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Lizz Wiles’ Minarets Sports Report

Written by Lizz Wiles — O’NEALS — At the first home game of the season, Minarets JV and Varsity Baseball played against Lindsay on Tuesday, Mar. 15. The Varsity Mustangs won with a score of seven to one in favor. “It was an all around good game with great defensive plays, great pitching from Aaron Hall, tons of strikeouts, and ...

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Shake! Musical Debuts With Live Band At GCT

OAKHURST — Ready for some old-time, good-feelin’ rock ‘n roll? Shake! the Musical opens at the Golden Chain Theatre on Friday, Apr. 1 and runs through Apr. 17. Billed as a “high energy original musical” by the team that brought Tin Pan Alley to town — James Mierkey and Jennifer Piccolotti — Shake! is family friendly fun, rated G for go ...

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One-Way Traffic Control On SR-41

COUNTY — The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in cooperation with Teichert Construction will commence one-way traffic control on State Route 41 in Madera County, as part of the ongoing passing lanes installation project near the 22 Mile House. The following one-way traffic control will be in effect starting next week, weather permitting, Caltrans reports. Beginning Sunday, Apr. 3 at 9 ...

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Minarets Digital Publishing Is Write On

Written by Rachel Hooker — O’NEALS — Digital Publishing/Creative Writing at Minarets High School is a good class that is a great beginning way to be published if you ever want to be a writer. Digital publishing provides young writers with a forum to share their work. We do creative stories, school-related articles, and children’s books. Already this year, several ...

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Innovative Environment For University-Level Work

Written by Evana Holevas — O’NEALS — Minarets High School provides both an innovative and friendly environment. From the affable students and teachers to the students’ freedom to research and share, Minarets truly is a special place. Unlike most schools, social media and phone use are encouraged at Minarets. Students are taught to utilize these important outlets to promote their ...

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Kindness In The Curriculum At Minarets

Written by Dalilah Ybarra — O’NEALS — A small public high school located within downtown O’Neals is most likely the friendliest campus in the Central Valley. Minarets is filled with joyous students, not to mention kind and caring teachers. Questions or concerns that students may possibly have about assignments are always met with helpful answers. Students aren’t ever afraid when it comes ...

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It’s Show Band Time

Written by Nicholas Hunt O’NEALS — What is Show Band, and why is it not in other schools? The Minarets Show Band is a new program developed as a CTE (Career Technical Education) oriented course, designed for top performers from all music classes offered at Minarets. That includes Guitar 1, Guitar 2/Recording, Rock Music Performance, Singer-Songwriter, Concert Band, Chorus, and Percussion. Show Band ...

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Stand Up Comedy And Stories Night

NORTH FORK — Have you ever thought of being a comedian? Friday night in North Fork you’ll have a chance to take your comedic self seriously, as the community is invited to The Studio for an evening of comedy and stories. The event comes on the heels of a triple grand opening of new stores in town. “If you ever ...

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Firefighters On Scene At House Fire In Oakhurst

OAKHURST — Firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in the Royal Oaks area of town, where the upstairs of a two-story, single-family residence is fully engulfed in flames. The home, which has a shake roof, is located on the northwest corner of Pine Ridge Road and Pine Ridge Way. The call went out at approximately 10:10 a.m. ...

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