December 17, 2009 RSS feed / Local News

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JCF’s Bill visits Mariposa Rotary

CONTRIBUTED BY MARILYN SAUNDERS
Chuck Bill, CEO of the J C Fremont Healthcare District, updated the Mariposa Rotary Club this week. The district provides a wide range of services for the community with three clinics across the county. More...

MCRCD sells wildflower seeds

The Mariposa County Resource Conservation District is selling its popular wildflower seed mix and poppy seed packages for the 2009-10 growing season. The seeds make good Christmas presents or stocking stuffers. More...

USFS announces MTM plan

The Forest Service has announced that Forest Supervisor Susan Skalski has signed a Record of Decision approving the selection of Modified Alternative 1 for the Stanislaus National Forest (NF) Motorized Travel Management (MTM) Environmental Impact St More...

Santa stops at bank

Santa Claus will be at Yosemite Bank on Dec. 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. He will have candy canes to give to all the girls and boys who see him. More...

Michael is princess

Carole Michael was crowned the 2010 Princess by Xi Phi Upsilon at last month’s meeting held at the home of Ina Linderman. Michael was surprised when Ti Shackleton, the 2009 princess, placed the crown on her head. More...

Rotary backs 'Shop with a Cop'

MARK JONES, OF THE MARIPOSA SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, ACCEPTS A CHECK FOR $750 FROM KRIS CASTO, PRESIDENT OF THE MARIPOSA ROTARY. More...

MCHS grad is Atwater Teacher of the Year

Theresa Cayous was presented the Shaffer Elementary School Certificated Employee of the Year (also known as Teacher of the Year) award by the Atwater Elementary School District at its board meeting on Dec. 8. More...

Home heating poses some safety concerns

Home fires often occur during the cold winter due to dangerous heating equipment or unsafe practices. CAL FIRE has some important safety tips to help keep the home safe and warm this winter. More...

Coulterville plans free holiday dinner

Friends and neighbors will join at the free holiday dinner on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. It’s the Coulterville Community Club’s annual Christmas gift to the community and is a cornerstone of Christmas In Coulterville. More...

CDFA reminds consumers to check receipts

The holiday shopping season is underway and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reminding consumers to always check their receipts for accuracy. More...

Lewin graduates

Air Force Airman Anthony R. Lewin graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. More...

It just comes natural

STUDENTS FROM DUNCAN HIGH SCHOOL WORK ON PLANT IDENTIFICATION DURING THE MARIPOSA FFA NATURAL RESOURCE COMPETITION LAST WEEKEND. More...

Mariposa Farm Bureau earns award of excellence

After being evaluated on its activities involving membership service, policy implementation, leadership development, agricultural education and public relations, 20 county Farm Bureaus in California earned recognition for their work during 2009, at More...

CAL FIRE Chief Gregory retires

After more than 30 years with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Chief Candace Gregory has announced her retirement. More...

MSO prepares holiday concert

The Mariposa Symphony Orchestra's annual Festive Holiday Concert will be presented Saturday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Fiester Auditorium of Mariposa County High School, led by the orchestra's founding Music Director and Conductor Les Marsden. More...

Deadline nears for crab feed discount

The last day to purchase tickets at $25 per person for the Mariposa Lions Club 2010 crab feed is December 24. After that date, ticket prices will be $30 per person. More...

CAL FIRE offers holiday safety tips for residents

Each year during the holiday season fires injure 2,000 people in the U.S. and cause over $500 million dollars in damage. By following these holiday safety tips residents can help keep their family and home firesafe this holiday season. More...

Pierce elected to CFBF Board of Directors

Eight members were newly elected to the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) Board of Directors. More...

Rotary supports festival

KRIS CASTO, PRESIDENT OF MARIPOSA ROTARY, PRESENTS A CHECK FOR $300 TO PETER SCHIMMELFENNIG, DIRECTOR OF THE MARIPOSA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. More...

County Fire reminds residents to be cautious

Contributed By Debbie Cook Recent inclement weather brought snow levels to areas that don’t normally see snow. Add to that the freezing temperatures that are creating icy conditions. More...

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