CATHY COTTRILL

Correspondent - The Banner

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I came to The Banner in 1981 straight out of journalism school and promptly fell in love with the plucky little paper that came out handwritten and undaunted after Hurricane Donna destroyed its production facilities in September 1960.

Kudos to Bob and Janet Parrett for setting a standard we strive to uphold to this day.

I'm an avid reader who enjoys local history, a close-knit staff, and the joy of a story well-told.

A longtime vegetarian, I'm married to Butch, a charter boat captain who guides from a small marina on Captiva Island. The Cottrill family includes three Maine coon cats, two domestic shorthairs, a pair of rescued golden retrievers and a gray mare named Stella who competes with me on the national level in dressage.

Recent stories:

• The Pet Corner: July 29, 2006
  July 29, 2006
• Thirty Years Ago This Week: FNB grew with Bonita
  July 26, 2006
• Fish Tales: Water quality, rain keep many from enjoying fishing outings
  July 26, 2006
• The Pet Corner: July 22, 2006
  July 22, 2006
• Thirty Years Ago This Week: Bonitans pressed for state buy of beachfront
  July 19, 2006
• Fish Tales: Despite red tide, other obstacles, fishermen enjoy some success
  July 19, 2006
• The Pet Corner: April 15, 2006
  July 15, 2006
• Fish Tales: Area anglers dodge weather
  July 12, 2006
• Thirty Years Ago This Week: Locals supported state buy of Barefoot Beach
  July 12, 2006
• The Pet Corner: July 8, 2006
  July 8, 2006
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