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ack in January of this year, California. Language in the proposal calls for BReuters/Ipsos took a poll of 500 Cal- changes that would give any state “… a clear ifornians, asking how they felt about and reasonable path [for] complete independ- California seceding from the United States ence.” and forming its own country. Almost one third But the group has an ulterior motive and (32 percent) said they supported the idea, an wants to add a few more items to their consti- increase of 12 points from when the same tutional change shopping list, including refer- question was asked back in 2014. What ences to making federal taxes “negotiable,” changed? The election of Donald Trump as equal pay and clean energy clauses. And then the 45th president of the United States. there’s recognizing “nature’s rights.” Reuters/Ipsos made it clear that “… a signifi- “Human Community Laws of Nature” is cant portion of those residents … are Democ- a new section they want added to the consti- rats who vehemently oppose the 45th tution, declaring, “… that Nature is a freely president.” living being with inalienable rights and that no “Calexit” is what the movement is being individual, business entity, government, called. ‘owner,’ or organization shall inflict violence Fashioned after “Brexit,” the catchphrase or servitude on her.” coined after Britain announced its intention – California’s Department of Finance and and later successful departure – from the Eu- Legislative Analyst’s Office determined that ropean Union, Calexit, the concept, has been major economic and budgetary impacts for around for a while. But it has taken on a new state and local governments would be the life in recent days, specifically after the latest likely result of California “nationhood.” attempt at a ballot initiative was submitted to Russian Connection? the State of California on Thursday, Aug. 17, Yes California, a secession group, was calling for a federal constitutional convention omy from the federal government. The first The U.S. constitution has no provision for a led by Marcus Ruiz Evans, who calls himself to facilitate California's ability to leave the one has been abandoned by its supporters. state to secede. Calexit, by virtue of what it’s the founder of the Calexit movement, and has union. Once state Attorney General Xavier In California’s history, there have been attempting to accomplish, would require an been active in the secessionist movement Becarra gives the latest attempt an official title more than 200 unsuccessful attempts to chop, amendment to the U.S. constitution. An since 2012. His first attempt at putting an ini- and summary, its supporters will then have slice or carve the Golden State into something amendment to the constitution requires ap- tiative on the ballot (the first of the three men- 180 days to gather nearly 600,000 signatures other than its original configuration. proval by two-thirds of congress and three- tioned above) has been pulled, thanks in no from registered California voters in order to A Closer Look quarters of the states. Daunting odds. small part to claims of Calexit being linked to place it on the 2018 ballot. If that happens, it If the second initiative were to be ap- Hence the latest ballot initiative. Russia. Louis Marinelli was the co-leader of will be the third potential ballot initiative that proved by voters in November 2018, it would That initiative is the brainchild of a group Yes California with Evans and at present is has sought to be placed before California’s be followed by a special election in March called “Cal Con Con” – California Calls for a teaching English in Russia, but he formerly voters since Trump’s election. The second 2019 asking voters what they wanted to do. If Constitutional Convention. They are seeking was the interim chairman of the California Na- one, which is actively seeking signatures now, independence from the union was chosen, to go straight to the process of changing the wants the governor to negotiate more auton- that’s when California’s trouble would begin. U.S. constitution, and not just for the sake of Please see CALEXIT on P. 12

2017 Madera Ranchos Property Values Available from County Online Gary Svanda, Madera County Asses- found in the upper right-hand corner of a ways: County has grown in overall assessable sor, has released the Assessed Value No- property tax bill. 1. By calling the Assessor’s Office at value by more than $1 billion,” Asses- tices for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 for all Posting the value notices online al- 559-675-7710; sor Svanda said. “The 2017-2018 tax properties in Madera County. They are lows the assessor to make assessed values 2. By sending a written request to: roll stands at $13,495,073,944, the now available online and Ranchos property available for all properties while saving Madera County Assessor’s Office highest value ever reported for the owners can review their value notices at tens of thousands of dollars in printing 200 W. 4th Street, Madera, CA 93637; County. Housing values comprise 50 assr.parcelquest.com/Home. The notice and mailing costs. Property owners with- 3. By visiting the Assessor’s Office; or percent of assessed value with ag land can be searched by the street address or as- out access to the County website can ob- 4. By email at [email protected]. contributing approximately 35 percent sessor’s parcel number, which can be tain a printed “Value by Notice” four “Over the past three years, Madera and commercial/ industrial 15 percent.”

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Dear Editor: have their water pipes down the street in the On August 8, 2017 the Madera Board easement. Madera County, as part of their of Supervisors held a scheduled meeting to contract obligation to MD-10a ratepayers unanimously agree to allow a public em- with the multimillion-dollar state grant, did ployee to negotiate up to a $500,000 loan in fact replace some of the known leaky for Madera Ranchos water system ratepay- pipes down the roadway with laterals going ers; that those 1,000 ratepayers would be li- to the individual parcels. This is normal able for and the public employee would use construction practice because it is the easi- whatever means necessary to collect that est way to get the work done, which means loan payment from the MD-10a ratepayers. less labor and damage and less cost than The purpose of this new arrangement going through 1,000 fences and yards to do is so that the Public Works department and who know what, where and when. Madera our supervisor, Brett Frazier, could abide County does not even have accurate maps by the majority desire of the 1,000 ratepay- showing where the existing original leak- ers of MD-10a to make a new feasibility ing pipes are. Ever notice how it takes five study regarding the replacement of the trucks or more and many men to find the known leaking water main pipes in the sys- shut-off valves when pipes blow up out tem and to install the here in the Madera California state-man- Ranchos? dated meters on all The Ranchos Independent welcomes Once again, it ap- municipal water re- your letters. Whether you’re a fan or pears necessary for cipients. The existing, someone looking for something the ratepayers and and already paid for, to line the birdcage, we want property owners of feasibility study done to hear from you. The only rules? Madera Ranchos and on MD-10a leaking Sign it, be civil or forget about it. MD-10a to challenge water pipe replace- Send your letters to: the mismanagement ment that concluded email: and foolish spending in 2009, I believe, [email protected] of our money with no was not accepted by, I mail: input by the 1,000 suppose, those same ratepayers, rather than majority 1,000 MD- The Ranchos Independent only the chosen ones 10a ratepayers. The 37167 Ave. 12 #5C that represent all 8/17 Madera County cost Madera, CA 93636 1,000 of us to the on that project would fax: Madera County em- have been $15.5 mil- ployees as they have lion to the 1,000 559-645-4002 for years. ratepayers and evi- I ask every per- WIN FREE PROPANE! dently that was too much. son that pays the 60 bucks a month, or so, The new feasibility study will do a for water at your home or Webster School comparative price evaluation to the 2009 or business on the MD-10a water system, WIN 125 GALLONS OF PROPANE existing study to see if the price can be cut to attend the August 29 meeting put on by down by replacing the “at rear of lots” ex- our supervisor, Brett Frazier, at the Middle NAME ______isting leaking water main pipes by various School between 6 p.m. and when they methods, including running a rubber ball throw us out. ADDRESS ______through the existing pipes and breaking For the record, with the 1996 state them under the hard pan and replacing these bond money and subsequent Madera CITY ______STATE ____ ZIP ______10-in. to 4-in. pipes with adequate pipes County BOS/BOD running MD-10a, part that I am sure would maintain the existing of our monthly payment was to replace the PHONE ______pressure we now have with this graduated miles of leaking pipes over a 20-year pe- Drawing to be held the first week of July, 2018. Delivery must be by August 31, 2018. pipe system. riod. That did not happen. Some pipes were Must be a Valley Propane customer. Another option discussed at this BOS replaced – who knows how much – but the meeting on August 8 was to use a backhoe money to replace those known leaking MAIL TO: Valley Propane • 37221 Ave. 12 #1D to dig up the existing pipes and replace pipes was stacked up until Madera County Madera, CA 93636 them and cover them up. Consider a back- employees took $1.5 million of that money hoe going into a thousand backyards – to do the Dublin Well fiasco outside of the some that do not have gates large enough MD-10a service area, negatively impacting for this – where there is existing landscap- our neighbors with private wells, and never ing to include large tree roots, out buildings told the MD-10a ratepayers except for those and pavement work, to mention only the few special people that keep telling the su- obvious, along with a thousand fences that pervisors and temporary employees of the a backhoe would drive through. county what the rest of us 960 ratepayers Consider why all new residential construction developments like Riverstone Please see LETTERS on P. 16 Click on “Local News” at Page 5 Editorial Where to Start? By Randy Bailey Try to find one. I dare you. In May, Harvard University (not the Where to start? most conservative place around) did a I have to admit these last couple of study of the news coverage of Trump’s years have been among the strangest in first 100 days. CNN’s and NBC’s cover- my life and more specifically, the last age alone were calculated at 93 percent seven months. And it’s all because Don- negative. In addition to CNN and NBC, ald Trump was elected president. they analyzed CBS, Fox, the New York Now, don’t get me wrong. I have ab- Times, Wall Street Journal and Washing- solutely no problem with Donald Trump ton Post and determined the coverage was being president. He out-campaigned 15 80 percent negative to 20 percent posi- other Republicans and then did the same tive. thing to Hillary Clinton, the heir apparent That seems reasonable. to the presidency. He struck a chord with As a point of reference, Barack average Americans all across the country Obama’s coverage during the same initial and, more importantly for our unique time period was just under 60 percent election process, garnered more electoral positive. And that was five months before votes than Hillary. He ended up with 74 he won the Nobel Peace Prize for ... well more electoral votes which was more than ... umm ... I think for being elected presi- double the amount he needed to reach the dent? magic number of 270. He didn’t win the What’s so frustrating -- to the point popular vote, but then you don’t get it has become an absurd joke -- is that elected president with the popular vote. EVERYTHING is Trump’s fault. If you No, what’s made this time frame so know me, I’m not prone to hyperbole. I weird is the culmination of two things: 1) get real annoyed with people who are the The total inability by anyone on the Left fastest, the slowest, the saddest, the hap- to accept that Trump won (or even had the piest ... most people live what Henry ability to win): and 2) The total inability David Thoreau referred to as lives of by anyone on the Left to allow Trump to “quiet desperation;” an even keel punctu- lead (which is what he got elected to do). ated here and there with some joy and These two mindsets, when combined, some sadness. But even the most pitiful give us what we’ve got today: Petty, Sad Sack in life couldn’t have EVERY- whining, never-ending nattering nabobs THING be his fault ALWAYS. of negativity. Just this week, in the wake of the The mainstream media are incapable semi-riot in Charlottesville, Va. where of writing a positive story about Trump. white supremacists clashed with “AN- TIFA” and Black Life Matters folks and a woman was killed when she was hit by a car driven by one of the supremacists, ISIS terrorists used a car to kill people in Barcelona, Spain and the CNN reporter on The the scene suggested it was possibly a copy- cat act based on the racists in America -- Ranchos “ Family and who ostensibly supported Trump. So there community are you have it. The Barcelona terror act was the costars of because of Trump. Anyone can see that. this great I’m going to try to turn off for a Independent American while. I don’t know what else to do. Every The Ranchos Independent is published by Five and Two Publishing. comeback. story in every major newspaper has got They are why All contents of this publication are copyright 2017, all rights reserved. Reprinting without the permission of the Trump responsible for everything from we say copyright holder is forbidden by law. tonight: dandruff to why my dog died. The online All articles are submitted as the opinion of the author, who remains solely responsible for the content. The in- Private news stories have him channeling Hitler formation gathered for this publication is from sources that are considered to be reliable, but are not guaranteed. values must (but never Lenin or Marx -- they seem to Opinions expressed in advertisements or articles remain the opinion of the writer. be at the heart like the communists). of public President Trump could be the great- Randy Bailey...... Publisher/Editor policies. ” est president we’ve ever had, but we’ll Karen Petryna -- Reporter never be allowed to know it. This much is Jean Briner -- Columnist, Advertising Sales for sure: By preventing him from being able to lead and run the country he’s al- 37167 Ave. 12, Suite 5C • Madera, CA 93636 ready got a less destructive record than [email protected] Obama. www.The559-645-0634 Ranchos.com Page 6

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But who welcome the assistance re- obviously this guy wasn’t raised gardless of what might not be Matthew Pia, D.D.S. by a man like my father. included. She should have just When my desk finally suc- been grateful that there is a pro- cumbed to old age, I asked gram available that puts gro- 37144 Ave. 12, Suite 104 around to friends and family to ceries in her home and that she 8/17 Madera Ranchos see if anyone had a desk they is eligible, because not everyone were no longer using, and as is and many people go hungry. luck would have it, my aunt did Rather than complaining, how “Thank you for an amazing indeed. It was bigger than I would have wanted and it did Please see GEN WHY on P. 7 20 years Madera Ranchos!” Click on “Local News” at Page 7 GEN WHY cont. from P. 6 then you are going to have to spend money. 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Super School Lunches

Well, school has started – Over 15 years of experience where did the time go? Vacation is Licensed by Dept. of Fish and Wildlife over, but summer won’t be over by Jean Briner Cal. Dept. of Pesticide Regulation until Sept. 22. It is still hot – I Nuisance animal trapping think if was 101 today. As I’ve said sandwich they just stole. This so many times, the best thing about sandwich bag is made to look like Call for an inspection TODAY! summer is I know winter is on its the sandwich in it is all moldy. I way. Yes, I like the fog and rain. know some kids that would think 8/17 For you families with school it a blast for someone to try to children that are up in the morning steal their sandwich. trying to get them fed and lunches Sandwich Ideas fixed, I have seen the menu for the There are so many combina- local cafeterias and some of them tions available today for sand- look quite tasty. For those days wiches. There isn’t just white or your child doesn’t want to eat in brown bread; there is pita bread, the cafeteria, there is always the mini croissants, sandwich rolls box lunch from home. When we (cut to the size your child can han- were in school, most everyone ate dle), and tortillas for wraps. Or Mobile in the cafeteria. how about Riding Lawnmower The food was peanut butter on Repair Service excellent. It was raisin bread? 8/17 ... a piece of left over cooked on the And so many visit us at mowersplus.us premises and al- pizza – yes, I know kids (and different kinds most like home adults) that will eat cold of fillings. Not cooking. The pizza. Or a spaghetti sand- just bologna, www.chadstrucking.com ARENA SAND • SAND & GRAVEL • 8/17 only time I re- wich – yes, spaghetti! Butter ham or cheese, HORSE FOOTING • CRUSHED ROCK • member taking or combinations LANDSCAPE MATERIAL • my lunch was two slices of bread, put the thereof. My the three years spaghetti on one and top with mom would FILL DIRT • we lived in San the other and Voila! A take the left- TOP SOIL • Francisco during spaghetti sandwich. I know over Sunday CA #441782 HUMUS • WWII. I can roast and put it adults that will eat that! BARK • still remember through the my mom’s food grinder CHIPS • bologna sand- (they didn’t RIVER ROCK • wiches. I don’t know what was so have food processors in those BASE ROCK • special about them, but I loved days), added Miracle Whip – of ROCK DUST • them. Thinking back it just may course you could add mayo – and LANDSCAPE DIRT COBBLE STONES • have been the bologna that we use it as a spread for sandwiches. & DRIVEWAY bought at a meat market. It was a I love a good tuna fish sand- DRIVEWAY BASE • stick that you sliced at home and it wich, but I want to eat it as soon as CONSTRUCTION CLEANUP • had a wrapping on it that you had it is made, because I don’t like to 559-645-5363 to peel off before eating it. We did- let it sit and make the bread soggy. n’t have the plastic wrap or the When I worked, I would fix the sandwich bags we have today. sandwich as usual, only not put the Everything was wrapped in wax tuna on. I would put the tuna in a paper, even potato chips and cook- separate container then put it on

ies. And did you get an orange in the bread when I was ready to eat 8/17 your lunch? Mama always “scored” lunch. it (run the tip of a paring knife in a I was on the internet looking circle around the top and strips for ideas for this article and I down the sides) so it would be eas- found some excellent sites. I ier to peel. Googled “school kids lunches” and Have you had trouble in the “school kids sandwiches.” past with someone stealing your Having trouble getting your You can do it yourself or have the Gotbrokenscreens?MaderaGlass Glass for picture frames is a spe- pros at Madera Glass & Mirror & Mirror has the expertise to make cialty at Madera Glass & Mirror. Fix child’s sandwich out of his lunch child to eat a good whole wheat take care of your window repairs. quick work of any screen repair. a broken one or complete a project. bag? I have the solution! There is bread because he or she only wants a site on the internet for Anti- white bread? How about using one theft Sandwich bags. After look- slice of white and one slice of Madera Glass & Mirror’s repair services are close to the prices charged in the 1980’s. Give them a call today ing at them, I can understand why for unbelieveable prices on incredible quality work and products for all of your glass and screen needs. no one would want to eat the Please see RECIPE on P. 9 Click on “Local News” at Page 9 RECIPE cont. from P. 8 of the tortillas. Fold in each side of the tortilla and roll the wrap from the whole wheat with a design on each. end with the filling, making sure to Put the two slices of bread together tuck in the filling as you roll. You • Borders before putting in the filling, and can cut the roll in half if you wish to • using a cookie cutter, cut a design make it easier to handle. Driveways • from the center of each slice. Then Sandwich on a Stick? Walkways • take the design from the brown slice Or how about a sandwich on a Patios and put it in the stick for fun? • Pool Decks spot that was cut Using the ingredi- • from the white ents your child 8/17 Large & Small Slabs ... how about a wrap? Put • bread and do the would like in a Stamped Concrete a flour tortilla in the mi- • same with the sandwich, put it Stained Concrete white slice. At crowave for about 20 seconds on a stick. Cube a least you’ll get so it will be easier to roll. slice of bread, Marty Owen - them to eat half Using your choice of fillings: cheese of choice The Concrete Guy brown bread. lettuce that has been sliced and lunch meat. Or how about Slide onto a a wrap? Put a very thin, grape tomatoes, skewer with other Marty has a passion for sliced olives, red bell pepper creative concrete design. flour tortilla in foods your child the microwave for that has been chopped, will eat. Olives, Marty has been laying about 20 seconds pickles, grape concrete for 32 years and grated cheese, and sliced so it will be easier turkey or ham lunch meat. tomatoes or a has extensive experience to roll. Using your piece of lettuce. in every area of concrete, choice of fillings: You might want from residential to lettuce that has to add a little commercial. been sliced very thin, grape tomatoes, container of ranch dressing for dip- sliced olives, red bell pepper that has ping. Also, I would suggest not using Licensed & Bonded SCL#991137 been chopped, grated cheese, and the skewers that look like big tooth- sliced turkey or ham lunch meat. picks – don’t think the school would Spread the tortilla with ranch dress- appreciate a child playing with them ing and layer each ingredient on half after they eat their lunch. I’ve seen packages of the sticks used for candy apples in the grocery story that might work better than the skewer. Who says lunch has to be a sandwich? There are all kinds of things you can use for box lunches. How about a thermos of warm leftover stew or soup from the night before dinner? Or a piece of left over pizza – yes, I know kids (and adults) that will eat cold pizza. Or a spaghetti sandwich – yes, spaghetti! Butter two slices of bread, put the spaghetti on one and top with the other and Voila! A spaghetti sandwich. I know adults that will eat that! I hope I have been able to give chain link wood wrought iron you some ideas for lunch boxes or bags. And I didn’t even get into the desserts available. There all kinds of prepackaged cookies and some just 100 calories, and there are all of the prepackaged gelatins, puddings and fruit that are available. If you are chain link • wood fence • wrought iron afraid to send one of your good privacy plus • gate operators spoons (I know they can be tossed with the wrappers), why not pur- security windows • security doors • barbed wire chase a package of disposable spoons so you don’t need to worry?

This article originally appeared in the August 2010 issue of the Ran- chos Independent.

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good deal of your wardrobe (too big, too small, not comfortable), stop crowding the items you do use. For paper files, DVDs, VHS movies (yes, I know you have them), try attaching brightly colored sticky notes after you’ve Got a holding tank to ﬁll?What about a swimming pool? used/viewed them. After 6-12 months, you’ll Don’t want to waste your precious well water or pay PG&E to pump it? clearly see which have been used and which haven’t. Let the unused go. CALL US! 8/17 Don’t keep things just because you spent a lot of money on them. This is tough for a lot of people, but think about it. How do you feel every time you see that item — re- To Keep or Not to Keep gret, frustration, guilt? Probably. And it’s tak- Experience creates perspective that can ingupvaluablespacesoit’scostingyoumore. beattainednootherway.Forinstance,howwe Let it go. think about our stuff. Years ago, my sister-in- Don’tkeepthingsoutofobligation. Mostof law had minutes to choose what to grab before us wouldn’t want our belongings to become a If you’re tired of vacuuming, mopping, their home burned down in the Santa Barbara burden to our family members when we’re dusting, toilet cleaning ... LET US DO IT. Tea Fire. I think about the families that transi- gone. If, after the passing of loved ones, your Labor Day Special! tion from home-owners to refugees when civil house feels more like a storage facility than a Over 10 Years SUPPLIES • ESTIMATES of Experience in war or terrorism forces them out. When my home, you have permission to let some things FREE (FOR 1ST TIME CUSTOMERS) the RANCHOS great-grandparents immigrated to the United go. Whatever’s stashed out in the garage is Call Our References States, a large wooden trunk held their be- probably there because it’s not a favorite or R & L Housecleaning FIRST! there’s simply no room. 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Conversely, buying votes with cline, has provided the greatest standard of taxpayer-funded “compassionate” give- living and liberty that the world has known. away programs is impossible for most So they aren’t grateful for it and don’t un- politicians to resist. Little by little, drip by derstand the principles of limited govern- drip, personal sovereignty has been traded ment instituted specifically to keep us safe for empty promises. from external aggression and protect the Those whose education has left them rights of the individual against government ignorant of history, who rely on social excesses, allowing us the freedom to pros- media and talking heads for news and opin- • Raf e • Special Offers • Kids Craft 8/17 per and follow our dreams as we see fit. ions, and who are immersed in the “gimme” • Other Local Vendors • Local Food Truck - Simply Scrumptious Instead, sadly, many are taught the op- and “bite-the-hand-that-feeds-you” culture, posite – when taught history at all – that our increasingly follow leaders promising more constitutional government and free-enter- of the same. 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And you can life, traditional values are ridiculed, reason folks, whoever and whatever) and demand also count on it being and civility are gone, God is dead and hate- even more socialist intervention in their protected by one of the filled rants and violence are commonplace. lives. strongest warranties in Older folks remember when the en- Perhaps we should tell our children and croachment on individual liberty was ad- grandchildren about nations that endured the the industry. It’s just vancing slowly and we spoke out against it. boot of real socialism and communism, and another way we install Fast forward a decade or three, and younger about the misery endured by its citizens. confidence. Call or stop generations who have lived entire lives Venezuela is a living example of the mis- by to learn more. under an increasingly socialistic/paternalis- eries of socialism, not the least of which is tic government don’t miss the freedoms the lack of toilet paper! That ought to get they never had and so are conditioned to their attention. trade personal freedom for dependence. Soon after ratification of the Constitu- But wait – that doesn’t let us older folks tion, Benjamin Franklin cautioned that the off the hook. Many of us have also bought framers had given us a republic – if we into government largesse as a way of life. could keep it. That was his warning to be Others of us who know the pitfalls of an ever vigilant in preserving constitutionally overreaching government haven’t taken the protected freedoms against those who time to teach our children and grandchildren would usurp them. Others warned that we about the blessings of liberty and about the would fall from within. Let’s take those 8/17 sacrifices made to secure the freedoms that warnings seriously and do all in our power we seem to regard so lightly. to preserve liberty for all. Locally owned and operated Younger generations have every rea- 37082 Avenue 12, Madera, CA 93636 son to believe the lie of a socialist paradise. Visit the Central Valley Tea Party They’ve lived during a time when educa- website at www.centralvalleyteaparty. com 559-662-0336 | www.huckabeeshvac.com tion, entertainment, government, media, for more information. www.The Ranchos.com Page 12 CALEXIT cont. from P. 2 Britain, and coincidentally an outspoken Don- ald Trump supporter, visited California talking tional Party. That political organization’s pri- of a plan to split the state right down the middle. mary goal was California's secession from the Farage’splanwouldcallfora“WestCalifornia” Liberty High Cheer Boosters U.S. While in Moscow last fall, Marinelli got that would encompass the coastal areas and Hot Rod the Ranchos involved in a pro-secession conference backed “EastCalifornia”thatwouldbeeverythingthat’s by the Kremlin. Although he and Evans saw NOT on the coast. Most Californians find it nothing wrong with their involvement, donors amusing but pro-secessionists see it as a distrac- to their group began dropping like flies out of tive move to take the emphasis off of their “se- fear of being associated with Russian President rious” intent of state independence. Vladimir Putin. Evans eventually resigned as Jefferson? vice president of Yes California, citing Anyone who has driven north to Oregon is Marinelli’s Russia ties. Claiming they had be- aware of yet another independence movement, come a distraction, Evans determined the con- but this one has roots stretching back to World nections were killing the organization’s War II. Signs pop up near the Oregon border Liberty High Cheer Boosters opened the Fernwood Gardens provided part of the fundraising. Evans was quoted as saying, “Peo- proclaiming the state of Jefferson, “the 51st door to even the RYL youth cheerleaders at their backdrop for the LHS Cheer Boosters’car show ple got scared. They got spooked by what they state.” inaugural car show. on Sunday, Aug. 13. saw on the news and pulled out.” The idea behind Jefferson is a handful of In retrospect, two campaign committees rural northern California counties and southern that had been associated with this first initiative Oregon counties that are far away from Sacra- attempt reported that they had raised absolutely mento and Salem, respectively, and who feel no money for the project. Further, it ultimately those state capitols are not responsive to their was unclear how many signatures had actually needs.Theideastartedin1941andhadbegunto been collected, or whether any had been. This buildsteamwhenPearlHarborgotattacked.Na- initiative sought to remove language from Cal- tional unity overshadowed the movement and it ifornia’s constitution classifying the state as “… died on the vine – almost. aninseparablepartoftheUnitedStatesofAmer- Jefferson proponents don’t want secession, Chevys were well represented at the Pontiacs were on hand as well as this ica, and the United States Constitution is the they want to carve out a new, 51st state that’s fundraiser that helped raise money for LHS Grand Prix will attest. The boosters are hoping supreme law of the land.” more responsive to their lifestyle. A Jefferson cheerleaders. Approximately $2,000 was raised. to make the car show an annual event. After the incident, Marinelli, although still proponent was heard to remark, “We want to activeintheCaliforniasecessionmovement,an- add a star to the flag, not take one off.” nounced thatheintendedtoseek permanentres- AContrary View idence in Russia. After the split with Marinelli, On the Tucker Carlson show on Fox, Vic- Evans said that the leader of the new group is tor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover British-born Clare Hedin, a “sound healer” who Institution of Stanford, a professor at Fresno lectures at San Francisco State University and is StateandalifelongCalifornian,wasaskedtore- a singer-songwriter. spond to one of the Calexit supporters. Another Player “Yes, well, it is unhinged. Because about Another player in the game, although tak- 75 percent of the geography of California is red ing a different tack, is Jed Wheeler. He’s the and we have these two Californians from San Corvette or T-bird? Why choose? How Hurst Hardware also opened up its parking vice-chairman of the left-leaning California Na- Diego … about one of each? The LHS Cheer Boosters’car lot for the Cheer Boosters’ show. Hamburgers, tional Party and agrees with Evans that as an in- “[California is] where about 30 million show had over 50 cars on display. hot dogs and drinks raised the most money. dependent nation California could keep more of people live. But if you were going to secede, all itsmoneythatatpresentisgoingtoWashington; of the minerals, the oil, the agriculture is farmed it could also call its own shots on topics like im- or worked or mined by conservatives. And migration and healthcare. He thinks the answer whentheygo,theyarenotleavingtospreadCal- is to form a political party of secessionists, ifornia values. They are leaving because they thereby having favorable politicians in place for have 13 percent income tax, the second highest thelonghaulinsteadofjustaquickfixlikeabal- sales tax, third highest gas tax and yet their lot initiative. His greatest fear is that a quick fix schoolsarerated46thinthecountry.AndIthink would undermine the whole pro-secession po- Forbes rated our freeways 49th in the country. litical party. The California National Party has “So, we have one out of every four people It’s not a Thunderbolt, but still an excep- Now HERE’S something you don’t see taken no position on the 2018 secession drive in California who was not born in the United tionally nice Ford Fairlane. Fords were in abun- every day. You don’t see a lot of Studebaker pick- but Wheeler has indicated that he thinks the ini- States. And we have 22 percent below the dance at the inaugural car show. ups; you REALLY don’t see them hot rodded. tiative is a loser. poverty level, one out of three on welfare. So, it Just to make things more interesting, Brit isMississippiinMassachusettsinonestate.And Nigel Farage, a huge proponent of Brexit in people are leaving to get away from that.”

www.theranchos.com Visit the Ranchos’ own Website. Get fully downloadable back issues of the 8/17 Ranchos Independent (beginning with April 2006). Learn The mouse that roared: The mighty Chevy From rat rods to full-on customs, not a bad small block. Booster spokeswoman Stacy Dewall show for something put together in about two how you can add your Ranchos-area business to this site! said the consensus was “Do it again next year!” weeks. Hopefully an annual Ranchos event is born. Click on “Local News” at Page 13 Senior Report Back-to-School Traffic Pollution Seniors Want to Improve with Improv Could Cause Valley Ozone Spike By Patti Groh As kids head back to school, please re- lic to take action when conditions such as duce your vehicle emissions. With school increased emissions, high temperatures and I am sitting here this morning, doors open, really enjoying the cool temperature. I see peo- back in session the Valley Air District is stagnant air flow are favorable for ozone ple out working in their yards, people out walking and it makes me happy. Please enjoy the cool asking the public to reduce vehicle emis- accumulation. Residents and businesses are mornings and be happy too. sions by carpooling or walking their chil- urged to reduce vehicle emissions by driv- Lots of activities here in the Ranchos and that includes the Seniors Center. The Hot Au- dren to school and to refrain from vehicle ing less, refraining from idling their vehi- gust Night was not largely attended. If that type of event isn’t of interest to you, please plan on idling during school pick-ups and drop- cles, carpooling or vanpooling and avoiding attending our planning meetings, the third Tuesday of every month at 12:30 p.m. We need offs. Triple-digit temperatures and multiple the use of drive-through services. Other your input. As Hot August Nights usually includes a car show, our twist on that was a display wildfires may begin to impact Valley air measures, such as shifting ozone-creating of Hot Wheels. It was kind of fun with the voting for Best of Show award going to the ’32 Ford. quality over the weekend and into next activities, including lawn maintenance to The No-Bake sale continues, but Sept. 2 will be our usual monthly sale with baked goods, week and the public’s help is crucial in re- early mornings, can also help offset rising the boutique and the garden. Unfortunately, the Treasure House (which sells the second-hand ducing the risk of spikes in ground-level ozone levels. treasures) will not be open. We had a car go into the front that wiped out the support and it is ozone and exceeding federal air quality To help minimize pollution associated unsafe at the present time. We are working on getting it repaired and will let everyone know standards. with school site vehicle idling, the District when it is open again. In the meantime, please don’t go through the caution tape. “Thanks to the vigilance and coopera- has partnered with hundreds of Valley The Christmas in August sale was a success. Lots of nice things tion of residents and businesses throughout schools through the Healthy Air Living were sold. There are a few things still available and on display, so come the Valley, we continue to see improve- Schools program. The program gives take a look. ments in air quality every summer,” said schools tools and materials to encourage Bingo at the Center has been cancelled for now. The Liberty High Seyed Sadredin, the District’s air pollution parents to “Turn the Key & Be Idle Free” control officer and executive director. “We when picking up or dropping off students. urge the public to be even more mindful of In addition, the program trains schools their contributions to poor air quality dur- on how to use the Real-time Air Advisory ing this crucial Back-to-School window.” Network (RAAN) and Real-time Outdoor Valley air quality has shown tremen- Activity Risk (ROAR) Guidelines. Schools, dous improvement over the past several parents or any Valley resident can check summer ozone seasons compared to many current, localized air quality by subscribing years ago and has continually set new im- to RAAN, which links a computer or provement records over the past 35 years. iPhone app to any air monitoring station in These improvements would not be possible the District’s Valley-wide network. Hourly, without the success of the District’s control automated emails are delivered when air kids are having Bingo and we want to offer our support to strategy through its various attainment quality is changing. To explore these tools, them. planning efforts, its robust incentive pro- visit www.valleyair.org/RAAN or A new member at the Seniors is Margaret Tynan and she is in grams and the commitment from Valley www.valleyair.org/WAAQS. Residents can charge of an upcoming event called “Improvisation Acting Class.” I’m look- stakeholders doing their part to reduce also check their daily air quality forecast by ing forward to it and hope many of you can attend. The class will be held at the Ran- emissions as much as possible. calling 1-800 SMOG INFO (766-4463) chos/Hills Senior Center at 37330 Berkshire Dr. and the class will be held for four consecutive To ensure that these clean air trends plus they can visit the District on Facebook Mondays: Sept. 11, 18, 25 and Oct. 2 from 4 to 6 pm. There is no cost for the class. continue during the Back-to-School season, or Twitter by searching “Valley Air Dis- The instructor is Mike Beevers, a member of the Valley Improvisational Players who per- the Valley Air District may call for the pub- trict.” formed and taught Improv throughout the San Joaquin Valley for over nine years. He studied with Gary Austin, founder of the Groundlings in Los Angeles. Improvisation (Improv) is an art form that has many benefits for participants. It will help you discover, explore and express your creative Yosemite Fire Air “Very Unhealty” self, find your inner comedian, share your The U.S. Forest Service has deter- Madera County, including the Ran- ideas, meet interesting people and have lots of mined the air quality for the Wawona chos. fun. Improv is popular in many senior centers community in Yosemite to be “very Wawona is only approximately 1.5 throughout the country. unhealthy” and will become miles from the fire and the U.S. Improv is not only fun, but contributes to “hazardous” as the South Forest Service has closed overall health. Experts say acting offers cogni- Fork fire in southern down areas of Highway tive, emotional and physiological benefits be- Yosemite National 41 near there. Fire- cause it stimulates activity in the brain. A Park continues to fighting crews are on Center for Aging, Health and Humanities study grow. As of Satur- scene trying to get at George Washington University showed sen- day, Aug. 19 the fire the fire under control iors involved in the arts have fewer falls, fewer was just under 3,000 but they don’t expect doctor visits and fewer pills to take, and they acres and was only containment of the are in better health than those who do not par- 10 percent contained. fire until Sept. 3. ticipate in the arts. As a result, there was Thunderstorms and Valley Improvisational Players member Mike If you are looking for fun and an inter- Beevers is leading the Improv class at the Ran- a mandatory evacuation winds in the area are ex- esting way to spend the afternoon, join the chos/Hills Sewnior Center. He has taught Improv order for the Wawona com- acerbating the situation. class. Guests 50 years and above are invited. throughout the San Joaquin Valley for over nine munity of more than 1,000 peo- Live fire updates are avail- Call Ranchos/Hills Seniors, (559) 645-4864 years and studied with Gary Austin, founder of the ple. One result of the Yosemite-area able daily from 209-379-5322 between to register. world-famous Groundlings in Los Angeles. fire was increased unhealthy air for 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. www.The Ranchos.com Page 14

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8/17 service to the Kevin Clays, Concrete Foundations & Flatwork community; to Commander of the provide an oppor- CHP, Madera Area tunity for senior said. “Volunteers citizens to make a will find working definitive contri- with the California bution toward im- Highway Patrol proving public extremely reward- safety and service; ing and fun.” and to instill among The requirements participating volunteers for being a CHP Senior Ch eck out an understanding and ap- Volunteer includes being NAPA 24 month/ this " month’s 24,000 mile warranty. In Good preciation of the justice 55 years and older, able to Most repairs on wit Hand h Warre s system, human relations and work a minimum of four hours most vehicles. art n Par icle for r" Free pickup & delivery useful ethics in the field of law en- per week, pass a background from 93636. Tech T ips. forcement. check, have a good driving record The duties of CHP Senior Volun- and complete the CHP Senior Volun- teers will include administrative func- teer training program. tions, such as filing, data entry, Citizens interested in the program photocopying, answering phones and as- may call Sergeant Darren Long (Program sisting the Watch Officer at the front Coordinator) at 559-675-1025 or email desk. Field functions will include work- him at [email protected]. Additionally, ing at community events, directing traf- they may call Tina Keyser at 559-675- fic, surveys in high-traffic locations/ 1025 or email her at Rkeyser@chp. school zones, deploy radar trailers and ca.gov. Interviews will be conducted in shuttle vehicles/equipment. Senior Vol- September of 2017.

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The Bookshelf Successful Programs and Big Changes in Store for Madera Ranchos Library ByAmanda Judd ish my time with the Transition Learning Cen- an amazing group of people. I will be eternally ter and the incredible work you have done, not grateful for the support that you provide not just The Ranchos Library just finished up just in the library, but in yourselves and in me. to this library, but to me as an individual. I another successful Summer Reading Pro- I will be back from time to time and I will con- value each and every one of you and your gram. It was so much fun to see the excite- tinue to be involved in the functions of the li- unique talents that contribute to Ranchos Li- ment for reading and all of the attendees at brary until my replacement arrives. It should brary being the amazing success that it is. I am our weekly events. I especially enjoyed our be a fairly seamless transition. excited to see what the future holds for all of Ice Cream Social this year and the building I would like to express my sincerest grat- you and the Ranchos Library. I expect nothing activities that we were able to do. We would itude to Friends of Ranchos Library. You are but greatness from you all. like to congratulate Annabelle Koop for win- September is Library Card Sign-Up ning our Grand Prize, a full year subscription Month. If you have your card, make sure you to a monthly Spangler Science box. are getting good use of it. If you do not have your library card, help us celebrate this Now Is The Time To Shed Those Unwanted Pounds month and come in and get your card. It only

takes a few minutes and you will be so glad 8/17 • Nutritional you did. Look Good and Feel Great Counseling & WE KNOW LOW CARBS! On another note, I have some news that Menu Included LOSE WEIGHT Quick, Fast • AM PM $ I need to share with each of you. You will Results Medications AND INCHES TOO OFF CALL NOW! 201st visit only notice a few changes in the Ranchos Library. • Diet Injection Annabelle completed her reading log each Effective the second week of August I will DIET WORLD MEDICAL GROUP week. Great job reading Annabelle, congrat- have relocated to the Chowchilla Library “We Are Very OPEN: Monday - Friday ulations! Also, congratulations in the toddler Branch. While I am very excited for a new Affordable” 224-6744 9:00 AM until 5:30 PM winning group: Judah Totten and his Robot challenge, Ranchos Library will always hold 4844 N. First, #101 • Fresno, CA 93726 • Between Shaw & Santa Ana Factory. Keep up the great work Judah. a very dear place in my heart. Thank you for We also want to remember to thank welcoming me in as your neighbor and your everyone who makes this program possible. friend. It has been an honor and a pleasure to Thank you to Friends of Ranchos Library, serve all of you in the Ranchos. I have loved Educational Employees Credit Union and watching your children, grandchildren, Ranchos/Hills Seniors for your generous do- nieces and nephews grow. I will always cher- DRILLING AND nations to fund this program. Also thank you to all of my amazing volunteers, we simply The could not do any of this without you. Madera Ranchos PUMP SERVICE We would like to remind everyone that Same Day Service Library 674-1663 we have resumed our Preschool Story Time. 37167 Ave. 12 • 645-1214 Mrs. Maxfield’s story time is on Thursdays Sun-Mon Closed 23338 Ave. 14 Family Owned at 11 a.m. Ranchos Library Story Time is a Tue 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Madera Since 1976 8/17 fun, read-play-learn activity session that is Wed - Thu 11a.m. – 5 p.m. customized each and every week. It is defi- Fri-Sat 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. nitely something that you do not want to www.MaderaCountyLibrary.org miss.

LETTERS cont. from P. 4 ratepayers in the dark on that one, except Specializing in for those few people that have the ear of the AUTO ACCIDENTS want to pay for. supervisors and other temporary county Credibility and past history indicates employees. Every MD-10a ratepayer that that the BOS/BOD and temporary employ- shows up at the August 29 public meeting STOP THE PAIN! ees working for this county do not manage at the Middle School should be able to col- our water system or our money in a trans- lect a fresh $100 bill from the appropriate “We’ve got your back” parent, accountable or proper manor. What Madera County employee in charge of that D.O.T. Physicals • Drug Testing they have done is violate our 1996 agree- department. Sports Physicals only $35! ment and misspend millions of our dollars. Show up at this meeting or just smile What they have done is not replace the when your monthly water bill goes to $300 known leaking pipes in the 21 years they a month because you did not challenge have been able to with our money. What these special people that have been helping they did do is spend up to $3 million on a the county employees do this to us for all municipal well outside our service area that of these years. Don’t snivel in a couple of has negatively affected the water supply to years because here and now is where the our neighbors in the Dublin Well area. rubber is hitting the road. What they did not do is notify people beyond 300 feet of that well site that they Chuck La Rue were going to do it, keeping MD-10a Madera Ranchos 8/17 • 36734 AVE. 12 660-5262Click on “Local News” at Page 17 SPREAD THE NEWS! Have friends or family who love the Ranchos Independent but live outside the area? Are you moving but you still want to keep in touch with what’s happening in the Madera Ranchos?

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water system and he urges everyone to attend Brett Frazier’s town hall meeting scheduled on Aug. 29 at the Ranchos Mid- dle school starting at 6 p.m. The point is Real Estate we have a community that I believe is con- cerned with what is happening, but a com- By Jeff Mc Grath munity that is characterized by many splintered groups. To be an effective voice Wow, here it is August already, foot- in this community, we need to band to- TheNancy Ranchos Specialist, Watson Working for “You” ball has started, kids are going back to gether. South East Madera County United school and the harvest season is upon us. (SEMCU) is such a group – “For the Com- www.nancywatson.net645-5000 Time sure does fly. munity, By the Community.” I hope everyone took the time to read SEMCU has provided resources for If you are considering buying or selling a home, call Nancy Watson. She is an Karen Petryna’s great three-part article ad- soccer clinics, computers for the Ranchos experienced agent who has served the Ranchos with honesty and integrity for 24 dressing the water problem here in South branch library, Boy and Girl Scout proj- years. A Ranchos resident since 1977, Nancy is dedicated to serving her clients East Madera County. It was very informa- ects, recharge basins, a grant for low-flow with the highest level of care and commitment. Please call Nancy Watson for all tive and factual. Kudos to Karen. water devices and a new grant for energy of your Real Estate needs. 8/17 Karen mentioned that the Ranchos efficient washing machines. The more community is “Characterized as a ‘leave members we have, the more the county ® me alone’ community, resulting in a public Board of Supervisors will have to listen to DAVID PARKER, Realtor that is less and less inclined to participate.” us. I urge you, if you have an interest or a Real Estate Sales - sellers & buyers: This leaves us with two options: The first is stake in something that would improve our doing nothing to improve the community; community, join us. The more voices we www.davidparker.info the second is letting the county Board of have the more strength we have. Property Management - Supervisors make decisions for us. Think We have committees that are in need we can rent your home: back to the Austin Quarry, Measure L of members to direct them and we have www.parker-properties.info being put on an extra ballot rather than room to add a committee of your choos- being added to the fall election, the misin- ing. Have a say in your community; don’t A Ranchos resident for over 30 years, I am a full-time professional agent working Madera, formation on the Dublin well or solving the let outside sources make that decision for Fresno and Clovis. We offer first class service for sellers and buyers. Unable to sell at issue of contaminated water at both the you. Your life time membership dues of current prices? We offer full property management and will rent your home for top dol- Teen Ranch and Golden Valley schools. $10 will allow you to be heard, so join lar and handle all the details. Call me today! 490-1989 • DRE#: 01323109 8/17 Community member Chuck La Rue now. We meet every third Monday at 6 has published a letter addressing the p.m. at the Pizza Factory. SEMCU’s web Real estate is our life! We make County’s mismanagement of the MD-10a page is www.semcu.org. real estate dreams a reality.

a basic finance course at a community col- lege. One thing led to another and he ended up at Seattle University's Albers School of BRE Lic. #01454566 Business. Now, the rock star is becoming a I’m ready to assist you with all of your real estate needs. Whether money manager, founding wealth-manage- you’re buying or selling, moving across town or out of state, I’m here ment firm Meridian Rock to help other mu- to help. Your housing needs deserve the care of a specialist. sicians in the same boat. Maria Cell 559-250-6740 • Office 559-645-1212 by Samantha Weaver • If you saw two ships run into each Fotopoulos - Cercone [email protected] • Ranchos resident for more than 30 years! 8/17 other, you'd likely call it a collision -- and • It was 20th-century playwright Lor- you'd be correct if both boats were moving raine Hansberry who made the following at the time. Technically speaking, though, if sage observation: “The thing that makes one of the boats is stationary, it's known as I can do this for you too! you exceptional, if you are at all, is in- an allision. Samantha Phebus evitably that which must also make you • Those who study such things say that Call me today if you would lonely.” when a male beaver gets in a wrestling fight like to sell your home with a female beaver, the female usually quickly for top dollar. • Yes, zebras run in herds. It is more interesting, though -- and just as correct -- to wins. CalBRE#01823578 call such a group a dazzle of zebras or a zeal • As it turns out, cuddling isn't just fun of zebras. -- it's good for you, too! Research shows that • If you're planning a trip to India, keep snuggling up with a loved one stimulates the in mind that in that country it's considered release of oxytocin, which (among other

8/17 rude to whistle in public. things) can help wounds heal faster. • One day in 1994, Duff McKagan, the • Thought for the Day: “Kindness is original bass player for rock band Guns N' more important than wisdom, and the Roses, was bored. With little else to do, he recognition of this is the beginning of wis- SAY YOU SAW IT IN decided to take a look at the band's finan- dom.” -- Theodore Rubin cials -- and realized he couldn't make sense the Ranchos Independent of the info. Frustrated, McKagan enrolled in © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. www.The Ranchos.com Page 20 Business Directory • Business Directory • Business Directory • Business Directory PAINTING CONTRACTOR THE COMFORT NEW & USED TEXTURED COATING • PAINTING AND RELAXATION VINYL SIDING • VINYL WINDOWS YOU DESERVE CARS & TRUCKS ROOFING since All Makes & Models 1970

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) As eager as you are to take on that new challenge, it would be best to temper that spurt of "Ram"-bunctious energy until you have more facts to back up your decision.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is a good time for hardworking Bovines to take a break from their hectic on-the-job schedules to bask in the unconditional love and support of friends and family.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Pay attention to what you hear in the workplace. You could pick up some hints about possible changes. Meanwhile, a new infusion of creative energy sets in by week's end.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Try to be more flexible in dealing with a suddenly difficult situation, whether it's on the job or in the home. Others might have some good points to offer. Listen to them.

LEO(July23 toAugust22) You might think you're not getting the royal treatment you deserve. But be careful not to become a royal pain by complaining about it. Be patient and allow things to work out.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Watch that penchant for being super-judgmental at work. It might create a bad impression with someone whose decisions could determine the course of your career.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You've been your usual busy-bee self, gathering nectar wherever you can find it. But now's a good time to kick back, relax and just enjoy smelling the roses.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) That pesky personal situation seems to be • improving. But change comes slowly, so be patient. Expect someone to bring more positive DAVIS PLUMBING 559-977-6289 news by week's end. Lic. #842676 SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Whoa! Ease up on that hectic pace you've been putting yourself through. Take time to recharge your energy levels before going full gallop again.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Try to be intrigued, not intimidated, by the issues you're suddenly facing, and you'll be ahead of the game. Don't be afraid to demand answers to your questions.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) New associates freezing you out of their inner circle? Never mind. Put a warm smile on that friendly face of yours, and you'll soon thaw them all down to size.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your wise guidance helps colleagues agree to compromise and move forward. Meanwhile, there are still vital issues you need to deal with in your personal life.

Born this Week You enjoy being free with your emotions, but you also can exercise disciplined focus. You would make a fine artist.

TRIVIABy TEST Fifi Rodriguez

1. MOVIE: What 1980s movie had the tagline, "One man's struggle to take it easy"? 2. GEOGRAPHY: Which is the largest of the Great Lakes? 3. MUSIC: How many notes are in the military bugle call "Taps"? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the only American president born on July 4? 5. EXPLORERS: What European explorer discovered the Grand Canyon? 6. FLAGS: What kind of tree is featured on Lebanon's flag?

© 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. 7. BUSINESS: What firm was originally known as the National Biscuit Company? 8. TELEVISION: Who starred as Kunta Kinte in the original miniseries "Roots"? 9. ANATOMY: What is the normal temperature of the human body in Celsius? 10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: At which school are Rhodes scholars invited to study?

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www.The Ranchos.com NEWto residentsState of South Grant East Madera Awarded County UP TO $350*REIMBURSEMENT FOR EACH Washing Machine certified as: “Energy Star Qualified”

Sign up** list for those interested in more information: 1. The Golden Valley Chamber of Commerce 37167 Ave. 12 #5C, Madera Ranchos, CA 93636 2. Email: [email protected] heading “Washer Grant Interest”

IN ADDITION FREE Low Flow equipment is STILL available at the Golden Valley Chamber of Commerce

*Grant monies are awarded to SEMCU, by the Department of Water Resources, (DWR), to help our community members within the 93636 zip code better manage and conserve our water resources. (Estimated reimbursement amount based on participation)

For more information Email: [email protected] or Call: (559) 363-9095 SEMCU meets at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of every month at The Pizza Factory

By the Community, For the Community!!!

**As soon as details are approved with the State we will follow up with those on the lists. 8/17