Opinion

EDITOR,

EDITOR,

Until it happens to your town, this sort of news seems like another distant struggle. When we — residents of Boulder Creek — discovered that a 50-foot cell tower had been proposed smack in the heart of their historic downtown, we were shattered. We are currently in a battle with Verizon over the location of a proposed cell tower. We are asking the county of Santa Cruz to uphold the county code and deny this application. The third hearing is set for 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at the county building, 701 Ocean Street, 5th floor in Santa Cruz.

EDITOR,

Most of us are aware of the amazing community we live in, my son and I know firsthand and vow never to take it for granted. My son Jerry broke his neck four years ago. Life for us changed in an instant and will never be the same again. This wonderful community has rallied time and again on our behalf, the love and support that has been shown to us is overwhelming and we are so appreciative. The past year was spent raising funds to take Jerry to Thailand for stem cell treatment. When my efforts were exhausted the great people of this community once again rallied on our behalf. I would like to give a special acknowledgement to Patty Swan, Mike Pander, Debbie Edington, the Ghost Mountain Riders, MC Club and Monty of Monty's Log Cabin for working so hard to organize a fundraising event "Coyote Hotlap" to benefit Jerry.  In addition I would like to thank Sharon Ferry, Donna Padia and Debbie Edington for helping me plan a spaghetti feed. Thank you to Kelsey Brose for your beautiful voice, the band the Leftovers you guys rocked, and all who helped cook, serve, and clean up. Most importantly thank you ALL who made contributions for Jerry's treatment! We are truly blessed to call this community home. You can read about our family here: www.followingjerry.com

EDITOR,

EDITOR,

Among the few things that we truly fear in the San Lorenzo Valley are mountain lions, flooding, earth quakes, and fires.  When a state entity institutes a program to help combat one of them, it should make sense that it would be whole-heartedly embraced.  However, that has not been the case for Cal Fire’s Fire Prevention “Fee” that was first levied upon Valley home-owners in 2012.  Come October 10th we will be paying our second round of fees.

    The Lompico County Water District will be holding a Public Hearing to discuss the proposed rate increase. These hearings are a mere formality. Nothing discussed will change the minds of the Board of Directors. The only avenue available to those in opposition to the rate increase is to send a letter, directly to the Lompico County Water District office, stating your opposition to the rate increase. If 255 letters are received representing a majority of the meter holders, (simply being a voter is not enough) in opposition to the rate increase it will be blocked. Otherwise, the Board of Directors will pass the rate increase with a simple majority vote.