Tag: Richard Pena
When fighting fires was voluntary
A little known fact in Bonita is that the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Department, which because of their efficiency, we very often take for granted, was...
Plenty of tales left to tell
We have that blustery phenomena known as May gray pushing us ahead in the calendar, implying that there are better days ahead. Those of...
Strumming is music to his ears
We have followed the fortunes-and I do mean fortunes-of the career of Dr. Terry Russell and the vocal music program at Southwestern College for...
Summer camp can be fun learning experience
An event that will be reprised at the Bonita Museum in early July is something that I believe should get early and top billing.
Starting...
Retiring Sweetwater GM will have plenty of time to avoid water...
There is a belief, no doubt fallacious, that back in 1966 something was added to the drinking water in Chula Vista - smart pills...
Spring is ready to go
There is no doubt that spring has made its welcome appearance. We have touched on this subject in recent issues but only in fleeting...
Wine and chili make for a great combination
With the end of winter and with the start of more agreeable weather we seem to find more activities come to life, more things...
It’s been a great 64 years of marriage
This Sunday, April 11, my wife Zula and I will be observing our 64th wedding anniversary, a milestone that is not too often reached.
Due...
With spring in the air comes a spring in your step
Last Saturday, March 20, we observed the first day of spring.
The tired old sun, after a six-month sojourn in the nether reaches of this...
Memories come chugging along
I feel that I have always had an affinity for trains. There is something about rail transportation that awakens the spirit, that makes one...
