The Kiwanis is planning its charitable efforts through 2010. In addition to helping with the Mountain Charlie Bike Race for the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation, the club will help with the Scotts Valley Criterium, a new bike race in Scotts Valley scheduled for May 16, as well as three Music in the Park performances this summer.

EDITOR,

The recent proposal for a medical marijuana outlet in Scotts Valley raises many questions, most of which I leave to those who know best about law enforcement, zoning, liability and other legal considerations. But underlying all of this is the question of the application of marijuana (Cannabis sativa) to the treatment of medical problems.

Scotts Valley girls teams set to enter SCCAL second round

The Scotts Valley High girls basketball team finished the regular season in third place in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League, the best finish a Scotts Valley varsity basketball team has had.

EDITOR,

Cheers to County Supervisor Dene Bustichi in his commentary last week about school funding. But why a parcel tax? It’s time to turn off the tax spigot and force government at all levels to live within its means — that is to say, within our means. Is it really unreasonable to have to choose between attracting and keeping good teachers and funding new facilities? Families and small businesses make choices like that every day.

Friday, Feb. 19