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Lifting Spirits

Thanks to everyone that has taken the time to write Jim Kerr a note or card, or paid him a visit, while he rehabs after a recent heart procedure down at Mercy General.  Currently, he is over at Springhill Manor.  … Read more >

Father’s Day Is Sunday

Gift idea: A picture is worth a million words……

Nevada City in 2nd Place in Outside Magazine Contest

Nevada City is currently running 2nd behind Richmond Virginia as Outlook Magazines “Best Town Ever”. Nevada City is one of 10 towns chosen as finalists in the competition. Outlook Magazines looked for great places to live that have the usual … Read more >

Sorry!

Fingers still too sore to type much.  I promise something silly in a day or two.  Something about sharp knives and green onion.   Maybe not, it hurts just thinking about that……

Don’t Feed The Bears

I had the pleasure of speaking with Star of TV’s Wild Justice, one of the few California Game Wardens left in the State and all-around good guy Jerry Karnow this morning. He was exhausted but took my call and we … Read more >

Short And Sweet

After slicing the tips of the fingers on my left hand in the kitchen Sunday evening I’ll keep this short. Keep me away from knives!

Where Are All The Original Thinkers?

I mentioned the Mini-series “Hatfields & McCoys” that was on The History Channel last week.  I hope you had a chance to watch it.  It was a very well done show that tracked the families, their problems, and how the … Read more >

The Answer Appears To Be – Nope!

Growing up with a name like “Bear” I keep my eye peeled for things related to Bear.  Of course my eye was drawn to the story I am about to relate because the headline was “Bear Pulls Camper From Outhouse”.  … Read more >

Graduation

Just a quick congratulations…not only to the students in the class of 2012, but also to the parents who, somedays, thought that this day would not come.  And, I am sure there are some teachers that might feel the same … Read more >

Grass Valley Firefighter’s Blood Drive

Grass Valley Fire Department Station 2 on Sierra College off E. Main Street is hosting a blood drive this Friday. Firefighter Chris Gregory says it’s another way to reach out to the community. Firefighter blood drive The blood drive will … Read more >