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Posts published by “Steve Sparks”

Panther Soccer 2010

Every season has its “bumps in the road” and last Monday (Aug 30th) was certainly one for the young Panther team. We traveled to Cloverdale, a team we had beaten 9-1 last season, and on…

Panther Soccer 2010

The new season opened last Friday evening with a return match against Drew High School of San Francisco who had visited Boonville this time last year when the home team Panthers managed to secure a…

Lives & Times of Valley Folks: Elaine Busse

I met Elaine at her home on Gschwend Road a couple of miles back beyond the Christine Woods region. I was greeted by the 14-year old Chocolate Lab, Pepper, and 7-year old McNab Mix, Ziggy,…

Lives & Times of Valley Folks: Mike Crutcher

I met Mike at his home on Hwy 128 almost opposite The Grange between Boonville and Philo. I sat down with a cup of fresh coffee and a plate of chocolate good­ies Mike and his…

Lives & Times of Valley Folks: Susan Spencer

I drove up Holmes Ranch Road and on to Chipmunk Lane before arriving at Susan’s house where I was greeted by her Miniature Schnauzer, Bebe, and Wire-haired Terrier, Asta. Susan served a plate of her…

Lives & Times of Valley Folks: Pilar Echeverria

On a sunny Friday morning I met with Pilar on the deck behind the Ferrer Building in downtown Boonville and with a much-needed cup of delicious coffee that she had provided from her Mosswood Market…

Lives & Times of Valley Folks: Charlie Hochberg

I met with Charlie at his home on top of the Holmes Ranch and after admiring his orchids, we sat down to talk with twenty-year-old Fritz the terrier and nine year old Woody not far…

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