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Posts published by “Terry Sites”

The ‘Fair-est’ Weekend

Last weekend two great fairs presented themselves simultaneously. For true fair lovers this was indeed an embarrassment of riches. The trouble was that one full day of total fair immersion just about does you in…

AV Volunteer First Responders BBQ

The Anderson Valley Lion’s Club served over 300 Anderson Valley residents a delicious Tri-Tip BBQ dinner including Tri-Tip or chicken (or a few grilled Portobello mushrooms for vegetarians) served with coleslaw, baked beans, watermelon, and…

Dying For Diversion

A case can be made for dropping out of your life every once in a while just to see what you can see. It doesn’t matter where you go or what you do. The point…

Willits Frontier Days 2024: ‘Cowboys & Cadillacs’

Willits celebrated its 98th Frontier Days June 28- July 6. Home of the longest running continuous rodeo in California beginning in 1927. They may have a bone to pick with Salinas whose rodeo began in…

Summer Stretches Before Us

Despite the shocking and dispiriting last-minute cancellation of the Sierra Nevada Music Festival, this summer holds great warm weather promise. There are many entertainment possibilities and the food scene in Anderson Valley is once again…

Fresh Off the Boat

California fisheries are considered a “Legacy Industry” that sustains local families while helping to attract tourists. Shockingly, the California commercial fleet that included 5,000 boats in 1980 diminished to only 464 vessels by 2022, and…

How to Make a Dream Come True

Driving down Redwood Avenue past Fort Bragg High School you will come to Alger Street, making a left you will drive past the school bus barn arriving to find yourself in front of a charming…

Judy Basehore Celebrates Her 90th

Judy Basehore was determined to usher in her 90th year with a bang — a really great dance party. And she succeeded. On Saturday night May 25th the Anderson Valley Grange was filled to the…

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