Veterans Jerry Kuny, Darlene Cordiero (Comptche) and Ken Hurst were honored at the Apple Bowl at the Fair a week ago Friday.
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Following the events of the horrendous Valley Fire not too far away from here in recent times, the irrepressible Judy Long, President of the AV Volunteer Firefighters Association, made a presentation to our local ICW (Independent Career Women’s) organization last week with this in mind. These are some of her suggestions on preparedness in case a similarly awful event occurs in the Valley, along with some ideas from ICW members who were present.
MUCH INDEBTED to Bonnie Clark Johnson of Rancho Navarro for her professionally rendered photographs of Friday night's big homecoming game between arch-rivals Mendocino and Anderson Valley and other images of the fair Friday night. (Bonnie,…
Just after going to print last week, on Monday, September 14, the Panthers hosted Cloverdale in a match that, despite being a non-league game (the last one of the season), had significance for three reasons.…
RICK WYANT. I set eyes on my brother in this life for the last time yesterday. With the exception of faint sobs and sighs, the room was fairly silent. However, inside my head I heard…
Despite widespread fears, only two local girls, now college graduates in fact, ran off with the carnies at this year’s Fair and both were back at work on Tuesday morning, neither of whom were the worse for wear for their experience.
Readers may recall last week’s 1-1 report of the draw against Geyserville when AV had a perfectly legitimate goal taken away as a result of the referees’ incorrect ruling on the taking of a penalty…
RICK WYANT, formerly of Anderson Valley, lately of Willits, died unexpectedly Tuesday around noon in Willits at the age of 58. Mr. Wyant is survived by his father, Frank Wyant; wife of 41 years, Schevilla…
With the County Fair taking place this weekend, I would like to remind some of you, particularly the younger generation, that it is not all about the carnival rides and looking cool with your date — important though such pastimes certainly are. Try to also check out the various display halls featuring arts, crafts, agriculture, etc, along with the impressive livestock corrals, the traditional rodeo, and the always-exciting sheep dog trials. This Fair is a unique event and one of the few remaining of a dying breed, so why not broaden your horizons and enjoy everything “The Best Little Fair in the West” has to offer?