Friends of Hospice thank all of those from the ScottsValley community for supporting the 32nd Oktoberfest at the Community Center on Sunday, Oct. 4th. It was an amazing event that included live and silent auctions, delicious German food, beer from Discretion Brewing and festive music.

It was so great to see the Press Banner highlighting all the artists who are showed in the San LorenzoValley for Open Studios on October 3 and 4.

This in an open letter to each of the customers of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District and a request that you consider the opportunity to object to yet another rate hike.

Dear Editor,

On Sunday night, September 13, a couple came in my restaurant to dine in the lounge area. The bartender went to wait on them and she was treated rudely and with no respect from that couple. She turned the table over to our waiter, Justin, who also was treated rudely and received complaints about the drinks, food, service and the restaurant in general.

Firearms are a sensitive matter. Remarkably, both sides of this topic consider safety their number one concern, even if they approach it in different ways.

My name is Llewellyn Blaire Burt. My father was Llewellyn Bill Burt. He was principal of BoulderCreekElementary School for many years. My brother Barry taught school at Quail Hollow for decades. I attended SLV Elementary and High school, graduating class of 68.

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District announced that through its Leak Detection Program, the District has repaired dozens of leaks on its underground water mains, estimated to save millions of gallons of water annually.