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Obituary: Dorene Elaine Stier

Dorene Elaine Stier

Dispatch Log (Feb. 20, 2015)

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Plain Talk About Food: Dungeness Crab Cakes — my favorite seafood

Be careful what you wish for … it might be more than you can handle. That thought immediately came to mind that late afternoon while staring down the hallway of my apartment building.

Performing Arts Center for Scotts Valley breaks ground

The Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild recently began demolition of the interior of what’s left of Scotts Valley’s Roller Rink in preparation for a new performing arts center.

Commentary: Measure N vote means difference between affordable water and financial disaster

We believe very strongly that merger with San Lorenzo Valley Water District is the best way forward for the health, safety, and financial well-being of the people of Lompico. We are also aware that we were each elected to this Board by voters who wish us — and expect us — to finalize the merger. We have done everything that we can to bring the issue to this point. Now it’s once again in the hands of the voters. We urge you to vote “yes” on Measure N.

Letters & Shout-outs (Feb. 13, 2015)

Letter: Lompico, SLV water merger not in residents’ best interests

Let’s Go Fishin’: Beaches provide warm weather and hot fishing

The long period between storms has brought nice weather for beachgoers and anglers in pursuit of perch. Wintertime perch fishing can be a hot pick and this year it is an exceptional choice. Barred surfperch have been plentiful this winter and now is the time.

New faces (Feb. 13, 2015)

Lyra Carlene Aluffi, a 6-pound 15-ounce girl, was born to Mackenzie Fitz (Rickard) and Michael Louis Aluffi of Ben Lomond at Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center in Santa Cruz. She was born at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2015.

The Mountain Gardener: Will any plants thrive in dry shade?

Looking out the window on a rainy day, I forget that spot way back in the shade in the back of the garden will be bone dry come summer. It’s too far away to water conveniently very often with a hose, and extending the irrigation for just that one area under the trees in the shade is not practical.

Healthy Living: Heart-healthy chocolate decadence

The gift of chocolate is often considered one of love and affection. Wrapping the true decadence of chocolate in a bundle of heart-healthy ingredients — with the special touch of something homemade — makes the following recipes treasures to behold.

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