By Barry Smail Novato Historical Guild This year, Christy Miller began her fourth decade as owner and sole-proprietor of Christy’s of Marin, a Novato bridal shop. She creates wedding gowns from sketch to finished product — ”I’ve made hundreds” -- and does pattern-making, interior … [Read more...] about The Marin spirit: Christy Miller is ‘doing her share’
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Descended from Kit Carson, Mrs. T. blazed a trail
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Elizabeth Terwilliger, who passed away in 2006 at the age of 97, was a remarkable woman in many ways. A recent Marinscope profile noted that Mrs. T., as she was lovingly known, was a descendant of Kit Carson, Daniel Boone and James Fenimore Cooper, … [Read more...] about Descended from Kit Carson, Mrs. T. blazed a trail
Names in the news
Owen King Owen King of Mill Valley earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean's List for spring semester 2020. Students must earn a 3.5 to 3.84 grade-point average to be listed. Mikhail Krivoruchko Mikhail Krivoruchko of Mill Valley earned placement on the Gonzaga … [Read more...] about Names in the news
Singers Marin conductor retires
Jan Pedersen Schiff, Founder/Artistic Director of Singers Marin, has retired after 33 years of leading the award-winning choral organization. In her tenure, the choral organization has performed at Carnegie Hall five times and she was a guest conductor there twice. Her choirs, … [Read more...] about Singers Marin conductor retires
Everyone can participate in the ‘virtual’ Dipsea in this strange year of 2020
Marinscope The Dipsea Race is back but in “virtual” form. If you missed the Dipsea Race this year or if you have never been in the Dipsea but would like to try, this is for you. Starting Monday, July 6, and ending Sunday, Sept.r 6, anyone of any age at any time anywhere in the world … [Read more...] about Everyone can participate in the ‘virtual’ Dipsea in this strange year of 2020
Sculptor defends Sir Francis Drake Larkspur statue; calls on everyone to stop the hate
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Dennis Patton has carved out his place in the artist community of Marin County during the past 50 years. He has experienced challenges and successes — great and small — with his sculptures. “I decided to help the world and make beautiful things,” said Patton, … [Read more...] about Sculptor defends Sir Francis Drake Larkspur statue; calls on everyone to stop the hate
Prison system screws up and Marin businesses pays the price
By Sherman R. Frederick I'll be writing more on this in the July 15 edition of Marinscope. But, I it's important to get this out now for public discussion. 'This comes from the SFirst website. I bring it to your attention now because I don't think enough journalistic umph has been given to … [Read more...] about Prison system screws up and Marin businesses pays the price
In-person school is one hard decision
By Sherman R. Frederick It’s a brave new world out there and nothing illustrates that more than the decision about in-person school this fall. Everyone wants school to resume, of course. But fears of the ill-understood coronavirus make things complicated. America’s pediatricians … [Read more...] about In-person school is one hard decision
Sausalito History: Gabrielson Park Rose Garden
By Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society “The Rose Garden in Gabrielson Park is looking beautiful! Please stroll by on your next walk through downtown Sausalito and have a look! It will bring you joy.” That’s the message that documentarian MaryAnn Dietrich recently relayed … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Gabrielson Park Rose Garden
Marin on COVID-19 watch list
Gov. Gavin Newsom placed Marin County to the list of California counties that are being closely monitored for increased COVID-19 activity. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has created a watch list of counties where the COVID-19 situation has changed significantly over … [Read more...] about Marin on COVID-19 watch list