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Junior Livestock Show 2019

Jujube getting some love from his co-owner Virginia Rizo after practicing for Mini Member Rabbit Showmanship.
Photo courtesy Joanne Parsons

More First Friday Market fun in Bishop

Brook, Emily, Sarah and Jeff of De La Cour Ranch offered lavender products during the First Friday Market in Bishop.

First Friday fun

From left, Christina Armstrong, Noah Distal, Cora Haeg and Adreon Beadle had great treats from Classy Cowgirl Caterers at the First Friday Market on Friday on Academy Street. For more scenes from the event, see page 8.
Photo by Gayla Wolf/The Honey Bee

Building a bridge for Eagles

Boy Scout member James Tait ceremonially walked with his 94-year-old great-grandmother, Norma Lamarcus, across the bridge he built for his Eagle Scout project as part of the dedication ceremony for the new bridge.

This day in history (June 30)

1794 – Native American forces under Blue Jacket attack Fort Recovery.
1805 – The U.S. Congress organizes the Michigan Territory.
1859 – French acrobat Charles Blondin crosses Niagara Falls on a tightrope.

What you might have missed this week

TUESDAY (June 25)

* County grand jury looks at high turnover at sheriff's office

* The Folk Collection to host Concert for Causes

* County to review possible water rate hikes

THURSDAY (June 27)

* Church welcomes visiting priest with deep local roots

This Day in History (June 23)

Events

What you may have missed this week

Tuesday, June 18

• Inyo SAR responds to two incidents
• Commercial air service in Bishop closer to reality
• Lone Pine students learn love of poetry

Thursday, June 20

Eastern Sierra Foundation Scholarship deadline June 13

On Friday, May 3, 80 students graduated from Cerro Coso Community College’s Eastern Sierra College Center earning 121 degrees and certificates.

This day in history (June 9)

1732 – James Oglethorpe is granted a royal charter for the colony of the future U.S. state of Georgia.
1762 – British forces begin the Siege of Havana and capture the city during the Seven Years' War.