Fire and Forest: Learning from public health …
I have often been struck by the similarities between fire protection — prevention and suppression — and public health.
Both fields are tasked with preventing...
Before Our Time: Before the Creekstone Inn? Food …
The Creekstone Inn has dominated the four-way stop called Fern Valley Corners since 1947; but its current identity, as Chris Singer’s elegant, 20-year-old tourist...
Past Tense: October 2, 2014
65 years ago - 1949
With funds raised by the ladies of the Community Presbyterian Church, volunteers were preparing to shingle the roof of the...
Creature Corner: October 2, 2014
Three little kittens have lost their mittens and they began to cry. “Oh, Mother dear, we sadly fear, our mittens we have lost.”
Mama Lizzie,...
Off the Main Roads: Rewilding 101 …
In our every day lives of texting, Twitter, Instagram and Angry Birds, we often don’t take the time to peel our eyes away from...
Past Tense: Sept. 25, 2014
65 years ago - 1949
The Lucks, who manned the community telephone switchboard, figured the average number of calls serviced daily during the summer was...
Past Tense: September 18, 2014
65 years ago - 1949
The Chamber of Commerce reported a profit from its Gold Rush celebration at Town Hall.
60 years ago - 1954
Playing at...
Creature Corner: September 18, 2014
She’s all ears — mixed in with a lot of love, obedience and fun in such a small package. Tammy, also known as Billie...
Dr Know It All: Business, movies, sharing and more …
Dr Know It All can answer any of your questions. He just happens to know everything. Dr Know It All selects a few letters...
Past Tense: September 11, 2014
65 years ago - 1949
Dorothy Lewis was back from a visit to Bamako, Republic of Mali, Africa, where her son was working.
60 years ago...