Among the decorations, gifts and gatherings of loved ones, there’s perhaps nothing quite like family favorite foods that call to mind the joy of the holidays. Whether your loved ones relish building gingerbread houses or dining on an all-in feast, looking forward to annual traditions is part of what makes the season so special. This year, you can add to ...

Ruth Loevsky was born at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, NJ, on December 27, 1930 to her parents Joseph and Jennie Loevsky. Ruth grew up in New Jersey with her older brother Lou until he joined  the military services but treasured him profoundly for her entire life. Ruth was married to Bob Rosenthal, who was the love of her life ...

Tollhouse – The Creek Fire Recovery Collaborative (CFRC) is hosting a resource event at the Eastern Fresno County Historical Society Museum on November 6, 2021from 10am to 2pm. This event will bring together community organizations that can share information and resources with the survivors of the Creek Fire. Organizations will have one or more tables where they will be distributing ...

OAKHURST — Soroptimist of The Sierras announces their CHILI COOKOFF fundraiser to benefit their Live Your Dream Program and Dream It – Be It conference for high school girls. The date is Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at the Oakhurst Community Center. It starts at 5:00 and ends at 9:00. There will be chili samples to taste, live music, lots of ...

MADERA — Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH), along with Madera Community Hospital (MCH), Valley Children’s Healthcare, and the Live Well Madera County (LWMC) partnership are seeking input from Madera County residents on health-related issues and concerns. The information collected will be used to help set future health community priorities as part of a new community health assessment set ...

Kathleen Joyce Read Gilkinson Oakhurst/Madera Ranchos, California January 22, 1927 – March 9, 2021 Kathleen (Kay) Joyce Read Gilkinson was born to Arthur Read and Mabel Ruby King Read on January 22, 1927, in Winnipeg, Canada. When Kay was very young, the family moved to Los Angeles, California. Kay had an older brother, Dan, and a younger brother, Art. Her ...

World traveler Janet (just call me Jan) Hannemann’s love of life and adventure did not come to an end with her death. Jan passed away on October 14th, 2021, at the age of 80 after a nearly 3-year courageous battle with brain cancer. With loved ones at her side, they will continue to carry on her legacy by living life ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Current poor dispersion conditions and a stable atmosphere across the Valley has led to an increase in PM2.5 (particulate matter 2.5 microns and smaller) concentrations across the region, which is more common during the cooler weather of the fall and winter seasons. Lingering smoke from wildfires in the region and residential wood burning activity in the cooler ...

Hearty snacks, seasonal sides, flavorful main dishes and tantalizing desserts all complement one another perfectly for holiday celebrations among loved ones. This year, when planning your menu, be sure to consider recipes that keep family and friends content from the moment they hang up their coats to the goodbye hugs. One delicious option is a satisfying bread bowl. This dish ...

Ronna Linda Adler was born on November 12, 1935, and passed away on October 17, 2021, in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. Ronna was an accomplished watercolor artist, landscape contractor extraordinaire, and lifelong lover of horses. She lived in Oakhurst for 40 years until moving to her daughter’s house in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, two years ago. Ronna was very active in the Oakhurst community ...