The Kick Off
Celebration for the new KOCT series The Adobes & Ranchos of North County was a big
success. Over 50 people attended-- some from as far away as Orange County and Temecula. Also in
attendance were many of the
'stars' who were interviewed in these historical documentaries.
KOCT
wants to thank the Oceanside Library and staff (Sheri Noel and Brad Penner) for the great accommodations, Christine
Loyola of Petite Madeline Bakery
for some AMAZING cookies and Kristi Hawthorne who shared her love of history with the audience.
Kristi
Hawthorne, President of the Oceanside Historical Society
Audience at The Adobes & Ranchos of North County Premiere
Attendees
saw a highlight reel of the new 6-part
historical series
Left to Right -Tom
Reeser, Executive Producer "Adobes", Lola Sherman,Scriptwriter
and
Co-Producer, Janene Possell Sheperd-Friend of KOCT
Miguel
Blanco received a special award for his editing skills in the making
of "Adobes"
"A
Really Big Rancho - The Story of the Kelly Family" featured interviews
with Susan Kelly and Marvin Sippel
KOCT
has received a number of phone calls asking how to see this new
series:
It
will air every week at 7:00PM on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays on
KOCT channel 19, Cox Cable in Oceanside,
county wide on AT&T's U-Verse (ch
99 and then surf to KOCT-ch 19). You can also watch it as video on
demand via KOCT.ORG each week we'll release the
latest episode—this week we are
featuring: “The
Story of the Marron Family".
Here
is the schedule for release of the 6 program series:
Week of
2/24 -
The Story of the Marron Family
3/03 -
A Really Big Rancho - The Story of the Kelly Family
3/10 -
The Story of Rancho Buena Vista Adobe
3/17 -
The Story of Rancho Guajome Adobe
3/24 -
The Story of Las Flores Adobe and the Santa Margarita Rancho
3/31 -
The Story of Laura Marron Steiger & the John Steiger Family
You
can also purchase a DVD. Each DVD has three (3) 30-minute
programs: $25.00 for one or $45.00 for two (6
programs total). We will also be
sending free copies to the Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad libraries and we will let you know when they are
available for check out.
One
final note: Even though this new series is available in high-definition there is even a higher resolution
version you should check
out: Go visit these historical sites with your family and
friends. There's nothing like exploring the past
in person and you could visit at
least five of our local Adobes in one day! And if you watch
one of KOCT's programs first you'll be able to
impress your visitors with your
vast knowledge of North County history.