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February 25, 2010 / Local News

Chamber talks tourney with Rotary

The May 8 Gold Rush Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce, was just one item of interest presented to the Rotary Club last week. Proceeds from this event will support the North County Volunteer Fire Department. More...

Water shutdown affects trout planting

The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) has minimized the impact on trout plants due to a water shutdown at Moccasin Creek Hatchery. The 32-day shutdown, which concluded Feb. More...

Golden Agers elect officers

The Golden Agers recently elected officers for 2010. They are Jim Johnson, president; Stan Rudd, first vice president, Hal Armogeda, second vice president; Larry Todd, financial director; and Dee Carr, secretary. More...

Patrons plan for 61st enchilada dinner

The 61st annual Hornitos enchilada dinner will take place on Saturday, March 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Golden Stag Hall in Hornitos. More...

SFC hosts two plein air events in Prather

Sierra Foothill Conservancy (SCFC) hosting a free two-day plein air paint-out event on the McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve in Prather on March 13 and 14 to celebrate conservation through art. More...

Gallery auctions three works

SIERRA ARTISTS GALLERY IS OFFERING AN AUCTION OF THREE PIECES OF ARTWORK. THEY ARE DISPLAYED AT THE GALLERY ON HIGHWAY 140 AND SIXTH STREET. More...

YNP begins scoping for rockfall zone

Yosemite National Park is initiating public scoping for the Curry Village Rockfall Hazard Zone Structures Project. More...

Snelling breakfast benefits the AHA

The Snelling Odd Fellows and Rebekahs invite residents to their Heart Fund pancake breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast is $5 for all you can eat at the Odd Fellows Hall in downtown Snelling on Highway 59. More...

Spring Fling nears

The eighth annual Spring Fling will be held on Saturday, April 24, at the Carroll Clark Community Hall in El Portal. More...

Soaking up the rays

THESE THREE GOSLINGS WERE SOAKING UP SUNSHINE EARLIER THIS WEEK NEAR THE OLD HIGHWAY POND AT LONG’S MARIPOSA RANCH. More...

Fish & Game answers consumers’ questions

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME

Question: I am quite concerned about the health of our deer herds and would like to know how proper management of deer hunting will contribute to long-term protection of the herds. More...

Fair lists important livestock dates

The Mariposa County Fair has listed important dates for livestock exhibitors. They are as follows: Birth Dates for Market Animals: Chevon Jan. More...

Yosemite Renaissance celebrates 25 years

Artists vie for $4,000 in awards

Yosemite Renaissance is celebrating its 25th anniversary year with an exhibit of 42 paintings, photographs, sculptures and drawings by 39 artists. More...

Brazilian teller and mime joins festival

Listeners of all ages attending the Mariposa County Arts Council’s 23rd Mariposa Storytelling Festival will experience the unique talents of world renowned storyteller and mime, Antonio Rocha on March 12 to 14. More...

Gleich celebrates 30 years with MCUSD

Dan Gleich has worked for the Mariposa County Unified School District for over 30 years. Gleich started off in the maintenance/transportation department and then he moved solely into transportation. More...

IOOF installs officers

At a recent meeting of Mariposa Lodge #39, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, officers were installed for the coming year. More...

Soroptimist learns about human services

CONTRIBUTED BY ANITA STARCHMAN BRYANT Curtis Hinton, Social Worker Supervisor of Adult Services for the Mariposa County Department of Human Services addressed Soroptimist International of Mariposa at its regular meeting held on Jan. 20. More...

History comes alive at museum

Residents can interact with 15 of Mariposa’s most noted historical characters at the Mariposa Museum and History Center’s, History Alive!, presentation on Thursday, March 11. Jessie B. More...

Butterfly Festival parade seeks entrants

The Butterfly Festival parade committee is looking for all organizations, groups, clubs, businesses, individuals, pets and county, state, federal government departments to enter in this year’s Mariposa Butterfly Festival Parade “Winged W More...

Relay for Life organizers host two events

Mariposa’s Relay for Life organizers are getting busy. The Sounds Like a Cure team is holding a karaoke night on Saturday, March 6 at the Best Western conference room. The cost is a $5 donation to enter the contest, plus $1 per song to sing. More...

MCUSD reviews data, plans for layoffs

BY JILL BALLINGER GAZETTE EDITOR

The Mariposa County Unified School District Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on Feb. 18 and dealt with a myriad of issues, ranging from suspension and expulsion data to special education to planning to consider layoffs. More...

County moves forward with grant to build community center and gym

BY JILL BALLINGER GAZETTE EDITOR

Mariposa County may be one step closer to the first part of seeing a long-time dream come true. More...

Coyote Howl plans begin

ARTISTS, CRAFTS PEOPLE, ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC CAR BUFFS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SIGNUP NOW FOR SPACE AT THE 25TH ANNUAL COYOTE HOWL AND CAR SHOW, TAKING PLACE ON SATURDAY, MAY 15 AT THE COULTERVILLE PARK. More...