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TODAY'S TRIBUNE
'Clash of cultures' in color
Wednesday, July 02, 2008 By DJ Becker Downtown Debate - Part 3 of a series
City core highlights differences
The Madera City Council has repeatedly heard loud and numerous complaints from residents about the unregulated bright paint colors of oranges, yellows, blues, and greens adorning some of the storefronts in Madera's downtown, especially along Yosemite Avenue.
"I think it would be safe to say (the color issue) is a clash of cultures issue," said Jim Taubert, executive director of the Madera Redevelopment Agency.
"People don't want to talk (publicly) about it. But if it wasn't a fact, and wasn't so dominant in The (Madera Tribune's) Red Line (forum), it would be easier to ignore. We've got to address it. We can't stick our heads in the sand and pretend the clash of the cultures doesn't exist (here). People feel it's one thing to think it, but then think they shouldn't say it (publicly)," Taubert said.
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| D.J. Becker / The Madera Tribune |
| The rebuilt and freshly painted storefronts at the refurbished Ace Hi Plaza on Yosemite have recently come under fire for being too loud a color scheme, according to Jim Taubert, executive director of the Madera Redevelopment Agency. Taubert said the colors are the same as used in a new shopping center on Schnoor Avenue, just not in the same proportions, and the colors were approved by a newly formed city color approval committee. |
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11-year-old National All-Stars trounce Turlock American
7/2/2008 By Ronald Montez 
According to coaches on the Madera National 11-year-old All-Star Little League team, hitting is contagious. Madera National players showed symptoms of it in a 13-1 win over Turlock American in the Distict 10 Tournament at Town and Country Park.
In only three innings of batting, Madera National pounded out 10 hits, reached base safely five times after making contact with the ball, and had two RBI groundouts.
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Williams sisters closing in on Wimbledon final
7/2/2008 By The Associated Press - Howard Fendrich 
WIMBLEDON, England - One prematch glance Tuesday at the data displayed on those fancy, new digital scoreboards at staid, old Wimbledon provided a pretty persuasive case for why Venus Williams might be considered the woman to beat.
The entry under career record at the grass-court Grand Slam: "55-7." The listing of her best result: "WINNER 2007, 2005, 2001, 2000."
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DeRosa, Lilly help get Cubs back on track
7/2/2008 By The Associated Press - Janie McCauley 
SAN FRANCISCO - Mark DeRosa and Ted Lilly got the Chicago Cubs back on track - DeRosa with two fine swings and Lilly with another impressive outing.
DeRosa hit a grand slam and also a two-run homer to match his career high with six RBIs, Lilly pitched eight shutout innings and the Cubs ended a four-game skid with a 9-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night.
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SPORTS HEADLINES
McGregory, Coughlin set world records in 100 back
Jankovic ousted in fourth round at Wimbledon
Gay runs 100 in windy 9.68 to make US Olympic team
Madera National All-Star team toast Turlock
Just Thinking: If you were coaching an All-Star team
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Stir Crazy: Adding a little red to the blue and white
7/2/2008 By Cathie Campbell 
Ah, fresh cherries! It's hard to resist a bowl full of the sweet little fruits. Even the dried and canned ones are great for snacks and baking. When I was growing up in Gilroy, we had two cherry trees behind the house. Granted, there wasn't much for a kid to do out in the sticks, so it's little wonder that when the cherries ripened it was a significant event in my life.
Also, cherries were probably the only tree fruit that I preferred at the peak of ripeness. I used to snitch apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums when they were still halfway between green and ripe.
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A real holiday
7/2/2008 By Leon Emo Okay, we've had St. Patrick's Day and Cinco de Mayo, now it's time for a real American holiday: Independence Day, or as it is sometimes called "the 4th of July." Oh sure, due to our ethnic diversity, there seems to be partying and different flags displayed almost monthly. But there is only one true flag in this country.
I believe it was James G. Blaine, three-time secretary of state, under Presidents Garfield, Arthur and Harrison, who said, "The United States is the only country that has a known birthday." And this Friday we will celebrate our independence as no other country can.
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Lt. Jack Nelson retires from law enforcement
7/2/2008 By Leon Emo 
Lt. Jack Nelson recently retired from the Madera County Department of Corrections (DOC) and Sheriff's Office after four decades in local law enforcement.
Nelson joined the Sheriff's Department in 1975 as a reserve deputy after moving to Madera from southern California. In 1978 he graduated from the Peace Officers Academy.
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VALLEY LIFE HEADLINES
The unmaking of a Madera mayor
'Tear down this wall'
Bike club benefits Children's Hospital
Care needed when working while pregnant
Eating under peer pressure
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