HEALTH UPDATE 2015
As many of you know, two years ago I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the plasma cells in the bone marrow. It was put into remission after 2 1/2 months of chemotherapy. It took awhile to get back to my old self again but for the past year, other than the neuropathy of my feet, I feel great. I returned to work half time last October and was happy to be "back in the saddle" again, doing the work that I love to do.
New Faces (October 9, 2015)
Liliana Azeria, a 7-pound 2-ounce girl, was born to Sarah Lorraine Heffernan and Michael Allen Sedik, of ScottsValley at DominicanHospital in Santa Cruz. She was born on September 21, 2015 at 12:58 p.m.
The Mountain Gardener: “Color in the Garden”
I’m starting to see a little fall color showing in some trees and shrubs. Might not be much, but I’m always optimistic about such events. When I was in Wyoming, the aspen and maples were beginning to turn red and gold and shrubs with berries acted like bird magnets. During this fall planting season, look again at where a low water use plant that turns color or grows fruit in the fall, might be a great addition to your garden.
The ill effects of mouth breathing
If you experience anxiety, runny/stuffy nose, asthma, fatigue, insomnia, heart problems, and even obesity, you may be falling victim to one of the most rarely identified obstacles to optimal health: over-breathing. The vast majority of us take in far too much air than required, typically by mouth breathing, which can contribute to or even cause some of these common health complaints.
The Mountain Gardener: Great Grasses for The Santa Cruz Mountains
Recently I took a road trip to see some of our great country. The SawtoothMountains in Idaho, the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone in Wyoming have been on my bucket list to visit for a long time. In addition to the amazing places I visited and the buffalo, elk and bald eagles that I got to see up close and personal, I was able to take a look at passing gardens of people who live in harsh climates and get some tips on plants that survive and thrive in these conditions. If you are looking for tougher plants for your own garden to add this fall planting season here are some ideas.
San Lorenzo Valley & Scotts Valley Meal and Food Programs (October 2015)
Tuesdays, noon at the Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, across from Rite-Aid, 335-6900.“Free Lunch Tuesday.”Tuesdays through Saturdays (also 4th Mondays). At the Valley Churches United, Food Pantry and Food Distribution programs.Tuesday –Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. The 1st and 3rd Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. are for seniors only. USDA Distribution on 4th Monday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For SLV, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon residents. Ben Lomond, corner of Highway 9 across from Ben Lomond Market, 336-8258.Wednesdays, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Dr, Scotts Valley (next to the fire station), 438-3633. Food Distribution.Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the St. John’s Catholic Church, down from Rite-Aid, Highway 9 and Russell, Felton. 335-4657. “Thursday Lunch.”Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Highway 9, across from Rite Aid, Felton. 335-6600. Food Distribution.Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. 438-4360. Food Distribution.Fridays, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Gate Way Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. 438-0646. "Fridays at Five" food distribution.Sunday, October 18, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Redwood Christian Center, 6869 Highway 9, Felton (at Fall Creek Dr., near San Lorenzo Valley High School). 335-5307. Lunch.Sunday, October 25, 2:00 p.m. at the SS Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 9980 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, north of town, 336-2228. Dinner.Meals on Wheels, hot meals at dining centers in Ben Lomond (Monday through Frday) and Scotts Valley (Wednesday). Meals delivered (if eligible). Reservation required, $2.50 requested donation, for age 60+ (limited exceptions). www.communitybridges.org/meals 464-3180Grey Bears Brown Bag Program, weekly bag of produce to be picked up in Ben Lomond, Felton, or Scotts Valley. Delivery available for homebound seniors. $30 annual membership fee, for age 55+. www.greybears.org 479-1055Except as noted, all programs are free of charge — Phone numbers provided because schedules are subject to change.Submit Changes/Additions to [email protected]
National Merit Scholarship Commendations
San Lorenzo Valley High School principal, Karen van Putten, announced that Katie Maxwell and Sage Pell have been named Commended Students in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to these scholastically talented seniors.
SLV Quail Creek 4-H and ScottsValley 4-H Club at the County Fair
The big, and we mean really BIG, winner at the Santa Cruz County Fair was a 1300 lb. steer which won “Grand Champion Market Steer (beef cattle)” shown by Quail Creek 4-H member Steven Katawicz. (See photo on page 1.)
Art contest for kids
San LorenzoValley children are getting the chance to be creative while helping bring awareness to the San LorenzoValley air quality issues created largely by wood burning smoke heating during the winter.
2015 Open Studios
The goal of the Open Studios Art Tour is to get artists and art fans together. All across Santa CruzCounty, artists open their studios and their supporters go on tour. The public visits the studios and meet the artists. The visitors get to see how the artist does his or her work and can buy art directly from the source.
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