“Awesome” is overused, and frequently misused in many cases. But it clearly applies Valley’s oldest resident, Freda Fox, who turns 100 on Monday, March 26. Freda was born in 1918 in Youngstown, Ohio. Following a widely-traveled life including a stint as a nurse in Europe for four years during WW2, she eventually settled in the Valley in 1964. Her fascinating story can be read in full at avalleylife.wordpress.com/category/list-of-interviews/freda-fox/. It’s a great read about a very special person. Happy Birthday, Freda!
Public Service Announcements.
#541. The HazMobile will visit the Fairgrounds this Saturday, March 24, 9am-1pm a rare opportunity to get rid of your household hazardous waste.
#542. The Vets from the Mendocino Animal Hospital visit the Valley next Thursday, March 29 at the AV Farm Supply from 2-4pm. Call ahead at 462-8833 for your pet’s charts.
#543. The always-fun General Knowledge and Trivia Quiz held at Lauren’s Restaurant continues on its winter/spring schedule of 7pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. So Quiz tomorrow, Thursday, March 22.
#544. There may no longer be a winter market but regular vendor Petit Teton Farm is open and selling meats, veggies, eggs, and canned goods on the farm. Visit them at 18601 Highway 128, mile marker 33.39, just 4 miles south of Boonville.
#545. The AV Museum is open from 1-4pm every Saturday and Sunday in The Little Red Schoolhouse next to the Elementary School on AV Way, a perfect activity on a weekend afternoon.
#546. The Unity Club’s AV Lending Library at The Fairgrounds is open Tuesdays 1.30-4.30pm and Saturdays 2-4pm.
#547. The Community Sing-a-long is the fourth Sunday of the month at Lauren’s at 4pm. So this weekend, March 25, and Lynn Archambault will play piano for the sing along.
The menu lunch & dinners next week at the Senior Center at the Veterans” Building in Boonville: $6 donation from seniors for both lunches and dinners and $7 for Non-seniors for lunch and $8 for dinner. Tomorrow, Thursday, March 22, the lunch, served by Marti Titus and her crew at Noon, will be Smothered Steak followed by Carmel Apple Cake. Next Tuesday, March 27, the evening meal served at 6pm, features Honey-Mustard Chicken with Chocolate Reveal Bars for dessert. Evening meals are followed by Bingo at 7pm. Includes vegetables, salad bar, and fruit, plus milk, coffee, tea, and lemonade.
For a rundown on “Evening Dining in the Valley” and much more pick up a free copy of the March AV Community Bulletin (AVCB) available locally.
Rumors continue to swirl about the new restaurant expecting to open by late May in Philo, at the old Libby’s place. We cannot reveal the plans quite yet. But the menu will be something the Valley has needed for some time.
Show love to your pets, they will be faithful and true to you to the last beat of their hearts. Keep your windows cracked if you leave them in your vehicle; think good thoughts; So, “Let us prey”. Humbly yours, Turkey Vulture. Contact me through the Letters Page or at turkeyvulture9@gmail.com. PS. On the sheep, Grace. Keep on humming, Hummingbird. Missing the Venerable Pheasant.
East Indian food?!?! Thai?!?!