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Fire Stories
Posted by Maria Macduff, M.D.
Ours was a sweet, comfy home nest that for 21 years nurtured our family of four kids and lots of pets as well as visiting friends and family. ...
David, Gisèle and Willow Moseley
Posted by Anonymous
David Moseley lived at the bottom of Hyde Road with his wife and ten-year-old daughter. He was sitting on the porch the evening of the fire trying to get his cat to come out from the bushes. The cat, nervous about the wind, had been scared into hiding. David was playing his guitar and calling to the cat when he ...
Claire and Adam Gottstanker
Posted by Anonymous
Claire purchased her land on Mountain Drive in May of 1976 and poured the foundation in June of 1977. She has lived there all 32 years. "I'm not attached to the things I lost," she said, "I'm attached to the dirt." She plans rebuild as soon as she is able. Until that day, "I am community and contribution," she states, ...
Mike Kresky
Posted by Anonymous
The night before the fire Mike Kresky was driving home when he had a premonition. "Be careful," a voice inside said, "something is in the road." No sooner had he heard the warning when a black cat appeared and then disappeared, right under his tire. He panicked. "I killed a cat," he thought, "How do I right this? A cat ...
Jessica Bortman, Michael Andrews, Oliver Andrews
Posted by Anonymous
Jessica Bortman, a landscape architect, and Michael Andrews, director of Boxtales Theater Company, lived on Mountain Drive for nearly ten years. They had to leave their place a year ago and waited patiently for something to become available. Michael is a descendant of the legendary Hyde family, who purchased the Mountain Drive property, marking the beginning of an era. His ...
Jeff Neeley
Posted by Anonymous
JEFF NEELY UPDATE: We have found temporary shelter for Jeffy. Medicare has offered help buy Jeffy a new medical bed and breathing assistance device. The Cottage Hospital Foundation is helping Jeffy with a grant to help with relocation expenses, medicine, and clothes. The MDCA has received a number of donations to help Jeffy with his immediate needs. THANK YOU. Mark ...