WED & THURS - 5:30 TO CLOSE WEDNESDAY - THE GRILL @ PML ROOFBB’s MONDAY NIGHT HILL TOP MUSICAL KIDS PERFORM CHRISTMAS FEAST AT THE NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE GRILL FOOTBALL Josie and the Jinglicious Dream Lamp GROVELAND HOTEL Enjoy an exquisite four course New Orleans @ Chicago Christmas musical performed by Enjoy a feast of Bourbon Glazed dinner featuring beef tenderloins Guest Chefs - MNF Team. Ham, the talented young performers Ham, Peppered Prime Rib, Herbed and bacon wrapped colossal Cheesy Potatoes, Vegetable, Slaw, will be at 7PM on Friday night Sea Bass, and Roasted Duck shrimp and more. The cost is Rolls, Dessert. $12. All money and 2PM on Saturday afternoon. Pappardelle and all the fixings at $75 inclusive per person. Dance raised goes back to the Community Admission is FREE, donations the Groveland Hotel. Call 962- in the new year with the music of of Groveland. Tickets go on sale at gladly accepted. For more 4000 for more information or to The Crocodiles. Reservations are 5:30 and dinner is at 6:00. Dine In information contact Louise Turney make reservations. required so call now at 962-8638. or Take Out. at 962-0609.
ENTERTAINMENT AT THE LOUNGE SAVE THE DATE Saturday, January 10th Saturday, January 17 Friday, December 5 Saturday, December 20 STYROFOAM COLLECTION WINTER MAGIC SERIES – SHOWTIME KARAOKE ESP BAND Once again Tuolumne County MARSHALL MAGOON Master Gardeners will be collecting Known for his stage acts as seen in Saturday, December 6 Saturday, December 27 “polystyrene”, we can no longer Tahoe casinos, on cruise ships, the HILLS BROTHERS BAND call it Styrofoam, on Saturday, Oakland Coliseum, and on TV. Has ROCKSLIDE January 10th and Saturday, January also served as a magic consultant for NEW YEAR’S EVE 17th, 2015 from 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. TV, film, and theatrical productions, Saturday, December 13 at Waste Management, 14959 and has created illusions for the Saturday, December 31 TWO STEPS DOWN Camage Ave in Sonora. Broadway shows Spamalot, Shrek THE CROCODILES the Musical, and Spider-Man. 30 COMMUNITY PML NEWS • DECEMBER 2014 Helping Hands News
Helping Hands Lonnie has been a dedicated volunteer always hope to make the holiday season this event together, please stop by the Happenings for a long time. We will miss her but joyful and memorable for these families. Community Hall the week of December BY JOYCE SMITH hopefully we will get to see her often. We We’ve met with our mighty team of 16-19. We’ll be wrapping gifts periodically wish you well. shoppers and they are currently busy throughout the week so feel free to call Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. To one and all , We wish you a Merry with their assigned lists. Their shopping either Dar or Patti for days and times. We This is a lovely time of year, fall colors Christmas and a Happy New Year! prowess is legendary for traveling far and should be there from about 9:00 a.m. each everywhere and rain. I am writing this See you at the Store or Barn. wide to get just exactly what the kids on day. There will surely be something you on November 1st and we are thankful for their particular list ask for. Our list of can do to help and your participation will the nice rain last night. It’s a good start IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT shopping elves will be thanked in next be appreciated. to the month. – Helping Hands Thrift Store is now month’s article. On behalf of everyone who works on Our October giveaway was well closed on Mondays. The operating days Any new gifts that you or your this project, we wish you all the merriest received. We had many other things for shopping and donations are Tuesday organization would like to donate can be of holidays and thank you for helping your besides the usual items, a lot of dishes – Saturday from 11 – 3 (shopping) and dropped off at the Community Hall on neighbors enjoy their holiday also. and other kitchen “stuff”. We thank you 11 - 2:30 (donations). The Furniture Barn Thursday, December 4th after 10 a.m. If If you’d like to make a monetary for coming to help us out in this way. days remain Wednesday – Saturday with you can’t make it on that day, we can make donation, your tax deductible check We have to make room in the store for the same hours. arrangements to pick them up or suggest a can to be written to Christmas Basket seasonal changes. different delivery date. We’ll have a team of Project c/o Helping Hands, P.O. Box 713, I can’t say enough about our volunteers wrappers with their assigned gifts on that Groveland, CA 95321. and how they respond to changing the 2014 Christmas day, so if you LOVE to wrap presents, please If you have any questions, please feel store from season to season. It’s Halloween Basket Project come join us. We supply the paper, tags, free to call Patti Beaulieu at 962-7402 or on Saturday and then on Monday it looks BY PATTI BEAULIEU tape and all we need is your wrapping skills. Dar Brown at 962-5930. like Christmas. The transformation They’ll be plenty to do. We may have to happens on Sunday with about 14 of our I suppose summer is finally over and it extend our wrapping to Friday, depending volunteers making the change. A great was one for the records, Sky high temps on the progress that’s made on Thursday. Troop Update group that knows exactly what they need for extended periods of time. We’ll have Most local businesses, churches, BY MARY BROWN to do. Thanks to you and also thanks to to see what kind of winter Mother Nature organizations and clubs have stepped Patti for the nice lunch she provides. has in store for us. With winter comes the up again this year and will be donating Thank you to all who brought items MARK YOUR CALENDARS: time to think Christmas. The Christmas their assigned food, gifts or make a in this past month. There was a lot of December 11th - Store & Barn Closed. Basket applications have been taken, plans monetary contribution, even in these Christmas cards, which I’m sure will be General Meeting/Volunteers Christmas are being finalized, volunteers have being difficult financial times. Our local Mar appreciated. Powdered drink mix, bar Party. recruited, schedules are double checked Val Market is providing the donated food soap, deodorant, foot powder, razors and January 8th - Store & Barn Closed. and several of the countless lists and at cost to the purchasers, which is also shave cream, toothpaste and tooth brushes, Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, details are being made. Later this month, very generous. and a lot of pepper jack sandwich crackers The Grill however, is when all the magic happens. We have the food donation barrel (yummy). Keep up the good work. It is the Congratulations to Susie Bales! Susie Food and gifts that have been bought will at MarVal Market again this year so cold season now, so troops are asking for was awarded the Extra Mile Award at the be wrapped, sorted and distributed into please pick up an extra can or box of stocking caps (they need to be black) and October Meeting. Susie has been a volunteer designated boxes at the Community Hall non-perishables when you’re doing your warm socks, dark green or black please. Hot since 2006. She has chaired our Parade for about 100 local families that need some shopping and drop it in the barrel. The chocolate and coffee are often requested Entry, Nominating Committee for several help this year. We’ve made sure Santa and contents will be picked up throughout the along with protein bars and healthy snacks years, works several days in front, seldom Mrs. Claus are available for our pick up month and brought to the Community to help keep them warm. Keep bringing misses the General Meetings, a willing day. This is the way we show what our Hall on December 15th. your items to Helping Hands store and I’ll substitute and works on Sunday when we wonderful, giving community is all about. If you’d like to come and help wrap keep sending them out, thank you all and make store change overs. Thanks Susie. In our local area, we continue to have presents, distribute food, or any of the Happy Thanksgiving. Lonnie Roman is resigning this month. many families that need our assistance. We other numerous tasks needed to pull
Help Needed From All of Us to Secure A Doctor For Groveland BY DOTTY DAVIS
We are ALL interested in securing use another approach. The hospital needs doctor yourself, to inform him or her of this another doctor here at the Groveland from our community any possible names opening at the Groveland Medical Clinic. Medical Clinic! In speaking with Andrew and addresses of doctors with ties to the area Alternatively, submit the name and address Jahn, the president of Sonora Regional and who might be interested in coming to of that doctor to the individual below: Medical Center, we understand that he Groveland. The hospital needs names - from Kathrina McRee, (Physician recruiter and the hospital staff want exactly the same us - of doctors who might want to relocate. for Sonora Regional Medical Center) at: for Groveland. They are in fact actively An example might be a Bay Area physician [email protected] recruiting for a doctor as we speak. who loves to ski, hike, fish, golf or enjoy the Thanks for any help you can provide So, NOW WE NEED A SPECIAL outdoors in this wonderful locale we have. for this project. Who knows – maybe one KIND OF HELP from our community, If you have personal contact with any such of us can provide the spark to bring a new not to solicit the hospital, but instead to physician, would you please contact that doctor to Groveland! DECEMBER 2014 • PML NEWS COMMUNITY 31
SOUTHERN TUOLUMNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FRIENDS OF THE GROVELAND LIBRARY Museum Happenings Book Lovers Convene BY CARRIE CARTER BY NADINE PEDRON
Did you know there are seven book book suggestions and enjoy the ambiance clubs in Groveland? Indeed there are of art and quilts on the walls which are and they met together in October to contributed by local artists. We need review favorite books, discuss plots and book donations on an ongoing basis to fill characters, authors and styles and the our well organized shelves, so bring your psychological/intellectual impact of good contributions on any Saturday or leave literature. The books discussed were them in the book bin outside. We can’t Still Alice, Season of the Witch, The use textbooks, encyclopedias or damaged Handmaid’s Tale and The Story of Edgar books. Please help us by not bringing in Sawtelle. A list of other recommended those items. A huge thank you to those books was compiled from each club’s who regularly contribute. All proceeds are suggestions and this list is available at used for the library and literacy outreach the library. The evening concluded with programs. The Book Nook is open every a Book Swap and excitement about next Saturday from 10 – 2, downstairs at the year’s gathering. FOGL thanks GAINs for library. their support as Co-Sponsor of the event. The Friends of the Library meet every FOGL’s BOOK NOOK is also popular second Tuesday at 2:00 downstairs in the with book enthusiasts. Not only can you community meeting room. We welcome find gently used book bargains, videos, CDs visitors and new members. For further and DVDs, but a community gathering information please contact President Shopping locally this holiday season and moved it in pieces to its present location where folks chat over complimentary Harriet Codeglia (962-6270 or email: is one way everyone can boost our local on Highway 120 on the rise separating coffee, tea and home made nibbles, swap [email protected]). economy. When you shop at the Museum Groveland and Big Oak Flat. A metal barn, gift shop your money stays close to home, directly across the road from the house, was supports projects that make this community once part of the original property. a great place to live, and you save gas and Carlo De Ferrari says, “There had not contribute less to pollution. As a non- been enough parishioners in the area so the Sounds of the profit organization, the Museum can offer church was discontinued and the building lower prices on unique gift items that sold. The church was historic as it was Season Concert reflect Groveland’s distinctive character. the farthest east of any local Protestant BY BARBARA BROAD I encourage you to come in and enjoy the church south of the Tuolumne River at Museum this month and check out the one- that time.” The steeple was removed and of-a-kind items we offer in our gift shop. parts reconstructed to become a five-room Sounds of the Season Concert Prohibited from dancing and playing Becoming a member of STCHS home for the Martinez family. A porch, The Columbia Community Chorus drums, many slaves would continue (Southern Tuolumne Historical Society) sunroom and stairs were added to the with a twenty-member orchestra will worship in their own style with dancing, is another way to share in efforts to house in the 1930’s. inspire and delight audiences with their singing and playing drums in the woods at protect and preserve our area’s rich In 1920, while in San Francisco, Elias annual Sounds of the Season concert at “camp meetings.” Drums and bells follow heritage. Consider giving a friend the gift was hit by a streetcar and fatally injured, the Opera Hall in Sonora. Concerts are with “African Noel”, “Do You Hear What of a STCHS membership. dying at the young age of 48. Elias’ December 5, 6, and 7, Friday and Saturday I Hear”, “Carol of the Drum” and “Carol A perfectly painless way to donate is to son, Ernest married native Grovelander evenings at 7:30 and Sunday afternoon of the Bells.” And there will be familiar obtain and show an eScrip Community Elizabeth Meyer. Ernest was a trucker for at 3. This year’s program includes pieces contemporary works. Card every time you shop at Mar-Val. Pick the Hetch Hetchy project and was noted familiar, unique and classical with the New to the Chorus is Dr. Daryl up a form at the Museum or at Mar-Val for the pristine and always polished Reo ever-popular caroling with the audience Hollinger, who recently joined the and STCHS can earn up to 5% of your sedan that he drove about town. and ending with Handel’s “Hallelujah adjunct faculty at Columbia College. monthly purchases. You can do the same In 2004, Ernest’s grand-nephew Chorus.” He is also Director of Music at First thing with a S.H.A.R.E.S. card if you shop purchased the property and family Highlighted at this year’s performance Congregational Church of Stockton. Dr. at Save Mart, Food Maxx, or Lucky stores. home and restored it to its present state. will be three renditions of Mary’s Song, Hollinger recently served for 14 years as Last month’s historic building photo One hundred-year old grape vines on also known as the Magnificat. Mary sings Dean of the Chapel, Seminary Musician was the Martinez House which sits on the property have been nurtured back praises to God for the gift of the Messiah and Adjunct Professor of Worship and property that was homesteaded in the into production with new vines added. she will bear. The Chorus and orchestra Music at Lancaster Theological Seminary 1880’s by Caroline and Elias Martinez. In 2014, the Rossini Family Vineyards will present pieces from three different in Pennsylvania. He also was Minister But the house was not originally at this continue the legacy of pioneer farm eras; the Renaissance version by Thomas of Music at St. Peter’s United Church location and it wasn’t first used as a production on this historic property. Tallis, the Romantic version by Franz of Christ, Lancaster. He directed the house. The Martinez House embodies Don’t forget to visit us on Facebook! Schubert, and the Contemporary version Ephrata Cloister Chorus for 18 years and the characteristics of utilitarian by the new director of the chorus, Daryl has given concerts in Germany, Austria, construction and is a wonderful example DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS Hollinger. Switzerland, England, Bulgaria as well as of deconstruction and re-purposing. BUILDING? A new inclusion will be two pieces from parts of the US. The original building was built about If you can identify this month’s the African American spiritual tradition, Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the 1900 and served as a church, located near historic photo from the STCHS archive “Walk in the Light” and “Go Tell it on door, $5 for children up to 12 and will the Divide (Oak Grove) Cemetery. In you will receive a 20% discount on any the Mountain.” In the early years of be available at the Manzanita Bookstore, about 1906 Elias Martinez purchased the single item from the Groveland Yosemite American slavery, slaves were required to Mountain Book Shop, and Murphys Music. Methodist Episcopal Church and with his Gateway Museum gift shop during the attend plantation-owner church services For information, please call 586-5965. two sons, Ernest and Phillip dismantled it month of December (one gift per family). where they learned the Christian religion. 32 COMMUNITY PML NEWS • DECEMBER 2014 Soroptimist Scene Groveland Kiwanis Club News BY BARBARA ELLIOTT BY SANDY SMITH
Our mission: “Soroptimist improves Thanksgiving. So it is time to plan the The Groveland Kiwanis wishes you temporary shelter. the lives of women and girls through Christmas season. Our members are doing and your family a very Merry Christmas It is busy there always changing. programs leading to social and economic just that. Many members will be involved or Happy Hanukkah. Enjoy the holiday. The work is very important. There are empowerment” with providing the Community Baskets. Kiwanis is all about kids, all over the many families who stay here, they rely Other members will be bringing joy to the world. Have you ever heard of Dorka on the center and its staff for everything We asked you to save the date of community by participating in the Pine Center? Me neither. Before I tell you where from a roof over their heads to food, to November 12, 2014. Hope you did do Cone Singers. The message is .. our members it is, let me tell you about it. In December counseling. Right at the center of their that. Right now the members are running are involved in multiple, local activities. of 2007, a once deserted building became journey is KIWANIS. around like Santa’s elves. Next month we home to the Dorka Center. In the past 13 years, the Kiwanis Club of be able to report how the event went. Since THIS IS A GOOD PLACE TO The Dorka Center offers emergency Kosice (Slovakia) members have raised and it is one of the more popular fundraisers, housing for families and children in crisis, donated to Dorka about 1 million Euros. WISH EACH OF YOU A I am sure you all responded nicely. a place for those looking to find their way. As I said in the beginning Kiwanis is all But, we can report on B.E.S.T Day. WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS Some residents are children who have been about Kids, all over the world. Groveland We hosted 31 female students from the taken from their biological parents due to a has a small but growing Kiwanis Club. We 7th & 8th grade of Tenaya. The agenda AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR host of reasons, including poverty, neglect, meet at 4:30 p.m. for 1 hour each Tuesday, is usually a mix between “it’s all about abuse, crime, substance abuse or family at the Pizza Factory. Join us and help your IT IS A TIME TO you students” and a project for others. disintegration. Some are people needing community. There was an interactive workshop on SHARE HAPPINESS bullying. Carol Willmon led the girls in WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY making 14 fleece blankets – they were so cute! These soft, huggable blankets will be Can you imagine what Groveland 3rd Annual Light the Season given to MVO, My Very Own. This group would be without the Soroptimist BY JUDY GRAVINO will give these blankets to kids who have organization? We would truly like to to relocate to foster care. The girls were have your involvement with our group. Please join us as we Light the Season, tree at the entrance to The Little House. also given journals and encouraged to use President Liz has persevered and has at 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 7th at Your $10 per light donation, for each these journals in the future. (Guess we successfully gotten an evening meeting The Little House, on the corner of Merrell person you wish to honor or remember, used to call ours diaries). Of course, there for the convenience of the ladies who Road and Highway 120. will add another glowing light to our tree. was some “me time” – lovely hair styles. work during the day. These members are This very special event allows each of Tax-deductible donation forms are This was provided by long time friend of productive and have great ideas. us the unique opportunity to honor and available through The Little House B.E.S.T. Day, Cheri Rickett (owner of Our evening session is held on the first remember loved ones who are no longer website, at Dori’s Tea Cottage or through Body Beautiful). It is always a pleasure Wednesday of the month at 5:00PM at the with us, as well as those who are with any SSSI Board Member. to be surrounded by those energetic girls. Library lower level. The daytime group us still, recognizing family and friends We hope you will join us again this Sure hope to see those faces in “S” Club continues to meet on the 3rd Tuesday, at who have blessed our lives in loving and year as we gather to…Light the Season! in the coming years. noon in the Library lower level. Members meaningful ways. Soon we will be able to determine some are invited to attend both meetings. We Holiday treats and beverages will be Contact Us of the scholarship awards. would encourage you to call Liz Mattingly served and several talented members Visit: 11699 Merrell Rd. & Hwy 120 By now you should have digested your at 962-7648. We want you to become an of the Pine Cone Singers will lead us Call: 209-962-7303 turkey dinner and lost the weight from active member of this community. in caroling, as we welcome the holiday Email: [email protected] season and illuminate our remembrance Web: www.thelittlehouse.org
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year COMMUNITY 33 Be Water Wise, Winterize! BY GCSD
As we move closer to winter, we need If you are going to be away from your to pay particular attention to our home mountain home for more than a day or water systems. In early December 2013, two in the winter, the water should be our community experienced a cold snap turned off. Homes usually have a shut off that produced over 50 water line breaks valve where the water line comes into the over a period of 2 weeks. This resulted house from the street. The best scenario in a loss of over 3 million gallons of is to have a Customer Shut Off Valve water which was a devastating blow to installed on the property owners side, just our current drought situation. Virtually outside the District’s meter box. 90% of all the water line breaks were due If you do not have a customer shut off to customers not shutting off their water valve, we recommend you call the District when away from home. These breaks to turn your water off. Please remember are wasteful and expensive, but more that only authorized District personnel importantly they are preventable. may turn the water meter off and/or on, and may not be immediately available to Home Winterizing Checklist shut off your main. For this reason, we First, if you haven’t done it yet this highly recommend installing a Customer year, you should have your pressure Shut Off Valve as it offers you the best regulator checked by a plumber. This protection. should be an annual homeowner task. Disconnect and drain all outside hoses. With the mountainous topography that Detaching hoses from outdoor faucets makes our area beautiful comes the risk allows water to drain from the pipe. of water pressure fluctuations. The valve Insulate pipes or faucets in unheated is usually located where the water service areas. If you have pipelines in an unheated enters the house and protects your water garage or cold crawl space under the pipes and appliances from high water house, wrap the water pipes before pressure. temperatures plummet.
Styrofoam Collection Scheduled BY PEGGY ANDREWS
Once again Tuolumne County Dart Industries is also requiring us to Master Gardeners will be collecting put the polystyrene in large clear plastic “polystyrene”, we can no longer call it bags, clear plastic preferred, or large Styrofoam, on Saturday, January 10th and black plastic trash bags and to separate Saturday, January 17th, 2015 from 8:30 to food containers and colored polystyrene 3:30 p.m. at Waste Management, 14959 from packing material. Please no peanuts, Camage Ave in Sonora. peanuts may be taken year round to Pac Please make sure you have #6, think N Copy and UPS Store in Sonora. light weight coolers, electronics packaging If you will be unable to take it down to and egg cartons. For Dart Industries to Sonora, on the above dates, please contact take the polystyrene, it must be clean Peggy Andrews at 962-7264, for help. with tape and labels removed. This year
The Hill Top Musical Kids BY LOUISE TURNEY
It’s almost Christmas and The Hill Top Do come and see us. It is a wonderful Musical Kids are busy rehearsing for their way to start your Christmas Celebration. 3rd. Christmas Musical and “Boy, do we Performances are Friday, December, 19th, have a talented group”! This Christmas 7:PM and Saturday, December 20th, Season we will repeat “Josie and The 2:PM at Groveland Evangelical Church Jinglicious Dream Lamp”. It was our on Ferretti Rd. in Groveland. There is no first musical and many of you requested a admission charge. We work on donations. repeat. There are new performers and old For more information call Louise Turney, ones too. We always have room for more 962-0609. kids. There is no charge to join. 34 COMMUNITY PML NEWS • DECEMBER 2014 Volunteers Rock at Camp Tuolumne Trails BY VIRGINIA GUSTAFSON
Paul Sinclair & Vince McNamara installed safety railings. Linda Flores made chili for all the hungry workers. Janet Gregory & Pam Curtis organized the craft room – one of the most popular sites.
Wow, what a day! Camp was buzzing on a bright November morning with almost 90 volunteers, including nine families from Mountain View who came to spend the weekend and build a four- station Challenge Course. We got so much done and had fun too. The kitchen crew of Karen Hopkins, Lonnie Roman, Sally Salinas and Linda Flores cooked up a hearty camp lunch for everyone. Pat Fernandez single-handedly rearranged and cleaned our decorations closets, while Janet Gregory and Pam Curtis tackled the crafts room. After a summer of campers who all like to do crafts, you can imagine that job! Meanwhile Dar Brown cleaned all the baseboards in the Great Hall, and Susie Horvath and Michele Roberts washed every window – inside and out. Karen Handley and Anne Meyers organized the library and shampooed the upstairs carpets. Tony Gai led Larry Meyers, Vikki Garrett, Cori Blasi and Silvano Gai in cleaning up the Dedication Garden and planting Karen Handley & Anne Meyers cleaned the camp library. Volunteers from Hope’s Landscaping cut down trees burned in the Rim Fire. hundreds of new bulbs for spring. An energetic crew of Joe Hopkins, Mike Horvath, Ralph Hengel and David Roberts downstairs deck at the Great Hall. Petra and Amelia Henderson, railings to our wheelchair- accessible observation deck over the brushed and cleared a new trail area. Meanwhile, Don and Sandy DeRodeff and Lynette Wilson seeded and mulched an canyon, and a hardworking crew of Ed Gregory, Mal Brown, Ann Kathy Brown and Bill Bent pulled out yards of old fencing and open area near the fishing pond. Sinclair, and Steve and Sue Salnick, led by Tony Flores, made great cleared debris from the trail. At the creek, Kay Meermans, Karla Austin Parlette and Doug Wilson constructed footings for a progress caulking the Great Hall in preparation for a big staining Campbell and Dwight Follien weed-whacked and cleared brush shade area at the archery range, and the volunteers from Hope’s project. Camp director John Infelise was everywhere – helping, for another new trail area. Landscape and Tree Service did a fantastic job cutting down trees organizing, delivering tools and supplies, and answering questions. Judy Michaelis and Norma Lella did a great job painting trim burned in the Rim Fire last year. Camp Tuolumne Trails thanks everyone who participated. on the camp office, while Mike Lella power-washed the entire Jerry Baker, Vince McNamara and Paul Sinclair added safety Your support means so much to our special campers!
The Very Best Time of Year! – Get Ready for Your Dose of Good Cheer! BY LINELLE MARSHALL
Are you ready for Christmas? It’s closer opportunity to join in the annual sing-along than you think, and your Pine Cone Singers segment of the concert, and members of the are hard at rehearsal every week, getting ready choir will be featured in solos and ensemble to present another fabulous concert for our pieces – always a highlight. community! Be sure to mark your calendars This is also the time of year that the Pine NOW for our very popular holiday concert Cone Performers ask our community to help series – December 11th & 12th at 7:30 PM, support our artistic efforts. Our substantial and December 13th & 14th at 2:00 PM. Our operating expenses include compensation for director, Ron Randall, has chosen a great our music director, accompanist, and musicians, selection of holiday favorites, ranging from as well as insurance, sheet music, publicity, traditional melodies and nostalgic favorites printing and facility usage. to fun and silly versions of familiar songs, We hope we can count on your sponsorship program for the Pine Cone Performers’ play. valued support! all accompanied by our very talented local this year. All donors giving at the Gold $150, Gifts of any size are welcome and appreciated. So don’t miss this annual tradition of musicians. The choir is excited to be singing Silver $100, or Bronze $75 levels will be Checks made out to “Pine Cone holiday cheer and warm wishes from your “Little Tiny Child”, a lovely piece composed acknowledged in the Spring and Winter 2015 Performers” can be mailed to P.O. Box 1222, Pine Cone Singers. We look forward to seeing by our own director! Audiences will have an concert programs and flyers, as well as the Groveland, CA 95321. Thank you for your your cheerful faces this month! DECEMBER 2014 • PML NEWS COMMUNITY 35 Groveland’s Halloween Groveland Area Involved Neighbors BY BARBARA BROAD Happenings THANK YOU! BY TONY & LINDA FLORES, COMMITTEE CHAIRS The GAINs Board has welcomed healthy activities for the local youth. They new members, Nick de Porcel, Wynette did not get the Federal Drug Free Community Hilton, Erna Joncich and Rachel Phillips, grant but were told most groups are not joining Barbara Broad, Etty Garber, Frank successful the first year they apply. So the Oyung, and Sharon Volponi, representing coalition will be applying again in March. community groups and services in the South Meanwhile coalition members are County. And it still serves as fiscal agent for helping with activities at the Groveland Brainy Groveland, the Dog Park Committee, Youth Center, which is rapidly expanding and the Skatepark Committee. Board under the new leadership of Jacque Rose meetings are open, on the fourth Monday, Pullen, and GAINs is helping with funding 1:00, Library Meeting Room. for some special activities. Jacque has two The GAINs Mentor Project is working regular volunteers to help keep a variety of with the seniors at Tioga as they make events going. The Friday Night Live staff decisions about what they want to do after from Sonora is providing lots of ideas and graduation and complete applications help for drug-prevention activities as well to colleges and trade schools. GAINs as social activities. started a fund to help students who cannot The coalition meets monthly, and at the Photos by Rudy Manzo afford to apply to more than one school. November 18th meeting, Melissa Wiika, the The Garrotte Lions Club and ROOFBB new counselor at Tenaya and Tioga, talked have contributed, and Emily Hanchett about her experiences here and the activities of at Tioga is working with the students on the student groups. She will guide us in ways we this. In addition, seniors are completing can support these activities. Meetings are the applications for career mentors to work with second Tuesday of the month, 9:00. Contact this school year. us for the location, [email protected]. The Coalition Against Substance Abuse is working with the Groveland Youth Center and Tioga High School to develop active,
We had another Safe & Successful There are far too many to name year for our local “Trick or Treaters”. individually but you know who you are Regardless of the weather, the and how very much you are all loved and downtown was alive with squeals of appreciated. It really does take a Village. delight (or fright). The costumes were Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! unreal from the oh so cute to the very, very scary! A Wonderful time was had by all – children and adults alike. This annual celebration is sponsored by the Yosemite Chamber of Commerce GROVELAND with the help of our downtown businesses and many of our local GAL FRIDAY service organizations The Ghosts & Goblins Committee received a great deal BACK TO SCHOOL AND HOLIDAYS of support (time, money & supplies) FAST APPROACHING! not only from our local merchants but with the help of many service I can help you through this busy organizations as well. (Helping Hands, season! Call me for Home Checks, Pine Mtn. Assoc., Garden Club, Lions Club, Rotary. The ROOFBB’s, Tenaya Yard Watering, Pet Care, House Elementary, Down to Earth Nursery, Sitting, Organizing, Shopping, PML Hardware and more. Best of all, absolutely EVERYTHING was free to Rides, Senior Care, Meals the public. YOU NAME IT! We had new and returning community Steve Costa • Owner volunteers for the activities inside the Sharon Volponi Fully Insured/Bonded C.C.L. #818373 Community Hall from the Photo Area to 962-6848 • 770-6277 many different games with lots of prizes. 209-962-4468 Whole families manned the S’more’s fire cell 209-768-4469 pit and another the Spook House. Certified Arborist #WE7496A 36 PML NEWS • DECEMBER 2014
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We are and are very addictive . The more you eat, the alternative of going on a cruise and told what we can eat and what we shouldn’t the more you want to eat which leads to gaining 6 pounds (did that a few years ago) eat. Do you ever wonder why we are being mindless eating, weight gain and increased didn’t’ sound right either. So my sister and dictated to about something so personal as cost. The food production companies and I found a wonderful combination of the to what we put in our bodies ? fast food restaurants spend a great deal of two extremes, a walking vacation along In ancient times people ate what they advertisement money to persuade you of the Amalfi Coast. grew or traded. They did not have the the benefits of their products. They are the This is how it works: the tour company infinite choices that we have in our modern financial recipients of your choices. moves your luggage from town to town society. We are constantly bombarded with What is most important here is that you and you walk. The walking portions advertisements tempting us with mouth- make mindful choices, asking yourself , vary greatly in levels of difficulty and watering pictures all over the air waves “What is best for my health?” Eat the food can be adjusted to many levels of fitness. persuading us to spend our money on food that nourishes your body and energizes your We worked with the On Foot Tours that may have no nutritional value. mind. You don’t need to diet. You need to company out of the UK. (There are several Today’s message from nutritionists is: change your food choices and your eating companies that provide similar tours, Back Eating healthy gives you more energy, style. Shop for fresh vegetables and fruit, Roads Tours, On Foot Tours) We choose prevents illness, manages weight, increases 100% whole grains, olive oil, and protein On Foot because we could customize the recommend this type of vacationing. Time brain power and prolongs life. Sounds (chicken, turkey, lean beef and fish). Drink places we stayed, days in each place and slowed down as we walked and enjoyed, pretty reasonable doesn’t it? So what is water instead of sugary drinks and use go at our own pace. The tour company stress dissolved. It was awesome!!! the problem? Why do we struggle? One condiments for flavoring. Remember to eat provided us with reservations at hotels Best wishes for a very healthy and happy reason is that eating has become the focus slowly as it takes about 20 minutes for your in each town of our choosing, maps and holiday season and new year! of nearly all our activities. We have lunch food to inform your brain that you are full, written directions from one town to the and dinner dates, pot lucks, parties, family otherwise you will continue to eat to the next and emergency contact information and friend visits, etc. It is the center of point of discomfort. I know, I know we’ve in case we got lost or needed help. Since our social lives. The quality of our food is heard all of this before, but sometimes we they transported our luggage from hotel to far different from the food of our parents need reminding. Don’t beat yourself up hotel we walked with day packs only. Other and grandparents. Much of the food we if you indulge in a favorite food once in a than that we were on our own! are encouraged to buy is made up of little while, no one is perfect, just return to your The trek we choose along the Amalfi real or pure food. Processed food is an healthy routine and love who you are. Coast was strenuous. We hiked up and down ancient stairs and trails used long ago to transport goods from cliff towns to coastal towns. The written instructions at times were like a scavenger hunt of directions, and yes we did get a bit lost but the phone contact got us right back on track. We used trek poles which were very helpful with all the stairs, especially down hill, and carried water. (A little wine also. After all we were in Italy.) We had options along the way to shorten hikes by catching a bus or choosing a different route. The overall experience was wonderful and amazing. The views from high on the cliffs to walking through ancient ruins of paper mills in the valleys. Surprising gems along the way, a cliff top monastery, Merry Christmas and Happy a hidden fiorde with sea washed pieces of tile to collect, lemon groves, olive orchards and vineyards everywhere. And everyday Hanukkah to One and All when we arrived at our destination tired BY SANDY SMITH and sweaty our luggage was waiting for us at wonderful tile floored hotels. A big thank you to the community of event sponsored by the Groveland Kiwanis. I don’t recommend the Amalfi Coast Groveland for coming out to the Christmas Because of the Faire we are able to donate back tour for any of our patients with knee Craft Faire held Thanksgiving week-end. Juli to the community thru The Little House, or hip issues, just too many stairs. But Citarelli and myself are always impressed with CNVC, Groveland Firefighters Assoc., and there are tours all over the world, for all the genuine friendships developed over the the Community Thanksgiving Dinner. levels. Check out the web sites for these years between vendors and the community. Thank you again, and Santa sends a warm companies to see all the options. (Some It is a pleasure to be co-chairpersons of this wish for a healthy, happy, new year. of them are guided groups also.) I highly DECEMBER 2014 • PML NEWS COMMUNITY 39 Making Christmas Memories Ben Stuth, Pine Mountain Lake at the Groveland Hotel Airport’s New Airport Manager BY CRAIG POLSON STORY & PHOTO BY JOE DE NUNZIO
Perhaps more than any other time entertainment series continues for a third The Tuolumne County Airport Advisory of year, Christmas season is a time that exciting season! You’ll be treated to world- Committee met on November 5th in the memories are made. Visiting relatives, class illusionists performing right at your campground Pavilion at Columbia Airport to decorations at home or school, cutting a table for a modest $10 cover charge with your discuss the pending draft for a snow removal tree (or even retrieving a dusty box from dinner entrée. Just like at the world-famous plan for Pine Mountain Lake and Columbia storage and putting a tree together… branch and exclusive Magic Castle dinner club in Airports, the reinstatement of the hangar “C”… I need a branch “C” now…), a warm Hollywood, this year the dining selections waiting list at Columbia Airport and to hear fire perhaps… or a wintry holiday meal will be offered in a tiered pre-fixe menu to from pilots and airport tenants from both surrounded by friends and family. So many better expedite table service. Columbia and Pine Mountain Lake Airports. of us have vivid holiday memories that we In the new year, on Saturday, January Sitting on the committee was District 4 make over the years, and carry with us all 17 is the night Marshall Magoon makes Supervisor John Gray, District 5 Supervisor the way from our childhood into adulthood. his appearance as the next magician in our Karl Rodefer, and appointed representative This year, come celebrate the holidays at Winter Magic series. Ordinarily, Marshall is pilots and members at large from both the Groveland Hotel and make some new known for his stage acts with big set pieces airports. Committee chair Greg Thompson memories to cherish through the years! as seen in Tahoe casinos, on cruise ships, at from Aero Resources called the meeting to We hope you’ll come in and spend your the Oakland Coliseum, and on television. order and welcomed all who attended. The Christmas holiday with us this month. Somehow, however, he has found a way to audience was a mix of Columbia and Pine Supervisor John Gray welcomes new Airport Enjoy our annual Christmas Feast during pack that star power into the much more Mountain Lake pilots, tenants and residents Manager for the PML Airport, Ben Stuth. our regular dinner hours on December 24th intimate setting of the hotel’s Cellar Door from both airports. and 25th, featuring the culinary creations of restaurant. Marshall has also served as a On hand at the start of the meeting was had sold their aircraft. The committee put our chef, Andre Muller. Dinner is a tiered magic consultant for TV, film, and theatrical Tuolumne County Administrator Craig Pedro this issue on the agenda and Mr. Stuth is menu priced according to the entrée, and productions, and has created illusions for who welcomed the new airport manager, committed to making this issue one of his includes starter, entrée, and dessert. Starter the Broadway shows Spamalot, Shrek the Benedict Stuth. This was the first time that major concerns to address. choices are Spiced pumpkin and butternut Musical, and Spider-Man. the public had an opportunity to meet and Benedict Stuth, or “Ben” as he likes squash soup, or spinach apple walnut salad Finally, on Saturday, February 21, the hear from Mr. Stuth. to be called, presented his new views for with blue cheese, tossed in a light champagne season concludes with a return performance During the public forum portion of the both airports. He spoke on improving vinaigrette. Entrée choices are roasted duck by the dynamic and hilarious Jimmy H., meeting, some members of the audience communications with all users, planned pappardelle with pinot noir reduction for who has also performed at Disneyland, expressed very deep concerns for the lack of capital improvement projects, maintenance $33, herb-crusted sea bass with wild heirloom Hollywood’s Magic Castle, Sea World, and response to the hangar rules at Columbia projects, and economic development for rice pilaf and grilled broccolini for $34, The Queen Mary, and many other venues. Airport. Some of the concerns expressed both airports. pepper-crusted prime rib with garlic butter “Winter Magic” will feature a different seemed to be abuses of the rules and rules An open house was held in November at mashed potatoes, green beans, mushroom magician every month (except December, not being enforced. Complaints alleged the Groveland Community Hall for the Pine cabernet au jus, and horse radish cream for which has no show), with all dinner shows favoritism, improper storage of items that had Mountain Lake Airport. This will gave the $31, honey bourbon glazed ham with sweet beginning at a single 7:00 pm seating time. been banned, hanger tenants using hangars general public an opportunity to meet the potato and bacon hash, and caramelized The stage show follows at 8:30 pm, at the for personal storage, and some tenants still new Tuolumne County airport manager for onion and spinach for $28. Please ask about conclusion of dinner service. The capacity having possession of hangars after they both airports. our vegetarian options. For dessert, relax and of the dining room is just 46 seats, so enjoy some of our chocolate molten lava cake, reserve early to avoid missing out on this or New York cheesecake with wild berry sauce. truly exceptional and unique family-friendly We will also be celebrating New Year’s Eve entertainment series. Call 209-962-4000 or with a special selection of dishes – please see email [email protected]. For more the Events page on our web site for the menu. information about each act, including videos, The Groveland Hotel’s “Winter Magic” visit www.groveland.com/events. Precision oPtics Stacy Hancock, Certified & Licensed Optician
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Evangelical Free Church Our Lady of Mount Carmel You can all help support to coming up with a title. of Groveland our young photographers by Thank you to Judi Maguire Catholic Church dropping in the Museum to for assisting with this part of 19172 Ferretti Rd., 209/962-7131 Hwy. 120, Big Oak Flat, 209/532-7139 Senior Pastor: Ron Cratty • Services: Traditional cast your ballot for the Top 3 the program and to Barbara OLMC Parish Services - 209/962-1030 photographs on display! Broad and GAINs (Groveland 9:30 am, Contemporary 11 am Pastor: Fr. Ray Abella Each year, the Groveland Area Involved Neighbors) Mid-week Bible Studies Mass Saturday 4:45 pm, Sunday 9:15 am Rotary Club, STCHS for loaning us the laptop (please call for information) (Southern Tuolumne County computers for the students to Historical Society) and Tenaya review their photos. Unitarian Universalist Foothills Community Church Elementary School work This contest is “judged” by Fellowship together to host a student photography contest. Museum visitors. So please be 18717 Main St., Groveland Groveland Community Hall A special thanks to the Rotary Club for their sure to give our up and coming photographers Sunday Worship 10:45 am; Christian Ed. Hour Contact Kathleen 209/840-4777 continued support. your SUPPORT by VOTING. (groups for all ages) 9:45 am, Child care provided In mid-October student participants The Photography Display is usually ready Service 5th Sunday, 10:30 am, at all services. Weekly Home Bible Study, (5th – 8th graders) were loaned (or used by the end of November -- ballots and a at the Groveland Library call for times their own) digital cameras. A big thank controlled voting sign-in sheet are available you to our community and friends who from the Docent on duty at the Museum. donated to STCHS the digital cameras. Voting will continue through the end January. Bonnie Belisle, STCHS Representative A big thanks to Rich Hathaway for once again and Warren Belisle, Photography Advisor, mounting the 8x10 photos and creating the conducted a meeting with the 11 students photography display at the Museum. who participated in this year’s contest. Our Our Awards Ceremony will be scheduled first meeting was to give photo tips and sometime in February, with the exact date inspiration to capture scenes through the and time yet to be determined. Stay tuned! eye of the camera. Cameras were distributed First, second and third place winners will and operational instructions given. be determined by the votes cast at the At the second meeting, held two weeks Museum and awarded cash prizes. All later, students chose their entry for the contest. photographers will receive a Certificate of Each student wrote a couple of sentences Participation and photo key rings which with thoughts about their photo in addition will include a copy of their photo. DECEMBER 2014 • PML NEWS COMMUNITY / SCHOOL NEWS 41 STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Tioga Spirit Week BY RYAN DUTTON, STUDENT COUNCIL ADVISOR ethic. We are all gonna miss her here at Tioga High School Tioga! Her parents are Ivonne and Gary Last month, Tioga High School students Student of the Month Deckard of Groveland. got a chance to show some school spirit and get involved in Halloween activities! The Sabrina Deckard Student Council planned a great week of is a senior at Tioga Tenaya Elementary dress up days that consisted of class color day, High. She is a four Student of the Month twin day, pajama day, school spirit day and year member of the of course costume day on Halloween. The service club, a four Tenaya classes competed in a themed relay race that year participant E l e m e n t a r y involved tossing pumpkins, mummifying in all three School’s student teachers with toilet paper, and bobbing for sports. Sabrina is of the Month is apples. The students who were dressed up nominated by her Natalie Harris. walked the catwalk for the crowd to show off teacher, coach and M r s . S m i t h their costumes! Student body voted on the best Sabrina Deckard club advisor, Mrs. says Natalie is overall costume, which went to Faith Blueford! Dutton. a n e xc ept iona l The rally finished up with students carving She excels in all of her classes school student with a pumpkins judged by the staff. The junior class wide. Sabrina is easily one of the most kind and caring pumpkin was the winner! This was a lot of fun coachable athletes we have on this campus. Natalie Harris heart. She is put on by our Student Council and a great job She always works hard at everything responsible about of diving into spirit week by our students! Next she does and doesn’t complain. She is doing her school work and being a good up is our annual Turkey Feast and Powderpuff willing to help in any given situation and citizen. She is always respectful to her Football game prior to Thanksgiving break! she doesn’t give up. She is going to be peers and adults. Natalie is the daughter of successful in life because of her hard work Mandalynn Sudberry of Groveland. Dig Pink BY DAWNELLE DUTTON
On October 20th, a Tioga High School Kinder Christmas at Tioga High senior in Service Club (run under the Groveland BY DAWNELLE DUTTON Soroptimist and committed to serving others), held a Dig Pink Volleyball Game against Delta Here at Tioga we are hosting an event can’t afford to buy their Kinders a gift. We Charter to raise money for a local cancer fighter called Kinder Christmas Celebration. It are asking any community members that who needs the funds for their cancer treatment. will be held on Dec. 19th. Kindergartners would like to give back this Christmas if At Dig Pink, we recognized cancer survivors will be bussed from Tenaya to Tioga for they would like to purchase a gift and drop or women currently fighting cancer, who then the morning where we will have Mrs. Claus it off at Tioga before December 12th. You received a white rose and a card. Along with the volunteering of our staff, Service Club members, & Santa, decorate cookies, have arts and can pick a boy or a girl to buy for and age 5-6 The 2014 Tioga Timberwolves Varsity the 2014 volleyball team, and parents, this event crafts and sing. We are asking our Tioga appropriate. Thank you for making it easier Volleyball team. High students to purchase a gift for them for our high school students to connect with was highly successful! (5.00-10.00) each. Some of our students the little ones and feel no financial burden! Together, we raised over six hundred dollars for the cancer patient. We had a few gift baskets to raffle off and silent auction, all donated by local businesses. All who made a donation automatically got a bracelet, baked good, and a ticket to enter our raffle. Our girls from the Service club made breast Northside Pet Connection News cancer decorated baked goods for the event. We BY TOM GRAVE, NPC VICE PRESIDENT also want to thank our local businesses who made generous donations to this event: Mar-val Market, We continue to follow the progress of our to put the lift in place at Lorrie Sue’s home, Two Guys Pizza Pies, Firefall Coffee Co., Helping NPC colleague and former Board Member, which required money. It turned out that Hands Thrift Store, Dori’s Tea Cottage, Pizza Krysti Mitchell giving a cancer survivor a rose. Lorrie Sue McCleary, who was seriously injured funds were provided by gofundme.com, the Factory, Miss Kailey’s Consignment Boutique, when she was pinned under her utility tractor Don Pedro Lions Club, the Coulterville Down to Earth Nursery, Tenaya Parent Club, and and sustained major fractures. She is still Community Center, as well as private Evangelical Free Bible Study, Kim Granger, Omi Kay Crook from the Bella Donna Salon. Thanks watched over very carefully by her three adopted individuals. Installation is set for November Tortelli, Jennifer Smith, Sandra Derodoff, Cindy for all the folks who came out and supported our dogs, Sport, Leroy, and Pretzel. In fact, Lorrie 20. Lorrie Sue would like to make a donation Green, Farm Girls, Rachel Pearlman, Sandra girls at this game! The girls fought hard and came Sue cannot utter the word “help” without all to the DRAIL organization by selling afghans Derdroff of Silpada Jewelry, Savannah Metz, and out victorious in all three matches! three canines moving to her defense! she has made by hand. Some are small and Initially, Lorrie Sue was told that she would some are large. If you are interested in learning need a ramp in order to enter and leave her more, call Lorrie Sue at 878-0722. DO YOU HAVE A PICKUP TRUCK OR TRAILER THAT ISN’T BEING USED? home. She did not have any money available During the course of our coverage of Lorrie Tioga Landscape is need of a trailer to hook of an old pickup truck or a hauling trailer. As a to pay for a ramp to be built. Fortunately, Sue’s story, a surprising number of people have up behind a truck or an actual old truck to use. school, we can give you a receipt so that you can the installation of a lift was an alternative. A learned about NPC and our support of spay/ Currently we use Mr. Dutton’s personal truck write off the donation on your taxes. non-profit organization, DRAIL (Disability neuter for dogs and cats. If you would like to weekly to move rocks, pick up donations, pick up We thought we would ask, a teacher can Resource Association Independent Living) obtain a voucher to help with the price of spaying equipment and many other tasks. To further our dream, right? donated a lift. Now, the only challenge was or neutering your pet, call Kathleen at 732-6194. program we could really benefit from a donation Tioga Landscape. 42 HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY PML NEWS • DECEMBER 2014 WELCOME TO THE PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE NEWS HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY
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Also, tree trimming PMLA LOTS Also available fully Furnished email at [email protected] available. Call Mike, very BIG JOHN HANDYMAN SERVICES w/Large Bonus Room. Call for or call 925-570-1176 reasonable rates. 209-962-0777 Yard Maintenance, House FOR SALE PMLA OWNED LOTS FOR SALE: additional information. ______Maintenance and moving COMMERCIAL RENTAL/LEASE 209-962-4432 households Call John 962-6163 GOT WEEDS? ______Unit/Lot Street Asking Numbers Price RENTALS WANTED COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSE/ Contact Jim Atkins at 209.985.4376. SHOP/STORAGE LOVING PET CARE in my home 1/500 Upper Skyridge $1000 EXCELLENT TENANTS Ferretti Rd. near Airport. Easy Lot Clearing, Hauling, Dump Runs, or in yours - garden care also w/excellent credit and rental access, 12’x20’ roll up doors, Weedeating. Local Guy. available. Call Barb 962-5653 or 2/020 Mueller Drive $1000 References available. history looking for homes to rent. insulated, 220 and 3-phase available, email at [email protected] ______Owner approves tenant before vented skylights, restrooms. 2 bay, 4/232 Point View Drive $1000 placement. Call Yosemite Region 1400 sq. 600.00 per month: 3 bay, 2100 sq. 900.00: 5 bay, 3500 sq. COMPUTERS custom built, RONNING ROOFING 6/056 Cottonwood Street $1000 Resorts. 800/962-4765 upgrades, trouble-shooting, free 1500.00. Includes water and sewer. Call Joe for all your Roofing and consultation. 209/962-7110 209-962-6014 Gutter needs. Licensed, Bonded, 8/006 Sunnyside Way $1000 HOLIDAY SERVICES ______and Insured. License # 976739 ask for John, Owner/Broker 209-962-6842 8/007 Sunnyside Way $1000 CHRISTMAS CREATIONS ______ELECTRICAL Installing holiday memories one A AMERICAN ELECTRIC For further information regarding this GRAZING PASTURE property please contact PMLA at light at a time (209) 962-1922 & SERVICE CO. in downtown Groveland. For Rent at (209) 962-8600 free estimates- free (local) 24hr Lic. #465220 209/962-7374 $300.00 per month or $100.00 per service til the lights come down – horse. Call Terry 650-520-1022 free removal of lights. Real Estate • Property Management • Vacation Rentals
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20019 Bluebell Ct-13/56 SIMPLY ADORABLE CABIN. Two-story, 12762 Mt Jefferson-1/154 NEAR THE LAKE and Dunn Ct 12346 Mills-8/90 POSSIBLE LAKE VIEW by thinning some 19753 Butler Wy-8/290 IT’S A BREEZE-WAY to the front 3bd, 2ba. Get a cozy, country feeling, w/wood-burning stove and loft beach. Beautiful 4bd, 3ba, 2914sf home features a rock fireplace trees. The seller says that the lake view is what sold them on this home entrance of this cozy home, with stone fireplace/pellet stove insert. master bedroom. Lovely woodsy setting, quiet cul-de-sac location and in the living room, renovated kitchen with Corian counters & maple years ago, but the trees have grown and blocked the view. Three-levels, French doors in living room, quartz kitchen counters & tile flooring. minutes from the main Marina, lake & beach. Wonderful for vacationing, cabinets. Large office and bonus room. 2-car garage with workshop double-pane windows, granite kitchen counters, bonus room, wood Newer fixtures, ceiling fans and 2 remodeled bathrooms. Plenty of full-time living or investment. Established vacation rental with repeat and 1/4 bathroom. Great location for vacationing or full-time living. fireplace, 3bd, 2ba, walk-in master closet and garden tub. Paved storage downstairs & underneath the house. Powder-coated metal deck guests. Short Sale--Subject to lender approval. $150,000 #20141997 $369,900 $20141276 driveway and newer, large deck. 1-car garage. $199,900 #20140951 railings. Horse-shoe pit. $254,000 #20141837 NOW ACCEPTING HOMES for our LONG-TERM & VACATION RENTAL PROGRAMS
12600 Cresthaven-4/45 A PERFECT LOCATION. Near the Lake 19823 Cottonwood-6/106 THE “LIBERTY” HOUSE. Cute Lodge beach and tennis courts. Two-level home, with open kitchen & cabin with 3bd, 1ba on the corner of Cottonwood & Ferretti Rd. dining area. 3bd, 3ba, 2100sf. Central h/a, woodstove, jetted tub. GENERATE INCOME FROM YOUR PML HOME! Knotty-pine walls and retro-style interior. Enjoy all the amenities of Additional space downstairs can be used as bonus or 4th bdrm. Large Pine Mountain Lake, yet have easy access w/o going through the covered deck and garage to accommodate an RV or boat! Established gate. Potential for a cozy get-away. Needs some tender loving care. vacation rental. Most furniture incl. $275,000 #20140445 VACATION RENTALS MONTHLY RENTALS $68,000 #20140909 • Aggressive Advertising Campaign & TENANT PLACEMENT • Online and Telephone Reservations • Extensive tenant screening and • Pre-Arrival Inspections Insure an credit reports Excellent Guest Experience • Move in, move out and periodic SOLD • Professional Cleaning After Every inspections Guest 20590 Morgan Dr. BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN HOME on five • Scheduled maintenance and repairs 19555 Chaffee Cir-1/101 CUSTOM HOME near Dunn Court acres, with fish pond, year-round stream, manicured grounds and views • Damage Protection Eliminates beach. 3bd, 2-1/2 bath, 2064sf. Free-standing fireplace in living room. of Duckwall Mountain. Granite counters, new roof and windows. Room Formal dining, downstairs family room & private deck off master on lower level for hobbies or “man cave”. Decks on two levels. Garage, Worries About Your Home PROPERTY MANAGEMENT bedroom. Double-pane windows, A/C & forced-air heating, dual sinks, carport and 22x30 shop. Sprinkler system, fruit trees and partially-fenced vanity & jetted tub. Finished, oversized garage, with cabinets, shelves lawn. Great potential for a horse property! $279,500 #20140822 and Furnishings • 24/7 Emergency services available and workbench. $285,000 #20141424
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PENDING 18687 Main Street, Suite A, Groveland, CA 14610 Mono Wy DOUBLE-WIDE MOBILE HOME in Sonora Park. Great open layout with large bedrooms and large inside laundry room/ 20808 Crest Pine-3/481 LOOKS LIKE NEW! Spacious, single- pantry. Laminate flooring throughout most of the home, new roof in 209-962-1111 level home, with granite counters, pellet stove, central H/A, jetted 2009. Covered porch, deep carport for 2 cars, storage shed. Community tub in master bath. Covered patio, surrounded by lovely oak trees. pool and recreation room. Excellent location, near shopping and easy www.yosemiteregionresorts.com Near Fisherman’s Cove, tennis, Lake Lodge, beach and Equestrian access to 108 bypass. $14,900 #20141619 Center. $268,999 #20130184 NOW LEASING EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITES • FROM $250 PER MONTH • ASK FOR JOHN • 962-6014
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