Restaurant Is Bright Spot For Landslide Community

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Story Published: Oct 26, 2009 at 8:36 AM PDT

By Sade Malloy

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NILE VALLEY -- The landslide along Highway 410 is not good for drivers and nearby homeowners but it is good for at least one business. We're not just talking about profits. A restaurant that has managed to stay open provides food and shelter to construction workers.

"Just to have this part of the road open after they closed it down for a while was great because it was just hurting everyone," says Stephen Griffin, Nile Valley homeowner.

Nile Valley homeowners have spent two weeks trying to get back on their feet after a landslide on Highway 410 destroyed the main way in and out of town.

"It's important to all the businesses up here for people to be able to access them and when something like this happens it can be devastating financially," says Valerie Royster, Wood Shed Restaurant.

The Wood Shed is located right in front of the now destroyed section of the highway. Despite fears of losing business, the restaurant is making more money than expected.

The extra money coming from all the people working on the new detour around 410. Construction is right in their backyard and taking place around the clock, That means all their RV spaces and cabins are full, just like the restaurant.

"We're doing about 90 meals a day it's significant we're just grateful they're here and they have to eat," says Royster.

The Wood Shed has been cooking non-stop trying to keep up with hungry construction workers and Nile Valley locals who use the restaurant as a meeting place.

"For those of us that live up here appreciate what they've done for the community being open," says Richard Matthews, Nile Valley homeowner.

Locals say the restaurant has always played a vital role in the community.

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