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Posts published by “Terry Sites”

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…

35th Annual Elk Rummage Sale

Last Saturday and Sunday from 10-4 downtown Elk was hopping as their 35th Annual Rummage Sale unfolded at the Greenwood Community Center. Sponsored by the Greenwood Civic Club all proceeds were earmarked for student scholarships,…

Take A Free Ride On The Smart Train

As of April 1st 2024 the Smart Train (Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit) that runs from near the Santa Rosa Airport in Sonoma County to near the Larkspur Landing Ferry in Marin County is offering…

Boonville Beer Fest 2024

“May the Froth Be With You” (in a very Star Wars kind of way) with more than 80 breweries. That’s what the posters for the 26th annual Boonville Beer Festival May 4th 2024 said. Unfortunately,…

The End of the Paper-Paper

This issue of the Anderson Valley Advertiser is the very last one you will ever hold in your hands. As a tangible entity the paper is done. For those whose routine includes a Thursday ritual…

The Newman Bros Look Back

The Anderson Valley Historical Society sponsored another fun and informative Valley Chat on April 14th in the Rose Room at the Little Red School House Museum in Boonville. Brothers Marshall and Aaron Newman whose parents…

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