Rare Santa Gertrudis cattle arrive at Potter Valley ranch
Glenn Ellingsons Triple E Ranch in Potter Valley adds 50 Santa Gertrudis heifers from Texas, a rare Brahman Shorthorn cross that's uncommon in California. The cattle, bought for 350 dollars per head plus ship costs, include two Brangus animals and a plan to acquire 50 more. Ellingsons, owner of a large sporting goods store in California, expresses confidence in the breed and its meat qualities while renovating the ranch and building facilities.
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California
Glenn’Ellingsons
Potter
Glenn Ellingsons
Potter Valley
Ellingsons
Texas
Treasury
John Connally
King Ranch
Holder
Fremont
Daniel Boone
San Mateo
Bay Area
Potter Valley Ranch
Mendocino County Museum Dedication Set For Sunday
Willits hosts the dedication of the Mendocino County Museum this Sunday afternoon led by Joe Scaramella and Ernest Banker as a deed transfer marks the museum’s opening. Kathy Svendson will unveil the doors as Miss Mendocino. The event includes a picnic, remarks by Andrew Genzoli and Judge Wayne Burke, and open house with exhibits and local performances in Recreation Grove.
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Betty Seagraves
Joe Scaramella
Mendocino
Mendocino County
Mosswood ‘Park
Oakland
Catherine Corey
Willits
Superior Court
Tim O’brien
Andrew Genzoli
Eureka
California State Historical Committee
Wayne Burke
Ukiah
Willits Soroptomist Club
Willits Minstrals
Fort Bragg
Beard and Stebbins
Hittell
Laytonville
Herbert Pruett
Historical Society
Weather Outlook for Northwestern California Fair and Coastal Areas
Northwestern California weather today remains fair with overcast at night. Local drizzle near the coast spreads into coastal valleys tonight and Friday morning. Friday brings cloudy conditions with a chance of showers near the coast and little temperature change. Ukiah expected high around 80 and low near 51.
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California
Oast
Ukiah Council Cracks Down On Drag Strips In Parking Lots
Ukiah city council unanimously moved to curb reckless driving in the Yokayo Valley Shopping Center lot and other private parking areas. The ordinance empowers police to cite speeders and drag racers, with penalties under the Vehicle Code, after lot owners agreed to tighter traffic controls. The council also approved parcel annexations near the airport, removal from the fire district, revised solid waste agreements, and Youth Corps work programs for summer jobs in city departments.
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Ukiah
Yokayo Valley
Thrifty
Wentz
Montgomery Ward
Y Ka ‘0
Ukiah Valley
Kathy Golden
Jim Smart
al Kruth
Ukiah ‘Solid
Head-on Collision Kills Lincoln Pitts San Rafael Official
Lincoln Pitts, 59, a Pacific Gas and Electric North Bay Division personnel representative, died in a head-on crash a mile south of Squaw Rock on Highway 101. Lakeport resident Vina Madsen, 70, was ejected and seriously hurt, taken to Santa Rosa hospital after surgery for possible pelvis and ankle fractures. Patrolmen could not determine the cause.
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Lincoln Pitts
San Rafael
Santa Rosa
Hopland PUD Approves 3000 Loan for Sewer Study
Hopland Public Utility District gains board approval for a 3000 loan to fund a feasibility study for a central sewer system. The loan carries 5 percent interest and would be repaid from a potential federal grant if approved. Director Bruce Stangland told the board the study is pregrant work and that county flood control funds may cover the loan.
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Hopland
Board of Supervisors
Bruce Stangland
Stangland
Joan
PUD
Hopland Pud
Ukiah High Class of 72 to Receive Diplomas Friday
Ukiah High School seniors of the Class of 72 will graduate Friday at Anton Stadium at 6 30 p m. Nancy March Unified board of education president will confer diplomas with Don Clausen serving as formal commencement speaker in an informal ceremony. Student speakers David Dorsey Roberta Rempert and Margaret Murphy will address attendees. Music by the Ukiah choir and band under Les Johnson and Rowland Nielson.
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Nancy March
Ukiah
Unified Board of Education
Anton Stadium
Don Clausen
Bill Tully
Ukiahi
Carol Newby
David Dorsey
Roberta Rempert
Rgaret Murphy
Les Johnson
Rowland Niels
Mendocino County approves wage and benefit package
The board of supervisors unanimously ratifies contracts with the Mendocino County Employees Association providing a 3.2 percent July 1 raise, tuition to time off benefits, overtime pay rules, possible four day week study, uniform allowances for sheriff personnel, and negotiations limits to salaries longevity and inequities.
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Board of Supervisors
Ernie’.Banker
Mendocino County Employes Association
MCEA
Sheriff's Department
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George Chalfant
Jessee Tallman
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Rill
Randy Hays
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SEARS
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