Contributing Editor Susan Friesen Cameron witnesses the final hours of the Parnell Park encampment and the dispersal of its residents, including the last man standing.
Month: January 2020
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Sending Our Love
Knowing now there are those right here in our city that are hurting. All we can do is send our love.
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The Four Rules (This is NOT Spinal Tap)
Whittier humorist Lois McKinney writes about life after back surgery, "Can you imagine putting on your pants or socks with this grab stick? I, however, have found a substitute for the time-consuming grab-stick. It’s called 'Michelle.'"
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What Is Compost? Make It At Home For Free
Compost can often completely remove your need for store-bought fertilizers and wildly boost the health of your plants and soil. It’s really very simple to do, and doesn’t have to cost you anything.
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Okay-Here’s Whatcha Do! Green Chile Stew
This stew is great just as it is. However, once it is in your bowl, you can top with grated Jack cheese, or fresh cilantro, and green onion, or Parmesan cheese, or anything else you might like. Have fun with it.
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Why Do the Unhoused Stay Unhoused?
Some say unhoused Whittier residents refuse services. Is this true? If so, why? Sustainable City News interviews six homeless residents about what keeps them unhoused.
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Candidates Share Their Vision for Whittier’s Future at Upcoming Forums
Hear Whittier City Council candidates’ vision for Whittier's future at the Cleaner Greener Candidate Forum on Saturday, January 25, at the Whittier Community Center, and at the Housing & Homelessness Candidate Forum on Saturday, February 1, at First Christian Whittier.
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Musings of a Former Kindergarten Teacher (or “Yes, Kids Do Say the Darndest Things”)
On my first day as a kindergarten teacher, I was introduced to the vivid imagination of Michael. He was manipulating a key game and said to me, “Mrs. McKinney, I’ve locked you inside this box.”
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School Picture Day
I recall as a young lad being on the grounds of my elementary school, looking up at such a marvelous exhibition on a day like this, enjoying the view.
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William Henry Harrison Part 3: A New School of Architecture
In the booming postwar economy, Harrison embraced a new architectural style and bestowed in on schools throughout Whittier. One writer said, “with these walls of glass, children became engaged and open-minded because the environment stimulated the senses in a different way.”