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Posts published in January 2019

Biloxi Days: Bailing Sergeant Jones

When I was stationed in at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi in the early 70s, my primary duty was squadron commander of the 3380th Field Maintenance Squadron. My responsibilities included management of the…

In & Out of Solitary (Part 4)

While I was still living in SF I tried to grow weed on Mt. Tam. I was in my late 20s, but still pretty much of a teenager. My plants got to be one foot…

Letters (Jan. 23, 2019)

I was saddened — but not surprised — to read “Monarch butterflies’ drop stuns scientists” in a recent Chronicle story. My husband and I used to look forward to visiting Pacific Grove each winter just to see this beautiful species of butterfly but noticed a steep decline in their numbers during our last trip a year ago.

Why I Abjure the Interview

When I was an editorial intern at Ranch & Coast Magazine back in 1983 my editor, Steve Marshke, would fill my inbox with press releases he’d sorted through; my job was to edit them down…

Pot Permit Blues

At their last meeting on January 8, 2019, newly seated Supervisor Ted Williams asked, “Are there any staff recommendations on how we can process the [pot permit]

Valley People (Jan. 23, 2019)

The storm last Wednesday into Thursday was, in its violent winds and heavy rains, emphasized by the thunder crashing down on us about 3am.

Something’s Stuck In the South Coast Sewer (Part 1)

Gualala Community Services District (GCSD) is a special sewer district located in the southern section of Mendocino County. GCSD's goal is to protect public health and the environment by providing a safe and effective wastewater…

Book & Bake Sale

[Feb 23] Comptche Community Organization is sponsoring a Book & Bake Sale Saturday, Feb 23, 10 to 3 at the Hall a quarter mile east of the Comptche Store. Now’s the time to drive out…

MCT: Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Hit & Run;
Dog Adoptions;
Historical Society;
Eclipsed;
HCSO Dissatisfaction;
Flynn Appreciation;
Gualala Wastewater;
FB Planning;
Empty Houses;
Sorry Soldier;
Jerry Sabbatical;
Yesterday's Catch;
Cold Cases;
Park Maintenance;
Extremists;
George Everest;
FBI Surveillance;
Massacres;
UFO Investigations;
Campaign Season;
Constricted Freedom

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