POPPY TRAIL IN THE NEWS

January 29th, 2006 Check out today’s Stockton Record (Sunday, January 29) for a terrific article about the West Calaveras Poppy Trail (it’s available via www.recordnet.net). There was also a wonderful front page story in the Valley Springs News last week and there will be a wrap-up this week as well as a feature in the Calaveras Enterprise too. And now we would like to again publicly thank our Premier Sponsors: Jana Begor-Yoes (Century 21 Tri-Dam Realty), Joan Bohl (Pawier, Inc.), Paul & Juanita Bridges (Realty World), Busy Bee Realty, Calaveras Visitors Bureau, Chuck & Bonnie Cantoni, Robert DeMarco (Top Quality Insulation & Fireplaces), Paul & Helen Gendler, Hank & Vip Hale (Blackjack Enterprises), Jeanne Martin (Century 21 Tri-Dam Realty), Carol Ann McDaniel (McDaniel Appraisal Co.), Michael McDaniel (Candidate for Supervisor, District 5), Sharon Mejia, Manuel & Rose Marie Mendonca, Michael Nemee (Trinitas Olive Oil), Steve & Pat Nemee, R3 Real Estate Center, Charles & Susan Range, Hedy Rogers (RE/MAX in the Country), Diamond RB Ranch, LLC, Larry & Fran Rupley, Jack & Judy Setzer, Mick & Pat Stockard (Calaveras Nursery), The Valley Springs News (Nick Baptista & Vip Hale), Phil & Liz Weaver (Sheng Chi Kung Fu), Diana Wheaton (Cebtury 21 Tri-Dam Realty), and Bob & Lynn Wilson. Thank you all!! Filed under: News - Main, Wallace/Burson Assoc. by Sal | Comments (1) WEST CALAVERAS POPPY TRAIL A MAJOR SUCCESS! January 24th, 2006 The Wallace/Burson Association is wrapping up our very successful FIRST ANNUAL WEST CALAVERAS POPPY TRAIL. As of today, we have had requests for (drumroll!) *** 45 POUNDS *** of poppy seed for folks to plant at home and *** 30 POUNDS *** for us to plant along the highways. This project has captured folks’ attention and enthusiasm all over Calaveras County! Please join us Saturday, January 28, 10 a.m., Wallace PO (corner of Hwy. 12 and Camanche Parkway), to celebrate together, to give special mention to our PREMIER SPONSORS, and to help plant the field across the street with some of our donated seed (so wear sturdy shoes!). This project has also captured the attention of the press, so there will be representatives from several newspapers. Also, watch for some of us broadcasting seed on Thursday around lunchtime, and we will also be out seeding on Friday… SO … if any of you have a little time to join in, please call Fran Rupley 763-5305. If there is still work to be done on January 28, we’d appreciate any help then too! Filed under: News - Main, Wallace/Burson Assoc. by Sal | Comments (0) WALLACE/BURSON ASSOCIATION REACHES 100-MEMBER MARK January 7th, 2006 BURSON, CA – January 7, 2006 – The Wallace/Burson Association has reached an unprecedented milestone with the enrollment of its 100th member. The non-profit community organization, founded in 1999, is now the largest of its kind in Western Calaveras County and one of the largest in the entire county. “We’ve spread the word about who we are and what we do and the community has responded,” said Sal Manna, the group’s president. “We are the only viable voice and resource for our corner of the county. Our growth will help continue our goal–the betterment of the communities of Wallace and Burson.” The WBA also announced a slate of 2006 activities. Currently underway is the First Annual West Calaveras Poppy Trail. Upcoming events include a St. Patrick’s Day “Luck O’ The Irish” Dinner & Bingo (March 17), the annual Easter Egg Hunt (April 9), a WBA Rummage Sale (May 27), a Cowpie Social (June Date TBD), the inaugural Field of Flags (July 4), the Second Annual Burson Founders Day (September 16, this year honoring the town of Wallace), Halloween events, the Santa Smiles holiday program for disadvantaged members of the community and many others. For information on the WBA, please call (209) 547-3244 or e-mail WallaceBursonAssociation@yahoo.com. Filed under: News - Main, Wallace/Burson Assoc. by Sal | Comments (1) WEST CALAVERAS POPPY TRAIL December 31st, 2005 Dedicated to the beautification of the Highway 12 gateway to Calaveras County, the Wallace/Burson Association invites you to join us in creating THE FIRST ANNUAL WEST CALAVERAS POPPY TRAIL… We invite you to participate by purchasing California Poppy seeds packaged by the WBA between the dates of Jan. 2-21, 2006, and either broadcasting your seeds along your neighborhood roads or donating your purchase to be broadcast by the WBA on Jan. 28 along the Hwy. 12 corridor starting at the Calaveras County Line. The cost of $2 for a full 1 oz. package of seed is a great bargain, and tax-deductible. A purchaser of 25 or more packages will receive a certificate of participation as a PREMIER SPONSOR and will be thanked in the local media. To reserve your purchase, please send your payment to – Wallace/Burson Association PO Box 103 Wallace, CA 95254 Your seeds will be mailed or personally delivered to you, to be planted immediately to take advantage of the rainy season, or join us on Jan. 28! Please call us with any questions or to make arrangements for your purchase at (209) 547-3244 or e-mail WallaceBursonAssociation@yahoo.com.