About Calaveras County, CA

2M and 10K Run and Walk, Copperopolis

28 November, 2009

Well, another year rolls around and another run is going to happen. It's a 2M and 10K run and walk starting at town square. I am looking for 10 volunteers. The run is Nov 28, just after thanksgiving, it starts at 8am for registration. For more information, contact the Copper Area Business Association: Sue tacktoday@goldrush.com

Copperopolis, California was founded in 1860 by William K. Reed, Dr. Allen Blatchly, and Thomas McCarty, at the site of the second big discovery of copper ore in the region (the first was nearby Telegraph City).

The town grew rapidly, as the need for copper during the Civil War to make bullets was great. Several brick structures remain in Copperopolis. The largest was once the Federal Armory and served as headquarters for the 3rd California Infantry soldiers and the Copperopolis Union Guard, a military company organized of volunteer miners during the Civil War.

After the war ended, the expense of mining and shipping copper proved to be too high and the population dwindled as the mines closed. However, a Boston company purchased the mines in the 1880s and mining operations resumed. The town went through boom periods during the two World Wars, when demand for copper went up again. By the time the mines closed in 1946, according to the U.S. Bureau of Mines, they had produced 72,598,883 pounds of copper worth over $12 million.

What a really great weekend of music and cowboy poetry! The music was incredible and poetry wonderful and entertaining. Rush Creek was amazing! I am trying to put videos of the performers and and the Emcee, McAvory Layne or rather Mark Twain. Also present with his great works of Art was Doug Robbins. His watercolors of Cowboys and their environment are both educational and revealing. He paints cowboys in the style of dress particular to where they are from. He is a friend to the cowboy and his work. Watch in coming blogs for video clips.

Rhymers Rodeer at the Carson Valley Inn was held Nov. 6 and 7th 2009. It was great! The performers were Jancie gilbertson, Walt "Bimbo" Cheney, Rod McQueary, and The band Rush Creek with Randy Pollard, John McLain, Paul Carelli and charlie Edsall. It was great to say the least.. McAvoy Layne was the host and emcee. He is well known for presenting the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain. McAvory's satire and humor are showcased the Cowboy poetry and songs. What a week end.

It is that time of year again. The Lake Tulloch Tootsies are getting ready to put up the Angel Tree at the Umpqua Bank. This year there is even greater need than in the past. Go to the tree and pick a special Angel card. Each card has the needs of a special child in our community. I have been amazed each year when children are asked for what they want for Christmas from Santa they will reply a blanket, pillow, or coat. Many have to be encouraged to ask for a toy! Each card has necessary information of your special Angel such as size, age and needs/wants. Please watch for the tree and sign up if you can, the need is so great and very much appreciated by people in our community.