Friday, March 12, 2010

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company in co-operation with the Merced County Area Agency on Aging, and United Way of Merced County are sponsoring a complimentary breakfast for senior citizens, age 60 and older and their guests. | Full Story

Our Lady of Fatima School Parents Club kicks off the 30th annual Spring Gala and Auction on March 13. Cocktails and the silent auction starts at 5:30 p.m., dinner and live auction at 7:30 p.m., at the school grounds, 1625 Center Ave. This year's theme, Glitz and Glam Hollywood Style, will be a fun and elegant evening inside a gorgeous tent with delicious food, drinks and great items for auction. Table and event sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Julia Mevi (209) 509-5226. Tickets are $50/guest and includes cocktail hour, dinner and full bar selections. Tickets can be purchased at Our Lady of Fatima School. This event is for 21 years or older and dress is "Black Tie Admired." Join us in a fabulous evening for a great cause. | Full Story

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Book fair under way | Full Story

The Merced County Republican Party is hosting the Feb. 6 Lincoln Day Dinner. Featured guest speaker is Ray Appleton. For details please contact Stacey Tennant at 209-617-0307 or visit our website at: www.mercedcountygop.com | Full Story

The local chapter of the NAACP is sponsoring a U.S. Census job fair on Jan. 30 at the Sheldon de Oro Hotel, 13401 South Highway 33 in Santa Nella. The fair will be held from 2 -4 p.m. with testing from 5-6 p.m. The census offers full- and part-time positions with flexible hours up to 40 hours per week that range in pay from $14.50 to $25.50 per hour. Mileage is also reimbursed. | Full Story

Skate day at New Beginnings | Full Story

Calvary Baptist Church's youth department will be performing its annual Christmas production. This year's drama, "Bows of Holly," is a musical about giving. The performance will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. Admission is non-perishable food items to be donated to Manna Ministries. The church is located at 302 W. K St. For more information contact the church office number at 826-3682. On Sunday, the children's church of Calvary Baptist will be featured in its annual nativity themed performance. The community is invited to Calvary's Christmas Eve service at the church at 7 p.m. | Full Story

For the past year we have aided our beloved city to deal with its homeless population. The economy has caused us to fall behind in our lease payments and we turn to you to help those in our community who have nowhere else to turn. Please send your Save The Rescue Mission emergency donation to: Los Baņos Rescue Mission/BCC at 415 I Street Los Baņos, Ca. 93635. Thank you and God bless each of you. | Full Story

The Los Baņos, Dos Palos, Gustine NAACP Branch 12AA is hosting its Second Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Aug. 2, at the Ramada Inn De Oro Conference Center in Santa Nella starting at 5:30 p.m. | Full Story

Julie (Brotherson) Greco and Sandy (Silva) Machado are organizing the Los Baños High School class of 1978 30-year reunion. Updated: Apr. 4, 2008 1:56 AM | Full Story

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    As in so much of society today, Gooberville suffered a breakdown in civil discourse. The Gooberville City Council meetings grew longer in length as citizen and politicians took to calling each other doodyheads and such things, getting into personal, vindictive arguments, rather than attempting to debate issues in a civil manner.

    The Mayor asked the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to force people to behave in a civil manner. The City Attorney said, "Let me think about this. I will let you know soon."

    As they entered Gooberville City Hall the night of the next Council meeting, the Mayor told the Attorney that he had not heard from the Attorney as promised. "Ah, I think you will find tonight that the matter will be resolved without need for a new ordinance."

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