Meet the Staff

Wendy Sigmund- Publisher

Staff_Wendy-Sigmund_web Wendy Sigmund Publisher
I am from across the Bay in Pacific Grove. I went to college at San Francisco State University. I studied International Relations with an emphasis in strategy and war. I also studied journalism. My ambition at the time was to be a war correspondent.
That romantic dream never came to fruition.

Instead, I went into the food and beverage industry. I found that although I love the business, the hours were not ideal as a new mom. So I went back to school and received a degree in political science and then on to a masters in education. I returned to California and went to work at Alisal High School in Salinas CA.

After a few years teaching history I moved to the best place on earth, Boulder Creek. When my second son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, I resigned from teaching to stay close to him. It was then that I started the Santa Cruz Mountain Bulletin, then called Boulder Creek Bulletin. Now after four and a half wonderful years as Publisher and Managing Editor, I have returned to teaching. I retain the the role of Publisher – I so love titles – while maintaining the business end of running a small town print newspaper. I now have my summers to paint and write and hang with my boys and dogs.

Faelan Shiva

Astrology Columnist

Faelan Shiva is an initiated Druid, Priestess, Healer and Seer. She has communicated with the unseen world and experienced prophetic dreams since she was a toddler, and has spent over 2

0 years training and immersed in advanced spiritual teachings, meditation and natural health modalities. She is a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, a certified Evolutionary Astrologer in the Steven Forrest Method, and an Ordained Minister with the Universal Life Church.

At the age of 24, a near death experience catapulted her search for truth, and so began her commitment to her spiritual quest. She found shelter and depth of training while living in a Vajrayana Buddhist Ashram for 6 years, where she became a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher and Meditation Instructor. She was fortunate to apprentice under a masterful Ayurvedic Practitioner for 13 years, while continuing her education in yoga, meditation and the subtle body sciences. The “foster family” of the Buddhist teachings and pantheon were a sanctuary of healing for her, but eventually the call of her Celtic ancestors pulled her toward her next stage of study, training, and her return to her spiritual home.

Marcey Klein
Health Tidbits Columnist

I work at New Leaf Market in Boulder Creek and have a degree in Nutrition from Northern Illinois University, with certification in Nutrition Consulting from Bauman College in Santa Cruz. I love the health field, and have been involved in the health industry for the last 16 years. I did bodybuilding in college, which directed my life into pursuing Nutrition as I was able to see directly the part nutrition plays in our health and fitness. I have also seen how responsive the body is when you give it the nutrients that it needs to function optimally. My desire is to be as informed as I can to educate people about health and nutrition when they come into New leaf with questions, and through my nutrition article in the Bulletin.

Lisa Robinson
History of SLV Columnist

Robinson has called the San Lorenzo Valley home for over 25 years. She was educated in the UK and holds a degree in astrophysics. After ten years of commuting over the hill working for high tech companies, she retired to explore a variety of new interests through the wonderful community college system. All four Robinson daughters were active in Boulder Creek 4-H and Lisa was project and community leader and, in 2002, Santa Cruz County 4-H president. She has been president of the board of directors of the San Lorenzo Valley Historical Society for eight years where she manages the exhibitions and collections for the Museum. She also volunteers with the Santa Cruz MAH representing the San Lorenzo Valley on their landmark and publications committees. Lisa regularly contributes articles on our local history.

Steve Kuehl
Photographer

Born, raised and SLV grad Steve Kuehl has photographed local events and people since 1989. He started publishing pics with the Bulletin right after inception and continues to shoot privately and professionally for special occasions and local events.

Lori Suzanne Holetz

columnist One Tribe Spirit

Lori Suzanne Holetz is the fifth generation of her family in Boulder Creek. Living and restoring her ancestral cabin in the forest with her life partner, Greg, she is a shamanic healer with a private practice. As a designer/creator, beekeeper, gardener, mother and grandmother, she lives by one rule – Never harm the Great Mother or any of her children. Lori has written and published two books to date. As a breast cancer survivor twice, her present focus is on health and well-being through her personal research and experience.