# 202 - March 31st, 2010

Greetings one and all - if you are sitting comfortably then I shall begin... Happy Easter, Christians! I was once reliably informed by a man who lived next door to a woman who had a cousin who had once visited the Vatican and saw the Pope give a speech that this is the most important time of the year for their ilk. If that’s the case, and who the hell am I to argue with His Eminence, His Holiness, then for the Christians out there, I can only add the old classic, ‘Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do; but if you do send me some pictures!’ And to the non-Christians amongst you, and I believe there are followers of Islam, Hinduism, Chinese Traditionalism, Buddhism, African Traditionalism, Sikhism, Judaism, Scientology, etc, lurking everywhere, even here in A.V., I have nothing more profound to say than ‘Have a nice weekend, dudes.’
Onward... With religious salutations leading off this week, I have a few related comments for your Quote(s) of the Week... From the Anglo-Irish statesman and philosopher, Edmund Burke I offer, “Nothing is so fatal to religion as indifference”... And here is a gem from French author, Delphine de Girardin, who said just what many of us surely think, “The best religion is the most tolerant one”... And finally, and for me the most profound and positive, here are the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist and philosopher of the 1800’s, “God enters by a private door into every individual”...
Talking of positive thoughts, I went into Philo and Boonville one day last week to get mail, pick up salt blocks for the sheep, and buy fresh organic eggs from the high school. An hour or so job at the most one would think, right? Not so - as I zoomed back to the Nest I realized that I’d been thoroughly entertained / informed / stimulated for nearly four hours by the various conversations I had throughout the Valley - something that living in such a small and friendly community allows many of us to do, I’m sure. So for making it such a ‘Glad I Live Here’ day, thanks go out to the Gowan’s (Dave, Nancy, and Mark) at the Farm Supply; Sheila H at the Post Office in Philo; secretary Nicole Mc, teacher Mitch M, and bus driver ‘Shorty’ Adams at the elementary school; the fascinating sheep in the field alongside the Big Barn just north of Boonville; Wanda J, Beth S, Jan P, Stephanie G, Terry R, and Jim T all at the high school; Candidate for Supervisor Wendy Roberts sitting outside Zub Zub Ice Cream; and finally ‘All that Good Stuff’ owner Leslie H and customer Benna K. Let’s do it again next week – why wouldn’t we?!
Public Service Announcements... #137 – This Saturday, April 3rd, sees the Bake Sale taking place on the porch at Lemons Market in Philo. It starts at 10am and will feature Huckleberry pies, Apple pies, Zuke Bread, Brownies, and Cookies. And the best news of all is that the proceeds go towards the K-9 Deputy Dog Benefit to get a four-legged fellow officer to accompany Deputy Walker as he protects and serves us... #138 – A very worthwhile and enjoyable event is taking place this coming Sunday (April 4th) at The Fairgrounds in Boonville. Yes, it’s The Lions Club Pancake Breakfast from 8am to 11.30am to benefit the A.V. Teen Center. With Judy Long and her crew in the kitchen you know the food will be excellent and with the Annual Easter Egg Hunt (for pre-school thru 4th grade) to follow at the Fairgrounds Lawn at 1pm sharp, what more can you and the kids possibly want? (By the way, bring your own basket)... #139 – The A.V. Food and Craft Mart, along with the Grange Flea Market, continues until the end of April at 1pm on Sundays at the Grange on Hwy 128, with the Farmer’s Market then returning to the Boonville Hotel parking lot in May for Saturday mornings throughout the summer...
I am indebted to Philo Pheasant Girl for informing me that those birds floating nonchalantly on ‘Bill Hill’s Huge Hole’ alongside Hwy 128 opposite Breggo Cellars are Canada Geese – not ‘Canadian’ I should emphasize. To date, they have been there every day for a couple of weeks now and as long as they avoid eating the pesticide induced six-legged frogs that some might say reside in that area then I’m sure they’ll have a pleasant stay before resuming their journey north...
Meanwhile, with the basic human desire since time immemorial to have a few beers with friends after work currently severely handicapped around these parts, the reality that we are living in what is basically a ‘dry Valley’ finally sinks in. However, rumors continue to swirl that the unlikely trio of David ‘I’m a nice guy really’ Johnson (landlord of the space known from 1921 to 2010 as The Boonville Lodge), Sonny ??? of the Pick and Pay store, and Luis ???, an employee at the store, are planning the introduction of a Mexican Cantina at that very spot. Interesting, very interesting... Meanwhile, Valley folks are trying to make the best of the current situation by gathering at various people’s homes for drinks and card games but I have to report that up here at The Nest, and no doubt at many places beyond, a definite sense of doom and gloom has descended upon the Valley’s ‘socialites.’ Nevertheless, at this point in time, there are two options available to mingle amongst the ‘movers and shakers’ of the Valley’s social scene, and they are the Friday happy hour libation at Lauren’s Restaurant (starts at 5pm) and/or the bi-weekly gathering, on Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes, at the Senior Center in Boonville. See you at both!
Well, now I think it’s time to take my leave... Be careful out there; stay out of the ditches; think good thoughts; and may your god go with you… Oh, and of course, one final request, “Let us prey”… Humbly yours, Turkey Vulture…
p.s. You can contact me with words of support/abuse at turkeyvulture1 @ earthlink.net
p.p.s. Hi, Silver Swan – behaving yourself? Hopefully not!

# 201 - March 24th, 2010

Greetings one and all - if you are sitting comfortably then I shall begin... First let me inform you that the always-smiling and friendly guy who regularly walks the dogs from the Animal Rescue around town in all weathers, is Jim Teresinsk. He and the other volunteers do a marvelous job and a “Hi, Jim, keep up the good work” when you pass by would no doubt be appreciated...
And with this in mind how about an appropriate Quote of the Week? It was the Austrian poet and novelist Rainer Maria Rilke who said, “God sat down for a moment when the dog was finished in order to watch it, and he observed that it was good, that nothing was lacking inside and out, and that it could not have been better”... And a second comment, perhaps more relevant to the work that the Animal Rescue does with abandoned pets; this one from American author and humorist, Corey Ford – “Properly trained, a man can be dog’s best friend.” Well said! In my many years of dog guardianship, poorly trained dogs have invariably been the result of poorly trained owners; bad dogs have had bad owners. Please give serious thought to having a pet and the aspects of your lifestyle (hours spent at work; dog-sitters for your vacations; etc) that you may have to adjust in order to be a good pet owner – you will be richly rewarded if you are ‘properly trained’...
A special guest to the Valley last week was Chef Gabriel Burrez from the Valencia Province in Spain. He was on a wining and dining tour of northern California and had previously enjoyed the culinary delights of Zuni Café, Postrio, and Boulevard restaurants in San Francisco. He was here primarily to try the wines of the Valley and on his two-night stay for his dining pleasure he got to experience the Asian Bowl at Lauren’s Restaurant and Libby’s Combo plate – marinated pork enchilada and chili relleno. His judgement? “As good as anything I had in San Francisco.” Good to hear, and even though we may not have a bar in which to sip a few beers with friends, at least we are assured of being able to dine out on food that ranks with the best!
Once again I find myself talking about fine food so you would be correct to assume that I was at the St. Patrick’s Day dinner held at The Apple Hall in Boonville last Saturday evening. This was to benefit the Senior Center and, along with their Crab Feed in January, it is the Center’s biggest fund-raiser of the year. Unfortunately, for reasons are difficult to discern, apart from perhaps financial considerations, the turnout was disappointing with only about seventy people in attendance when many of us were expecting closer to twice that. This is too bad because, thanks to Cook Harold Hulbert and his crew, the corned beef diner with all the classic trimmings was exceptional this year. I have been a big fan of the Senior Center and frequently ‘talk it up’ in this column, but I am aware that at the Tuesday and Thursday gatherings at the Veterans Building the lunch is sometimes regarded as ‘just o.k.’ Furthermore, perhaps in the distant past the food has been merely ‘quite good’ at the St. Pat’s event, but lessons have been learned and, as I say, the food was ‘exceptional’ on this occasion. Besides, for such a very important cause, you’d think the Valley would come out in support even if bread and water were served... Anyway, there is a rumor of a monthly Bingo session being held at the Senior Center so hopefully your much-needed support will be forthcoming at that time. I’ll keep you posted – remember, with any luck, you may be a senior yourself one day...
Talking of supporting seniors, I would hope you all bought an issue of this past Sunday’s (March 21st) S.F. Chronicle featuring an article about the City’s favorite haunts of the A.V.A.’s Mighty Leader, Bruce Anderson, accompanied by a photograph of this most distinguished of seniors. The picture seems to suggest not only a deep thinker and beer guzzler, but a more humane, even warm and fuzzy side to the All-Powerful One and I must say the camera does not lie; although when the need is there, the dagger/pen can be as sharp as ever, particularly if you’re either a shady politician, politically correct to a ridiculous degree, or French and having issues with your subscription payment...
And here are a couple of Public Service Announcements which I know I’ve mentioned recently but now these events are upon us... #97 – The vets from the Mendocino Animal Hospital are at the Farm Supply tomorrow (March 25th) from 2pm – 3.30pm, and while you’re there how about a purchase or two to support the store that helps us receive the wonderful vet service we get here every month?... #98 – It’s back! The Barn Sale returns following the winter break this coming weekend (March 27th and 28th) at the Big Barn between A.V. Way and Hwy 128 (enter via the church refectory driveway on A.V. Way). It runs from 9am to about 3pm on both Saturday and Sunday with burgers served off the grill from 11am to 2pm...
I’m outta here - I have to see a man about a sheep... Be careful out there; stay out of the ditches; think good thoughts, and may your god go with you… Oh, and of course, one final request, “Let us prey”… Humbly yours, Turkey Vulture…
p.s. You can contact me with words of support/abuse at turkeyvulture1 @ earthlink.net

# 200 - March 17th, 2010

Greetings one and all - if you are sitting comfortably then I shall begin... First may I wish a very happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone – the Irish, the Irish-Americans, the Irish Mexican-Americans, etc, etc, etc... With that in mind, hopefully those involved at The Variety Show - on-stage, back stage, as a volunteer, or in the audience, have all sufficiently recovered from their exploits, and can now move on to supporting another very worthwhile event in the Valley – The St. Patrick’s Day Dinner to benefit the Senior Center, and featuring the classic corned beef and cabbage. It’s this Saturday, March 20th, at the Apple Hall in Boonville, and things get underway with a 5.30pm social before dinner is served anytime from 6pm to 7.30pm. There will be a beer and wine bar and the raffle prizes will feature desserts prepared by the seniors themselves. Tickets are $15 adults and $7 children under-12. See you there – I’ll be the one doing security, making sure things don’t get out of hand. You never know with this particular crowd. (?)
Talking of St. Paddy’s Day, as someone with many years of experience in the bar/restaurant business, I believe I can say with some certainty that, apart from the obvious monetary rewards, it is not a pleasant day for those in such a line of work, nor is it for those just trying to have a few celebratory drinks and a pleasantly civilized time. In the past I have expressed critical opinions about the boorish actions of some people on New Year’s Eve but the worst night for such behavior surely goes to St. Patrick’s Day. This is not only an occasion for the poorest “amateur” drinkers to show their true colors but, unlike New Year’s Eve which is primarily an evening affair, many on St. Pat’s there indulge in a long day of heavy imbibing well before the nighttime drinking and inevitable sloppy behavior becomes really obnoxious. Of course, this is mainly a ‘city problem’ and little of this is seen in Anderson Valley and I expect very few such incidents at the Senior Center on Saturday evening. However, if you do come across any anti-social acts being perpetrated then my advice is to simply ‘smile and walk away’ – after all nobody has ever achieved anything by trying to reason with a slobbering drunk. Trust me on this; you can thank me later...
Here are a quick couple of Public Service Announcements way in advance... The Vets from Mendocino Animal Hospital will return to the Valley next Thursday, March 25th, to provide all of your pet’s needs. They will be at The A.V. Farm Supply from 2pm until 3.30pm, and while you’re there may be pick up a little something for your pet from the Farm Supply. Their prices are competitive on most items and they are helping to provide this very useful vet service for our four-legged friends... And then on Saturday and Sunday, March 27th and 28th, it’s the first Barn Sale of the year at the Big Barn between A.V. Way and Hwy 128 just north of Boonville. More details next week...
Moving quickly on to a couple of the topics under discussion this week at The Three-Dot Lounge - yes it’s “Moans, Groans, Good Thoughts, and Rampant Rumors” from my favorite gathering place in the Valley at a location known only to ‘those in the know’...
... The Boonville Lodge is still empty. Many regulars at The 3-Dot were also customers at The Lodge and they remain very unhappy with landlord Dave “I’m not greedy” Johnson. The ‘For Rent’ signs in the window are not helping their mood; their obvious conclusion being that his actions led to the closure of the town’s only bar, a viable business concern enjoyed by many folks, and yet he had no plans for the space, thus really ‘shafting’ the Valley for no obvious reason. Johnson, not a Valley resident, may by now have finally realized the effects his actions have had on the social lives of many, but that is of little consolation to them and so he’s probably better off staying in Sonoma, far away from the Hanging Tree on Anderson Valley Way and the hungry pigs on Ornbaun Road...
... Not as important as the aforementioned events in Boonville obviously, but I wasn’t the only 3-Dot regular commentating on the lack of traffic and people out and about in Ukiah these days. I had not been over there since before Christmas and when I visited last Wednesday afternoon the place was like a ghost town, with many businesses closed and boarded up. In fact, as a sign of the times perhaps, I have to say that when I stopped at the Raley’s supermarket, significantly it was the nearby Dollar Store that was very busy indeed...
... A couple of customers at The 3-Dot tell me that they spotted several ducks (?) swimming in the huge pond (known amongst the regulars as ‘Bill Hill’s Hole’) besides Hwy 128 opposite Breggo Cellars, a couple of miles north of Boonville. I could not help myself from commenting that I hoped they had not mistakenly eaten any of the six-legged frogs that have apparently been spotted in that vast water hole. One of the regulars replied that the ducks could not have eaten any such frogs because there’s been no harmful pesticides sprayed around here that may result in such mutant creatures being formed. I felt I couldn’t possibly comment any further...
Such creatures may be ugly and deformed to us but as French philosopher Voltaire wisely pointed out, if you were to ask a male frog what beauty is “he will answer that it is a female with two great round eyes coming out of her little head, a large, wide, flat mouth, an extended belly, and a wrinkly brown back.” In other words, “beauty is in the eyes of the beholder” – and those are your Quotes of the Week. (Voltaire didn’t mention the six legs, you’ll notice)...
I think it’s time to get my coat and leave... Be careful out there, stay out of the ditches; think good thoughts, and may your god go with you… Oh, and of course, one final request, “Let us prey”… Humbly yours, Turkey Vulture…
p.s. You can contact me with words of support/abuse at turkeyvulture1 @ earthlink.net
p.p.s. Try your best to support the small businesses of the Valley – you know it makes sense...

# 199 - March 10th, 2010

Greetings one and all - if you are sitting comfortably then I shall begin... Well, once again I attended both evenings of the annual Variety Show this past weekend and, although I assume another roving reporter from the A.V.A. will be giving an extended review of events, I thought I’d offer some opinions from a ‘bird’s eye view’ - particularly as this year I saw every act following a personal record low of just two beer-breaks in the parking lot to keep me going, each time during the intermission.
Anyway, before I get to that, here are three very appropriate Quotes of the Week for your perusal... First we have the classic, ”Variety is the spice of life, that gives it all its flavor.” from novelist William Cowper... And how about “Variety is the soul of pleasure” from Irish writer Brendan Behan... And finally, my favorite, “So two cheers for democracy: one because it admits variety and two because it permits criticism.” said by that very wise fellow, E.M. Forster... Now let’s get on with it, and obviously these comments can only be offered in my own humble opinion, although perhaps a few of you will share them...
The 19th annual show was hosted once again by the irrepressible Corporal Raindrop in his nineteen year-old tuxedo - oops, I’m only joking, Corporal - you looked very dapper; and besides, one of the show’s band members told me you had been promoted and were now called General Confusion - ha! ha! Of course, I am kidding the mighty impresario, Captain Rainbow, whose indefatigable efforts continue to result in this wonderful Valley event taking place year after year. In the role of Master/Mistress of Ceremonies, Rainbow was very ably assisted by Patty Liddy (a.k.a. Private Thundercloud) with her sexy boots, red fishnets, a ‘leave-little-to-the-imagination’ black strapless dress, red feather boa, and loud voice! Behind the scenes, these two had the wonderful support of the often-unsung band of merry pranksters, whose tireless efforts cannot and should not be underestimated. Tom Smith, Bill Meyers, Jonesey, Mark Pitner, Karen Bailey, and so many more, were all deservedly mentioned and thanked by Rainbow and Patty during each evening.
At the Friday night show, a packed house of over four hundred (416) people witnessed twenty acts of varying degrees of ‘talent’ and ‘entertainment value’, which is what the Variety Show is all about and therefore, in a community sense, it should all be viewed as good. In terms of the two aforementioned criteria, my Top Five acts, in no particular order, were: Rachel Juster’s soulful rendition of a Rihanna song; Kendall’s stunning display on the hanging silks that was greeted by the evening’s loudest roar of approval; Comptche’s own Johnny Blanco singing a very mellow and heartwarming song entitled ‘Quality Time’; the amusing and melodic Ukeholics offering their unique version of the Bing Crosby tune, ‘I’m an Old Cowhand from the Rio Grand’; and Julianne, who sang mournfully and yet very amusingly about her ‘loss’ of The Boonville Lodge. I know Julianne to be an enthusiastic customer at the Valley’s excellent but recently closed drinking and eating establishment, and she came up with a catchy song (‘I Miss the Lodge’) and poignantly hilarious performance. I must say, however, that the song’s hyperbole seemed to confirm opinions of The Lodge which are still held by some in the audience; views which over the last few years had become out-of-date myths. Regular readers will know that I had to mention this strange yet true fact... But I digress...
‘Honorable Mentions’ for their performances on Friday should go to Linda Boudoures’ dance troupe of seniors (‘Young at Heart’) for their rigorous Michael Jackson tribute; to the Itsy-Bitsy Ballerinas led by the extremely gifted dancer, Noe Klein; and to the always accomplished sounds of the Blushin’ Roulettes.
A further twenty acts appeared on the following evening before a crowd of similar proportions (401) and once more the opening skit, centered around the health care issue, was carried out with great precision by the ‘actors’ and to the hilarity of the audience – nothing like a colonoscopy to get the crowd going, eh? As on Friday, in terms of talent and entertainment value on the Turkey Vulture scale, the range between excellent and ‘not excellent’ was repeated. I must emphasize, this is what the event is all about – a show ‘by the people, for the people’ and a great Valley night out...My personal Top Five Acts on this night (in no particular order): The breathtaking back-to-back performances on the hanging silks by the dazzling Holly and her son Kai Newstead; charming ten year-old Riley Lemons on guitar and singing a song for her great-grandfather, Chuck Hafley, and grandparents in general; Noe Klein’s return to the stage with two other equally gifted young women from the Mendocino College Repertory Company Ballet; the excellently choreographed and very ‘athletic’ Bollywood Dancers from Sebastopol performing a mesmerizing Indian dance; and of course a Variety Show regular (and she’s still only fifteen), the very talented singer, Olivia Allen, with her splendid performance of an Abba tune...
Honorable Mentions on this occasion go to The Brownouts (back again following the big success of their ‘Hoo Hoo’ song last year) with their Mendocino ‘brownies and mushrooms’ song, and to the final act of the night, from Ft. Bragg – Inspyred Fyre, and their stunning visual display performed to a deafening techno beat – I hope the Seniors in the front row survived!... Following the Saturday night show during the After Glow Party at Lauren’s Restaurant, I took a ‘scientific poll’ amongst the show’s crew and objective audience members on which was the better night of the two in terms of entertainment. It came out 14-8 in favor of the Saturday. Either way, the two evenings were a big success and I even won a side bet that the show would be done before 10.30pm on both nights! So it’s a congratulatory ‘Well done to all!’ and we look forward to seeing many of you again next year, and hopefully several new acts too...
Not to be too critical but...I’m afraid there were a couple of things which unsettled the audience during the Friday show. Firstly Farmer John managed to ruin his quite promising calf-milking rap performance when his ill-advised choice of word showed a lack of propriety at such an event – providing quite a talking point in the intermission. It wasn’t clever or funny; it was insensitive and crude, and many people were perturbed. Secondly, perhaps a further ill-advised move was the decision to present an act that blatantly campaigned in favor of the upcoming school bond issue, using a few school kids to do the politicking. Whether you agree with the bond or not, and as a matter of fact I probably do, one cannot help but wonder if this was the right time and place. Again some people were ‘not amused’....
O.K., I’ll get my coat and leave... Be careful out there; stay out of the ditches; think good thoughts, and may your god go with you… Oh, and of course, one final request, “Let us prey”… Humbly yours, Turkey Vulture…
p.s. You can contact me with words of support/abuse either at turkeyvulture1 @ earthlink.net

# 198 - March 3rd, 2010

Greetings one and all - if you are sitting comfortably then I shall begin... How about we start with the Public Service Announcements? #131 - I am told that Variety Show tickets are available at Lemons’ Market in Philo and All that Good Stuff in Boonville, as well as on the night at the door at the Grange. Get there early as the performances will begin promptly at 7pm on both Friday and Saturday, March 5th and 6th... #132 – The St. Patrick’s Dinner and Dance at the Elk Community Center is on Saturday March 13th. Call Gloria at 895-3071 for details; the Senior Center Dinner celebrating the same event is the following week at the Apple Hall in Boonville. Call Gina at 895-3609... #133 – An early heads-up that the first Barn Sale of the year at The Big Barn in Boonville is scheduled for the weekend of March 27th and 28th – it’s never to early to plan for bargains and burgers is it?...
I attended the Senior Center Dinner last Tuesday evening and joined a very good turnout of about forty people, including many seniors and their friends and relatives. Pastor Bill Nobles cooked a chicken fried steak dinner from his throne on a bar stool and Gloria Abbot once again produced a splendid salad bar and dessert. It was a most enjoyable evening and all that was missing was an always-popular bingo session!?
And before we leave the subject of our senior citizens, perhaps we should have the Quote of the Week connected to them... This bit of wisdom about aging comes from Glenda Jackson, a two-time Best Actress Oscar winner, for ‘Women in Love’ (1969) and ‘A Touch of Class’ (1973), and now a member of the British Parliament, who said, “I look forward to growing old and wise and audacious.” She’ll fit right in with the Senior ‘Gang’ in Anderson Valley then!
Moving quickly on to the current topics under the spotlight this week at The Three-Dot Lounge - yes it’s “Moans, Groans, Good Thoughts, and Rampant Rumors” from my favorite gathering place in the Valley at a location known only to ‘those in the know’... First up there were in-depth discussions about ‘chickens and eggs’ at the high school – let me explain...
... I remember well this time last year when several 3-Dot regulars were very disappointed to hear that the High School Public Speaking event, sponsored and organized by The Lions Club, attracted just one student, despite several saying they would attend. There are cash prizes even at this level and big prize money is offered to students who progress to state finals, not to mention the many character-building benefits to the students that practice for, and compete in, such an event. Apart from that, the Lions’ voluntarily make efforts to put the event together in the first place. Unfortunately, and I don’t think this was mentioned in the ‘School News’ column, those same regulars are now extremely perplexed because at this year’s event, held last week, not a single student from the school showed up!... In the opinion of many, this was simply not good enough. What happened? Why did they ‘chicken’ out? I think we should be told...
... I know I have mentioned this many times but now a couple of 3-Dot regulars have also experienced the freshly laid eggs from Beth Swehla’s Ag Department at the high school – and they are raving about them. These eggs are truly delicious and look and taste like real eggs. Remember those? A simple soft-boiled egg in an eggcup hasn’t tasted this good in a very long time and at $3.50 a dozen I urge you to take advantage of this wonderful deal. Trust me on this; you can thank me later... And that completes your ‘chickens and eggs’ at the high school explanation...
... Moving on... Gloria Ross, now officially titled The Pope-ette of Anderson Valley for her efforts to raise money for the new Catholic Church, swung by The 3-Dot the other day and informed us that the recent Crab Feed raised well over $6,000, the 2nd highest amount ever in the eight-year history of this great Valley event... She is hopeful that if one or two more equally successful ‘Feeds’ can be put together then soon thereafter groundbreaking on the new church might begin in the field alongside Hwy 128 next to the Barn Sale Building. I can only hope for something in the fall from this Mistress of the Big Feed and her wonderful crew of volunteers. Dare I say Mexican Feed? Claws crossed...
... It would appear that the signs are good for Deputy Walker to get a canine friend to help him solve the crimes and keep the peace around these parts. Needing local funds to add to those provided by the County, I am quietly confident that these will be forthcoming from various events to be held over the next few months. Knowing the Deputy to be a true dog person, and having found him to be a very positive community asset as a deputy sheriff, I have no doubts that this is a win/win/win situation for Walker, the Community, and his/our Dog!...
Well now I think it’s time to take my leave... Be careful out there; stay out of the ditches; think good thoughts, and may your god go with you… Oh, and of course, one final request, “Let us prey”… Humbly yours, Turkey Vulture…
p.s. You can contact me with words of support/abuse at turkeyvulture1 @ earthlink.net
p.p.s. Hi, Silver Swan – behaving yourself? Hopefully not!
p.p.p.s. Alex Champion of Gschwend Road, Philo, is a Senior Citizen.