Datebook (Dec. 19, 2014)
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Valley People: Twin Lakes pastor brings energy, enthusiasm to county flock
Rene Schlaepfer, senior pastor of Twin Lakes Church in Aptos, has an incredible ability to reach out and transform others with his message about God's unconditional love and grace. He is known for his practical, relevant teaching, and contemporary style as well as for the enthusiasm and high energy he brings to his countywide congregation — which includes many from the Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley.
Plain Talk About Food: Jams and jellies and the human heart
I came across the following sentence in a magazine a few years ago in my doctor’s office: “Never stop doing things for others,” I read; “sometimes those little things occupy the biggest part of their human hearts.”
The Mountain Gardener: Create holiday cheer with a wreath
After a hiatus last year, I again had the pleasure to join my neighbors at their annual wreath-making party. This is the 11th year this group has gotten together “rain or shine” according to hosts Barb Kelly and Martha Radcliffe.
Santa Cruz Trains: Tales of Gold Gulch and Forest Lakes
Contrary to popular belief, the California Gold Rush was not a two-year affair and was not localized to the Sierra foothills; the lust for gold spread to every corner of the state including the slopes of Ben Lomond Mountain.
The Mountain Gardener: Holiday plants in a home with pets and small children
Throughout the year, we enjoy many types of plants in the house. But it’s during the winter, as we spend more time inside, that we really come to appreciate them.
Your Health: Holiday safety for children
With the holidays upon us, I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about holiday safety — especially for our children. I will discuss just a few of the many recommended safety precautions.
It’s Your Money: Planning retirement in a post-pension economy
If you’re old enough to remember how Santa’s Village Road in Scotts Valley got its name, you’re old enough to be thinking about retirement.
Datebook (Dec. 12, 2014)
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Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley council seats
Mike Zeller, the director of programming and project delivery for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, is the relative newcomer on the Scotts Valley...













