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This day in history (Nov. 25)

1715 - Sybilla Thomas Masters became the first American to be granted an English patent for cleaning and curing Indian corn.

1758 - During the French and Indian War, the British captured Fort Duquesne at what is now known as Pittsburgh.

Coming up this week (Nov. 20-24)

Monday, Nov. 20

Bishop Bride Club
The Bishop Bridge Club meets every Monday at 12:15 p.m. at the St. Timothy’s Anglican Church parish hall. New members always are welcome. For more information, call (760) 873-4325.

Tuesday, Nov. 21

Fall street sweeping

Leaves are starting to fall in Bishop and the city Public Works crew will be stepping up the street sweeping effort in response. The crew needs help from people that park vehicles on city streets.

This day in history (Nov. 5)

Events

What you may have missed this week

Tuesday, Oct. 31

• Comments sought on Inyo Mountains gold mine project
• NIHD has spot open on board of directors
• Hartz heads to Oregon

Thursday, Nov. 2

Blood drive set for today, Wednesday

John Underhill poses for a photo with Nicole McIntosh, assistant donor care supervisor, during a blood drive at the Bishop Elks Lodge earlier this year. Today’s blood drive is from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Elk’s Lodge. Area residents also can donate blood from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Caught in a trap

Mia Stone, left, and Lily Crowell, two adorable mice, find themselves caught in a mouse trap at Trunk or Treat Friday at Bishop City Park. See page 8 for more photos from Trunk or Treat.
Photo by Mike Chacanaca

Coming up this week (Oct. 30-Nov. 3)

Ongoing

This day in history (Oct. 22)

4004 BC – The world was created at approximately six o'clock in the evening, according to the Ussher chronology.
362 – The temple of Apollo at Daphne, outside Antioch, is destroyed in a mysterious fire.

What you may have missed this week

Tuesday, Oct. 17

• Officials talk air service for Bishop
• Subject arrested for alleged discharge of firearm
• LADWP plans Haiwee changes

Thursday, Oct. 19