The Beinlichs' 2009 Holiday Letter

Brian was instrumental in forming this group and has served as one of their leaders, along with developing their extensive web site, SaveHelvetia.org. It has pretty much been all-consuming, with Sharon also contributing greatly. Mason has even become a citizen activist, testifying twice in front of County committees and Commissions. His testimony in December brought tears to the eyes of one of the Commissioners! You may also watch Mason testifying before the Reserves Committee in July.

We're not finished yet, but all this effort has had an impact – the latest proposals show just about all of the area being preserved as rural land for the next 40-50 years! In addition to this impressive result, the best part has been the deep friendships we've developed with the dozens of neighbors in Helvetia who joined together in opposition to the County's development plans. You can learn the whole story on the web site. As if that weren't enough, in June Brian received an award for his years of citizen involvement (this was prior to Save Helvetia really getting off the ground).

Last updated: December 22, 2009 12:48 PM.