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IN MEMORIAM: Jack Kuehl

January 21, 2015 By in Community, News, Obituary Tags: , , Leave a comment

2015-01 Jack KuehlJanuary 18th Boulder Creek Fire Department lost one of our long time members. Fire Commissioner Jack Kuehl passed away at his home surrounded by family. Commissioner Kuehl first joined the fire department in the 1960’s and has remained a part of our family since then. Below is the obituary provided by his son, former BCFD Lieutenant Steve Kuehl.

Obituary

Jack Douglas Kuehl passed away January 18th at his residence in Boulder Creek after his year long battle with cancer at the age of 80. His wife Renee was at his side.

Born in Flint, Michigan, Jack graduated from high school in Illinois and then attended Michigan State. He moved to California in 1960 and shortly thereafter started his lifelong career of building homes. First in Aptos, then in Boulder Creek Jack established his family home in Santa Cruz County. One of his largest building projects was working with Mr. Culligan to construct the original 100 condominiums at the Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club in 1967. His current home of Meadowood was built in 1973 where five family generations have since resided.

Jack joined the Boulder Creek Fire Department in the 1960s as a firefighter for several years, later returning as fire commissioner in 1991 where he maintained this ranking until the week of his passing.

Jack is survived by his wife of 50 years, Renee, children Diane Ruby of Chico, David Philleo of Scotts Valley, Jerryne King of Scotts Valley, John Kuehl of Monterey and Steve Kuehl of Boulder Creek. He has three sisters, Phyllis Starkey in Florida, Marsha Velders in Illinois and Karen Barworth in Colorado. He also has nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Jack requested that any donations in his memory be made to the Boulder Creek Fire Department or Hospice of Santa Cruz County. At Jack’s request no services are being planned. If anyone has any remembrances Renee has asked for those people to please contact her.

Calendar 1/2015

January 5, 2015 By in Boulder Creek Insider, Community, events, rec center Tags: , , , , , , Leave a comment

New_YearIs one of your New Years resolutions to be more active in the community? Well Boulder Creek Insider is here to help. This year we are trying something new, at the beginning of each month we are going to post all the events and meetings that we know of, to make it easier for you to be able to plan for them and attend. Below is what we have currently for January, all events listed are open to the public. So start off the year right and get involved in our wonderful community.

Christmas Tree Recycling now through Friday 1/16/2015
http://bcfd.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2015-Xmas-Tree-Handbill-Portrait.pdf

Monday 1/5/2015 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
What: SLV Water District Special Meeting
Where: Operations Building, 13057 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Agenda: http://slvwd.com/agendas/OTHER/2015/BoD%20SPEC%20MEETING%201.5.15.pdf
http://slvwd.com/calendar.html

Wednesday 1/7/2015 from 6:00pm, 1st Wednesday of every month
What: Boulder Creek Business Association General Meeting
Where: IOOF Oddfellows Hall, Upstairs, 13119 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Note: Board elections are coming up in February, see website for additional information.
http://bcba.net/membership-information/#upcoming_meetings

Wednesday 1/7/2015 from 7:00pm – 10:30pm, 1st Wednesday of every month
What: Park & Rec Board Meeting
Where: 13333 Middleton Avenue, Annex Room, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-4144
http://www.bcrpd.org/#!calendarofevents/c8gl

Thursday 1/15/2015 from 7:30pm – 9:30pm
What: SLV Water District Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Where: Operations Building, 13057 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Agenda is not available yet, but a press release regarding the new District Manager was released 12/4/2014
http://slvwd.com/press/Press%20Release-New%20District%20Manager.pdf
http://slvwd.com/calendar.html

Monday 1/26/2015 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm
What: Community Night benefiting the SLV Museum
Where: Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub, 13200 B Central Avenue, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-2141
http://www.slvmuseum.com

Correction – Thursday 2/5/2015 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm
What: SLV Museum Board Meeting
Where: SLV Museum, 12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8382
http://www.slvmuseum.com/calendar.html

If there is a public event going on in Boulder Creek during January that is not listed, please comment below and we will update the list as soon as we can. Thanks for making this such a wonderful and active community.

SLV Museums New Exhibit “Tinsel, Tunes, & Toots”

December 18, 2014 By in Community, events, History, residents, town pride Tags: , , , , Leave a comment

2014-12-20 SLVM Tinsel Tunes & TootsWhat: Opening Reception for “Tinsel, Tunes, & Toots”

When: Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Museum Holiday Hours are from 12:00noon – 4:00pm
Saturday December 20 – Wednesday December 24, 2014
Saturday December 27 – Wednesday December 31, 2014
Saturday January 3 – Sunday January 4, 2015

Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum

12547 Highway 9
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8382

San Lorenzo Valley Museum is having their special holiday exhibition a little late this year, but it is still a great one. It is running from Saturday December 20th 2014 thru Sunday January 4th 2015. If you can make it during this busy holiday season you will not be disappointed, the theme is music boxes, trains, and dollhouse miniatures. Opening reception is this Saturday from 2:00pm – 4:00pm and refreshments will be served. Some of the things you will see in the exhibit is a range of holiday music boxes, a miniature holiday scene inside a cello, and antique ornaments. So come on by and enjoy this exhibit while it lasts.

http://www.slvmuseum.com

BC Elementary CLOSED Tomorrow

December 10, 2014 By in Community Tags: , , , , Leave a comment

IMG_8674What: Boulder Creek Elementary School is CLOSED

When: Thursday, December 11th

Dear Families,

Due to further information about the upcoming storm and to protect the safety of students, staff, and families, we have decided to cancel school, as well as the Book Fair, this Thursday, December 11th.

The forecast calls for 8-10 inches of rain and wind gusts of up to 80 miles per hour, and all available forecasts agree that this storm could be the worst we’ve experienced in the last six years. By letting you know in advance, hopefully you will have the time you need to make alternate child care arrangements or plan to take the day off from work, if possible.
We normally do not preemptively call for a school closure, but under these circumstances, we feel it is in the best interests of our entire school community. Please continue to check your email, phone messages and radio (KSCO and KUSP) for updates just in case we need to be closed on Friday as well.

Stay warm and safe!

TODAY Family Dinner Night at BC Pizza and Pub

December 10, 2014 By in Community, events, food, residents, town pride Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Logo-BCPizza&PubWhat: Family Dinner Night & Trivia

20% of sales goes to BCE Science Department

When: Wednesday, December 10th, from 4:00pm – 9:00pm

Where: Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub

13200 B Central Avenue
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-2141
http://bcpizzapub.com

Today is the night to order pizza and support our Elementary School Science Department. 20% of all sales from 4:00pm – 9:00pm will be donated to BCD Science Department by the ever generous Justin, owner of Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub.

There will also be trivia hosted by BCFN parent and BCE president Tammy Schulz. 4 games of trivia will start at 5:30pm, each game is 30 minutes. As the night goes on the questions will get harder. The trivia is geared toward 5 – 10 year olds with some tougher ones thrown in, and prizes will be awarded.

Christmas in Boulder Creek

December 8, 2014 By in Community, events, Stores and Shops, town pride Tags: , , , 1 Comment

Boulder Creek’s annual Holiday celebration was a great time this year. Music on the streets, a visit from Santa, the great tree lighting and wagon rides!

Bouklder Creek Tree Lighting

 

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SLV Museums Christmas Tree Trimming THIS SUNDAY

December 4, 2014 By in Community, events, food, History, residents, town pride Tags: , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

2014-12-07 SLV Christmas TrimmingWhat: 11th Annual Children’s Christmas Tree Trimming

Decorate the Museums Christmas Tree the old fashioned way
Create an ornament to take home
Decorate cookies & more

When: Sunday, December 7th 2014 from 12:00noon – 4:00pm

Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum

12547 Highway 9
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-8382

Price: $5 suggested donation per family

San Lorenzo Valley Museum is having their 11th annual Children’s Christmas Tree Trimming this Sunday from 12noon till 4pm. Come decorate the Christmas tree as a family the old-fashioned way by making ornaments and stringing popcorn and cranberries. You can make an ornament for your tree, decorate cookies, help make a holiday table display, and create your own holiday treasure. Juice and cookies are provided. It should be a wonderful family event to get everyone in the spirit for the holiday. So come out for some old-fashioned family fun.

http://www.slvmuseum.com

TOMORROW Santa Comes to Town & Tree Lighting

November 27, 2014 By in boulder creek music, Community, events, food, music Tags: , , , , , , Leave a comment

2014-11-27 Santa & Tree Lighting

What: Black Friday Event Tomorrow Downtown Boulder Creek
Santa Comes to Town & Tree Lighting

When: Friday 11/28/2014 from 2:00pm – 8:00pm

Activities:
Santa & Mrs. Claus photos $5

BC Pizza & Pub
2:00pm – 4:00pm & 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Tree Lighting & Festivities – wreath & bake sale, as well as roasting marshmallows

Behind Joe’s Bar & BC Hardware Store, in the parking lot
5:00pm – 6:00pm Tree Lighting & Santa’s arrival at 6:00pm

Music throughout Town

5:00pm – 8:00pm

Tractor Carriage Rides $5

In front of Jenna Sue’s
6:00pm – 8:00pm

Instead of going to the big box stores enjoy the wonders of our downtown this Black Friday. We will have pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus, tree lighting, music throughout town, tractor carriage rides, and other festivities. Locations and times for all the activities are listed above. I hope you are all having a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. Oh and don’t forget Small Business Day is this Saturday.

This is another wonderful event brought to you by our Park & Rec. Thank you Hallie and the board for all you do and for all the wonderful events you guys make happen. I am so thankful for being part of such a wonderful and rich (in all the right ways) community.

https://www.facebook.com/events/350302951817516/

Camp Joy’s 38th Annual Wreath Sale THIS SUNDAY

November 19, 2014 By in art, Community, events, food Tags: , , , , , Leave a comment

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What: 38th Annual Wreath Sale & Open House

When: Sunday 11/23 from 11:00am – 3:00pm

Where: Camp Joy Gardens

131 Camp Joy Road
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-3651

This Sunday Camp Joy is having their annual Open House and Harvest Celebration. They will have wreaths, garlic, onion breads, candles, honey, and other goodies for sale as well as yummy treats to sample. So come out and support Camp Joy with your holiday shopping and enjoy an autumn afternoon on the farm.

Camp Joy is a small organic educational non-profit family farm based in Boulder Creek.

http://campjoygardens.org/events/events-calendar/38th-annual-wreath-sale/

Veterans Day Dinner at Scopazzi’s

November 9, 2014 By in Community, events, food, History, residents, town pride Tags: , , , , , , Leave a comment

2014-11-11 Veterans Dinner

What:  5th Annual Veterans Day Dinner at Scopazzi’s

When:  Tuesday, November 11th 2014, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Where:  Scopazzi’s

13300 Big Basin Way
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-6441

Price: $40 in advance

$35 for Veterans and Active Duty Personnel
$45 at the door
Purchase tickets here http://www.slvmuseum.com/tickets_veterans.html

San Lorenzo Valley Museum is having their annual Veterans Dinner this Tuesday at Scopazzi’s. So join us in honoring our local Veterans, enjoy a wonderful dinner, and publicly acknowledge their service.

As always we look forward to connecting with our Veterans who have served from WWII through to the present. Please bring a short summary of your military history and a photograph for inclusion in our Collection.

Any net proceeds raised from this dinner will be used to benefit the Museum and its programs.

Tickets can be purchased online, at the Museum, Liberty Bank, Joe’s Bar, Boulder Creek Hardware, the Redwood Keg in Boulder Creek, and Scarborough Lumber in Ben Lomond. You can also call Scopazzi’s to make your table reservations. Lets all come together and show our vets how much they mean to us and if you are a vet please attend so we may honor you on this day and everyday.

Note: To read a little about the contributions of our vets check out Santa Cruz Mountain Bulletin article SLV History titled The War to End All War on page 10 by Lisa Robinson.