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85 Years of Water Service to the Community

OAKHURST–Happy 85th Anniversary to Walt Bannon Drilling. In today’s world, business longevity often means 20 years. Eighty years is unheard-of. But 85? Unbelievable. But that’s what Walt Bannon Drilling celebrates this month. Not only that, but it’s a family-owned and operated business that traces its lineage back three generations. Owner Chris Duncanson is the grandson of Walt Bannon and the son ...

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College District to Honor Muro de Honor Inductees Tonight

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FRESNO — State Center Community College District will honor the 2021 Muro de Honor (Wall of Honor) inductees during a special ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 8, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Arte Americas Casa de la Cultura in Fresno (1630 Van Ness Ave). This year’s inductees include Dr. Elizabeth Muñoz-Day RN, CHPN, CMSRN, Dr. Ray Ramírez, and Dr. Mark Sanchez. ...

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Get Ready for Snow, Everyone! Winter Weather has Returned!

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MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Finally, after a long dry November, winter weather is returning to our communities.  As you may recall, our last significant storm was near the end of October.  It included a flood watch and winter weather watch we reported here.  Since then, we’ve had unseasonably high temperatures and no precipitation.  According to the National Weather Service and other ...

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Largest Nautanki Folk Opera in U.S. to be Staged by FSU Prof

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FRESNO STATE — According to Fresno State communication professor Dr. Devendra Sharma, nothing compares to the satisfaction and fulfilling experience of watching the nautanki, a North Indian form of opera. His memories are enveloped by the beautiful singing backed by instruments and the presence of thousands of people standing on bullock carts and their roofs to reward the troupe with ...

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Supply Chain Challenges and What Shoppers Should Expect

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FRESNO STATE — Getting that special toy at the top of your niece’s wish list may be a little challenging this holiday season, according to Dr. Keith Story and Hai Ying Zhang of the Craig School of Business at Fresno State. Story, an assistant professor of marketing and supply chain management, and Zhang, a lecturer in global marketing and retail management, ...

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The Week’s Events – Mon., Dec. 6 – Sun., Dec. 12

OAKHURST–We’re in the thick of holiday celebrations now, with themed events occurring almost daily. Christmas events are marked in red. Do you know of events happening in our area (Eastern Madera County to Madera and northward to Fish Camp) that aren’t listed? Please let me know. I want to feature all events of interest to our residents and visitors. Email ...

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A Mission to Help Others

OAKHURST — There are those who see a need—despite perhaps having limitations themselves—and determine to meet it. Michele Gonzales is one of those. She regularly participates in the Sunday meals offered by Soup 4 Friends and also joins up with Mountain to Mountain Support Crew, both grassroots support groups who make it their mission to serve the needs of those ...

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How Art Shapes Our Lives: Woodblock Printmaking

By Sal Maccarone Long before the invention of moveable type and the printing press, wood was used as a means of transferring imagery, and for reproducing important documents in print. A form of woodblock printing was implemented by the Chinese to print books more than 1000 years ago. As a means of printing on cloth, the earliest known examples date ...

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Christmas Bazaar Tomorrow at the North Fork Town Hall

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NORTH FORK — The North Fork Boosters will again present the Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the North Fork Town Hall. There will be many exhibitors and customers to enjoy the return of this important and fun event. The North Fork History Group will be offering historic photos and other appropriate items to ...

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SNF Continues Prescribed Burning

North Fork – The Sierra National Forest (SNF) will continue prescribed burning within the Bass Lake Ranger District, beginning Friday December 3rd & Saturday December 4th as weather and air quality is optimal to start ignitions. These treatments will consist of understory burning removing fuels created during tree mortality, timber harvest, and is designed to reintroduce fire under controlled conditions ...

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