The Livermore Unit National Association of Rocketry is gearing up for another fun time at the Snow Ranch east of Farmington. You can access their website at www.lunar.org for information and schedules. You will find the site is very organized. The next launch at the Snow Ranch is scheduled for February 4th starting at 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Orvis family has allowed LUNAR to use the pasture for eight years. Check with the web site, as the launch may be cancelled because of rain.
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From "Doc Alders, Farmington's Lone Eagle" A Reminiscence. Doc's classmate "Willie" Mobley rode his horse to school. The Mobley's had lived on Mobley Road near Gawne Road. Willie's dad, W.D. "Cue" Mobley had 330 acres. Willie rode his horse over five miles to get to school. Most of his ride was on what was then Mobley Road. Years later (prior to 1960) the section of Mobley Road that intersected Highway 4 was renamed Stanley Road and the Drais Road were named to honor pioneers having those names. The names were switched. The old Stanley ranch was located on what is now called Drais Road and the 450 acres once owned by Henry Drais borders what is now called Stanley Road. During WWII, it was Mobley Road. Mr. Cue resented their road being renamed. Doc recalled every time the county put up the new road sign, Mr. Cue would come out and tear it down. The county finally responded with a concrete one. This was unimaginable in 1923.
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Congratulations are in order: KaLee Diann Bailey-Donis was born December 30th, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. She weighed 9 lbs. and was 20 inches long. Welcoming her home were her proud parents, Kati Ann Bailey and Christopher Donis along with big brothers Luis Estrada, Stephen Mendez and Kadin Allen Bailey-Donis. Maternal grandparents are Kirby and Conni Bailey. Paternal grandparents are David and Joni Kalebaugh of Farmington. In addition, many aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Please contact me if you have items for the Farmington News column. E-Mail me at farmingtonnews@gmail.com or phone 896-6697.
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From "Doc Alders, Farmington's Lone Eagle" A Reminiscence. Doc's classmate "Willie" Mobley rode his horse to school. The Mobley's had lived on Mobley Road near Gawne Road. Willie's dad, W.D. "Cue" Mobley had 330 acres. Willie rode his horse over five miles to get to school. Most of his ride was on what was then Mobley Road. Years later (prior to 1960) the section of Mobley Road that intersected Highway 4 was renamed Stanley Road and the Drais Road were named to honor pioneers having those names. The names were switched. The old Stanley ranch was located on what is now called Drais Road and the 450 acres once owned by Henry Drais borders what is now called Stanley Road. During WWII, it was Mobley Road. Mr. Cue resented their road being renamed. Doc recalled every time the county put up the new road sign, Mr. Cue would come out and tear it down. The county finally responded with a concrete one. This was unimaginable in 1923.
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Congratulations are in order: KaLee Diann Bailey-Donis was born December 30th, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. She weighed 9 lbs. and was 20 inches long. Welcoming her home were her proud parents, Kati Ann Bailey and Christopher Donis along with big brothers Luis Estrada, Stephen Mendez and Kadin Allen Bailey-Donis. Maternal grandparents are Kirby and Conni Bailey. Paternal grandparents are David and Joni Kalebaugh of Farmington. In addition, many aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Please contact me if you have items for the Farmington News column. E-Mail me at farmingtonnews@gmail.com or phone 896-6697.
