The Kiwanis Club of Mariposa thanks all of Mariposa for turning out for the 17th annual July 4 Celebration and Fireworks.

We particularly thank the following for their assistance and support: CAL FIRE, Inky's Basement Band, Holcombe Excavating, Linda Jimenez, Lupe Camorlinga, The Pampered Chef, Porter for Patriots, Rite Aide, Scott Violette, Helga's Sparkles, You Sweet Thing, Ethos, Happy Burger, Mariposa Lumber, United Security Bank, High Country Health Food, Miners Mix, CKC Laboratories, Westamerica Bank, Triangle Market, Foster True Value Hardware, Pizza Plus, Sierra Telephone, and Yosemite Bank.

Also, thanks to the following for providing raffle prizes: Sierra Meadows Country Club, Queen's Inn/Idle Winery, Sugar Pine Railroad, Grace Note Chimes, Mariposa Computers, Mariposa Auto Body, Native Earth, Granville's Speedie Lube, NAPA, Coast Hardware, Pony Espresso, Bootjack Market and Deli, Clip Joint, Weigle Jewelry, Windows on the World, Pizza Factory, No Jokaroca, Mariposa Coffee Company, Mary Kay Cosmetics, the Company Store, Butterfly Cafe, and Savoury's.

Special thanks to the VFW Color Guard, and masters of cermony Doug Binnewies and Janet Bibby.

We apologize if we've overlooked someone.

Helen Kwalwasser and Eleanor Keuning, co-chairpersons

of the 17th annual July 4 Celebration and Fireworks