By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian In September of 1962, John Dexter had just completed a two-month restoration of a historic logging wagon and he donated it to the Twin Peaks community, where he had deep family roots. It was at the urging of the Worthwhile Club...
It’s that time of the year, that dreaded time of the year again, when the tax man comes knock, knock, knocking at your door. Let me tell you how it will be, here’s one for you, nineteen for me, cause I’m the Taxman, yeah, I’m the Taxman. (The Beatles, 1966) It’s a...
A revocable living trust is one of the most effective estate planning tools in California. It allows your assets to avoid probate, provides for smooth management during incapacity and ensures an efficient distribution after death. However, having a trust alone does...
Teaching good money habits starts early and grows through every stage of life. With very young children, begin simply. Three jars labeled “Spend,” “Save” and “Share” can help them understand what money is and learn that saving for something special takes patience....
For me, helping a veteran buy a home has never just been another transaction. It’s personal. My brother is a United States Marine, who served multiple deployments in combat conditions beginning with 9/11. My Dad served in the Army in the late 1960s to the mid-70s. One...
By Rhea-Frances Tetley Historian The 1987 calendar from the Crest Forest Historical Society is identical in dates to this year’s 2026 calendar, so it’s perfect to use this year. These articles were inspired because the society is celebrating its 40th...
