The End of a Chapter
A Fond Farewell to the Family Post
By Cori Bruce, Executive Director,
Sierra Nevada Children's Services
Printed in the Family Post: Spring Issue 2008
The original vision for the Family Post
was simple. Give timeless and practical
advice in order to offer help, provide
guidance, and answer questions. Over
the years the Family Post has blossomed
beyond the original vision. The Family Post
created a bridge for families new to Nevada
and Sierra Counties to meet local families.
Past issues have been resource materials
to a number of agencies. It served as a
planning guide for weekend family fun and
as a current community connection.
So why are we feeling melancholy
over
a farewell to something so inanimate?
Well, because there
was plenty of flesh
and bone, brains and brawn, tears and heart
inside each issue. The Family Post is not
to be seen as a confederation of articles,
advertisements, and calendars of events
but, rather, it should be seen as readers,
neighbors, local businesses, parents, and
families. It spoke to families on a personal
level about temper tantrums, picky eaters,
and holiday depression. It connected
families with one another. It supplied craft
ideas for a rainy day, provided insight, and
it allowed you to receive expert advice in
those rare quiet moments without leaving
your living room.
Although we feel a bit nostalgic, we
also know the importance of taking a step
back to reflect, evaluate, and consider how
we can improve. The original vision did
not establish a way to hear directly from
the community, and that is an essential
piece. We want to hear from you. We want
to thank the faithful readers, writers, and
advertisers, and we want you to know that
this is hardly the end of an era. It’s just the
end to a chapter.
Learn what’s going on at
www.sncs.org
Contact SNCS
at
grassvalley@sncs.org or
530.272.8866 (Grass Valley),
530.587.5960 (Truckee) or
530.993.1288 (Loyalton)
Visit us in person at:
256 Buena Vista Street in Grass
Valley or 10075 Levone Avenue,
Suite 201 A in Truckee or 805
Beckwith in Loyalton.
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