Bear Creek pool is open
The new Bear Creek public pool in Boulder Creek is now open to the public, but on a limited basis.If someone from the general public wishes to swim on a “pay-per-swim” basis – $8 per adult and $5 per child under 18 – he or she can only swim 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays for recreational swimming, and 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, and 9-10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays for lap swimming only.The Boulder Creek Parks and Recreation Department, which operates the pool, is selling monthly single and family pool memberships and annual tennis/pool and tennis-only memberships.The pool members get half-price discounts on recreational swimming and have special members-only times and days: 1- 4 p.m., Mondays and Wednesday, and 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.Members also can use the pool for lap swimming at no extra fee, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays and 9-10 a.m. Saturdays.The pool, which held a grand opening event on July 7, is the former Bear Creek Country Club, at 15685 Forest Hill Drive.
Knox Roofing receives honor from the Scotts Valley Historical Society
On Tuesday, Dec. 9, Warren Knox of Knox Roofing received a commemorative certificate from the Scotts Valley Historical Society for donating a new roof to the historic Scott House.
Plain Talk about Food: Homemade cinnamon rolls
Winter’s cold and rainy days immediately bring on thoughts of my Aunt Esther’s homemade cinnamon rolls.
Commentary: Mayor’s thoughts for 2010, 2011
I would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas, happy New Year and happy holidays. We all celebrate this special time of year differently, and in whichever way you choose to enjoy your family and friends, I hope nothing but the best for you all.
Let’s go fishing: Fantastic salmon opener suggests a lively season
April 7 was opening day of salmon season, and it started with a bang.
Your Health: How to make pills easier to swallow
On occasion I have patients present to me with the sensation that a pill was stuck in their throat. This is not an uncommon occurrence. A number of people do have problems swallowing medication in tablet or capsule form. When a pill actually does get stuck it is usually not really in the throat but in the upper esophagus just below the throat.
Firefighters offer scholarships
The Scotts Valley Firefighters Local Union 3577 will award a scholarship of $500.00 to a ScottsValleyHigh School student who is interested in establishing a career in the fire service or emergency medical service.
Guest Column: Disruptive pot growers undermine responsible regulation
Santa Cruz County has a long history of growing marijuana and a reputation for having some of best, most innovative growers of medical cannabis. There have been growers in the Santa Cruz Mountains for decades, and I expect there will be for decades to come.
Your Health: Sun protection
I’d like to make my annual plea for the liberal use of sunscreen to protect all of us — young and old — from the damaging effects of the sun. Please understand that the “healthy” bronze tan color that many people seek is actually how the skin demonstrates that it has been damaged by the sun.
Drainage improvement project on Highway 236 begins next week
The installation and replacement of new drainage pipes on Highway 236, from Boulder Brook Drive to Chipmunk Hollow Road in Boulder Creek, will begin...