September 2012
C O M M U N I T Y N E W S T H AT M A K E S A D I F F E R E N C E
Vol 15 No. 9
Serving Scotts Valley, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek & Felton
It’s the Season of Festivals!
Relaxing at the Santa Cruz County Fair
Seeking an end to a perfect summer in paradise By Noel Smith
ow truly blessed we are to have such a variety of fun stuff to do and see. While the rest of the country has been sweltering and wishing for rain, we have had our foggy, cool mornings and sunny, zephyrous afternoons to enjoy. Now is time for celebration as the summer ends! ••• Begonia Festival ver Labor Day weekend, Aug 31Sep 3, we have the 60th Begonia Festival in Capitola by the sea. Music, Entertainment, Movies, Sand Sculpture contest, a not-to-be-missed Nautical Parade, and much more. It’s just a great time for both adults and kids. ••• Capitola Art & Wine f that wasn’t enough, the following weekend, September 8-9 is the Capitola Art & Wine Festival.
H
Wendy's former building stands forlornly empty
AFTER 20 YEARS, WENDY’S IS GONE Scotts Valley Local News Update By Noel Smith
s of Friday, August 24, the doors are locked and the grills and fryers that made hot burgers and fries are cold. No more cool soft drinks and Frosty’s, no more after school crowds of kids laughing and fill-
A
ed in purchasing the ing the booths — property approached Wendy’s is closed. Norton. She made the Veve Norton has decision to close this owned the franchise past July and escrow since it opened in early closed on the property 1993. Her franchise was due to be renewed with a 20- early in August. Over the years, the local year contract with Wendy’s. Then a buyer who was interest- Wendy’s franchise has devel-
oped loyal customers and provided jobs for 15 employees. The expectation is that another fast food franchise will open on the site. Speculation has included In-N-Out Burger and Carl’s Jr.
... continued on page 5
O I
... continued on page 4