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Dean Harris »
Return to Midwestern roots a breath of fresh (but humid) air A little bit about a lot of things: •  California is home to a good many transplanted Midwesterners, Kathy and I included, and we are among those who enjoy an occasional trip back to the heartland to catch up with family and visit some of our childhood haunts. We made a quick visit back to Iowa last week.....probably not the best of timing given the stifling, sauna-like weather and thunderstorms that occasionally rumbled around us - but that’s Iowa in August! ...
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Susan Mattos »
Fall is a busy season around the West Side With our West Side schools opening their doors for the year and students heading back into the classrooms, it is a sure sign that fall is right around the corner and summer just slipped away. Fall is always a busy time in our communities. In addition to school starting, much of our agricultural harvesting gets underway – stone fruits, almonds, walnuts, corn and tomatoes are some of our larger crops and ones that keep our farmers extremely busy.
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Julie Rose »
Taking pride in our young fair exhibitors I have come to look forward to the month of July. The typically relaxing summer month hosts exciting local events like Independence Day celebrations, the GPS festa and the Stanislaus County Fair. School is out, the cities have started a new fiscal year and people are just out and about enjoying the season at pools and parks, walking, riding bikes and enjoying time with family and friends. If it weren’t for the extreme heat which normally hits in July, I think it would be the perfect...
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Bill Mattos »
Looking into a financial crystal ball for the remainder of 2010 WHAT THE REST OF 2010 WILL BRING. If Newman is any indication, the rest of 2010 should improve for businesses and for the area economy. We have more commercial construction around town than we’ve seen in 10 years; the downtown plaza, park and road construction at the southwest corner of town, and a makeover of the IOOF building at the intersection of Main and Fresno streets. By holiday season, Newman will be ready to go…..I get most of my business information from my friend Knight...
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Letters to the Editor »
Community support made fishing day possible To the editor: On behalf of the Gustine Recreation Department, I would like to thank our sponsors and volunteers who helped with our annual kids’ fishing day Saturday, Aug. 14. We want to thank Morningstar Foods, Cabela’s Sports, Stewart & Jasper Orchards, Knights of Columbus, Target, Walmart, Bill Mattos at Rico, Pfitzer, Pires & Associates Real Estate, Mattos Newspapers, Rob Fonseca, Diamond Food Center and Namakin Farms.
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