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Kelly Carter is 2012 Scott Valley Pleasure Park Rodeo Queen

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Liz

Queen Kelly Carter was crowned by 2011 SVPP Rodeo Queen Cricket Postma (right). By Liz Bowen ETNA – A junior from Etna High School will serve as royalty for the 2012 Scott Valley Pleasure Park Rodeos. Kelly Carter recently won … Continue reading →

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Etna Veteran’s Parade – Nov. 5, 2011

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Liz

American Legion Perry Harris Post #260 led the parade with Commander Jim Smith carrying the American flag. Sam and Scott Thackeray carry the banner announcing the Grand Marshal — Sam’s uncle and Scott’s father. Grand Marshall Roy Thackeray is escorted … Continue reading →

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Scott Valley POW Turkey Shoot Oct. 29, 2011

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Liz

Photos from Turkey Shoot on Oct. 29, 2011 Nov 1, 2011 POW Sara Hayden won a Turkey and New York Steaks. Shooting at the running deer.  Learned that Cody Weldon hit the bulls eye smack dab in the middle.  Pretty … Continue reading →

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Oct. 22, 2011

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Liz

Defend Rural America Event a Rousing Success A large crowd of nearly 1,000 showed up for the premier showing of Kirk MacKenzie’s documentary on Siskiyou County and its people; and a panel of eight sheriffs and Wyoming property rights attorney … Continue reading →

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My tribute to the American Spirit – 10 years after Sept. 11, 2001

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Liz

Bernard Kerik: ‘I Was Looking Into the Gates of Hell’ Friday, 09 Sep 2011 12:02 PM By Bernard B. Kerik Read more on Newsmax.com: Bernard Kerik: ‘I Was Looking Into the Gates of Hell’ Important: Do You Support Pres. Obama’s … Continue reading →

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Great music and fun at Scott Valley Bluegrass Festival this weekend

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Liz

Scott Murphy, far left, found the afternoon of music relaxing! Anne Kramer and friend taught children several song, which they performed at 5 p.m. Great talent budding there. Snap Jackson & the Knock on Wood Players from Stockton, CA. played … Continue reading →

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Great poem by Jim Johnson’s grandson, Clint Johnson, was said during funeral

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Liz

Scott Valley’s Cowboy He was Scott Valley’s Cowboy, a colt-breaking machine, A hard working legend, and a damn fine Marine, A fishing boat captain and huge ocean fan, He’d take anyone out, on days his boat ran. We’d go sit … Continue reading →

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Honoring cowboy Jim Johnson

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Liz

In tribute to Jim, the ranch equipment was silent on Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Hurlimann ranch. Jim’s sons and nephews served as pall bearers taking the casket from the hearse. Marines were in attendance to honor Jim for … Continue reading →

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“Good man” Jim Johnson will be buried today

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Liz

Rarely seen without his cowboy hat, Jim Johnson showed up to the November 2009 American Legion Ceremonies at the Callahan Cemetery with his American Legion cap. He had served the Perry Harris Post as commander at one time.  Jim served … Continue reading →

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Easter morning

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Liz

A bit drizzly, but the sun eventually broke out through the clouds. The cottonwood trees have changed everyday this past week, as the buds turn into leaves. These daffodils are happy with the drizzle. It gets dry fast. By noon, … Continue reading →

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