THE MAN killed early Tuesday morning when a logging truck crashed on Flynn Creek Road near Navarro has been identified as Alan D. Kincheloe, 61, of Fort Bragg. According to CHP spokesman Officer Steve Krul, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reported at 6:45am Tuesday that a “fully-loaded” logging truck had overturned on Flynn Creek Road about a mile and a half north of Highway 128 near Navarro. Krul said the investigating officer determined that Kincheloe, driving a 1995 Peterbilt logging truck, lost control of the truck on a curve. It landed on its left side against an embankment. Kincheloe sustained major injuries and died at the scene. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.
JERRY JOHNS of Van Zandt's Resort, Philo, has taken down the No Trespassing signs he erected on the Navarro near Van Zandt's. A conciliatory Johns says he has removed the controversial postings to begin “a cooling off period,” as he explained his surprise move to Dave Severn Tuesday morning. Johns said he would no longer attempt to stop access to the river but did intend to continue consultations with attorneys.
IF PEOPLE have been accessing a stream at a certain point for 150 years as people have been accessing the Navarro for 150 years at the Van Zandt's, people have established what is called a “prescriptive easement,” meaning people can continue walking to the river at that access point. The whole issue seems silly given that few people walk anywhere, let alone to a remote spot on a remote river far from the pavement, and if they do very few of them are the slob types who leave trash behind and yell and scream and jump up and down on the river banks. The only person who visits the river regularly at Van Zandt's is Dave Severn, whose patience in negotiations with Mr. Johns seems to have resulted in this hopefully not temporary truce.
JESSICA JOHNSON reminds us that football season approaches: “I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that there is going to be a great new fundraiser that we are organizing for AV Youth Football & Cheerleading. We are having an Ice Cream Social on July 24th. The Buckhorn is being very gracious and letting us use their deck. It will be from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. We welcome people to swing in throughout that time frame and come and enjoy an evening of fellowship. We will be having the kids sell tickets to the community prior to the event. We recommend buying tickets early so we can get a head count and don't run out, but we welcome people to come buy an ice ream the night of as well. The price will be $5.00 per ticket. If you could possibly make note of that in the paper, we would greatly appreciate the publicity. Info at 272-7000. Also, we (the AV Youth Football League) would like to publicly challenge all businesses in Boonville to support our Youth and High School football teams by turning the town Brown and Gold on game days. Posting banners, writing on store windows, streamers, and balloons would be examples of would we would love to see. I know that not all businesses these days can give monitory donations to these organizations, but their support and spirit is priceless!”
SOLID WASTE of Willits now offers a Boonville recycling center at the Boonville Fairgrounds 9-4:30, Wednesday through Saturday. Cash money for your cans and bottles.
BARBARA SCOTT writes to say that Fairbooks are now available at the Fairgrounds office, Boonville. Entry closing dates vary for different departments, but Fair Weekend is September 14th through 16th. So, if you're going to enter something, better hustle.
A LARGE, unattractive male walked into Lemons Market last week, said he was a Russian and, in the thick accents of the Steppes, asked where he could “find a woman around here.” Marilyn Pronsolino gave the Rooskie a quick and emphatic whatfor and who the heck do you think… and he was outta there.
AND SCOTT MERRIMAN, lately of Philo, has filed a multi-million dollar claim against the County alleging that a combination of Deputy Craig Walker and your beloved community newspaper, has resulted in the collapse of his marital ambitions. “Plaintiff had matrimonial intentions with one of the women in the store (Lemons Market) but no longer goes there; damaged social life badly.” Merriman's two claims total $750 million. The County's annual budget is about $230 million, meaning if Merriman's claim is successful, Mendocino County will become Merriman County.
THAT FILM CREW on Ray's Road seems to be the company that was advertising for local “hippies and bikers” to fill in the non-speaking parts. We've got plenty of hippies but we're kinda light on bikers. Besides, don't the two kinda blend together in one big fur ball anymore?
AN OLD BIKER bit the dust pretty hard early Saturday afternoon when he came around a bend in 128 too wide and ran into a brand new Audi. The biker, Jeff Bailey, 51, of Newark, was airlifted to Santa Rosa Memorial. The two people in the Audi, Tamara Harrison, 32, of Berkeley, and Aaron Hammack, 33, also of Berkeley, were treated for minor injuries at Coast Hospital in Fort Bragg and released.
A CALLER was alarmed at what she called “a new pond tax,” and wanted us to see if the County has anything like that in mind. Short Answer, No. Long answer, Nooooooo.
CALTRANS and the Mendocino Council of Governments invite you to join the discussions about potential bike and pedestrian improvements on the Pacific Coast Bike Trail along the Mendocino Coast. Educational displays and materials will be available for your review and comment. Study staff will be on hand to answer your questions and hear your concerns. For information about this meeting being held in Westport (July 18); Gualala (July 25); Casper (July 26) or to RSVP for the Point Arena (July 19) meeting, Please contact jesse_robertson@dot.ca.gov 707 441-2009
THIS TIME OF YEAR, as the visible local gardens begin to thrive, I'm inspired daily by Richard Ferguson's perfectly organized enterprise due east of the newspaper office and, when I'm in the Navarro area, Pam Miller's at the foot of the Holmes Ranch.
MRS. FERGUSON, however, tells me that Mr. Ferguson is having a heckuva time getting cucumber beetles out of the vegetables. Anybody out there know the answer to that one?
MUCH ENJOYED a visit with visitors from Plumas County, Pamela Aylen and Digger Dan Thain who stopped in Monday morning with nothing but praise for their brief overnight in Anderson Valley, which included a comfortable berth at the Boonville Hotel, a memorable meal with beer at Buckhorn, another beer at the Boonville Saloon where they were delighted to meet the always gracious Ernie Pardini, “who we've often read about in the AVA.”
HAVE TO AGREE with George Castagnola that candidate Solomon's mailers might have cost him the runoff with Huffman. Many of us support insurgent candidates like Solomon because they refuse to lower themselves to glossy attacks devised by some alleged campaign professional. Lots of assumed Solomon would steer clear of dumb strategies, but.... So it wasn't only the marijuana candidates that cost him a shot at hacks like Huffman, it was at least partly his decision to go glossy that did Solomon in. The election also revealed just how few people on the Northcoast identify as “progressives,” but that's a discussion for another day.
CHRYS ORIANNE SAGRADA reminds us, “With summer as its peak, we are excited to see more local vendors coming in the Boonville Farmers' Market. Enjoy wonderful produce and preserves from Petit Teton, vegetables from Brock Farms, fresh greens from newcomer Navarro Ridge Roots, various types of blackberries from McEwen Family Farm, olive oil from Yorkville Olive Ranch, and Pam from Blue Meadow will be providing an excellent variety of tomatoes. We will also have local crafts. A cooking demo will provided this week with chef Julia Conway and music will provided by singer/songwriter Jay Watkins. Support and eat local!”
THE MAJOR reports: “A decent turnout showed up last Saturday for the local Artwalk. Not exactly Beerfest or Hippiefest proportions, but not bad considering it was hot and the Giants were on television. I stopped in with several artists beginning with Lady Rainbow who had a nice collection of her handmade jewelry and some obviously effective home-brewed cannabis-infused magic joint rub. Esther and Lucia were selling some very fancy knitting wear outside Laughing Dog Books Bob Day and a pretty good young sax player from Mendocino named Erica Zissa entertained the crowd outside of the Philo Ridge Tasting Room with professional-sounding jazz standards. (Both are members of the Boonville Big Band. Bob reminded us that the muy-cool duo is available for bookings at tasting rooms and special occasions. Call 895-2976.)
Steve Rubin’s interesting collection of minimalistic construction art was on display at Lauren’s Restaurant with several people commenting on its originality. Dennis Hudson was outside Lauren’s painting his unique watercolor miniatures. Cathleen Michaels was selling “wearable art” made by high school art students to benefit the High School art program. Rookie-To Gallery had its always enticing collection of glasswork, art and mobiles. Some artists were preparing for a display at the Boonville Hotel Garden. Cars, including a couple of classics, full of local art lovers, lined the street in front of the Farrer Building.”
I'M NOT AN art lover. The Editor tells me I have “no aesthetic sense whatsoever,” and this insult from a guy who still talks about a Peggy Lee concert he went to in 1961. But I thought a lot of the stuff the local artists had on display was very good, and I'm glad I tore myself away from the Giants game to attend while The Editor was home listening to “Fever” for the millionth time. — ms
THE JULY GRANGE GROOVE will put the fun in funky! Join guest DJ Jerry Karp, aka the Jersey Groove Machine, for a night of hip-shaking, boundary-busting funk/ jazz! Prepare to get yer dance on! Jerry produced jazz and blues radio in New Orleans for 6 years at WWNO, New Orleans' NPR affiliate. He hosts the Jazz Odyssey every other Monday from 2-4 pm on KZYX.
AV YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEER PRACTICE begins July 30 at 5pm at the fairgrounds! Its not to late to signup we will be at the fairgrounds on the 30th at 4pm for any last min sign ups! Ages 8 years old by September, grades 1-8! $10 fee! GO CUBS! Thank you — Alisha Ornbaun Varsity Cheer Coach
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