I hope you are each doing well; we definitely have had some crazy weather!
Speaking of the weather, Chief Benedix must have taught his grandsons, Cody Fleischer and Bryan Martin, to be really strong men, intelligent men, to be compassionate men … and to be men who are always willing to help those in need. Cody, Bryan and good friend Matt Wylie, who shares those same values, were called upon to do exactly that; help those in need. Mariposa County Public Works Director Shannon Hansen contracted a dozer to plow from Bower to Big Grizzly to reach three households which had been stuck for almost two weeks. It would be roughly 15 miles one way and be over 5,000 feet in elevation! According to Mariposa County District 2 Supervisor Shannon Poe, Cody – who had already dozed Upper Dogtown from Bondurant to Old Greeley Hill Road (on his own dime ) – was prepared. After dozing, he took his 1962 Land Cruiser, chained it up and reached the folks up there with a special delivery. They were followed by a Public Works truck up the mountain.
To say the Chief was proud is probably an understatement. Cody, his brother Bryan and friend Matt worked tirelessly to make sure they reached the folks that were snowed in; I am pretty sure Chief Benedix was riding shotgun and was right there with them. Chief Benedix had many, many of his own adventures in that beloved Land Cruiser. He’s smiling down from Heaven for sure.
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Our neighbors in Knights Ferry have invited everyone to come up for “Civil War Days.” It’s very exciting to see this very special reenactment event return to the Ferry. Such a fun and historical time to see the hills come alive with the sounds of musket fire, cannons … to see the soldiers … the entire scene … it is absolutely amazing! Along with Civil War Days, there will be a delicious spaghetti dinner available for your eating pleasure. Civil War Days will be held on March 25 and March 26; battles will be Saturday at 1pm and 4pm and again on Sunday at 11am and 2 pm.
Civil War Days encampments are in the Knights Ferry Recreation Area with the battles up on the hill near the beautiful old Covered Bridge.
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Our Valley Home Missionary Baptist Church invites everyone to come for a very special Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday April 9 at 7:30am. Everyone is welcome, coffee and donuts will be served after the Sunrise Service. Regular Sunday Church Service will follow, for those who would like to stay and attend, you are most welcome. For more information, please call Pastor Tim Hoover at 209-484-3017. The church is located at 13331 Valley Home Road. Remember, all are welcome!
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This week we send “Happy Birthday” wishes to a very hardworking and a great family man, Mr. Jay Koppinger. Jay, we hope you had a fantastic birthday!
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Jessica Caudle reminds everyone that if you would like to sponsor a buckle for the 2023 Nor Cal Junior Rodeo Association PeeWees, you may call her at 925-998-7850, make sure you call by the March 15 deadline.
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An important note, our Valley Home MAC (Municipal Advisory Council) will meet on April 12 at 6:30pm in the Bonnie Gellerman Multi-Purpose Room at our Valley Home School. I know there are concerns out there; please PM Nancy Osmundson to be placed on the agenda or call me and we will make sure you are placed on the agenda and are heard in the public comment period. Invite all interested parties to attend this important meeting.
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Please remember to get your Community Park spaghetti dinners orders in by this Friday. This is such an important fundraiser for our Valley Home Park. Your support is very greatly appreciated. Drive thru dinner is $15; pick up from 2:45 pm until 6pm; dinner will be held across the street from the park at the school. For more information or to order dinners please call me, Winnie, at 209-985-5233 before this Friday. We need all orders turned in by this Friday, March 17 so we can purchase correct amount of supplies. Thank you very much.
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Until next time, “Happy Trails to All!”
