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86.	Part 2-Spanish Troops Marched In / Bowen, Jerry [673] [WAYITWAS-2006-673] When I ended my last column I said, "Second-Lieutenant Gabriel Moraga with seventeen soldiers and an auxiliary force of Christian Indians of unknown size attacked the Suisun force of 120 fighting men on May 22, 1810 near Rockville." Here again is a misconception of history perhaps read out of context. It wasn't at Rockville. It was at or near today's Suisun City. Detailed record - Similar records
87.	School's story is wreathed in summary of pupils / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [671] [WAYITWAS-2006-671] This is Part 1 of a two-part article. Part 2 will run Sunday, Oct. 22. - Editor In the early years of Solano County history, Benicia was at the forefront in developing educational institutions for the children of the first pioneer families. Detailed record - Similar records
88.	Old stone structure has Solano historians rocking / Bowen, Jerry [664] [WAYITWAS-2006-664] For the past few months the Vacaville Heritage Council has been researching old records, history books and maps trying to learn more about a small stone and adobe structure near Suisun Valley Road on the old Mangels Winery property. Detailed record - Similar records
89.	Solano's first 'County School Day' a big success / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [663] [WAYITWAS-2006-663] During the first decades of the 20th century, it was customary for many California counties to set aside one day during the school year to highlight student activities. This day was called the "County School Day." Detailed record - Similar records
90.	Car tales offer readers a ride into the past / Bowen, Jerry [662] [WAYITWAS-2006-662] Those of us who poke our respective noses into the dusty pages of the past often say that we can learn lessons from past mistakes and things that went right. Detailed record - Similar records
91.	How the Nut Tree grew to be a landmark / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [661] [WAYITWAS-2006-661] Last week at Solano County's exhibit at the State Fair, volunteers handed out nuts, candy, and paper fans announcing the opening of the new Nut Tree. Many visitors expressed their delight at the news that the Nut Tree was opening again, often followed by a precious memory of visits to the famous Nut Tree of old. Detailed record - Similar records
92.	Travelers bugged by strange bedfellows Lodgings harbored pesky critters and sleepless nights / Bowen, Jerry [660] [WAYITWAS-2006-660] I was watching the news today regarding the infestation of bedbugs and about fleas carrying West Nile virus. The media went on and on about people traveling all over the world and the result is that diseases and bugs of all kinds are being spread over areas once free from such things. Detailed record - Similar records
93.	Peaches occupy a sweet slice of history / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [659] [WAYITWAS-2006-659] Summer is slowly drawing to an end. I measure the season's progress by the fruit varieties. The last couple of weeks, my family enjoyed Suisun Valley Fay Elberta peaches for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; fresh, baked, poached and any other way possible. Detailed record - Similar records
94.	Rush family helped agriculture thrive in local area / Bowen, Jerry [657] [WAYITWAS-2006-657] I've often been asked why I think that knowing something about the past is important. Today, most of us don't even think about the fact that all the mistakes and the good decisions made by those who came before us have had a profound effect on our lives. Detailed record - Similar records
95.	1870s Vacaville courtship leads to marriage / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [656] [WAYITWAS-2006-656] This column will finish the story of TJ "Jeff" Mize and Mary Creighton and their courtship during the years 1874 and 1875. Detailed record - Similar records

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