I went to visit Mrs. Gilham's kindergarten class on Monday; I noticed tiny little green footprints. They were coming from the hedge outside the classroom door, heading into the classroom. I even noticed some on the downspout, as if they had tried to climb. When the children arrived in class, they noticed that someone had been having a party. The leprechauns had left their party favors with a note saying, "Here's some for you as you have such clean desks." Another note, "Wow, we sure had fun dancing with your stuffed toys. Thank you so much." The leprechauns left hats with some candy and green tea.
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Reminder! The Farmington Elementary School PTC will be presenting a Spaghetti Dinner and Talent Show on Friday, March 30. Dinner will start at 5 p.m. and run until 6:30 p.m., with the talent show beginning at 6:45 p.m. The dinner and show tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. The evening will also include a raffle and a silent auction. For tickets and more information, call Dena Daluz at 209-607-3650.
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From "The History of Old 'Farmington' by Ruth Hewitt and Aileen Groves": In 1848 David Wells and George Thayer immigrated to California from Oregon and took up 320 acres of land where the south section of Farmington is now located. They built a tulle house near Little John Creek and called it Oregon House. The immigrant Trail followed Little John. These two men were the first to raise grain in the township.
In 1858, W.P. Stamper took up the west half of section 16, township 1 north range 9 east, upon which Farmington now stands. He sold lots soon after to William and Daniel Sanderson who put up a hotel and blacksmith shop. After the hotel was erected, Mr. Stamper named the place Farmington, because it was the center of an extensive and rich farming country.
Nathaniel Harrold came to California in 1849 and in 1852; he bought the Oregon Ranch, which took up 320 acres. He also acquired the land from Little John Creek south to the area, which is now Escalon for a stock ranch.
Mr. Harrold laid out the town of Farmington. It was laid out in blocks with lots 100 ft. x 50 ft. with alleys running through the middle of the blocks so they could get their horses and buggies out. The lots sold for $150.00, because he thought if folks spent that much money for a lot they would build a nice house. Mr. Harrold died in 1898.
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Happy Birthday wishes goes to Hollee Turner on Thursday, March 29.
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Please contact me if you have items for the Farmington News column. E-mail me at farmingtonnews@gmail.com or phone 896-6697.
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Reminder! The Farmington Elementary School PTC will be presenting a Spaghetti Dinner and Talent Show on Friday, March 30. Dinner will start at 5 p.m. and run until 6:30 p.m., with the talent show beginning at 6:45 p.m. The dinner and show tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. The evening will also include a raffle and a silent auction. For tickets and more information, call Dena Daluz at 209-607-3650.
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From "The History of Old 'Farmington' by Ruth Hewitt and Aileen Groves": In 1848 David Wells and George Thayer immigrated to California from Oregon and took up 320 acres of land where the south section of Farmington is now located. They built a tulle house near Little John Creek and called it Oregon House. The immigrant Trail followed Little John. These two men were the first to raise grain in the township.
In 1858, W.P. Stamper took up the west half of section 16, township 1 north range 9 east, upon which Farmington now stands. He sold lots soon after to William and Daniel Sanderson who put up a hotel and blacksmith shop. After the hotel was erected, Mr. Stamper named the place Farmington, because it was the center of an extensive and rich farming country.
Nathaniel Harrold came to California in 1849 and in 1852; he bought the Oregon Ranch, which took up 320 acres. He also acquired the land from Little John Creek south to the area, which is now Escalon for a stock ranch.
Mr. Harrold laid out the town of Farmington. It was laid out in blocks with lots 100 ft. x 50 ft. with alleys running through the middle of the blocks so they could get their horses and buggies out. The lots sold for $150.00, because he thought if folks spent that much money for a lot they would build a nice house. Mr. Harrold died in 1898.
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Happy Birthday wishes goes to Hollee Turner on Thursday, March 29.
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Please contact me if you have items for the Farmington News column. E-mail me at farmingtonnews@gmail.com or phone 896-6697.
