By Sal Maccarone During the year 1990 I was just finishing up work for the grand opening of the Marriott Tenaya Lodge in Fish Camp. I had signed up for a big scope of things to do, and that made the project exciting because of the art that I was allowed to create. The owners and design team of the ...

One of the best parts of the holidays is the aromas and flavors of the season, from walnuts and cinnamon to peppermint and nutmeg. Sweet treats and mouthwatering desserts can bring family and friends around the table to celebrate the season together, one bite at a time. Need walnuts? Click here to order #1 top-rated Fisher Chef’s Naturals walnuts.  During ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations on State Route 49 next week in Mariposa County. Work is scheduled to be performed as follows: Route 49 One-way traffic control from Mocassin Creek to Bear Valley Road for crack seal operations beginning Monday, November 22, through Wednesday, November 24, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 ...

Oakhurst – The Madera County Board of Supervisors, at their November 2 board meeting, presented a proclamation to Candace Flammang in recognition of her many contributions to the library and the community and dedicated the Oakhurst Library Community Room as the “Candace Flammang Community Room”. For over forty years, Candace has been instrumental in many community efforts. For the last ...

Brenton James Mahar, Jr. August 13, 1943 – November 14, 2021 Brenton J. Mahar, Jr. (Sonny) of North Fork, CA, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the age of 78. He passed at home while surrounded by the love of his family. He was born August 13, 1943, in Attleboro, Massachusetts, to the ...

MARIPOSA — The Board of Directors of the John C. Fremont Healthcare District recently conducted their annual evaluation of Matthew Matthiessen, the District CEO. During his evaluation, Matthiessen not only declined a merit increase but requested the continuation of a salary reduction that he had already started to take a year and a half earlier. Shortly after COVID-19 hit in ...

FRESNO STATE — The College of Health and Human Services at Fresno State will celebrate 10 individuals for their contributions to the community during the 11th annual Health and Human Services Hero Awards, which will be held virtually at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, via Zoom. The awards recognize those making a difference in the fields of health and ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Around the world every year, an estimated 59,000 people die from rabies following a bite or scratch from an infected dog, according to the World Health Organization; almost half of them children under 15 years old. With preventive steps, including vaccination, you can protect your human and canine family members. In large areas of the world, rabies ...

Husband, Dad, Poppy, Uncle. Scott Harold Erickson was met at Heaven’s gates by some good dogs on October 12, 2021. Scott was born and raised in Ahwahnee, CA. He lived his life as a man should. He worked hard and took care of his girls. He was a logger, CAT skinner and a wood cutter. A jack of all trades, ...

OAKHURST–Fall is in full swing in Eastern Madera County, and there’s lots happening to take advantage of cooler temperatures and autumn colors. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Morning Yoga with Sarah 8:30 am – 9:30 am Oakhurst Community Center 39800 Road 425B, Oakhurst, CA 93644 – Phone 559/642-4448 Occurs: Every week on Tuesday until December 14, 2021 View Website Evening Relaxation Yoga ...