A dialed-in artist who “knew everybody,” Emmy Lou Packard spearheaded the effort.
Category: Columns & Opinion
The voices of Mendocino.
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O’Neill: Laytonville knows how to throw a party—especially when it benefits the community
Many people came together to reinstate the Crawfish Boil after its 6-year hiatus.
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McNear: The WPA had a massive impact on Mendocino County
A high school in Round Valley and highways transecting the county were joined by the Mendocino Woodlands, the only Recreation Demonstration Area in the state.
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O’Neill: Slotting new starts into odd-length beds is a constant, engaging puzzle
We’ve realized over the years that rapid turnover is the key to success.
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McNear: Hometown hero Alma Mendosa taught at Mendocino Elementary for 30 years
She became principal just a year after starting work and continued as teacher/principal for her entire tenure.