HILLS NEWSPAPERSÂ July 1, 2009 I’M NOT WEALTHY, by any means. But a trip with three girlfriends recently to retrieve the family jewels proved to be a rich experience. It had been several years since my dear friend, Jillian, lost her mom. At the time, it was too difficult to look through her treasures, so [...]
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The Happy Wanderer: Grass Valley/Nevada City
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Home town Fourth of July
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MONTCLARION NEWSPAPER – July 3, 2009 THIS WEEKEND WE PAY homage to Old Glory. We gorge ourselves with burgers and dogs, chips and dips and red, white and blue desserts. But America’s birthday, for many, means small town parades and band-shell concerts. Here are some of my local favorites:


