The community of North Fork is saddened to learn of the passing of Volney Dunavan who lost her battle with cancer on Monday afternoon, Sept 28. Volney’s daughter Dyhana was with her and says her passing was peaceful. “Mama has passed and her journey is over,” Dyhana posted. “She’s reached her destination, she’s free and finally at peace, and no ...

MADERA COUNTY – The Valley Air District is seeking truck owners and small businesses operating Class 5 or Class 6 trucks for grant funding to help reduce truck emissions in the San Joaquin Valley including all of Madera County. Participants can receive up to $40,000 per eligible truck (not to exceed 35% of the total cost of the new truck). ...

Submitted by Lexey Jenkins — COARSEGOLD – The month of October is a beautiful time in the foothills, traditionally, and now supporters of local students and education invite the community to a special event as Coarsegold 4-H partners with the Coarsegold School PTO for their 2015 Country Fair.   On Saturday, Oct. 10 the annual Coarsegold School Country Fair will ...

Submitted by the Mariposa County Arts Council MARIPOSA – The Mariposa County Arts Council announced the success of the 3rd Annual District 2 Art Show recently, featuring the work of artists and craftsmen/craftswomen living in Greeley Hill, Coulterville, Don Pedro, and the surrounding areas, at the home of Merlin and Mimi Jones in Greeley Hill. Local artists and craftsmen and ...

Submitted by Cassandra Melching COUNTY – Do you know a Madera County foothill student from kindergarten through high school age who loves to create? Help them showcase their work in the annual Healthy Air Living Kids’ Calendar. The deadline for entries is Monday, Oct. 5 for the annual, four-color, bilingual, wall calendar. It’s produced with the help of students who ...

NORTH FORK  – The memorial for Frank Verduzco will be held this Saturday, Oct. 3.  A full fireman’s parade will begin at 10 a.m, go through town, and end at the Town Hall. Folks are invited to the Town Hall at noon to remember Frank and support his daughters. “Please come out to send him off in style,” says daughter ...

Contributed by Len McKenzie – Owls hold a fascination for people. Perhaps it’s their nocturnal habits (of most species), their hunting prowess, their haunting nighttime calls, their silent flight or the sense of mystery they evoke in us. In popular mythical culture and children’s stories they symbolize wisdom and nobility, yet they are, along with spiders and bats, among the ...

MADERA COUNTY – With Fall planting season upon us, now is the time to take advantage of free garden advice and workshops presented by UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners. There will be three events in October to answer questions and get you motivated. The first is a Garden Advice Clinic at Western Sierra Nursery in Oakhurst on Saturday, Oct. 3, ...

MADERA COUNTY – The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, otherwise known as the Clampers, is always in search of a grand time and any random reason to make merry, but their mission is the promotion and preservation of western history. Next on the agenda for the Grub Gulch Chapter 41-49 is the dedication of a plaque and ...

By Virginia Eaton — There are three hormones in your body that you should be concerned about if you are trying to lose weight: insulin, leptin and ghrelin. The names sound like a cast of Disney characters, but don’t be fooled; these three hormones are critical to managing a healthy weight. Most people have heard of insulin but may not ...