#55 - January 25th, 2006

Firstly, I’d just like to say that, although I understand the reasoning behind it, I find it a terrible shame that the ‘Powers that Be’ here at the A.V.A. have deemed it necessary to reduce the size of their esteemed organ. Despite finding myself in disagreement with them on various issues, I have great respect and admiration for the efforts made by The Gang of Three in keeping this ‘Institution’ alive…Supreme Commander Severn, along with his loyal and able sidekick, Colonel Scaramella, and daughter, Saffron, do a fantastic job each week in producing this unique publication. I am personally grateful for being included in this venture and would like to think that most of our readers will remain loyal and continue to give their support despite the reduced format. In the meantime I should point out that, whilst I was The Pretender at the top right hand corner of Page 7, I will gladly accept being The Pretender wherever I find myself, just as long as I can Pretend somewhere…..
Moving on…Here is the latest on the downtown ‘change of scenery’ in Boonville…Following the news of the new bar, The Highpockety Ox, opening in a month or so at the former site of The Buckhorn Saloon, I can far from exclusively reveal that the new coffee shop in town will be The Mosswood Market, opening on Monday, February 13th. The name “combines a feel for the Valley with a sense of community”, says co-owner Sharon Hurley who, together with Debra Leighton, hopes to continue and expand on all the good work performed by their predecessor, Glad’s Café. The new establishment will be offering extended hours, opening from 7am until 5pm, and will be serving a range of coffees, baked goods, home made fresh breads, lunches, salads, Paninis (hot grilled sandwiches), and desserts. They will also have a beer and wine selection and a magazine and newspaper rack featuring an eclectic choice for a wide range of customers. They hope to have seating out front and perhaps, in the future, a little live music…I have one question – Will they be offering bagels and cream cheese? Mmmm, tasty, that would be an excellent idea - sometimes we Turkey Vultures get cravings for something other than squished squirrel, you know…
Next week in ‘Local Quickies’ – “Is yet another Boonville landmark business to change hands?”...At this point I couldn’t possibly comment but I’ll make sure you’re the first to know…And “What is happening at The Toll House on Highway 253?” My pre-eminent team of roving reporters is investigating and all will be revealed a.s.a.p……
Valley Folk I’d Prey with anytime - #4: Ken Allen…The owner of the Anderson Valley Brewery has received more than his fair share of abuse in the pages of this publication in the past but, in my dealings with him, both on a personal level and in business, I have always found him to be a ‘good man’. I am not alone. Many people think “Ken Allen is o.k.”, although that may be hard to discern if certain people, not a million miles away from here, are to be unreservedly believed. Sure, he can be opinionated, and has displayed what some would see as a ruthless side, but I see it as being business-like and professional. Yes, he may have also put his foot in his mouth after a few beers on occasion – who hasn’t?...
It’s only my opinion of course but I believe that he and his Brewery have brought many positives to the Valley, and not just in the form of the very generous annual donations he makes to a wide variety of Valley organizations and charities. On a personal level, I can vouch for the fact that he clearly loves the Valley and talking about it’s fascinating past and the uniqueness of life which exists in this part of the world…When he eventually backs off from the daily grind of Brewery ownership, many people, including myself and his many long-time employees, will no doubt agree that he should be able to reflect proudly on all that he has created here…Yes, I’d prey with him any time…(Now that must be worth a couple of beers, eh, Ken?)
Sign that the Apocalypse is upon Us - #63: Ken Allen gets a positive ‘review’ in the A.V.A……
Meanwhile, if a damn fine meal, a ‘good’ drink, and top notch company are your deal, then you should have joined me and five of the ‘usual suspects’ last Sunday when we headed to the coast for some brunch. Now I’m not a big fan of the Mendocino Hotel’s fine dining, preferring The Albion River Inn, the McCallum House, or Café Beaujolais, but for brunch they do a wonderful job. Eggs Benedict (with or without crab or spinach) served with home-style potatoes is the choice to make and, accompanied by mimosas (“champagne” and O.J.) at $1.50 each, you can’t go wrong. Topped off with a walk on the Headlands and followed by a couple of Bloody Mary’s at Dick’s Bar on the seafront before the pregnant designated driver decides to call it a day, this kind of treat is hard to beat…I just thought you should know…..
Back by popular demand – It’s the “Useful Word” of the Week…I believe it’s # 39 and we’re going with “badaud”, pronounced ba-dawd. It is a word for someone who spreads idle gossip as in, “Anderson Valley is a wonderful place to live but it does seem to have more than it’s fair share of badauds”…Who can they be referring to?...I think we should be told…..
Also making a return to this space for your edification, it’s…The Wine of the Week!… Now I love a Zinfandel and one of my favorites is made by local winery, Claudia Springs. But don’t just trust my opinion, although I have often suggested that you do. This view was given support recently when an out-of-town businessman, and wine connoisseur, joined a friend of mine, The Grey-Bearded Warbler, for dinner at the Boonville Hotel. He had flown into the Bay Area the previous day from Chicago where he had been wined and dined by business associates at a famous steak place in the Windy City. The steak back there was $50 and the wine just under $100. That evening at the Hotel, The Warbler informs me that the businessman couldn’t give enough praise for the delicious steak for $20-something and a wonderful bottle of Claudia Springs Zinfandel which, in his knowledgeable opinion, was far superior to the expensive bottle he had tasted the previous evening. Why am I not surprised?...A hearty Zinfandel from Claudia Springs paired with a succulent steak prepared in the kitchen at the Boonville Hotel – you had no chance, Chicago…..
And now, of course, alongside the Wine of the Week we must immediately turn to The Whine of the Week…Well, “I’ll be quick and keep it simple” (as the bishop said to the actress) – my whine has to be about the never-ending rainfall we are experiencing. Enough already!...To whoever is in charge of this stuff, “Please give us a break for a few days. The Nest is a mud-filled mess and all my carrion is in a soggy pile – certainly edible but not as enticing as usual”…..
That’s all for now, folks. It’s been fun and we’ll do it again next week. However, just before I go, may I point out that with the reduction in the size of the newspaper, the cost of this particular column has now risen to just over three cents. You may be wondering, “Is it worth it? Can I invest three cents into trusting what Turkey Vulture says?”. Well consider this - Agatha Christie wisely wrote, “Where large sums of money are concerned, it is advisable to trust nobody”…I rest my case…..
”Let us prey”, humbly and trustfully yours, Turkey Vulture…..

#54 - January 18th, 2006

Greetings one and all…For your reading enjoyment this week I have two more ‘colloquialisms’ from the Old World. Firstly, a noble and important citizen of the former Empire of Great Britain was a recent visitor to our Valley. It was Lord Ned of Warwickshire. He had an excellent time in Nor Cal and found everything here “very nice; very different”…However, after a minor incident with a particularly officious meter maid in Ess Eff (too predictable and boring to go into now), he informed me that in his part of the world they have a name for such people. You know the type – the employee who always toes the company line or refuses to waiver from his/her job description in any way whatsoever – even if such an action would be beneficial for all concerned. This kind of person is referred to as a “jobsworth”, as in, “I’m sorry I can’t do that; it would be more than my job’s worth”…I assume everyone of you knows a jobsworth – I know far too many, I’m sorry to say…Thanks for the useful term, your Lordship, it will get plenty of use I’m sure…..
…And secondly, I am delighted to have dug up an old favorite of mine from that tome of Irish wisdom, “Cusackisms”, originally published by ‘Somethin’ like an Egg’ Publications back in 1980. This collection of humorous, useful, and offbeat phrases was compiled by Mr. Michael Cusack Sr. of County Mayo in the west of Ireland. I have mentioned the book before in this space and today I can offer the splendid, “high shteppin’” for your edification. This phrase is to be used when pointing out someone who has clearly had too much to drink. It is derived, ingeniously, from the exaggerated high steps taken by a person desperately trying not to trip over any obstacles, such as outstretched legs in a bar or the sidewalks outside, as they try to cover up the fact that they are very, very drunk…e.g. “Oh, Jesus, Murphy, you’re high shteppin’ tonight, aren’t ya?”…..
Talking of abuse of the mind and body brings me to the lifestyle of our Narcotics Correspondent, Charlie Cuckoo, who has been up for seventy-two hours straight in his attempt to get his report to my office, via The Onion on-line magazine, before the A.V.A. deadline...Here is what he has come up with…˜The South American nation of Bolivia was inducted into the Development Organization of Powder-Exporting Countries Monday. "As the world's third-largest producer of coca, we are pleased to join Colombia, Peru, Mexico, and other proud nations in economic partnership," said Sonia Atala, Bolivia's minister of opiates. "Only by working together can we assure ourselves of continued expansion into foreign markets." The move was opposed by the U.S., DOPEC's largest customer, on the grounds that further price increases and supply restriction would create long lines at dealerships.”…Good work, Charlie, but is that all you came up with in seventy-two hours? Some would say this is simply the drug-addled reporting of one my overpaid and under-worked minions. I think they may have something there…..
Now it’s time for some ‘Local Quickies’…Last week I pointed out a number of ‘inefficiencies’ I had recently observed on the part of local government in these parts – dump fees; transit timetables; phone recordings announcing road closure not working. However, I always try to be fair, if sometimes a little cruel, so this week I should definitely bring your attention to the sterling work performed by the road workers who cleared the fallen tree blocking Gschwend Road near the DeepEnd during the storm on the Friday before last. Hayes and Linda Brennan reported the problem and within two hours the road was re-opened. Amazing for such a relatively little used road…Good job, guys!.....
Next up – People I’d enjoy Preying with - #3: Local Voice of Reason, Ross Murray. He does a superb job with his social/political commentaries on the Valley’s public radio station. Tune in to KZYX at 90.7 fm on Wednesday evenings around 6.25pm– you will not be disappointed. Keep it up, Ross!.....
Now it’s on to fellow A.V.A. contributor, Bruce Patterson. Previously I have mentioned the fact that his excellent book, “Walking Tractor and other tales of Old Anderson Valley” was not available in many locations. Well, lo and behold, it’s now available at The A.V. Brewery Tasting Room…Good work, BrucePat – today the Valley, tomorrow the World!.....
It gives me great pleasure - but more of that next week, perhaps…Meanwhile, I am particularly happy to see that the latest publication of the Anderson Valley Phone Directory has finally been published. Not before time – the last one was for 2000! Many thanks to the contributors, particularly The A.V. High School Advanced Computer Class, for their efforts in putting together this very useful booklet. The Directory is available at Lemons’ Market in Philo (and numerous other places I’m sure) but it will cost you $10.99 – not the $8.75 originally advertised in their window on a poster, which was hastily removed when I pointed out this misleading information…..
Talking of posters in Lemons’ window, I was certainly impressed by the eye-catching notice announcing the Saturday night event at Lauren’s featuring the surfin’ sounds of The Mermen. I was unable to attend but people have told me that the band always puts on a great show - I’m sure everyone had a wonderful time. Oh, and before I forget, “Well done” to Lauren’s for once again bringing a positive scene to the Valley…..
And finally in the ‘Local Quickie’ section for this week – The Buzz…. Everywhere I go The Buzz is all about the re-opening of the bar formerly known as The Buckhorn Saloon. Jason and Anna Schrider-Kamitses are in the process of hiring top people; making numerous interior improvements; creating a new menu with the emphasis on quality American comfort food over a wide range of prices; selecting a comprehensive beer list which will include six brews from the A.V. Brewery; and firming up ideas which will ensure that as many of the various people in the Valley as possible have a comfortable place to enjoy with friends…Tourists will obviously be welcomed too but the locals’ attendance is viewed as an important contribution for the success of the new venture…..
And the all-important name of the new bar?...I can now reveal, almost exclusively, that it shall henceforth be known as…..”The Highpockety Ox”…A fine name, I have to say, with it’s excellent pairing of local dialect (“Highpockety” is Boontling for classy, refined, fancy) combined with the name of an animal which has been a definitive way of naming drinking establishments for centuries…”See you at The Ox” sounds like sweet music to my ears anyway…..
Next week in ‘Local Quickies’, I shall endeavor to give you the lowdown on another new establishment. This one is also in downtown Boonville and will be opening where Glad’s Café was situated …Furthermore, a little bird with big ears has informed me about another major landmark business in the downtown area is also possibly changing hands…As regular readers may expect - I couldn’t possibly comment…..
”Aaaah, new businesses, innovative ideas, fresh stimulations… what is our world coming to?”, I hear certain people despairingly cry when hearing about these changes. Well, let me ease their concerns by pointing out that we have been dealing competently with such things for some time now – probably since we evolved! (if you believe in such things)…We’ll be o.k. - trust me on this; you’ll thank me later…..
Enough!...I have people to do and things to see…But before I take my leave we have something important to perform…”Let us prey”…Humbly yours, Turkey Vulture.....

#53 - January 11th, 2006

You may be unaware of this but I’m sure you’ll be fascinated to discover that we Turkey Vultures get very excited when the magical words, “the hare is on the move” are passed along to us via our complicated communication network. Shortly thereafter, we will gather to see rabbits/hares running scared along the Valley’s back roads, invariably closely followed by a vehicle of some kind. For reasons known only unto themselves the hares seem to have some difficulty in taking the plunge and leaving the road for the safety of the brush at the side of the road and the fields beyond. As a result the inevitable often occurs with one positive result –a very tasty meal for us…Well, it would appear that we are not the only ones who get excited when this phrase is used to signify impending high drama. A distinguished gentleman, Alan Brummie, who was recently visiting the Valley from England and who is a retired fireman (firefighter to us), informed me that, where he is from, as the fire-fighting trucks begin their journey to the location of an emergency, the words “the hare is on the move” are sent out over the airwaves…The tension and excitement grow; the adrenalin flows. There is a job to do…I like that. Firefighters and Turkey Vultures – “they’re good people”, I have to say…..
Cockamamie County #126: I know from personal experience that trying to get to Santa Rosa is not easy for the average Turkey Vulture with transport problems. This situation is not helped by the local bus service, going by the grandiose name of the Mendocino Transit Authority (M.T.A.), that has managed to devise a schedule which, every weekday, gets its passengers from Gualala and all the ‘hotspots’, including Philo and Boonville, to Ukiah by 10.30am. This is wonderful for those wishing to go no further but it is unfortunately ten minutes too late to make the connection with the Santa Rosa bus. Are they trying to keep us within the County boundary for some devious reason or is this just bad planning? I managed to speak with veteran M.T.A. bus driver, Vernon McNamee, as he made his stop at The Redwood Drive-In in Boonville where I was enjoying a little chat with Ducklips at the counter. He said he’d look into this peculiar set of circumstances but I have to say I’m not holding my breath for any changes. “Thanks anyway, Vern – hope you enjoyed that cheese Danish you bought from Ducklips – you didn’t eat and drive did you?”…..
Cockamamie County #127: Ron the Dump guy was very kind, not to mention efficient, to hand me the latest public notice of the fees and hours of operation for solid waste disposal at The County Dump just outside Boonville. Shortly afterwards, I stopped at the Philo Post Office and, as I waited in the short line, I checked out the new Dump prices on the sheet I’d been given. Did you know that it is now $3 for a 33-gallon container (an increase of 25c) but if you have an extra container you get a break on the price at $5.75 for the two? Good deal, eh? However, don’t think about bringing a third can. For some unknown reason the price rate goes in the opposite direction and this will cost you $9.25 for the three. If you’ve nothing else to do you can talk to the ‘genius’ behind this gobbledygook by calling 707-463-4078…F.Y.I., the hours of operation at The Dump are 9am – 4pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday…and don’t forget to say “hi” to Ron – it’s not his fault…
And, while I’m on a roll, here is #128: As a result of all the rain last week there were many road closures and, as I had mentioned in this column just prior to the storms, to find out where these were situated you could call 1-800-GAS-ROAD (427-7623). With conditions worsening, at 7pm last Monday evening I phoned this number before setting out from The Nest for a couple of “conversationals” at The Brewery Tasting Room. I’m sure everyone was doing their best at the organizations concerned but hearing ”Due to technical difficulties we are unable to play a report of road conditions at this time” was not at all helpful…..
Talking of difficulties, I am very sad, from both a personal and community standpoint, to report that this year’s Crab Feed, held every year at The Apple Hall in Boonville, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. I’m not sure how I will cope…This excellent event raised money for the local Catholic Church and featured all-you-can-eat crab, a delicious Caesar’s salad, and fresh, crispy bread, served with some of the finest local wine. I spoke to Gloria Ross, who is at the forefront of the “Feed’s” organizing committee, and she informs me that due to many issues (poor crab season, absence of key organizing personnel, a new Church Committee currently being formed) this very popular event has been called off. She feels bad - a number of people had already inquired about tickets for the always sold out event. It really is a shame as the gathering was perhaps the best of its kind in the Valley with a greater cross-section of our community in attendance than at any other function. Gloria assures me that they will be back in 2007 and in the meantime they hope to have an “Italian Feast” instead, sometime in the late Spring…Sorry for being the bearer of such bad news…..
With all this negative stuff in this week’s column, you must be quite depressed by now. Don’t worry, make a visit to the Philo Post and be cheered up by Joe and Sheila behind the counter – two of the finest Post Office employees I have ever known….And, if the lovely Ann Carr is also working, then you really are in for a treat. “Going postal” is a good thing in these parts!.....
A couple of weeks ago in the Valley People section of the paper I read with interest about the upcoming new business venture of Debbie Young. She plans to give horse rides along the trails up in the hills and woods at the end of Gschwend Road and along the ridges above the DeepEnd. Debbie is a good young woman with a great love of and respect for horses - and she knows those trails as well as anyone. I wish her well and echo the sentiments of last week’s article which pointed out that there are indeed “some very interesting sights” to be seen in that particular region of the Valley. I couldn’t possibly comment any further…..
As long as we’re back in a good mood, I may as well throw a cat among the pigeons and report on an unsavory incident I was privy to last weekend on a visit to the increasingly confrontational and ‘edgy’ city of Ess Eff…I overheard the following conversation as I flew along Polk Street…A priest and a rabbi were walking down the street when a teenage boy passed in front of them…I distinctly heard the priest say, “I’d like to screw that boy!”…To which the rabbi immediately replied, “Out of what?”……….I just thought you should know …God bless the Catholics and Jews…and everyone else for that matter…Oh, come on now, get over yourselves – that’s just a little piece of irreverent, politically incorrect, religious, socio-political, adult humor, with the merest hint of truth…Smile, walk away, and may your god go with you…..
Well I think that’s quite enough for this week. What with the emphasis on County Government inefficiencies; news of cancelled crab feeds; and tasteless, politically incorrect ‘humor’, I have probably “rattled enough cages” for now… I’ll get my coat, shall I?... I’ll fly quietly out the back way and head for The Nest …But first, “let us prey”…humbly yours, Turkey Vulture…..
p.s. The hare is on the move…..
p.p.s. “County Road workers clear the way!” – Full story next week…..

#52 - January 4th, 2006

Welcome to the first ‘Bird’s Eye View’ of 2006…How was your New Year’s?...More exciting than mine I would hope. For the one or two of you who may care to know, I stayed in here at The Nest, alone, and nibbled on some lightly squashed squirrel, sipped a little wine, watched my favorite movie, Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’, and stayed out of harm’s way. By midnight I was eating dead rabbits in my sleep…I was content and felt there was no need for me to mingle with the masses on this particular night…
Nevertheless, I’ve heard from my intrepid team of roving reporters who were ‘on the job’ that night, that many others had a marvelous time at the various ‘do’s’ around the Valley. There was an impromptu gathering at the A.V. Brewery Tasting Room, hosted by the one and only Todd Capuzelo, with party favors for everyone and a top class balloon drop; a Rolling Stones Night at Laurens which was a great success by all accounts; and, of course, at The Boonville Lodge everyone in attendance brought in the New Year with a tipple or two (?)…and perhaps even an occasional Train Wreck (whisky and tequila for heaven’s sake!)…Yes, it would appear that anyone out and about on the town in Boonville had a very festive time to welcome in 2006…”Yer gotta like that”…..
First ‘Wise-ass’ comment of 2006 is this little gem offered by an elderly gentleman in Lemons Market in Philo the other day…”I suppose it’s not a bad thing that this country is at war so often – it’s the only way most of us learn any geography”. Cruel but fair, I’d say…..
From his hideout in Washington State, The Balding Eagle, our Environment Correspondent, files this report via The Onion magazine. It is entitled ‘Raped Environment was asking for it’…
‘In their opening statement before jurors Monday, defense attorneys representing Pacific North Construction & Lumber Corp. argued that their client was not at fault for the July 1997 rape of 30,000 acres of virgin forest, claiming that the forest led the development company on with "an eager and blatant display of its rich, fertile bounty."
"While, obviously, it is extremely unfortunate that this forest was raped, it should have known better than to show off its lush greenery and tall, strong trees in the presence of my client if it didn't want anything to happen," said lead defense attorney Dennis Schickle, speaking before a courtroom packed with members of the media. "It's only natural for any red-blooded American developer to get ideas in its head when it's presented with that kind of untouched beauty."
"The bottom line is," Schickle continued, "if you're going to tease and encourage like that, openly flaunting your abundant natural resources, don't be surprised by the consequences."
"The Pacific North Construction & Lumber Corp. had every reason to believe that that forest wanted it bad," said logger Victor Duffy of Chelan, WA. "Just look at where it was at the time of the incident: It was in a secluded, far-off place, nearly 25 miles from the nearest road. What were those trees doing in that kind of remote spot if they weren't looking for trouble?"
Those siding with the timber company also cite the forest's history, claiming that it has a reputation for being easily exploited.
"Believe me, this is no virgin forest," said Frank Abbate, owner of the Bellingham-based G&H Consolidated Timber. "It may try to pass itself off as pristine and untouched, but I know for a fact that it has a long history of allowing itself to be used by developers."
Russell Belanger, president of the National Timber And Logging Association, agreed. "This forest made it seem like it wanted it, then cried environmental rape when it got it," he said. "At some point, we've got to start asking ourselves who the real victim is in these cases: our nation's promiscuous, manipulative forests, or the good, decent developers out there who are just trying to make an honest living razing the land."…’
Talking of life in the country, I thoroughly recommend A.V.A. contributor Bruce Patterson's book, 'Walking Tractor and Other Tales of Old Anderson Valley'. He's a top-notch writer, unlike some of the pretenders who hang around the top right hand corner of page 7, and he has done a wonderful job with this new work. However, I cannot understand why it's not available at more outlets in the Valley. Come on Bruce, don't be bashful, put it out there 'cos the world needs to know.....
Talking of life in the country, I thoroughly recommend A.V.A. contributor Bruce Patterson's book, 'Walking Tractor and Other Tales of Old Anderson Valley'. He's a top-notch writer, unlike some of the pretenders who hang around the top right hand corner of page 7, and he has done a wonderful job with this new work. However, I cannot understand why it's not available at more outlets in the Valley. Come on Bruce, don't be bashful, put it out there 'cos the world needs to know.....
What about the weather?!?!...With such extremes of wind and rain I know it’s just about the only thing we have all been talking about in and around the Valley this past week. I’m sure many of you are tired of this topic but I still have more one more tidbit to share…I couldn’t believe my eyes on Friday night when a rain-drenched young woman in a skimpy dress walked into the Brewery Tasting Room and…(continued on page 74)…..
Libby’s Mexican Restaurant in Philo is closed; the Boonville Hotel has shut its kitchen temporarily; The Redwood Drive-In is on holiday hours; Lumberjack’s Pizza are on their regular hours which is like holiday hours for the rest of us (good pizza though); and Moya’s Taco stand shockingly closed at 8pm the other night (instead of the normal 10pm). A Turkey Vulture who needs a little more than soggy carrion could go very hungry in these parts at this time of year…It should go without saying that I’m open to any offers to come round for dinner – I am house-trained, you know …..Meanwhile, as Public Service Announcement #42 (printed below for you to cut out and put on the refrigerator door), I offer you the full breakdown of our local eateries’ opening hours for the next month or so…
That’s enough for this week. My brain hurts. May you stay out of the ditches and try to think good thoughts as you negotiate the first few days of the New Year…But first, “Let us prey”, Humbly yours, Turkey Vulture…..
Navarro Store : 7am – 7pm every day.
Floodgate Store : 7am – 5pm Mon-Fri (3pm Tues)…8am – 5pm weekends.
Libby’s Mexican Restaurant : Closed until sometime in February.
Lemons Market : 8am – 7pm Mon-Sat…9am – 6pm Sunday.
Redwood Drive-In : 6am – 3pm Wed-Sun…Closed Mon & Tues. (Gas open 6am – 8pm)
Boontberry Store : 10am – 6pm Mon-Sat.
Lola’s Mexican Restaurant : Re-Opens Friday, Jan 6th…Hours to be announced.
Boonville General Store : 9am – 3pm Thurs-Mon…Closed Tues & Wed.
Boonville Hotel : Kitchen closed - re-opens in Feb… Bar menu 4pm - ? on Fri & Sat
Maggie Mae’s : Opening for coffee at 7.30am until new coffee shop opens*.
Glad’s : Closed. *New place opening in Feb…
The Bar formerly known as The Buckhorn Saloon : To be announced.
Pic ‘n’ Pay : 6am – 11pm Sun-Thurs…6am – Midnight Fri & Sat.
Lumberjack : 4pm – 7pm Sun, Mon, Thur…4pm – 8pm Fri & Sat…Closed Tues & Wed.
Lauren’s Restaurant : 5pm – 9pm Tues-Sat…Closed Sun & Mon.
A.V Market : 7am – 8pm Mon-Fri…8am – 8pm Sat & Sun.
A.V. Brewery Tasting Room : 11am – 6pm Sat-Thurs…11am – 9pm Fri…Closed Tues.