Editor’s Notes: Raving about the Faves
In this issue of the Press-Banner, you will find the third annual Valley Faves and Raves special section.
Newcomer takes in new farmers market
Saturday’s farmers market represented a new beginning for Scotts Valley. It was a coming-of-age event, a celebration of the community’s maturity, a joining with other towns that have long had farmers markets. It was a signal that Scotts Valley has arrived.
Your Health: Don’t be a fall guy
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency-room visits for those older than 65. The risk of falling increases with age and is greater for women than men. Falls are also the leading cause of death from injury among the elderly. Almost 10,000 deaths in older Americans are associated with falls every year.
Nature Friendly: Leaving no stone unturned
If I wanted to know how people of the Holocene period lived, what they ate, what they wore and what their houses were like, all I would have to do is look around.
Spotlight: Free theater at festival
Mountain Community Theater, based out of Park Hall in Ben Lomond, will perform a preview of their upcoming show, Duets of Broadway III, at the Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival this weekend.
Mountain Dream caps season in Utah
The girls Mountain Dream under-14 fastpitch softball team finished its season by competing in the Western Regional Nationals Tournament in Kayesville, Utah.
Softball league playoffs slated
Summer league playoffs begin next week in the in the IOOF/San Lorenzo Valley adult softball league at Highlands Park.
Final paving, striping on Highway 9 continues this week
A major maintenance paving project continues on Highway 9 between El Solyo Heights Drive in Felton and California Drive in Ben Lomond.
Travelers on Highway...