In last week’s newspaper we published an explanation by the educators at the high school formerly known as Sir Francis Drake as to why the 16th century explorer’s name must be erased from the Marin school. Two things seemed clear to me: 1. The removal of Drake’s name from the high school … [Read more...] about What exactly is the case for re-naming Drake High School?
Obituaries
Walter Robert Kraemer
1937 - 2020 Walter Robert Kraemer passed away on September 10, 2020 at Riverside Point Convalescent Hospital in Chico, CA at age 83 of Covid 19. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Elizabeth Bentz Kraemer of Taylorsville, CA and his nephew Eddie Cockrell of Balmain, … [Read more...] about Walter Robert Kraemer
COVID restrictions suck
The COVID restrictions of 2020 killed Marin’s most beloved events. Every parade in Marin … gone. Dipsea … devastated. Live plays … dark. Concerts and music venues (think Terrapin and Sweetwater) … in limbo. Hell, just trundling down to the local coffee shop for a morning meet with the gang seems so … [Read more...] about COVID restrictions suck
Dolores Theresa Meaney
Early Sunday morning, Sept. 27, Heaven welcomed a new angel. Dolores Theresa Meaney peacefully passed away with her family by her side. Our mom was born in Yakima, Washington, to George and Anna Marie Mitzel. She lived a full 87 years and was proud to call Novato her home for the past … [Read more...] about Dolores Theresa Meaney
Margaret A. (Eide) Kidder
Sept. 15, 1934 – Aug. 19, 2020 On Aug. 19, 2020, Margaret “Alice” passed peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was 85 years old and lived all but 9 months in Novato, CA. Margaret was born in Oakland, CA to Hans and Alma Eide in September 1934. The Eide family, Hans and Alma, … [Read more...] about Margaret A. (Eide) Kidder
Antoinette (Toni) Seely
June 19, 1935 – August 9, 2020 Born in Philadelphia, PA. Moved to California at 18 and married Jack Sr. at 19. Loving mother of Andi and Jack Jr., wife to Jack Sr. and a friend to all! She will be greatly missed. Antoinette was gifted at hobbies of all kinds, especially ceramics and … [Read more...] about Antoinette (Toni) Seely
Obituary Notice Rates
To place a Life Tribute in the Marin Community Newspapers -- the Novato Advance, the San Rafael News Pointer, the Ross Valley Reporter, the Mill Valley Herald, the Twin Cities Times and the Sausalito Marin Scope -- email the obituary and photo to Publisher Sherman R. Frederick at … [Read more...] about Obituary Notice Rates