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TODAY'S TRIBUNE

Baker shows up in court

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

By For The Madera Tribune - Tara Albert

After missing three court dates, longtime Oakhurst civic leader Harry Baker, 82, showed up in a Fresno court Tuesday to plead not guilty to a charge of sexually molesting a 13-year-old girl.
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Wendy Alexander

Jesse Pena and his grandson Isaiah Pena clap to the rhythm of patriotic music played by the band, Shades of Grey, Wednesday during the annual Veterans Day Service at Courthouse Park.

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NEWS

Property tax bills lowered 11/18/2009 By The Madera Tribune Those who wish to have a property's market value reassessed in hopes of a lower tax bill will have until Nov. 30 to file a request form with the Madera County Assessor's Office. FULL STORY...		Celebrating 101 years of life 11/18/2009 By Ramona Frances Thelma Dyer celebrated her 101st birthday Tuesday surrounded by three of her four daughters in Madera. FULL STORY...

SAR team funding request approved 11/18/2009 By The Madera Tribune The Madera County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team has been selected to receive a grant of more than $5,000 from the Laci and Conner Search and Rescue Fund. FULL STORY...		NEWS HEADLINES Christmas fund-raiser under way Whoo's that? Owl tell you Economic summit slated for Wednesday Focus on food, here and abroad School board to honor 2 teachers MORE NEWS...

SPORTS

Inside the Numbers: Coyotes, Stallions, Hawks and Redskins 11/18/2009 By Paul Stanford and Tyler Takeda - and Ron Montez Madera Coyotes Rushing resurrection: The once vaunted Coyote running game that was limited to just 146 yards per game and a 3.4 average in the first four TRAC games, erupted in the finale against Clovis East for 367 yards on the ground while averaging more than 6 yards a carry.... FULL STORY...		Fall awards announced 11/18/2009 By For The Madera Tribune Spirit of Sport for Fall Evette Torres, girls volleyball FULL STORY...

Seay scores 22 as Fresno State beats Northern Arizona 11/18/2009 By The Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - Sylvester Seay had had 22 points and Paul George added 15 points and 10 rebounds as Fresno State beat Northern Arizona 65-59 in the West Coast Classic on Tuesday night. FULL STORY...		SPORTS HEADLINES Fresno State RB Mathews sidelined by concussion Coyotes nearly topple the Timberwolves Hawks dominate Horned Toads South boys defend Valley title Stallions rout Highlanders MORE SPORTS...

VALLEY LIFE

Stir Crazy: Appetizers set the stage for holiday meals 11/18/2009 By Cathie Campbell I really like appetizers, especially this time of year. When you are waiting for the big meal (and usually smelling something delicious cooking), some nibbling makes the wait more tolerable. FULL STORY...		Mo's Musings: The end and an 'ah' 11/18/2009 By Leon Emo "This is the end," sang Jim Morrison and the Doors about another turbulent time. But after seeing the blockbuster disaster flick "2012" this weekend, my gal and I have found a spot of refuge. FULL STORY...

Pieces of the Past: From Marseilles to Madera brought a disappointment at first 11/17/2009 By Bill Coate The young woman was not particularly impressed with what she saw on Avenue 14 in 1922. FULL STORY...		VALLEY LIFE HEADLINES Twist in Time: She kept F.D.R. on his toes Local real estate agency participates in Coats for Kids Ramblin' Rec' Madera man wins Price Showcase Gravy by the Slice: Positivity needed MORE VALLEY LIFE...