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Volume 4: Issue 5
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May-June 2015
New Bakery Comes to Ben Lomond
nations for both locals and tourists passing through to entice them to stop and
return.
by Steve Kuehl
The Ben Lomond Baking Company had their grand opening last Saturday
morning, May 9. Complete with ribbon cutting, large crowds and a plethora of
great food and treats, there appeared to be plenty of happy souls. Casa Nostra
restaurant owners Raffaele Cristallo and Mario Ibarra decided to add an even
bigger workload onto their proverbial plates by renting out the south part of the
antique store and presenting to the public their dream of having a full-fledged
bakery in the SLV.
After the ribbon fell, crowds gathered inside the building with the actual volume of treats, food, pastries and the friendly staff making for a morning event
that lasted for three straight hours before items were completely sold out. The
initial line of shoppers numbered above 200 and maintained a steady stream
for well into the second hour after opening. Treats included varieties of cookies,
rolls, gluten free items, assorted breads, cake bites and coffee. Local resident,
Mary Zehr, walked out with several boxes of items including olives breaded and
stuffed with meat – which are absolutely delicious.
Head baker, Tessie Murphy, could be seen rapidly preparing a batch of frosted
pastries in an attempt to keep up with the demand, and she had a smile on her
face the whole time. Michael Goble, of the highly rated Goble Coffee shop north
of Boulder Creek, was present in a business capacity as his professional touch
will be on hand for some of his specialty coffee offerings to come.
SLV Chamber of Commerce President, Bryan Chambers, and Ben Lomond
Business Association
President, Zeda
Dowell, helped in the
ribbon cutting with
Mario and Rafaelle
and stressed the
importance of having new and thriving
businesses in the SLV
that will offer desti-
May-June 2015
The address is 9280 Highway 9, directly across from Casa Nostra. Those looking to park were pleasantly surprised to find 20 extra spaces in the lot directly
behind the building in addition to the spots that are used for overflow from
Casa Nostra on weekends. Their hours are varying from early morning to early
evening, depending on the number of commuters coming in late for hot dinner
items and fresh bread. Ben Lomond Baking Co’s Facebook page quickly swelled
to over 750 likes and they are now asking for local bakers to submit resumes in
efforts to increase their staff.
A crosswalk petition signing was also on hand to help promote the obvious need
of a crosswalk for safety at the intersection of Hillside Drive and Highway 9 out
front.
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/
Ben-Lomond-Baking-Co/605004222979086
9280 Hwy 9 Ben Lomond, California 95005
INSIDE THIS ISSUE . . .
BC Brewery Outpost page 6
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Cannibus Law Repealed page 4
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Simple Changes to SAVE Water –
Bottled Beverages
Boulder Creek gets New Streetlights
by Rachel Wooster
Sometimes it’s just a simple change in behavior that makes all the difference
when it comes to saving water. Bottled beverages take more water to produce
than you might think. It’s not just the water in the beverage you are drinking,
but also the water to grow the ingredients in that beverage, and the water needed
to manufacture the bottle itself. Here’s how many liters of water it takes to make
just one liter of each bottled beverage:
Water Soda Beer Wine Tea Fruit Juice Milk Coffee 1.36 to 1.63 liters
2.02 liters
4 liters
4.74 liters
120 liters
950 liters
1020 liters
1200 liters
Changing your choice of beverage is not the only way to save water. Changing
how that beverage is packaged is also a great option. For every liter of bottled
beverage, anywhere from 0.36 to 2 liters of water is wasted in the process of
producing that bottled beverage. So if you ditch the single use water bottle, juice
box, or soda can for a reusable water bottle or thermos you will be saving water
every time you use that reusable beverage container. Let alone all the other materials that will be saved by not using the single use container in the first place,
or the energy and materials that will be saved in the possible recycling process as
well. The same goes for that disposable cup that your beverage comes in, bring
your own container and save that cup as well.
Resources: NPR, Sciblogs.co.nz, and UNESCO For more information:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/10/28/241419373/
how-much-water-actually-goes-into-making-a-bottle-of-water
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/
eat-run/2015/05/05/6-ways-to-cut-your-water-usage-with-your-fork
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Boulder Creek is finally getting
the long awaited streetlights
in the downtown corridor.
The streetlights are decorative
“acorn” style with a double head
for added light and safety. There
are also typical “cobra head”
style lights in some high traffic
areas. Even though you are most
likely to see this style in more
urban settings, CALTrans wanted them placed at the corners of
the highway. And some powersthat-be felt they would be beneficial in other places along the
corridor...the cobra head style
is by no means attractive...but
they are LED and will provide
the added light in the crosswalk
areas.
The lights are owned by PG&E,
and the company is responsible
for their upkeep. The lights are
being placed in the corridor this
week and should be done by
May 18th.
The town of Boulder Creek owes a debt of gratitude for the placement of these
decorative lights to Justin Acton, owner of the Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub and
president of the Boulder Creek Business Association. It is though his effort and
the BCBA
board that
we are
getting these
historical
style acorn
lights instead
of the less
attractive
corba heads
throughout
the town.
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May-June 2015
126 Years of Rainfall Data & What it Tells Us
by Rachel Wooster
With all the talk of drought, one question that keeps coming up is how much
longer will it last? Many of you probably remember the 7-year drought we had in
1984. But back in 1916 we had an 18-year drought! No one can say for sure how
much longer our current drought will last, but given that this is the third major
drought recorded in our relatively brief 126 years of rainfall records, it is prudent
to be prepared.
But how do we change our lives and prepare our properties for long periods of
drought? That is not an easy thing to tackle, but in this issue, future issues, and
on our blog we are going to share short articles on how to do just that. By breaking this large problem down into consumable pieces, we are hoping to help make
these changes possible for everyone, and make the stress of it all manageable as
well.
Our rain records so far give us a lot of basic information about this drought and
the droughts we have had in the past. We have had three major drought periods:
The first was from 1916 – 1934, then 1984 – 1991, and our current drought 2011
– 2015. For example:
Average Rainfall
51”
a year Lowest Rainfall 18.8”
1986-1987 (36% of normal)
Runner Up
19.6”
1912-1913
Highest Rainfall
123.95” 1889-1890 (243% above normal)
Runner Up
114.04” 1982-1983 Drought
29% of the time / 37 years (drought is under 40 inches/yr)
Surplus Rain
29% of the time / 37 years (over 60 inches/yr)
Our first major long term drought on record lasted eighteen years, from 1916
– 1934. We had fifteen years below average rainfall, ten of those years were
drought years (80% or less), five of those years were extreme drought years (50%
or less). During that time we had 690 inches total rain, an average of 38.32 inches rainfall.
Our most severe drought on record lasted seven years, from 1984 – 1991. Six
years were drought years (80% or less), four were extreme drought years (50% or
less), and our lowest rainfall on record, 18.8 inches (37% of normal), also happened during this time. We had 216 inches total of rain, for an average rainfall of
30.85 inches.
The drought we are currently in is not as bad as our 7-year drought, but if it
continues or worsens in the coming years it could become a rival. From 2011
– 2015 our total rainfall has been 130 inches, for an average rainfall of 32.59
inches. Rain year 2013-2014 was our eighth worst on record at 22.41 inches
(44% of normal). The longest period of continuous drought we have had is five
years. If next year we have a normal year, we should still be cautious because the
year after that might be again be a drought yea. With the eighteen year drought
in mind, going forward we need to plan for the possibility of continued drought,
while hoping for rainfall returning to normal or even surplus.
The graph represents complete rainfall records from 1888 until present. There is
a list of source material and more on our website.
SLV Rainfall records 1888 – 2015
http://slvwd.com/boulder.htm
Boulder Creek 1888 – 1915
http://www.santacruzpl.org/history/articles/415/
Ben Lomond 1899 – 1915
http://www.santacruzpl.org/history/articles/416/
Felton 1888 – 1915
http://www.santacruzpl.org/history/articles/417/
Scotts Valley 1992 – 2015
http://www.fbergholz.com/SVRAIN.HTM
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Editor - Julie Horner
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Columnists - Marnie Defosset, Deb Longley, Dennis Gobets, Ray & Chandala
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Reporters - Steve Kuehl, Wendy Sigmund, Rachel Wooster
Header Artist - Ebin Lee
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Yes We Cannabis
by Stephen Carl
The decision by three of our County Supervisors to ban commercial cannabis
cultivation was met with all measure of resistance, which was to be expected.
What the Board didn’t count on, however, was the ability of angry citizens to
organize and work toward a common goal. That goal was to collect and verify
no less than 7,280 signatures from registered voters to establish a referendum
blocking the Board’s proposal.
OPINION
The entire bundle of signatures was dropped on the desks of the Board
Wednesday, May 6th. No one from any office was available for comment at the
time of writing this article. The hard work of countless people concerned about safe and legal access to medical cannabis,
patient’s rights, and the legal demons that are necessary to pull
off such a successful signature collection shows that when the
citizens of Santa Cruz County feel that five pasty white guys want
to call all the shots, they messed with the wrong hippies.
This referendum essentially stalls the ability of the county to
enforce the commercial ban, while rolling back the law to what
was passed two years ago. You are not limited to a 10x10 space
per parcel. There will be a special election, likely in June of 2016,
where the residents of the Santa Cruz County will be able to vote
on this referendum. Pro tip: Vote “No” on a referendum if you
want the ordinance (commercial cultivation ban) to fail. Vote
“Yes” if you’d like to cripple the cannabis industry around here.
This begs another fundamental question: Will any of the of the
Board listen to these recommendations?
For now, the stall game is being played. Patient providers, dispensary owners, and most importantly, the patients themselves can
take a breath. There are dozens of different technical aspects
to this process, with various groups working on real solutions
to a real problem. The next several months, no matter how
soul-crushingly boring the actual meetings may be, will prove
quite interesting.
San Lorenzo Valley & Scotts Valley Meal & Food
Programs May 2015
Tuesdays, 12:00 pm - Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, across from
Rite Aid, (831) 335-6900. “Soup Tuesdays.”
Tuesdays through Saturdays (also 4th Mondays). Valley Churches United Food
Pantry and Food Distribution programs: Tues-Thurs 9-12 General Public, Friday
9-11 Senior day, Saturday 10-12 Working People
May 18 10-1 USDA Distribution. For SLV, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon
residents. Ben Lomond, corner of Highway 9 across from Ben Lomond Market.
Phone (831) 336-8258.
Thursdays 9:30-2:30 (doors open 9-3) - St. John’s Catholic Church, down from
Rite-Aid, Highway 9 and Russell, Felton. (831) 335-4657. “Thursday Lunch.”
Thursdays, 11:00-12:00 - Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Highway 9,
across from Rite Aid, Felton. (831) 335-6600. Food Distribution.
Thursdays, 5:00-6:30 - St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive,
Scotts Valley. (831) 438-4360. Food Distribution.
From left: Capt Kevin Everly, Ebin Warner, Colin Fraser, Sean Caruso, Cordial Pajor,
Curtis Hutslar. Chief Kevin McClish, Cheif Gabe Vega
Boulder Creek Fire Department Grads
The local fire departments have inducted new recruits right out of the academy.
The graduating class had 38 graduates, 4 of whom are women, which is way
above the state average.
Graduation was held at San Lorenzo Valley High School on May 6, 2015. A “Top
Gun” award is given to the highest performing graduate in the areas of physical
ability and academic performance. The winner gets his or her name engraved on
a plaque, which is hung in the winner’s home fire department. Graduate Curtis
Hutslar is the winner of this year’s distinguished award. His home fire department is Boulder Creek, which has not held this honor in many years.
Congratulations to this year’s Boulder Creek Graduates: Ebin Warner, Colin
Fraser, Sean Caruso, Cordial Pajor, and Curtis Hutslar.
The certificates the graduates received are as follows:
1. Santa Cruz Basic Fire Academy (CALFIRE San Mateo & SC)
2. S-212 ( chainsaws ) ( CALFIRE SM & SC )
3. S-130 Firefighting Training (NWCG - national wildfire coordinating group)
4. L-180 Human Factors on the Fireline
(NWCG)
5. S-131 Firefighting Training (NWCG)
6. S-133 Look Up, Look Down, Look
Around (NWCG)
7. S-134 Lookouts, Communications,
Escape Routes, and Safety Zones
(NWCG)
8. S-190 Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior
(NWCG)
9. Fire Fighter Survival (CA State Board
of Fire Service )
10. Confined Space Rescue Awareness
(CASBFS)
11. Auto Extrication (CASBFS)
12. LARRO - Low Angle Rope Rescue
Operational
13. HazMat FRO - First Responder
Operations.
Friday, May 1, 12:00 pm - St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 13005 Pine St., Boulder
Creek. (831) 338-6112. Lunch.
Fridays, 5:00-6:00 - Gateway Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, Scotts
Valley, CA 95066. (831) 438-0646. “Fridays at Five” food distribution.
Sunday, May 31
2:00 - SS Peter &
Paul Orthodox
Church, 9980
Highway 9, Ben
Lomond, north of
town, (831) 3362228. Dinner.
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because schedules are subject to
change.
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A Big Thanks to SLV’s Own “Dude”
by Steve Kuehl
There is this dude I have been acquainted with since 1986. And since this dude
has become well known these last 30 years in the SLV, I figured it was time that
someone should account for some backstory about him (and undeservedly me).
And since history seems to be a thing with me in my writings here and elsewhere, here goes.
“Dude” works for this story because that’s what we called each other growing
up, plus it was the 80s and Sean Penn’s Spicoli had made the word mainstream
long before Jeff Bridges did.
I was this lowly scrawny freshman trying to survive an obligatory semester
of weight training at SLVH. And in the same class was this tough, outspoken,
you-must-lift-this-weight-NOW-or-regret-it strong sophomore that could pass
for a senior. For some reason this dude took me on as a personal project to try
and help along the path to looking more like a muscular man instead of the twig
that was walking through the weight room door. In retrospect though, I think
Coach Hansen – yes the SLV legend – assigned him to fix this glowing example
of missing masculinity.
Now two things could strike anyone watching from the proverbial spectator
seats of this months-long spectacle: 1.) I looked like the wind could break me in
half and, 2.) Being a freshman in the 80s was truly encapsulated in every John
Hughes masterpiece, and I was undoubtedly the geek character. SLVH still had a
smoking and chewing section that was undisputedly the grossest place on Earth
– suffice to say I was not welcome in that cool kid area. But the weight room was
where everyone was allowed to be together…figures.
Over the course of those months and finally into the home stretch of wishing
June had arrived 3,400 pounds of weights earlier, this older soul found numerous ways to motivate me. He did it without ever being condescending or
being mean, so much so that even with my changing young brain I could see
something special in how this person interacted with others, and how easy it
appeared for him to lead someone down the right path. I actually looked and
felt better about myself, and I can imagine a great many of you understand how
difficult that is to achieve in high school.
Fast forward some years past high school and college, into my now burgeoning career in the fire service for Boulder Creek. I made it a goal to attend every
possible incident and to become quite comfortable with patient care on medical
calls. One particular evening a call
came from the Boulder Creek Golf
Course: A lady in need of emergency
care, and I was the primary emergency
care responder that evening. Little did
I know, this particular lady was also a
medical professional who knew more
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she was a beloved relative of this “dude.”
Very rarely do emergency care providers in the field get feedback regarding their
skills afterwards, but this dude tracked me down some time later and relayed
some things that needed to be said about my delivery of care that night. To this
day and through my 20 years of service, I don’t think anyone has summarized a
more professional breakdown of how well I responded to the medical emergency
at the Golf Course. It felt like one of those moments in a mob movie when the
main guy tells our protagonist that he gets a free pass whenever he needs it – no
questions. But in this case, one dude was telling another dude thank you with
such sincerity and depth that only those two living it could actually understand.
Fast forward a few more years and this dude becomes a manager at a local
non-profit center, fulfilling a work ethic and leadership style that had manifested long before. Seventeen years have gone by and his tough exterior belies an
undoubtedly trying career proving his worth, both personally and professionally.
As our kids grew up attending Boulder
Creek Elementary, sometimes we
would sit by those big redwoods and
talk of life and such, all while waiting
for the next generation to run up to
us after the bell and remind us that we
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This year the dude tackled one more
hurdle: Vying for a big position guiding and directing into the next decade
one of the most well known community organizations in SLV – and he got it!
The dude became Director for the SLV
Redemption & Recycling Centers.
And still, when I would visit his center
to drop off recycling, we would talk as
if the years had never passed and that
even though we both had families and
years of life between us, he has still
treated me like a real friend. The dude
still shakes my hand and says we can
talk about whatever it is and make it
better. Even though I will never bother
him with my stuff, he has proven to
me – from that first day walking
through the weight room door to this
day walking into the recycling center
– San Lorenzo Valley has one hell of a
good man running things.
I just thought you should know.
Matt Harris is that dude, the Valley
Women’s Club is who he works for,
and for 30 years he has fought the
good fight and deserves all of the rewards that will continue his way…
Thanks, Matt!
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Mr. Astrology
Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22 On the 21st the sun enters your 10th house
of career, initiating a month where you pay extra attention to your
occupation. Congratulations on a job well done! On the 27th your
ruling planet mental Mercury unites with assertive Mars. You have
the ability to put your ideas into words seemingly without effort.
May 2015
Hipparchus is regarded by many as the most significant astronomer from ancient
times. He is the first astronomical observer about whom there is documentary
evidence. His image, typically seated and gazing into an orb, has been discovered
on coins minted between the first and second centuries. Born in approximately
190 BC in Nicaea in modern-day Turkey, the mists of time have shrouded much
of his life in obscurity. Most of what the modern world knows about Hipparchus
comes from Ptolemy’s Almagest, although he is alluded to in other texts as well.
In the Almagest, Hipparchus established the lengths of the seasons and correctly measured the year to within six minutes. He also discovered the precession
of the equinoxes and determined the sizes of the sun and moon by observing
eclipses through a simple sighting tube called a dioptra. Hipparchus also made
numerous contributions to the field of mathematics, including constructing one
of the first trigonometric tables for solving triangles and dividing the circle into
360 degrees.
Aries March 21-April 20 On the 7th Venus enters your 4th house of
home and roots, making you more open and giving on a relationship
level. You lean towards being reflective or sentimental during this
influence. Mental Mercury joins up with your ruling planet Mars on
the 27th. You can muscle through any test and emerge triumphant!
Taurus April 21-May 21 On the 16th your ruling planet Venus forms
a harmonious trine with poetic Neptune. Other people seem to be
particularly considerate and sympathetic to you. Love is all around!
The moon enters your first house of self on the 17th. This indicates
the start of an annual cycle in self- improvement. Dream big!
Gemini May 22-June 20 The moon enters your 6th house of health
and service on the 3rd. Re-dedicating yourself to achieving your
fitness goals will pay off over the next year! On the 27th your ruling
planet Mercury teams up with warrior Mars, highlighting the finest
you can give and enabling positive feelings and easy interaction in
your relationships.
Cancer June 21-July 21 On the 7th Venus enters your first house of
self. People are attracted to you as you radiate a sense of beauty and
congeniality! Your ruling planet the moon enters your 11th house
of group associations on the 17th. This signifies a new phase in your
public life. Consider what skills you may want to contribute in support of your community.
Leo July 22-Aug. 22 Your ruling planet the Sun is in a stressful alignment with expansive Jupiter on the 4th. Avoid the impulse to go in
too many directions at once. On the 17th the moon enters your 10th
house of public standing, revealing new understandings about your
career. Explore how to modify or expand work duties.
Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22 The moon enters your second house of resources on the 3rd, providing you with an opportunity to reflect on
your skills and talents. On the 16th your ruling planet Venus is in a
beneficial alignment with mystical Neptune. You want to perform
any service needed in order to support a companion. Life seems to be
even more beautiful!
Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 22 On the 17th the moon enters your 7th house
of partnerships, sowing the seeds of a new relationship! Venus opposes your ruling planet powerful Pluto on the 21st. Looking for new
points of view offers resolutions. You can progress beyond the strain
by clearing up any relationship difficulties.
Sagittarius Nov. 23-Dec. 21 The sun squares off with your ruling
planet on the 4th. Providing assistance to a friend can be rewarding, but take care to acknowledge your own needs as well! On the
7th Venus enters your 8th house of shared resources, indicating the
potential to take a relationship to the next level!
Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 20 On the 14th warrior Mars is in a difficult
configuration with your ruling planet Saturn. The secret is to accommodate matters gradually. Mars enters your 6th house of health and
daily routines on the 11th. This alignment can assist you in working
effectively. Roll your sleeves up and get cracking!
Aquarius Jan. 21-Feb. 19 The sun enters your 5th house of romance
on the 21st. You are more open to taking risks in order to find that
special someone whom you can love wholeheartedly! On the 25th
gentle Venus squares off with your ruling planet Uranus. Looking for
new points of view offers resolutions.
Pisces Feb. 20-March 20 On the 21st the sun enters your 4th house of
home and family. For the next four weeks family exchanges feel beneficial and illuminating. On the 31st the sun is in a difficult alignment
with your ruling planet Neptune. Giving attention to creative interests
is preferred to engaging in activities that require clear-cut, accurate
reasoning under this influence.
Hipparchus also created the first known systematic catalog of the heavens. He
gave the positions of at least 850 stars and divided them into six brightness
classes, a system of stellar magnitudes developed further by Ptolemy, whose own
geocentric theory of the universe was significantly influenced by the work of
Hipparchus. It is regrettable that more of his writings have not survived; it appears evident that the work of many astronomers to follow was developed from
the foundation laid by Hipparchus. Have a great month, and always remember:
Keep looking to the stars!
well they work for you. (Bonus points if you know the movie reference in this
article!)
Remember, tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life.
Make it a good one!
(And a little help for the rest of us!)
Demands vs. Requests
How many times have your heard your parental units say, “Clean your room!”
“Do your homework!” “Feed the dog!” And parents, how many times have you
heard your kids say, “Buy me this!” “Buy me that!” “I don’t like that, make me
something else to eat!” “I’m bored!” How do these demands make you feel?
What is your first response? My knee jerk reaction is an automatic and indignant
“NO” before I even know what you want from me. Kind of like the two-year old
who says “NO!” without thinking. “Do you want some ice cream?” “NO!...oh,
wait a minute…” It’s just human nature to not want to be bossed around.
Marnie Defosset
Experiential Life Coach for Teens and Families
Certified NLP Practitioner
[email protected]
If you have any topic requests or suggestions, drop me a
line at the email above.
Now if I am asked nicely, “Hey mom, could we get some ice cream tonight?” I
am a huge pushover for an easy “Yes.” People like to be asked not bossed around.
I’ve also noticed with my daughter that she’s more likely to clean her room if I
say, “Can you clean your room tonight before you start watching TV? Thanks!”
instead of saying “Clean your room!” for the millionth time. (What I say next is
another article! But I try to start out nice to set the example.)
Here are 5 sure fire ways to get you closer to a yes with an authority figure,
whether it’s your parents, teachers or a boss at work…
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Would you mind if…?
Could we…?
What do you think of…?
I’d like to ask/request…
I need your help on something… (most people love to feel needed!)
Try out a few of these request phrases or come up with your own and see how
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in the
Santa Cruz Mountains
dants. They help induce cancer cell death, and have been shown to inhibit cancer
growth, invasion, metastasis and angiogenesis (Shankar, 08)
4. Berries: The darker the better. Contain powerful antioxidants that help prevent DNA damage and help promote cell death to cancer cells.
5. Citrus Fruits: Are high in limonene, a cancer fighting substance that inhibits
tumor growth and metastasis. The vitamin C in citrus also helps to strengthen
our collagen, helping to prevent cancer cells from spreading.
6. Mushrooms: Especially reishi, shiitake, maitake, oyster, and cordyceps.
Mushrooms help stimulate our natural killer cells, T cells, and macrophages,
important immune components that help fight cancer. They also help to counter
the side effects of chemotherapy, and help the chemo to work better.
7. Carotene Rich Foods: These include red, yellow, orange, and dark green
veggies, like carrots, squash, pumpkin, kale, sweet potatoes, peppers, mangoes,
apricots, peaches, persimmons, and cantaloupe. Carotenes are powerful anticancer agents, correlated with lowered cancer risk the higher the intake.
Top 10 Cancer Fighting Foods
8. Asparagus: Helps to increase the most powerful antioxidant in the body,
glutathione. Glutathione help lower carcinogens and boost detoxification. Low
levels of this antioxidant have been correlated with greater oxidative stress in the
body, leaving us more susceptible to DNA and cellular damage.
by Marcey Klein BS, CNC
Give your body a natural defense system to optimize your cellular and intercellular health. Now is the time to start; our bodies can detect and immobilize cancer
cells given the right tools and environment. So without further ado, here are the
top 10 cancer fighting foods and nutrients that I have found to be helpful.
1. Turmeric: Taken in concentrated doses can cause cell death to occur in the
cancer cell, shut down the driving force in inflammation, shut off the blood
supply to the cancer cell, and decrease tumor growth. A medicinal amount is a
teaspoon of turmeric a day, can be ingested in the form of curry, or taken in pill
form.
2. Cruciferous Vegetables: High in sulfur, a necessary substance to help support
liver detoxification, especially helpful in detoxifying harmful estrogens correlated with a higher risk of cancer growth. Broccoli sprouts contain thousands of
times the amount of this detoxifying substance, so if one is battling cancer, it
would be wise to take this in supplement form, or include large amounts in the
diet.
3. Green Tea: Contains polyphenols, which are super cancer fighting antioxi-
9. Miso: Contains a phytonutrient genistein, that helps inhibit angiogenesis, the
blood supply to the tumor. Miso can also protect the body when undergoing
chemo and radiation.
10. Flaxseed: Contains lignans, an antioxidant that helps to flush out excess
estrogen, squelch free radicals, reduce inflammation, and reduce tumor activity.
Flaxseed has also been shown to reduce breast and colon cancer risk, and being
naturally high in fiber, can help with regularity and moving out toxins. I like
to include a heaping tablespoon of ground flaxseed in my smoothies for these
benefits.
Eating well can be fun, exciting, and
has the side benefit of optimizing our
health. We want our internal environment be a place where cancer cells cannot thrive. Please visit me at New Leaf
if you’d like more information on this,
and we can set up an appointment for a
personal diet and lifestyle consultation.
Healthy is Wealthy
Oh My Chia!
This month I offer you the recipe of the health gods. I recently visited my own Ayurvedic Practitioner on the East Coast
and we fell in love with a new “healthy fast food” recipe that we lovingly named OMC! (Oh My Chia!). We cannot get
enough of this stuff! It’s delicious, highly nourishing, anti-inflammatory and simple to make.
Chia seeds have many health benefits. They are a low calorie, high nutrient food rich in antioxidants and Omega 3’s, and
are high in protein. There is only one thing I find wrong about chia seeds - to me they are slimy and disgusting! But have
no fear, they are delicious in this recipe! Even my picky 12-year old loves it.
Coconut milk is high in vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. It is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral.
It is also full of the beneficial fat that is used as quick energy (as opposed to being stored as body fat). It can also be used
to alleviate ulcers and acid reflux. Oh, and it’s delicious!
So if you are looking for a health-promoting, energy giving, inflammation reducing, quick, easy and delicious power
drink recipe as a daily staple, I strongly suggest you give this a try. In my house, I have to make a double batch of this stuff
on a regular basis, but here’s what you need to whip up a small batch in your blender:
1 can organic coconut milk
¼ cup of black chia seeds
1 tbsp carob powder
2 tsps maple syrup
¼ tsp vanilla
¼ tsp cinnamon
1 pinch of nutmeg
PS: The cinnamon and nutmeg will serve as a digestive aide for all of that richness. Enjoy!
Best of health to you!
Chandala Snow-Shiva
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Tesla Found a Way to (Maybe) Power Your House
by Stephen Carl
Hey kids. Been a while since I’ve written an off-grid piece. That’s because for the
last several months I’ve been living in The Pit in downtown San Jose and felt it
disingenuous to speak on off-grid matters. And to be fair, if you pay any damn
attention to the bylines in the paper, my focus has shifted to what amounts to
matters of state. Anyhoo, gather the kids around the radio, because Uncle Steve
has some wisdom. Bartender Graham John MacFarlane
Boulder Creek’s “Brewery Outpost”
by Julie Horner
“So great to be back at the helm, feeling blessed and the love,” posted Boulder
Creek Brewery’s tap master, Graham John MacFarlane on Facebook. By all accounts Boulder Creek has its only tap room back on line!
According to the Boulder Creek Brewery and Café Facebook page, “We’ve
rented the old music store in town, 13101 Highway 9. This space will serve as the
‘Brewery Outpost.’”
The location serves not only as office space and project management headquarters, but the doors are now open to the public during specific hours offering craft
beer tastings, food selections, live music and of course updates on rebuild efforts
after the devastating fire that closed the favorite culinary destination in March of
2015.
“We’re very pleased to report that the state of California has granted us the
‘emergency and temporary’ use of all our alcohol licenses at the Brewery
Outpost.” Thanks to the assistance of community members who understood
the overwhelming negative of being told, “No” – the owners were fast-tracked
through the daunting process of getting their license back, an example of caring folks pulling together to move things forward faster than anyone thought
possible.
According to the Facebook posts, “We are planning a series of events over the
next year. We’re working on food and craft beer pop-ups….the plan is put brewery employees to work.” And it makes business sense to maintain a presence in
the Valley while the next chapter unfolds. There’s an excitement to keeping the
dedicated patronage that so enthusiastically supports the Brewery.
And buzz on the street is that the new location on the first floor of the Odd
Fellows Lodge has a cozy lounge atmosphere…you can walk in and choose to sit
in any number of inviting seating groups, listen to live music, and sip hand-crafted beer while catching up with friends old and new. One patron told me, “It’s
amazing to have this kind of quality presentation featuring simple but fabulous
fresh local food.” Chef Lou is having a heck of a fun time putting out small bites
for these events showing off his creative flair.
Last week, Tesla (the company, not the crappy band) announced the launch of
a battery that will, according to Elon Musk (that’s Tesla’s CEO, not a cologne),
effectively be able to power a house based on the battery’s ability to store energy.
The pitch was made mostly in reference to homes that are already powered by
solar, but homes that are powered by the grid are apparently part of this conversation as well. Because I’m not a complete idiot, and I hope that most people
reading this aren’t idiots, I did some due-diligence research before I called this
battery the best thing since single-payer healthcare. Here’s the breakdown on the
Tesla battery. Tesla, among others, reports that this battery, which looks like a sizable family
coat of arms minus the artwork, will power up to 1,000 watts a day. The average
house uses around 1,200 watts a day. If your family can remember to turn off
lights, not run three televisions, and curb the use of hand-held devices a bit, you
can likely hit their target for peak use. The problem is that if you don’t use the
energy cycled by the battery, you will actually spend more per kilowatt hour. A
lot more. Nearly six times more. The website, Gizmodo.com, has the breakdown
of power usage per grid versus grid plus battery. If your home is fully run by solar, and you generate enough power through your
current battery/inverter system to sell power back to the grid, this battery will
significantly reduce your power cost. According to Tesla, Forbes Magazine, and
Gizmodo, a fully powered solar home will, after the initial cost, pay you around
7.5 cents a kilowatt hour as compared to the national average of 12.5 cents, or
the current rate (get the pun?) of 28.5 cents in California. That’s incredibly significant. What Tesla isn’t telling you is that in addition to the $3,000 to 3,500 cost
of the battery, you also need to buy a $2,000 inverter system. You also need three
to eight of these batteries to run your house. It will, eventually, remove your grid
presence, but the initial investment is substantial. I applaud Tesla for all of the time, research, and money they spent on this
project. These batteries will eventually be a viable alternative to lead batteries,
nuclear energy, and grid-based electricity. The technology is in its infancy. There
will likely be a more efficient product on the market within a year or two. A
German based company is developing the same tech and claims their battery
can last for 10x the life of Tesla’s. And Tesla is advertising a decade’s worth of
life. We can only wait and see how the tech develops. In the meantime, if you
have a fully functional solar home, this is a sound investment. If you’re a PG&E
customer, you should do some more research. For more information, go to:
http://gizmodo.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-teslas-new-household-1701282649
Keep an eye on the Brewery Outpost for updated hours. Come by to buy a beer
or fill your growler. There is also Boulder Creek Brewery merchandise for sale.
Brewery Outpost retail hours: Monday 4 to 7, Thursday 4 to 7, Friday private
mixer 6-8 (closed to walk ins), Saturday private mixer 6-8 (closed to walk ins)
Sign up for one of the private mixers: [email protected]
The Brewery Outpost 13101 Hwy 9 / 831-338-7882
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bouldercreekbrewery
Don’t miss Father’s Day 2015 Feast and Craft Beer Tasting, Sunday June 21st
3PM to 8PM Roaring Camp Railway (Brett Harte Hall and meadow) Live
“Gypsy Jazz” from Hot Club Pacific. Appetizers 3 to 4pm Buffet 4 to 6.
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Mountain Mama
tasting the ketchup)
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp molasses
2 Tbsp honey
¼ tsp ground clove
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp brown or Dijon mustard
½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
¼ tsp ground pepper
¼ large onion diced
½ clove garlic
Instructions:
Depending on the size, halve or quarter tomatoes so that they’re approximately 1 - 1½” pieces. Place in a large stock pot. Using a wooden spoon or a potato
masher, gently mash the tomatoes to release their juices. Cook the tomatoes on
a low simmer for 30 minutes. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender,
puree the tomatoes until they are mostly smooth. Pour tomato puree into a slow
cooker. Add remaining ingredients and cook on low overnight, or 8-12 hours.
Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the mixture again until
it is mostly smooth. Using chopsticks or dull knives, prop open the lid of the
slow cooker on opposite sides so that the lid does not touch the slow cooker.
Cook the mixture on medium/high setting until the mixture has cooked down
to the desired thickness, checking every hour or so. This takes approximately
3 hours. Taste ketchup and add additional seasoning or sweetness as desired.
Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the mixture one final
time. Ladle or scoop into glass jars for storage. Alternatively, you can re-use old
ketchup bottles for your new, homemade ketchup.
Homemade Mustard
Homemade Condiments
With summer quickly approaching, I have thoughts of backyard barbeques, trips
to the beach with my Hibachi, and camping. Lots and lots of camping. The one
thing that we use a lot of on these long warm summer days is condiments. We
need mustard for the hotdogs and mayo for the hamburgers and ketchup for
everything. It is almost impossible to buy condiments that are not in a plastic
bottle. I cringe when I think of the plastic leaching into our food. Especially
when exposed to the warmth of summer. So here is an alternative: Make your
own condiments and keep them in glass Mason jars.
There is, of course, another reason to make your condiments at home. It is why
we mountain mamas make all we can at home. It is so we know exactly what
goes into the food that is fed to our kids. And let’s not forget to factor in the cost.
Making anything at home takes time but usually also saves money. That’s the
trade-off. Some simply don’t have the time or prefer the convenience. No one
can judge; sometimes we all succumb to convenience. For me, I strive for the
ideal but don’t give myself a hard time when I just can’t make it. Trying is actually the goal. Sometimes you have to get that squeezy bottle of ketchup, mayo, or
mustard from the grocery store.
Classic Whole Grain Mustard
This is a simple coarse mustard that’s perfect for your brats. Play around with the
type of beer Add extra brown sugar for a spicy-sweet mustard.
1/2 cup mustard seeds, a combination of brown and yellow about a 50/50 ratio
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup beer (you can play around with the type of beer. The better the beer the
better the taste)
A pinch of kosher salt
1 tbsp brown sugar
In a small bowl, combine the mustard seeds, vinegar, beer and salt. Stir to combine. Cover and let the mustard seeds soak for about 24 hours.
Add the brown sugar to the mixture, and blend in a food processor or blender
until combined. Store in a glass mason jar in the fridge; flavors will meld after a
day.
And sometimes you can make homemade mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard.
Homemade Mayonnaise
Ingredients:
4 egg yolks at room temperature
1 Tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
1 Tsp regular or Dijon mustard (or ½ tsp dried mustard)
Salt and pepper
⅔ cup olive oil
⅔ cup coconut oil (warm) or other healthy oil (macadamia works well)
Instructions:
Put egg yolks into
blender or bowl and
whisk/blend until
smooth Add lemon juice or vinegar,
mustard and spices
and blend until
mixed SLOWLY add
oil while blending
or whisking at low
speed, starting with
olive oil. Start with a
drop at a time until it
starts to emulsify and
then keep adding
slowly until all oil is
incorporated. Store
in fridge up to 1
week.
Homemade Ketchup
Ingredients:
5 lbs fresh tomatoes
(the better tasting the
tomato, the better
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by clutter and mess
and overlook the good
features of the house.
• Pack up and move
out as much “stuff ” as
you can. Overpacked
closets and cabinets
give off the idea that
there is not enough
storage. Not good.
What’s the Scoop on Staging?
“Staging” refers to home staging for real estate. The purpose of staging is to
help homes that are for sale “show” at their best while on the market. Even in a
market where homes are in great demand, staging can help potential buyers see
the value of the home and begin to picture themselves living there. It is also an
important piece in your Agent’s marketing plan. Take their advice when they
discuss the value of staging. Take a look at photos online of houses for sale.
Which are most appealing? The empty ones or the tastefully and simply staged
ones? And doesn’t every seller want to get offers above their asking price?
Yes I know that is quite
a list! And there are
so many more tips. I
could go on and on.
The great thing is that
all these activities also
help you get packed
and ready to move,
all while adding value
to your home and
property. When in
doubt, call in a pro.
Home staging is part of
my business at Design
Me By Mahlah. I have
developed a great
affordable, fast, and effective style of staging
and have had fantastic
results. You can always
call me for advice consultations by the hour or for a quote on staging.
If your home is currently for sale or you have plans to sell soon, here are some
tips for you. If you find that you will still be occupying your home while it’s on
the market, these tips will be even more valuable to you. In fact, even if you are
not thinking of selling at the moment, these are great tips that can create a tidy
sense of order in your home while you are still living there enjoying it.
•
Clean EVERYTHING in sight! Check for cobwebs, dusty ceiling fans, stains
on the carpet, windows, etc.
•
Check your curb appeal. Plant some colorful flowers, mow the lawn, trim
shrubs. The front door is the first thing buyers see up close. Is it covered in
dirt and webs?
•
Paint can transform a house inside and out. This is a worthwhile expense
when getting ready to sell. Avoid “hospital white” and instead choose neutrals with warmth. Definitely paint rooms that have overly bright accent
walls and kid’s rooms that may be too typically blue or pink. Buyers don’t
want to have to immediately paint when they move in.
•
Consider the arrangement of your furniture. Are the rooms crowded?
Remove some pieces. Is there a good flow through each room? Make sure
that people are able to easily walk through and that the best views are not
blocked or hard to get to.
•
Make sure all light bulbs throughout the house are working.
•
Hang fresh towels in the bathrooms. Keep the toilet lid down. (My biggest
pet peeve is to see a toilet seat up in listing photos).
•
Have fresh flowers around the house.
•
Keep beds made and well fluffed.
•
Keep pet items like food bowls and crates tidy or put away. Kitty boxes clean
and the back yard poo free.
~ Mahlah Karpavage
About the Columnist:
Mahlah Karpavage is an Interior Designer, Home
Stager, and Organizing Consultant. She has a BFA in
Interior Architecture & Design from the Academy of Art
University, SF. She opened her business Design Me By
Mahlah in 2011 in Santa Cruz County.
www.designmebymahlah.com
[email protected]
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SLV HISTORY
Alexander Hotel
“Noted Dining Resort is Total Loss”
by Lisa Robinson
On the north corner of West Park Avenue once stood a grand hotel complex
called the Boulder House. This 1897 Sanborn Fire Insurance map shows the extent of the property. The photograph, a recent addition to the San Lorenzo Valley
Museum collection, depicts the front office at a time when the Denison Family
operated the hotel. The donor, a Denison descendant, allowed the Museum to
scan the family’s collection of historic photographs.
George Denison was born in Pennsylvania. He was a prolific hotel operator; other hotels he operated included the Commercial Hotel located where
Johnnie’s Super is today, the Park House, located just outside Ben Lomond, and
the Denison House on the corner of Pacific Avenue and Walnut Street in Santa
Cruz, among several others.
George married Santa Cruz native Soila Grazia and together they had ten
children. Soila, whose parents were Santa Cruz native Malania Gonzales and
Frenchman Bertrand Grazia was a Gonzales/Rodriquez descendant whose
family came to Alta California during the Mission period. She was born in Santa
Cruz just one year after California had become the 31st State in the Union. Their
son, Andrew, became the Boulder Creek postmaster and later ran a stage line.
He also operated the hotel for a while with Mrs. Fannie Welch.
George was also an avid fisherman
and described as “an Isaac Walton of
State reputation.” He died in 1910, his
wife in 1926. The Alexander Hotel, or
“Alec’s,” which had been operating on
the site since 1872, was destroyed by
fire in 1933. Had it not been for the
hero of the fire, 72 year old dishwasher Jack Hodge, who was awakened
by an explosion, he, six hotel guests,
and members of the Alexander family
might have perished in the blaze.
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-COMMUNITY CALENDAR-
May-June 2015
Friday May 15
Eat Like a Greek May 15- 17
Join us for the 9th Annual Greek Food Faire in
downtown Santa Cruz! This three day event features
a huge array of authentic Greek food and desserts,
including crowd pleasers like moussaka, spanakopita, roasted lamb shanks (including many vegetarian
selections) and a huge assortment of handmade
Greek pastries. At the Kafeneio, authentic handwhipped Greek frappes will be available - you won’t
find this delicious drink stateside! Entertainment
includes live Greek music by The Spartan Band.
FREE 223 Church Street Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA livelikeagreek.com
Saturday May 16
THE TRAMP AND THE ROUGHRIDER
A living history presentation that brings to life
the extraordinary encounter between President
Theodore Roosevelt and naturalist John Muir that
led to the protection of 200 million acres of forest
wilderness. Stars Lee Stetson as John Muir and Alan
Sutterfield as President Roosevelt. General seating.
Donation to Mountain Parks Foundation is requested.Big Basin Redwoods State Park - Campfire
Center21600 Big Basin Way Boulder Creek, CA 831335-3174 mountainparks.org
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm On the River Summer Concert
Series Saturday
Ben Lomond Park. Presented by the Ben Lomond
Business Association, the event is a benefit for KIA
Honor Flag which supports fallen soldiers and their
families.
Saturday May 23
9:00 am Felton Remembers Memorial Weekend
Parade. Held annually on the Saturday of Memorial
Weekend, this is one of the community’s favorite
events. Parade then art festival in the covered bridge
park
10:00 - 5:00 pm 34TH ANNUAL CIVIL WAR
BATTLES AND ENCAMPMENT
Visit encampments of Union & Confederate soldiers.
See battles at one of the West’s longest-running Civil
War reenactments. Roaring Camp Railroads 5401
Graham Hill Road Felton, CA 831-335-4484 roaringcamp.com May 23 - 25
Sunday May 24
12-6pm Music and Art Festival At Junction Park
BCRPD Fundraiser
at Junction Park. Music includes Who’s Holdin
4:45pm Dirty Girls 3pm Silvercloud 1:30pm JNJ
Dynamite 12pm Food Service from BC Brewery
Bounce House Games and Beer and Wine
Saturday May 30 & Sunday May 31
REDWOOD MOUNTAIN FAIRE
Music lovers, arts and crafts aficionados, people of
all ages, will enjoy this remarkable festival, coming
the weekend of May 30 & 31, 2015. The Faire promises a wide range of music styles on two stages, to appeal to all ages, with art and crafts, exciting children’s
activities, and excellent food and beverages, including local micro-brews and wines, while it benefits a
wide range of nonprofit and service organizations..
Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road Felton, CA
831-216-6535 slvrmf.com
Friday June 5
First Friday Felton Art Walk
A collection of centrally located shops in downtown
Felton hosting vibrant local artists and craftspeople.
FREE.
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Saturday June 6
First Saturday Arboretum Tours
Come see what’s in bloom in the UCSC gardens
this month. Meet at Norrie’s Gift Shop at 11am.
Admission $5 per adult, 6-17 years $2, under 6
years old free. 1156 High Street UCSC Campus
Arboretum Gift Shop Santa Cruz, CA 831-427-2998
arboretum.ucsc.edu
Saturday June 13
Flea Market at Junction Park
8:30 am -2:30 pm 2nd Saturdays April- October
Space rental: $15 Junction Park Music from 11:00
am -1:00 pm To sign up for a space call 338-4144
Save the Date
June 21 Father’s Day : Don’t Forget Dad
Celebrate Father’s Day in the park by honoring some
of the remarkable men in Big Basin park’s history.
FREE Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big
Basin Way Boulder Creek, CA 831-338-8860
Fourth of July Activities
Bring out the entire family and friends for a funfilled day of games, live music and an all-American
barbecue. Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham
Hill Road Felton, CA 831-335-4484
Boulder Creek Fourth of July Parade
Santa Cruz Mountains Sol Festival
Two-day music festival with Yonder Mountain String
Band, Brett Dennen - Keith Greeninger, Keller
Williams Grateful Grass (with Michael Kang &
Keith Moseley), Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers, Tim
Flannery & Lunatic Fringe and Melvin Seals & Spirit
of 76. Beer and wine garden, food and merchandise
booths. Roaring Camp Meadows 5401 Graham Hill
Road Felton, CA 831-335-4484
July 19- SCM Makers Market! Second market of the
year featuring the work of local artisans and crafters,
FREE live local music by Olde Blue, The Spurs, and
Acoustic Shadows, and of course homemade food!
Come on out and bring the whole family for a fun
day in the mountains, 10am-5pm.
www.scmmakersmarket.com
Sept. 5 & 6 Santa Cruz Mountain Art Wine and
Music Festival. Two full days of sun fun art music
and Libations. Its what living in the mountains is
all about. Located at Garahan Park,just north of
Boulder Creek
Ongoing
Boulder Creek Flea Market in Junction Park
8:30 am -2:30 pm 2nd Saturdays April- October
Space rental: $15 Junction Park Music from 11:00
am -1:00 pm To sign up for a space call 338-4144
San Lorenzo Valley women in business. SCM
Business Girls meets every Thursday 9am - 10am at
Felton Satellite 6265 Hwy 9 Felton, CA
Boulder Creek Business Association meeting 6pm
- 7pm first Wednesday of each month at the IOOF
building upstairs Hwy 9 at Forrest Street Boulder
Creek
BC Parks and Recreation Board meeting 7pm - 9pm
first Wednesday of each month at the Boulder Creek
Parks and Rec Department 13333 Middleton Ave
Boulder Creek
The Mountain Spirit Writing Group meets on the
1st Wednesday of the month from 5pm to 7pm lead
by Wendy Ledger. This group is designed to support
and inspire writers of all levels. We request a $15
donation for the class. Bring a notebook and pen. It’s
time to write. Mountain Spirit 6299 Hwy 9 Felton,
CA
Dance your Amazing Workout with belly dance
instructor Kristy Aguirre as she teaches the steps of
traditional belly dance! Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm
learn traditional Middle Eastern movements passed
down for generations around the world. Mountain
Spirit 6299 Hwy 9 Felton, CA
Classified
Have something to sell? List it in the Santa
Cruz Mountain Bulletin. Very reasonable rates.
831-338-7262
There is a need for loving, stable families to care
for children of all age groups all over Santa Cruz
County. Be an adoptive or foster parent to a child,
adolescent or teen. Learn more at the monthly orientation meeting hosted by Santa Cruz County Family
and Children’s Services, held the first Wednesday
of each month at the Live Oak Family Resource
Center, 1740 17th Ave., Santa Cruz. The next meeting is 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, May 6. For information
or to sign up for an orientation, please go to www.
fostercare4kids.com or call Consuelo Chavarria at
831-345-2700.
Huge Estate Sale of long time Boulder Creek family
on 5/28/2015-5/31/2015 9-3pm. at 4 Blackstone
Court Boulder Creek, Ca 95006. Beautiful furniture,
collectables, art, golf clubs and much more. Go to
highregardestatesales.org for photos.
The San Lorenzo Valley
Museum Wants You!
If you enjoy connecting with people and sharing
the rich history of our community, we would love
to have you volunteer with us! There are many ways
in which volunteering with the San Lorenzo Valley
Museum could enrich your experiences.
But don’t take our word for it. Hear from some of
our current volunteers:
Lucia Maclean, who directs our history programs:
“I have fun volunteering here; I love the history and
getting visitors excited about our past.”
Arabella Strong, who manages the retail sales of our
many history books: “I love the community—the
small-town atmosphere—and I love meeting people.”
Frank Sandt, who has volunteered with the museum
for more than 25 years, says he enjoys being a docent
and sharing stories of our past.
Georgie Guyer, who has served as a docent for several years, says, “Being in the museum, I get to hear
people tell their stories and they connect with the
hi story.”
Patricia White says she loves history and museums
and enjoys being a part of it all.
SLV Water District Meeting 7pm every third
Thursday of the month at the SLV Water district
office 13060 Hwy 9 Boulder Creek
Lynda Phillips, the Museum’s Executive Director,
says that she became involved because she wanted
to learn more about the history of the community
where she lives. “The best part is interacting with
people, and showing them how special, rich and interesting the stories are. I’m constantly amazed about
the history that people share with us.”
Boulder Creek Family Crafts at the Boulder Creek
Library 3pm – 4:30 pm 13390 W Park Ave Boulder
Creek
To learn more about our many volunteer positions,
call the museum at 831-338-8382, or visit www.
slvmuseum.com.
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LOCAL SERVICES
Auto Repair
Construction
George Galt’s Mobile
Repair Service
“Steel Healing”
A.R.D. # 00186563
831-338-3660
Box 931 Boulder Creek, CA
95006
Bookkeeping
The Plumber
Steve Briscoe
CA Contractor #479302
Office: 831-338-7129 Cell: 408-234-1847
[email protected]
www.briscoeconstruction.com
Bookkeeping &
Business Management
Electric
Classes/Events
Serving local businesses & residences since
1985
Subpanels, Remodels, Generator
Installations, Lighting Design, New
Construction, Troubleshooting,
Emergency Service
Jeff Sheets / C-10 Lic#639615
DBA- Alternative Power & Electric
831-338-6644
831-359-5909
P.O. Box 1692
Boulder Creek, CA
[email protected]
Garimo’s Real
Soap Studio
6225 Hwy. 9, Felton
Handmaking organic soaps
from local and sustainably
sourced ingredients. Soap
making demonstration and
classes.
GreatBarsofSoap.com
garimo@GreatBarsofSoap.
com
Cleaning
Women at Work
Residential Cleaning
Free Estimates
Bonded & Insured
831-338-9383
831-338-9237
womenatworkcleaningservice.com
Happy Energetic
House Cleaning
Been cleaning 10+ years,
have great references. I am
also pretty handy if you
ever need help with small
projects around the house.
831-421-2634
List your business in
our Local Services
section!
Affordable rates. Call the
SCM Bulletin today! 831338-7262
Plumbers
Electric Electric Co.
Plumbing Repairs & Drain Service
Serving Locally Since 1991.
Call James Gullo
831-338-6774 / 831-247-3669
Salons
Tara Bong Hair Color & Design
Fridge Salon
75 Mount Herman Rd. Scotts Valley
408-529-3417
Trash & Recycling
Kunz Valley Trash
Recycling and Hauling
Weekly, Bi-weekly, & Monthly Pick-ups
www.kunzvalleytrash.com
[email protected]
831-338-9050
Event Planning
Tree Services
Beneath the Redwoods
Richard’s Tree Service
Weddings, Parties, & Events
Boulder Creek, CA
831.278.1613
beneaththeredwoods.com
Handyman
SLV Handyman
Locally based.
No job too small!
Give John a call
831-588-8377
Matthew Sigmund
Handyman & Custom Woodworking
If you can dream it, we can make it!
Call for a free quote.
831-241-3036
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Voted #1 in the Valley
831-338-9294
Travis Tree Professionals
Every time we cut, we plant two.
Bob Pilgreen
831-338-6361 / 831-588-2306
A Team Tree Service
Licensed, Insured, Workers’ Comp,
Affordable, 24 Hour Emergency Calls.
Contractor License # 991861
831-338-2175
Yoga
Steve Driscal
Join us for Yoga - Chair/ Gentle Yoga
Now moved to the Highland Park Senior
Center, Thursdays 1:00-2:00 pm
$12 sliding scale
Pest Control
Beginning & Ongoing Intermediate
Levels : Boulder Creek Golf & Country
Club, Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00 am
Drywall patches and repair
831-706-6520
Mountain Home Pest Control
Termites & General Pests
Botanical Alternatives Avaliable
FREE Competitive Bids
831-338-0888
The Healing Center in Felton
Sundays, 10:00 - 11:30 am
For more info: Call Ruth 831-336-3560
List your business in our Local
Services section!
Affordable rates. Call the SCM Bulletin
today! 831-338-7262
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Arts & Music
A look at the local art scene in SLV
Harmony in the
Valley of the Moon
by Julie Horner
Two girls sit singing in an old Chevrolet, fiddle and mandolin in playful duet and
voices blended together in sweet harmony. The Chevy, though firmly grounded
and rusting resolutely on Boulder Creek acreage among a dozen other relics of
bygone byways, makes one imagine this pair hitting the road, Thelma and Louise,
Devil-may-care.
Formed by long-time friends, Justine Lucas and Lee White, Moonshine Jelly got its
start in San Francisco driven by Justine’s innate gift for songwriting and Lee’s ability
to easily harmonize. Both women are accomplished multi-instrumentalists who are
at ease accompanying themselves on fiddle, mandolin, and guitar. Joined by Kent
Kessinger on acoustic guitar and 5-string banjo, the trio captivates with a blend of
original and traditional songs. Moonshine Jelly uses dynamic harmonies and bold arrangements to explore music influenced by Celtic, Eastern European and Americana
genres with a pinch of gypsy jazz for piquant.
And there is strong sense of the gypsy wanderer among the members. Lee is a full
time musician who splits her weeks between Boulder Creek, Oakland, and San
Francisco, fiddle strapped to her back ready to busk on the street, join music friends
for impromptu performances, or teach. A fiery singer, Lee says, “I love to harmonize.”
And she’s obviously gotten good at it. To her it’s about the atmosphere, the sound.
You can hear Lee’s vocal strength on her CD recorded with The Gallowglasses, a San
Francisco Bay Area-based Celtic band.
She also speaks several languages and studies traditional song in its native tongue
from around the world. Songs sung in a foreign language with unfamiliar rhythms
and unexpected harmonies is exceptionally haunting to listen to and is a passionate
area of study for those who learn it appreciatively as a cultural treasure to preserve
and hand down.
Lee grew up in a musical family and learned to “go with the flow” at a very young age
picking up old time, Celtic, and bluegrass music by ear from her folks and their contemporaries. She began to study fiddle formally at age 11, but it wasn’t until she went
to Alasdair Frasier’s Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School at Camp Campbell
in the Santa Cruz Mountains that she “unlocked the desire” to play with her peers.
A true roving spirit, Justine literally ran away to join the circus and spends most of
her time on the road performing for circus, clown, and sideshow troupes on the West
Coast of the US and traveling internationally with a variety of circus productions.
Touted as an extraordinarily gifted minimalist avant-garde singer-writer, she captures
audiences with her storytelling. Lee says, “Justine has this wonderful personality” that
enables her to network easily and engage with audiences live and through film and her
audio recordings.
Justine has produced two solo CDs, and Lee joins her on the latest, “Untangling.”
Although Moonshine Jelly is relatively new, Justine and Lee have several atmospheric
YouTube videos that showcase their exquisite musical ability as a duo and as a trio
with Kent.
Kent is an Oakland-based filmmaker whose area of interest centers upon homelessness, human freedom, and migration issues. His work takes him around the world to
capture evocative, often troubling politically charged subject matter. From Honduras
to Mexico, Skid Row to the Rainbow Gathering, his talent documenting human experience through film translates plaintively to the ear with Moonshine Jelly. Originally
from Durham, North Carolina, Kent is influenced by Doc Watson, Philipp Glass, Jose
Gonzales, and the Rev. Gary Davis. Kent also plays with Justine’s band, The Jaunting
Martyrs.
These three free-spirited musicians don’t let moss grow too long under their feet. After
their upcoming show at Boulder Creek’s lille aeske Performance Series on Friday, May
29, they’re off to Humboldt, Oregon, Seattle, and Vancouver. Hot fiddle, intimate vocals, unpredictable harmonies, and formidable songwriting and musical strength will
carry this bluegrass-Celtic-gypsy-swing folk band straight into your psyche.
On the web: http://www.moonshinejelly.org/
On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Moonshine-Jelly/453880751460211
Julie Horner is an Irish folk musician and writer living in the Santa Cruz Mountains,
California. Email: [email protected]
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Iron, Wood and Fiber – lille aeske Art House Annex & Gallery
Photos by Adriane White Photography
by Julie Horner
Framed in a spray of electric snowflakes behind watery glass, John Updike’s
words hung in pieces; simply arranged snips of cut paper that read, “The days are
short, the sun a spark hung thin between the dark and the dark.” This discovery
framed within the tall window that so struck my curiosity was a mid-winter
stirring of life foreshadowing an intriguing new downtown destination soon to
bloom in Boulder Creek.
Inspired from the Danish words for “little box,” lille æske is an art house collective inspired by owners James Mackessy and Sarah Farrell Mackessy’s relationship with intimate spaces. The couple has lived and created together in the renovated back rooms of this downtown space for some time – the gallery, which
is now open to the public, is the extension of their journey to create objects of
intrigue, honesty, and beauty for the home utilizing wood, paper, metal, rope,
leather, and other natural materials.
Once inside this warming place, the unusually vaulted wood ceiling immediately
held me enthrall, built plank-by-plank by James and hung along its length with
vintage theater spotlights. It was like stepping reverently into a place of worship,
surrounded at every turn by found objects and relics repurposed; a matrimony
of reclaimed wood to reworked iron, wood grain and linocut prints hung against
smooth white walls all somehow woven together in a tapestry of pure mini-
malist, rustic simplicity. The dry, sweet aromas of herbs and handmade paper
combined evocatively with the scents of leather, jute, natural plant dyes, a hint of
earthy oils and the salt of human hands on vintage metal tools.
James is the furniture maker. He loves wood. Using reclaimed timber, old fences,
barn wood, and salvaged pieces, he joins organic suppleness with the inorganic
sturdiness of iron and steel. “The fact that wood is grown and has life brings the
story to the space.” Using light fabrication skills to marry the wood to iron, the
thrill is in working with materials that have come from the earth in one form or
another.
He also creates hand-rubbings on paper from the grain of the cut wood. “The
rubbings create an illusion of two-dimension, there is a story hard-coded in the
wood’s surface…where the wood was cut, where a branch was…there are a lot of
things happening.”
Sarah loves paper, textiles, mixed media, and the art of placement. She carefully designs the expressive window installations that passersby have enjoyed for
nearly a year. Each has had its own whimsy, introspective nuance and message
to share, ultimately showcasing the Mackessy’s ability to dream, build and create.
The installations are also a declaration of independence together and an invitation to explore the story of home, telling it through the objects
Sarah and James design and make.
But objects d’art are not the only offering being presented
in this gorgeous venue. The Mackessy’s have also dreamed
up “Events @ the ænnex” by reservation in the gallery. The
Supper Table Series features local culinary artists curating
extraordinary meals in a unique family style setting, and the
Performance Series showcases guest artists for an intimate
journey into their works. Says James, “Whether filling stomachs
or observing things of beauty, everyone is looking for a new
experience.”
The Mackessy’s goal is to promote an artisan way of thinking.
Lille aeske is the staging ground, a multi-faceted hub for art,
performance, and the culinary to bring different types of people
together in one inviting space. “Whether it’s a dinner, a piece of
art, a piece of furniture, we’re looking to share stories in a visceral sense and to forge friendships across the spectrum.” They
invite you to share in the journey.
On the web: http://www.lilleaeske.com/
On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lilleaeske
Julie Horner is an Irish folk musician and writer living in the
Santa Cruz Mountains, California. Email: [email protected]
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The Road Home Begins With Us. . .
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