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Reflecting residential community life nestled in the Santa Cruz MountainsPublished by and for the residents of Montevalle, 552 Bean Creek Road, Scotts Valley, California 95066
February 2018
Montevalle
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THEY RANG AND THEY SANGBy Diane Dearinger
Bellissimo and the Montevalle Chorale led by Darlene Woodburn successfully gifted residents, families, andfriends with their sold-out Christmas performance of Christmas is The Best Time of Year on December 9th and10th at Ye Ole Mill. It began with the bells performing while the chorale marched in. There was a variety of musicwith several pieces accompanied by musicians you will see in the picture below. From the chorale there wasMichael McNeil playing the violin, Ann Hope playing the piano with the bells, and Rachel Devereaux playingthe four-handed piano piece with Carolyn Christian (our accomplished accompanist). Other musicians were DanPhipps on drums, Teresa Roffe on clarinet, and Tony DeVincentis on clarinet, sax and flute.
Both Peter Tyzack and Judy Smith were narrators. Also, as a special treat, the Christmas Waltz waschoreographed by Rachel Devereaux and danced by Erin Hall and Peter Tyzack. Sylvia Lee invited everyoneto stand while she led them in a sing-a-long. Bob Cotterman and Richard Smith were the audio technicians andCharlotte ‘Mike’ Flynn did the program design. The large poster by the mailroom was a product of ChristyDrewry.The program was followed by a delectable assortment of treats prepared by Wilma McHenry, Linda Tannerand Jerryne Miller. The greeter/ticket handlers were Judy Buchheim and Sandy Sills. The maintenance crewworked hard in setting up chairs and tables for all of the practices and performances. This truly is a yearly eventthat encompasses many people to make it so special.
Left to right: Dan Phipps (drums), Michael McNeil (violin), *Darlene Woodburn (director), Tony DeVincentis(clarinet/flute/sax), Teresa Roffe (clarinet), Rachel Devereaux (piano,) *Carolyn Christian (piano), Ann Hope(piano)
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Know Your NeighborBarbara Monett #132
By Karen Bonnie
“I do too know how to play it”, insisted young Barbarato her doubting dad. She reached her four-year-oldfingers up to the piano and accurately hit everybeginning note from the popular song Around the Worldin 80 Days. Columbus, Ohio is where Barbara was bornand attended schools. She always liked to dance andsing. As a youngster, she and a friend made up a routineto Me and My Shadow to show to another friend’suncle—Ted Lewis--the famous singer and dancer. Shestill treasurers a gold top hat charm he gave her.Barbara earned her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts fromIndiana State University. Her first job was salespersonin a fine Norwegian specialty store in Atlanta. A coupleof years later, she became a buyer for Scandinavianimports. With this position, Barbara made several tripsto Denmark and Norway. She was impressed with thepeople’s different thinking on the environment andhappiness. Commercialism was not at the top of theirlist.A few years later, Barbara read about and took aworkshop on person-centered expressive art therapy,given in California’s Bay Area. This type of careerappealed to her so she returned to college to get aMasters in Social Work. Barbara completed therequired 3200 hours of un-paid training and she earnedher LCSW (Licensed Clinical Psychiatric SocialWorker). Today she has her busy office in Santa Cruz.When Barbara decided to buy a home in this area, heragent showed her many different ones and they stoppedby where the agent’s folks had lived, Montevalle. OnceBarbara saw the park she immediately started watchingfor the right house. She bought hers in 2011 andimmediately started extensive renovation. She learned
about the wildlife that lives nearby in an unusual way.Late one night, she heard crashes and noises from thekitchen. A side door had been left open and raccoonshad decided to investigate. Her Bichon, Nikki, hadbarked an unusual way. Once the raccoons were shownout of the house, all settled down for the night. AgainNicki sounded her “raccoon bark”. Barbara couldn’tunderstand what was happening. But out in the kitchenshe found--high up on a cupboard,--one raccoon wasstill hiding. Barbara does not want to hear the “raccoonbark” again.She never lost her love of singing and tells, “I wasprivileged to sing with Sista Monica’s choir.” Thiswell-known gospel and soul singer lead a 40-voicedchoir in the Santa Cruz area. Montevalle’s Chorale washappy to welcome Barbara and her voice can often beheard singing vibrant solos.Barbara notes her favorite things about Montevalle arethe people, the social interaction and the beauty. Thisbusy lady appreciates the exercise opportunities andgraciously gave this interview while on the bike.
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SUPER-BLUE-BLOOD MOONOVER MONTEVALLE Jan 31, 2018, 0520 PST
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MONTEVALLE WOMEN’S GROUPEND OF YEAR AND BEGINNING OF NEW
YEARBy Diane Dearinger
On Tuesday, December 12, 2017, the MVWG met fortheir Holiday High Tea. Ye Ole Mill was decorated bySocial Activities for the Christmas concerts andtherefore was very festive. After a short meeting led byBarbara Lyon we were invited to finger sandwichesand a large variety of sweet treats, punch, tea and coffee.After a short message from co-chair Patti Haaheim,the microphone was handed over to Diane Dearingerto introduce Nicki Kerns as our entertainer. Sheprovided a short history of Nicki’s incredible musicbackground. She informed us that she was the musicaldirector for the successful recent performance of 9 to 5put on at the Mountain Community Theatre and that inthe fall she will be providing the music directing forWestside Story at the San Lorenzo Valley High School.Nicki has performed in the past with Claire and LizzHodgin here at Montevalle. Along with her many gigs,she teaches piano at her studio Up Scale Music inBoulder Creek.
Nicki played piano and sang a wide assortment of musicending with the entire group of ladies playingpercussion background with plastic cups in a rhythmshe taught everyone to play to We Wish You a MerryChristmas. Everyone had a great time and left with theholiday spirit for sure. On Tuesday, January 9, 2018 the group met forFriendships Are Good for Our Health lunch with acozy fireplace and yummy cookies. Everyone wasencouraged to sit with someone new while enjoyingtheir lunches brought from home.
OUR FAVORITE THINGSAs part of the 3 M Class (formerly known as ChairExercise) participants bring an item to set on the tablein the center of the circle and share their story about theitem. Vickie Birdsall showed us articles she broughtback from her many trips to Africa. In a visit to a remoteDogon village in Mali she shared a hat and a carveddoor lock. Near Victoria Falls in Zambia she brought along box with carved animals. From Kenya she showedus a small carved giraffe which goes with the large oneshe left at home. Plus, there were other carvings fromvarious places in Southern Africa. She indicated thatfinding just one favorite thing to share is like trying tochoose a favorite child.
The class greatly enjoyed her collection and had lots ofquestions.
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Patti Haaheim passed out a tentative schedule whilewelcoming additional ideas.The group is invited to February’s meeting on Tuesday,February 13th at 12 PM. The theme is Made withLove and will be a potluck with each member bringingtheir favorite dish to share. We hope to see you there!The MVWG is an all volunteer group with dues of $25a year. The fee goes towards necessary supplies anddonations to several nonprofit organizations. Guests arealways welcome for an additional $5 except for brownbag lunches. Drinks and desserts are always provided.In May, there will be a special catered event for asmall fee. Look for more information to come.
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Scotts Valley Friends of the LibraryPresents
PhotographerMark Overgaard
“Connecting with the World”Reception
Saturday - February 10th
3 pm to 5 pm
DO NO HARM
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Deliver to Box
SAFETY CORNER
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2 Jean Petersen5 Fred Logan5 Grace Colombo5 Joan Georgiana13 Bob Mazurek14 Ann Rupert14 Judy Lefler15 Monty Trulsson16 Vickie Birdsall16 Sharon Yang
18 Karen Beaumont19 Bob Johnson21 Sherry Gilbreath24 Jack Hinds25 Barb Jolly27 Sandy Sill27 Diane Gribble27 Daniel McMeekin27 Fred Messner Judy Buchheim
FEBRUARY
BIRTHDAYS
MEMORIALMary Eklof #7
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PREVENT OTHERS FROM HARMING US
Silica dust is LETHAL! If you witness the above tryto get the attention of the worker, without inhalingany dust yourself. WATER must be used in sawingof concrete. Cement siding boards shall NOT be cutby sawing.
Our cars are LETHAL WEAPONS! Montevalle Trafficrules are imposed on us for a reason. OBEY THEM !
DOG FLU
The virus that causes dog flu, Influenza Type A(H3N8), was first identified in Florida in 2004. Itprimarily infects the respiratory system and isextremely contagious. A vaccine was granted fulllicense by the United States Department of Agriculturein 2009 (Nobivac® Canine Flu H3N8). Some dogs canbe exposed to the virus and fight off infection withoutshowing clinical signs.
MONTEVALLE’S GOLDEN JUBILEEThis year marks fifty years since Montevalle was
established.At the Mirror a new goodie is in the works for this
occasion. Stay tuned.* * * * * *
Photographer’s PageELECTRONIC EDITION February 2018
This page is conceived to showcase the works of Montevalle residents who are interested in photography.Beginning amateur or seasoned professional all are invited. If you find an interesting photo on the internet ortake them yourself send us your pictures.
Diane Dearinger
Earlene Collins
Julie Mazurek
