by The AVA
A REPLACEMENT bridge over the Navarro at the Philo end of the Philo-Greenwood Road is in the planning stages, and thanks to Rose Zimmer for drawing the project to our flagging attentions. According to Caltrans specs, “The proposed project is replacement of an existing two-lane, 350-foot long by 19 feet wide bridge made of reinforced [...]
by The AVA
PASTOR DICK COOLIDGE of Comptche has died. He was 95. The Coolidges established the soon thriving Chapel of the Redwoods in Comptche in 1979 where the church produced an annual Passion Play and was even more well known for its lively services at which Coolidge’s daughters, including the famous Rita Coolidge, often joined the choir.Subscribe [...]
by The AVA
ANDERSON VALLEY is in line for an easily accessible recycling operation at the Boonville Fairgrounds run by Solid Waste of Willits. According to this week’s Supervisor’s agenda: “Pursuant to the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Mendocino and the Anderson Valley Apple Show and Fair, the Fair has the authority to [...]
by The AVA
THE PTA EMBEZZLEMENT CASE remains under investigation. Prevalent rumors in rumor-rich Anderson Valley say it’s over, that no money is missing, but as of Tuesday morning the Sheriff’s Department was still assessing the matter.Subscribe now to access our entire site—only $25 for 1 year. Rather pay with a check? No problem— e-mail and let us [...]
by The AVA
WE ARE ALL SADDENED at the loss of Walter ‘Shine’ Tuttle. The Tuttles, Walter and his wife Beth, for many years anchored this community, it could be said. Always gracious, always kind, the Tuttles devoted themselves to an array of local boards and charities, the entirety of their joint effort aimed at making the Anderson [...]
by The AVA
LONG TIME Valley resident Dee Thurman has passed away in Ukiah where she’d been taken from her Boonville home in Airport Estates for emergency care. Well into her 80′s, Dee Thurman was a pioneer female pilot. A much fuller account of her life will appear next week.Subscribe now to access our entire site—only $25 for [...]
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THE ODDLY premature communiqué a few paragraphs below was e-mailed to us Tuesday as a press release, and sent home the same day in bilingual form with elementary school children. Edu-prose ranging from fuzzy to impenetrable, I read it twice before concluding that it said some money is missing from the PTA fund but we [...]
by The AVA
DA DAVID EYSTER will address the Unity Club at its Thursday, February 2nd meeting at Wellspring, now called River’s Bend Retreat Center. The meeting begins at noon. The DA will speak on public safety in the Anderson Valley, marijuana (the inevitable and eternal public safety subject) and early release for in-County prisoners. $18 per person, [...]
by The AVA
THERE WAS A SCHOOL BOARD meeting last night but your beloved community newspaper, as per ancient custom, wasn’t informed. We need ‘em a week early Ms. Ivey. GREG KROUSE alerts those of us desirous of high speed internet that we get put on an AT&T wish list to be sent to corporate offices where a [...]
by The AVA
THE EERILY unseasonable weather continues with cold, clear nights and warm, clear days as we nervously eye our water sources and wonder how long they can go without replenishment.Subscribe now to access our entire site—only $25 for 1 year. Rather pay with a check? No problem— e-mail and let us know. Or, sign in here [...]
