About 14 people attended the latest public meeting regarding the Community Park, held on Monday, Jan. 25. Four of the seven park board members were at the meeting: Eric Kirk, Peter Ryce, Dennis Huber and Carol Van Sant.   Full Story

Virginia Graziani Redwood Times Directors of the Garberville Sanitary District considered a request for a wastewater hook-up from the Garberville Town Square, heard a progress report on the recycled water treatment improvement project, discussed an agreement with the Connick Creek subdivision, and elected officers at their first meeting of the new year on Jan.   Full Story

A great performance by junior Bree Miller and a tenacious, determined effort by the entire team went for naught as the South Fork girls varsity basketball team bowed to the St. Bernard Crusaders Friday night, 62-50.   Full Story

Jared Lack was South Fork High School’s lone participant in last weekend’s Willits wrestling tournament, which included athletes from twelve area schools. Lack was dominant in the 114-pound class, winning all three of his matches to bring home first place honors.   Full Story

GrandMother Circle meets Thursday, Feb. 4, 4-6 p.m. at 176 Rusk Lane, Redway, office of Dr. Lauren Oliver (up driveway from Signature Coffee). We meet first and third Thursdays. Free to all. Biological Grandmotherhood is not required.   Full Story

Cecil’s New Orleans Bistro in Garberville will host Bay Area band Swamp Voodoo this Friday, Feb. 5. ”I love music. I love all kinds of music. The only thing I love more than music is story.   Full Story

Over the past two weekends parents, students, and some staff members have volunteered their time to bring some much-needed repairs, cleaning and fresh paint to the South Fork High School gym and adjacent areas.   Full Story

Redway, Whitethorn and Ettersburg Schools Principal Julie Johansen reported that Mrs. Ivey’s class had 100% participation in the second Governor’s Challenge and won $100 worth of recess equipment from the PTA.   Full Story

CALIFORNIA FOCUS BY THOMAS D. ELIAS First came the massive 7.8 earthquake that hit China’s Sichuan province in the spring of 2008. That one flattened buildings in cities as much as 250 miles from its epicenter, including damage in major cities like Chengdu and Chongching (the former Chunking).   Full Story

To the Editor: The United Methodist Church of Fortuna has donated an estimated $700 in curriculum and supplies, discretionary funds, and gift cards to our Special Day Class at South Fork High School.   Full Story

Marissa Harlander and Eric Bowles are pleased to share their joy at the birth of Claira Sofia Bowles, who was born Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 7:09 p.m. She’s a little rosebud at 6.1 pounds and 19 inches long.   Full Story

Standing Wave is now offering a beginning Hatha yoga class on Monday evenings at 5 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity for those not able to make day classes to love yourself and shift the energy of the day.   Full Story