Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Scotts Valley Community Awards
It’s that time again. The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce is reaching out to the community and assistance in recognizing the people, businesses and organizations that make Scotts Valley such a special place.
Please fill out the form for your 2025 nominations in each of the following categories:
• BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
• ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
• Alvin Scarborough Memorial MAN OF THE YEAR
• Annette Marcum Memorial WOMAN OF THE YEAR
• YOUTH OF THE YEAR
• EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
• Claire Hodgin Memorial BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT OF SCOTTS VALLEY
Criteria for Nomination
• Each nominee must have made a valuable contribution to Scotts Valley.
• The contribution may have been made in a prior year or for work
At Canham Farm Horse Rescue, every horse’s story matters. Tucked away in the heart of our Scotts Valley community, this nonprofit is a place where abused, abandoned, and neglected horses are not only saved, but given the chance to truly live again.
Led by founder Julia Hyde, Canham Farm has become a haven for horses that others have cast aside—wild mustangs torn from their herds, domestic horses left at feedlots, and animals once destined for slaughter. Many arrive
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contribution must be within Scotts Valley.
• Youth of the year nominee must be of High School age.
Winners are selected by a committee led by last year’s winners and will be announced in the Spring. The winners will be honored and presented with their award at our annual Community Awards Ceremony and Gala, which will be held at Roaring Camp on May 8th.
done over a few years or many years.
• A business of the year nominee must be a current Scotts Valley Chamber member.
• An individual may live or work outside the city limits, but their
Nominating is quick and easy! You do not have to nominate someone in every category. For example, there may only be one organization or individual you want to be considered. Go to ScottsValleyChamber.com and help us honor the leaders of our community.
New Member Spotlight
Canham Farm Horse Rescue
frightened, underweight, and unsure if they can trust humans again. With patience, kindness, and what Julia calls consent-based training, the horses slowly begin to heal. Step by step, they rediscover trust, health, and the joy of connection.
But the magic of Canham Farm extends beyond the horses. Through their Embrace the Moment Equine Therapy Program, rescued horses are also helping people—particularly cancer patients and their caregivers— find moments of peace, hope, and strength. The calm presence of
a horse leaning in for a scratch, or the quiet time spent simply standing side by side, creates bonds that words can’t capture.
It’s healing, in the truest sense, for both horse and human.
“Canham Farm” page 13
8 – 11 a.m. — Firefighters Annual Pancake Breakfast Station 1 (Scotts Valley Local 3577 )
7 Erba Lane, Scotts Valley
Saturday, October 18
Friends of the Scotts Valley Library Book Sale Scotts Valley Library
251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley
Friday October 31
Halloween Treasure Hunt Trick or Treaters collect map at Togos
266 Mount Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley To Register Your Business, scan the QR Code: Read Full Article for details
Friday May 8 2026
5 - 10 p.m. — Community Awards Gala
Bret Harte Hall – Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Rd., Felton
Scotts Valley Chamber News
Sixth Annual Halloween Treasure Hunt
October 31
Back by popular demand, Togo’s Scotts Valley and the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce the Sixth Annual Scotts Valley Halloween Treasure Hunt! This is a great event for those looking to trick or treat during the day and to discover and support local businesses.
Come pickup your Treasure Map on Friday, Oct. 31 from Togo’s Scotts Valley and begin your journey. Follow the map to participating businesses throughout town. The event runs from 10am - 9pm (times vary by business) and participating businesses on the map will be sharing
treasure. Sights, sounds and adventure await. There is fun for all ages!
This event was originally created in 2020, during the Covid pandemic. It was the brainchild of Greg Wimp, the owner of Togo’s Scotts Valley, and supported by the Scotts Valley Economic Recovery Task Force during that year, children (of all ages) could not follow their normal trick-or-treating routine, so Greg came up with a solution.
This event gave families something fun to do and brought much needed foot traffic to our local businesses. It also encouraged our community to shop local. Many businesses that year remarked on how it helped them reach new customers.
It was such a hit that we have been proud to carry on the tradition since then.
If you would like to sign your business up for this event, please go to bit.ly/SV-Halloween-25, or visit the Scotts Valley Chamber’s website at ScottsValleyChamber.com.
Togo’s Scotts Valley is located at 266 Mount Hermon Road, Scotts Valley, in the Scotts Valley Square shopping center, adjacent to Target.
New Member Spotlight
Patrick Trumpet Insurance Agency, Inc.
Nestled in the heart of Scotts Valley, CA, this locally owned insurance agency is built on a foundation of trust, community values, and personalized service. At the helm is Patrick, a longtime business resident and experienced insurance professional who’s passionate about helping his neighbors protect what matters most. With over six years in the industry, Patrick opened the agency to offer tailored insurance solutions with a local touch. Working alongside Patrick is his trusted colleague and friend, Jake. Known throughout the Scotts Valley community for his thoughtful
approach and attention to detail, Jake takes pride in helping clients navigate their insurance options with confidence and clarity. Together, Patrick and Jake have built a reputation for being approachable, reliable, and deeply committed to their clients’ well-being.
Adding a bit of charm to the office is Patrick’s beloved dog, Atticus. A gentle and friendly presence, Atticus is often found lounging near the front desk or greeting visitors with a wag of the tail. For many clients, he’s a familiar and welcome part of their insurance visits. The agency offers a full range of insurance
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With deep roots in the Scotts Valley community and a commitment to exceptional service, this agency remains a go-to resource for comprehensive, local insurance solutions.
Patrick Trumpet Insurance Agency, Lic# 0M77137 is located at 4858 Scotts Valley Drive. To learn more to visit: agents.farmers.com/ca/ scotts-valley/patrick-trumpet or give them a call 831.438.7288.
RAINY SEASON IS ON THE WAY
It’s time to adjust your outdoor irrigation habits for the fall.
New Member Spotlight
Amazing AI Help
Alongtime local resident, electronics engineer, and inventor Paul Regen has spent decades developing technologies from headsets to energy systems. He holds patents in medical, security, and financial technologies, communications, and energy. Along the way, he has also designed new approaches to smart lighting. Today, he brings that same inventive spirit to Scotts Valley with his new venture, Amazing AI Help Amazing AI Help makes artificial intel-
ligence practical and accessible to everyone—from individuals and students to professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses. Whether someone is just beginning with AI or looking to integrate advanced tools into their workflow, Paul offers hands-on training and consulting tailored to each client’s goals. His mission: help people work smarter, save time, and discover new possibilities with AI.
At a recent presentation to the Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Club, Paul showed how
a simple smartphone can act like a modernday Star Trek “tricorder” — scanning and interpreting the world around us. With AI, he photographed a meal at a restaurant to generate a pie chart of its ingredients, breaking down the carbs in each item on the plate. In another demonstration, he used AI to scan a refrigerator to get meal ideas. These examples revealed that AI, a rapidly evolving field, isn’t just a corporate technology—it’s a personal tool anyone can carry in their pocket.
to Paul’s work. Years ago, he contributed aerial photography to support Scotts Valley Chamber events and member businesses.
Community has always been central
Now, through Amazing AI Help, he continues that commitment to the Community by offering workshops and “AI Copilot” training for local organizations.
As Paul puts it: “Exploring the frontier of AI isn’t about replacing people—it’s about empowering them. My goal is to help our community boldly go where no mind has gone before.”
Learn more at AmazingAIHelp.com.
“Canham Farm” from page 11
Canham Farm believes in “full-circle rescue.” Some horses go on to find forever homes through adoption, while others remain part of the farm’s family, serving as companions and teachers for those who visit. Every horse has a role, and every life is valued.
This work is made possible by the support of volunteers, donors, and community members who believe that compassion should always have a place. Canham Farm Horse Rescue stands as a reminder that when a community comes together, lives—both human and equine— can be transformed.
To learn more, volunteer, or support their mission, visit canhamfarm.com.
Canham Farms is located at 333 Canham Rd in Scotts Valley. Visitors are welcome. Please contact us at 831-282-6111
This work is made possible by the support of volunteers, donors, and community members who believe that compassion should always have a place. Canham Farm Horse Rescue stands as a reminder that when a community comes together, lives—both human and equine— can be transformed.
Paul Regen
