Showing posts with label Steve Lech. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Steve Lech. Show all posts
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Breaking News - Come see me!
The Jurupa Valley Chamber of Commerce is putting on a Harvest Festival at the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center October 22nd, 9 - 3. Firemen will be cooking, pancakes in the morning and hot dogs, hamburgers, and the like for lunch. Who doesn't like firemen cooking????? But, for all of you history buffs out there, I just wanted you to know that the plan is for me and fellow local history writer Steve Lech to be at a booth were we will sell and sign our books and chat with anyone who comes by, and we will each give a 30 minute or so history talk, free for the taking. Steve will be talking about his new book and I will be talking about something to to do with Jurupa history, I just haven't quite decided what yet. More details will be coming. Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
New Book by Steve Lech
I told you a few weeks ago that local history writer and researcher Steve Lech has a new book out which details the history of each park in the Riverside County park system. Four of the parks in his book are in our fair city and I thought I would give you a little taste of what is in Steve's book. The following excerpt concerns the property that now is home to the Louis Robidoux Nature Center:
Charles and Alice Judson had purchased the property in the late 1920s hoping to start a pecan nursery. However, in the early years of the Great Depression, few if any people purchased the trees, so Judson planted them and made a grove of about 40 acres.
Alice Judson particularly enjoyed the tranquility of the area and of their pecan grove. She spent much time there enjoying the views and aquainting herself with the property. Almost every evening at sundown she took a walk through the more easterly grove and enjoyed not only the scenery but also the wildlife living there. When she died in April 1971, her ashes were scattered in that eastern grove, near the house, so that she would be there forever.
Charles and Alice Judson had purchased the property in the late 1920s hoping to start a pecan nursery. However, in the early years of the Great Depression, few if any people purchased the trees, so Judson planted them and made a grove of about 40 acres.
Alice Judson particularly enjoyed the tranquility of the area and of their pecan grove. She spent much time there enjoying the views and aquainting herself with the property. Almost every evening at sundown she took a walk through the more easterly grove and enjoyed not only the scenery but also the wildlife living there. When she died in April 1971, her ashes were scattered in that eastern grove, near the house, so that she would be there forever.
Friday, July 22, 2011
New Book on County Parks
Local historian and author Steve Lech has come out with his latest book. Its title is “More Than a Place to Pitch a Tent: The Stories Behind Riverside County’s Regional Parks.” Steve works for Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District and though that connection he became interested in the stories behind the thirteen parks, six interpretive centers, and the park district headquarters.
After several years of research his new book is ready for reading! It is 150 pages and includes both historic and contemporary photos. It is a hardback book and will retail for $28.
This book includes the stories behind the Louis Robidoux Nature Center, Rancho Jurupa Park, and Jensen-Alvarado Historic Ranch and Museum. Here is hoping that one of our local libraries will arrange a book signing for Steve in our local area.
If you are interested in purchasing a book directly from Steve (for less than the retail price) or having him come to talk to your group or do a book signing, you can reach him at rivcokid@gmail.com or at (951)990-0269.
After several years of research his new book is ready for reading! It is 150 pages and includes both historic and contemporary photos. It is a hardback book and will retail for $28.
This book includes the stories behind the Louis Robidoux Nature Center, Rancho Jurupa Park, and Jensen-Alvarado Historic Ranch and Museum. Here is hoping that one of our local libraries will arrange a book signing for Steve in our local area.
If you are interested in purchasing a book directly from Steve (for less than the retail price) or having him come to talk to your group or do a book signing, you can reach him at rivcokid@gmail.com or at (951)990-0269.
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