Another day goes by amidst the Mountain Valley scenes,

Men and Women of Valor meeting everyday routines.

Some in patrol cars, meeting crime upon our streets,

Others ready to fight the fires and tend emergencies.

Some will search and rescue when they receive the call

Many will stand in guard of those who chose to live behind the wall.

Each job takes dedication and commitment to the cause,

Integrity and bravery are all that ever was.

Some are volunteers while some serve day by day,

But all will make a difference in each their own way.

To all who serve us here and our Mountain Valley ways,

We offer sincere appreciation and thanks and praise.

For when the lights go out and the worst it seems has come,

Our men and women of valor are there for many a troubled one.

So as you go do what you do, take our blessing too,

And prayers each for your safety and our

GRAND SALUTE TO YOU!

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CalFire.….“Giving Back”

You can’t miss Trent “Trentman” DiMauro if you visit Merrill Campground at Eagle Lake while he and his family are there on vacation. Trent is a 16-year old young man with a contagious smile, bright eyes and a loving spirit. Trent faces the challenges of cerebral palsy, which is why you’ll see him moving about the campground in his motorized chair; but he certainly doesn’t let that stop him from making friends and changing the lives of those he meets. In fact, the group that vacations at Merrill Campground has grown over the years as Trent meets new people and brings them into his family circle.

Trent’s family has been spending their vacation at Eagle Lake for the last 29 years. Several years ago, CAL FIRE Captain Eric Thompson had the opportunity to meet the DiMauro family when he and his crew from Eagle Lake Station drove through Merrill Campground in their fire engine. They have been visiting Trent each year since. “It is wonderful to see the excitement on Trent’s face when he sees the fire engine arrive,” said Captain Thompson. “Each year we find out when he’s going to be visiting and make sure to come by and say hello.”

On July 29^th Trent became an honorary captain with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) when Captain Thompson, Firefighters Cody Leventon, Matt Falkowski, Robbie Whitchurch, and Smokey Bear presented Trent with a special helmet designed by Firefighter Rick Kelly. “This will be my last year at Eagle Lake Station,” said Captain Thompson, “and I wanted to do something special for Trent. He brings a lot of joy to the people around him. We wanted to give a little of it back.”

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Our Salute to Local Fire and Law Enforcement

YOUR CHANCE TO SALUTE A LOCAL HERO IN UNIFORM:

In our fall edition (September/October), we will be including a special section saluting Local Law Enforcement and Fire Agencies and looking a bit more deeply into what it takes to be one of the men or women who represent these local departments.

TELL US ABOUT SOMEONE SPECIAL

If you have a story to tell about a local hero in uniform, please contact Eileen at 530-256-2800 or email her at mountainvalleyliving@gmail.com. Please include your name and contact information, in case we have any further questions.

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