WE WERE SHOCKED and saddened to learn that Jim Shields had died. The long-time publisher and editor of the Laytonville-based Mendocino County Observer, Jim was a good friend and colleague whose first-rate reporting on County…
Posts published in “Valley People”
JIM MCVICKER A half sheet watercolor from this morning at Navarro Beach here in Mendocino County. It’s been a great week here with a wonderful group of painters. ABOUT THE ARTIST: I made my first…
UNFINISHED BOONVILLE PAVILLION A Reader Writes: This “pavillion” has been under construction for several years near Highway 128 outside Boonville. I believe this construction is in some way connected with St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church.…
COUNTY FAIR GUIDE BOOK Here is a link for the Exhibitor’s Guide Book 2025 There is still time, until Thursday, 8/28, to enter online for most categories as the Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show…
FROM a recent TWK column: “Does this mean she’s more upset about the way I fold towels than she was when I gave her the leaf blower for Christmas? Meaning, I think, that the towels…
BIG LOSS FOR AV: JOHN TOOHEY LEAVES FOR LAKE COUNTY We are so sad that John Toohey has moved to Lake County. It was a hard decision for him, but he told me he wants…
AV FOOD BANK ACCEPTING EXCESS PRODUCE What excess produce could you donate to the Food Bank? There is still time to deliver it to the AV Grange in Philo. Distribution starts at 2:30pm. The next…