May 2010 - Posts

• WWII recon specialist spent 35 years at the Marin Veterans Administration is finally retiring - ...

  Retirement didn't suit Mort Tallen very well after his 35 years working for the Veterans Administration. Posted May 31 2010, 05:50 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Highway 1 repair plan near Stinson outlined

  The latest in a series of road repair projects aimed at shoring up Highway 1 is under review by state transportation officials who are planning construction for the summer of 2012. Posted May 31 2010, 05:50 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• English students need help

  After months spent poring over the grades and test scores of her English-language learners with a team of counselors and experts, Davidson Middle School Principal Harriet MacLean came to a surprising conclusion. Posted May 31 2010, 05:50 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Kentfield home comes with unique gray water system

  A Kentfield home on the market for just over $2 million offers a one-of-a-kind in Marin gray water system designed to save indoor water consumption by an estimated 30 percent. Posted May 31 2010, 05:50 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Junior ROTC school to start on June 21

  The Air Force Junior ROTC program based at Novato High School will have its free summer leadership school from June 21 to July 2, and students from throughout the county are eligible to sign up. Posted May 31 2010, 05:50 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Tour of organic farm scheduled for June 18

  Sustainable Fairfax will lead a tour of the 5.9-acre organic farm at the College of Marin's Indian Valley campus in Novato at 11 a. Posted May 31 2010, 05:50 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Workshop to help teens adjust to high school

  The Marin County Office of Education will host "Parent Support for School Transitions," a workshop on how to support teens transitioning from middle to high school, at 7 p. Posted May 31 2010, 05:50 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Applications for parade on July 4 still accepted

  Parade entries are still being accepted for the annual Twin Cities Fourth of July parade. For more information on how to apply, call 924-0441. Posted May 31 2010, 05:50 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Water district to install pipes on Lomita Drive

  The Marin Municipal Water District will soon begin installing new pipeline in the Lomita Drive area of Mill Valley to serve as a backup transmission line for Southern Marin. Posted May 31 2010, 05:50 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Club has openings for trip to San Francisco

  Registration is open for a Novato Senior Citizens Club bus trip to several San Francisco spots on July 22. Posted May 31 2010, 05:50 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Activists to discuss saving whales, turtles

  Australian aboriginal activist Neil McKenzie and campaigner Josh Coates from the Wilderness Society of Western Australia will share their struggles to protect whales, sea turtles and sacred lands from oil and gas exploration at 6:30 p. Posted May 31 2010, 05:50 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Town needs volunteers to help on July 4th

  The town of Ross is seeking volunteers, including an event chairman, to help at its annual Fourth of July parade and picnic. Posted May 31 2010, 05:50 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Town Council approves parking project

  The Tiburon Town Council gave the green light for town staffers to proceed with a parking project designed to improve Tiburon Boulevard just east of Lyford Drive. Posted May 31 2010, 05:50 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Community center hosts JAMaROO Kids

  The Terra Linda Community Center is hosting JAMaROO Kids, a music program with creative movement and dance for children ages 2-5. Posted May 31 2010, 05:50 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Rip Torn cleared of DUI charge in Connecticut

  LITCHFIELD, Conn. (AP) -- A Connecticut judge has dismissed a drunken-driving charge against Rip Torn after the actor completed a court-ordered alcohol education program.... Posted May 24 2010, 12:16 PM by DUI