Local Historians Seeking Meadow Vista Photos

Local historian and former Meadow Vista Volunteer of the Year, George Lay is teaming up with former Colfax High School Publications instructor Rick Brown in preparing a history photo book of Meadow Vista, Clipper Gap and Christian Valley.  Both men are hoping local residents will donation historic photographs and documents to make their goal a reality. 

The pair have been able to form a working relationship with Placer County Archivist Bryanna Ryan who is helping organize files and research the county’s data base. Additionally, she is providing a release form that makes it easy for everyone to submit photos and documents, scan them digitally and return the originals to the owners. 

If residents would like to help out, contact George Lay at 530-878-1927 or glaymy@sbcglobal.net.

Lay and Brown are looking for well-preserved photos that can be scanned and returned to the owners. Even better, one might submit a photo that has been digitized. Some major topics might include schools, Native Americans, commerce, transportation, celebrations, churches and early families.

Local Resident Honored: Denny Daetz

By The View Staff (Excepts taken from Kennedy-Center.org)

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the 2013 winners of Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards—a series of annual grants which publicly recognize American teachers by spotlighting their extraordinary impact on the lives of students. Seven teachers were selected in 2013 from a pool of hundreds of nominations received through the Kennedy Center’s website. Award recipients each receive $10,000 and are showcased, along with the people they inspired, on a website dedicated to inspirational teachers. The awards were created in honor of Stephen Sondheim’s 80th birthday in 2010 and were initiated and funded through the generous support of Myrna and Freddie Gershon.
    Local resident, Denney Daetz is one of this year’s recipients and the only one from California.  Daetz was nominated by Jonathan Matas, a student from Saratoga High School where Daetz taught high school social studies. Matas’ nomination essay read: “Denney’s out-of-the-box passion created in me a thirst to see the world...”
    While Daetz has retired to our local community, he still continues to be active in the field of education. If you would like more information on this award and the recipients, visit Kennedy-Center.org

"Zoo Goofs" - Local Author Offers an Inside Look at the Humor of Zoo Life

By Toni Ryan, View Magazine Chairperson with excerpts taken from Zoo Goofs official Website: ZooGoofsBook.com


Looking for a spring read? You may be pleased to find out you can now “Read Local” when you pick up Zoo Goofs by local Meadow Vista resident, Kristin Hilton.
“What’s it like to be a zookeeper? And what if something goes wrong? Zoo Goofs reveals how a routine day at work at the zoo might quickly become a fiasco. Animals do unexpected things, the public does foolish things, and sometimes keepers get lazy or make mistakes--some of which could lead to life-threatening situations.”
According to Hilton’s website, she worked for 18 years at three different zoos as a zookeeper and curator of birds. This vast amount of experience allowed Hilton to compile dozens of true behind-the-scenes experiences that can easily bring you to tears of laughter or heartache. Her quick, informative tales offer firsthand insight into the realities of working in the realm of animals and zoo life.
Zoo Goofs is packed with exceptional photographs and artwork and many of the stories would make excellent family reads. For more information, visit Hilton’s website.