November 2005 Edition

Pine Mountain Lake Happy Thanksgiving! November 2005 News

Meet New PMLCC Manager Tom Dorsey & Chef Orpheus Brown Country Club Happenings – Page 8

50 cents The Offi cial Newspaper of Pine Mountain Lake Property Owners

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE(S) PRSRT STD Administration ...... 2-7 19228 Pine Mountain Dr. Groveland, CA 95321 U.S. POSTAGE PML Calendar of Activities ...... 17 PAID Permit# 213 Clubs/Activities/Recreation ...... 10-17 MODESTO, CA Country Club & Entertainment ...... 8-9 Change Service Community Corner ...... 34-50 Requested Local School News ...... 46-47 “Homes on the Hill” Real Estate ...... 19-33 Classifi eds ...... 51 ADMINISTRATION • BOARD OF DIRECTORS

RESIDENT’S MESSAGE The Pine Mountain Lake News, By Dennis Scott • Board President established July 25, 1973, is printed monthly for res i dents of Pine Moun tain Lake and vi cin i ty by Pine Moun tain Lake As so ci a tion, Groveland, Cal i for nia 95321. y the time that you receive this some hardware, which also will cost us work should start the end of 2006 after SUBSCRIPTION RATES: issue of the PML News your around $100,000. Our current system all of the permits are received. Co-owner subscription: Board of Directors will have is so old it no longer meets the needs of $3 per year B Because of the rising concern from Single copies: 50 cents each approved our Association Budget for the Association. In addition, because Property Owners pertaining to the Single mailed copies: $1.35 each 2006. Association Management, Ame- of its age, the manufacturer no longer Sheriff support to our community, we For non-members: $10 per year nity Managers, and the Board have spent provides repair and support service. We have asked the County Supervisor rep- a considerable amount of time the past will also be replacing the fences at the resenting our area, Mark Thornton, to SUBMISSION DEADLINE few months developing a budget that Equestrian Center. The old fences have 10th of the month by 4:30 PM attend the November Board Meeting controls expenses as much as possible become a safety issue. For many months Late submissions not accepted to discuss this issue with the Property without having a negative impact on the we have been pointing out that we had Visit www.pinemountainlake.com/ Owners. In addition, we have also asked pmlnews.html for ad rates and service to the Property Owners. Within hired a fi rm to analyze the condition of him to try and get a representative from submission guidelines or e-mail: the next few weeks you will be receiving our lake and provide us with a report the Sheriffs offi ce to attend as well. If [email protected]. your copy of the Budget with the exact and their recommendations on action this is something that is of concern to numbers and details. that we could take to properly maintain you, we strongly urge you to attend this For the mutual benefi t of all property We have several major projects the lake. After reviewing their prelimi- meeting. The date of that meeting will own ers, the Pine Mountain Lake News reserves the right to edit all copy sub- included in the Budget for 2006. We nary report we have decided to fund the be November 19. mitted for pub li ca tion. The Pine Mountain included around $100,000 to redo the project over the next three years rather In addition, also making a presenta- Lake News is a pri vate en ter prise, not a Arbor at the entrance to the Association. than do a Special Assessment. Included tion at the November Board Meeting will public entity, and as such is entitled to As you may recall, the old one had to in our 2006 Budget is $180,000 for this be the company that completed the lake reject ad ver tise ments or articles in the be taken down due to age and for safety project. There will be another $180,000 survey. Again, if you are interested in best judgment of its editor or publisher, despite a prob a ble monopoly in the area reasons. We will be installing a new in the 2007 Budget, with the remaining this item I encourage you to attend the of its publication. Pine Moun tain Lake computer software system along with $180,000 collected in 2008. The project meeting. As so ci a tion is not responsible for, nor The preliminary fi nancials for Sep- does it guarantee the accuracy of, infor- tember show that we continue to run mation contained in any ad placed in the favorable to our budget for this year. Pine Mountain Lake News. With just three accounting months left SABRE DESIGN & PUBLISHING we will make every effort maintain a Design/layout positive variance to our 2005 Budget. CHRISTINA WILKINSON Publishing Editor Thank you for your time. JUDI WILKINSON Advertising Manager BARBARA COLDREN Editing & Distribution On the Cover

Pine Mountain Lake News P.O. Box 605 Groveland, CA 95321 Tel: 209/962-0342 Fax: 209/962-0774 E-mail:[email protected] BOARD OF DIRECTORS P

President • Dennis Scott INE

Vice-President • John Case M 2005 Treasurer • Steve Margossian OUNTAIN Secretary • Ron Maguire Director at Large • Rita Hart OVEMBER L AKE

• N GENERAL MANAGER Manager Tom Dorsey Joseph M. Powell, CCAM N EWS

& Chef Orpheus of PMLCC EWS

N CORRESPONDENCE TO DIRECTORS Quit fi nding out about what • N

AKE Pine Mountain Lake Association you’ve been missing through your L

19228 Pine Mountain Drive friends. Check out the new OVEMBER Groveland, CA 95321 happenings yourself by visiting the Pine Mountain Lake Country Club.

OUNTAIN ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Something’s going on every week. 2005

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INE Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM P Tel: 209/962-8600 found on pages 8 and 9. 2 Photo by David Wilkinson 3 ADMINISTRATION • BOARD OF DIRECTORS ,the layers of water in the lake mix and we are GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT SUBSCRIBE to the By Joe Powell, CCAM General Manager unable to get all of the sulfide-laden water out. We are currently reviewing the timing of this Pine Mountain Lake News Tuolumne County Sheriff Deputy Cover- scheduled for Saturday, November 26th. It exercise and will be looking for ways to extend TODAY! age and Safety Issues promises to be a fun evening of great Italian the time frame to allow members to remove There is a lot of controversy surrounding music and dining. Tickets are on sale now their watercraft prior to October 31st. Name______the service and coverage PMLA residents for only $40.00. are receiving from the County Sheriff’s Fire Safety Program Unit ______Lot ______Department. As a result, we have asked the Exercise of Dam Gates As the winter season approaches we ask Tuolumne County Sheriff, Dick Rogers, The annual Dam gate exercise was per- that property owners take the time to bring Mailing Address ______and County Supervisor, Mark Thornton, to formed on October 3rd and the water level was their lots into compliance with the Fire Safety ______meet with us at the November 19th Board dropped almost two feet in order to extract the Program. The burn season is now in effect Meeting. If you are concerned and interested build up of hydrogen sulfide that is naturally and you can call our Department of Safety to ______in safety, crime and coverage in the PMLA occurring. This is something we do every year get daily burn information. Our composting community, please attend. The meeting to reduce the incidence of algae growth and to area near the Campgrounds is also available ______starts at 9 a.m. at the Lake Lodge. keep our lake healthy. The California Depart- to members from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (weather NO CHARGE for PROPERTY OWNERS (bulk) In an effort to support law enforcement of Fish and Game and the Department of permitting). We take fire safety very seriously ment, PMLA continues to offer a reward Waterways Division of Dam Safety were noti- as it is the biggest threat to our community. If $3/year for Co-Owners (bulk); of $1,000 for information leading to the ar- fied as usual. The timing of the annual exercise you have any questions please call our Fire $10/year for Non-Property Owners (bulk) rest and conviction of persons responsible changes from year to year due to the water Safety Coordinator, Larry Woodruff at (209) for vandalism and other crimes within the temperature. If the temperature drops too far 962-8616.  $18/year for PROPERTY OWNERS (1st class) PMLA community. $28/year for Non-property owners (1st class) If you see a crime in progress, please call 911 and report it immediately. If you are the Enclosed is my check in the amount of victim of a crime, please call the County $______(PAYMENT DUE IN FULL) Sheriff and report the incident. If you witness something suspicious and you are unsure if it is Send this subscription to: a crime, call our Department of Safety at (209) �� Pine Mountain Lake Association 962-8615 and report it so we can follow up. �� 19228 Pine Mtn. Dr., Groveland, CA 95321 Help PMLA and your neighbors stay safe. ATTN: NANCY

Main Gate Arbor Removal & Replacement �� Submission Guidelines As you know, the Main Gate Arbor structure became a safety issue and was �� The PML News is the removed recently. Funding for this project official newspaper of is in the 2006 Budget. �� Pine Mountain Lake Please look for the Main Gate Entrance Property Owners design contest in the January issue of the �� PML News. Every member will have the The PML News is dedicated to reporting PML Association business and PML As- opportunity to comment and give their opin- �� sociation news to Pine Mountain Lake ion as to the design of this project and we Property Owners. will keep you informed on the PML Voice �� Elizabeth TeSelle The PML News receives more than 100 website, the PML Official website, PML Independent�� Sales Director/Beauty Consultant� Tuolumne County/Groveland community News and at Board meetings. Web�� Site:� www.marykay.com/eteselle�� related submissions each month. All such Phone:�� (209)� 962-4541 community related articles and notices Lake Lodge Deck Replacement will appear in the PML News on a SPACE We are currently replacing the deck and AVAILABLE basis and at the DISCRETION of the PML News Publishing Editor. some other areas that require maintenance at � the Lake Lodge. This project was funded in All Ads and articles must be this year’s budget and is scheduled for replace- received by 4:30 PM on the ment before the end of the year. Some of the 10th of the month! inside work was put on hold until the start of Articles are accepted as an e-mail

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members and the organized groups to please OUNTAIN Photoshop or Acrobat files ONLY. be patient while we perform this necessary replacement and maintenance. If you have a HANDWRITTEN MATERIAL

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N case and lowercase letters in docu- Country Club ment composition. • N AKE Club Manager Tom is adjusting the hours L Art/photos are accepted as camera of operation at the Club to coincide with the ready or as a TIFF, JPEG, EPS or PDF OVEMBER winter season. Tom and Chef Orpheus are image at minimum 300 dpi.

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LOCATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE • NOTICE • NOTICE BOARD BUDGET PAY PHONES OFFICE DIRECTORY In an emergency, In order to avoid delays 2005 ADMIN OF FICE MEETING call 911! In case of a in as sis tance, please HOL I DAY SCHEDULE September 27, 2005 • Unapproved Minutes death-re lated ac ci dent, call the Cor o - direct your inquiries to the prop er ner’s Offi ce at 209/533-5833. ex ten sion. This will assist our staff CLOSED Time & Location: •Campground (restrooms) A duly noticed meeting of the Board of •Dunn Court Beach•Lake Lodge in handling your questions as quickly as possible. November 11 (Fri) Directors of Pine Mountain Lake Associa- •Main Gate (restrooms)•Marina tion, a nonprofi t mutual benefi t corpora- •PML Airport•Stables November 24 (Thur) •Swimming Pool (in season) • Accounts Payable...209/962-8626 November 25 (Fri) tion (copy attached), was called to order by President Scott at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, •Tennis Courts (Pine Mountain Drive) • Accounts Receivable... December 23 (Fri) September 27, 2005, at the Lake Lodge 209/962-8607 December 26 (Mon) INTERNET pursuant to notice. Delinquent Assessments... December 30 (Fri) DIRECTORY 209/962-8607 • Accounts Payable, Roll Call: Stacy Gray... Delinquent Club Accounts/ PML News Delivery Dennis Scott President [email protected] Advertising...209/962-8627 John Case Vice President Ron Maguire Secretary • Accountant, Ruth Pennock... • Controller (Accounting Although we guarantee that each Steve Margossian Treasurer [email protected] Procedures)...209/962-8606 PML News is mailed from Modesto, CA on the same day (between the Rita Hart Director (Absent) • Accounts Receivable/Collections, • Country Club...209/962-8638 26th-30th of month), most post of- Joe Powell General Manager [email protected] • E.C.C. Coordinator fi ces (except Groveland) sort Bulk Betsy Haas Controller • Administrative Assist./Collections Mail after First Class mail. So, how Debra Dura... (Plan Submittals, Compliance about a FIRST CLASS delivery sub- Rick Whybra Assistant to the [email protected] Fees)...209/962-8605 scription for just $18/yr? ($18 per General Manager year for property owners and $28 per • Assistant Controller, Gene Zanoni... • Fire Mitigation/Rental Program... year for non-prop er ty owners) If you Observers/Residents 0 at the start of the [email protected] 209/962-8616 are interested please call the PMLA meeting, Average (2) during meeting Offi ce at 209/962-8600 or see form • Campground... • Gate Cards, Address Changes... Budget & Finance Committee Members [email protected] on page 5. NOTE: The Pine Mountain 209/962-8632 Lake News is also available (in pdf – Mike Gustaffson and John Lloyd • Controller, Betsy Haas... • General Information, Receptionist... for mat) at www.pinemountainlake.com/ [email protected] 209/962-8600 pmlnews.html. New editions are posted 1) General Overview • Country Club, Tom Dorsey... by the 1st of the month. Joe Powell, General Manager, gave an over- • General Manager, Administrative cluboffi [email protected] view on the 2006 Budget for the Operating • Director of Safety... Assistant...209/962-8627 PMLA Department Fund, Capital Equipment Replacement [email protected] • Golf Pro Shop...209/962-8620 of Safety Report Fund, New Capital Investment Fund and • ECC/Sandy Golden... • Lake Lodge...209/962-8629 As of September 2005 the Reserve Fund Amenity Refurbishment. [email protected] • Lake Lodge Inquiries and CLASSIFICATION MONTH YTD • Fire Mitigation/Rental Program Reservations...209/962-8600 Phone Calls Received 4,922 45,921 A) Administration Larry Woodruff... Alarms Res. 7 42 Joe Powell, General Manager, pre- • Mergers...209/962-8632 [email protected] Animals - Loose 31 300 sented the proposed 2006 Budget for • General Information... • Main Gate (Tennis Fees, General Animals - Impounded 10 72 Administration. [email protected] Security Inquiries)...209/962-8615 Animals - Registered 0 9 B) Membership/ECC • General Manager, Joe Powell... • Maintenance...209/962-8612 Animals - Dead/Injured 31 230 Joe Powell, General Manager, presented the proposed 2006 Budget for [email protected] • PML News...209/962-4040 Animals - Disturbance 31 263 • Golf Shop/PGA Pro, Chris Borrego... Assist - Dispatch (Gen.) 31 276 Membership and ECC. • Stables...209/962-8667 [email protected] Assist - Patrol (Gen.) 199 1,453 C) Assessment Related Complaint - Non PML Res. 5 128 • Human Resources, Allie Henderson... Betsy Haas, Controller, presented [email protected] Country Club Res er va tions Illegal Burn/Fire 3 50 the proposed Assessment Related 2006 Gate - Tamper 1 11 Budget. • Maintenance Department... HOTLINE...209/962-8638 Gate - Follow Through 2 27 D) Facilities/Streets Maintenance [email protected] Gate - Malfunction 17 229 Bernie Laursen presented the proposed • Pine Mountain Lake News, Editor/ Confi scated Access Card 3 37 2006 Budget for Facilities/Streets Main- Designer, Sabre Design & Publishing... Lost and Found 3 42 P tenance. INE [email protected]

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2005 • Pine Mountain Lake Web Site... Lot Fire Inspection 0 13 F) Department of Safety OUNTAIN www.pinemountainlake.com Hazard 18 160 John Edner, Director of Safety, pre- • Property Owner Relations... Suspicious Circumstance 33 176 sented the proposed 2006 Budget for the

OVEMBER UPCOMING SCHEDULE OF [email protected] BOARD MEETINGS Suspicious Person 6 31 Department of Safety. L • Receptionist... Suspicious Vehicle 5 43 AKE

• N Every third Saturday of the month at G) Tennis Center [email protected] the PML Lake Lodge. Residential Burglary 4 24 Rick Whybra, Assistant to the General N EWS • Stables, Lester Scofi eld... Meetings start at 9 AM. Petty Theft 1 16 Manager, presented the proposed 2006 EWS N Malicious Mischief 8 85 [email protected] Budget for the Tennis Center. • N AKE November 19 Trespass 2 50

L H) PML News No December Law Violations - All Other 7 40 Joe Powell, General Manager, pre- OVEMBER Training/Meeting 3 30 sented the proposed 2006 Budget for the Meeting PML Reg Violation - Res. 22 383 OUNTAIN PML News. Visit us at PML Reg.. Violation - Guest 7 51 2005 M I) Campgrounds www.pinemountainlake.com Vehicle - Illegally Parked 4 55

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P Vehicle - Accident - PML 1 9 4 Weapons 7 20 (Continued on next page) 5 ADMINISTRATION • BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Continued from previous page) Dining Room – Tom Dorsey, Country Marina Grill – Barbara Barnes, Ma- N) Lake Lodge Club Manager, presented the proposed rina Manager, presented the proposed Rick Whybra, Assistant to the General Manager, presented the proposed 2006 2006 Budget for the Country Club Din- 2006 Budget for the Marina Grill. Manager, presented the proposed 2006 Budget for the Campgrounds. ing Room. L) Stables Budget for the Lake Lodge. Lester Scofield, Stables Manager, O) Lake & Dam BREAK FOR LUNCH Building – Betsy Haas, Controller, presented the proposed 2006 Budget for Joe Powell, General Manager, pre- presented the proposed 2006 Budget for the Stables. sented the proposed 2006 Budget for J) Country Club Operations the Country Club Building. M) Golf Operations Lake and Dam. Bar – Tom Dorsey, Country Club Man- Golf Maintenance - Alan McDonald ager, presented the proposed 2006 Budget K) Marina and Store presented the proposed 2006 Budget for 2) Board Budget Meeting Adjournment for Country Club Bar. Barbara Barnes, Marina Manager, Golf Maintenance. The Board Budget Meeting adjourned presented the proposed 2006 Budget Golf Snack Shack/Proshop – Chris at 6:08 p.m. Kitchen – Tom Dorsey, Country Club for the Marina Store and Dunn Court Borrego, Golf Professional, presented Manager presented the proposed 2006 Beach. the proposed 2006 Budget for Golf Snack Respectfully submitted, Budget for the Country Club Kitchen. Shack and Proshop. Ron Maguire, Secretary

1) Mail a postcard or letter stating on the community and the costs associated with lights to the columns and windows. LETTERS you object to not having adequate sheriff to maintain those increased demands. These branches along with fresh flowers protection to: 4) By only allowing the EXISTING and a multitude of candles gave the club TO THE EDITOR vacant lots in PML to be developed, there an appearance of a twinkling forest. Please note that all letters Board of Supervisors will be sufficient population and demands Club Manager Tom Dorsey and his staff appear in the order received 2 South Green Street on our community. deserve our support. They are working Sonora, CA 95370 —CINDY PHILLIPS 2/115 very hard so that going to the club is a first by the PML News class, fun experience. If you are planning The Pine Mountain Lake News welcomes letters 2) Send an e-mail to the Board of Su- and articles for publication provided they meet the Thank You PMLCC! a special event, we strongly recommend criteria established in the current PMLA Editorial pervisors. Mark Thornton will make hard e want to thank Pine Mountain you contact Tom and his staff. Policy (See excerpt below – entire policy on file at copies of each and give to the entire Board Lake Country Club Manager —GREGG & TERRY ALLEN 3/393 the Administration Office). Letters must be lim- of Supervisors. The e-mail is: ited to 250 words, typewritten using upper and WTom Dorsey and his staff, Chef lowercase letters (no handwritten material, no Orpheus Brown, Dining Room Captain all-capital material) and signed with name, unit [email protected] Sharon Volponi, Bar Manager Charlie Editor’s Note and lot by a property owner in good standing. LETTERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE EDITOR Bishop, Marketing Manager Caroline Bust- We greatly appreciate your contributions BY 4:30 PM ON THE 10th OF THE MONTH. We need to unite to force the Board of er and all the rest of the team members for but please note that the PML News fills up Letters deemed by the Editorial Committee to Supervisors . . .AND the Sheriff . . .to give their outstanding performance in making very quickly – often by the 7th or 8th of the be improper will not be accepted. Readers are Pine Mountain Lake, Groveland, and the month (long before the 10th deadline). To advised that the opinions expressed in these our wedding reception for 135 on October letters are those of the individual authors, not of “south of the river” area sufficient police 1, 2005, a resounding success. Everyone ensure that your submission is reviewed PMLA. Letters appear in order received. protection to deter crimes. commented on what a wonderful party it for publication please submit in full and as early as possible. LETTERS RECEIVED – 3 —DOTTY & DICK DAVIS 1/250 was with delicious food and outstanding DENIED BY EDITORIAL COMMITTEE – 0 service by a courteous and efficient staff. Please remember that the PML News is limited in capacity and your submis- Exceed 250 word maximum – 0 Against Lot Development When meeting with Tom, Caroline and Content – 0 esponding to the “President’s Mes- sions are reviewed on a first-come-first- Not a property owner – 0 Orpheus to plan the reception, we were im- served, space-available basis. sage” in the September issue of PML DEFERRED TO NEXT EDITION BY pressed by their knowledge and experience. We publish all PMLA related submissions EDITORIAL COMMITTEE – 0 News, I am completely AGAINST They had many excellent suggestions and DENIED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 0 R such as Board & Management Business, DEFERRED TO NEXT EDITION BY development of Units 14 & 16 into addi- were willing to try new things. The roasted Clubs, Activities & Events. Where space BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 0 tional PML lots for these reasons: egg plant soup was outstanding. The pasta remains, we publish non-PMLA related 1) The beaches at the lake have gotten bar and the hors d’oeuvres (especially the submissions in our "Community" section. Pressure Needed to the point of being maxed out during crab cakes and coconut chicken) were We do our best to provide you with for Sheriff Protection summer. On Holiday weekends, they fantastic. The ice cream sundae bar with timely news. If you experience delayed n October 1st, we were awakened are so terribly packed with people and cupcakes was also a big hit. delivery, or have misplaced a particular at 1 a.m. by four gunshots! We vehicles that they have become a place to They had electrical outlets installed edition, please visit us at the PMLA Oimmediately called the main gate. avoid rather than enjoy. The grass areas are at the top of each column in the dining website www.pinemountainlake.com for They said a man was walking in PML with covered from end to end with people, and room so when we arrived, we were able a downloadable PDF of the News posted a gun and had fired more shots. This is NOT don’t even think about getting a parking by the 1st of the month and a download- P to secure a forest of manzanita branches INE acceptable! Friends of ours heard and re- space unless you’re willing to wait. able PDF list of ad rates. M

2005 ported gun shots on September 30th. 2) If Long Gulch Ranch goes through OUNTAIN We talked to Mark Thornton, our and if they are allowed to use our beach county supervisor. He says PML should facilities (which I hope they are not), our OVEMBER

UNITE . . . as we did to block closing Old existing problems will be worsened. In addi- L

Priest Grade. He suggests we IMMEDI- tion, at a conservative estimate of 2 vehicles AKE • N

ATELY send postcards or e-mails stating per residential unit, Ferretti Rd will see an N EWS we WANT additional sheriff protection. increase of 744 vehicles from Long Gulch EWS N

The Union Democrat published a front Ranch alone. We certainly don’t need any • N AKE page story saying the sheriff was reducing additional traffic, noise, pollution, or safety L his deputy presence in Groveland and Pine hazard of hundreds or even thousands more OVEMBER Mountain Lake. This is an immediate invi- vehicles on that or any other road.

OUNTAIN tation for undesirables to commit crimes in 3) My experience attests that despite 2005

M our community. (Why this was publicized claims to the contrary, increased growth

INE in a newspaper is a good question!) will NOT keep assessment costs down, but P PLEASE do the following . . . and en- rather spending will INCREASE, and in fact 4 courage your friends to do the same: costs will go UP as more demands are made Enjoying the PMLCC. Photo submitted by Gregg Allen 5 ADMINISTRATION • BOARD OF DIRECTORS PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE ASSOCIATION SUMMARY STATEMENT OF OPERATING FUND REVENUES AND EXPENSES For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 Revenues Expenses Members’ Assess- Sales, Net (Cost)/ Budget ments of Miscel- Income Deprecia- (NET (NET OPERATION OF Net of Dis- User Cost of laneous Total Total Before tion COST) COST) Variance AMENITIES count Fees Sales Income Revenues Expenses Depreciation Expense INCOME INCOME Bud - Act Golf Course $-0- $715,613 $82,094 $1,156 $798,863 $917,204 $(118,341) $156,142 $(274,483) $(183,584) (90,899) Country Club -0- -0- 287,009 1,972 288,981 613,832 (324,851) 28,039 (352,890) (221,210) (131,680) Campgrounds -0- 26,014 -0- 56 26,070 16,325 9,745 1,228 8,517 (198) 8,715 Marina -0- 156,763 58,488 226 215,477 234,849 (19,372) 42,901 (62,273) (34,610) (27,663) Lake & Dam -0- -0- -0- -0- 0 68,721 (68,721) 3,749 (72,470) (52,653) (19,817) Lake Lodge -0- 1,200 115 -0- 1,315 31,649 (30,334) 4,390 (34,724) (33,578) (1,146) Swim Center -0- 6,244 2,501 17 8,762 46,713 (37,951) 21,035 (58,986) (60,852) 1,866 Equestrian Center -0- 60,954 403 648 62,005 161,458 (99,453) 4,923 (104,376) (51,055) (53,321) Tennis -0- 8,771 22 -0- 8,793 9,178 (385) 7,051 (7,436) (8,993) 1,557 Roads & Facilities Maintenance -0- 10,752 -0- 4,025 14,777 577,298 (562,521) 86,488 (649,009) (741,773) 92,764

Country Club Building (3) -0- -0- -0- -0- 0 -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- PROPERTY OWNER SERVICES Membership and ECC -0- 99,761 -0- 11,804 111,565 89,661 21,904 2,594 19,310 8,359 10,951 PML News -0- 82,381 -0- -0- 82,381 65,593 16,788 422 16,366 4,259 12,107 Safety -0- 143,277 146 1,272 144,695 532,170 (387,475) 12,555 (400,030) (458,046) 58,016 Administration -0- 87,412 304 10,550 98,266 699,490 (601,224) 25,836 (627,060) (752,725) 125,665 ASSESSMENTS Assessments 2,531,230 -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- 2,531,230 -0- 2,531,230 2,332,407 198,823 Totals $2,531,230 $1,399,142 $431,082 $31,726 $1,861,950 $4,064,141 $329,039 $397,353 $(68,314) $(254,252) 185,938 Notes to the Above Financial Statements CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 9 Months Ended September 30, 2005 1. Total Revenues minus Total Expenses equals Net RESERVE FUNDS Income before depreciation. The annual budget for income before depreciation is $0. AMENITY CAPITAL EQUIP. TOTAL NEW CAPITAL TOTAL REFURBISHMENT REPLACEMENT RESERVE INVESTMENT CONTRIBUTION 2. The Association combined the Operating Fund and FUND FUND FUNDS FUND TO CAPITAL the Property and Equipment Fund into one fund effective May 1, 2001. 2005 Beginning Fund Balances $810,823 $127,863 $938,686 $246,412 $1,185,098 3. The Country Club Building is fully allocated to the Interest Income 20,433 2,128 22,561 2,775 25,336 Country Club and Golf Course. Less Bank Fees (175) (220) (395) (250) (645) Assessments Earned 458,250 (1) 83,137 (2) 541,387 17,083 (3) 558,470 Budgeted Funds Transfer 198,000 (4) 198,000 (198,000) (4) 0 PURCHASES BY AMENITY The quarterly financial statements Golf Course (16,275) (65,833) (82,108) (6,984) (89,092) for the third quarter, ended Sep- Country Club (18,813) (7,565) (26,378) (26,378) Campgrounds (5,486) (5,486) (5,486) tember 30, 2005, will be issued Lake and Marina (37,093) (3,398) (40,491) (40,491) in the next edition of PML News. P Lake Lodge (2,753) (2,753) (2,753) INE We will also post these to our M

2005 Swim Center (3,058) (3,058) (3,058) OUNTAIN Equestrian Center (2,207) (2,207) (14,807) (17,014) Web site. Tennis (6,415) (6,415) (6,415) OVEMBER

Roads & Facilities Maintenance (392,722) (7,545) (400,267) (400,267) L Country Club Building (6,721) (6,721) (6,721) AKE • N PROPERTY OWNER SERVICES N EWS EWS

N Membership & ECC 0 0 Notes to the Financial Statements at the Left • N AKE PML News 0 0

L (1) The Budgeted Amenity Refurbishment Fund assess- Safety (6,609) (6,609) (630) (7,239) ment for 2005 is $643,800. OVEMBER Social Activities 0 0 (2) The Budgeted Capital Equipment Replacement Fund Administration (301) (13,547) (13,848) (13,848) assessment for 2005 is $116,800. OUNTAIN

(3) The Budgeted New Capital Investment Fund assess- 2005

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n light of the many upcoming and under eat free. events in November and Decem- Our Thanksgiving Dinner will be a Iber, such as parties and bookings, Buffet this year, offering three carv- there will be days that have limited ing stations with turkey, prime rib, dining menus or seating availability. and glazed ham. Of course we will Please call ahead to inquire and make also have the usual favorite com- reservations. panion dishes and delicious desserts. We had a busy and exciting month Call 962-8638 now for reservations. of October, beginning with a lovely Hours of service will be 12:00 noon wedding reception and ending with a until 6:00 pm. spooky costume party! We hope you Are you health conscious and trying enjoyed all of the entertainment, includ- to eat right? We want to help! We are ing new sounds, old friends, and lots of now using Zero Trans Fat Acid for all fun! A big Thank You to all who came our cooking! Also, we have some de- and supported us. We hope you didn’t licious vegetarian dishes on both our miss out. lunch and dinner menus. If you don’t This month we will see the return of see what you like, talk to your server. Pasquale Esposito on November 26th, Chef Orpheus will be happy to create a a very popular entertainer with our vegetarian dish to your liking. members. The seating is, as usual, very We have printed the November limited for this performance, so make Chef’s Table menu for you and the your reservations soon. Take a moment monthly specials. Have a look! In to look at all of the monthly entertain- January we will be having a wine din- ment and bios on this page. ner on Wednesday the 16th and we Back by popular demand is our have printed that menu for you. With Sunday Brunch Buffet. Try our great customer satisfaction in mind, we will variety of scrumptious breakfast and be advertising earlier for events and brunch items for only $11.95. Kids 5 arranging earlier music start times. We w w w . p i n e m o u n t a i n l a k e . c o m and under eat Free! value the feedback we receive from our Sunday night we also feature a Buf- customers and to show our appreciation fet dinner. The theme and menu will for those who take the time to fill out change weekly, and the price is right at our comment cards we have a monthly $14.95. One permanent Sunday buffet drawing with those cards to give away dinner feature will be the ever-popular a free dinner! This month’s winners are Pasta Station. Come in and give it a try. Mr. & Mrs. Calcagno! Thank you, and Again, bring the family because kids 5 congratulations. 

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THIRD COURSE Does it His Way WATERMELON BRAISED JUMBO asqaule Esposito was born and to the richness of Italian culture. PRAWNS TRUFFLED ASPARAGUS raised in Naples, Italy. He comes PESTO RISOTTO Pfrom a large loving family that has “Pasquale Naples ... That’s Amore” is a supported his passion for music. He de- sensational, spellbinding Italian musical SALAD COURSE BABY GREENS TOSSED WITH A BLOOD veloped his love for music at a young age revue that has captivated audiences in Italy entitled “My Passion” and “My Destiny”, ORANGE VINAIGRETTE while singing in the church choir. While and the United States. Pasquale Esposito, and will soon release his highly anticipated MADORI POACHED PEAR living in Italy, he enjoyed sharing his vo- the star of the show, once again startles third CD, “My Way.” For contact informa- SEAFOOD CEVICHE cal gifts with others at local piano bars. audiences with his warm tenor voice. tion and scheduled performances, visit his THE FINISH His performances at these intimate ven- To date, Pasquale has released two CDs, website at italianmusicman.com.  CARIBBEAN FLAM BE ues created an opportunity for Pasquale to develop and share his prodigious vocal $65.95 talents and his rich emotional side with PMLCC WINTER HOURS Effective 11-1-05 FRIDAY & SATURDAYS ONLY his audience. Indeed, he is able to pen- PARTIES OF 4 TO 14, 3 SEATINGS A NIGHT etrate right into the emotional heart of any Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm RESERVATIONS A MUST Soup & Salad bar song, classical or contemporary, with his Friday - Sunday 5:00 - 8:00 pm Dinner Service CONTACT ORPHEUS BROWN AT warm tenor voice. Pasquale transforms Sunday Brunch 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 962-8640 the spirit of crowds with the sheer power Closed Monday - Thursday for dinner. of his unforgettable voice. FULL SALAD BAR INCLUDING FRUIT In 1988, Pasquale decided to im- THANKSGIVING TRAY, ANTI PASTO TRAY migrate to the United States where he PASTRIES, MUFFINS, ROLLS & BUTTER ENTERTAINMENT BUFFET 2005 At the 19th Hole Lounge would be able to further his goal of 10\24 11:00 AM TO 6:00 PM CITRUS CRANBERRY RELISH in November becoming a professional singer and CLOSED FOR REGULAR SERVICE APPLE PIE songwriter. He continues to touch the PECAN PIE Sat. Nov 5 Captain and the Diva 8-12PM Sat. Nov 12 We Three 8-12PM

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P Call Jerry 209/962-0317 Windjammers Sailing Club: Kurt Petersen 925/462-7873 12 13 CLUBS • ACTIVITIES • RECREATION member in good standing of the Pine We have enjoyed some fantastic play- Men’s Nine-Hole Golf Club Announces Mountain Lake Association. Dues are only ing weather this fall with our noon starting Annual General Membership Meeting $15.00 per year (payable in December) and times but we will be returning to Shotgun by Phil Hickerson include an official United States Golfing Starts at around 11:00 a.m. beginning on Association Handicap Card. Bob Oakley, November 14th. Look for upcoming an- his year’s annual General Mem- Congratulations again go out to this Vice President, will publish the 2006 Cal- nouncements concerning the release of bership Meeting will be held on year’s 11th Annual Men’s 9-Hole Tourna- endar, Games, By-laws, Rules, and Mem- next years Membership Booklet in the TDecember 7th at 9:30 a.m. in the ment winners. Paul Pieretti claimed the top bership Booklet in January 2006. Pro Shop and on our website at: http: Country Club Banquet Room. The club prize for Individual Low Net. Al Peirona //www.freewebs.com/pmlm9h will elect officers for 2006 and hear a claimed this year’s prize for Low Putts. First Games scheduled for November are: The club members would like to thank presentation from the Pro Shop. At 11: place for Team Low Net went to Paul Pier- Chris Borrego, Tony, (Dr. Golf) Murphy, 00 a.m. we will have a shotgun start for etti and Larry Pearce. Guy Cooley earned a November 2 Two Man Scramble Doug Schmeitt and all of the Pro Shop staff a regularly scheduled game of four-man free membership for 2006 by being closest November 9 Low Net for their year-round help and guidance. Hit scramble. Your participation in this meet- to the pin on the par 3, 14th hole. The Club November 16 One Two Three ‘em straight, repair your ball marks and div- ing is needed. This is your chance to have awarded over $550.00 of prizes to tourna- November 23 Even Holes ots, count all your strokes and keep up with your opinions heard and acted upon. Do ment participants according to club treasurer the group in front of you.  your part to keep the Men’s Nine Hole Steve Thompson. The tournament will again Golf Club active and growing. Please show be scheduled for the first Wednesday and your support by attending this meeting and Friday after Labor Day in 2006. letting the Board know what you would Membership in the Men’s Nine Hole Edgerton Wins like to propose for the club in 2006. Golf Club is open to any man who is a PMLMGC Championship by Linda Johnson and Joyce Smith he Pine Mountain Lake Ladies putting her in an excellent position to par. Golf Club concluded their annual Janice’s third shot was above the hole for TChampionship on September 18, a tough down hill putt. Her effort slid by 2005. There were 32 competitors. about four feet and Kitty made her two putts The Club Championship was decided for the win. This was Kitty’s third year in a on the 1st playoff hole. They had a good row to win the championship. gallery from the clubhouse deck as we Congratulations Kitty and to all the watched the final foursome come in and other flight winners. then the two golfers tied, and had to go back In the Championship flight, Norma out to play another hole to determine the Baldinger was 3rd with a score of 274 winner. Kitty Edgerton and Janice Mussatto and Priscilla Park at 276 was 4th. returned to the 18th hole for a playoff after Marilyn Scott won the First Flight with each finished the 54 hole event with a 272 a total of 290, Jennifer Dwaileebe was 2nd total. Kitty’s second shot made the green, with 294 and Kathy Shehorn 3rd with a total of 299. The Second Flight winners were 1st, Kay Bettencourt, 306, and Vir- ginia Tallman, 2nd with 312. The Third Flight had a three way tie after three days of play. Jeanne Pacco, Terre Me- linn and Ina Rathert shared first place honors with their 320 totals. The Fourth Flight was also very close with Vicky Dodson’s 330, edging out Marie Dean by 2 strokes to take first place. Eileen Roberts was third. We all enjoyed an excellent lunch (although delayed somewhat by the playoff) in the dining room. Awards were made following lunch. Thanks to our co-chairpersons for under- P

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your work and time involved. Great event. M 2005 Thanks to all who participated and special OUNTAIN thanks to our spotters on the course.  OVEMBER L AKE • N N EWS EWS N • N AKE L OVEMBER OUNTAIN 2005 M INE P 14 15 THE NINERS GO ENGLISH PARS: S. Pearce #15 & B. Davis #17. FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM by Jane Reynolds LOW NET: Sharon Pearce, 32. CONTINUES by Larry Woodruff he 9ers had a fabulous English of 24; 3rd Place tie – M. Reynolds & J. Sept. 22nd, CRY BABY: 1st flight: 1st, PMLA Fire Safety Coordinator Tea Party/Meeting at Lynn Faler’s Thompson w/ net score of 28. C. Babyak, 22.5, 2nd L. Marshall, 23. he PMLA Fire Safety Department home. Linn Faler and Linelle Mar- 2nd flight: D. Hicks, 18.5; 2nd place, M. T will continue the effort this fall and shall outdid themselves in making the won- Play Day Results: Alexander 22.5. 3rd flight: B. Oakley winter inspecting lots and notify- derful tea sandwiches, scones, lemon curd, 25 & 2nd, S. Haliwell 25.5. 4th flight: T ing property owners of necessary clear- clotted cream and all the yummy deserts. Sept. 1st, Putts Day: First Flight:G. Diel- J. Thompson 24.5 & 2nd F. Buckley 26. ing. There are still a number of lots that Thank you again from all of us. man (14), 2nd place, C. Babyak (18). PARS: B. Oakley #17, C. Babyak #10, require fire safety maintenance. Thinning Second Flight: 1st C. Krout (17), 2nd S. D. Hicks #14 & G. Dielman #14 & #17. out vegetation, debris piles, trimming trees Reminders: Playoffs for Ace of Aces Haliwell (18), and 3rd M. Reynolds (19). CHIP IN AND BIRDIE: Claudette #17 and removal of dead limbs, downed trees will be Nov. 3rd. Third flight was P. Seymon (20). PARS: (Congratulations!). LOW NET: Darlene and brush are a must in preventing fires. If G. Dielman #14 & 17 and C. Krout #17. Hicks 34. your lot needs attention, take action during Tee times will be at 9:00 am Nov. 3rd LOW NET: Wanda Patterson (35). the burn season. Tree limbs, leaves, nee- and 10th. On Nov. 17th, shotgun will start Sept. 29th, LOW NET/JUNGLE GOLF: dles and grass may be taken to the PMLA at 11:00 am. Sept. 8th, RED, WHITE, & BLUE 1t flight: L. Marshall 37, 2nd J. Reynolds compost area (7) days a week from 7 a.m. FLAGS: 1st place team: M. Alexander, 39. 2nd flight: B. Haiges 34, 2nd G. Diel- to 3 p.m. weather permitting. No plastics, Eclectic Tournament Results: B. Davis, L. Faler & J. Reynolds (116). man 36. 3rd flight: D. Hicks 38, 2nd C. construction debris or other “non natural” 2nd place team: B. Haiges, S. Haliwell, Fratus 40. 4th flight: J. Michaelis & F. materials may be deposited. Flight #1: 1st Place-C. Babyak w/ a net W. Patterson & S. Pearce (118). Third Buckley ties with 40. PARS: J. Reynolds For emergency and quick identifica- of 26; 2nd Place – B. Davis w/ net of 28; place team: C. Babyak, G. Dielman, C. #7 & G. Dielman #6 (congrats). LOW tion, all members are required to post 3rd Place tie – L. Marshall & J. Reynolds Krout & J. Michaelis (123). PARS: S. NET: Barbara Haiges 34. the Unit/Lot and address number on their w/ net of 29. Haliwell and S. Pearce #17. CHIP IN: S. property and the sign must be visible from Pearce #14. LOW NET: S. Haliwell & S. This is the month we give thanks for the street. Flight #2: 1st Place – G. Dielman w/ Pearce (32). all the out of bounds we didn’t get, the Remember, all lots must be fire safety net of 23; 2nd Place tie – M. Alexander ball not imbedded in the high lip of the compliant by June 15th of each year. & B. Haiges w/ net of 29; 3rd Place – S. Sept. 15th, CRY BABY: 1st flight: Barb bunkers, the ball not stopping within a Please help keep PMLA fire safe by do- Haliwell w/ net of 31. Davis 35.71, 2nd, C. Babyak 38.28. 2nd half inch from the hole and that the ball ing your part. flight: S. Pearce, 37.57 & 2nd place, W. dribbled straight; we are truly grateful. If you have any questions regarding Flight #3: 1st Place – P. Seymon w/ Patterson, 40.57. 3rd flight: F. Buckley, fire safety compliance, please call Larry a net of 23; 2nd Place – C. Krout w/ net 40.71 and 2nd place, J. Thompson, 45.43. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!  at (209) 962-8616.  Ladies Golf News for September NOW OPEN! by Joyce M. Smith Salon On Main hat about this weather? It Second Place: 131 Pts.- M. Kizziar, D. FULL-SERVICE SALON isn’t any better than this, Davis, P. Breece, M. Dean. Hair • Nails • Waxing • Facials weather wise. We have had a Third Place: 134 Pts.- J. Mussatto, P. W Open Monday – Friday (Call for Times) good month, crowning this year’s Club Peebles, J. Sample, Draw. Saturday by Appointment • Walk-Ins Welcome! Champion, Kitty Edgerton (see seperate Fourth Place: 136 Pts.- J. Foster, L. article). Our congratulations to Kitty and Dust, H. McMillan, P. Gschwend. 18583 Main Street, Suite B (in the ReMax/Twice As Nice Ctr) all participants and to Linda Johnson and Fifth Place: 136 Pts.- L. Johnson, J. 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Sept. 1 Gross Net Putts Sept. 29 Blind Partners Ace of Aces: Sue Perry 66 (Not Really, the pro shop made the draw 1st Flight Hdcps 10-20 for partners.) Low Gross: J. Mussatto; P. Parks 89. First Place: 65 Pts. I. Rathert & S.

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INE Sept. 22 Game: 6 6 6 We are beginning to see some fall color on P First Place: 127 Pts.- M. Tompkins, A. the course, it’s lovely, and how lucky we are 14 Hankin, N. Baldinger, P. King. to be here. See you on the tee.  15 CLUBS • ACTIVITIES • RECREATION Garden Club Clippings ence 3/8”; Jan Sloan: plant height 6’ 11”, by Joyce M. Smith flower diameter 2”, stem circumference 1 3/4”. Seeds were planted in the ground he September speaker was George and also in pots, but statistics showed the Kirk of Soloman’s Nursery, off seeds planted in the ground did best. TTuolumne Road in Sonora. George Club Photos: Lonnie Roman would spoke about fall plantings, trees, grasses like to have any pictures relating to Gar- and deer resistant plants, an ongoing prob- den Club events for the Historians Book. lem for our area. It seems our PML deer You can bring these to a meeting or call have a hearty appetite. We thank George and let her know what you have. for coming and sharing his knowledge. Election of Officers: The nominating Sunflower Contest a “Blooming Suc- Committee will present a slate of officers cess”: There were 32 members who took for next year at the November 14th meet- the 10 seeds to plant. Nine people did not ing. Nominations will be open from the plant for whatever reason. floor. This year we will have a paper ballot Eleven people had their plants die or the for our election. If you have someone to deer enjoyed them. Twelve people had mul- nominate, call Bonnie Beleise 962-4309. tiple plants that grew successfully. Winners By Laws Changes: Copies will be and participants were recognized at the Sept. given out at meeting and action on the meeting. Susie Bales’ sunflowers made an changes will be taken at our December outstanding table display for us to see and 11th Dinner Meeting. think, maybe next year I can grow some- November Craft Project: Sharon thing that big. This was a great contest and Mello will present our craft project. More our thanks to Bonnie Belisle for all she did on this on your email or phone call. in following the contest through and all the Halloween at the Jail: As we have statistics for determining winners. done the past few years, Garden Club Winners were awarded prizes and members provide candy and hand it out certificates were given to all participants. on the town Trick or Treat Evening. A lot Winners were: Darlene Arnold: plant of fun for everyone involved. height 14’, flower diameter 13”, stem cir- Our Sympathy: Garden Club lost a cumference 4”; Susie Bales: plant height good member and friend in the passing 10’5”, flower diameter 16”, stem circum- of Jim Hunt on Sept. 15th. Jim was very ference 5”; Lisa Miller: plant height l8’ active in the community. Our sympathy to 1/8”, flower diameter 2”, stem circumfer- Sharon, our president, and the family.  Jennifer & Co Fine Gifts �� • Complementary Gift Wrap • �� Open Daily 10 - 5 • Closed Tues.& Wed. 18744 Main Street, Groveland, CA (209) 962-7112

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ANNUAL THANKSGIVING FEAST The 18TH Annual Thanksgiving Feast is set for Thurs- Bethlehem. The town will include local shops (breads, day, November 24th at the Community Hall in spices, produce), live animals, Roman Centurians, Groveland. local villagers, 3 kings, the holy family and a manger AMERICAN LEGION POST #300 WEEKLY women of ALL skill levels welcome to Turkey with all the trimmings will be served scene. Live music and a warm bonfire will fill the cool LUNCHEON and DINNER POTLUCK participate. Instruction available to all between noon and 4 PM to all, free of charge. Last 2nd Tuesdays (lunch), 3rd Thursdays (dinner) beginners. Shoes furnished. Pits are night time air. Warm drinks and Christmans cookies Luncheon meets at noon at Grandma’s available for use by all property owners and year almost 400 people enjoyed sharing the day with will be served for the weary travelers. Garden Café behind Groveland Community their guests on a first-come, first-served others. If you are interested in helping plan or implement Hall. Potluck dinner meets at 6:30 PM at the basis seven days a week. If you would like to help, please contact Ruben at Bethlehem AD, please contact your local church or Groveland Community Hall 209/962-6416. 962-5912 or Bob at 962-5436 or Judy at 962-5157 or call Miriam Martin for more information at 209- SIERRA CLUB HIKE OF THE WEEK AQUA EXERCISE CLASSES Thursdays • 8 AM Edith at 962-7055. Donations are accepted at the door 962-5805 or 209-402-0573. We are looking for Mondays - Fridays • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM & Midweek Hikes in the Groveland or by mail at: set builders, village people, cookie makers, singers 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Area on Thursdays. Weather permitting, and general help. Open to all adults at no charge. Instructed each Thursday meet at Mary Laveroni THANKSGIVING MEAL by audio tape for all fitness levels. Community Park in Groveland at 8 AM P.O. BOX 55 ROTARY SPECTACLE DROP-OFF BRIDGE AT THE LAKE LODGE for an approximate 6-mile hike. Bring a Big Oak Flat CA 95305 The Groveland Rotary will have five (5) locations to drop off Mondays • 10:15 AM & 10:30 AM jacket, water, sunscreen and a snack in a your unused spectacles.The Groveland Family Medical Cen- All bridge players are welcome. Men (10: daypack and wear hiking boots. The hike is KIWANIS KOAT DRIVE 2006 ter, Groveland Gateway Museum/Library foyer, Main Street 15 AM) call Bill Mingus at 209/962-4240 generally followed by a no-host lunch at a The Kiwanis Club of Groveland is collecting coats for Market, Pacific State and Yosemite Banks. The Groveland for reservations. Women (10:30 AM) call local restaurant. Call Frank Oyung for further details 209/962-7585. our Annual Winter Koat Drive. Please drop off your Lions Club will be giving it’s donated glasses from Helping Norma Anderson at 209/962-0337 for coats at Critter Corner, 18743 Main Street, Grove- Hands for a few months. They are partnering with us in the reservations. BRIDGE (DUPLICATE) AT THE LAKE LODGE land. We need coats clean and in good condition. All procurment process. YOU will be part of an International AEROBICS & SCULPTING 2nd & 4th Thursdays sizes are needed, Baby, to Big. Project next spring in Mexico where your donated glasses All bridge players are welcome. Call Ann EXCERCISE BY VIDEO The distribution date for the Koat Drive will be will be given to people in need during a two day vision clinic. Mondays & Wednesdays • 9 AM Laffin 209/962-6394 for information. November 19, 2006 at the Groveland Fire House Thank you in advance. John Brunk 962-6276 Reach your fitness goals! These classes WOMEN’S SUPPORT/DISCUSSION GROUP are suitable for all fitness levels. Classes on Main St. (Highway 120) from noon until 2pm or Wednesdays • 11 AM until the coats are all gone. Distribution is on a first are free. Join us at the Lake Lodge to be Attention Pine Mountain Lake and IMPORTANT CALENDAR DATES led by a variety of videos featuring certified Groveland Ladies: The women’s support/ come, first served basis. We hope to have a variety November 4 – fitness instructors. For more information discussion group meets on Wednesdays of coats and sizes. Christmas Basket Applications 10 -2 and scheduling contact Barb at 209/962- from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. It is time to The Groveland Kiwanis Club wishes to thank (Groveland CH) 6457 or Marie at 209/962-7905. do something for yourselves. Make new Fire Chief Shane Warner and his crew of Firefight- November 4 – HORSESHOE PITCHING friends, get rid of some old emotional ers for their generosity in allowing us to use the Helping Hands Open House – 3 – 7 p.m. baggage and share your knowledge and firehouse. Mondays & Thursdays • 1 PM November 10 – Meet at 1 PM at the pits (corner of experience. We still have room for a few Helping Hands Monthly Meeting 10 am (Groveland Tannahill Dr. & Pleasant View)! Men and more participants. Call me. Let’s talk. Etty BETHLEHEM A.D. Garber Ph.D. 209/962-5205. CH) If you are looking for the real meaning of Christmas, you’ll want to be part of the Groveland Eucumenical event November 10 - “Bethelhem AD”, hosted by the local Christian churches in Christmas Basket Applications 4-7 (Groveland CH) LADIES CLUB TACKLES THE GAMING ODDS the Groveland area. Planning is beginning at this very by Rosemary Adamsn moment and there is still time to for your input in the set Have an announcement? design, content and location. The dates for this event will This is a great way to get Pine Mountain Lake ur PML Ladies Club had a fun ex- We arrived at the Casino about Noon, be December 16 & 17th. cursion off the hill recently, when wandered around a bit, did a little gam- Bethlehem AD will take visitors back 2000+ years residents (full-time and part-time) informa- we visited the Black Oak Casino ing, and then had a lovely buffet luncheon O to the birth of Jesus Christ in the ancient village of tion about your event so don't miss out! in Tuolumne. Some of us were visiting our - with a choice of one or more fine desserts money (left in previous visits), others were to choose from. increasing their previous good fortune and Then we settled down to swapping others were just enjoying watching the patrons the “GREEN STUFF” - Translation - Chal- warring with the slots. We all came away smil- lenging the Odds. We can report that some ing, so that tells its own story, right??? came away richer, some poorer, but we all PINE We had a lovely day for the trip, which we had a fine time. It was interesting to see so made by carpooling, in the wish to conserve many fellow gamblers, and all working hard

on that expensive, horrible liquid we call at it. The staff of Black Oak Casino were all MOUNTAIN P gasoline. It was so nice to share the trip with very pleasant, which is always a plus. We all INE our friends, and equally nice to glance around agreed that we would come again.  M 2005 the Casino later and see familiar faces. PAINTING OUNTAIN Call us for ALL of your painting needs.... OVEMBER Serving Homeowners Since 1975 L AKE • N N

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ROOM FOR EVERYONE! Soroptomists Stay Busy 4bd, 3ba, 2127sf mountain home. Great room with bay window, A/C, propane heat. c t o b e r wa s a ve r y bu s y m o n t h Den/office with wet bar. Expansive deck for ENTIRE 1.02 Acres fenced and cross fenced. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1630 Sq. Ft. Ranch Home. Covered for Soroptimist International deck across front of the home. Over-sized two Car Garage. Wonderful landscaping with Green house and Potting shed. entertaining, 2-car garage plus carport & RV Fruit Tree orchard with Apple, Pear & Peach Trees. Shop and Storage under the home. Barn w/stalls and tack shed for parking. Reduced to o f G r ove l a n d . O c t o b e r 4 , 2 0 0 5 , horses. Much More NOW ONLY $425,000 12/119 21139 Hemlock Street O $415,000 4/170 Point View S I G h o s t e d t h i s y e a r ’s Fo u n d e r ’s D a y C e l e b r a t i o n a t t h e P i n e M o u n t a i n L a ke C o u n t r y Cl u b. A t t e n d i n g th e ce l e b r a t i o n w e r e C a l aver a s , S o n o r a , Twai n H a r t e a n d Amador clubs, along with our District and R eg i o n a l Of fi c e r s . Ou r Gove r n o r Jo A n n Ve a r a n d D i s t r i c t D i r e c t o r O r a H o ove r a l s o a t t e n d e d . B i o l o g u e s o f f o u r g r e a t women in history by Melissa Stevenson was part of the entertainment. Catherine Cozy Mountain Cabin, PRIME MOUNTAIN AND LAKE VIEWS New Custom Home Santa Maria and committee members did Weekend Get-a-Way FROM THIS HOME 3 Bedroom 2 Baths Under Construction Chalet Style. One Bedroom & a Spacious with huge 2 car garage. Fantastic views from the 4 Bedrooms 3 Baths. 2700 Sq. ft. 2 car oversize a n o u t s t a n d i n g j o b. Loft/Sleeping Area. 11⁄2 Baths. 904 Sq. Ft. Wall covered deck. AC & Propane forced air heat. Garage. Open Spacious Great room. Private AC. Baseboard elect heat & a Wood-burning B . E . S . T. D a y . . . “ B e E m p ow e r e d Free standing Wood burning Fireplace. Custom Master Suite. Covered rear deck for expanded Fireplace in the Great room. Open beamed ceil- Kitchen. Great Room with Wet Bar and Pool table. S t a r t i n g To d a y ” wa s h e l d O c t o b e r 1 8 t h ings. New Deck in 2004. Includes Storage Shed. All Furniture and furnishings included living. Prime Location. Very Close to the Marina. $198,000 6/192 – 19586 Cottonwood Street with this house. Extra Parking. Estimated Completion October 30, 2005. a t P i n e M o u n t a i n L a ke L o d g e f o r t h e Easement. $479,000 5/160 12800 Mueller Drive $545,000 1/34 Pine Mountain Drive. 7 t h a n d 8 t h g r a d e g i r l s f r o m Ten a y a

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P U R P L E R I B B O N S t o b r i n g awa r e - N EWS n e s s t o o u r c o m m u n i t y a n d t h o s e w h o EWS N GREAT HOME and great location, near the CUTE & COMFORTABLE ALMOST EVERYTHING IS NEW! a r e t r ave l i n g t h r o u g h G r ove l a n d , o f • N lake with a filtered lake view. 2bd, 2ba, bonus 3bd, 2ba, 1710sf with bonus room downstairs Remodeled 3bd, 2ba home near the Lodge, beach AKE room, sun room and rec room above the garage & 2-car garage. Forced air heat & A/C plus wood & lake. New roof, garage door, decks, int/ext N a t i o n a l D o m e s t i c Awa r e n e s s . L with A/C, heat & sink. Great room with fireplace, stove. Screened-in porch with pass-thru window paint, cabinets, vanities, carpeting, laminate & S o r o p t i m i s t i s a n o rga n i z a t i o n o f OVEMBER covered deck, RV parking and much more! from the kitchen. Deck off master bdrm & hot tub vinyl flooring, lighting & electrical to code. $393,000 8/41 Mills St in private enclosure. Two propane fireplaces, central H/A & new wom e n i n m a n a g e m e n t a n d t h e p r o f e s - $340,000 7/150 Jimmie Bell asphalt driveway. s i o n s , wor k i n g t h r o u g h s e r v i c e p r o j e c t s OUNTAIN $397,000 4/322 Big Foot Circle 2005 to improve the lives of women and girls. M

INE LOTS Prime, buildable lot, with stately oaks. Easy build. $179,500 Unit 5/161 Mueller Drive Fo r i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t m e e t i n g s a n d / o r P & 28 Acres w/Several Zonings. Septic System & Well in..... $375,000 13300 Baraca Way SOLD! m e m b e r s h i p , p l e a s e c a l l D o n n a T h a y e r, 18 LAND Septic System in. Permits, Plans Paid for, Build Now!” $150,000 8/220 Butler Way 962-5007 or Flo Jansen 962-5310. 19 CENTURY 21 PLEASANT VIEW PROPERTIES YOUR INDUSTRY GUIDE! P INE M

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NO JOB TOO BIG, TOO SMALL or TOO FAR • N AKE L WHERE QUALITY DOESN’T COST AS MUCH OVEMBER AS THE MONEY IT SAVES OUNTAIN 2005 M INE P Lam:3:64:FREE Render unto them a ESTIMATESrecompense, O LORD, according to the work of their hands. 18 19 MOUNTAIN LEISURE PROPERTIES Your Dreams 18687 Main Street, P.O. Box 848 Groveland, CA 95321 Want Property Can Come True! Info Fast? Call SHIRLEY! Just let “Grandma Shirley” show you how! Phone: 209/962-5252 or 800/300-5225 Shirley Colley CALL ME TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ANY OF THESE LISTINGS E-mail: CRS, GRI, Broker Associate [email protected]

HURRY! IT’S TOO GOOD TO MISS... A LAKE VIEW... PRACTICE YOUR GOLF Condo, 2 BD,1.5BAs, sounds & views of seasonal creek Can be seen from almost every major room! Two- You’ll love this light, bright two story home on the golf course. & tall pines, two story quiet location, decks off lower & story, ranch-style home on .40 acre, custom built Formal dining, inside laundry, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage on upper levels, within steps to golf, swimming, tennis & by Vass. Level entry, a “cook’s delight” kitchen, approx. 1/2 acre. Easy access, great deck for entertaining & golf country club. cov ered deck, 2-car garage & room for RV or boat. viewing. Perfect for every season. 5/25 Salvador Ct. “C” Only $215,000 3/95 Just Reduced $495,400 1/173 20040 Pleasant View Dr. Only $495,500 LOTS 8/215 Butler Way Slight upslope, perk test completed. NEW...... $50,000 7/219 Crocker Station Gentle downslope, sewered. Owner may carry fi n. NEW...... $75,000

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M Asking only $569,000. INE P 20 Small in size... HUGE IN CLIENT SERVICE! 21 N E W L I S T I N G E W PINE MOUNTAIN L LAKE REALTY WORLD I Corner of Hwy 120 & Ferretti Rd. S by Main St. Market T GREAT HORSE PROPERTY IN A PICTURESQUE SETTING! Zoned RE-1, backs to green belt & large ranch. 2 covered stalls, tack/storage I room, backyard fenced. Two levels, approx. 1571 sq. ft. Warm & Cozy Home with 2 large bedrooms, 2 baths + loft + bonus room N approx. 576 sq. ft. over 2 car garage. Great room, knotty pine ceiling, fireplace, bay windows. Garden window, tile counter tops, knotty pine cabinets with fitted pull-out shelves & pantr y. Gutted and remodeled in 1996, Central Propane heat & AC, G View of mountains, green belt & trees. 12/204 $439,000

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LOCATION - LOCATION- LOCATION LYNN STROLL TO THE BEACH, GOLF COURSE Walk to Country Club, Golf, Swimming & Tennis. Charming OR COUNTRY CLUB your property advertised on 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, single level with open floor & lots of curb appeal. 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 level home with 3 WEBSITES plan. Built in 2004. Approx. 1875 sq. ft., central bonus room. Great room with cathedral ceiling. Breakfast propane heat, electric AC plus remote controlled BUS: 209-962-7156 bar, pantry. Includes most furnishings. Central propane heat PROPERTY BOARDS propane fireplace. RV parking on level driveway. 800-400-7657 & AC plus fireplace with stone surround. 2 car garage 5/184 Approx 700 sq. ft. room under house with window. $469,900 CUSTOM FLYERS EZ to finish as workshop. 1/122$443,000 CELL: 209-484-7156 E-MAIL: [email protected] PENDING SOLD

LAKE VIEW PLUS LOTS OF PRIVACY - IT’S LIKE NEW! SPACIOUS OPEN FLOOR PLAN SURROUNDED BY TREES Remodeled single level home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, two-level home, approx 1886 sq. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single level, approx 1400-1600 sq. 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, approx. 1453 sq.ft., ft. Wood burning stove with stone surround. Propane ft. on .32 acre. Central propane heat & AC, wood burning 2 car garage, level driveway. New top-of-the-line central heat & AC, skylight, ceiling fans. 4th bedroom/ stove in great room. Garden area, RV parking, level con- kitchen appliances, new granite counter tops & In-law quarters: sitting rm w/fireplace, kitchen & full crete driveway, 3 car garage plus carport. Great location, new cupboard facings, French doors, propane fire, bath. Circular drive, storage shed. View of mtn. & trees close to amenities. central propane heat & AC, from deck. 2/83 $321,000 3/222 $409,000 new carpet, new roof. 3/411 $359,000

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Build Your Dream Home On One Of These Great NICE VIEWS OF MNTS. AND TREES GREEN BELT VIEW - CLOSE TO TENNIS 5.93 ACRES ZONED RE-5 GENERAL FARMING & Lots! Single level, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on a quiet street. & FISHERMAN’S COVE RANCHING Manufactured home on concrete foundation Open floor plan with cathedral ceiling. Central propane 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single level home with open floor & steel piers. Single level 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den/office heat plus wood burning stove. Central electric AC + attic with built-in wall unit. Approx. 1584 sq. ft., separate plan. Wet bar, ceiling fans, central electric heat & AC plus 3/373 Beautiful almost level lot, .37 acre, fan. Built in 1990, approx. 1144 sq. ft., new gutters. laundry/pantry, central propane heat, evap. cooler, attic P Room to expand 12'x26' area under house. wood burning stove. Approx. 1511 sq. ft. on merged lot fan. Gravel driveway, RV parking plus hook-up with water Nicely treed, sewered lot. INE .62 of an acre. Finished 2 car garage. Some furnishings $10,000 CARPET & PAINTING ALLOWANCE, & electric, shed. Very private, great views. Vernal Rd. M $94,000 2005 INCLUDES FURNISHINGS. 2/245 $289,900 included. 3/141 $339,000 $290,000 4/31 Gentle upslope, nice trees, .62 acre & OUNTAIN Green belt view.

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L meadow view. Almost an acre OVEMBER ON THE GOLF COURSE WITH A GREAT VIEW! Single level, HOT DOGGIE IN IDEAL LOCATION IN $155,000 open living area, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, approx. 1057 sq. ft., DOWNTOWN GROVELAND built in 1982. New Berber carpet, new window coverings, Business Opportunity at 18605 Unit B Highway 120. Approx. HERE 5E/8 Prime location, view of mtns & trees, OUNTAIN new ceramic tile in kitchen, dining room & baths. Base- 600 sq. ft., swamp cooler & 6 parking spaces. Improvements includes house plans, .21 of an Acre 2005 include new flooring, bathroom remodeled and porch painted. M board heat, wood burning stove with brick surround, wall ALWAYS LOOKING AC unit, breakfast bar. Storage on back deck. Furnishings Included in sale: furnishings, kitchen equipment, signs, sign $139,000 INE included Oaks Condo #8 $235,000 boards and inventory. Menu: hot dogs, hot sandwiches, salads P FOR LISTINGS & drinks. $23,500 20 21 A Home For All Seasons! Swimming, Boating, Golf, Tennis and Snow Skiing, just some of The the fun surrounding this 3BR, 3BA Home w/Custom Kitchen, oak laminate floors and lots of comfortable living space. Huge useable parcel, storage shed and lots of parking. $529,000 #64541 & #52940 Dock DocktorLIC. #640953 12633 Cresthaven Drive Pine Mountain Lake Groveland Unit # 4, Lot # 437

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Office: (209) 532-7400 EGERSTROM EAL STATE NC S R E , I . Voice Mail: (209) 743-2789 84 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370 Websites: www.MotherLodeHomes.com The Dock Docktor will continue to donate $100 to the Fisher House Foundation (helping military families) for every new Pine Mountain Lake dock installed. In addition we will also donate $100 to the Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina relief. We hope that other small companies across the country will do the same. Visit us on the web at www.thedockdocktor.com. 20524 Echo Ct. • Groveland CA 95321 (925) 634-4578

A Home For All Seasons!

Swimming, Boating, Golf, Tennis and Snow Skiing, just some of the fun surrounding this 3BR, 3BA Home w/Custom Kitchen, 18727 Main Street, Ste. A • P.O. Box 792, Groveland, CA 95321 oak laminate floors and lots of comfortable living space. (209) 962-7765 • Fax: (209) 962-5924 • E-mail: [email protected] Huge useable parcel, storage shed and lots of parking. $529,000 #64541 & #52940 Call David Lint, Realtor® New Listing! 12633 Cresthaven Drive Pine Mountain Lake Groveland Unit # 4, Lot # 437

KAREN BALMAIN Realtor, GRI, CRS, e-Pro

Office: (209) 532-7400 EGERSTROM EAL STATE NC S R E , I . Voice Mail: (209) 743-2789 Pine84 N. Washington Mountain Street Appraisals WONDERFUL PARKLIKE SETTING! Must see ONE LOOK WILL DO....This classy, clean 2bd/ Sonora, CA 95370 Websites: www.MotherLodeHomes.com this clean 3 bd, 3ba home seated on a natural 2.5ba is the one to show. Formal dining room, setting, .30 acre lot, 2 car garage. Easy access living room and huge bonus family room w/ Richard P. Grossman to property. All appliances stay with home. wet bar. Has special area for RV or boat. Flat Certifi ed ed Residential Residential Appraiser Appraiser #AR006897 #AR006897 Please call for appointment (209) 962-7765. access to a 2 car garage. Must see!! CresthavenAdbw Monday, October 10, 2005 12:31 Priced right. Call David Lint, just $399,500. CALL DAVID LINT. Just $495,000. page 1 Composite 13030 Wells Fargo Dr. Unit 2/Lot 405 13072 Mueller Dr. Unit 2/Lot 142 Your Resident MLS#64668 MLS#64562 Pine Moun tain Lake Appraiser: “Providing the Professional Ser vice P

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AKE U VISIT P.O. Box 345, Groveland, Cal i for nia 95321 L ONLINE! OVEMBER www.PineMountainAppraisals.com OUNTAIN 2005 M INE P (209) 962-7023 22 23 Prime Lot for Sale! Unit 12, Lot 120 1.13 Acres - Priced to Sell at 199,500 close to Airport & Stables Contact Marilyn Deardorff, Broker Deardorff Realty 209-962-5266

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This is one of the few remaining parcels that has it all! Large level meadow, gentle sloped hills, trees and views! A former portion of the Big Creek Meadow Ranch located at the intersection of Highway 120 & Smith Station Road You will think you are in heaven when you view the stars that look so close, you think you could touch them Build your dream home here

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P 209/962-7067 Deardorff Realty 209-962-5266 [email protected] 22 23 REALTY WORLD PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE REALTY • P.O. Box 349, Groveland, CA 95321 Main Office • 209/962-7156 • 800/400-7657/Downtown Office • 209/962-7123 • 800/498-7123 The Right Agent Makes Website: www.pmlr.com • E-mail: [email protected] All the Difference in the World Terry Bruce Broker/Owner [email protected] Sales and Vacation Rentals

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Lynn Bonander NICE VIEWS OF MTNS AND TREES. Single level, 3 bedroom, Cabin In The Woods. Clean & Sharp. 2 Bedroom - 1 Realtor/GRI VIEW OF MOUNTAINS & trees from deck. Circular [email protected] 2 bath home on a quiet street. Open floor plan with cathedral ceiling. Bath - Office Below...... Nice Stone Fireplace W/Wood drive. 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath...Two story home. Master suite Central propane heat plus wood burning stove with brick surround. Mantel... RV Parking...Furniture Negotiable...Call Today has walk-in closet. Open floor plan & cathedral ceiling. Central electric AC + attic fan. Built in 1990, approx. 1144 sq. ft., $219,000 7/222 Wood burning stove w/stone surround. Very light home includes furnishings, blacktop driveway, new gutters. Room to with lots of windows & skylight. Storage shed. 2/83 expand 12'x26' area under house. 2/245 $289,900 $349,000

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Barry Scales Realtor Assoc. [email protected]

LAKE VIEW PLUS LOTS OF PRIVACY – SURROUNDED 57 Beautiful Acres Plus Large Ranch Home. Enjoy complete NEWLY REMODLED-UPGRADED AMENITIES! BY TREES 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single level, approx 1400-1600 privacy in the in -ground pool as you look out over surrounding Wonderful Single Level – 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Home With A sq. ft. on .32 acre. Central propane heat & AC, wood burning stove hills. This home boasts 2 large bedroom/4 full baths - 2700 Sq Ft - single level. 2 Fireplaces. Landscaped yard, front & back with Nice Level Driveway...Peaceful Oak Tree Setting...Propane in great room. Garden area, RV parking, level concrete driveway, Free Standing Fireplace...Central Heat & A/C... French 3 car garage plus carport. Great location, close to amenities. 3/222 sprinkler system. Central air/heat plus whole house fan. room. 2 $409,000 car garage - 20X40 Shop W/Roll up doors - Green House. Mc- Doors to Add Charm...2 Car Garage...A Must See!! 3/411 Mahon Rd/Greeley Hill $919,000 $359,900

Brent Yop, Realtor SOLD [email protected] NEW LISTING

HORSE PROPERTY... 1.12 Acres...2 Co v ered Stalls, Tack/ THE FRONT DOOR IS INVITING YOU to come on in to this Love Birds Take Note! Charming nest with views from covered Storage Room, Fenced Corral...Remodeled In 1996... 2 Bed - well-designed, well-maintained 3 Bdr. - 2+ Bath home in a delightful deck. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath home, Open Living area. Double pane rooms, 2 Baths + Loft With 2 Areas...Plus...576 Sq. Ft. Bonus setting. Many trees surround the deck, plus a peek of the Mtns. Effi- windows, attic & ceiling fans. Free standing air tight stove, river Kevin Koranda ciently designed kitchen w/ample storage & counter space. Open beam Room Abo v e 2 Car Garage...Nice Light Kitchen W/Garden rock hearth and surround. Garden and trees. Off-street parking. Realtor Window, Down Draft Range - Plus More!!... Approx 1571 ceiling, skylights, florescent lighting in kitchen, double pane windows Inc. Ref. Micro & pool table. 8/241 $350,000 [email protected] Sq. Ft....Large Deck...View of Mountains, Green Belt & Trees & ceiling fans. Furnishings are negotiable making it easy to move right $439,000 12/204 in. Private, peaceful & pretty as a picture. 8/144 $350,000

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Nancy Jones, Realtor [email protected] PRIVACY ON THIS TREED LOT with view of greenbelt. 3 S E C L U D E D BU T C L O S E . . . Vi ew O f B e a u t i f u l P i n e s . . . We l l Beautiful home in Greeley Hill situated on 26 useable acres. The minute Bedroom - 2 Bath - Approx. 1511 sq. ft. Home has nice open M a i n t a i n e d 4 B e d r o o m 3 B a t h H o m e . . . N ew l y Pa i n t e d Wi t h i n you walk through the Entry you are blown away by the indoor Atrium P floor plan, wall paneling in the main living area. Vaulted ceiling, Past 2 Yrs...Very Energy Efficient...All Electric Kitchen - Many W/Hydraulic opening skylight. Landscaped front & rear yard. Ranch style INE

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2005 & A/C . Laundry room & extra storage. Kitchen & baths have Plan...Floor To Ceiling Rock Fireplace w/Zero Clearance Stove... the family room, a free standing stove in the “Well Appointed” kitchen. OUNTAIN ceramic tile counters. Concrete driveway, drip system, RV park- Most Furnishings and All Major Appliances Included...2 Car Ga- Ceramic tile counters throughout the home. 2 Car garage. This home has ing. 3/141 $339,000 rage & Potential RV Parking. 13/217 $389,900 to be seen to believe! McMahon Rd/Greeley Hill $921,900 OVEMBER L

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EWS [email protected] EWS N • N AKE L OVEMBER Nice - lower unit...2 Bdrm - 2 Bath Condo...Overlooking Looking For Horse Property? This Is It !! 18.9 Gently rolling 5.930 acres – Close to town – Privacy...2 Bdrm. - 2 bath + the 5th green at PML Golf Course... Walk to country club acres, some of which is fenced for horses or cattle. The 3 bed 1 bathoffice/den...Open floor plan w/cathedral ceiling...Seperate OUNTAIN home is cute and cozy with forced heat and air. Nestled in the trees. & amenities...New carpet and tile floors...Comes turn key! laundry room/pantry...**Great views of mountains, trees 2005 Nice shop with picket fence. Seller has already begun the process M Completely Furnished...Excellent location! 5 /272 - Oaks & valley**... RV hook-up w/water & electric...city water. to split into 3 parcels. $515,000 21500 Sprague Rd. West

INE Condo #8 $235,000 18810 Vernal Dr. $290,000

P Peggie Sharp Broker Associate 24 [email protected] 25 REALTY WORLD PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE REALTY • P.O. Box 349, Groveland, CA 95321 The Right Agent Makes Main Offi ce • 209/962-7156 • 800/400-7657/Downtown Offi ce • 209/962-7123 • 800/498-7123 All the Difference in the World Website: www.pmlr.com • E-mail: [email protected] Val Bruce Sales and Vacation Rentals Broker/Owner [email protected]

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1.77 ACRES—ZONED RE-1 FOR HORSES plus backs Location • Location - Short walk to PML CC, pool, ten- Home On Nice Corner Lot...Neat & Clean...2 Bed- Brenda Franscioni to 1100 acre ranch with riding easement. 4 bedroom, 2.5 nis & golf...Charming 4 Bdr. 3 Ba - 2205 sq. ft. home in room - 2 Bath...Open Flowing Floor Plan...Laundry Secretary bath single level with bonus room. Approx. 2031 sq. ft. prime location...merged lots - almost 1/2 acre...beautifully Room...Flooring Has Been Upgraded - - Carpet - Lam- Central heat & AC, plus fi replace & wood burning stove, treed lot...nice curb appeal...2 car garage...great decking i nate - Ceramic Tile...2 Car Garage W/Opener.. RV Park ing sewered. 2 car garage plus RV parking 12/93 $459,500 for outdoor enjoyment. $469,900 5/184 $270,000 2/40

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Great view of the golf course overlooking 5th fairway...2 Just a stroll to the Lake Lodge. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home Excellent Location– Not Far From Lake, Country Club Bdrm - 2 Bath...Single level. An easy walk to the country is just over 2200 square feet. Granite counters, Pergo fl oors, and And Golf Course. Enjoy The View Of The Golf Course, club with pool, tennis, restaurant & golf...minutes away a 500+ square foot game room. Custom Kitchen cabinets with Trees And Mountains From This Spacious Deck. 3 Bdr. 3 from the lake...Step right in and enjoy...All major furnish- breakfast bar, formal dining room. Nice win dow coverings. Enjoy Ba. Open Plan with Bonus Room. 2 car garage W/opener. beautiful sunsets on over 1000 square feet of designed decking ings & appliances - stack w/d only 6 months old. 5/272 that leads from the front door around to the rear of the home. Partially Furnished And Just To Good To Pass Up. 1/228 - Oaks Condo #11 $235,000 4/555 $499,999 $420,000 Jan Curtin Reservations Scty. This brings a wish your way

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UNIT/LOT UNIT/LOT N EWS 1/77 Almost level golf course lot... $175,000 7/274 Nicely treed, gentle down slope from street, privacy… $64,900 EWS N

3/373 Almost level - Nicely treed - Sewered lot $94,000 8/135 Very pretty lot in nice, quiet location, on greenbelt. $65,000 • N AKE

L 4/31 Greenbelt view - Approx. 1/2 acre - Nice trees $98,000 12/148 ***Beautiful Buildable lot with se rene meadow view*** OVEMBER 5E/8 Prime Location, EZ build, Pano View of Mtns & Trees... $139,000 almost an acre - adjacent to large ranch - nicely treed. 6/26 Nice Buildable Lot… $60,000 Must see!... $155,000 OUNTAIN

7/59 .35 acre needs eng septic, mostly trees, downslope, 13/345 .34 acre, level access, close to amenities yet secluded... $99,999 2005 M west exposure... $55,000 INE P 24 25 Sugarpine Double Truck Ad in Separate PDF file P INE M 2005 OUNTAIN OVEMBER L AKE • N N EWS EWS N • N AKE L OVEMBER OUNTAIN 2005 M INE P 26 27 Sugarpine Double Truck Ad in Separate PDF file P INE M 2005 OUNTAIN OVEMBER L AKE • N N EWS EWS N • N AKE L OVEMBER OUNTAIN 2005 M INE P 26 27 MICHELLE R. PERREIRA is excited to join the professionals at RE/MAX Yosemite Gold and is ready to help you with real estate buying and selling. She and her contractor husband, Tom, chose to move here from Hollister in 2003 to raise their two children in Groveland. Michelle volunteers at Tioga and Tenaya Schools and is devoted THE GREEN, A CHOICE .85 ACRE OUTSIDE PML to her family, but she will be a full-time GREEN GRASS OF HOME next to Forest Service & large acreage. Ready Realtor. Her background is very strong in on the 5TH fairway of the golf course. 2 for you to fix it and love the privacy and free- bedroom, 2 bath, 2 with mountain views from dom, the 1978 manufactured home is 2 bed- customer service: in banking, in the restaurant the bedrooms on top. All furnishings included, rooms with 2 bonus rooms added on for a total Call Michelle for industry, and as a Registered Dental Assistant. even the brass bed. Walk to the Country Club, of 1800 sq ft. Tall carport, good well, fenced, Go to pinemtnlake.com/Michelle to find out Pro Shop, pool and tennis. Great for getaway or big deck, storage/barn. Located 7 miles from Notary Public investment rental-or BOTH. Unit #4 Sundown Groveland on Ferretti Road and priced at Services, too! more about her. Michelle’s e-mail is Condo on Dyer Court priced to sell $175,000 [email protected] $183,500

UNIQUE STYLE, LAKE VIEW AND BE THE LUCKY ONE TO SEE IT IS TO LOVE IT… SWEEPING GOLF VIEWS PRETTY TO LOOK AT TOO who realizes what a great price (seller is very Magnificent mountain views exist in YVE. of two fairways from this de-LIGHT-ful 1838 Charming 3 level captures the morning light motivated!) and a beautiful home this is on a This mfg. home has a white stone fireplace in the sq ft, 3 bedroom with 2 spacious baths. Large through high half-round windows in gables and half acre. Over 2100 sq ft., 3 bedrooms, great living room with a cathedral ceiling. private shady deck, nicely landscaped, all vaulted you can see the lake from the big bonus room room with laminate floors, storage room, easy Two bedrooms, two baths and a den with an ceilings + large central skylight, Corian counters, loft and the great room. Perfect for beach lov- access to double garage, central propane heat arched entrance are on a single level. The tile showers. Work on your putting or in the large ers-you’ll be at Dunn Beach in a 2-minute walk. + super heating woodstove, 3 big decks, extra grounds are a gardener’s delight. A two-car shop and storage area behind the double garage. Spacious 2300 sq ft built in 1996, the double ga- parking, next to 1.8 acre lot on a quiet cul-de- garage is attached and you will own the land. Level driveway great for RV or boat. Walk to rage is in the back accessible from the concrete sac, built in 1992. Where can you find such elegance and afford- Dunn Ct beach. Pest Clearance drive. Private master suite gets the whole lower 3/49 $385,000 ability in one home ? Ask for a showing and 5/104 $498,000. level and its own covered patio. discover this hidden jewel! $595,000 1/246 YVE #42 $233,500 P INE M 2005 OUNTAIN OVEMBER L AKE • N N EWS

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N Covered wraparound deck is 1200 sq ft for Currently under construction, nestled among the all-weather enjoyment. Under construction, this towering pines, is an extraordinary home. With Eleda Carlson Miriam Martin • N AKE 2,778 sq. ft. home includes 450 sq. ft. of game architectural appointments and quality features, Realtor® since 1977, GRI, SRES Realtor®, Fulltime Li- L room. Five bedrooms, three baths, and a spa- you will be impressed. The luxury kitchen with Top Producer censed OVEMBER cious dining area will handle a lot of folks. The granite counters opens to the great room. And RE/MAX Platinum Club Assistant to Eleda RE/MAX Chairman’s Club oversized 2 car garage has room for a workshop what a great room it is with the trees framing OUNTAIN

also. The property, with a gentle up slope, is your private view of over half an acre. The auto 2005

M tree-lined at the rear and looks onto the giant bridge across a seasonal creek will draw you to

INE trees of Fisherman’s Cove across the street. this three bedroom and three bath home. P 3/233 $579,000 13/251 $579,000 “ecarlson.com” personal website & [email protected] (e-mail) 28 29 OWN A QUAINT PIECE OF THE VILLAGE. Small Commercial property in the middle of Groveland. Has been an art gallery, a retail shop, and a vacation cottage at different times. Fronts on the county parking lot with a seasonal creek beside and a pastoral view uphill. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, and museum. Historic building with metal roof, mini kitchen, and bath. Ponderosa Way $135,000.

DIP YOUR TOES IN THE LAKE PERFECT “DO OVER” This A-frame cabin boasts a lake view from the This home has just been totally remodeled from back of this treed half acre. The home has a new floor to ceiling. New paint, carpet, roof, decking, deck and a great room with wood ceiling and fixtures and much more! Very sweet wood & Lauree Borup two-story fireplace. The three levels are com- beam vaulted ceiling and wall paneling. On the Broker-Owner Patti Berthelson prised of an open loft with a bath to be finished, main level are the living room, kitchen, laundry Top Producer since Transaction two bedrooms and bath on main level (all with and bedroom. On the upper level is a 2nd bath 1989, Coordinator & wood ceilings), and a game room or master and 2 more bedrooms. A breezeway connects the CRS, CRB, GRI Webmaster downstairs with a half bath. It is a great location main home with a 2 car garage. Seniors Specialist and walking distance to Lake Lodge. 2/375 $339,000 RE/MAX Platinum 4/70 $459,000

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NEARLY NEW STYLISH NEW CUSTOM HOME SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON GREAT EXPECTATIONS This one year new home is looking for a new owner. Just completed! Vaulted ceilings, skylights, Enjoy the privacy of tree top views from this new Looking for an inexpensive home that you can What a great floor plan with just four steps up the high grade faux wood flooring, tile counters, a mountain home with 1630 sq ft of living area and 3br, fix up with a few new updates? The perfect stone porch to a single level great room floor plan. separate recreation room with wet bar and much 2.5 ba. Equally private is the main level master suite getaway cabin? You’ve found it! This home The open kitchen, dining room and living room feature more!! Set back from the main road at the peak with a slider opening to the spacious deck. Upstairs has 1308 sq feet of living area with 3br/3ba, an decorative pot shelves, vaulted ceilings and laminate are the guest quarters with 2 bedrooms and a full bath. flooring. There is a master suite with private bath, 2 of an up sloping lot, you’ll enjoy northern green- The main level living room has picture windows and eat-in kitchen & living room with wood stove. guest bedrooms and a 2nd full bath. Attached is a over- belt views overlooking a seasonal creek and propane stove for those cool winter nights. You’ll find The lower level has a separate entrance with the sized 1 car garage and 2 extra blacktop parking areas. hiking trail. Over 2600 sq ft of luxurious living entertaining is a breeze — the kitchen opens to the 3rd bedroom & 3rd bath. To the rear is a private patio area. area, 3br/2ba with 2 car garage. dining room and the slider off the dining room opens to 2/136 $249,900 Great place for a hot tub! 4/572 $529,900 the deck for out door dining. 7/168 $361,000 15/55 $387,500 P INE M 2005 OUNTAIN OVEMBER L AKE • N N EWS SERENE SETTING DREAM KITCHEN EWS N Constance Elliott Ann Powell A truly beautiful designer home located off the PML AT BARGAIN PRICE! 4th fairway overlooks a tranquil pond setting on the • N AKE Broker Associate Experienced Realtor golf course. Manicured grounds & stamped concrete You don’t have to pay a fortune to get your L dream kitchen! This modestly price 3br/2ba /2 “Top Producer” Licensed Assistant drive with walkways framing this impressive home. OVEMBER $750,000 Three spacious bedrooms & two full baths on one car garage classic rancher on a double-sized lot Realtor Since 1976 to Constance level make this home easy to love. The open kitchen, has been totally updated with new paint, carpet, dining & living areas lend themselves to friendly gath- and a beautiful modern kitchen with OUNTAIN erings. Back yard Bar-B-Q’s can be enjoyed outdoors “chef quality” stainless steel appliances, new 2005 M TEAM ELLIOTT At Your Service year round on the covered deck! A detached garage is cabinets and granite counter top. INE conveniently situated only a few steps away. 7/140 $354,500 P E-Mail: [email protected] 5/186 $725,000 28 29 Quilters Quorner hew! Summer is over, Cruisin done, Sisters is a distant memory, and the Wmove from downtown Groveland is finished. So now I can look forward to quilting weather, and the rush of the Holiday season. Fall is falling and we can see ahead to celebrating Thanksgiving with our friends and family. We all have much to be thankful for. Remember that week-end, Nov. 25th & 26th, is the Christmas Craft Faire with loads of gift items, food, and pictures with Santa on Saturday and you can even have your face painted by Chris Franz. The Pine Needlers will be responsible for the food this year so come on down and enjoy the Christmas spirit. Between Lisa’s class and the guild much is happening in our quilting world here in Groveland. Show and tell is always fun at either place. If you have not been to the Pine Needlers guild, it is the 3rd Tuesday of each month downstairs at the library, 6:00 p.m. It is great fun and you would be most welcome to join us. Lisa’s class this year is full of whimsy. Ju- lie Citarelli will be happy to share her mountain wall hanging with you. This semester after class several women stayed to do some making of quilts for a guild in Baton Rouge. They will distribute them to those families in their community who are in need. What a rush to do something to help in a small way. Also through our guild we are still doing the soldier and alzheimer quilts. If you want to help, give Sandy Smith (0944) or Joyce Reitzen (4500) a call for information regarding either project. This time of year I don’t know about you but I sure have a hard time with dry skin. Also working with fabric all day makes it worse. I found a neat website “soapshed.com.” Check it out. Lots of wonderful things available for you. Did you know that Prairie Points are also called Portuguese Hem? Isn’t it interesting how we have different names for the same items. I guess that is why English is so hard to learn. By the way, speaking of prairie points, you will see lots of them around for awhile. Julia Brooks had a jacket class last month and the results are wonderful. Look around town for them.

Have you wondered what to do with P nicked or dull rotary blades? Well, if you INE use templates they are great for cutting M 2005 them out of plastic bleach bottles or even OUNTAIN sturdy cardboard. See you at the Christmas Craft Faire. OVEMBER L AKE • N

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M ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! Kathy Niedens INE P.O. Box 1190 Multiple Listing Service BARBARA GOETHE P 209/962-6418 Groveland, CA 95321 MLS® REALTOR® 30 31 “HOMES ON THE HILL” REAL ESTATE New Year’s Eve at The Groveland “We Don’t Cut Corners...We Clean Them!” HAMM’S CARPET Hotel at Yosemite National Park CLEANING & by Marie Rubio DEFLOODING/DRYING f you’re looking for something to do on grandmother’s 81st birthday party. I met SERVICES New Year’s Eve, look no further. New and jammed with guys like Zoot, Ross IYear’s Eve at The Groveland Hotel Tomkins, Roger Calloway and Jake 209/962-5852 at Yosemite National Park will be the Hannah.” Bobby played the San Francisco Groveland, CA mother of all New Year’s Eve parties. The jazz and blues circuit with The Audubon Groveland Hotel is proud to present New Society, French Market Social Club of Year’s Eve with The Groove Diggers! This New Orleans, and John Hendricks and astonishing jazz quartet boasts the styling while employed with Bill Graham Pres- of Jim Hall on alto sax, L. P. Sims on guitar, ents from 1984 to 1989, he worked with Bobby Le Vine on drums and Christine La- every major act of that period. He toured in Pado on upright bass. The Groove Diggers production capacity with U2, The Rolling are notorious for their run on MP3.com as Stones and The Grateful Dead. He spent having one of the most downloaded jazz 15 years as percussionist and technical albums the website has ever seen. director for Eddie Money and although With such covers as “Wouldn’t You semi-retired, Bobby says, “I still love Like to Know”, “Honeysuckle Rose”, “A getting together with good friends and Night in Tunisia” and “Somerset,” “The playing really great jazz.” Groove Diggers ruled the jazz department Christine LaPado has been hugging her from 1996 through 1998,” says Jim Hall, upright bass for about 4 1⁄2 years now. “I founder of The Groove Diggers. “Over fell in love with the upright while watch- 165,000 downloads of our first album ing my music professor at Solano College went out to jazz fans everywhere.” Jim play at a show with his band. That was has had quite the illustrious career wield- it!” Shortly after, Christine bought her ing his alto sax for several big names in the first bass, an electric Ibanez Roadster. business, including Lena Prima (daughter She played Rock and Roll clubs through- of Louis Prima), Debbie Davies and Mi- out Reno and parts of California but laid chael Burkes. He also toured with The it down to raise a family. “I moved to Drifters in 1985. He works primarily and Chico, California during this busy time frequently in Las Vegas and occasionally and I hadn’t been playing at all and I as a session musician, recording with really missed it.” She mentioned this to other well-known artists. His jazz and a philosophy teacher who told her she blues roots have served him well over the needed to pick it back up again. “I did, SPECTACULAR SUNSETS years. Jim says, “We are a tribute to the but this time I picked up an upright bass late, great Zoot Sims.” and I’ve been playing ever since.” She is L. P. (Larry) Sims is dazzling on now a full-time musician and a Journalist guitar. He has the jazz background of all for Chico News and Review and spends a backgrounds. Born the nephew of famous good amount of time playing for Newman tenor sax man, Zoot Sims, Larry spent AmiYumi. “I love to play for Newman be- many years learning from Zoot, absorbing cause his style is completely insane and his talents on tenor sax only to translate them avante garde. You never know where he’s beautifully to the guitar. Zoot Sims played going next. He gets pretty crazy!” and recorded with jazz greats Al Cohn, Stan The Groveland Hotel has several op- Getz, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Miles tions for your New Year’s Eve plans. For Davis, Stan Kenton and a myriad more, gourmet dining only, our early seating is leaving one hell of a dent in jazz music his- from 5:30pm to 6:30pm and the cost ranges

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962-5190 20052 Lower Skyridge Drive 18800 Main Street Groveland, CA 95321 Groveland CA Unit 15, Lot 120 P INE M 2005 OUNTAIN OVEMBER L AKE • N N EWS EWS N • N AKE L OVEMBER OUNTAIN 2005 M INE P 32 33 COMMUNITY CORNER EDDIE MONEY, IRON DOOR, & PML GOLF RAISE $10,000 FOR TIOGA HIGH by Peter Barsotti or the third consecutive year Eddie Mon- Also pitching in were David & Christina Promotions, Greg at Main ey has come to town and led a fundrais- Wilkinson of Sabre Design who designed St. Market , and to Ryan Fing effort for Tioga High School. This the event t-shirt that was sold by students at Club Glove, for their year $10,000 was raised through a combination and teachers. They have quickly become Sponsorship of the Eddie of the Eddie Money Celebrity Golf Tourna- important contributors to this community Money Celebrity Golf ment; two concerts featuring Eddie Money & and much thanks goes out to them. Tournament. We would Friends at the Iron Door Saloon, two separate Special thanks to Superintendent of be remiss if we also didn’t auctions—one featuring Rock n’Roll memora- Schools–John Triolo, Principal–Sandy thank Randy Maranz and bilia, and the other Sports memorabilia—event Bradley, Jim McClure, Bill Wrighton the crew at “The Hawk” t-shirt sales and a student raffl e. The money and teachers, Sherry Gempler and Judy 104.1 in Modesto for pro- is used for extra curricular activities for all Hawkins. They all put time and effort into moting Eddie’s appearance students at the high school and to let students making the event a success. in Groveland too. who otherwise would not be able to partici- As part of the program, Actor Jeremy Val Bruce of Realty pate in school activities and events. Tioga High Sumpter, who starred in the latest movie World and Custom Rent- School students really got involved this year version of Peter Pan, came and spoke to als did a great job round- and helped out at the golf course selling raffl e the student body along with Kansas City ing up housing for the Unidentifi ed concert-goers enjoying the evening. tickets and t-shirts and stuffi ng bags of goodies Chiefs punter, Louis Aguiar. event. A big thank you for the participants. Tom Bickmore rustled up much of the to all the condo owners who loaned their community. Bob Labarre and his wife Theresa are the sponsorship dollars for this event and put a homes as housing for the event. Their con- Enough can’t be said about his contribu- ones who originally got the ball rolling on lot of time in as did his brother Jim Bickmore tribution made a big difference in reaching tion. This is his fourth Celebrity Golf tour- Eddie Money’s presence in Groveland and who also made the tee blocks for the golf tour- our $10,000 goal. They are Joan Tomlinson, nament. All in all he has helped raise over again this year they were the “guiding lights” nament. Kudos also to Clarice Ligonis, Corky Robert Koupay, John and liz Marshall, Mr. $25,000 for the high school and also the Skate in planning the event. Without them, the golf Graham, and Kathy Clark; who did all the And Mrs. Kincaid, Mike Callen, Mr. and Park. His willingness to lend his name, his tournament and Eddie’s concerts at the Iron check-in and more at the golf tournament. Mrs. Frank Milligan, Martina Lawlor, Frank music and his ever improving golf game to Door couldn’t have happened. Much appreciation also goes out to the local and Barbara Doran, Mr. & Mrs. Weist, Mrs. our community in an effort to fund aspects They are Pine Mountain Lake residents tee sponsors for the golf tournament. They are Pat Hennigan, Roy & Elizabeth Jordan and of life for our young people that wouldn’t be and run their own music and production Big City Lights, Wrighton Construction, The Mrs. Joanne Frazier. possiblepossible ootherwise,therwise, iiss mmoreore tthanhan company called Big City Lights. Gratitude Iron Door Saloon & Grill, Century 21, Main AlsoAlso thanksthanks toto thethe GrovelandGroveland HotelHotel andand thethe commend- and blessings to them for their help. St. Market, Hotel Charlotte, Valley Lumber, HotelHotel CCharlotteharlotte wwhoho aalsolso ccontributed.ontributed. able. Thanks Two Guys Pizza, Dave Lint, A WinnersWinners ooff tthehe ggolfolf ttournamentournament bbestest bballall Eddie. See & E Auto Parts, Yosemite Bank, scramble,scramble, withwith a torridtorrid scorescore ofof 48,48, werewere DonDon you next Barry Scales, Abatement Ana- Ueda,Ueda, NachoNacho Sanchez,Sanchez, WalterWalter Castle,Castle, andand AlAl year. lytics, Black Oak Casino, and Clark.Clark. AAllll ooff tthehe ggolfolf pparticipantsarticipants ddeserveeserve a llotot Lynn Bonander. ofof ccreditredit ttoo,oo, fforor ccomingoming ooutut oonn a WWednesdayednesday Also a big thanks to Tom andand contributingcontributing toto thethe cause.cause. A specialspecial thanksthanks Porter of Warrior Golf, Jay goesgoes outout toto ChrisChris BorregoBorrego aandnd hishis sstafftaff aatt thethe and Laura Ward of Ward Pro- golfgolf coursecourse asas wellwell asas toto thethe staffstaff atat thethe CountryCountry motions, Andy Berg of Canary ClubClub rrestaurantestaurant wwhoho pputut oonn tthehe bbanquetanquet . ToTo aallll tthehe aattendeesttendees ooff tthehe EEddieddie MMoneyoney Mike Reno of Loverboy, andand FriendsFriends concertsconcerts aatt tthehe IIronron DDooroor nono moremore cancan bebe saidsaid otherother than,than, “Wasn’t“Wasn’t Peter Barsotti and Eddie. thatthat a blast?”blast?” RockRock n’n’ RollRoll inin supportsupport ofof eeducation.ducation. WWhathat a cconcept.oncept. TThankshanks toto CChrishris aandnd CCorinnaorinna LLohoh aandnd aallll tthehe staffstaff atat thethe IronIron DoorDoor forfor theirtheir dili-dili- gence and hard work. EddieEddie MoneyMoney deservesdeserves thethe heartfeltheartfelt thanksthanks ofof ourour wholewhole P INE M 2005 OUNTAIN OVEMBER L AKE • N N EWS EWS N • N AKE L OVEMBER OUNTAIN 2005 M INE P PHOTOS BY PILAR LAW © 2005 BY PILAR LAW PHOTOS 34 The crowds were shakin’ as Eddie sang. 35 COMMUNITY CORNER Third Annual B.E.S.T. Thesibians included: Sydney Avey, Sacaja- wea; Nadele Manzo, Annie Oakley; Judy Day Conference – Gravino, Clara Barton; Maggie Jacobson, Thank You! Elizabeth Stanton; Donna Thayer, Rosie I’d like to extend a very warm thank you for all the letters praising our “Garden of Dreams” The Riverter; Catherine Santa Maria, Eleanor “Best Small Library in America.” Your response was overwhelming. by Shirley Brasesco Roosevelt; Roberta Naylor, Sally Ride. Whether we win the contest or not, we are winners simply by oroptimist International of Groveland Workshop II … “It’s What’s Inside That living in & being part of this “best small community in America!” held it’s third annual B.E.S.T. Day for Counts” was presented by local estheticians Sthirty-four 7th & 8th grade girls from Linda Flores. She showed the girls skin and Michalene Martin, BRANCH LIBRARIAN Tenaya School. This event enables Soropti- nail hygiene and spoke about inter-beauty. Lo- mist members to help adolescent girls rec- cal hair salon owner and beauty expert, Cheri ognize and appreciate their own individual Rickett & hair stylist/pedicurist Farah Bahri uniqueness. demonstrated the fun and ease of hair styling B.E.S.T. Day … “Be Empowered Starting and make-up in Workshop III. Today”… was held at the PML Lake Lodge Before lunch the girls were given colored on October 18, 2005. Entertaining and edu- canvas tote bags to decorate with various but- cational speakers, workshops, lunch, music, terfly and flower embellishments. These bags crafts, exercise, fun and friendship carried the will be a reminder of the fun day had by all theme throughout the day that “each girl is and the dreams and goals they wish to attain. special.” Speakers and Soroptimist members A healthy lunch was provided including veg- clearly encouraged the girls to value them- etables shaped like flowers … all handmade selves and recognize their personal interests by Soroptimist members. and abilities. The message to the girls was to In the afternoon a skit, “Did You Bring enjoy, acknowledge, dream and achieve as they Your Good Manners?” was performed by a progress through this very important business group of volunteer girls from the audience. of growing as young girls into capable, con- The skit written by Soroptimist Sydney Avey, tributing and caring young women. acted out “bad” & “good” manners in a tea In providing B.E.S.T. Day, Soroptimist party setting. A discussion followed with members model both the importance of ideas from the audience. Soroptimists Judy leadership, professionalism and the joy of Michaelis & Gail Shaw circulated through service. They also provide a tangible con- the audience asking the girls “What is in Your nection with young girls and offer their Garden of Dreams.” Answers were then listed support as interested adults and mentors. on an easel for the girls to read and compare. The day exposes the girls to new concepts, Music throughout the day was provided by experiences and possibilities. Soroptimist Shirley Brasesco. Responsible for putting this year’s event The day ended with all girls receiving hand- together were Judy Michaelis, Chairperson; sewn “goody gift” bags made by Soroptimists Gail Shaw, workshop presenters; Cindi Go- Nadele Manzo, Maggie Jacobson, Maddy odrich & Liz Mattingly, food; Jeannie Post Mrakava and Liz Mattingly. They contained & Leilani Eells, decorations/crafts; Shirley special surprises all generously donated by Brasesco, registration/entertainment. Soroptimist members. Emphasis for workshops and speakers was Soroptimist International of Groveland is directed towards developing and appreciat- an organization of business and professional ing one’s own personal style and strengths. women, active or retired, who work together Soroptimist Etty Garber presented Workshop on service projects for the betterment of the I … “Emergence of Women”, great women community. For more information, or to attend who made a difference … with other mem- a weekly meeting, please contact President, Flo bers portraying important women in history. Jansen at 962-5310. P INE M 2005 OUNTAIN OVEMBER L AKE • N N EWS EWS N • N AKE L OVEMBER OUNTAIN 2005 M INE

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‘BROTHER’ RETURNS TO IRON DOOR on November 6th by Peter Barsotti he biggest smash of 2004’s Bettike exciting combination of rock n’ roll and nees are talking about. Find out what the Iron Door they brought an energy to Festival was the appearance of two music of the earth that defies convention the earth is talking about.. This is pure the capacity crowd that was part playful, TAustralian siblings, Hamish and and brings smiles to the faces of all who fun!Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 part roof-raising and all magic. These Angus Richardson whose band BROTH- hear them. for kids under 16 years old. You may boys are as sweet as musicians come ER returns to Groveland, November This year’s show is especially order tickets by phone at 209-962-8904. and have many friends in town already 6th, for a “Special Afternoon Matinee planned for a Sunday afternoon so that If you’d like to reserve a table, you may that testify to their overt interest in the Performance.” From the soaring heights Mom’s and Dad’s can bring the kids to make a reservation to eat as we will be people they play for and the places they of the bag pipes to the deep pulse of the enjoy this special musical experience. serving our lunch menu throughout the perform. digeridoo, these guitar wielding musicians Learn to play a digeridoo, hold one in afternoon and evening. We promise a musical experience not along with their drummer, Dalbo, play an your hands. Find out what the Aborigi- The last time BROTHER appeared at to be soon forgotten. P INE M 2005 OUNTAIN OVEMBER L AKE • N N EWS EWS N • N AKE L OVEMBER OUNTAIN 2005 M INE P 36 37 COMMUNITY CORNER Helping Hands Open House Planned GAINs Makes Community Clinic Plans by Patti Beaulieu he local, independent Rural Health The Clinic Plan Committee, Barbara elping Hands opens its doors and ‘ generous donations of the community that Clinic proposed by the GAINs Broad, Lillian Carson, Etty Garber, and backroom after hours on Friday, allow our business to thrive so in the future, THealthy Community Project, funded Jo Thomson, is interviewing consultants HNovember 4, 2005, from 3 p.m. to feel free to bring your flea market items as by The California Endowment, would serve to assist with the implementation plan. 7 p.m. so everyone can come and see how long as they’re in good condition and are Highway 120 Moccasin to the Park, and the These people have experience in setting we operate. There are approximately 60 vol- items we carry in the store. However, due Coulterville and Greeley Hill areas. It would up clinics like we propose. unteers working at the store at various times; to the influx on those days, it would be best be eligible for special grants and higher re- Barbara Broad, Etty Garber, and Regina sorting, cleaning, fixing, pricing and selling to bring them Tuesday or Wednesday of the imbursements from MediCare and MediCal. Tilley attended a Northern Sierra Rural the donated items we get daily. This is your next week if possible. Please remember we It would also accept any other insurance and Health Clinic Roundtable meeting. Other chance to come and see how we operate, can’t take any computer equipment, televi- offer a sliding scale for those who do not clinics offered advice and support as well as meet our many volunteers and share some sions, magazines, large appliances or large qualify for insurance. There would be a so- advice on funding sources. In addition, they home made snacks. We’ll also be ‘open for furniture (unless it’s previewed first due to cial worker to help find appropriate medi- gave their encouragement. Other members business’ during the Open House so you space). We prefer donations brought to the cal reimbursement plans. The plan includes of the team attended the Central California can do some shopping that evening. We’re store during business hours so there is no hours 9 to 5, Monday to Friday, and 1 to 4 Rural Health Clinic Roundtable in Angels all very proud of the store and are looking confusion as to what we can accept. on Saturday. As the practice grows, a 24/7 Camp and made more contacts, getting more forward to showing it off. Our second Seasonal Clothing Giveaway advice line will be added. advice, help, and encouragement. We receive many donations, however, we was a great success. We reduced our ‘out of The health survey taken in May of The Fundraising Committee is focused have also had the unfortunate experience of season’ inventory while providing the com- this year indicated many people go ‘off on two areas: local fundraising and grants being ‘dumped on’, which is illegal. We munity the opportunity to get a good supply the hill’ for health services and 95% said from the government and private founda- hope everyone realizes that any extra ex- of clothing for free. We’re sure they’ll all they would get services here if they were tions. Local fundraising is very important, pense of higher refuse fees diminishes what be put to good use and we’re happy to offer available and affordable. as GAINs needs to show that the community we can provide for the community. If you see this to those who need it. Following last month’s mandate to move is willing to get behind and help the clinic anyone or know of anyone who is dumping Winter merchandise is now in the store; forward with the plan, several groups are become a reality. And we are a community their trash at our back door, please call the there are lots of coats, sweaters, boots and making progress. The Strategic Plan Com- who cares about taking care of our own! store. Remember, we only want to provide warm and wintry things for the whole family. mittee includes Jim Goodrich, Liz Mat- To find out more about this good, clean merchandise so don’t give any We put out merchandise everyday so come tingly, Gloria Marler, Kate Newcomb, and project, contact Barbara Broad at broken or un-saleable items. by and see what’s new. Our Christmas items Karen Serrett, and they are developing the [email protected] or 962.7730. On that same note, unfortunately sellers will be out soon so visit us all during the necessary mission statement and goals and GAINs also needs many more hands to were ‘discouraged’ from bringing their items month. You’ll be amazed at what we have!! will be visiting the Sierra Family Clinic out help out. The more help, the sooner the to the store after the PML Flea Market in REMINDER: We are now observing our of Nevada City for more information. clinic opening! October. We recognize it’s only through the ‘winter hours’ and close daily at 3:00 p.m. King’s Paint and Paper State Lic. #786651

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�� COMMUNITY CORNER Meirbachtel, Joe Neynaber, Reginia Left to right: 49er FESTIVAL Tilley, Doug & Barbara Leahy, Jan Tiane Betty Hunt (ROOFBB), DECORATIONS (Main Street Market), Barbara Klahn, Lion Kay Glaves, by Lion Kay Glaves Jackie Sample (Highway 120 Chamber Jackie Baker of Commerce}, Richard Fries (Rotary), (ROOFBB), Gloria he annual 49er Festival town Lion Frank O’Yung, Joanne McLean, Barkley (ROOFBB), decorations, thanks to a handful of and Lion Kay Glaves. Our Thanks again Nan Johnson Tvolunteers, all came together. The an- to all these conscientious volunteers who (ROOFBB), and Janet nual revival of the decorations came together placed our town before the public to ad- Hardie (ROOFBB) at Janet Hardie’s house. The resurrection mire and gave the community something of past decorations, that could be used to be proud of. again this year, was the main objective. A The Hotel Charlotte offered free cof- special thanks to Janet Hardie for the use fee to all the volunteers decorating the of her home and the volunteers who came town, it really hit the spot. Thank you to restore past decorations were ROOFBB Lynn and Victor.

members; Janet Hardie, Betty Hunt, Jackie Another thank you to Stan’s “Que” BY JOANNE MCLEAN PHOTO Baker,Nan Johnson, Gloria Barkley, Joanne outdoor grille. Pam and Stan offered free McLean and Lion Kay Glaves. ribs at the 49er Festival for decorating the HATS OFF AND THANKS TO TAKE DOWN VOLUNTEERS A very special thank you to Betty town. They were fantastic. We want to express Groveland’s apprecia- Department for putting up our 49’er Festi- Boatman for making all the new bows we If there is anyone who didn’t sign our tion to the volunteer group that responded to val banner and its subsequent take-down. used this year plus the many many hours work sheet and has failed to be mentioned the request for help to take down the town’s We really want to express a sincere of washing and retying the old bows. for their generous efforts, please accept our decorations after the 49’er festival. thank you to all that were involved with With all the preparation work com- sincere apology because we really appreciate We had a small group, only 11 adults, our town decorations this year. As you can one of our smallest groups. But they were imagine, without their help we couldn’t pleted the harder work began putting up all volunteer help without which we could not dynamic and we accomplished our take do what we do. Thanks again. the newly restored decorations; the gold do what we do. THANKS to everyone. down role in one day, fantastic. Notice: Anyone interested in vol- pans, the picks and shovels with decorative NOTICE: Anyone interested in volun- Thanks goes out to Marie Dean a Ki- unteering for future town projects and bows and American Flags. The installation teering their help in future town projects wanis who started her take down effort at 7 would like to be called for possibly of- volunteers were rather slim this year and and would like to be notified when needed, a.m. The rest of the crew was Don Myers fering assistance, please call Kay Glaves, we certainly owe a sincere thank you to please call Kay Glaves at 962-6769. Need- (Odd Fellow), Regina Tilley, Lion Frank 962-6769, and she will put you on her list their dedicated effort. Those involve were less to say there is always a great need for O’Yung, Keeley Rogers, Jan Trine (Main of potential assistants. Marie Dean (Kiwanis), Don Myers (Odd- volunteer help in completing community Street Market), Richard Fries (Rotary), Needless to say there is always a great Fellow), Dan Mello (Designing Women), projects to highlight our town. Joanne McLean, Joe Neynaber, Jim and need for voluntary help in completing Cindy Goodrich (Soroptomist), Margo So give Kay a call. Lion Kay Glaves. community efforts to highlight our town. Our thanks also to the Groveland Fire So give Kay a call. P Going Batty? Bats in the Belfry? INE M 2005 OUNTAIN OVEMBER

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OUNTAIN Exclusion Company 2005 M INE P (209) 532-8200 www.batexclude.com 40 41 COMMUNITY COR NER Teddy Roosevelt and Yosemite he Southern Tuolumne County in Yosemite named in honor of Theodore Historical Society (STCHS, pro- Roosevelt? Tnounced stitches) sponsors a speak- A product of Gilroy, California, Steve er every 3rd Saturday of the month at 7: is the married father of three grown sons, 30pm in the Groveland Community Hall. whom he raised in Oakhurst. Steve has STCHS also owns and runs the Groveland a BA in communications from Stanford Yosemite Gateway Museum. and a JD degree from the University of On Saturday, November 19th, Steve California at Davis. He began work as a Medley, president of the Yosemite As- seasonal ranger in Yosemite in 1971 and sociation (YA), will discuss Teddy now has thirty years of experience in the Roosevelt’s visit to Yosemite in 1903, park. Among his books are The Complete Roosevelt’s relationship with John Muir, Guidebook to Yosemite and Antelope, Bi- and his conservation work as it related to son, Cougar. Yosemite and other national parks and If you become a member of the YA at public lands. The YA recently celebrated the regular membership level or higher, it’s 80th anniversary as the nation’s fi rst you will receive a FREE copy of “Yo- cooperating association and fundraising semite Meditations.” This is a beautifully organization in a national park. With illustrated collection of quotations about over 10,000 members, the YA has done the nature and environment of Yosemite. much educational work and service within http://www.yosemite.org Yosemite. The suggested donation for the STCHS Mr. Medley will provide answers to meeting is $2 for members; $3 for oth- such questions as why did Roosevelt skip ers. You can join STCHS on the spot for the grand dinner in his honor and ignore as little as $20 per year or call 962-0300 all the dignitaries and politicians who for an application. Membership gives had gathered to welcome him in Yosem- you quarterly newsletters with fascinat- ite Valley? What impact did Roosevelt’s ing historical tidbits, discussions on support and ratifi cation of the Antiquities current exhibits, and advance notice on Act have on the national parks and other featured speakers. The website is http: protected areas? Why is there no landmark //www.grovelandmuseum.org. FALL INTO READING! all arrived with a bang! In fact, two Conference in 2006. Stay tuned in for storms pounded the foothills with later news! Fmany bangs of thunder, streaks Meanwhile, back at the Friends of the of lightning and brief but powerful Groveland Library, these following events Fall Ope rain. Cooler days and chilly mornings and are ongoing: n Hou nights fi nd us reaching for warm sweaters, se! hot soup and, of course, a good book to • Book Nook sales every Saturday read by a cozy fi re. from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM except The Groveland Library is just the place the following dates: to fi nd that special book or two with fi ne November 26th, December selections of new novels, biographies and 24th, and December 31st due to mysteries arriving each week. Come in holidays. Don’t forget to keep and check out the new DVD’s and maga- those great donations coming in.

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2005 cluding one bookcase fi lled with Caldecott • Bookleggers began their twice OUNTAIN and Newberry award winners. monthly visits to Tenaya School in The big news is the submission by our grades K-3/4. OVEMBER

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INE and membership and conference costs for worthwhile organization? Call Revea P two library representatives to attend the Mayhew at 962-5515 for membership 40 Public Library Association Biannual information. 41 Congratulations Gloria Marler’s 1914 Lozier Model 84 to the ‘49er Festival • Best ‘49er Theme – Cherylanne and Peter Schimmelfenning from Parade Winners! the Hotel Jeffrey by Dar Brown, Parade Co-chair • Best of Theme – Junior – “The Nugget Sisters and the Sheriff” udges Rosemary Adams, Linda Dahl, – Sage Maddalena, Hannah Clark John Swanson and Greg Trine had a and Caty Amos Jvery difficult time choosing winners • Best of Theme – Adult – So- among all the wonderful entries in this nora A’s Car Club year’s parade. After much deliberation, • Best of Parade – the beautiful they finally selected: horses and riders from Cocina Michoacana • Best Mounted Junior – Heidi McAdams We were delighted to welcome back the • Best Mounted Adult – Country entry from Yosemite National Park,as they Mountain Riders have been unable to participate for several • Best Walking Junior – the kids years and also Dave “Stilts” Volponi, who from the International Children’s is usually thrilling circus goers at this time Day entry with Dr. Donna of year. Wines Many thanks to our wonderful Grand • Best Walking Adult – The Dog- Marshal, Winnie Black, who looked beau- gone Gorgeous “All Jingle Dog tiful riding in splendor in Larry and Nina Band” Jobe’s vintage car. Thanks also to local • Best Float – Hetch Hetchy As- band Rock Slide who stepped up and did sociation of Realtors an extra performance following the parade • Best Motor Vehicle – Ric and when we had an unexpected cancellation.

It was a great parade!!! Thanks to everyone who participated and the hundreds of folks who lined the route to enjoy the show.

Community Christmas Basket Program by Patti Beaulieu Important Date Reminders for Applications Please mark your calendar for the following days at the Groveland Com- Caregiver ll the preliminary processes are in munity Hall: Groveland & Surrounding Area Only place for the Groveland Area 2005 Christmas Basket Program and • Application Days: Friday, November 4 A P Reasonable Rates • Excellent References things are moving right on schedule. Co- (10 a.m.– 2 p.m.) and Thursday, Novem- INE

Any Shift including 24-hour care Chair, Dar Brown, and I appreciate all the ber 10 (4 p.m.-7 p.m.) – you only need to M 2005 Private home care only calls we’ve received from those who have come to one to apply for a basket. OUNTAIN either volunteered again this year or have • Wrap/Assembly Days (Crunch Week): decided to come on board for the first time. December 13-16 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

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INE P.O. Box 951 • Groveland, CA 95321 Without these generous folks, this Dar @ 962-5930 if you have any ques- P project wouldn’t exist, so a huge thanks tions about a donation, volunteering or 42 goes to all of you. receiving a basket. 43 49er Festival Parade “BEST FLOAT” Shop For AVON Features Sponge Bob Square Pants & Friends for GAINS Health Care Drive From Your Home by Carolyn Botell, Association Executive Officer Miriam Martin, RE/MAX Yosemite Gold Hetch Hetchy Association who made the Sponge Bob costumes; Call MARIE WIGGS, of REALTORS® Steve and Racheal Karunos and Michelle your independent AVON Salesperson Perreira with REMAX Yosemite Gold or this year’s 49er Festival Parade, and Greg Cramblit with United Mortgage at 209/962-5242 •Personal Delivery the Hetch Hetchy Association of who helped with the float decorations, and FREALTORS® teamed up with James & Laurie Nagle, Coldwell Banker the Groveland Area Involved Neighbors MLP who provided the helium for the (GAINS) to support having a Community balloons. Medical Clinic in the Groveland area. Our Here is a photograph of the float and float riders and walkers featured Sponge crew: At right are Richard Bonander, Ea- Bob and his friends, Patrick, Squidward, gle One Home Inspections & Terri Perry. Mr. Crab, and Plankton in various states At left is Miriam Martin, RE/MAX, with of injury, showing how much we need that Bill Emanuel, Yosemite Region Home clinic here on the hill! We owe these much Inspections and Hanna Bodle (above, on loved cartoon characters, who were ac- float) in her nurse’s uniform. The children companied by dancers from the On Stage include: Mackenzie Demmers, Shawnee Dance Studio and children from Sweet Taylor, Alli Brower, Sarah Taylor, and Pea Day Care, for receiving the “BEST Kathy Pesiska with Sweet Pea Day FLOAT” award! Care, as well as Mackenzie Klein, Kas- Thank you to members and friends of sandra Bigger, Taylor and Kylie Gempler, the Hetch Hetchy AOR who helped with Danielle Perreira, Madison Sherman, the float: Richard Bonander, Eagle One Emma McAndrews, Sarah Newcomb, Home Inspections and his family who Warren Sorrensen, Summer Avery, Ian loaned their truck; Ann Powell, REMAX Campbell (Plankton), Daniel Martin Yosemite Gold who loaned their trailer; (Squidwark), Beau Cazzar (Sponge Bob), Austin Bonander (Mr. Crab), and Warren Sorenson (Patrick). And here is a photograph of our BEST FLOAT award being accepted by David Lint, Sugar Pine Realty, our 2005 Hetch Hetchy Board of Directors Presi- dent, with Barbara Broad from GAINS, Miriam Martin from RE/MAX, Darlene Brown with Sierra Homefinders, and Richard Bonander with Eagle One Home Inspections. P INE M 2005 OUNTAIN OVEMBER L AKE • N N EWS EWS N • N AKE L OVEMBER 60 Units - 6'x8' to 10'x30' OUNTAIN

Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Daily 2005 M Located on Elderberry Way off Ferretti Rd. near PML Airport INE P 42 209/962-5360 43 P INE M 2005 OUNTAIN OVEMBER L AKE • N N EWS EWS N • N AKE L OVEMBER OUNTAIN 2005 M INE P 44 PAID ADVERTISEMENT 45 COMMUNITY CORNER able to use the pool free of charge. A detailed schematic floor plan can be Community found elsewhere in the paper in a full-page advertisement. Center This community center will be the first structure constructed at Long Gulch Ranch. It will be open to the public with Plans the fees charged based on the ongoing maintenance costs only. The initial construction cost will be paid by the develop- Unveiled ers of Long Gulch Ranch. Building these facilities and maintaining lans have been unveiled for the them for public use will be a requirement community center planned to of Long Gulch Ranch receiving water and Pbe built at Long Gulch Ranch. sewer services from the Groveland Com- There will be a six-lane, heated, indoor munity Services District. The developers of swimming pool, a separate 1,000 square Long Gulch Ranch will also pay all of the foot aqua aerobics pool, a fitness center, costs associated with bringing these water locker rooms and a multi-purpose room and sewer services to the property. “Long with adjacent kitchen facilities that will Gulch Ranch will not cost the citizens of accommodate 400 people for a meal. Groveland one penny,” stated Levin. “This is what the people of Groveland When asked why such extensive facili- said they wanted,” according to Dan ties would be built for public use, Levin re- Levin, the local resident responsible for sponded this was the best win-win situation Long Gulch Ranch. “However, this is a he had encountered in 26 years as a real work in progress and I am actively seek- estate developer. “The residents of Long ing additional community input about the Gulch Ranch will benefit because they will details related to these facilities.” have access to a much larger facility than 372 Levin cited the swimming pool as an homes would normally support. The people example. Last month he advertised that it of Groveland will benefit because they will would be eight lanes wide but his architect have access to facilities that otherwise would advised that this was too large and too not be available. Everyone will enjoy the intimidating for most recreational swim- buzz of activity as the different components mers. So, the lanes were reduced to six, of this new community center are used and and the space for aqua aerobics expanded enjoyed by the entire community.” in size and made into a separate pool. The Questions, comments and suggestions six lanes in the main pool will still al- should be directed to Dan Levin at 962- low swim meets, and should Tioga High 0875 or 650-533-4400 (cell phone) or by School field a swim team, they would be e-mail to [email protected]. P INE M 2005 OUNTAIN OVEMBER L AKE • N N EWS EWS N • N AKE L OVEMBER OUNTAIN 2005 M INE P 44 PAID ADVERTISEMENT 45 LOCAL SCHOOL NEWS Tioga High School Gets Fire Truck Students uring the school year of 2003 the of students to choose between several other Meet Actor Principal of Tioga High School, ROP classes, this class was dropped from the Jeremy Sumpter DSandra Bradley, was looking for a schedule at the mid term. However the Tioga class for Tioga High School to fill the needs Class in Groveland continued to grow. This of the local ROP program and to further year, after graduation, three seniors from meet the need and interests of her students. Tioga went to work for the Forest Service She set her sights on a Fire Science class. and two Juniors also worked for the Forest The class would be taught at her school and Service under a special Tuolumne County also at the Don Pedro High School, both a Recreation program. part of the Big Oak Flat School District. A The third year of the class again saw three recent retiree from the U.S. Forest Service, more certified graduates employed at the Tom Atkin, was contacted and agreed to Forest Service and two Juniors were given help set up and teach the class. the opportunity to work under the special Twelve to fifteen students were signed Tuolumne County Recreation program. up for the class at each school respectively However, even with this successful and the program began. At the end of the employment of students, there was still first year four graduating Seniors received something missing in the program. The Brittany Bradley with Actor Jeremy Sumpter at the Iron Door credit at Modesto Junior College and the Forest Service, C.D.F and Groveland U.S. Forest Service for parts of the class. Community Service District Fire Dept. very year the Eddie Money Celeb- ceived the “Best Performance in a TV Movie, rity Golf Tournament fund-raising Mini-Series or Special - Leading Young Ac- Three students went on and gained employ- were helping with special equipment and event brings celebrities of all kinds tor.” Jeremy also got to play “Peter” in the P.J. ment with the U.S. Forest Service and one tools; Full Wild Land and Structor Turn E to Groveland. Tioga High School got a treat Hogan version of Peter Pan on the big screen. student with the Don Pedro Recreation Outs, SCBA’s (Fire fighting breathing this year. They got to meet a celebrity their His latest movie, The Sasquatch Dumpling /Turlock Irrigation District. devices), Hand tool, ladders and more. own age—actor, Jeremy Sumpter. Gang comes out in early 2006. In the second year of the program, This was tremendous support, but what Jeremy’s first role was inFrailty , directed In the future, Jeremy hopes to also work another teacher, Robert Ott, was hired to was missing? A Fire Truck! by Bill Paxton. Next, Jeremy was chosen by behind the camera as a director. In his spare teach at the Don Pedro High School. Mr. Finally after a three year search, an En- Danny Glover to play Henry Sturbuck in the time he surfs, plays basketball, golfs and Ott was an active Federal Fire Fighter with gine dedicated to the class for training was Showtime original filmJust A Dream. He re- shoots pool. NASA who lived in the local area of the Don found and donated by the Tuolumne County Pedro High School. Unfortunately with the Fire Department. What a score! After con- GARROTTE LIONS OF GROVELAND SPONSOR class size dwindling because of the ability tact was made with Mike Newnan with the County, a special arrangement was made RED RIBBON WEEK AT TENAYA to have an Engine transferred to the School ELEMENTARY & TIOGA HIGH SCHOOLS District. The truck had been housed at the by Kay Glaves Smith Station Fire house six miles above the town of Groveland. After years of service ed Ribbon Week was celebrated by Kiki Camerena’s body was found one and going out on calls, it now makes it’s the Groveland schools October 23rd month later in a shallow grave 70 miles from to 31st. Michoacan, Mexico. new home with the Tioga Fire Department R The Groveland Garrotte Lions Club helped He had been tortured, beaten and brutally at Tioga High School. What a fitting retire- sponsor Red Ribbon Week by donating Red murdered. Mika would have to tell her three ment for this engine; staying in the local Ribbons carrying the messagage, “Its great to sons that their daddy would not be coming area, training our new young Fire Fighters be Drug free” and “Drug Free and Proud”. home again. and only six miles from her old home. These ribbons were worn by the students As news of this atrocity began to appear from Tenaya Elementary and Tioga High in newspapers, and on radio and television School along with the teachers and bus driv- broadcasts, many school parent associa- Stats: ers. Red ribbons were also tied around posts tions, already angry and sick of the killing Four years of ROP Fire Science. up and down the mainstreet of Groveland. and destruction caused by alcohol and other 68 students in 3 and 1/4 school years, Drug awareness is designed to encourage drugs in America, were looking about for completed or continuing students. the prevention of drugs and was spearhead- some way to proclaim their concerns and to 10 students now working seasonal or ed by Dave Palmer’s committee at Tenaya make a demand for action in their local com- full-time in the Fire Service field. school. They planned a great week for all munities. Several of these groups banded

the students.. together and selected a red ribbon as their P Teaching staff: Now for a review of the origination of symbol and set about creating a red ribbon INE Red Ribbon Week. campaign to show intolerance for drugs in M

2005 Tom Atkin, Retired, U.S. Forest Service On Thursday, February 7,1985, Enrique our schools, our work places and our com- OUNTAIN Shane Warner, Acting Chief, Groveland “Kiki” Camerena, 37, stashed his badge and munities. Community Services District & Crew. service pistol in his desk drawer and headed In 1988, with Nancy Reagan as honor-

OVEMBER Jim Burdick, Retired, Fire Capt. Specialist, for lunch with his wife, Mika. Kiki, a U.S. ary chair, an eight day “RED RIBBON L Paramedic, El Segundo, Ca. drug enforcement administrative agent, had WEEK” was proclaimed by the congress AKE • N

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Groveland/Big Oak Flat School District a multi-billion dollar drug pipeline which he In schools, in particular when everyone is OVEMBER expected extended into the highest reaches of wearing a red ribbon, this little piece of satin Left: Retired Firefighter Tim Atkins the Mexican Army, Police and Government. carries the message that it is, “OK, TO SAY OUNTAIN

and Firefighter Julie Rotero (left); John According to the DEA’s reconstruction NO TO DRUGS.” 2005 M Triolo and Judy Myers (right). of events, as he headed to lunch, five men Thanks go to Dave Palmer and his Com-

INE appeared at the agent’s side and shoved him mittee, plus the schools, for all the hard work P Above Left: With Tioga H.S. Principal, into a car. That was the last time anyone but they have put into the Red Ribbon Week pro- 46 Sandy Bradley (far right) his kidnappers would see him alive. gram. They are a real credit to Groveland. 47 LOCAL SCHOOL NEWS TENAYA’S STUDENT OF THE MONTH SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN Katie McDonald was selected as student of the month by all of the first grade teachers at Tenaya School. We all agree that Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive in Groveland’s Mary Laveroni Park Katie’s love of school, friends and family make her an ideal (formerly Wayside) on Saturday, December 10th, starting at student of the month. Katie takes delight in learning new things 3:30 P.M. and is always willing to share and help others. She is sunshine to all of us! Thank you Katie! Katie’s parents are Steven and Everyone is invited to join in the singing of Christmas Carols Kristine McDonald. with the Tenaya 6th thru 8th grade singing chorus under the direction of Diane Steel.

Santa arrives at 4 P.M. with candy canes for the children. Hot chocolate is being provided by the Garrotte Lions Club. There is fun for everyone, young and old alike. Lighting of the Christmas trees occurs at dusk (we hope). In the event rain comes to dampen our day, Santa will arrive in the local Groveland Fire Department station. This event is sponsored each year by the Groveland Garrotte Lions Club.

Tenaya School Helps Katrina Victims he students and staff of Tenaya El- come dump them into our large water jug ementary School in Groveland held daily. The students had a great time with Ta “What do you have to Spare for the drive. It was great to see the kid’s Victims of Katrina” drive. Ms. Jeffrey’s’ excitement as they brought the money 4th grade class came up with the idea to in. The grand total raised was $1885.47! raise money for the Katrina victims by On Thursday, October 13th, the Tenaya selling sno-cones. After that, they wanted Student Body presented the money to Beth to do something more so they came up Sanders from the American Red Cross. We with the idea of the drive. The drive lasted are very proud of our students, staff, and for two weeks. Marianne Quinn, Princi- parents for making this a successful drive pal of Tenaya distributed jars to all of the and helping the victims of Katrina. Way classrooms to fill and the students would to go Tenaya! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU hat a wonderful community we Hetchy Board of Realtors! have in the Groveland area! Just A special appreciation to the Lion’s Club Wthis month we have received for the dinner served at Tenaya’s Back To two generous donations. School Night. In addition to providing great David Lint, as a representative of the food, the Lion’s Club also donated all profit Hetch Hetchy Board of Realtors, present- back to our school. Wanda Day and Erma ed Mrs. Quinn with a check for $1,750.00. Millheim delivered a $150.00 check which The donation was made possible through will be used to purchase a replacement for proceeds from their annual golf tourna- our tattered American flag. These ladies ment. This money will be directed to as- also took our old flag to be properly dis- sist our at risk students with counseling posed of by the American Legion. Thank and tutoring programs. Thank you Hetch you Groveland Lion’s Club! P INE M 2005 OUNTAIN OVEMBER L AKE • N N EWS EWS N • N AKE L OVEMBER OUNTAIN 2005 M INE P 46 47 COMMUNITY CORNER Come see us some Sunday. Presently we Religious Services WHO IN THE HECK are worshipping in the Catholic Church in Big Oak Flat. Our dear christian and generous BIG OAK FLAT BAPTIST CHURCH ARE LUTHERANS? Wards Ferry Rd., 3 blocks from Hwy. 120, Catholic friends have been generously allow- Pastor: Jim Lowe ince writing these articles, some people ing us to worship there until our own church Sunday School 9:45 AM, Worship 11 AM & 6 PM; have asked “Just who are Lutherans?” building is completed (just off Ferretti Road). This article will then give you a glimpse Wednesday Bible Study 7 PM S Our services are at 10:45 A.M. each Sunday of who we are. First of all, we are your neigh- and last only one hour with refreshments CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF bors, active in the community and can be re- afterwards, weather permitting. When you LATTER DAY SAINTS ferred to as average “Joes and Janes”. worship with us and allow yourself to be IN 19870 Hwy. 120, Groveland 209/852-9600 Regarding our Sunday services, we Branch President: Ronald J. Dugdale the service, you will feel the Spirit. You will pray as The Lord has taught us, The Lord’s Sun. Sacrament 10 AM, Sun. School 11:15 AM know you are in the House of Worship. Sun. Prsthd Mtg. & Women’s Relief Soc. noon Prayer. We believe, as everyone should, in Yes, we are ecumenical. We cordially The Ten Commandments. We further believe welcome everyone, regardless of their faith. BUCK MEADOWS that they ARE commandments and not of After all, there is only one God and he does COMMUNITY CHURCH multiple choice. When one attends our ser- not discriminate as to what faith you are. Our Old Hwy. 120 & Buck Meadows 209/962-5789 vices, you are a worshipper, not a spectator. Pastor: Larry Hashman 209/532-7127 counseling membership and strong number of attending You will be invited to listen to God’s Word Sunday School & Worship 10 AM friends who are not Lutheran make up our Weds. Potluck & Bible Study 6-8 PM/Food Pantry Open and to receive Holy Communion. You will congregation. We had a Jewish organist for 3rd Sun. Potluck after service have the opportunity to confess your faith, many years until he relocated and we are to praise God, to pray to offer yourself for now privileged to have an Adventist organ- EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH God’s mission and to share the Peace of The ist. Our Council and committees are made up OF GROVELAND Lord with other worshippers. of Methodists, Catholics, Presbyterians and 19172 Ferretti Rd., 209/962-7131 The pattern for Lutheran worship as a con- Senior Pastor: Ron Cratty others. A retired Presbyterian minister and his gregation is called the Liturgy. Liturgy is work- Services: Traditional 9:30 AM, Contemporary 11 AM, wife attend our services even though they are Adult Bible Class 11 AM, Mid-week Bible Studies ing with words and actions to honor God. Be non-Lutherans. Occasionally he substitutes in (please call for information) open to The Holy Spirit who will draw you conducting a service and this is ecumenical as into a congregation at worship, as an active it should be. Many faiths are included on the and bring them Unto Him. His next statement FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH participant. The Liturgy will not only be in a Altar Guild, Bible Study Group and impor- was “your congregation may not realize it but 18717 Main St., Groveland book but also in you. You can experience God they are already into the future in terms of an Youth Pastor: Matt Mariscal tantly so in the physical labor of volunteers and his people as you listen, pray, sing, praise building of our new church. ecumenical movement.” We therefore believe Sunday Worship 10:45 AM; Christian Ed. Hour just as The Rev. Billy Graham’s signature (groups for all ages) 9:45 AM and share in the Sacraments. We all can experi- Recently I was back in Ohio to attend the Child care provided at all services ence afresh the message of great joy that “God funeral of my sister who belonged to a large hymn states: “Just As I Am, I Come.” So we Weekly Home Bible Study, call for times is among us.” Whenever we gather to hear the progressive Lutheran Church. After the funeral invite you to come. Word and to receive the Sacraments, Jesus is the senior pastor and I had a nice discussion Come visit with us, be part of the GRACE EPISCOPAL MISSION there in our midst — be sure of that. about our own churches. When I told him of our ecumenical movement. We welcome you At Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Hwy. 120, While there is much flexibility, some size and that we were still building a church, warmly. Praise God, Thank You Jesus, Big Oak Flat Thank You Holy Spirit. Fr. Jim Stout 209/962-1899 or 209/768-0450 people say the Liturgy is doing “the same he was amazed. He was further amazed when Services 2nd & 4th Sundays 4 PM old thing.” But think of the Liturgy as lovers I told him of our congregational makeup. He who keep saying “I love you” over and over. was quick to offer us congratulations on our PEACE BE WITH YOU. GROVELAND SEVENTH-DAY It is the same old thing too but because the ecumenical movement. He also stated that M. “Doc” Barto ADVENTIST relationship is active and growing, those same many churches, including his, are trying to MOUNTAIN LUTHERAN CHURCH 19585 Elder Lane, Groveland old words are constantly filled with new mes- www.mountainlutheranchurch.com Pastor: Ron Gerking include more faiths in their worship services. sages, feelings and enthusiasm. Credit for partial content to Augsburg Publishing Sabbath School 9:20 AM; Worship 10:50 AM Our Good Lord wants us to reach out to others Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:30 PM INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST 18829 Foote St., Groveland, 209/962-5122 Our Lady of Mt Carmel Christmas Faire Raffle Bonanza Minister: Wayne Sutton by Joan Herron Sunday Worship 10:30 AM; Bible Study ave you always wanted to fly over We have our usual display of Nativity Sets The Faire is our one and only fund-raiser Sunday 7 PM; Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7 PM Yosemite? Now you can! We have from around the World. There is a special raffle for the year and we truly appreciate your just the prize for you. Mick Hopson for a Nativity Set and also handcrafted items, support. Proceeds from the event will ben- JEWISH SERVICES H Call 209/962-5995 for more information will take you, the winner, and your two Christmas ornaments, decorative items and gift efit Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church Friday 7 PM followed by Kiddush guests in his high-wing Cessna 206 from baskets. We will have delicious home-made and local charitable organizations. Satruday 10 AM followed by Kiddush & Kibbitz PML airport for a flight over Yosemite. Mick pies, cakes, cookies, brownies, bread & rolls. Please come join us at the Faire Saturday, has over 35 years of experience with millions Our famous chili is served from 11am to 3pm. November 12th, at the Groveland Commu- MOUNTAIN LUTHERAN CHURCH of dollars of Air Force training. Come early before everything is sold out. nity Center from 10am to 7pm. At Our Lady Of Mt. Camel Catholic Church, There is also a raffle prize for a one-hour Hwy. 120, Big Oak Flat P party boat ride on Pine Mountain Lake for INE Pastor: Ralph B. Herman, 209/962-4064 Weedeating, Pruning, Tree Trimming, you and your 3 guests. Drinks and appetizer M Sunday Service 10:45 AM, 2005 Bible Study alternate Thursdays are provided. Yard Maintenance & Cleanup, Lot Cleanup OUNTAIN MountainLutheranChurch.com Lucky gals can win a prize for a pedicure and manicure at the newly opened Salon On & Clearing, On Site Burning, Hauling,

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related to how much we spend on water rates. Today, how we maintain our water system and the quality of staff we use to do it is regulated by the state. Water rates By Jim Goodrich, GCSD General Manager are also impacted by the number of customers (in our case, about 3,000) that pay efore I get started with a look at well as some organic matter contributed plant, the water is pumped up to the large for the operation and maintenance of our A ourDay water supply in system, the I want toLife by such thingsof asa decaying Drinking leaves that storage Water tanks that are scattered Drop around the complex water system. More customers Bremind you to vote in the upcoming settle in the lake. community. From there, the water fl ows by would lower the fi xed-cost portion of our GCSD Board election. We have important When the water is released from the gravity through a 70-mile network of water water bill but would impact the rural com- policy issues facing the District, such as mil- reservoir, it travels by pipeline and then distribution water pipes and eventually to munity atmosphere that we enjoy so much. lions of dollars in capital projects and the by tunnel beneath Groveland and Big Oak your home. So, I guess the answer to the question is potential for expanded residential and com- Flat, on its way to the San Francisco Bay The average water customer uses about how much are we willing to pay for a safe mercial development. In a small community area. The water takes about six hours to 4,000 gallons per month. Your water bill and reliable water supply in paradise? like Big Oak Flat and Groveland, every vote travel the 30 or so miles from the reser- is divided into two parts: fi xed costs and These and other issues are consid- counts. If you have any questions about the voir to Groveland. If you take Cherry Lake variable costs. The variable costs include ered each month by the GCSD Board of issues, I invite you to call any of our Board Road off of Highway 120, you will pass paying the City of San Francisco for the Directors. It is an important (and often members or me to get them resolved. through the Early Intake facility located water pumped out of the Mountain Tunnel; thankless) job. The people who have vol- One of the issues that the GCSD staff along the South Fork of the Tuolumne Riv- this is about 40% of the variable rate.About unteered their time to guide the District and Board must wrestle with each year is er. At this location, the water comes out of 20% pays for the electrical energy needed into the future deserve your consideration water rates. Are the rates too high? Are they a pipeline, passes through a hydroelectric to pump the water out of the tunnel and then at the voting booth on November 8th. too low to keep our water system safe and power plant, and then into the Mountain up to the storage tanks. The remaining 40% Please vote. reliable? Do we collect and maintain suf- Tunnel. The Mountain Tunnel runs about pays for the chemicals, laboratory costs, fi cient reserves? Answering these questions 18 miles from Early Intake to Priest Res- and other incidental costs associated with �� is complex and requires an understanding of ervoir located at the top of the hill above treating the water. � HetchHetch our water system and how it is managed and Moccasin. This tunnel runs directly under The other fee on the bill is the fi xed HetchyHetchy maintained. Before these questions can be the high voltage lines that run parallel to cost which pays for District labor and ReservoirReservoir addressed, I want to take you on a journey. Highway 120. So when you pass under other fi xed costs needed to monitor the � � Our water comes from the High Si- these lines near Sugar Pine Ranch, look water supply, maintain the water treatment � � � � � �� erra source of Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, down about 700 feet through solid granite plants, 70 miles of distribution pipelines, 2 �� which is owned and operated by the City and you will fi nd a 12-foot diameter tunnel booster pumps, and 5 storage tanks. This is & County of San Francisco. Water in this fi lled with pure mountain water. a big job that takes operators certifi ed by reservoir is among the most pure of any GCSD has two pumps that are installed the State of California. They not only fi x Big Second drinking water supply in the world—it in the tunnel that lift the water up to the the occasional leak in the pipeline but also Creek Garrote has so little minerals in it that it almost ground surface where the water is disin- maintain over 500 fi re hydrants and over a Shaft Shaft qualifies for “distilled” water status. fected with chlorine after which lime is thousand valves of various types. The 16 P INE While flowing over the granite rocks added to reduce the corrosive action of the dedicated men and women that are mind- M

2005 of the High Sierra, and while sitting in water on your water pipes. Yes! Pure water ful of your water system are also looking OUNTAIN Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, the water picks is corrosive, that’s why it is called the “uni- after the sewer collection and treatment up a few parts per million of minerals, as versal solvent.” From our water treatment systems that consist of a treatment plant, G.C.S.D. OVEMBER

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INE how the water system was maintained P 209/962-5557 Trish Bedford, Owner and how qualifi ed the maintenance and SanSan 50 operations staff were, which is directly Francisco 51 CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS Get what you want…Get rid of what you don’t want! SUBMISSION DEADLINE is the 10th of the month Email to [email protected] or fax to 209-962-0774 Please include your name, billing address & phone number Ads are 30 cents per word BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY RENTALS AVAILABLE SERVICES

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