Equipment whiz



Response to pine die-off is meeting topic

Qualified contractors are invited to join job-hiring list

The Forestry and Fuels Management Committee of the Mariposa County Resource Conservation District (MCRCD) is sponsoring a workshop on conifer (pine) tree mortality and oak morbidity. The workshop will be held in the Sequoia Hall (Building A) at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds, on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is free and everyone is welcome to […]

Correction



In the March 5 issue, the wrong fire company was given for firefighter Paul Lockwood. It should be Midpines Station 36.

Arts Council is holding classes for local children



The Mariposa County Arts Council is holding art classes for children, beginning next week. A painting class for 6 to 8 year olds will be held on March 23 and 30, and will be taught by Madelyn Mc- Grath. Children must be registered for this class by March 16. A papermaking class taught by Jeannine Andre for 6 to 8 […]

Helping the Grizzly Band



May 1 is Butterfly hat deadline



The Mariposa Butterfly Festival’s hat contest will be held on Friday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds in Building A. The deadline for entries is May 1. Entries may be taken on the evening of the contest, but pre-registration is recommended. The contest is open to both men and women. People who want to know the […]

Event to focus on community ideas



A gathering hosted by the local Ever Better Community group will be held on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. The day will start with a discussion of ideas, and then attendees can go to smaller sessions that interest them. Some of the topics discussed will include a Mariposa Yosemite climbing museum, […]

In defense of Walter



I was appalled to read the article (“Merchants mull homeless crisis,” March 12) regarding the homeless, or apparently only Walter, as the article focused on him and barely touched on the subject of other homeless people living in town. You should all be ashamed of yourselves. Walter has been a Mariposa community member longer than most. What I love about […]

Let’s grab L.A.’s water



We should study the feasibility of bringing Colorado River water to the San Joaquin Valley. We could reverse polarity on the pumps in the South Valley and build a pipeline to the San Luis Dam and fill that reservoir, then extend the pipeline north as needed. We would have to install new pumps on the south side of the mountains […]

Open Arms is a necessity



Homelessness is increasing everywhere, not just in Mariposa. I can understand Susan Clark’s anger at the inconsiderate people who have caused her problems. However, without Mariposa Open Arms there would be a lot more people sleeping in the park and roaming the streets at night. The folks who stay at MOA are considerate, helpful and clean up after themselves and […]