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Posts published in March 2011

Valley People

BOONVILLE, having been severed from the grid Saturday night about 10:30, was a ghost town all day Sunday and remained lifeless until the power flickered back on at 7:30 Sunday evening. Only the Boonville Hotel…

Off The Record

This Week: The suspicious deaths of Katlyn Long & Susan Keegan; Fitch downgrades Mendo's bond rating; RIP One True Green; and much more

Earthquakes, Waves & What Ifs

Here on the West Coast of the United States the Japanese earthquake was swiftly domesticated in the early dawn hours of Friday as the possible dimensions of the tsunami speeding States-ward across the Pacific. On…

Eddie’s Hot Deals

Amenities turn into luxuries as you suffer a class fall. Buying fresh-cut flowers and newly published books requires more “discretionary” income than you have. You either give them up or find other options. Access to…

Bird’s Eye View

Greetings one and all. If you are sitting comfortably then I shall begin. Well it’s actually going to happen — The Buckhorn, Boonville will finally be opening it’s doors tomorrow evening, Thursday, March 17th! St.…

Lives & Times of Valley Folks: Sandy Creque

I met Sandy at her home on Indian Creek Road a couple of weeks ago and after being introduced to Rosie her wonderful old dog, we sat down to eat with a some scones and…

Clean Slate

Last week, I sat down for a comforting dinner of baked chicken, escalloped potatoes and delicious bread pudding at a senior center over 100 miles from home. I didn't know anybody in the room, so…

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