Located in Richards Ranch on a ridge high above the Tuolumne River, the beautiful home of Doris and Bob Coane is one of the four homes featured on the AAUW Home Tour.
By Thomas Atkins
Each year, members of the Sonora Branch of the American Association of University Women have the privilege of awarding scholarships to local […]

Cast of a “A Thousand Clowns” at Stage 3.
By Wayne Kirkbride
The 1962 play by Herb Gardner, later adapted to the silver screen in 1965, is a simple, uncomplicated study of primarily two individuals:  Murray Burns and his nephew, Nick Burns. Set in a New York City one-bedroom apartment around 1960-62, it explores the life of […]

“Elks members, Marge and Jerry have finally decided to tie the knot!!” the narrator announced. And their impeccable wedding duds were found at the Salvation Army! Please note the bride’s father (shotgun in hand!) From left to right are: preacher Bob Nath; best man Rick Bacon (passing the wedding ring to the groom); the bride’s […]

Nihao (hello) – Good News! The HEAT is on!*
And just in time, we had our first snow here. It was beautiful to see the area cloaked in a nice clean winter blanket. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for a White Christmas. We are still enjoying ourselves over here in Dalian, China and continue to have […]

“Meeeeow. Meeeeeow, Purrrrrr.” Bubba the Cat wanted me to relay that important communication to all my readers. Translated, Bubba’s message means: start getting all your Christmas cards out! You know, one of the most satisfying parts of my job delivering the SMT is petting and cuddling all the animals on my route! Take Bubba the […]