Among the program highlights are:
- “Star Spangled Banner” & “God Bless America” – Stefni Valencia
- Historical readings
- State of the Cemetery update
- Wreath laying – Civil War re-enactors, Union & Confederate
- “Songs of World War 2″ – Sentimental Journey
- Tribute to fallen soldier: U.S. Army Green Beret Andrew Britton-Mihalo (killed Afghanistan, April 25, 2012)
- “Amazing Grace” – Bagpiper, Craig Mathias
- 21-Volley Rifle salute – All Veteran’s Burial Squad
and more….

We appreciate your support!  The cemetery is located at 14551 Bledsoe St. at Foothill Blvd, Sylmar. Call 818-365-7810 for more details.

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/video?id=8569936

Check it out:  http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_20102783 

If you would like to help us figure out who’s really buried there, give me a call:  818-970-1286.

Five Civil War veterans buried at the old cemetery will be honored in a presentation about the Civil War by a Daughters of the American Revolution historian, coinciding with the national 150th anniversary observance of the Civil War.  Visitors will also be given an update on the results of the recent ground penetrating radar survey conducted to find unmarked gravesites at the cemetery. 

During the observance, the public will be invited to buy a memorial brick ($60) to help support the cemetery. A special brick will be installed in the cemetery entrance honoring Sylmar resident USMC Cpl. Julio Vargas, who perished in Afghanistan last July.

The old cemetery is located at 14451 Bledsoe St., Sylmar, at the corner of Foothill Boulevard. (Directions: From the 210 Freeway, exit at Polk Street and go south to Foothill. Turn right onto Foothill and drive a half mile to the stoplight at Bledsoe. Parking in rear of cemetery.)

For additional information, please call 818-970-1286 or visit www.sfvhs.com.

The public is invited to join the volunteers in weeding, painting, removing damaged shrubs, and other beautification tasks in preparation for the cemetery’s annual Memorial Day Observance on May 30. Anyone interested in volunteering should bring a pair of protective work gloves.  Any other tools (if needed) will be provided, as will water and lunch for all volunteers.

The historic cemetery was established in 1874 and is currently operated by the San Fernando Valley Historical Society and supported entirely through donations.

For additional information, please call 818-365-5860 or visit www.sfvhs.com.

Directions: From the 210 Freeway, exit at Polk Street and drive south to Foothill. Turn right onto Foothill and go a half mile to the stoplight at Bledsoe.

The uniqueness of the Sylmar Certified Farmers Market is that it is on the first floor inside the parking structure at L.A. Mission College. That’s right…you are under shade and protection from the weather at all times while shopping!  When our searing hot August days arrive, you’ll be comfortable and protected from the sun by the parking structure’s shade and a cool breeze that stirs through the parking spaces while you shop. When the rains come during our mild winter months, you’ll enjoy the protection of the parking structure and still be able to purchase farm fresh produce. The Sylmar Certified Farmers Market at L.A. Mission College will be open and operational all year round.

Having the Sylmar Certified Farmers Market at L.A. Mission College inside the parking structure is truly brilliant!

I spent almost three hours at the Sylmar Certified Farmers Market at L.A. Mission College chatting with local Sylmarians and talking with vendors.  I also taste-tested many picture-perfect fruits and vegetables, and purchased beautiful fresh produce at great prices.

Many of the vendors come from far distances to participate: Fresno, Santa Maria, Oxnard.  They are among the friendliest I’ve encountered at any Farmers Market, and I’ve been to all of them in the Valley and many points beyond.

Other vendors are local residents with very nice arts and crafts to sell, again at great prices. You can also buy cookware, handbags, and fresh flowers. The day I visited, the agricultural department from North Hollywood High was selling their fresh cut flowers grown on the school grounds. Beautiful and very inexpensive. 

Food booths are also available at the Sylmar Certified Farmers Market at L.A. Mission College. You’ll find many great foods ranging from barbecued meats to kettle corn to fresh doughnuts to puffy tacos to Peruvian fare, such as a wonderful delicate sauce made from blended lettuce and jalapenos that tops a delicious rice and meat dish.

Los Angeles Mission College, the Sylmar Neighborhood Council, the Sylmar Chamber of Commerce, and the Sylmar Business Improvement District have done a wonderful job in bringing the Sylmar Certified Farmers Market at L.A. Mission College to Sylmar and the northeast San Fernando Valley. Heretofore, we have had to drive long distances to enjoy the festive atmosphere, farm fresh fruits and vegetables, and energy a farmer’s market brings. 

If you haven’t gone to the Sylmar Certified Farmers Market at L.A. Mission College, give it a try. It’s great, it’s unique, and it’s in the shade.

The Sylmar Certified Farmers Market at L.A. Mission College is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 13356 Eldridge Ave., Sylmar (Hubbard exit off 210 Freeway, north to Mission College), 818-833-3417.

The story talks about local resident Edie Reber and how her dream of turning the cemetery into a park has now been revived by the San Fernando Valley Historical Society. We have been awarded a $5,000 grant to find lost graves at Pioneer Cemetery, but we need to raise $15,000 to fund the balance of the project.  You can help!

- MAKE A DONATION. We accept cash, coin and checks in any denomination. Mail donations to SFVHS-Pioneer Cemetery, P.O. Box 7039, Mission Hills, CA 91345, or stop by on Mondays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 10940 Sepulveda Blvd (across from the Mission Hills PO Annex).

- BUY AN ENGRAVED BRICK FOR ONLY $50.  We will inscribe your brick with any message in good taste and place it in the front entrance to the cemetery. (You can also keep it if you like). This is the least expensive engraved brick for fundraising that you will find in the Valley.
Brick Order Form: http://www.sfvhs.com/brickorderform_new.pdf
Historical Society Website: www.sfvhs.com

- BUY A SPOT on our “Lost Graves Discovery Project” permanent plaque for you, your family or business/organization. There are only 10 spots and the cost is $1,000. Call me for details at 818-970-1286.

- BRING CLEAN CRV RECYCLABLES to the cemetery on our Open House days – June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20, and December 18.  We’ll also have a yard sale those days to help raise money. We’re at Foothill & Bledsoe in Sylmar.

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!

Jacky Walker
Co-Chair, Pioneer Cemetery Committee
San Fernando Valley Historical Society

Why do I have news of the San Fernando Valley Historical Society on my blog? Easy! I’m a lifetime member and serve on the Society’s Board of Directors and also serve as Co-Chair of the Pioneer Cemetery Committee. I’m a Sylmar real estate agent who likes to preserve instead of develop!

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