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June 10, 2010 / Local News

All scream for ice cream

WOODLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MONICA FIELDSTED BECAME A GIANT ICE CREAM SUNDAE ON JUNE 7, AFTER HER STUDENTS MET HER CHALLENGE TO READ 90 MILLION WORDS. More...

Tioga Road is open

Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher has announced that Tioga Road opened for the season on Saturday, June 5, for all vehicle traffic. More...

Daisy Troop says thanks

DAISY GIRL SCOUT TROOP 3083 ARE VERY THANKFUL FOR THE PEOPLE WHO HELP THEIR FAMILIES. More...

Ghost towns topic of local presentation at museum

CONTRIBUTED BY ROCHELLE FRANK An illustrated talk by Herb Wood describes "Ghost Towns of Merced County" on Sunday June 13, at 2 p.m. at the Mariposa Museum and History Center. More...

MCHS alumni picnic set

The Mariposa County High School annual alumni picnic will be Saturday, June 19 at the Fiske picnic area at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds, behind the arena, from 10 a.m. to evening. More...

County Fire shares summer safety tips

CONTRIBUTED BY DEBBIE COOK, MARIPOSA COUNTY FIRE PIO With the crazy weather we had this winter I must admit that I am looking forward to those summer days, fun in the sun, barbecues, spending time at the lake, riding bikes and just getting out More...

Greeley Hill dinner raises $37,000 for hall

Over 200 people participated at the Greeley Hill Community Hall fund raiser held May 22, hosted at the home of Miriam and Merlin Jones. More...

Auditions opened

The Golden Chain Theatre, located in Oakhurst, will be holding auditions for "Because Their Hearts Were Pure,” a melodrama by Morland Cary at 7 p.m. on both Tuesday and Wednesday, June 15 and 16. The play will run weekends from Aug. More...

La Grange community plans events

The La Grange Rebekah Lodge #323 will sponsor a rummage sale Saturday and Sunday, June 12 and 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m at the La Grange Mercantile, across the street from the IOOF Hall. More...

Rotary supports Habitat

CLIFF GARDNER, LEFT, A BOARD MEMBER OF THE MARIPOSA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GROUP, ACCEPTS A CHECK FOR $200 FROM MARIPOSA ROTARY PRESIDENT KRIS CASTO. More...

Farmers’ Market open

The annual Mariposa Certified Farmer’s Market is open and will run to Wednesday, Nov. 3. The market will be held at the Sixth Street parking lot on Stroming Road adjacent to the Creek Parkway. The hours will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. weekly. More...

NARFE members attend symposium

Members of Mariposa Chapter #2208 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) recently attended a California State Federation of Chapters Symposium. More...

Department of Fish & Game answers questions

CONTRIBUTED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME. More...

Waldron installed District V director

Connie Waldron of Mariposa was recently installed as District V Director, National Society Daughters of American Revolution. District V stretches from Bakersfield to Modesto in the San Joaquin Valley and includes seven local chapters. More...

Spurlin, Outreach Choir release CD

The International Evangelism Outreach Choir as recorded in Tanzania, Africa is now being released. More...

Presentations offered on Merced River Plan

Yosemite National Park has announced a series of presentations regarding the Merced River’s Outstanding Remarkable Values (ORVs). More...

Ewing Wing sets sale

On Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the annual Ewing Wing Memorial Garden yard sale will be held. The location is John C. Fremont Hospital at 5189 Hospital Road, in the Ewing Wing Memorial Garden. More...

Funds available for food and shelter

Mariposa County has been awarded federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. The 2010 grant of $14,495 will be distributed to local nonprofit and public organizations that provide food and shelter assistance. More...

JCF techs assist local Boy Scouts

CONTRIBUTED BY LORNA COCI For a Boy Scout, going to camp is one of those memorable life experiences. Helping to make it happen for Scout Troop 94, staff from John C. More...

Garden spotted in over flight

ON JUNE 5, MEMBERS OF THE MARIPOSA COUNTY ERADICATION OPERATION DISCOVERED A MARIJUANA GARDEN IN THE BEAR VALLEY AREA. AS A RESULT OF THE TEAM’S EFFORTS, 2,387 PLANTS WERE SEIZED. More...

Landfill manager informs local Rotary Club members

CONTRIBUTED BY TROY FOSTER Mariposa’s Rotarians last Thursday learned much about the Mariposa County Solid Waste and Recycling Center from its manager Dr. Michelle Miller, Ph. D. More...

Annual flea market set

The Mariposa County Fish and Game Protective Association will present its 45th annual Flea Market on Saturday, June 26. It will be held at the Fish and Game Hall on Darrah Road in Bootjack. Gates open to public at 6 a.m. Admission is free. More...

Zorro’s Back in Town” opens at Golden Chain

CONTRIBUTED BY CAROL KOVAC Who is Zorro? Where did he come from? The action takes place at the Hotel Cucaracha in Old New Mexico, which has been acquired by Buck Badum (Terry Hurt) at a game of cards. More...

Artists called for lockers

A metal box to protect a bike from the weather and vandals doesn’t have to be ugly. More...

PUBLIC HEALTH NOTES

Medical Emergencies

CONTRIBUTED BY DR. CHARLES MOSHER, MARIPOSA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER In years past, when people called 911 with a medical emergency, they expected to get an ambulance. And, in Mariposa County they did. Still do. But now they get a lot more. More...

Sierra Artists hold Fathers' Day raffle

Sierra Artists’ Gallery is having a Father’s Day raffle. Members have donated several pieces of artwork for the raffle. Tickets are $1 each, six for $5, and 15 for $10. Drawing will be held Friday, June 18 at the gallery. More...

Kiwanis begin planning for Fourth of July

The Mariposa Kiwanis Club is planning its 17th annual Fourth of July Spectacular at the Mariposa Fairgrounds. There will be crafts, vendors, food, DJ music, water slides, and free activities for kids. More...