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A ukulele is in the house
A ukulele is in the house
When I was nine years old, my grandma Clara gave me a guitar for my birthday. For about six months, I walked up the street for weekly lessons — until my guitar teacher broke the disappointing news that he was moving to, well, Spain. My interest dwindled, and I took up other extracurricular activities, including Little League baseball. I still embraced music: singing in the church choir and…
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Judge rules CA’s ban on assault weapons is unconstitutional
“A federal judge on Friday struck down California’s ban on assault weapons as unconstitutional but left plenty of time for the state to file an appeal,” as NBC News is reporting. “The state’s definition of illegal military-style rifles unlawfully deprives law-abiding Californians of weapons commonly allowed in most other states and by the U.S. Supreme Court, the judge wrote. “Judge Roger T.…
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Owners: New Moon Cafe in Nevada City is in escrow
Owners: New Moon Cafe in Nevada City is in escrow
This message is now posted on the New Moon Cafe’s website: “Some news… “After 23 years, we are posed to move on to our next adventures. 203 York street is now in escrow and we are on the eve of our last few weeks serving you all. “We will be serving normal take-out this Friday, June 4th. If you’re sitting on gift certificates, please call in and redeem them for take-out. “It has been a…
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Major League Baseball’s greatest first pitches
Major League Baseball’s greatest first pitches
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Honoring the fallen
About 50 people attended the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Pioneer Park, near our home in Nevada City. There was a flyover and tributes to the fallen.
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National Memorial Day Concert
National Memorial Day Concert
This was a remarkable production:
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Remembering Madelyn Helling in Nevada City
Remembering Madelyn Helling in Nevada City
Cathy Wilcox-Barnes spoke about Madelyn About 100 locals gathered in Nevada City on Saturday morning to remember beloved local Madelyn Helling, who passed away at age 95 in March, and to dedicate a new historical monument. The group — including a “who’s who” of community leaders, volunteers, and longtime residents — dedicated the monument and kiosk that memorializes Nevada County’s railroad…
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The Human Library: Where you check out people instead of books
The Human Library: Where you check out people instead of books
“With all the violence and conflict in the world, it’s refreshing to know that people from all different demographics are able to sit down together around the world to have an open conversation,” according to TODAY.com “That’s what Ronni Abergel, 42, has achieved since launching the Human Library in Copenhagen in 2000. Just as you would at a library, you can check out a ‘book’ on a certain topic…
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Nevada City Winery’s longtime winemaker Mark Foster is retiring
Nevada City Winery’s longtime winemaker Mark Foster is retiring
Mark Foster, the longtime winemaker of Nevada City Winery is retiring, Sierra Foothills Report and Sierra FoodWineArt magazine has learned. The job for a new winemaker has been posted, and the new hire will be the fourth in the winery’s history. We have enjoyed knowing Mark over the years. He is a dean of winemaking in the region.
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Thirty years together - from Bodega to Baltimore
Thirty years together – from Bodega to Baltimore
Thirty years ago today we were married at St. Theresa of Avila Church in Bodega, California. The white, wooden church with a steeple sits on a hilltop above the small, coastal town. Ansel Adams made the church the subject of a black-and-white photograph in 1953, and we have a copy hung on the living room wall. Today we’re celebrating our anniversary at the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore, of all…
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High school message regarding "non-district" graduation celebrations
High school message regarding “non-district” graduation celebrations
This memo has been circulating around town:
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Supervisors award $500,000 in last-mile broadband grants
Supervisors award $500,000 in last-mile broadband grants
“With the Board of Supervisors’ award today of $500,000 to four local internet service providers (ISP), broadband service will be offered to 440 households to support distance learning, remote working, and tele-medicine. Each of the four projects offers a unique and innovative approach to expanding broadband in areas challenged by both remote geography and low population density. “The County’s…
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Nevada County Clerk-Recorder’s Office to better serve the public during COVID-19
Nevada County Clerk-Recorder’s Office to better serve the public during COVID-19
“Beginning on May 3, 2021, the Nevada County Clerk-Recorder Office will take appointments for all in person/counter services on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 8:00 am – 3:30 pm on a first come, first served basis. “At this time, we cannot offer any same day appointments or walk ins. Please call or email ahead of time to schedule your appointment. “The expansion of services by…
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Remembering Steve Giardina
Eric, Jessica, Cindy and Steve Giardina at the Golden Era in Nevada City (Photo: Kial James for Sierra FoodWineArt magazine) Steve Giardina, a good friend and one of our area’s most gracious, energetic and enterprising residents, died this week after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. We are heartbroken and our love goes out to Steve’s wife, Cindy, and their children, Jessica…
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County District Attorney Cliff Newell to retire
County District Attorney Cliff Newell to retire
This statement appeared on Facebook and the local media: “It’s a wrap. I had a list of goals that I wanted to accomplish,” says Cliff Newell with a wry smile. “One by one, my exceptional staff and I addressed each challenge over the years. My work is complete. It’s time for someone with a new list.” Cliff Newell was elected as Nevada County District Attorney in 2006, following the footsteps of…
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Beloved longtime local Madelyn Helling has died at 95
Beloved longtime local Madelyn Helling has died at 95
Madelyn Helling, a beloved resident who helped create a “sense of place” in our community, died Tuesday. She was 95. “If you are a lover of Nevada County’s libraries, you owe a debt of gratitude to Madelyn Helling,” as KVMR once summed up. “She came here from San Francisco in 1974. Under her leadership as county librarian, Truckee’s library became a reality, the public voted to finance the…
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Stephen Bechtel, 95, dies; led family's big S.F. engineering firm
Stephen Bechtel, 95, dies; led family’s big S.F. engineering firm
I read in The New York Times this morning that Stephen Bechtel Jr. had died at age 95 on Monday. Just last month, I had written an obit on George Shultz, who had been one of Bechtel’s presidents, as well as a longtime U.S. diplomat, of course. Shultz died at age 100. The passing of Stephen Bechtel Jr., as with Shultz, brings back memories of a bygone business era in California — long before the…
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