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News of the Week – October 14

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  • FIRE UPDATE: Sacata Fire now 35% contained. Fortunately, there have been no evacuation orders yet.
  • This week is Fire Prevention Week, and accordingly, NFPA has some useful (and free!) handouts on smoke alarm safety and escape planning. Check them out and make sure you are staying firewise.
  • If you noticed smoke or fire in Yosemite this week, that was likely from a prescribed burn of 75 acres at Mariposa Grove. Sierra News Online has details on the burn.
  • Tomorrow is Home Fire Drill Day!

Ahwahnee Town Hall Meeting – 10/13/16

Here’s a note sent out by Supervisor Wheeler’s office. Attachments included below:

Hello District 5 Constituents,

This is a friendly reminder that Supervisor Wheeler will be hosting his Ahwahnee Town Hall meeting this Thursday, October 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wasuma Elementary School. In the past we have used their cafeteria but this time we will be meeting in their new gymnasium!

I have attached the 2016 Town Hall calendar as well as the Ahwahnee town hall draft agenda and flyer.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Look forward to seeing you all this Thursday!

Cheers,
Brittany Dyer
District Chief of Staff, District 5

Click on an attachment to download:

Town Hall Flyer
Town Hall Schedule
Town Hall Agenda

News of the Week – October 7

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  • This Saturday, October 8, from 11 am to 3 pm, come to the Yosemite Lakes Park Volunteer Fire Department Open House And BBQ. Meet and support the firefighters, and enjoy tri-tip sandwiches, hot dogs, beans, salad and drink. Tickets are $10. Sierra News Online has more details. BBQ will be held at Madera County Fire Station 10.
  • Don’t forget about the Oakhurst Fall Festival this weekend, too!
  • If that’s not enough to keep you busy, the Yosemite Half Marathon is happening at Bass Lake on Saturday as well.
  • New research brief: Prescribed Fire Can Ease Drought Induced Forest Mortality in Mixed Conifer
    Forests in the Sierra Nevada
  • Helpful seasonal tips from CAL Fire.

News of the Week – September 30

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  • FIRE UPDATE: Finally some good news this week, as cooler temperatures and scattered showers could bring some relief to firefighting efforts across California.
  • Firewise® is making a difference in Lake Shore Park Homes in Bass Lake. Read about the community clean-up for Firewise® Day. Keeping firewise is a group effort!
  • We hope that your plans for next weekend involve attending the Oakhurst Fall Festival (aka the Oakhurst Chocolate & Wine Festival) from 10 am – 4 pm on October 8 and 9 at the Oakhurst Community Park. Tickets are just $2. This is an event you will not want to miss.