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Roof Rats, a renewable resource

by Jack Perkins Every day at exactly the same time, just before dusk, I see my squirrels vacating my trees and commuting home along the telephone wire. Their home is my Palm Tree. Then, just as it starts getting dark … Continue reading

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CERT Update

by Hugh Donagher Recently a friend of mine posted a thought online. ‘Do you have an emergency meetup plan for you and loved ones in case you are separated in a disaster? Earthquake, flood, etc.” This stay-at-home mother of two … Continue reading

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History Corner: Spanish Settlers Crossed 3 Oceans to Live in Mountain View

by Lisa Windes Spanish involvement with Mountain View began in 1842 when the Governor of Mexico gave a land grant to the Castro family. The Castros were descendants of a member of the Anza Expedition. Their 14 square mile ranch … Continue reading

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Co-Editor needed for OMVNA NewsletterDue to circumstances beyond her control, Newsletter Editor Velva Rowell is likely to be moving away from Mountain View in the near future.

Due to circumstances beyond her control, Newsletter Editor Velva Rowell is likely to be moving away from Mountain View in the near future. In order to maintain the quality of this publication, she is looking for someone to co-edit and … Continue reading

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Website Photo Contest

We want to see your pictures of Old Mountain View on our new website! If your photo is selected, you will win a $10 gift certificate from Books, Inc. Here’s what we’re looking for: Faces, faces, faces! We want to … Continue reading

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