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Word From Home, a ministry of Lifetree @ Madera Ranchos Assembly of God Church, sponsored the 4th Annual 9/11 Ranchos Cruise-In and Car Show to help raise funds to send “care packages” to our troops overseas. Over 1,290 packages have been sent to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan in the past 5 years by this local group.
Editorial • Page 5 / Aunt Jean’s Ranchos Recipes • Page 8 In This Issue Classifieds • Page 22 / Fun Pages • Pages 26 & 27 Page 2 Cruise-In Remembers 9-11 and Our Troops at War North Fork Casino Maywood Center was the setting of a for his words. Our own Station 19 was rep- packages to be sent out in November. Over very successful cruise-in for Word From resented with volulnteer fire fighters as well 1,290 packages have been sent to troops in Takes Step Forward Home, a ministry of Lifetree @ Madera as the food truck and two engines. Iraq and Afghanistan in the past 5 years. Ranchos Assembly of God Church. An- A generous contribution by Algonquin Contact Pam Hansen at 559-474-2330 drew Isolano, first responder for the NYFD Power Company assisted the group in send- if you would like to contibute to the pack- An Open Letter from on 9/11, was present to share his memories ing over 30 packages in September and will ages for our troops or participate in packing Tribe Spokesman Charles of the event. All present were very thankful also help pay for postage for Christmas the boxes Altekruse
By now you probably have heard the wonderful news: on Friday, Septem- ber 2, 2011, the Assistant Secretary of In- dian Affairs (Mr. Larry Echo Hawk) issued a favorable two-part determina- tion on the North Fork Rancheria’s pro- posed gaming project. Specifically, the Andrew Isolano was there on 9/11 as a The purpose behind the event was filling Ranchos volunteer firefighters and Explorer Assistant Secretary determined that gam- NYFD first responder and shared his memories. these boxes with items for our troops overseas. Scouts listened attentively as Isolano spoke of 9/11. ing on the proposed site would be in the best interest of the Tribe and not detri- mental to the surrounding community. The decision is an important step in Annual Ranchos Fire Station BBQ FundraiserWrap UP the rigorous federal process to take land into trust for purposes of tribal-govern- By Christi McKinney ago. Isolano lost 343 fellow New York City firefighters who were ment gaming but not the final step before killed on 9-11 when terrorists attached New York’s Twin Towers. we can begin construction. Several im- The Madera Ranchos Volunteer Fire Department held their Throughout the evening there was something for everyone portant steps remain, most notably Gov- 26th Annual BBQ Fund Raiser on Saturday, August 20 at the to enjoy. Attendees were introduced to our local Volunteer Fire- ernor Brown must concur with this beautiful Vista del Rio Ranch on the banks of the San Joaquin fighters and had the opportunity to thank them for their dedicated decision. Following that, the DOI/BIA River at Freeway 99. The cool summer evening at the beautiful service to our community. These men and women are truly heroic would be in a position to move forward ranch was the perfect setting for an evening of dining, dancing for volunteering their time to keep our community safe. Whether with the final administrative steps in the and fun under the stars. The popular annual fundraising event was it be a fire, a car accident or a medical emergency we are all ex- process by issuing a final EIS Record of attended by 700 people this year and raised a total of $21,000. tremely grateful to see them show up right when we need them Decision (“ROD”) and notice of deter- This enabled our volunteer firefighters from station 19 and station most. mination to take land into trust. 9 to purchase a new Jaws of Life for the Madera Ranchos com- Cold beer, margaritas and sweet tea were all available for As you can imagine, the Tribe is de- munity. purchase lighted with this favorable decision and A s Pictures by John Glueck a l o n g eager to complete the remaining ap- a t t e n - w i t h proval steps. This announcement is wel- dees ar- “Split the comed because it reaffirms both the r i v e d Pot” tick- positive economic impacts of the project t h e y ets. At- to the local community and the Tribe as stopped t e n d e e s well as the Tribe’s historical connection by the also had to the proposed gaming site. 2nd An- the op- This decision moves us one step n u a l Of course it can’t be a BBQ with- The salsa contest, in its second If you wanted to get your dance on portunity closer to our goal of bringing jobs, busi- “ S t o p , out food and the food was a hit. year, drew a lot of attention. the Cadillac Cowboys were happy to help. to bid on ness opportunity and economic growth D r o p m a n y to Madera County - and to the nearly and Chop Salsa Contest” to taste a variety of different types of silent auction items and to preview items that had been donated 1,900 tribal citizens of the North Fork salsa before voting for their favorite. This year’s bragging rights by the community for a live auction later in the evening. Rancheria. We look forward to continu- for the best salsa was awarded to Estelle Peters. Master of Cere- A delicious meal of BBQ tri-tip, chicken, rice pilaf and salad ing our work with local and state leaders monies for the evening was now retired New York City Fire- was catered by Eric Wagner of Outlaw Catering. Event Organ- in a collaborative, respectful and trans- fighter Andy Isolano, who relocated to the Valley several years izer Debbie Farr was proud to say that “700 people were served parent manner that respects both tribal in just 30 minutes!” Desserts were both sovereignty and the spirit and letter of sold and auctioned off. Delicious pies were the law. donated by Marie Calendars and Ollie On behalf of the Tribe, I would Learn Grant Writing for FREE Ridge donated some of her scrumptious personally like to express our gratitude SEMCU (South East Madera County United) is sponsoring a grant writing class homemade brownies to those who bought to you and the thousands of other com- and is offering it to all Southeast Madera County residents. This class is free for all early. However those who waited faced munity supporters, leaders, and busi- SEMCU members and will cost $10 for all nonmembers. The classes are going to be stiff competition for their dessert. A high- nesses who helped us carry this shared taught at Liberty High School but the final date has not been determined yet. light of the evening was a very animated dream forward to this decision – without According to a Website from Michigan State University, a survey of income for dessert auction in which resident and vol- your unflagging support we would not be grant writers found that on-staff grant writers average between $37,000 and $46,000 unteer Ollie Ridge’s “Famous Truffle Pud- here today. And we mean that both fig- a year while independent writers may work for $60 to $100+ an hour. ding” sold for $3,000! Now that’s some uratively and literally: local support for If you’d like more information please call 559-363-9095 or email SEMCU at [email protected]. Please see BBQ on P. 18 Please see CASINO on P. 12 Click on “Local News” at Page 3 Friends of the Ranchos Library Host Inaugural Cool Jazz and Wine Event By Ellen Mester with old favorites that were recognized by most of the audience. The vocalist, Sharon Rogers, really captured everyone’s heart when she The Birdstone Winery on Road 36 in the Madera Ranchos cre- sang “My Funny Valentine” in her clear vibrato voice. ated the perfect setting for the inaugural “Cool Jazz and Wine” Danny Talob and the Jazztet are local musicians and students at fundraiser for the Friends of the Ranchos Library on Saturday, Sept. California State University Fresno, performing all genres of music 17. Birdstone’s award winning wine, expertly poured into crystal from classical to swing. Their talent is definitely apparent to all who clear glasses by owners Kimberly and Tony Kirk, in combination with listened. the tasty hors d’oeuvres supplied by Executive Catering, Central Val- Many of those who attended lingered long after the sun set, en- ley Catering, Bella Olives and P De Q, made this event an epicurean joying the wine, talking with friends and enthusiastically expressing delight. But even with the lovely cool breezes and soft sunset, it was Providing the cool jazz was Fresno their interest in attending next year’s Cool Jazz and Wine event. the cool jazz that made the evening so memorable. The jazz band, State’s Danny Talob and the Jazztet, play- The Friends of the Ranchos Library meet the first Thursday of Danny Talob and the Jazztet, performed smoothly and flawlessly, ing everything from classical to swing. every month at 6 p.m. at the Ranchos Library. Everyone is welcome.
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It’s always tough to replace someone who has been a vital and vibrant part of something. Do you think it was easy for George Lazenby or Roger Moore to step into the role of 007 after Sean Connery moved on? No, I bet they were shaking in their Armani suits. When for- mer branch manager Ellen Mester moved to the Madera County library to become the Man- aging Librarian and I was tapped to take her place I was filled with trepidation. Fortunately, the community has been gracious and welcoming to me and I am having a great time meet- ing all of the challenges that come with being a branch manager. There’s so much to do I haven’t had time to be too freaked out. That said, I have a lot to report to you. Here goes. Big Changes Thanks to those of you who filled out our “HowAre We Doing?” questionnaire. We got great responses and it sounds like the major change patrons would like to see most are dif- ferent hours. We’re hoping to make it happen. Of course, the Board of Supervisors still have to approve the changes (and you know the wheels of bureaucracy grind ever so slowly) but we’re hoping to have new hours in place by November. Included are some hours on Satur- day for those of you who are too busy to make it in during the weekday. Good things hap- pen when the people speak!Another great change is that you can now pay fees and fines with a credit card through our Smart Pay system. Rolled out last month, Smart Pay allows you to use your home computer (or the computers at any of our branches) to pay your overdue fees or late fines with a credit or debit card. And don’t be frightened – from what I’ve seen the system is wonderfully user-friendly and convenient. A Great Time A big thank you to all who participated in the Cool Jazz and Wine event at Birdstone Winery on Sept. 17. The music was great, the food and wine were outstanding and all of the proceeds benefited the Ranchos library. It was sort of a win-win situation for everyone – ex- cept me: wine tends to make my head feel like it might explode. Still, the event was just in- timate enough that everyone could enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed, jazzy atmosphere. Next time, we’re considering booking Metallica as the musical choice. Only 9/11 kidding of course. Storytime Back This Month A lot of you have asked, so we’re happy to announce Preschool Storytime will be back each Thursday beginning in October. We would’ve had the program up and running sooner, but we had a little fall cleaning we had to take care of first. Diane Maxfield, our storytime WIN FREE PROPANE! leader extraordinaire, is ready to wow kiddies and parents alike with fun stories, games and activities. If you haven’t been to a storytime yet, they really are terrific. We’re also hoping to invite other guests to the library, specially scheduled around school holidays so we can have WIN 250 GALLONS OF PROPANE big turn-outs. First up, children’s author Jean Chaffee has agreed to stop by with great sto- ries and visual aids about some of the more exotic animals at the Chaffee Zoo. It promises NAME ______to be a fun time. Dates and times to come. What I’m Reading ADDRESS ______I’ve run a little long with this article so I’m just going to suggest one title. Next month’s article will have a little more CITY ______STATE ____ ZIP ______book-chat. The Bayou Trilogy by Daniel Woodrell collects three of Woodrell’s early short novels, Under the Bright PHONE ______Lights, Muscle for the Wing and The Ones You Do. Woodrell might be best known for Winter’s Bone, which Drawing to be held the first week of July, 2012. Delivery must be by August 31, 2012. Must be a Valley Propane customer. was adapted into last year’s Oscar-nominated movie. Woodrell has a singular voice, kind of a redneck Elmore MAIL TO: Valley Propane • 37221 Ave. 12 #1D Leonard, and although the stories in The Bayou Trilogy Madera, CA 93636 don’t match up to Winter’sBone or his masterwork, The Death of Sweet Mister, they are well worth reading. And finally … Although the questionnaire shed light on what our patrons want, we still need more feedback from you. What other programs would you like to see at our li- brary? What changes would you make if you were in charge? What books and authors would you like to see on our shelves? Remember, the Ranchos Library is your library. We appreciate helpful comments and suggestions and look forward to serving you. So stop by soon. And don’t forget your library card — don’t leave home without it. Click on “Local News” at Page 5 Editorial Newspaper 101 By Randy Bailey and verbally started poking his finger in my chest wanting to know what I I write this month’s column as a was doing about our water, thereby public service. I’ve written this same missing the whole point of the edito- column before at different points in rial. I gave three specific examples of the seven years that I’ve owned this things that could be done (all of paper, but it appears it is time again. which I HAVE done) but the point After my editorial last month was that we can no longer hide be- where I asked the question, “What are hind “They’re taking our water,” YOU going to do about our water?” I when the reality is that WE’RE taking received some letters. Some were our water with no plan for our future. good, some not so good, but they all But I digress. shared readers’ different views on the This editorial is entitled Newspa- Liberty Groves meeting and, in par- per 101, and that suggests that I want ticular, my views and observations to share a very basic, fundamental about that meeting and subsequent rule of publishing: Unsigned letters questions about the Ranchos’ water go in the trash. situation that is worsening WITH- Oh I read them first, and often OUT Liberty Groves or any OTHER they are interesting to very interest- development. The water situation that ing, but with no signature they are WE are facilitating and the same one trash. Meaningless trash. Trash that that no one wants to step up to the absolutely no one else in the commu- plate and address or take ownership. nity will ever get to see. All of your As an interesting sidenote, I asked clever little turns of a phrase or sar- one question: “What are YOU going castic digs or even heaps of praise for to do about our water?” Know how the finest paper in the Madera Ran- many answers I got? chos are read by me and then thrown None. away. Zero. “But I’ve seen letters from Nada. ‘anonymous’ or ‘name withheld upon I had one person online (yeah, request’ in papers before ...” that’s right ... I wrote an editorial in Yes you have. And do you know the paper and someone responded on what all of those letters have in com- Facebook. That’s kind of like not lik- mon? An editor who contacted some- ing the sound on the radio so you turn one, verified that it wasn’t a letter off the TV) get a little provocative sent by someone else who then af- fixed your name to it just to get you in trouble, and then, if requested, agreed to respect the writer’s anonymity upon publication. Simple. The I have to tell you, I don’t think much of the “anonymous” crowd. Ranchos Everything I write in this paper I stick “Government my name on, right or wrong. I don’t growing beyond get to hide behind “name withheld Independent our consent upon request” and I personally think had become a that if someone has something to say The Ranchos Independent is published by Five and Two Publishing. lumbering they should “man up” and say it. In All contents of this publication are copyright 2011, all rights reserved. Reprinting without the permission of the giant, slamming concept, I don’t see much difference copyright holder is forbidden by law. shut the gates between “anonymous” and taggers All articles are submitted as the opinion of the author, who remains solely responsible for the content. The in- of opportunity, spraying their heartfelt messages on formation gathered for this publication is from sources that are considered to be reliable, but are not guaranteed. threatening to the side of a church or school. In both Opinions expressed in advertisements or articles remain the opinion of the writer. crush the very roots of our cases no one knows who wrote it and freedom.” a key element of freedom of speech is Randy Bailey...... Publisher/Editor lost: Responsibility. 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9/11 Page 7 The Stock Report Golden Valley Baptist Church GoldenValleyFoundationStarsShine Sunday School 9 a.m. By Audrey Stock ceived the grant money: Melissa Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m. McPherson, Georgina Raymond, Hi neighbors, Kristi Forshee, Dennis Ready, Tuesday 7 p.m. YOUTH 13-18 Well summer is over and fall is Chelan Shepherd, Chris Simon,
9/11 come meet new friends! in the air. The kids are back to school Crissy McElhaney, Fidi Cuevas, Nola and Halloween is just around the cor- Neely and Wendy McCulley, Jason www.GoldenValleyChurch.com Golden Valley Baptist ner. I can see a little better as I write Napier, Emily Muccianti, Nicole Ull- 12414 Road 37 · Madera Ranchos · 559-645-1700 Pastor David Jones this article because I just had rich, Leslie Wood, Kandace Osborn cataract surgery on my left eye. Now and Mayer. Congratulations to these both of my eyes have lens implants. teachers for taking the time and ef- Need a FUNDRAISER Oh the joy of getting old. If it will let fort to write the grants so that they for your school or organization? me drive safely for a few more years could get this extra equipment for I will be very pleased. their classrooms. A total of Contact FABIANO’S COFFEE about For the 11 years that Golden Val- $19,537.05 in grants was given by our fundraising opportunities! ley Unified School District has been the Foundation for Golden Valley Sell a variety of coffees by the bag and gift packs in business the district schools have Schools that night. and your group will make 50% of each sale! accomplished above and beyond my
9/11 dream for them. To help both schools Foundation Info for more information call and teachers accomplish the goals for Who are the members of the FABIANO’S COFFEE at 559-222-1722 their students are a group of commu- Foundation for Golden Valley nity members that keep the Founda- Schools? They are community Your LOCAL Ranchos Roaster or email [email protected] tion for Golden friends and neigh- Valley Schools bors who want to Say you saw it in the Ranchos Independent operating. The make a difference Foundation for The Foundation for Golden in the lives of the Golden Valley Valley Schools has given a total children in Schools held of $47,787 ... for a fledgling Golden Valley their 7th Annual Foundation I think this is awe- Unified. This “Stars” on Satur- some. year’s slate of of- day, Sept. 10 at ficers is: Birdstone Win- C h a i r m a n ery. This event is Rich Jones called “The Night Vice Chair- the Stars Come Out.” The stars are man Stephanie McShane the employees of Golden Valley Uni- Secretary Aimee Beintker fied. The Foundation members turned Treasurer Doug Reitz Birdstone Winery into a beautiful Past Chairman Ron Osborn background setting to make this a Historian Audrey Stock special night. The white tablecloths Superintendent Sarah Koli- caught your attention as you walked gian/Andy Alvarado into the permanent tent at Birdstone. School Board President Mark Next was the delicious gourmet hors Toole d’oeuvres served during the cocktail Would you like to be a member party at the beginning of the evening of the Foundation? Membership is event. Then it was time to meet our open to any community member who “Stars.” This was a well put together would like to help make a difference event with both Chairman Rich Jones for the students and teachers in and Superintendent Andy Alvarado Golden Valley Unified. Talk to any keeping the program moving. There Foundation member or call the dis- was a large screen where last year’s trict office at 645-7500 and ask to Foundation grant-winning teachers talk to Aimee Beintker. The Founda- showed how the grant money was tion for Golden Valley Schools has used for equipment in their class- given a total of $47,787 plus the rooms. Then it was time for 2011 $50,000 the Smith family donated for Foundation grant winners to be rec- air conditioning for Sierra View Ele- ognized. All 14 happy teachers and mentary School. For a fledgling teacher teams received Foundation Foundation I think this is awesome. grants that night. This was the most The other event that evening was grants ever given by the Foundation when the Star Employees for 2011 for Golden Valley Schools. I am for Golden Valley Unified were an- proud to be a part of the Foundation. 9/11 Here is a list of teachers who re- Please see STOCK on P. 21 www.The Ranchos.com Page 8
Meat Free Variations Recently we went out to Randy’s after church for lunch. Rachael had made two pans of lasagna – one with meat (which was absolutely deli- by Jean Briner cious) and the other meatless. Rachael is a vegetarian and pretty strict about it. So I decided this arti- cooked for about 3 minutes in rapidly cle will be dedicated to Rachael and boiling water. 9/11 as close to vegetarian as I can make 2 C White Minute Rice (Put rice it. It will be a challenge because I like in 2 cups boiling water, turn burner meat, fowl and fish, cheese, eggs and off, cover and let sit for 5 minutes). all the rest of forbidden food of a veg- 2 Well Beaten Eggs etarian. 2/3 C Milk I read online that, “It’s not just ½ C Oil ‘rabbit food’ and alfalfa sprouts; 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup ** JOIN TODAY AND PAY today’s vegetarian food is complex, 1 Medium Onion – Chopped Fine and flavorful.” In the Every Day is a 16 oz. (4 C) Shredded Cheddar Holiday book I’ve talked about in Cheese *with a 12 month agreement prior articles, October 1 is World Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder to NOCALL INITIATION FOR MORE INFO FEE!* Vegetarian Day. taste 9/11 559-479-8282 My favorite vegetable dish is the Heat oven to 325. Spray a 13x9x2 zucchini casse- baking dish with role my sister baking spray, set makes for most aside. Cook and family dinners. Well, there you have it – I got drain well the I’m not going to through the article without broccoli and print the recipe in using the four letter word cook and fluff the Fine Quality Craftmanship this issue as I’ve “MEAT.” rice. In a large had it in two back mixing bowl issues. If you combine the want it, let me eggs, milk, oil, know. In my Mom’s recipe cards she and soup. Add the chopped onion. had a couple of vegetable dishes that Blend well. Add the cooked broccoli sound interesting. and rice, mixing well. (The broccoli and rice should be cooled slightly or Impossible Garden Pie you might get scrambled eggs.) Pour Specializing In: 2 C Chopped Zucchini mixture into prepared baking dish. 1 C Chopped Tomatoes Bake for about one hour – if brown • Foreign & Domestic • Frame Straightening 1/2c Chopped Onion and bubbly remove from oven. It may Car Repairs • Unibody Frame 1/3 C Grated Parmesan Cheese take up to 1 ½ hours, but watch care- 1 ½ C Milk fully – don’t overcook. **Recipe • Custom Paint Repairs ¾ C Bisquick calls for Cream of Chicken soup, but • Color Matching • Chroma Vision 3 Eggs a vegetarian might want to use Cream ½ tsp. Salt of Mushroom instead. • Insurance Work Color Matching ¼ tsp. Pepper Heat oven to 400. Lightly grease The following two recipes are a 10’ pie plate. Sprinkle zucchini, from Rachael’s favorites. tomatoes, onions and cheese in bot- tom of pie plate. Beat remaining in- Vegetable Black-Bean Burgers gredients until smooth. About 15 1 Can Black Beans (Drained) GOLD GLASS seconds on high in a blender or about 1 Slice of an Onion Precision Collision Repair one minute with a hand mixer. Pour 1 tsp. Cumin into pie plate. Bake until golden Garlic Salt brown and a knife inserted in center Salt and Pepper to taste comes out clean, about 30 minutes. 1 C Shredded Cheese Be careful not to over bake. Let stand Hamburger buns
5 minutes before cutting If using a 9” American cheese 9/11 pie plate, decrease milk to 1 C, bak- Sauté one slice of onion in butter ing mix to ½ C and eggs to 2. until brown. In medium sized bowl Insurance Claims Welcomed FREE ESTIMATES crush the black beans. Add cumin, Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole 8 oz. Frozen Chopped Broccoli – Please see RECIPE on P. 20 674-8591 Click on “Local News” at Page 9 Letters part owners in the Ranchos Water System; ering the news in person. Afinal kudos for Dear Editor: vance what the meeting is about. Many that $50 per month goes into the water sys- the fine teachers and chaperons who had to people thought it was a “Town Hall Meet- tem fund, nowhere else. The county can’t spend the night knowing what was going After reading your last editorial, ing” and asked why Supervisor Bigelow touch it except for the operation and main- to happen the next day but allowed the kids “What Are You Going to Do?” I agree with wasn't there. He didn’t have to be there, tenance of the Ranchos Water System. to enjoy the one night they had at Calvin you 100 percent. While at the meeting for this was a meeting called by the Planning What Liberty Groves is projecting is Crest. I appreciate your caring and com- the Liberty Groves Project update, I was Department only to explain the Liberty the multiple use of water; most people call passionate attitude toward our children. shaking my head about how some in the Groves project. it “recycling.” Once water is used for daily On a final note. I want to thank all of audience kept interrupting with rants they One of the complaints I heard was the household chores, it can then be cleaned the adults involved for not telling my really knew little or nothing about. Some recent increase in water rates for those on and used for irrigating lawns and gardens daughter the entire details of the accident. folks just have no respect for others. It the Ranchos Water System. This had noth- and other things. That doesn’t happen in I took it as a teaching moment to explain eventually became a “it’s my water” ses- ing to do with the meeting. Yes, there was the Ranchos; the water is used once then how precious life is and how even though sion, having little to do with the project it- an increase, the first in over 16 years. So dumped in septic tanks or runs down the she is disappointed about not being able to self. They certainly exposed their instead of paying a dollar a day we're pay- street. The system isn’t designed for recy- stay all week, the bigger picture here is that greediness. ing a whopping $1.67 for all the water we cling water, but most people do make an someone’s life was cut too short. When you attend any meeting, you want! I wish I could get gasoline that way! effort to conserve. We all know of the would think the attendees know in ad- A lot of people don't know that they are homes that have water standing in front of Sincerely, them. These folks need to be cited. How Micheala Ford can people like this be against a project Madera Ranchos that will be designed to save water? How Judy’s Legal Document hypocritical can they be? Before we start Service accusing someone of taking “our” water to • Self-Help Legal Document Assistant recycle it, let’s fix our problem first. Dear Editor: Everyone moving out here since day Estate Planning • Family Law ... and more one wanted to be the last person to move We are a group of three nursing stu- here. If you moved here since September dent from National University. We are cur- Judith L. Locatelli 14, 1983, maybe I didn’t want you here. rently taking Community Health and will Legal Document Assistant • Notary Public Not really, I welcomed everyone who be continuing this class until the end of No- Madera County LDA Reg. 2010001 • Exp. 8/10/12 wanted the same lifestyle I was looking vember. In this class, we are required to for, and I was hoping everyone would choose a community to help through vari- Call for an Appointment share in the water and not waste it. It be- ous means, which related to health or • longs to everyone. Most folks conserve, safety. Our group has chosen to help the 559-395-4640 office • 559-908-4600 cell www. JudysLegalDocumentService.Com but others are greedy and want it all. Some Madera Ranchos, as two of our group 11874 Road 36 ½ • Madera, CA • 93636 of those folks showed up at the Liberty members are long time residents to the “I am not an attorney. I can only provide Groves meeting and exposed their greedi- area. How can we help the community? We self-help services at your specific direction.” ness. We all saw their true colors and now are looking for events or organizations that 9/11 we know who they are. may need help with education on safety, nutrition, health risks, illness prevention, Bill Whyman or anything else that is related to health. SAND & GRAVEL • 28-year Madera Ranchos resident If your organization needs help, you 9/11 CRUSHED ROCK • may reach Denise, Rakayla, or Prince at LANDSCAPE MATERIAL • [email protected]. FILL DIRT • Dear Editor: Rakayla Medina TOP SOIL • Madera Ranchos HUMUS • I would like to take a moment and BARK • thank all of the administrators, teachers and The Ranchos Independent welcomes CHIPS • chaperons who were at Calvin Crest with my sixth grade daughter this week. I am your letters. Whether you’re a fan or RIVER ROCK • someone looking for something extremely pleased with the way the District to line the birdcage, we want BASE ROCK • handled the difficult situation. At all times to hear from you. The only rules? ROCK DUST • during this unfortunate situation I felt they Sign it, be civil or forget about it. COBBLE STONES • had the best interests of my child forefront. LANDSCAPE DIRT DRIVEWAY BASE • The call from Mr.Alvarado explaining the Send your letters to: & DRIVEWAY situation was enough information to put CONSTRUCTION my mind at ease that my child was safe as email: CLEANUP • well as everyone from our district. I don't CA #142100 [email protected] think knowing the details of the counselors 559-645-5363 mail: accident during the call would have been appropriate. I want to thank Mr. Impera- The Ranchos Independent trice and Mr. Piedra for driving up to the 37167 Ave. 12 #5C Say you saw it in camp the next morning and being the Madera, CA 93636 bearer of bad news to our children. They fax: could have let the teacher do it but they 559-645-4002 the Ranchos Independent showed leadership and character by deliv- www.The Ranchos.com Page 10 Senior Report
Report from Alaska; Laughlin Next for a By Verlaine Elinburg She also put into place the Story Hour for LIMITED TIME the young kids at the Ranchos Library. At only! $999.31 present she is a representative on the Ester Anderson had her 91st birthday Council on Ageing and to date she has on August 5. Usually it is something held every office in the Ranchos/Hills Sen- Smith Manor Grace Chapel is offering a Direct women never share but when you hit the ior Center organization except for Treas- $999.31. nineties and are contributing to society, urer. In 2008 the Madera County Board of CremationPackage for Our Direct Cremation Service still in “so so” good health, driving, having Supervisors awarded Ester with an appre- Package is designed specially for families who have chosen to have fun, it is an accomplishment. ciation plaque as Volunteer of the Year. a simple cremation. This package includes a durable Ester’s parents emigrated from Den- plastic urn, a cardboard cremation container, mark and resided in the small town of Trip to Alaska removal from place of death to mortuarywithin50 Exira, Iowa. She had a brother and a sister The Ranchos/Hill Seniors began their miles, basic services of director and staff, but sadly her mother died shortly after the trip to Alaska on August 10. The Trip refrigeration, 1-hour private family viewing, one birth of her sister in 1921. Her father began from Vancouver, British Columbia, death certificate, disposition permit and sales tax. worked for the Standard Oil Company and where they glided under the Lion’s Gate We also have many funeral plans the three children Bridge. They re- to choose from. To discuss payment options were supervised laxed and enjoyed on this plan or any of our other funeral plans please contact Pre-Arrangement Specialist by housekeepers the wonders of Heather Thomas at growing up. the inside passage Tragedy struck where deep blue 662-8825 gain when her fa- rivers of ice calve ther died shortly mammoth ice- 801 E. Yosemite Avenue, Madera after her sixth bergs into the or call for a direct line to Heather
375-6396 9/11 birthday, resulting ocean and mighty Lic. #0G40878 in the three chil- humpback whales dren being sepa- breach from the rated and adopted sea. They also en- by different fami- joyed the stun- lies that lived in ning beauty of the same town tide waters, and on the same breath taking First 5 Madera County is recruiting for street in Exira. mountains and They all gradu- waterfalls of members to represent the following: ated from the Tracy Arms, Commissioner same high school Sawyer Glaciers Unincorporated Valley Area and Ester contin- and Juneau, the ued her education capital of Alaska. (Madera Ranchos - Board of and became a In Skagway they Supervisors District 1) school teacher. boarded the nos- Commissioner She married talgic gold rush Merle Anderson railcars for dra- City of Madera Area (Board of and they had two matic scenery Supervisors District 3 and 4) sons. through the White During their Pass, an integral Madera County’s children of today will be our working years part of the His- leaders of tomorrow … help First 5 Madera they resided in toric Klondike Joann from the Ranchos/Hills Senior Center gets County invest in the future of our children. different towns a firsthand look at Alaska during the Center’s recent Trail. The group but they chose the trip there. continued via Ex- First 5 is recruiting for a Commissioner – Madera Ranchos Area and Madera Ranchos plorer Coach into City of Madera Area, to participate in the distribution of $2 million annu- in which to retire. Ester read about the Canada to Whitehouse, the capital of ally to fund programs that focus on getting Madera’s youngest children Senior Center in the local papers and at- Yukon. On the way to Beaver Creek they ready for school. tended the Garden Meeting where she was visited the sled dog kennel, meet the dogs If you live in the Madera Ranchos Area or City of Madera Area and welcomed with open arms by the members and attended the summer sled dog demon- are interested in shaping the community, contact Mang at 661-5155 or pick and that was the beginning of her associa- stration and enjoyed the famed Yukon Ren- up an application at 525 E. Yosemite. tion with the Ranchos/Hills Senior Center. dezvous Dinner show. From Beaver creek She has held several offices starting with they enjoyed the scenic highway that trav- the Hot Lunch program for which she was elled past the lakes and mountains of the Recruitment is open until filled in charge of the administrative duties. Kluane National Park as they moved on to Later as Secretary she maintained the Fairbanks, about as far from civilization as scheduling of all meetings and initiated the 9/11 newsletter, of which she is still the editor. Please see SENIOR on P. 19 Click on “Local News” at Page 11 The Pastor’s Desk Hope in the Midst of Affliction Again this month we have a guest I have hope: Because of the Lord's great writer for the Pastor’s Desk. He is not a love we are not consumed, for his com- Balance is the Key to Performance pastor but he has a message. With ap- passions never fail. They are new every Specializing in ALL phases of farrier science proximately 17.6 million Americans morning; great is our faithfulness. I say AFEC Certi ed adults who abuse alcohol or are alcohol to myself, ‘The Lord is my portion; 209-628-0991 dependent, his message is timely and rel- therefore I will wait for him.’ The Lord 9/11 call evant. is good to those whose hope is in him, Editor to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the By Mike B. Lord.”
9/11 Relying on God Hope What this passage means to me is As I go through the walk of a now- that when I rely on myself there is no sober life, I cling to hope. Without hope hope. Jeremiah speaks of God's wrath. nothing is possible and when nothing is God's wrath is very simple: Nothing can possible then why would I want to go or will ever separate us from the love of GET YOUR FREE ONION! on? God. He will always love us no matter Endurance is not a common quality. what we do. His wrath is our own self- Jus3 fE1 KiHiI@n- S)!e3 FlE)>1 FGJi3 St;n+ ),’+ B7", “The only way to get Many people lack the long-term com- will. We rely on SELF. So, he lets t/ ?@(, yE4 * FR E EDiE. t/ s;6 “:h;8k2” ;n+ t/ fresher produce would be mitment, caring and willingness that is things happen to us. God does not cause ?@(, yE4 ;. >x;C9#, N Aus3 hE5 g&o+ EJ1 Fro=u , to pick it yourself.” ™ i2. O%, '>1
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5/10 Ranchos-area business to this site! (www.craigslist.org) is also a popular place for people to find local yard sales. If you ad- www.theRanchos.com vertise be prepared for people waiting on Your Junk/Their Treasure your driveway the morning of the sale. If www.theRanchos.com you choose not to advertise, you can set up Yard saling is another thing I love about and put your signs out that morning, so The Ranchos! Unlike Fresno, it has natural you’re ready when the shoppers arrive. boundaries that are just the right size for mak- Borrow folding tables if needed and get ing the rounds on a Saturday morning and still as much up off the ground as possible. Cre- arrive back at home in time for waffles. ate departments or sections like kitchen You may think yard saling is an unlikely items, sports, clothing, books, games, tools, hobby for a Professional Organizer. Let me etc. This helps your shoppers that are look- reassure you that you won’t find me arriving ing for a specific item and in general looks at home with a car full of stuff I don’t need. more appealing from the street. Put a few of (Well, my husband your choice items might disagree with out front to lure in that at times.) You customers. will find me getting Make plans to end your sale Place books, incredible deals on with a trip to your favorite char- CDs and DVDs in things I was going to ity thrift store and trade your left- shallow boxes with purchase anyway, or overs for a tax deduction. See you their spines show-
9/11 things I wanted, but at your yard sale! ing so titles can be couldn’t afford new. easily read. Hang Ask me sometime clothes whenever about the TV deal I swapped for a chest possible. A couple ladders with a pole or freezer. string works. FULL SERVICE AUTOMOTIVE There’s a very faithful yard saling Ran- SHOP chos society, so if you’re planning to de-clut- More Tips ter, or just need some extra cash, you’re in the I don’t recommend pricing every item, right place. Here are some tips on how to or- but that’s an option if you prefer. Having ganize your sale. groups of items with a sign, i.e. “Shirts/Pants $1 each” or “Paperbacks 25¢ or 5 for $1” is Tips for the Sale less complicated. Remember that your goal is First, make it worth stopping for. If you to unload your goods, so price to sell, but give don’t have much stuff on your own, invite yourself a little bargaining room at the start. family members or neighbors to join in. Even Set up some background music so it’s if it’s just your stuff, enlist the help of a fam- not awkward when there’s just one or two Serving the quietly roaming through your sale. Have an FREE ily member or friend so there’s always one Valley for Over person besides the cashier to help and, yes, extension cord and batteries available for 42 Years TOWING WITH OVERHAUL keep an eye on things. people to test items they want to purchase. WE ALSO DO: GET A Begin preparation by saving some gro- Make plans to end your sale with a trip Brakes • Tune-ups • Diagnostic cery bags and newspapers to pack breakables. to your favorite charity thrift store and trade Oil changes • Service work “BACKTO Make a trip to the bank for ones and coins to your leftovers for a tax deduction. See you at AND NOW: A/C SERVICE AND REPAIRS SCHOOL” use as change. Use a fanny pack or carpenter’s your yard sale! apron to store your money rather than a cash box. YoucancontactBrendaMcElroytohave 19-POINT Create sturdy yard sale signs with eye- questions answered at Organized by Choice FREEINSPECTION catching, easy-to-read bold print.An address (becausethingsdon’talwaysfallintoplace)at w/ every OIL CHANGE without an arrow means nothing to someone P.O.Box26152,Fresno,CA93729,emailher call for appt. • exp.10/31/11 that isn’t familiar with the area so make sure at [email protected], visit her follow us on to include large arrows on your signs with website www.organizedbychoice.com or she 9/11 Facebook additional arrows at every turn.Also include can be reached by phone at 559-871-3314. www.The Ranchos.com ae14 Page
9/11 lc n“oa es at News” “Local on Click Page 15 GEN WHY cont. from P. 6 inside your head clicks and you her nose again. or college, rack up a ton of credit think, “Well, I certainly don’t want It would certainly help things if card debt, etc. There would cer- that bean and stuffed it right up her to end up like this twit, so I think we could locate the little genetic tainly be a lot more educated, fi- little nose. I’ll avoid making that particular defect that pops up after puberty. nancially stable people out there. Recently, she came to me crying, mistake.” And The chromosome That genetic defect isn’t perma- and said that I had been right all there it is: The that make young nent in most people, though. Many along. She racked up nearly 20 grand moment of clar- And there it is: The mo- people think they work to become responsible, pro- trying to buy herself a little happi- ity that thins the ment of clarity that thins the are always right, ductive members of society. As for ness. She told me that she wished veil between im- veil between immaturity and and no one else me, I no longer feel the need to she would have listened to me. maturity and true has a clue. If sci- make every mistake for myself. I I knew that feeling all too well. adulthood. I was true adulthood. entists could lo- learn from the experience and wis- Experience does a funny thing hoping to have cate that, then dom of others, and their advice and to you: After years of crashing into been that click to possibly they knowledge play an enormous role rocks and tumbling off cliffs, one her, but at least now she is working could sever it before we all had a in my decision making process. day someone tells a little anecdote two jobs to make her ends meet, chance to get out there and do And although I still make mis- about one of their experiences in and let me say, that is probably one something stupid like become a takes, I no longer feel the need to life, and, just like that, something bean that won’t get anywhere near teen mom, drop out of high school stuff anything up my nasal cavity.
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MeetYour New Golden Valley Unified Teachers for the 2011-2012 SchoolYear By Alyssa Stratakis and Patricia Felix promoted to administrative positions. In addition, Michael McDonald, Mia offer and I am proud to be a Wolverine.” Chris Imperatrice, a vice-principal at Zavorek and Katelynn Peek are newcomers Mia Zavorek Golden Valley Unified School District Sierra View Elementary last year, is the new at Webster Elementary. Michael Erickson, Zavorek is back in teaching full time welcomed six new teachers to open the principal at Sierra View Elementary. Anne Katuin and Lisa Cartwright are new after taking time off to raise her three chil- 2011-2012 school year. In addition, two for- Frank Panian, a math teacher at Liberty teachers at Liberty. dren. She will teach sixth grade at Webster. mer Golden Valley Unified educators were is the school’s newest learning director. Lisa Cartwright Zavorek began her teaching career at Cartwright will Adams Elementary in Madera Unified fill in for the de- where she taught sixth grade. After four parted Panian, who years she had a child and decided to teach Foundation Holds Annual Event moved to adminis- part-time. More than $19,000 worth of grants Computer Lab tration in the math Recently, she was a reading interven- were handed out during the Foundation for Headphones $139.65 department. tion teacher for Fresno Unified School Dis- Golden Valley Schools’ seventh annual • Fidi Cuevas Cartwright, trict and worked with students in grades Stars event at Birdstone Winery. Student Response who previously 1-6. Along with the grants, the Foundation Systems $2,015.00 worked as a substi- “My focus has always been on the also honored 2011 STAR Employees of • Nola Neely & Wendy McCully tute teacher at Edu- upper grade students and that is where most the year at the event on Sept. 10. Smartboards $3,512.00 cational Options, of my experience lies,” Zavorek. According to organizers, the turnout • Jason Napier will teach algebra and geometry. Zavorek has three children, Brady (8), was wonderful, the ambiance was beauti- A/V Recording “I want to get to know my students and Beckett (6) and Arden (4) with Andy, her ful, the food was delicious, the music was Studio $2,500.00 talk with them,” Cartwright said. “I want to husband of almost 12 years. entertaining, the raffle prizes were fantas- • Emily Muccianti help them with their work and get to know “Our children keep us very busy with tic and the company was great. Reading Lab Comprehension them on a different level.” ballet, soccer, baseball and all of the other One of the Foundation’s major goals Games $862.39 She said she received help from a num- practices that go along with that,” she said. is to give back to the educational commu- • Nicole Ullrich ber of people, including Mann, Panian, fel- “We love it and wouldn’t have it any other nity in the form of new teacher grants and Cow Eye Dissection $593.01 low math teachers Renee Harris and way.” classroom grants. The Foundation has • Leslie Wood Charles Brooks and activities director Sarah Zavorek enjoys traveling to the beach, given more than $97,000 in grants to sup- Athletic Pitching Burress. making bows and flowers, going to the port our teachers and students. Machine $1,500.00 “They are all amazing people,” gym, reading and crafting. The entire fam- The 2011 grants were all funded 100 • Osborn/Mayer Cartwright said. “It’s great working here.” ily are Boston Red Sox fans. percent thanks to the Foundation and the Relocate Promethean Boards In her spare time Cartwright loves to “I am so excited to be a teacher at contributions from business partners, who at SV to classroom and cook, bake and make cards. Webster,” Zavorek said. “I want to thank helped make it possible to full fund each purchase Active Response Michael McDonald everyone for all of the support. I feel very grant. Here are the teachers that received System $2,700.00 McDonald is in his sixth year of teach- welcomed here.” grants. ing, beginning at Valley Teen Ranch and is Mike Erickson In addition, the Foundation honored a fifth grade teacher at Webster. Erickson, who • Melissa MacPherson five employees who were chosen as He began teaching as a teacher’s assis- used to be an infor- Document Camera $585.00 Golden Valley Unified School District’s tant and later assumed the role as the head mation’s systems • Georgina Raymond best in 2011. teacher. manager, is the Document Camera $585.00 Administrator of the Year- Felipe After a year at Valley Teen Ranch, he newest Liberty High • Krisit Forshee Piedra spent a year at Madera High as a math in- School science Document Camera Elementary Teacher of the Year- tervention teacher. He spent the last three teacher. He will be and Projector $1,050.00 Chelan Shepherd years as a math coach and instructional teaching physics and • Dennis Ready Secondary Teacher of the Year- Frank coach at Fresno Unified. chemistry. Document Camera Panian He was the head girls basketball coach Before he ar- and Projector $1,200.00 Operational Employee of the Year- at Madera in his one year and then assisted rived at Liberty, Erickson was shown • Chelan Shepherd Gail Allen the previous three years. McDonald has around campus by Chris Imperatrice. He Document Camera Instruction Employee of the Year- coached basketball for the past 13 years. also received help from fellow science and Projector $1,245.00 Nicola Lambert “I enjoy working with young kids and teacher Fidi Cuevas and the front office • Chris Simon Piedra will also be honored in Octo- high school students and seeing the effect I staff — principal Kuljeet Mann and Tanya Document Camera ber as the Administrator of the Year for can have in shaping their lives,” he said. “I Hudson. and Projector $1,050.00 Madera County at the Madera County Ex- have already experienced just a small sam- • Crissy McElhaney cellence in Education awards ceremony. ple of what this great school district has to Please see TEACHERS on P. 17
Click on “Local News” at Page 17 Ranchos Middle Schoolers Shake, Grandparents Come Out to Webster More than 500 people particpated in Teacher Club would like to thank all of Rattle & Roll at Back to School Dance Webster’s Grandparents Day celebration the volunteers who made the day a huge on September 9. success. They are: Michelle Barnes, Webster principal Felipe Piedra said Kim Carson, Leslie Alesi, Janeen Best, there were 518 participants this year, a Megan Boatwright, Shellie Deniz, Jodi significant increase over last year’s Reitz, Becky Koop, Kristi Prater, Lisa total. Luce, Brandy Bilskey, Maria DeSoto, Piedra and the Webster Parent Guillermo Saenz and Damian Carranza.
M.J. Gilio is a 5th grade Blanca Saenz is a 1st Nicholas Mott is a 2nd teacher here at Webster and she grader here at Webster and she grader, his sister Hannah is a is accompanied by her grand- is with her Mother Patricia 4th grader and they are with son Jojo Januse who is a Saenz. their grandmother Carole Mott kindergartner here at Webster.
New to Liberty, New to America Ranchos Middle School students dance to the music at the Back to School Dance that was By Alexis Newman playing basketball in the winter. She held on Sept. 8. LHS Yearbook/Journalism Staff also enjoys dancing, listening to music and attending her art and Spanish Liberty has the pleasure of having classes at Liberty. TEACHERS cont. from P. 16 born and raised in the Madera Ranchos and four foreign exchange students this sea- Aigerim said that at her school, will now lead the school he attended -- son — junior Aigerim Kapar Kyzy and there is only first grade through “I love it here,” Erickson said. “I love Sierra View Elementary -- as its principal. seniors Lene Stensbo, Kathleen Behrens eleventh grade; all students stay in the teaching physics and chemistry. I like doing He was a social science teacher at and Caspar Moser. same class and the teachers change in- the hands-on activities and when students Liberty and the football coach for five Aigerim is from Kyrgyzstan which stead of all the students. Aigerim is here score high on tests.” years where he led the team to a No. 1 is in Central Asia. She knows four lan- In his spare time Erickson enjoys play- seed in the Central Section Division V guages, plays tennis, and is interested in Please see EXCHANGE on P. 18 ing tennis and working out along with some playoffs. The Hawks advanced to the resistance training. semifinals of the playoffs two years in a Anne Katuin row. Katuin returns He then stepped down as football SierraView Elementary SpiritRallyFun to the scene of coach and became a learning director at where it all started. Ranchos Middle School/Liberty High She is one of the School and vice-principal at Sierra View first Liberty High Elementary for the past three years. School graduates to Katelynn Peek return to teach at Peek is a Yosemite High School Liberty. graduate, teaching kindergarten at Web- A 2006 Liberty ster. She is originally from Bass Lake graduate, she re- and graduated from Fresno Pacific Uni- turns to the school to teach algebra and versity with honors. She has a Bachelor agriculture science. ofArts degree in liberal studies and has a She graduated from Cal Poly-San Luis multiple subject teaching credential. Obispo and majored in agricultural science. “I have wanted to be a teacher since “I am looking forward to telling my the third grade when my teacher changed students that algebra and agriculture is very my life,” Peek said. “I hope to change the important,” Katuin said. “I like being back. world through education. I love children It’s really cool to work with the teachers I and I love learning.” had when I was here.” In addition to being the valedictorian In her spare time, Katuin enjoys riding at Yosemite, Peek also played volleyball horses, going camping and other outdoors and soccer and ran cross country. stuff. “I now train for and run marathons,” Chris Imperatrice Peek said. “I’m a family girl. I love being Imperatrice began teaching when around my family friends. I have a lot of Emily Mayer competes in a relay that involved dressing up and chewing gum at Sierra View Golden Valley Unified first started. He was energy and I like to eat a lot.” Elementary School during a Spirit Rally on Sept. 2. www.The Ranchos.com Page 18
preparation and training. Hayes spent over begin their 6.2 mile bicycle course, which complished afterward.” Science Teacher five hours a day over the course of several took them along the Pacific Grove coastline, His next event will be Nov. 6 in the Two months preparing his mind and body for and last was the run. The runners had to start Cities Marathon in Fresno and Clovis that Changes His Life the event. All for a good cause: research at Lover’s Point and proceed down Ocean also raises money for different cancer asso- money for blood cancer and improving his View, totaling 6.2 miles, or three laps. ciations such as the Leukemia & Lymphoma By Sierra Wilson health. The decision to do a triathlon gave Hayes finished all three legs in good Society, Children’s Hospital Central Califor- him the drive to find a team to compete time; his swim lasted just over 41 minutes, nia, and the Sierra Challenge Express Schol- There is a point in one’s life where one with, which ended up being the Leukemia his bike ride lasted just over a hour-and-a- arship Fund. makes the realization that there needs to be & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training, half, and his run was finished in one hour, 22 Hayes is not giving up on his training, a change. Whether it is to improve one’s an endurance sports training program that minutes. All together his time was three doing his marathons and triathlons, and help- life, or the life of someone else, it is a gives its athletes’ raisings to the Leukemia hours, 41.40 minutes. ing raise money for others. After all his choice everyone must face. Liberty High & Lymphoma Society. .Hayes’encourage- This most definitely was not easy, but marathons, Hayes weighs in at 238 pounds, School science teacher Tim Hayes made ment to raise money for cancer research as Hayes said, “I felt very tired and very ac- and says he feels great. that realization three years ago when he de- was inspired by his father-in-law who had cided to better himself while helping out passed from lymphoma and his sister who EXCHANGE cont. from P. 17 and enjoys her classes and the school others through raising money for leukemia is a breast cancer survivor. environment. and lymphoma. The Triathlon at Pacific Grove, Hayes’ to improve her Eng- Behrens plays tennis, likes to swim Hayes’ decision came upon him in first and most recent triathlon, was an lish, to travel, and to and go shopping. Her fa- 2008, when he noticed that being 55 years Olympic distanced event. It began at 7:30 learn more about vorite class is ROP Sports old and 309 pounds could possibly be a a.m., September 10, when all the teams American culture. Medicine. factor of continuing to teach students and were separated by their age and gender, When asked what she Behrens says that in getting to participate in the lives of his which also decided the time the teams enjoys saying in her Germany she has two grandchildren over the years. He knew would begin their events. language she replied, more years of school something needed to be done, so he began His team consisted of six members, “Jipeuecmwo,” which when she goes back to training and running for half-marathons. each meeting their goals, including Hayes, means wonderful. Hamburg. She is here to As he completed and ran eight different who raised $3,325, $425 more then his Aigerim finds the improve her English and half-marathons, he noticed it might be a bit goal of $2,800. American education see how life is in Amer- easier and more beneficial to get involved Hayes had to start his course with two system difficult but ica, although she misses with triathlons. swim laps, equaling almost a half a mile. enjoys all of her attending parties on the A triathlon consists of three different The swim involved jumping in at Lover’s classes here. weekends. endurance activities: swimming, bicycling, Point Beach and making triangular laps Stensbo is from Moser is from Berlin, and running. This demanding event is a around the bay. Norway and stays Senior Lene Stensbo is from Germany, and is the only large commitment that requires diligent After the swim, the athletes had to with the Isolano fam- Norway. male foreign exchange stu- ily. She is here to im- dent at Liberty. He is stay- prove her English, ing with the Kaczmarek BBQ cont. from P. 2 of Life without backup just because of the enjoy the adventure of family and says they are weight of that piece of equipment. The new a new country and to very nice. He says it is pudding. unit is lightweight and more powerful.” explore new things. pretty cool that he just New to this year’s event the Ginz Both Farr and Hoover want to thank She is not currently in turned 16 and is a senior Photo Booth was a huge hit. Party goers everyone who helped put this fundraiser to- a sport but hopes to this year. Moser runs cross had the opportunity to put on hilarious ac- gether. Sponsors for this year’s event in- play basketball during country and hopes to play cessories (feather boas, huge glasses, hats clude: Mark and Peggy Borba, Vulcan the winter season. soccer in the winter and and even fake noses) before taking instant Materials, Pistoresi Ambulance, In Stensbo’s edu- tennis in the spring. pictures in the photo booth while others just Chukchansi Resort, Gateway Village, San cation system there Although Moser does chose to pose and snuggle with their honey. Joaquin River Ranch, Jerry Edding’s Real are only three tests a not have Charles Brooks Music was provided by the Cadillac Cow- Estate, Marie Calendar, Chick-fil-A, and year, homework is as- as a teacher, he is his fa- boys for those who wanted to dance the the Pizza Factory. They would also like to signed but no credit is vorite because he is the night away. thank Tom and Alice Schevenell, Tina Na- awarded and there are Kathleen Behrens is a senior nicest teacher Moser has Senior Volunteer Fire Captain Chuck jarian, the Ranchos Kiwanis, the Ranchos also 13 grades instead from Hamburg, Germany. met. Moser said that at his Hoover, who has volunteered at Station 19 Lions and each of the many the volunteers of 12. She said that school he would go to dif- for 34 years now, was delighted with the that worked diligently behind the scenes for the classes are so dif- ferent classes everyday, record turnout this year. Hoover wanted to their assistance in making this event a suc- ferent but she does bringing the total to 15 thank “… the entire Ranchos Community cess. “Thanks also go out to the entire like them. Lene told classes a week. He misses for their continuing support to raise money Madera Ranchos Community who supports us that “Kjorlighet” playing soccer with his to keep our community and our children this event every year!” they said. means love in Norwe- team and going to parties safe.” Hoover explained that, “Although the “It’s reassuring to know that safety is gian. on the weekend. station already had a Jaws of Life, it was possible in our community. This event gets Liberty also has Liberty is proud to about 20 years old and weighed over 700 bigger and better every year. It’s truly a fun two foreign exchange have four foreign ex- lbs. It was definitely time for an upgrade. community event,” said Farr. If you haven’t students from Ger- change students as an ad- This has been a big problem for us because gone in the past, please put it on your cal- many. Behrens is dition to the school this Fire Station 19 has just one paid Firefighter endar for next year. The 2012 event will be from Hamburg, Ger- year, and the students are position. Everyone else is a volunteer. It’s held on Saturday, August 18 at the Borba many and stays with ready for a year to learn a real possibility that the paid Firefighter Ranch. For information about next year’s senior Jacci O’Keefe the English language and could be on the scene of an accident, how- event please contact Debbie Farr at 559- and her family. She Junior Aigerim Kapar Kyzy experience the American ever he wouldn’t be able to use the old Jaws 801-7703. likes the O’Keefes from Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia. way of life. Click on “Local News” at Page 19 SENIORS cont. from P. 10 for each day of the week. If you do not Ranchos 4-H Info tered some of the still exhibits. have a copy, stop by the Senior Center for Our next big event the members are you can get, with the amazing sights of a a copy. Additional copies are available at By Anahi Rivera looking forward to is 4-H Achievement wild life refuge, mountains and the Trans- the Ranchos Market and Hurst Hardware. Night/OfficerInstallationwhichisheldinOc- Alaskan Pipeline. At the El Dorado Gold The Farmers Market at the Center has Sierra Shadows 4-H club is gearing up tober and will kickoff National 4-H week.At Mine a gold rush history was presented a variety of vegetables and fruits, jams and for another big year. The Club Officers at- this event, officers are installed to their club along with its historic gold dredge and the jellies are available and the Boutique has tendedtheofficer'strainingsessionwhichwas positions and members will receive special Ranchos travellers discovered panning for many “on the spot needed” gift items. held at the 4-H office. They came away from recognitionawards.Duringthisweekthepub- gold. thetrainingwithsomegreatinformation,great lic may see window displays at various loca- There is no place wilder, more rugged Dates for Your Calendar ideas and they also made some new friends. tions showing the various projects 4-H has to and breathtakingly beautiful than Denali Friday, Sept. 30: Deposit due – Laugh- Theofficers areofftoagreatstartastheyhave offer. National Park. It is home to wildlife in- lin Trip – Nov. 6 to Nov. 10, Laughlin, Ne- plannedoutthisyear'scalendarwhichtheysay Youth between the ages of 9 to 18 years cluding moose, bears, a variety of birds, vada. Only 30 seats are available so sign is full of exciting new things. old may join 4-H. The Sierra Shadows 4-H grey wolves and an abundant amount of up ASAP. The Madera County Fair is over and the club leader is Terri Fernandez, who can be golden eagles. The journey ended with a Saturday, Oct. 1: Christmas Pre- members of the Sierra Shadows 4-H club reached at 559-645-4836. Her email is trrfer- train trip back to Anchorage and then the Christmas Sale – Boutique from 8 a.m. to worked hard all summer long in order to get [email protected]. The next club meeting return trip back home to the Ranchos. noon. their animals in good condition to make willbeheldatSierraViewElementarySchool Saturday, Oct. 1: Monthly Ran- weightandsawtheiranimalsreceivesometop cafeteria in October so giveTerri a call for the Happenings at the Senior Center chos/Hills Sale – Bake, Boutique, Plants, bids at auction time. Some members even en- specific day and time and we’ll see you there. The Department of Health comes pe- Produce and Treasure House. riodically to the Center for free checkups. Tuesday, Oct. 4: Board Meeting at 6 The screenings include: Personal health p.m. history review, blood pressure and blood Monday, Oct. 10: Center Closed, Gen- Now Is The Time To Shed Those Unwanted Pounds sugar test, nutrition and health education eral Meeting at 6:30 p.m. and a low-cost blood test is available. The Tuesday, Oct. 11: Final payment for 9/11 health screenings are for 50 and above. For Laughlin Trip. Look• Nutritional Good and Feel Great Counseling & WE KNOW LOW CARBS! referrals to medical providers and commu- Thursday, Oct. 13: Flu Shot, Liberty Menu Included LOSE WEIGHT nity services, the contact number is 675- High School. Drive Through 9:30 a.m. to Quick, Fast • AM PM $ Results Medications AND INCHES TOO OFF CALL NOW! 20 7893 to make an appointment. 11 a.m. • Diet Injection 1st visit only A nutritionally balanced lunch pro- Saturday, Oct. 15: Birthday and An- DIET WORLD MEDICAL GROUP gram is available Monday through Friday niversaries, Yukon Jacks, 6833 No. Golden “We Are Very OPEN: Monday - Friday at 11:30 a.m. A suggested price for 60 years Gate Blvd., Fresno. 559-276-7797. 11:30 Affordable” 224-6744 9:00 AM until 5:30 PM and older is $1.75. Reservations are needed a.m. 4844 N. First, #101 • Fresno, CA 93726 • Between Shaw & Santa Ana 24 hours in advance prior to 11 a.m. so re- Monday, Oct. 17: Planning Meeting at member to call Joann at 645-4864. 12:30 p.m. We have a growing exercise program Tuesday, Oct. 25: Student nurses from being held on Mondays, Wednesdays and National University will be at the Senior Fridays at 10 a.m. The participants are Center at 10:45 a.m. Ranchos Dental Care 9/11 getting more than just exercise by attend- ing. They have fun, share laughs, meet October Events & Orthodontics new friends and get updates on old M-W-F – 10 a.m. Exercise; Tuesday – 37144 Avenue 12 #104 friends. There is room for you and you 12:30 p.m. Variety of card and other Madera Ranchos may attend all three days or just one or games; Wednesday – Card Bingo; Thurs- two of them. day – 5:30 p.m. Potluck and Card Games. New to the agenda on Tuesday at New on Sunday: Music by Chuck 12:30 p.m. are a variety of cards games to Rovenstein for listening and dancing from 559-645-5320www.ranchosdental.com be enjoyed. Come and learn new games. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Check the newsletter for Check your calendar for daily events dates. A N S W E R S www.The Ranchos.com Page 20 What’s the Difference Between San Fran and Madera? states, California continues to open its doors Madera Tribune (and even the Fresno Bee and reckless spending of our taxpaying dol- to more non-taxpaying citizens leaving the in their National & World Section) printed lars to entitlement programs. Encourage con- state broke for the next several generations. the Declaration of Independence of the July stitutionally limited government, free markets By Rick Farinelli New York and California are going down for 4th 1776 Congress. I hope every taxpaying and fiscal responsibility. Madera Chapter Tea Party Coordinator the count because of the “you owe me” pro- citizen had a chance to sit down and read Madera Chapter Tea Party Meetings grams. Under this current administration, our forefathers’message. Yes; we now have Good News: The Tea Party Patriots from The answer is nothing because both states with out of control entitlement pro- more states in the union of these United all chapters helped defeat AB 724, the job- cities harbor illegal aliens, incurables, entitle- grams are the great social experiment, which States of America and a lot has changed killing $3.6 billion energy tax extension. As ment refugees and other socially correct indi- is, “Take from the rich, middle class and the that our forefathers would have discour- you can see, activism from many of you made gents so they can receive federal and state business entrepreneurs, and then give it to the aged. Do these United States of America a difference. Weencourage more Madera and assistance. Whether it is a bond, grant, federal entitlement population.” have constitutionally limited government, Ranchos Madera Patriots to join us. or state taxes, a taxpaying American citizen Is it too late for California or Madera if free markets and fiscal responsibility that Our next meeting is scheduled for is paying for these entitlement programs. The the taxpaying citizen only talks about Cal- our predecessors fought so hard for? Does Thursday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. at DiCiccos, 516 once great state of California is now 49th ifornia and Madera County issues and then it say in the Declaration of Independence South I Street, Madera. For updated details place in the debt structure. Taxpaying com- sits back and does nothing? We have an that government will pay for the entitle- and scheduled speakers go to www.central panies and citizens have been leaving Cali- out-of-control government in our state and ment population of these United States of valleyteaparty.com/events For more informa- fornia in droves. This now leaves us with state locally. We need to take back America one America? tion contact John Smedley at 559-645-7031 entitlement refugees and unions that are the city, one county and one state at a time. Get Wake-Up Madera and start fighting for or by e-mail at [email protected]. You major voters in the state. While other states involved locally and speak out against is- your rights as taxpaying citizens. Call on your can also contact Rick Farinelli at 559 706- are pushing illegal aliens, incurables, entitle- sues that bother you. Our country was built government officials in the city, county and 5386 or by e-mail at richardfarinelli@ ment refugees and indigents out of their on freedom against tyranny. Last July, the state to stop the fraud in our social systems sbcglobal.net.
RECIPE cont. from P. 8 2 pounds Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese TIRED OF PAYING dash of garlic salt and salt and pepper. In large skillet cook onions and Mix well. Add shredded cheese and garlic until browned. Stir in crushed FOR FLOOD INSURANCE? one hamburger bun that has been torn tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce into small pieces. Mix well, and add and water. Season with sugar, basil, Lenders' requirements vary, but an Elevation to pan with the onion and let cook on Italian seasoning, 1 T salt, pepper and Certificate could reduce the cost of flood in- medium heat until it gets crispy. Pull 2 T parsley. surance (or eliminate it completely). off and put on hamburger bun with a Fill two large bowls with warm You can't afford to wait any longer, slice of American cheese. water and lay out the lasagna noodles so contact the professionals and allow to soak. today at Vegetarian Lasagna In large mixing bowl, combine ri- This recipe takes a lot of work. It cotta cheese with egg, remaining Michael Sutherland is best to prepare the day before and parsley and ½ tsp. salt. then let it sit in the refrigerator To assemble, spread 1 1/2 C of & Associates, Inc. overnight so all the flavors can mix. sauce in the bottom of a deep 9x13 645-4730 • Fresno 447-5815 ½ C Minced Onions baking pan. Arrange a layer of noo- 9/11 Lic. #PLS 5815 2 Cloves Garlic, Crushed dles lengthwise over sauce. Spread 36691 Avenue 12 • Madera Ranchos 1 (28 oz.) Can Crushed Tomatoes with part of the ricotta cheese mix- 2 (6 oz.) Cans Tomato Paste ture. Top with mozzarella cheese. 2 (6.5 oz.) Cans Canned Tomato Layer vegetables over cheese. Spoon Sauce 1 ½ C sauce over vegetables and ½ C Water sprinkle with ¼ C Parmesan cheese. 2 T White Sugar Repeat layers and top with remaining 1 ½ C Fresh Basil Leaves parmesan and mozzarella cheese. 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Cover with foil. To prevent foil from 1 T Salt sticking to cheese, spray foil with ¼ tsp. Black Pepper cooking spray. 4 T Chopped Parsley Allow to sit in the fridge 2 Zucchini Sliced overnight. 2 Heads Broccoli Cut Into Florets Preheat oven to 375 degrees 2 C Shredded Carrots Bake in preheated oven for 25 24 Large Lasagna Noodles minutes. Remove foil, and bake an 16 oz. Fresh Ricotta Cheese additional 25 minutes. Cool 15 min- 1 Egg utes before serving. ½ tsp. Salt Well, there you have it – I got 2 pounds Fresh Mozzarella through the article without using the Cheese, Shredded four letter word “MEAT.”
Click on “Local News” at Page 21 STOCK cont. from P. 7 the administrator of the 2011 year for down seven points to 821. It looks A Fun Trip all of Madera County at the October like Liberty High has some work to Don’t forget that the Ran- nounced. They are: “Madera County Excellence of Edu- do to get their scores back up. chos/Hills Seniors are planning a Felipe Piedra, Administrator of cation” awards ceremony. fun trip to Laughlin, Nevada on the Year Ranchos Library Nov. 6 to Nov. 10.The trip includes Chelan Shepherd, Elementary Good News for Golden Valley I hear that we have a new librar- four nights at the Edgewater hotel Teacher of the Year Schools API Scores ian for the Ranchos Library. His and Casino. Also the cost covers Frank Panian, Secondary Teacher Webster Elementary’s 2010 API name is Garin Gonzalez. The Friends round trip motor coach and driver’s of the Year score was 830; score is up 22 points of the Ranchos Library also held a tip and two extra optional excur- Gail Allen, Operational Em- in 2011 to 852. fundraising event at Birdstone on sions to Hoover Dam/Colorado ployee of the Year Sierra View’s 2010 API score Saturday, Sept. 17. It was called River Bypass Bridge and Oatman, Nicola Lambert, Instructional was 860; score is up by two points in “Cool Jazz and Wine” with the pro- Arizona on old Route 66. Cost $180 Employee of the Year 2011 to862. ceeds benefitting the Ranchos Li- per person double occupancy or This event is also sponsored by Ranchos Middle School’s 2010 brary. It was a nice relaxing night $210 per person single occupancy. the Foundation. API score was 828; score is up 39 out. I hear that congratulations go to Deposit of $50 is due per person by Congratulations go to Felipe points in 2011 to 850. our past library Ellen Mester in her Friday Sept. 30. Call the Senior Piedra, Principal at Webster Elemen- Liberty High School’s 2010 API new position as Managing Librarian Center at 559-645-4864 to make a tary School, who was recognized as score was 828; in 2011 its score was at the downtown Madera Library. reservation. 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 happen- ing in the Madera Ranchos?
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