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Nature’s Whole Food Depot: The Last Stop for Health Food Shoppers

The inside of the old train depot on 19073 Standard Road has been transformed into the Nature’s Whole Food Depot, which is scheduled to open on August 8th.
Story and Photos by Thomas Atkins
Formerly a destination for travelers heading to and from the foothills, the old train depot in the quaint town of Standard will once […]

Construction Starts on New Mess Hall at Camp Sylvester: Completion Date Expected for September 2008

 From left to right Stanislaus County Farm Bureau (SCFB) Director Tom Ulm, Camp Sylvester Communications Manager, Irene Ulm, SCFB Executive Director, Wayne Zipser, SCFB President Mich Etchebarne, and Huff Construction Project Manager Jim Bodine, pose for a picture at the Camp Sylvester mess hall construction site on July 18. Photo by Kristin Chiara-Platts.
By Kristin Chiara-Platts, […]

Twain Harte Art and Wine Festival

Master juggler, Dana Smith in action! Although he’s performed since 1974, Dana still relies on a little help from the audience. Here, Haley French, 9, of Modesto, lends her assistance.
Story and Photos by Greg Kristapovich
Unique, handmade arts and crafts were in the spotlight as over a hundred artisans gathered for the 31st annual Twain […]

SRT Presents a Timeless Classic with “South Pacific”

Timothy Shelton and Kiyoko Williams are young lovers Lt. Joe Cable and Liat in Sierra Repertory’s production of “South Pacific.”
By Wayne Kirkbride
My only experience with “South Pacific” was seeing the movie version in the late 1950s, which carried on this classic from its Broadway debut in 1949. Words and lyrics by the famous duo of […]

Letters to the Editor

Pickle Ball
I was just watching Good Morning America and they were talking about the new game fad, Pickle Ball. They even had a court lined up in the area and were playing it – and having loads of fun! Just thought you should know it, as your article was so good on telling us about it (I, […]

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