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Written by Virginia Eaton — Last week I wrote about Pilates and its ability to unlock the powerhouse that lies within the deep muscles of your torso. These muscles are critical to balance, stability and mobility – which essentially means moving through life with ease. When people think of Pilates, the first thing that comes to mind is that it’s ...

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YUSD’s Jim Sargent Moves To County Position

OAKHURST — Yosemite Unified Superintendent Jim Sargent has accepted a position with the Madera County Office of Education to work region-wide, directing District and School Renewal. Present at so many events throughout the school community for years, he has served as Superintendent at YUSD since July of 2012 following his previous service as a Superintendent at Caruthers Unified in Fresno County. ...

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Last Hot Summer Nights Party At Miller’s (This Year!)

BASS LAKE — If you’re going to cry because summer is officially over, you may as well do it at the lake. Miller’s Landing Resort is hosting its last Hot Summer Nights party of the season on Friday, Sept. 23, and it’s going to be a good one. “Head to the lake for hot tri-tip, even hotter music by Rock ...

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Calling Young Artists! Yosemite Youth Art & Poetry Contest

YOSEMITE – The 6th Annual Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest starts now! Yosemite National Park is excited to celebrate the “incredible creativity of youth in its gateway communities and the power of Yosemite to inspire art.” YNP together with the Ansel Adams Gallery invite local youth to participate in the sixth annual event open to all students, grades K-12, who attend school or ...

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African Tortoise Waylaid While Heading For Deadwood

OAKHURST — Coming home from work around 5 p.m. last week, Anne Grandy’s eyes scanned the road, watching for the usual hazards of deer and drivers, when she spotted one that stood out against the late summer landscape. Anne was on Road 425B heading toward Still Meadow when, there on the right, clipping along toward Deadwood, was a tortoise. How did she know it was ...

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Mariposa County Offers Free Flu Shots

MARIPOSA COUNTY — The Mariposa County Health Department is offering free flu shot clinics at nine different locations over the next month, and everyone is encouraged to get the shot, not the flu. Limited quantities are available, and the shots are offered on a first come, first served basis. There is no charge for this service. Here is a list ...

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Sierra Tel Patriot Day Ceremonies At Yosemite High School

OAKHURST — The anniversary of the attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001 was ceremoniously honored at Yosemite High School on Monday, Sept. 12, as Patriot Day was sponsored by Sierra Tel in a new location. It was a fitting change of pace as this year also marks the first time that high school students here will study events surrounding ...

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Don’t Let Your Son Miss Out On Scouting – Join Now

NORTH FORK — North Fork Boy Scout Troop 357 along with Cub Pack 357 will be holding a recruitment evening at the Scout Building next to the North Fork Town Hall, on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 7 pm. Scouting provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness, ...

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CHP Conducts Child Safety Seat Check

OAKHURST — It’s time to make sure your child is safe in their car seat, and the officers of the Oakhurst Area California Highway Patrol are available to help you keep your kids safe. On Thursday, Sept. 15, CHP officers will be at the old Blockbuster parking lot in Oakhurst from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to check your current ...

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Herbert John Curry

NORTH FORK – Friends and family are mourning the loss of Herbert John Curry, who passed away yesterday at age 88, surrounded by his family. Herb was involved in a serious accident on Deadwood, just south of Oakhurst on Highway 41, on Sept. 3, and was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center. He passed away on Monday, Sept. 12, due ...

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