Category: July 2020

70th Birthday Parade

Georgine Hurst They came to parade on Arroyo Grande! They came walking, biking, driving golf carts and cars. They came with signs, cards, and gifts. Over 60 friends came to wish Wes Hurst a surprise happy 70th birthday! Wes was born in 1950 in Chandler, Okla., on Route 66. Some of the messages that he…

Volunteers Mask the Community

Carol Andrews

Linda Shannon-Hills A key transmission route of COVID-19 is via droplets that fly out of our mouths—that includes when we speak, not just when we cough or sneeze. A portion of these droplets quickly evaporate, becoming tiny particles whose inhalation by those nearby is hard to prevent. Until now, most scientific research and discussion about…

Health Fair Update

Both providers of immunizations plan to attend the fair, unless prohibited by virus guidelines.

Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator The SaddleBrooke Health Fair Planning Committee is preparing for the annual Health Fair scheduled on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. Because no one can predict the pandemic situation for the latter half of October, the whole process may be dismantled at a moment’s notice, rather than compromise the…

Mountain Vista K-8 School Update: Hello, Summer!

Crystle Nehrmeyer, Superintendent On May 20, the 2019-20 school year officially ended for students and staff at Mountain Vista K-8 School. Although the end of the school year looked different due to COVID-19 and school closures, the feeling of small-town roots and global expectations was as strong as ever. We proudly promoted 37 students to the…