By Julie Horner with Inez Liu
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Boulder Creek celebrated local firefighters by hosting a heartfelt gathering to sing Bryan Adams’ “Never Let Go” and to present a dinnertime feast for the firefighters to honor their service to the community. Sheri Ross played violin, Alisa Merlin played guitar, and the singers included Robin Campbell Bates and her sons, Ollin and Jackson; Brandy Dickinson and her kids, Lonan and Hollyann; Yoltzin Delgado, and Penny Ellis. ARTterie Studio organized the dinner event. A donation box was also made available in the Boulder Creek Fire Department for collecting contributions toward purchasing rescue equipment, EMS gear, and a wildland fire engine..Organizer, Ynez Liu says, “What warm and intimate moments at the dinner for Boulder Creek fire-fighters with nice friends, singing, and music. My heartfelt thanks to all the BC local restaurants, markets, cafes, and the liquor stores for contributing to the dinner, and to the moms, kids, and musicians who came for the community get-together. You are so wonder-ful! And our sincere thanks to the Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department for fighting the Bear Fire, protecting our forests, homes, and residents.”Local businesses who graciously contributed to the evening’s feast:•Fosters Freeze – Fries, onion rings, zucchini fries•Red Pearl – Fried wontons, spring rolls•Redwood Keg deli – Devil ed eggs•Taqueria Los Amigos – Steak/carne asada, chips, salsa•Boulder Creek Pizza – Pizza!•Tae’s Edo Sushi – Sushi rolls!•Boulder Creek Roadside Cafe – Pasta Alfredo with chicken, salad with apples•Wild Roots Market – Soup, kale salad (!)•Johnnie’s Market – Pumpkin pie•Jenna Sue’s Cafe – Coffee cakes, coffee•Tree House Cafe – Pie, coffee•Boulder Creek Liquor – Case of wine•Scopazzi’s – Case of wine A Moment of Thanks Sheri Ross and Robin Campbell Bates spoke to the assembly commending firefighter dedication:Hi – I’m Sheri Ross and this is Rob-in Bates – we are here to thank the BCFD and our network of emergency responders in the San Lorenzo Valley, Santa Cruz County, the State of CA, and all who travel to crisis locations. To you: Who function at any hour – every time – for the well-being and support of residents in our beautiful town of Boulder Creek and beyond.(Robin) While we sometimes feel vulnerable, we look for and find strength in our neighbors, friends, and community. Because we are a small town, it is so important that we support those who are here – who show up when we need them the most. We are fortunate to live in such a wondrous area among strong and vibrant people (and majestic trees). We are immersed in nature – that requires us to be diligent, and pay attention at all times. (Sheri) Thank you for taking care of yourselves, so that you can take care of us. Thank you for all of your training to be ready, uncomfortable, sleep-deprived. For being the ones to handle the worst accidents, mistakes, and blunders on a consistent basis. Your bravery is paramount to our safety, and for that we are very grateful.(Robin) You help us travel safely on treacherous roads. You rush to our homes in emergency. And sometimes you turn us around because the long road home is safer when crisis is at hand. Thank you, Inez, for coordinating this event to thank our Fire Department. (All) Thank you Boulder Creek Fire Department for everything!www.facebook.com/Boulder-CreekFireDepartment
