Author Archives: June Morrall

1977, Orril Fluharty: Blueprint for Living

Orril Fluharty: Blueprint for Living was written by Mary Barbour Schumacher and originally appeared in the 1977 book, Transitions: Montara to Pescadero, an oral history, a project edited by Canada teacher Aida Hinajosa. Photo of Orril Fluharty by Mary Barbour … Continue reading

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Coburn Mystery: Chapter 48

In the lumber mill business, in the 19th century, fires were extremely common, in a single day wiping away buildings and trees and stacks of shingles and railroad ties. A typical example was the burning sawdust pile that destroyed Henry … Continue reading

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The Coburn House in the Village of Pescadero

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Beauty Heals

Hi June, I’ve attached a photo of one of those simple wonderful things our world offers that can serve as a balm when troubles beset us. Enjoy John. Email John Vonderlin ([email protected])

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Burney Says: “We Used a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and Lady Clariol Ultra Blue….”

June, Thanks for calling my attention to your video from the 1970s. We had just begun (in 1968) a long-term study of northern elephants in the area. One of the first studies was to determine the relationship between fighting and … Continue reading

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The Coburn Mystery: Chapter 47

Ah Gee was a Chinese servant employed by the Coburns, and other Asian men worked at the nearby lumber mills, in the Gazos, for example. On the South Coast they felt the sting of discrimination less than they did in … Continue reading

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1970s: A Visit to Ano Nuevo, Part II

In Part II, you’ll see the famous spray painted name, “Burney,” on one of the mammals we found on the beach at Ano Nuevo. This is pre-state reserve video. The actual video is longer than Parts I and II, so … Continue reading

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1970s: A Visit to Ano Nuevo, Part I

This is what we saw at Ano Nuevo in the 1970s.

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Chapter 46: The Coburn Mystery

By June Morrall The Coburns had spent two years back East and Loren’s success in San Francisco became well known to his less fortunate relatives. They thought he was rich and that maybe he would share his wealth with them. … Continue reading

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You’ve got to catch ephemeral art before it gets away

Story & photo by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) At the end of yesterday’s coastal adventure, first visiting the new Interpretive Center at Ano Nuevo, then using Mr. Mowry’s book to look for old lumber mill sites in the Gazos … Continue reading

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