HEAT WAVE BEGINNING TODAY----PLEASE USE CAUTION

This article (source: MyMotherlode.com) refers to Calaveras County but I can't image that we here in the greater Sonora area will not be affected.  Be alert!

Calaveras County, CA -- Calaveras County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to take precautions as we'll see steamy temps through next Tuesday. 

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement. They say the Mother Lode will see temps in the triple digits for the daytime. 

Calaveras County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services is highlighting the impending heat period for public awareness because we have been fortunate to have had relatively mild summer temperatures for the past two years. They say they're concerned some residents may not be as conscientious about heat safety as they were previously.

They say the warning is targeted at those who work in prolonged heat in outdoor occupations, children in their last week of summer break staying out in the heat, and to agricultural animals. They also caution the elderly, pets, and those without air conditioners.

Those who use fans instead of air conditioners will need to drink extra portions of water as fans will dehydrate a person faster than air conditioners. 

Here are some tips to beat the heat:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.
3. Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.
4. Wear light weight and light colored clothing.

From the National Weather Service:

CURRENT PROJECTIONS INDICATE THE HOTTEST DAYS WILL BE
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY WHEN HIGHS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY ARE 

EXPECTED TO RANGE FROM 105 TO 110 WITH TEMPERATURES IN 

THE MOUNTAINS IN THE 80S AND 90S. OVERNIGHT MINIMUM TEMPERATURES 

WILL ALSO BE WARM WITH VALLEY READINGS IN THE MID 60S TO LOWER 

70S WITH MAINLY 50S AND 60S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WARMER FOOTHILL 

LOCALES MAY SEE SEVERAL DAYS WITH OVERNIGHT MINIMUMS ONLY IN 

THE 70S.

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Please use precautions when you visit your cabin or just in your daily tasks this coming weekend.

This is the direct link to the National Weather Service site for our area:
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.08052761936274&lon=-120.18562316894531&site=sto&smap=1&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=text

FIRE STILL BURNING IN SOULSBYVILLE

Tuesday, 9.55 p.m.
Soulsbyville, CA --

CAL Fire says the fire has grown to 40 acres and is 20 percent contained and 16 engines are on the scene.  They say crews will continue to battle the blaze overnight.

The flames started at Armario Road and Elliot Road off of Soulsbyville Road. CAL Fire says two residential structures, one an A-frame and a stick frame, as well as one out building, one pick-up and one travel trailer were all damaged in the fire.

Tuolumne County Sheriff's Sgt. Jeff Wilson says there were no evacuations. However, CAL Fire says those people who left their homes vouluntarily when the fire first broke out will not be allowed back into the area. They say an evacuation center has been set up at the Soulsbyville Club House off of Willow Springs Road.

CAL Fire says power lines are down and nearly 1300 people are without power. PG & E is on the scene trying to fix the lines and restore power.

CAL Fire reports Soulsbyville Road is closed between Black Oak and Willow Springs Road. No word on what sparked the blaze, CAL Fire says they are still investigating.

Cooperating Agencies: Tuolumne County SO, Red Cross, Tuolumne County FD, Tuolumne City Fire District, CDCR, CHP, PG&E, Tuolumne Utility District

Click here to view a map of the fire area. (Not sure about this link working but you can find the map on MyMotherlode.com in the Soulsbyville Fire article.)

Click here to view photos taken by residents.  (Ditto re this link!)

Information taken from MyMotherlode.com

DIRECT USA FOODS! DON'T BUY FROM THEM IF THEY KNOCK ON YOUR DOOR!

Warning to readers in the Sonora, Mi Wuk Village, Sugar Pine, Twain Harte expanded area:  LOUSY MEAT!!!!  DIRECT USA FOODS SELLS FROZEN BAD FOOD--QUICK TO CASH YOUR CHECK--BUT DON'T EXPECT YOUR MONEY BACK, AND GOOD LUCK TO GET A CALL BACK.

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Russ and I were SUCKERS for this truck as it pulled up in our driveway, several months ago unfortunately.    Read this article (link below) from 2007!  It's still exactly the same.  They still exist and do business.  Complaints are from all around the country.  What this man (a food inspector) said is exactly what we experienced. 

Don't worry friends and family:  we will NOT serve you any of this meat.  I just want as many people as possible to avoid these low-life idiots.  How do I really feel??????  We've taken out 2 "T-Bone Steaks" for tonight's dinner and just thought we'd check out their website which they had the audacity to place on the box.  There's a pretty long line of people who have the same experience that we've had:  absolutely LOUSY MEAT!

Here's the complaint link:
http://www.ripoffreport.com/door-to-door-sales-people/direct-usa-foods/direct-usa-foods-sells-frozen-9s8cd.htm

Today's comments are from two very disgusted--with ourselves and this scum company--Mi Wuk Village residents.  Did anyone else fall for these jerks?  It's OK, you can admit it.  I am!!!  If our life style wasn't come/go while we are caregivers for Russ's son (ALS) we probably wouldn't have succumbed.  At least I hope we wouldn't have.  What were they doing on our little Mi Wuk roads?  Looking for "elderly" suckers?  Vacationer suckers at their cabins?  Make your backbone strong if these pushy people ever come to your door.  They're good.  In a bad way.

BEAUTIFY MI WUK CORRIDOR

On June 11, 2012 a large group of residents and local merchants met to discuss ways of cleaning up the Highway 108 corridor in Mi Wuk Village.  For quite some time there has been an area of blight along the corridor that is being cleaned up with the help of several agencies and volunteers.  In the spirit of community activism, the Beautify Mi Wuk Corridor (BMWC) campaign was initiated with the intent of making Mi Wuk Village “The Cutest Village in the Sierra”.  Listed below are some of the ideas that were proposed at the meeting.

Short term goals

• Clean up Highway 108 corridor
• Improve Mi Wuk Village signage
• Paint boarded up fronts of two vacant housing units where the County posted abatement notice
• Install donation jars for BMWC at various locations in Mi Wuk Village
• Contact California Highway Patrol regarding speeding issues
• Investigate Federal and State grants

Long term goals

• Install water to triangle area at Highway 108 and Pela Road Cutoff
• Plant poppies and lupines along the corridor
• Landscape triangle with seasonal flower
• Install flower boxes and barrels in front of businesses
• Install banners along the corridor

The following committees were formed:  Landscaping,  Clean up and maintenance,  Code Enforcement and Fundraising.

BMWC is researching different options for its group.  We have contacted the Mi Wuk Area Homeowners Association about the possibility of coming under its umbrella as a sub committee, and are also looking at proceeding as a separate entity.  We are still in the early stages of this new club and a decision will be made at a later date.

As part of BMWC, local merchants are working together to fund a new Mi Wuk Village sign for the triangle area.  We have contacted the water department to see about the possibility of installing a water line to this area.

It will take time and money to accomplish the BMWC goals.  If you are interested in donating your time or have wood to donate for the planter boxes, please contact me at the number or e-mail listed at the bottom of this article.

We have installed donation jars at several local businesses.  Or, if you wish to donate via check, please make them payable to Jody Villa or Marge Bowen, PO Box 426, Mi Wuk Village, CA  95346.  Every little bit will help to accomplish our goals to make Mi Wuk Village the “Cutest Village in the Sierra”.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.  I look forward to hearing from you.


Jody Villa
(209) 586-9434
Jodyvilla1@aol.com