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Aromatherapy is a pleasant smell. These oils are not intended to be ingested or used to attack viruses or bacteria in our physical bodies. There is emotional value in smells. Our sense of smell goes directly to the limbic system of the brain – the place where emotions are stored. Given that our emotions often drive our behaviors, aro-matherapy often impacts the decisions we make. Consider the different emotional reactions to smelling the flowers from your wedding bouquet verses catching a whiff of dirty gym socks. Smelling your favorite dinner cooking creates a completely different emotion than the stench of rotting garbage. Smells create unique and often passionate reactions, which can potentially influence our behavior. These behaviors generate physical as well as emotional consequences or benefits. This is why some people believe that aromatherapy can change your life. Therapeutic-grade essential oils, on the other hand, interact with our phys-ical bodies more than just our expressive

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Riddle Me This1. Kings and queens may cling to power and the jester’s got his call, but, as you may all discover, the common one outranks them all.

2. Every dawn begins with me. At dusk I’ll be the first you see And daybreak couldn’t come without what midday centers all about. Daises grow from me, I’m told. And when I come, I end all cold. But in the sun I won’t be found. Yet still, each day I’ll be around.

3. Kings and lords and christians raised them. Since they stand for higher powers yet few of them would stand, I’m certain, If women ruled this world of ours.

4. Soft and fragile is my skin, I get my growth in mud I’m dangerous as much as pretty, for if not careful, I draw blood.

5. Three brothers share a family sport: A non-stop marathon The oldest one is fat and short And trudges slowly on The middle brother’s tall and slim And keeps a steady pace The youngest runs just like the wind, a speeding through the

race “He’s young in years, we let him run,” the other brothers say “‘Cause though he’s surely number one, he’s second, in a way.”

6. It’s true I bring serenity, And hang around the stars But yet I live in misery; You’ll find me behind bars With thieves and villains I consort. In prison I’ll be found But I would never go to court, Unless there’s more than one

7. I am a box that holds keys without locks, yet they can unlock your soul. What am I?

8. There is one word that stands the test of time and holds fast to the center of everything. Though everyone will try at least once in their life to move around this word, but in fact, unknow-ingly, they use it every moment of the day. Young or old, awake or in sleep, human or animal, this word stands fast. It belongs to everyone, to all living things, but no one can master it. The word is?

9. My days are in the summer when you’ll eat me when I’m hot, In fact I’ll even eat myself. Where battles tough are fought But when you find me in a fight ‘Twill be high in the sky” And if you catch me napping I suggest you let me lie When you’re bad come to my house. From Ma get thoughts profound Am I big or am I small? Some say I’m just a pound.

10. My first is twice in apple but not once in tart. My second is in liver but not in heart. My third is in giant and also in ghost. Whole I’m best when I am roast. What am I?

11. What gets wetter as it dries?

12. This is a most unusual paragraph. How quickly can you find out what is so unusual about it? It looks so ordinary you’d think nothing was wrong with it – and in fact, nothing is wrong with it. It is unusual though. Why? Study it, think about it, and you may find out. Try to do it without coaching. If you work at it for a bit it will dawn on you. So jump to it and try your skill at figuring it out. Good luck – don’t blow your cool!

13. When you went into the woods you got me. You hated me yet you wanted to find me. You went home with me cause you couldn’t find me What was it?

14. An iron horse with a flaxen tail. The faster the horse runs, the shorter his tail becomes. What is it?

15. You have to travel far before you turn it over. What is it?

16. I’m full of holes, yet I’m full of water. What am I?



An Autumn Garden for HalloweenBy: Nikki Phipps

There’s no better time to enjoy the spectacular beauty that nature has to offer than during the autumn season.

This is an ideal occasion for entertaining friends and family, especially around Halloween. Why not take advantage of all the vibrant colors and stimulating textures that autumn provides by creating a garden themed around this exciting holiday. Halloween parties provide a great opportunity to bring the bountiful harvest from the garden indoors; or better yet, invite guests out into the garden instead. Bathe the garden or patio with soft lights. Set autumn or Halloween-colored votive candles inside small jars or glasses and place them on terra cotta saucers adorned with colorful leaves. These charming, little lanterns can be used as attractive centerpieces for tables or scattered throughout the garden. Pumpkins are an absolute must for decorating a Halloween garden. Create a variety of Jack-O’-Lanterns and spread them throughout the surrounding landscape. Light them up with candles. You could also choose to hollow out varieties of pumpkin, gourd, and even squash to use as festive containers for cut-flower arrangements. Fill them with various mums, Chinese lanterns, stems having berries attached, sunflowers, dried peppers, twigs, etc. Wicker harvest baskets also make lovely containers. Gather a few bales of hay or straw, add some corn stalks and pumpkins, and accent with Indian corn and small decorative gourds. For additional interest, you could cover tables with old burlap sacks. Create cozy seating around these tables; or perhaps, self-contained, rock fire pits. Autumn-themed gardens are generally rich with colors such as crimson, gold, dark green, and burnt orange. These beautiful colors result from a variety of flowers, foliage, berries and seed heads. In keeping with a traditional Halloween theme, there are several ways to accomplish a spook-tacular garden. If you desire, your focus can be centered on orange and black. However, too much dark color can result in making the garden dull and unappealing. Your goal is to achieve an inviting atmosphere. Good choices for adding orange color might include zinnias, marigolds, tiger lilies, Gerber daisies, poppies, and butterfly weed. Near-black beauties could include a variety of tulips and irises. Don’t forget to throw in some orange and black-colored pansies as well. Keep in mind, however, that a Halloween theme does not need to be limited to just these colors. Flowers that are deep maroon can also help set off your

Halloween effect. Look for these shades in favorite varieties of cosmos, bachelor buttons, or snapdragons. Complimentary colors such as orange mums and purple asters can add additional interest. Mix in some gray or blue grasses. Likewise, try implementing some dark maroon roses in the garden; allow them to climb along an old iron trellis. Place stone benches in various areas for seating, allowing different views, and maybe a nearby water basin to wash away troubles. Additionally, you might want to include plants that have creepy names such as devil’s tongue, blood lily, spider orchid, bat plant, bleeding heart, bloodroot, etc. Did you know that at one time having certain plants within your garden made you guilty of being a witch? Many types of herbs, weeds, and flowers were once considered to be used solely by witches for making up magical potions and spells. Some of these included Hellebores, lavender, poppies, dandelions, and even ferns. Foxglove, known also as witches thimbles, and yarrow, referred to as devil’s nettle, are also commonly grown plants in many gardens today that have a ghoulish connection with witchcraft. Just for fun you might consider designing a witch’s garden filled with various herbs. These gardens are generally circular in shape as it was once believed a sacred symbol by witches. Plant rows of red beauties around the perimeter of the garden. Red blooms were said to keep out evil doers. Try geraniums, zinnias, nasturtiums, red spider lilies, or firecracker flowers. On the other hand, if you’re wishing to ward off a witch, try a border filled with vibrant yellows and rich greens. There are many varieties of flowers such as marigolds, sunflowers, green zinnias, etc. and foliage plants such as hostas, ornamental grasses, or evergreens that will achieve this effect easily. Within the witch’s garden you may find an array of native plants. Add further interest and drama by incorporating ornamental plants as well. Enhance your theme with various features such as gargoyles, toadstool ornaments, broomsticks, and small cauldrons. Allow these objects to crawl out from beneath or behind plants to create an air of mystery. An autumn garden can easily be designed to fit a Halloween theme. With only a dash of imagination and a few Halloween-related props, you can create an autumn garden that will amaze your family, friends, and neighbors. Happy Halloween.

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Three Classic Fairytales September 12th at 2pm & 5pm Saroyan Theatre 730 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721 559-445-8100 Prepare to step into a world of wonder where wishing is only the beginning and dreams really do come true in Disney Live! presents Three Classic Fairy Tales Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt. Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy as they bring the timeless fairytale adven-tures of Cinderella, Beauty and The Beast, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfsto life right in your hometown. Featuring dynamic storytelling, award win-ning music, stunning costumes and glittering special effects, audiences will be captivated by the humor, fun and adventure of these spellbinding stories. Dream with the princesses, cheer for the heroes as they conquer evil villains, and mar-vel as these classic tales are brought to life in a theatrical experience that’s pure magic. Phantom Of The Opera Octo-ber 5,6,7, 2016 7:30 PM New Exhibit Hall 848 M Street Fresno, California

FamilyMeux Home Museum Tours Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 12:00pm-3:00pm 1007 R St. at Tulare Fresno, CA 93721 The Meux Home Museum recap-tures the flavor of Victorian Fresno by presenting a mid-dle-class residence furnished in the period, as a representative house museum. A costumed docent will lead you on a one hour tour of this restored urban dwelling of the 1890’s. The architecture of the Meux Home results in a calculated restless-ness that makes the home as

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Sept. 11, 2015 Fresno State vs. UC Riverside & Cal State Fullerton 11:30am & 4:30pm Save Mart Center 2650 E. Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93710 Sept. 12, 2015 Fresno State vs. Sacramento State & Central Michigan 12:20pm & 7:30pm-Fullerton 11:30am & 4:30pm Save Mart Center 2650 E. Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93710 Sept. 11, 2015 Fresno State Soccer vs. Fresno Pacific 5241 N. Maple Ave. Fresno, CA 93740 Oct. 2, 2015 Fresno State Soccer vs. Utah State 5241 N. Maple Ave. Fresno, CA 93740 Oct. 4, 2015 Fresno State Soccer vs. Boise State 5241 N. Maple Ave. Fresno, CA 93740 Fresno State Bulldogs Vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats Thursday Sep. 3 1600 E Bull-dog Ln, Fresno, CA 93710

Fresno State Bulldogs Vs. Utah Utes Saturday Sep. 19 1600 E Bulldog Ln, Fresno, CA 93710 Fresno State Bulldogs Vs.Utah State Aggies Saturday Oct. 10 1600 E Bulldog Ln, Fresno, CA 93710 Fresno State Bulldogs Vs. UNLV Rebels Friday Oct. 16 1600 E Bulldog Ln, Fresno, CA 93710

Fresno State Women’s Volleyball Vs. Cal Poly Tuesday, September 01, 2015 7:00pm Savemart Center 2650 E. Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93710 Fresno State Women’s Vol-leyball Vs. UC Riverside Friday, September 11, 2015 11:30am-Savemart Center 2650 E. Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93710 Fresno State Women’s Vol-leyball Vs. Cal State Fullerton Friday, September 11, 2015 4:30pm Savemart Center 2650 E. Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93710 Fresno State Women’s Volleyball Vs. Sacramento State Saturday, September 12, 2015 12:30pm Savemart Center 2650 E. Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93710 Fresno State Women’s Volleyball Vs. Central Michigan Saturday, September 12, 2015 7:30pm Savemart Center 2650 E. Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93710

Special EventsThe West America Truck Show September 26th & 27th Fresno Convention Center 848 M Street, Fresno, CA 559-445-8100

MusicMotley Crue December 17, 2015 Thursday 7:00 PM Save Mart Center 2650 East Shaw Avenue Fresno, California 93740

Trapt August 29, 2015 Saturday 8:00 PM Strummer’s 833 E Fern Ave Fresno, Califor-nia 93728 Sabrina Carpenter October 17, 2015 Saturday 1:00 PM Fresno Fairgrounds 1121 South Chance Avenue Fresno, Califor-nia 93702 Rick Haze Mon 9/21/15 at 7pm Fulton 55 875 Divisadero St. Fresno, CA 93721 Info: (559) 412-7400 Price: $10-$12

POD September 23, 2015 Wednesday 7:00 PM Strum-mer’s 833 E Fern Ave Fresno, California 93728 Ruff Rock Music Festival Sat 9/12/15 at 11am-4pm Har-ley-Davidson of Fresno 4345 W. Shaw Ave. Fresno, CA 93722 (559) 275-8586

Halestorm October 13, 2015 Tuesday 7:30 PM Rainbow Ball-room 1725 Broadway Avenue Fresno, California 93721 Ariana Grande Mon 8/31/15 at 7:30pm Save Mart Center 2650 E. Shaw Ave. Fresno, CA 93710 With Prince Royce Pop, R&B/Soul whose first claim to fame came in the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickel-odeon sitcom “Victorious,” then in the teen spinoff, “Sam & Cat,” now boasts a successful music career, including such hits as “The Way” and “Prob-lem.” www.arianagrande.com/ Event Info: (559) 347-3400 Information: 559-485-8497 (TIXS), http://www.ticketmaster.com/ Price: $26.50-$66.50 The Band Perry Thu 10/8/15 at 7pm The Big Fresno Fair-grounds 1121 S. Chance Ave. Fresno, CA 93702 Info: (559) 650-3247 Price: $33-$40

Lecrae Tue 10/13/15 at 7pm The Big Fresno Fairgrounds 1121 S. Chance Ave. Fresno, CA 93702 (559) 650-3247

Randy Houser Wed 10/14/15 at 7pm The Big Fresno Fair-grounds 1121 S. Chance Ave.(559) 650-3247 Mariachi Festiva August 29 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm Valdez Hall 702 M Street, Fresno, CA 93721 Tickets $35 Pick up in person at Main Box Office at Selland Arena, 700 M St., Fresno, CA. together two living legends, Chelo and Hector Montemayor. Chelo has been widely known as the best fe-male ranchero/mariachi artist of all time, while Hector Mon-temayor is an all-time favorite with any crowd. In addition, Las Azucenas, a young talented duet, will perform alongside top tier mariachis, making this an unforgettable night and experience. The Marshall Tucker Band IN CONCERT Thursday Sept 10th @ 7:30 pm Reserved Seating $10 Madera District Fair Does Not Include Admission To Fair 866-937-9610 Justin Moore IN CONCERT Friday Sept 11th @ 8:00 pm Reserved Seating $25 Madera District Fair Does Not Include Admission To Fair 866-937-9610 Cheap Trick IN CONCERT Saturday Sept 12th @ 8:00 pm Reserved Seating $20 Madera District Fair 866-937-9610 Diana Ross October 16, 2015 Friday 7:00 PM Fres-no Fairgrounds 1121 South Chance Avenue Fresno, Califor-nia 93702

Refried Comedy Fresno pres-ents Darren CArter The Party Starter in Clovis September 19, 2015 Saturday 9:00 PM HIlton Garden Inn Clovis 520 W. Shaw Ave. Clovis, Cali-fornia 93612 Refried Comedy Fresno pres-ents Darren Carter The Party Starter in Clovis September 20, 2015 Sunday 8:00 PM Thai Fusion 785 W Herndon Ave Clovis, California 93612

Fresno Grand Opera pres-ents: Opera Remix: Musical Worlds Collide September 10, 2015 7:30pm Tower Theatre. A fusion of the best classic rock songs and opera arias, arranges by professional com-posers for a rock orchestra and performed by opera singers.

Lettover Cuties September 12, 2015 8:00pm Tower The-atre An irresisitible combination of sultry vocals, pop-perfect songwriting, and old-school musicianship.



Know Your Vodka

When most people think about vodka they think about hanging out with friends and just having a great

time. But what about the quality of the vodka? Is it like whiskey where the taste is evident of its origin and age? Is there more to it than a wild night of good times, half memories and cringing faces after consuming a mouthful of a shot? The answer is: absolutely.

Different Types of Vodka

Drinking vodka means that you have choices and options to the type that you are going to have. There are Russian vodkas, neutral vodka, flavored vodka and regional touch. This can get tricky considering the amount of brands that are out there. One look in to a liquor store and you’ll be met with a wall of different bottles to sample, which may be tempting to do right away, but here are some tips to help you. Look for the unknown brands. There will always be the big brand names in vodka, but you will find hidden gems if you explore some of the lesser known labels. Some of the smoothest vodkas are distilled by some of the smallest distillers who take great pride in their craft and these boutique vodkas can really change your view of this liquor as a whole. That said, it is a rough business and unfortunately many of these brands do not stay around for long. If you find a great boutique vodka you enjoy, support them and tell them (almost everyone can be found online and via social media)

Prices of Vodka

Cheap vodka will taste cheap. Vodka is one of the liquors where price usually reflects quality and the cheaper the vodka, the more harsh it will be. If you’re mixing drinks with a lot of fruit and other heavy flavors, most of the impurities of a cheap vodka will probably be masked. However, if you go up one price increment, you are likely to find the quality improves significantly. Top-shelf means higher quality. Next time you are at the liquor store, pay attention

to the placement of vodkas to determine their quality. It is standard practice that the cheaper vodkas are on the bottom shelves (often those $5 liters of gut-wrenching liquor) and the more expensive vodkas (top-shelf ) are higher up. If you’re looking for a good, mid-range vodka that is great in a variety of cocktails and may be good straight and chilled, scan the shelves at eye level, it may make all the difference between loving it or hating it.

In Conclusion

Vodka is subjective. As with all liquor, everyone

is not going to like the same brands and this is very true for vodka. You can read all of the reviews available, ask everyone you know, and you will end up with too many different opinions to distinguish which is the best. Use these opinions as a guide, but we encourage everyone to experiment on their own because everyone’s tastes are different and what someone else may find pleasing, you may not, and, after all, you’re the one drinking it, right?

“Cheap vodka will taste cheap”


(559) 472-7182 l Stay Local l Buy LocalHiroshima Saturday Novem-ber 7th 2015 Tower Theatre Groundbreaking American jazz fusion/smooth jazz. Asian-American jazz band formed in 1974. Zac Brown Band Sunday, October 18, 2015 Savemart Center 2650 E. Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93710 Ticket Prices: $39.50, $61.50 & $74.50 1-800-745-3000 ¡Cumbiatron! Thursday, September 3, 2015 8:00 pm $10.00 over 21 Fresno’s Elec-tro Latin Night First Thursday of every month at Fulton 875 Divisadero Street Fresno, CA, 93721 Souled Out Sundays Over 21 Sun, September 20, 2015 7:00 pm $10.00 - $15.00 (Ladies Edition) Fulton 55 875 Divisadero Street Fresno, CA, 93721 Rewind 105.5 Presents Sir Mix-A-Lot at Fulton 55 over 21 Fri, October 23, 2015 8:00 pm $15.00 - $25.00

Over 21 Oktoberfest In The Tower Sunday, October 11, 2015 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. $30 Fresno, Behind Tower Theatre (Olive & Wishon Avenues) (559) 497-8362 www.towerdistrict.org Over 60 Brews & Wines Beer Garden Gazebo Gar-dens 3204 N. Van Ness Blvd Fresno, CA 93704 Thu 8/27/15 - Sat 8/29/15 at 5pm-9pm Thu 9/3/15 - Sat 9/5/15 at 5pm-9pm Thu 9/10/15 - Sat 9/12/15 at 5pm-9pm Friday Night Wine - Kings River Winery 4276 S. Green-wood Ave. Sanger, CA 93657 (559) 399-3079 • Fri 8/14/15 at 6pm-10pm • Fri 8/21/15 at 6pm-10pm • Fri 8/28/15 at 6pm-10pm For only $10, everyone who attends will get a flight of taste to enjoy while listening to live music and eating delicious food from local vendors. Come with friends and wind down.

Wine Tasting Engelmann Cel-lars Every Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm until 12/27/15 3275 N. Rolinda Ave. Fresno, CA 93723 (559) 274-9463 Info: (559) 274-9463 Price: $5 Wine and Fruit Tasting Simonian Farms Thu 8/27/15 at 9am-6pm, Fri 8/28/15 at 9am-6pm, Sat 8/29/15 at 9am-6pm, Sun 8/30/15 at 9am-6pm, Mon 8/31/15 at 9am-6pm 2629 S. Clovis Ave. Fresno, CA 93725 (559) 237-2294 Wine Tasting Quady Winery Sat 8/29/15 at 12pm-4:30pm, Sun 8/30/15 at 12pm-4:30pm, Sat 9/5/15 at 12pm-4:30pm, Sun 9/6/15 at 12pm-4:30pm, Sat 9/12/15 at 12pm-4:30pm

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Comedy Showcase Fri, September 4, 2015 8:00 pm $10.00 Fulton 55 875 Divisadero Street Fresno, CA, 93721 13181 Rd. 24 Madera, CA 93637 (559) 673-8068



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Farm & GardenMEXICAN PETUNIA - Ruellia brittoniana Beautiful accent for your landscape Come out and see all of our beautiful plants 6706 E Central Fresno Ca. 93725 Corner of Central and Temperance Ave

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BLACK LEATHER recliner is extremely comfortable and it’s in excellent condition.$ 100 Delivery is avail-able for an additional fee. 559-573-0188 SUPER PINK chairseat is comfy and not too big yet not too small. Perfect size and color for your grand-mother. It’s nice and clean. Yours for $49.99 call 978-4820 FLORAL ARM CHAIR Almost 2 can fit so you can snuggle up in it. Yours for $79.99 call 978-4820 CHASE LOUNGE, Mid Century Style, Wood Legs, Pleather, Vinyl Fabric, Covered Buttons 56”L X 38”W X 30”T 559-331-2248 FULL SIZE 8 foot flowered sofa, no tears; very strudy. Delivery available for extra charge $125 559-269-9079 LARGE LOCKING cabinet, 5 shelves, vents on side, wheels for easy movement; was originally used to store ammo, but it ideal for storing all kinds of stuff; all wood (exte-rior is mahogany 3/4” plywood); very sturdy; size is 68” tall by 32” wide by 17 1/2” deep. Delivery available for extra charge $125 559-269-9079

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TURNERS AUTO Wrecking. 44 Acres ALL Inventory Includ-ed! Call Ray Schmall 559-259-0713 CENTU-RY 21

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MiscellaneousTVS, ELECTRON-ICS, Appliances, & More! Save 20-60% off retail. $40 down and take it home today! NO Credit Check. Open 7 days a week. Mon-Sat 10-7 & Sun 11-4. Call 498-0988 or visit us on 1310 N. Crystal Ave. #103 Fresno 93728 1998 DODGE Dakota p/u 3.9 L - Will smog. $2800 OBO Call Louie 519-5146 DUIS? - TICKETS - ACCIDENTS - SR22 - NO LICENSE? NO PROBLEM! Cost U Less Insurance can help. (559)512-6439 lic#oc13463 KENMORE AIR Conditioner $150 OBO works great, ice cold. Frankie 650-305-6168 or 559-541-0254 OLD CAMERAS and movie cameras in cases. Best offer. 559-412-9618 AFRICAN AMERI-CAN barbie doll collec-tor’s edition 1990. $150 obo 657-252-2905

FOR SALE suede sad-dle bag $100, working wheel chair $50 and 2 flashing ad boards $100 for both 559-900-8306 PEPSI MACHINE for your man cave or garage. asking $150.00. call ann 559-283-8776 PET CARRIERS $10 small $20 med $30 large or make offer on multi-ple. 559-803-1521Pellet Gun- Hatsan MOD 95 .177 CAL $155 Extremely accu-rate and powerful for killing squirrels German steel barrel, made in Turkey. (559)305-2424

Motorcycles1998 VN1500 Kawasaki Custom, $1800 559-761-8403 2004 HONDA VTX 1300 C $4200 761-4383



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KAWASAKI NINJA 250R 2008 Asking $2300 pinkslip in hand txt-559-232-7654 (MADERA) 2008 HONDA Ruckus, runs good, tags are good until Feb, pink slip in hand. 100 mpg 50cc ATR front disk 10” NCY front and rear wheels PIAA headlight CDI Carbon fiber gas cover Pirelli tires Just to name a few extras Asking for $2800 559-433-5855 2004 DYNA superglide it has a lot of custom stuff on it $7000 559-652-0467 04 DYNA LOW Rider very clean and well cared for. Runs great, no problems at all. Tires and battery are new and all servicing up to date. 559-907-9557 $8500 TRIKE/VOYAGER conv./ACE/senior owned $5500 559-294-1520. SUZUKI DL650 Vstrom 2008 $4900 (Squaw Valley) 559-916-7989

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CENTURY 21 AGENT SELLS FARMS & RANCHES. Call (559) 259-0713. Ray Schmall Century 21.

Room For RentROOM FOR Rent With Full Access to House, Includes Fireplace, Cable,Washer/Dryer, Kitchen Ect. $375 Quiet Clean Available Now. Close to Fresno State, Airport Near Clovis Small Deposit (559)797-5209

RVsDUIS? - TICKETS - ACCIDENTS - SR22 - NO LICENSE? NO PROBLEM! Cost U Less Insurance can help. (559)512-6439 lic#oc13463 2004 COACHMAN 24 foot fully self-contained front Queen walkaround bed we are banks Air awing call for more info (209) 652-5093 $6500 1995 FLAIR motor home with 115,000 miles automatic Chevy engine, Ac, heater, queen size bed, sleeps four, shower, toilet, sink, genarator, kitchen, tags are current. Asking $7,500 I am the second owner call for more information 559-248-6573 33’ WITH 12’ slide. New 454 motor less than 5000 miles. All appliances in good working condition. Newer leather sofa and captains chairs. Queen bed. Mid bath with wardrobe. Good outside storage, large awning. Everything goes with it -- Tow Bar, ice maker, etc. Call to see 559-224-7631. $10,000 1988 TERRY CAMP TRAILER $4500 246-2164 1984 PROWLER Trav-el trailer 14,ft Sleeps 5 everything works great Roof Air Conditioner AC works great sofa dining table frigera-tor ice cold 4, burner stove, Bathroom has tub shower new tires Asking $2950 O,B,O pleas call for more question (209) 422-4694 05 SALEM RV 24’. Bathroom with shower, toilet, and sink. Kitchen with sink, stove, microwave, and fridge/freezer which can use gas or electric. AC/Heat $5800 559-326-3827 1996 JAYCO 21 foot class C fully self-con-tained rear queen bed di-nette table overhead bed 70,000 original miles asking 12,900 call for more info 209-345-0371

SpanishPLANOS O BLUE-PRINTS Para Construir un edificio o para hacer cambios por favor Lla-ma 559-978-1600 LAKEVIEW APTS. LEMOORE Stu-dios - 1 y 2 Recamara desde $575 Solo $250 total de deposito con buen credito. En una comunidad segura, lago espectacular y privado, 3 albercas, gimnasio de pesas. 333 E. Cinnamon Dr. 559-924-6464 2 Y 3 RECAMARAS Comunidad privada desde $595 y $100 deposito con buen credito 2 albercas, ofrec-emos cuidado de ninos despues del horario escolar 3294 E. Dakota Ave. Cerca de 1st Street 559-228-0909

StorageBOB’S MINI STOR-AGE -1/2 OFF SUM-MER SPECIALS! Pay 1 month - get 1 month FREE. (up to 3 months FREE! average cost per month with free month factored in.) 6’x8’- only $16.00 per month. 6X10 ONLY $19.00 per month, 6’X12’ -only $19.50 per month. 10’x10’ only $29.50 per month. Free moving Truck!! Bob’s Mini Storage 5280 N. Barcus Fresno, CA. 93722 (559)275-4000 Se Habla Espanol

Trailers2000 LANCE CAMP-ER. Hardly used. Fits a full sized 8ft pickup truck bed. Make me an offer. Will Trade 559-860-8720. FOR SALE 2003 Jayco tent trailer. Fits King and Queen bed, sleeps 6. Sink, stove, refriger-ator and A/C. New tires as of last year. Current registration. $2,900 Call 559-360-0893

TrucksCERTIFIED USED Vehicles, Certificados Como nuevos. Call Dan-iel Gonzalez at Michael Toyota for the best deal. 559-930-8122 Contesta-mos en su idioma

1998 DODGE DA-KOTA p/u 3.9 L - Will smog. $2800 OBO Call Louie 519-5146 1997 GMC 1500 $8000 (Tulare) 559-553-2326

2000 NISSAN Frontier runs good. V6. 136xxx miles 4 door. Dent in bumper. 4x4 off road. Text or call 209-777-1455 $8200 (Dos Palos) 2002 CHEVY Trail-blazer LTZ fs/ft. The exterior 8-10 and inte-rior is 9-10. The motor and transmission have 149xxx and runs great. Text me 559-704-9678

2003 TOYOTA Tundra V6 166xxx mi Au-tomatic transmission Smogged. Title in hand $5900 firm. Contact/txt 559-704-4174

2002 TOYOTA sequoia limited edition $5200 559-273-3380

2011 TOYOTA PreRunner, Toyota Cer-tified, 1-owner $19,995 (559) 930-8122

2013 NISSAN FRON-TIER SV 4x4, Prior rental. 1-owner. $24,995 See Daniel Gonzalez at Michael Toyota (559) 930-8122

WantedWANTED! Antique Guns,Old Box Ammuni-tion, Gun Parts, Swords, Spurs, German and Jap Helments, Civil War to WW11 Memorbilia, Old Wooden Duck Decoys. (559)275-6062

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