Published in the October 26 – November 8, 2016 issue of Morgan Hill Life
By Robert Airoldi
Robert Airoldi
Chris and Nancy Reynolds gave us some sad news last week. After five years in business, they will close their popular The Candy Parlour store in downtown Morgan Hill Thursday, Nov. 24.
“Building and operating the store has been one of the most rewarding projects we have ever executed, and part of our love for the store has been our relationships and interaction with customers, employees and the community at large,” Nancy said.
With the current redevelopment of major sites within the downtown district, the Candy Parlour’s weekly core clientele has shifted to other areas of Morgan Hill and Gilroy. The large decrease in revenue has had a devastating impact on the couple’s ability to stay in business.
Individuals with an interest in taking over the business, please contact Nancy at (408) 776-1060. If a new owner for the store is not found, the couple will retain the fictitious business name, branding and key signage in hopes that after downtown’s upgrading is completed they might re-emerge as the favorite candy store in South County.
“Thank you for being a part of our lasting memories!” Nancy said.
And thank you, Chris and Nancy, for all the sweet memories you’ve given so many kids of all ages in your store.
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Our good friends Bernie and Julia Mille took a trip abroad and brought with them an issue of Morgan Hill Life to England. Upon their return the couple shared a few photos of our community newspaper at various locations through the British cities and countryside.
Among the spots our publication wound up was in the bronze hands of the Centenary Memorial statue to Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scout movement. It is located on the harbourside at Poole Quay. We’re pleased that a little piece of Morgan Hill found it way into his good hands.
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Recently while helping John Varela put up his campaign signs for a seat on the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors, Morgan Hill resident Adam Escoto broke his foot.
“Actually, that’s not accurate, John broke my foot!” Escoto told us.
“While I was holding a six-foot metal stake, Mr. Candidate was on a ladder pounding the stake with a five-pound hammer. With one mighty swing the hammer broke off the handle. The hammer barely missed my head. Instead the hammer hit my left forearm, bloodied my shirt and broke my left foot! John was pretty shaken. We are both doing fine, thank you.”
We wish you a speedy recovery, Adam.
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We received this notification from Maureen Tobin, the city’s communication and engagement manger. “Thank you, Morgan Hill residents, for your significant water conservation efforts this summer. We made a difference, yet we still have work to do. Morgan Hill continues to be in a Level 1 Water Supply Shortage and we still need to continue to do our part to conserve.”
For a detailed listing of drought restrictions, visit mhdrought.com. For water saving tips and information about Santa Clara Valley Water District rebates, visit watersavings.org or call 408-630-2554.
A pat on the back to Morgan Hill as a leader in the region in our water conservation efforts.
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Chris Woodrow
When you think of cops, you think about the tools of public safety: guns, tasers and batons.
But a sewing machine? Morgan Hill police officer Chris Woodrow took to his Singer during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month to sew on pink patches on his and fellow officer’s uniforms.
On its Facebook page, the Morgan Hill police wrote: “He does it all. This is not a fake picture. Officer Woodrow is actually sewing pink patches on MHPD uniforms” to take part in the Pink Patch Project.
We found out from MHPD Sgt. Carson Thomas that Woodrow learned to sew while performing in theater in his native Ireland. When the patches arrived as a fundraising endeavor, he volunteered to sew them on the uniforms — about 40 in all.
Thomas said the police department wants the public to know that officers are not just about enforcement, they’re about community-building, too.
This is the first year Morgan Hill has participated in the breast cancer campaign, selling patches for $10. All proceeds go to fight breast cancer.
