FROM THE COX FAMILY: We wanted to let you know that last night at 5:20pm, Jerry passed away. He had told us earlier that he was ready. It seemed as if his body wouldn't let…
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My fellow eating and drinking buddy, Steve Sparks, has launched the new version of the very popular and useful Grange Newsletter, the Valley information sheet that stopped publication a few years ago.
First, I must point out that I was as bemused and disappointed as many of you apparently were when my column did not appear last week. Nothing was said to me. The AVA’s Powers-that-Be made…
LONG-TIME FIRE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEER and Boonville battalion chief Jim Minton has retired. Fortunately for us, he will continue to be involved in an advisory capacity and remain available for special projects. This modest man has been a stalwart volunteer for many years of selfless service to Valley residents via all-hours medical aids and fire responses. He has been a gift to us all. At a minimum Minton deserves a plaque on the Fire House wall.
NAVARRO again plugged at the mouth. Paul McCarthy of Elk and the indispensable MendocinoSportsPlus reports: “The USGS river gauge said (1:15 pm) the river level was 2.60’ - but Highway 128 will flood if it…
The best Valley-centric gatherings of the year, our two big local Crab Feeds start with the Senior Center Crab Feed this Saturday, January 20 at The Apple Hall in Boonville. All you can eat crab! Margaritas available too.
The Valley’s big Crab Feeds are coming up! First is the Senior Center Crab Feed on Saturday, January 20 at The Apple Hall in Boonville. All you can eat crab! Margaritas available. Tickets $40 pre-sale at the Senior Center, AV Market, and Lemons Market. The Gloria Ross Original Crab Feed is at the same place two weeks later: Saturday, February 3.