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"Lest We Forget" -- Mel Russell on Yolo County's project remembering World War One a hundred years later

Today on “That’s Life!” we meet Mel Russell, a retired Yolo County archivist, who is organizing the project “Lest We Forget,” which is a four part, two year commitment to discuss, explore, preserve and remember WWI. The date of the episode has meaning—it is the 100th year anniversary of WWI’s start date. Mel’s work ebbs from the local aspects of WWI to considering battle plans and America’s entrance into the war. Starting with Esparto, Lois and Mel discuss 6 boys, the term Mel uses to describe soldiers from WWI. All the information currently on the 6 soldiers from Esparto is their names. Mel hopes that by going to the community she will find more information—perhaps a photo or an old postcard.

Live DiRT – Amilia K. Spicer in the KDRT Studio

Bill Wagman hosts Austin singer/songwriter Amilia K. Spicer in the KDRT studio. Spicer has been described as “a formidable singer, songwriter, and pianist with a voice that ranges from soaring to smoky…possessing a keen observational lyricism and an innate talent for accessible melodies.” She was accompanied by guitarist by Steve Postell.

 

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