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September 2013 • Vol 16 No. 9 • www.tpgonlinedaily.com CDFW Recruiting New Wildlife Officers

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is recruiting those interested in a career as a wildlife officer. CDFW will accept applications for wildlife officer cadet from Sept. 1 through Nov. 27, 2013. For information on minimum qualifications and other requirements for wildlife officer cadets, please visit www.dfg.ca.gov/enforcement/ career/index.aspx. Full Story on page 2

News From Around Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley City Council agreed unanimously to support the Scotts Valley Bicycle Pump Track on Track. A bicycle pump track is a set of dirt mounds placed so that young riders can roll their bikes through the park without pedaling, using only balance, skill and momentum, to complete the course. Full Story on page XX

Masquerade Mystery Dinner Theatre

Scotts Valley Performing Arts presents a Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner on October 19, from 6 – 10 pm at the Scotts Valley Community Center. The evening includes a four-course gourmet dinner, entertainment, costume contests, and prizes for solving the mystery! Full Story on page XX

Out in the Livestock Barns

County fairs have been a part of America for over 200 years and livestock shows have always been a part of the fair. Santa Cruz County’s first livestock show was held in 1887. The County Fair brings people together to display their skills, craftsmanship, hobbies, produce, flowers and the latest techniques and gadgets for making life easier for the farmer and homemaker. Livestock shows at the fair were held to help improve the various breeds of farm animals through competition.

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Today the shows are a big part of the life lessons being taught by the 4-H and FFA. Members show their animals that have been raised for the fair or are in their breeding program. Depending on the species of animal, the owners have to care for the animal from 60 to 120 days for market animals, while breeding projects are multi-year ventures. continued on page 4

CDFW Recruiting New Wildlife Officers T he California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is recruiting those interested in a career as a wildlife officer. CDFW will accept applications for wildlife officer cadet from Sept. 1 through Nov. 27, 2013. For information on minimum qualifications and other requirements for wildlife officer cadets, please visit www.dfg. ca.gov/enforcement/career/index.aspx. The CDFW Law Enforcement Division expects an overwhelming number of inquiries and requests that prospective candidates extensively review materials on the website before contacting CDFW with questions. California wildlife officers are charged with ensuring public safety, enforcing fish and wildlife laws, investigating illegal sales of wildlife, protecting the state from pollution, enforcing habitat protection laws, fighting illegal drug trafficking, keeping the homeland secure and responding during natural disasters. As peace officers, they have the authority to enforce all California laws, such as the

Vehicle Code and Penal Code, and are federally deputized to enforce federal fish and wildlife laws. A typical day for a California wildlife officer is diverse as the state’s fish and wildlife. Wildlife officers patrol ocean, desert, mountain and valley environments as well as urban areas. They frequently work independently and conduct full-scale law enforcement investigations. Wildlife

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officers employ everything from all-terrain vehicles to jet skis and snowmobiles while on patrol and spend much of their typical day making contact with Californians in the great outdoors. CDFW has a dive team and utilizes K-9 partners as well. Environmental crimes and pollution incidents also fall under the purview of wildlife officers. Annually, wildlife officers make contact with more than 295,000 people and issue

more than 15,000 citations for violations of the law. Successful applicants will enter a 31-week academy training program, followed by 16 weeks of field training, where they will work with a seasoned field training officer. CDFW’s academy at Butte College is California Peace Officer Standards and Training certified. Cadets are trained as police officers with specific emphasis on wildlife, pollution and habitat protection. In California, with 159,000 square miles of habitat and wildlife diversity unequaled by any other state, the average wildlife officer has a patrol district of more than 600 square miles. The state has more than 1,100 miles of coastline, 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, 4,800 lakes and reservoirs, three desert habitat areas and scores of high mountain peaks. n ••• To apply, please use the State of California application form 678 located at http://jobs.ca.gov/ Profile/StateApplication. Applications must be postmarked no later than Nov. 27.

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Volume 16

No. 9

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Out in the Livestock Barns

Community News 2 4 5 7

CDFW Recruiting New Wildlife Officers Scotts Valley 4-H At the Fair! News From Around Scotts Valley Dinner Theatre Raising Funds for SV Arts

Business Profiles 6 8

Scotts Valley Spa & Boutique by Jon Chown Cheryl Rebottaro – Edward Jones Financial Advisor by Jon Chown

Back to School • Pages 9-10 9 Back-to-school to-do list now includes vaccinations 10 The Tools for a Healthy Back-to-School Season Scotts Valley Chamber News • Pages 11-14

11 The First Glass Pumpkin Patch Is Coming to Scotts Valley • Calendar of Upcoming Events 12 Our 14th Annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival Was Awesome! • Festival Sponsors 13 Join us at the Fifth Annual Quad Chamber Mixer • Happy Hour Networking Returns • September Business Networking Mixer 14 Chamber Members Rendezvous at New Salon & Spa • Italian Wood Fired Pizzeria is Here! • “There’s No Place Like Home… No Place Like Scotts Valley”

Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 20 & 21 Monthly Horoscope • Page 21 - Your September Horoscope -

Annabel Burton, Astrologer©

Featured Columnists 15 16 18 22

The Book Bag by Robert Francis – Picture books for young students… The Future of Libraries in the District by Bruce McPherson Work in Progress by Camille Smith – What teaching taught me Getting to the Root of Pet Dental Care by Dr. Katie Volat

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Scotts Valley 4-H At the Fair! S cotts Valley 4-H Club Members help build our club Feature Booth for the Youth Department in the Crosetti Building. This year we have built an Ol’ Time Feed Store with an education element that teaches the daily feed requirements of the horse, pig, sheep, goat, chicken and guinea pig (our 4-H animals). Pictured left to right: Brennan Gillen, Madison Gillen (back), Nadia Kvamme, and Sasha Lazier Caption: Scotts Valley 4-H Club member, Jennifer Anker (age 13), will show her bantam chickens and her sheepat the Santa Cruz County Fair.

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“Livestock” from page 1 The Junior Livestock Auction takes place Saturday, when the owners will be selling their market animals. Buyers for these animals will pay above-market prices to help the young person recover his/her expenses and make a profit. We invite you to come to the auction on Saturday to support the youth. The Auction Committee will be providing lunch and a BBQ dinner for auction buyers. Livestock projects teach young people many life skills such as responsibility in caring for their animals, record keeping to make sure they are doing what they promised to do, and marketing through preparing their animals and showing them to get the best price possible. Through these projects, many are raising the funds necessary to attend college. “Very seldom, if ever, do you see a child that has an animal project get in trouble with the law. They are too busy learning how to be a good citizen and contributing to the betterment of their communities,” said fair volunteer Lynne Grossi. At the Fair, you have the opportunity to watch these animals with their owners in the Livestock Arena, the barns and in the Nursery.

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Like all departments at the fair, the Livestock Department is an all volunteer group dedicated to working with the youth of our community to make sure the young people have a positive experience at the fair. See you Saturday, September 14 at the Santa Cruz County Fair! n

News From Around Scotts Valley Scotts Valley Bicycle Pump Track on Track t its Aug. 21 meeting, the Scotts Valley City Council agreed unanimously to support the project. The last step is the approval of a use permit by the Scotts Valley Planning Commission and then ground breaking can take place A bicycle pump track is a set of dirt mounds placed so that young riders can roll their bikes through the park without pedaling, using only balance, skill and momentum, to complete the course. The Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz proposal is to build two pump tracks. The first would be a 20-by-40 foot track for beginners and younger children and the second an 80-by-150 foot track for the other riders. The Scotts Valley Parks and Recreation Commission approved this proposal on June 6. The all-dirt track is to be built by volunteers behind the dog park at Skypark. The track will be temporary as it is located on part of the planned Town Center project. MBOSC president Mark Davidson is working with Alex Fowler, a local pump track designer on the final design. They estimate the pump track will cost between $10,000 and $15,000. Davidson has received commitments from local companies Easton-Bell and Fox Racing for donations to complete the project. If approved, the temporary use permit would allow the city to revoke the

permit at any time. Back-to-School Breakfast for SVUSD Teachers n Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Rotary Club of Scotts Valley hosted a breakfast for school staff. The Rotary also presented $500 checks to each of the SVUSD four schools. Rotary President Carrie Birkhofer and Rotary Youth Services Chair Randy Klein presented each of the four-school principal’s with a $500 donation from

Rotary. Mayor Randy Johnson, Vice Mayor Jim Reed, Police Chief John Weiss, Scotts Valley Education Foundation President Derek Timm and four school board members Kim Shultz, Sue Roth, Michael Shulman and Art Bubb were at the breakfast to welcome staff and help serve breakfast. Human Resources Administrator Carolyn Lewis presented service awards during the program. Featured was a video clip by 10th grader Daniel Hirano titled “Penny and the Gang” that featured District Superintendent Penny Weaver, principals of the four schools and a cameo appearance by Superintendent Michael Watkins. Scotts Valley Middle School principal Mary Lonhart created the concept while Kool and the Gang’s song “Celebration” inspired the lyrics for the video. The concept behind the lyrics was to introduce the new Common Core Standards curriculum in a fun way. The superintendent and principals were seen singing and dancing to “Celebration.” New “My Favorite Photos” Exhibit Celebrates Photography he new “Art in the Library” exhibit’s reception takes place Saturday, September 7 from 2 pm – 5 pm at the Scotts Valley Library and providing the opportunity to meet the eight artist/photographers: Sheryl Germany of Scotts Valley; John Gavilis Brent Jensen of Aptos, John Goldberg, Brent Jensen, Colin Wojno, Keith Kelsen, Petcharee Tamawong-Benjamin and Anne LaBrie. The exhibit will be in the Scotts Valley Library from September 7 through Nov. 2. State Farm’s Laureen Yungmeyer generously hosts the event!

Scotts Valley Sales Tax to Appear on November ballot cotts Valley voters will decide in the Nov. 5 special election whether or not to approve an 8-year, half-cent sales tax increase to compensate for the city’s predicted future deficits.

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Scotts Valley Spa & Boutique

By Jon Chown

n 2009, when Julie Lewis and Carol Marting decided to open their own spa in Scotts Valley, there were a lot of formulas they could follow. Instead, they sort of broke the mold, or at least created one all of their own. “There’s lots of different models for spas,” Lewis said recently while giving a short tour of the spa, located at 4301 Scotts Valley Drive. “Our model is for us

to be happy. Then we will make the clients happy.” The two women’s warm happiness can be felt, drifting amongst the beautiful scents that emanate from the store’s products that line the shelves. It’s part of the atmosphere. The two had been working together at a local spa when they got the idea to open their own as a team. Marting was a massage therapist and Lewis an aesthetician. After a lot of hard work, Scotts Valley Spa & Boutique was born. Lewis said she and Marting just sort of leaped into the business, unfortunately, right as the economy took a nosedive. “It was super scary, but it would have been scarier had we known what we were getting into,” Lewis said. “We just made it happen.” “We wanted to do it our way,” Marting said. “We thought we had a good vision, a similar alignment of ideas and as practitioners, a unique perspective on how things ought to be run.” Both felt that the customer’s needs, not

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the spa’s needs to provide a standardized service, should come first. “The model we didn’t want is where every service is cookie cutter,” Lewis said. “Every service on our menu is customizable. We encourage our practitioners to see each person as an individual with individual needs.” But she added that the spa still maintains its professional environment and after four years, their reputation and business is established. They’ve grown from having five practitioners in the beginning to seven, and their menu of services has expanded as well. Spray tanning, teeth whitening, massages, facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures, natural nails, advanced skin care and more are offered. One of their popular specialty massages is Thaiyurveda — a 90-minute

herbal compress massage with balls made of muslin filled with herbs, lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary and rice to retain the heat. “They are steamed first and it smells wonderful,” Marting said. “It’s very, very relaxing … and hard to find. It’s done at Pebble Beach, a place in Saratoga, and we do it.” Ever wanted to be bathed in luxury? The Vichy shower room at Scotts Valley Spa is just the thing for you. Lie down on a special massage table as multiple showerheads soak you, and your skin is exfoliated right down to your toes. “It’s a very unique treatment — people say ‘Ooh, what’s that?” Marting said. The two women stock a wide variety of skin and body health products, as well as jewelry and other products created by local artisans. They are also going to start holding seasonal events at the spa. Each season will have a scented theme. For the fall event, planned in September, it will be cranberry. “So pedicures will have cranberry scrub, we’ll feature a cranberry enzyme mask and so on. And we’ll have a chef making creations around the theme,” Lewis said. “We’ll incorporate everything we do in the spa into it.” That includes a pinch of happiness, which is perhaps what draws clients the most — the attitude that pervades the spa — light, fresh and serene with a touch of joy. “Somebody once said it even smells happy in here,” Lewis said. n ••• Scotts Valley Spa & Boutique, 4301 Scotts Valley Dr. Scotts Valley. Tel #: 439-9900, Email: info@scottsvalleyspa.com – Website: scottsvalleyspa.com Hours: Tuesday 9-5,  Wednesday- Friday 9-7, Saturday 9-5, and  Sunday 10-3,  Evenings by appointment.

cotts Valley Performing Arts Association (SVPAA) presents a Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner on October 19, from 6 – 10 pm at the Scotts Valley Community Center. The evening includes a four-course gourmet dinner, entertainment, costume contests, and prizes for solving the mystery! During dinner, actors perform a short play and the diners become detectives collecting clues to solve the crime. Scotts Valley Performing Arts

“Local News” from page 5 The proposal is known as Measure U and the half-cent sales tax increase is supposed to help balance the city’s budget for the next eight years in order to pay for city services such as police, parks and recreation. For info about Measure U and the special election visit www.votescount.com, the Santa Cruz County Elections Department’s website.

proudly supports the building of a new Performing Arts Center within the city of Scotts Valley. Funds raised through the Masquerade Dinner Theatre will be donated directly to the newly established Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild. The goals of The Guild are to create a performance theater and make it available to all groups who desire or require a performance venue in Scotts Valley. The Guild will raise funds to

remodel the space next to the library into a Performing Arts Center (PAC). The Guild will then market the PAC to all County (and wider) performing arts groups, regardless of size or ability to pay, while giving preference to Scotts Valley community organizations and groups. To purchase tickets and find out more about the Masquerade Mystery Dinner Theatre event visit the Scotts Valley Performing Arts website at: www.svpaa.org. n

SVHS Test Scores Rise … Others Schools Fall cotts Valley High was the lone Scotts Valley Unified School District school that posted gains on the Academic Performance Index (API), the cornerstone of California’s Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999, according to scores released by the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson.

The 2012-2013 school year API scores for both Brook Knoll and Vine Hill elementary schools fell, and did the API scores for Scotts Valley Middle School. The biggest decline occurred at the middle school with a fall of 36 points from an API of 928 to 892. Vine Hill Elementary was next falling 21 points from an API score 910 to 889 for 2012-2013. The API score extends from 200 to

1,000 and is intended to measure how well students do using a variety of tests from the California Standards Test (STAR) and the state’s California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE). The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet. n

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Cheryl Rebottaro – Edward Jones Financial Advisor By Jon Chown

t’s been 25 years since Cheryl Rebottaro left Southern California to move to Santa Cruz County. She said it was a bit of culture shock, moving to Ben Lomond from Huntington Beach, but she quickly fell in love with the area and has remained that way. “There’s a lot to like,” Rebottaro said while sitting at her desk in her Scotts Valley office recently. “I really love the redwoods, the oaks; I love the fact we have the beach, the mountains — we have everything here. I love that I can ride my bike to and from work and all around. And I love the community.” Rebottaro’s love also extends to her job as a financial advisor at Edward Jones, where she gets to help her neighbors, friends and fellow community members achieve their life’s financial goals. “My passion is helping people to help their children and grandchildren to get through college; to retire with dignity, and to efficiently pass their wealth on to the next generation,” she said.

Rebottaro joined Edward Jones in 2010 after spending six years with another firm. She said, like the move from Southern California, it was a big change. “Edward Jones is a very client-centered firm, focusing on the individual investor, focusing on people like you and me; We’re not looking for elephants, we’re focused on helping people in the neighborhood achieve their long-term financial goals,” she said. “We’re not pulled in a lot of different directions — it’s just us and them.” And that works best for Rebottaro, a mother of four who describes herself as a “Mayberry kind of girl,” despite playing in the local rock band Back To Nowhere. Rebottaro is the band’s lead singer. The group plays at the Crows Nest, Henflings and other local venues, but it’s only a hobby, said Rebottaro. “I call us a wedding singer band. We do some original songs, but we have some very recognizable rock songs: the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Guns N Roses, AC/DC, Lady Gaga, Black Keys, a lot of stuff,” she

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said. “We volunteer to play to help raise money for Scotts Valley schools; we’ve played Little League benefits, none of us are quitting our day jobs.” And that’s good news for her community as residents try to sort out where the best investments are for the future. Rebottaro said she loves to live and work here, helping her clients find success. “Scotts Valley is a very community-

oriented town filled with people who come together and really care about each other. I feel like this community really takes an interest in the kids, the schools, everything about the town,” she said. “I love it here and love what I do.” n ••• Cheryl Rebottaro – Edward Jones Financial Advisor (831) 461-9311,  221 Mount Hermon Rd. Suite F  Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Back-to-school to-do list now includes vaccinations B ack-to-school time for parents of preteens and teens often involves purchasing school supplies, coordinating extracurricular activities, and organizing fall schedules. However, this time is also a good opportunity to talk with your health care professional about vaccines that may be required or recommended for your preteen or teen. With the new school year just around the corner, parents are encouraged to get the required vaccinations for their children now to help avoid any delays once the school-year rush begins. By ensuring that your child is up-todate with vaccinations, you’re protecting their health and the health of others, as well as doing your part to prevent outbreaks in the community.

Although rare, outbreaks still happen. In 2010, more than 9,000 cases of pertussis (whooping cough) were reported in California. According to the CA Department of Public Health, that was the most in more than 60 years and it unfortunately resulted in 10 infant deaths. As of 2012, a pertussis booster requirement applies to all students entering into or advancing past the seventh grade. Under the California School Immunization Law, children are required to receive certain immunizations in order to attend public, or private, elementary and secondary schools, as well as child care or developmental centers. There are also some vaccines required for students entering college. “Vaccination” page 10

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Spring Hill School 250 California Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone: 831-427-2641 Fax: 831-427-2958 web: www.springhillschool.org Spring Hill is a private, non-profit school where the talents of bright, motivated and gifted children are recognized, nurtured and developed to their full potential.The school’s accelerated and enriched curriculum supports academic success and fosters a spirit of inquisitiveness and creativity. Please call us at (831) 427-2641 to learn more about our school or to schedule a time to meet our teachers and staff.

2511 Numa Watson Road, Seaside CA 93955 Phone: 831-394-3468 ext 1025 Fax: 831-394-6809 e-mail: gmitchell@chartwell.org web: www.chartwell.org Chartwell is an independent day school for co-ed students diagnosed with dyslexia and other learning difficulties. Chartwell offers an academic skills program in grades 2–8 and a college prep project-based curriculum in grades 9–12. Research shows that nearly 20% of all students find learning to read difficult despite average or better cognitive ability; mainly due to the ways their brains process visual and auditory information. At Chartwell, we see students reach their full potential by helping them get the education they need. Tuition Support Fund assistance is available to new students.

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The Tools for a Healthy Back-to-School Season F or parents, family and children are their No. 1 priority. Keeping everyone safe, healthy and happy is a huge part of everyday life. However, each year, parents send their kids back to school knowing they will be exposed to germs, making prevention of sickness a priority. Statistics show that school-age children can have between seven and 12 colds per year, meaning moms need to be on their guard against germs at home and at school. So what can families to do ensure their students have a healthy, productive school year?

“Vaccination” from page 9 Families who do not have medical insurance or need financial assistance may qualify to receive immunizations as a benefit from the California Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program, a

Teaching Hand washing is our best defense against many kinds of bacteria and viruses that cause infection. It’s particularly important in schools, where lots of things are shared - desks, books, pencils, food, and even germs. Without proper hand cleaning, a single infection can quickly spread among students, teachers, family and friends. Hand cleaning and basic hygiene habits are particularly important for children. It needs to be reinforced that when in school, they need to wash often and thoroughly. Make bedtime a priority by setting a routine. The National Sleep Foundation esti-

mates that school age children need between 10-11 hours of sleep each night. Sleep is key to a healthy body, and oftentimes families’ relaxed summer mentality can interfere with little ones’ sleep schedules. Don’t try to instate a “go to bed early” mandate the night before school begins; start a few weeks before the first day of school, so children are used to the pattern of “early to bed, early to rise” to synch up with the school year schedule well in advance. Those well-rested minds will be more alert and ready to absorb the day’s lessons when they’ve slept well the night before. Get up and get going. Help your

family stay in shape by encouraging them to exercise. In 2010, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. Help your children burn off that extra energy and stay in shape by arranging for play time outside with friends after school or enrolling them in extracurricular activities like sports and dance. Setting an example as a family will help children develop healthy exercise habits early on. Furthermore, studies show that exercise fuels increased brain function, which can contribute to better performance in the classroom. n Brandpoint Media

federally-funded and state-operated program. “Many parents had their children vaccinated when they were younger, but some vaccines may also be recommended for children when they are older,” says Beth Battaglino, RN, president and CEO of

HealthyWomen.org. “Preteens and teens tend to have fewer regular visits with their health care professional as they get older, and visits are often for sports physicals or checkups. However, these types of visits can be used as an opportunity to ask about vaccines for your preteen or teen.” Vaccines are recommended not only for children, preteens and teens, but across an individual’s lifetime, to help maintain health and wellness. The US Centers

for Disease Control and Prevention recommend vaccines to help prevent more than 15 diseases, and they have recommended vaccination schedules for children and adults. Some vaccines may require more than one dose. To learn more about vaccines recommended for preteens, teenagers, and people of all ages, parents should talk to their health care professional. n Brandpoint Media

Good Shepherd Catholic School 2727 Mattison Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Phone: 831-476-4000 web: www.gsschool.org

Good Shepherd Catholic School, located in central Santa Cruz County, offers a fully accredited academic program for students in preschool through eighth grade. A highly qualified faculty and staff provide a well-rounded curriculum that is project-based and faith driven. The school’s focus on community service gives students numerous opportunities to learn and practice Catholic social teachings firsthand. Spanish, music, art, library science, computer classes and physical education classes are offered in preschool through eighth grade. The school’s highly successful interscholastic sports program starts in third grade. School hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with after-school care until 6:00 p.m. each school day. Please call 831.476.4000 to schedule a tour.

Pacific Coast Charter School WASC Accredited Since 1999 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-786-2180 Web: www.pccs.pvusd.net Pacific Coast charter School is a unique blend of home, community and campus-based learning that gives students the opportunity to realize their potential through personalized educational plans which complement their diverse learning styles. PCCS promotes strong family and community relationships, academic achievement, independence, confidence, respect, responsibility and self-directed learning.

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he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to be hosting their First Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch in Scotts Valley on October 5 & 6th. This new event will be held at MacDorsa Park on Civic Center Drive, where visitors will find a park FULL of Glass Pumpkins to purchase. “This is a new endeavor for us and we are excited to be working with one of our business members, Chris Johnson of Chris Johnson Glass, to make this happen,” says Chamber Executive Director Sharolynn Ullestad. Glass pumpkins have become a popular item for art lovers, especially in their fall decorating. Sharolynn says that after visiting a Glass Pumpkin Patch last year and visiting with people who come from all over the Bay area to purchase pumpkins, the Chamber Board of Directors decided this would be another great way to bring people in to experience the beauty of Scotts Valley. “We chose MacDorsa Park so that visitors will drive along Scotts Valley Drive and experience the variety of businesses located in our City. We’re hopeful they will stop for lunch in town along the way,” she says. The weekend is also Open Studios for North County artists so this is another way to get visitors to stop in the area to visit our Scotts Valley artists as well.” Our Event Coordinator, Chris Johnson, has been creating glass art for 15 years and has located his studio Chris Johnson

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Glass in Santa Cruz County for the last seven years. He got his introduction to glass at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire in 1991 and started his career in glass in 1999. He apprenticed himself to Arturo Ramos of J. Fine Glass, worked as the studio technician at Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI) and then as the studio Manager at The California College of Arts and Crafts. In 2007, he built his first studio in Santa Cruz. “I love glass. It is such an incredibly versatile medium,” says Chris. Chris started creating pumpkins in 2000 for BAGI under the leadership of Bobby Bowes now of Walker and Bowes. Though glass artists have made pumpkins for centuries (Chris saw a pumpkin made in 1470 in the “Museo de Vietro” in Venice Italy),

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the finished object. Music helps.” Over the course of the years, Chris has perfected not only his style of pumpkin, but also his esthetic. “I want a pumpkin that is original and pleasing to the eye,” shares Chris, “and I want each to be unique.” Though it is possible to repeat designs Chris rarely does. “The idea of making a run of 50 identical pieces is anathema to me.” So he makes a conscious effort to make each one different. Chris Johnson will be coordinating with several different area glass artists to bring a fantastic variety of glass pumpkins to our Scotts Valley Glass Pumpkin Patch. There will be glass pumpkins of all sizes, colors and designs. The green grass of MacDorsa Park will reflect a sea of color as it serves as the backdrop for these gorgeous pumpkins. Be sure to put the Scotts Valley Glass Pumpkin Patch on your calendars now — October 5 & 6, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m., MacDorsa Park, One Civic Center Drive, for a day of Glass Pumpkin Shopping!

Bobby came up with the idea for a glass pumpkin patch as a part of his BFA from San Jose State University back in 1998. “It has always amazed me how versatile the pumpkin is, and how many different styles and designs there are that individual artists can express through the one form,” says Chris. The creation of a pumpkin requires a skilled team of artists working in concert. Timing and precision of the team is paramount. Each step of the process must be matched to the movement of the other team members so that all of the parts come together at the end. “Glass is a fluid medium, always in motion; every artist has to be in sync with the others so that pumpkin and stem are married at just the correct moment to create Chris Johnson works on a glass pumpkin.

September 12

• Scotts Valley Chamber Happy Hour Networking 5:30 – 7:00 pm Salsa’s Taco Bar 96 Mt. Hermon Rd.

September 17

• High Noon In Scotts Valley: “Obamacare” 11:30 - 1:00 Hilton Scotts Valley, Reservations required Call 438-1010

September 19

• Scotts Valley Chamber Business Networking Mixer, 5:30 - 7:00 pm Chris Johnson Glass 2260 Chanticleer Ave. #10, Santa Cruz

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Our 14th Annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival Was Awesome!

housands of attendees, both from our Community and outside our City, joined together for another fantastic weekend in Skypark for the 14th Annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival just a few weeks ago. We enjoyed two very beautiful summer days in the park, sipping wine and beer while strolling through the displays of incredible one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork — jewelry, photography, paintings, sculptures, fabrics, leather, woodcrafts, glasswork and much, much more — we had it all. Attendees needed both days to view the fine art and decide which pieces to take home. It was a great weekend to relax on the grass with your favorite wine tastings, great beer, delicious food and enjoy the sounds of the fantastic bands that entertained us this year. Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival revelers danced to the music

of Aftershock, No Respect, Joint Chiefs Band, Linda Arceo Band, Long Train Runnin’ and The Inciters closing the Festival on Sunday. With three bands each day, there was a sound for everyone’s pleasure and plenty of dancing. As we have become accustomed to, the varietals of wine at the Festival were fantastic. Guests tasted new wines from some of our yearto-year favorite wineries as well as the addition of hard cider from Hallcrest this year. Pouring this year were our returning award-winning wineries Bargetto Winery, Heart O’ The Mountain, Bruzzone Family Vineyards, Chau-

cer’s, Odonata Wines, Dancing Creek Winery, Hallcrest Vineyards, 37th Parallel Winery, Wargin Wines, Naumann Vineyards and MYKA Cellars. One definitely needed two days to taste of these fine wines at this year’s Festival. Of course, you can’t forget the smells of the Festival. The tempting aroma from the Festival food vendors’ delicacies made the Food Court a “must” stop for attendees. We enjoyed food from some of our Scotts Valley favorites like Barbecue delights from Bruno’s BBQ, Pizza from Treehouse Pizza, Tacos from Café Carlos, Coffee/Tea Drinks from Heather’s Made To Go,

and Hot Dogs from Dawgs. Joining our Scotts Valley locals to round out our food selections were Kountry Kettlecorn, Fruit Friz smoothies, Surf City Distributing, Artichoke Connection, and Duke’s Wrap Delights. New this year were the incredible chocolate covered strawberries and yummy crepes from Fruitopia. Of course, we are always thinking of the children of our community with this Festival. With their own Kids Korner, Local Artist Kim Wilson Brandt guided children through their very own art project called “bricolage” – creating art from recycled and found objects. Along with the art projects, there was a booth to have your face painted by local artist Melissa Garcia. Fun for kids of all ages. Joining us for the Fifth year were our Scotts Valley High School student artists. If you did not get a chance to visit their booth, you missed some incredible art! Our student artists had a fabulous display of artwork at the Festival. The artistic talent they showcased was truly incredible. We have a very talented group of student artists here in Scotts Valley and the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival is proud to support them. An added attraction this year was the visit by Ronald McDonald. Kids and adults gathered at the Entertainment stage for a great Magic Show put on by none other than Ronald McDonald. There were just as many adults enjoying his arrival and photo opportunities as there were children. He was great fun! This Festival is not only a Fantastic Community event but also a vital fundraiser for the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce. The success of this fabulous event rides on the shoulders of our Incredible Volunteers!! Nearly 200 volunteers joined together to make this Festival a success and we’d especially like to thank Brenda Tealer, our Volunteer Coordinator, for her tireless efforts toward keeping the team working smoothly. Joining us again this year were our wonderful high school student volunteers. This group of volunteers is growing each year and we are thankful for their energetic dedication. Special Thanks to our Student volunteers and their Coordinator, Annika Gustaffson, for successfully guiding all those cars to a parking place. To all who Volunteered at the 14th Annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival – A HUGE THANK YOU from the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce and Your Community. Mark your calendars now for August 9 & 10, 2014, so you can be a part of this incredible Volunteer Family for the 15th Annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival.

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Join us at the Fifth Annual Quad Chamber Mixer A Great Way to Expand Your Business

Several of our business members have gained ur once a year Quad Mixer with fellow Chambers close-by in the Silicon Valley will new clientele through this joint mixer endeavor over the past few years. Last be an event you year’s event in Saratoga will not want to miss. The was fabulous. We are Scotts Valley Chamber Thursday, October 3rd excited to be heading over of Commerce has joined 5:30 – 7:00 pm to Los Gatos this year as with the Los Gatos, they host the event at the Campbell, and Saratoga Los Gatos Lodge, located Chambers of Commerce 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, Los Gatos at the intersection of to present our Fifth Quad Highway 9 & Highway Chamber Mixer. ••• 17. Admission is $5 for all. Restaurants, Hosted by Scotts Valley, Los Gatos, Come prepared with Caterers, Wineries and Campbell, and Saratoga Chambers plenty of business cards Microbreweries from all and be ready to meet new four Chambers will generously be providing the food and drink for this special business contacts. We will be hosting a raffle as event. This will present a great opportunity for our well and ask that you please contact the Chamber Chamber businesses to network with business pro- office at 438-1010 or info@scottsvalleychamber.com fessionals from our neighboring communities in the to let us know if you would like to showcase your business with a raffle item. Silicon Valley and expand your referral base.

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95 Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley Margaritas and fter taking more. The food at a break for Happy Salsa’s is incredible, the summer, Hour our popular Happy Networking as you know if you have stopped in or Hour Networking attended our “Taste returns in September. Join us for our first Fall of Scotts Valley” event in July. We Happy Hour Networking event, invite everyone for a fun evening sponsored by the Scotts Valley of great appetizers and drinks — Chamber of Commerce Ambas- all at a special Chamber price. sadors and hosted by Salsa’s Bring your friends, neighbors Taco Bar. As one of our new and associates to taste Salsa’s members this year, Carlos and special Mexican cuisine. Come Maria are excited to meet you all. socialize with your Chamber They have a full bar and will be business friends in a relaxed offering very special Chamber atmosphere.

Since there are four chambers involved, there is a limit on the raffle items we may bring and we must know in Advance in order to coordinate the evening’s raffle items with the other Chambers. If you would like to carpool with other Chamber members, please let us know by contacting the Chamber office at 438-1010. We will meet in front of the Chamber office at 360 Kings Village Road at 4:30pm to carpool to Los Gatos. This is a GREAT opportunity to expand your networking, so plan to be a part of this great evening, Thursday, October 3, 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Another added benefit as a member of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce!

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Thursday, September 19th, 5:30 – 7:00 pm Hosted by: Chris Johnson Glass 2260 Chanticleer Ave, #10, Santa Cruz oin us at Chris Johnson Glass for a fabulous evening experiencing the making of his famous glass creations. It will be an evening of glass blowing demonstrations and business networking, while enjoying appetizers and drink. At his new location in Live Oak, Chris is creating a studio art community. Currently in residence are blacksmith and metal fabricator Russ Jones, Master wood worker and Arts teacher Kirk Paulson and a Flame/torch worker Larry Cazes as well as Chris and his apprentices. “Everyone at the studio is committed to making beautiful things, after all, a culture is judged ultimately by the art it produces.” Come visit the site where the beautiful Glass Pumpkins are created that will be adorning the lawn at MacDorsa Park next month at the First Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch.

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Chamber Members Rendezvous at New Salon & Spa

he New Rendezvous Salon & Spa opened its doors for business

at 5299 Scotts Valley Drive. Owner Allyson Marsh and her team of Professionals

renovated their space into a beautifully comfortable place to be pampered – hair cut/color/style, makeup, massage and tanning are all offered at this new upscale salon. Chamber M e m b e r s gathered to celebrate with the Rendezvous Team and offi-

cially cut the Red Ribbon to open the Salon. Mayor Randy Johnson was on hand to assist in welcoming this new business to Scotts Valley and City Councilman Dene Bustichi prepared his infamous BCI grilled meats. It was a great evening networking and meeting our newest business on Scotts Valley Drive. Congratulations to Allyson Marsh and her Rendezvous Salon & Spa Team!

Allyson Marsh and her Rendezvous Team showcase the beautiful decor inside. L to R - Robin Fields, Jamie McGivney, Allyson Marsh, Lindsey Castillo, & Marlee Sargent.

Italian Wood Fired Pizzeria is Here!

hamber Members gathered this summer for fantastic pizza delicacies as we celebrated at the Ribbon Cutting for Wood Fire Woodie, located in Camp Evers on the corner of Scotts Valley Drive and Mt Hermon Road. Pat and Mariah Flanagan hosted Chamber members with a delicious selection of wood-fired pizza, wine and beer. It was fascinating to watch the preparation and cooking of the pizza there in the big wood fired oven. Pat and Mariah both studied in Italy, which is where they developed a passion for Italian cooking

and a love of thin crust pizza. Their dream in both their mobile catering business and their location here in Scotts Valley is the same: Change the way people experience pizza. A Big Thank You to City Councilmember Donna Lind for being on hand to officiate the Ribbon Cutting. Be sure to check out this fabulous gourmet Pizzeria in Scotts Valley - Wood Fire Woodie located at 3105-B Scotts Valley Drive. They are now open for lunch Monday- Friday 11:30am-2pm and dinner Monday -Saturday 5-9pm.

“There’s No Place Like Home … No Place Like Scotts Valley”

ake plans to attend this year’s Community Awards Gala, November 2, at the Hilton Scotts Valley. A fun evening is being planned for all at this everpopular Community event as we follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Hilton. But First, we need you to Nominate your choices for our

Community Honors for 2013. We are looking for your nominations for the Woman of the Year, Sharemi Ullestad Memorial Youth of the Year, Alvin Scarborough Memorial Man of the Year, Business of the Year, Organization of the Year, and the Beautification Project of the Year. We have some excellent community members who are worthy

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Picture books for young students … Oliver and His Alligator By Pail Schmid Hyperion/Disney. $15.99 (Ages: 3-5) liver is a little worried about his first day of school so he decides to stop by the swamp and pick up an alligator. Now, in case things “get rough” Oliver has a friend who can deal with the situation. Right away things do get rough! A lady meets Oliver at the door of the school and asks his name. Poor Oliver suddenly cannot remember his name so he responds, “Munch, munch!” which is code for “Eat her!” and the alligator does! As the day progresses every time the little boy is unable to respond to a question, he says, “Munch, munch!” Soon his alligator is very, very full and the schoolroom is very, very empty! Then Oliver hears noises coming from inside his alligator. “What’s this?” There is laughing and talking. School has started without Oliver. Now what is the little boy going to do? “Munch, munch!” he said. Young children will love this very silly story and if you have a youngster a little wary of his or her first day of school, share this book ahead of time. Once you’ve done that, send the child off with his favorite stuffed animal and the magic words – “Munch, munch!”

You’re Wearing THAT to School? By Lynn Plourde Illustrated by Sue Cornelison Hyperion/Disney. $16.99 (Ages: 4-8) enelope is doing her happy hippo dance because tomorrow is her first day of school. When she tells her best friend, Tiny, that she plans to wear her sparkle rainbow outfit, he responds, “You’re going to wear THAT?” But then it gets even better. When Tiny sees the huge picnic lunch Penelope plans to take to school, he exclaims, “You’re going to eat THAT?” After he convinces her to dress less flamboyantly and settle for just a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, Tiny thinks his friend is ready for the first day of school.

But when he sees what Penelope plans to take with her for show-and-tell, Tiny shouts out, “You’re going to bring THAT?” Of course, Penelope decides to ignore her friend’s advice and wears what she wants, packs a huge lunch and takes her favorite stuffed toy with her to share with her new classmates. Tiny is worried that his friend will have a terrible first day but, as you’ll see, that’s not quite what really happens. You’ll find some “Tips for a Hippo Happy First Day of School” at the end of this humorous story. Share these ideas with your child after you’ve read this story and that first day in the classroom should be a smashing success.

Peck, Peck, Peck By Lucy Cousins Candlewick Press. $15.99 (Ages: 2-5) hen the little woodpecker featured in this picture book is told by his father it is time he start pecking a tree, he embraces the task wholeheartedly. What’s more, the little bird has a real knack for pecking holes in things. Although his parent was thinking primarily of trees, the ambitious little birds tackles other wooden objects like a fence, door, tennis racket, and even some clothing. Suddenly nothing is safe in the woodpecker family’s household and holes are appearing in the most surprising places. As you page through this book you’ll have no problem finding the things that caught the woodpecker’s attention; they all have little holes in them. By the time you reach the back of the book, you’ll find one page with over fifty holes. Someone has been very, very busy! Lucy Cousins’ sense of humor shines forth in this cute picture book about a bird that followed his father’s advice a little too well. Young children love silly stories and “Peck, Peck, Peck” is guaranteed to elicit a few giggles.

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measurement, p r o b a b i l i t y, g e o m e t r y, sequences and series are just some of the ways math impacts our daily lives. In “nifty numbers,” Litton explores square numbers, fractions, percentages and prime numbers while the “shaping up” section illustrates how useful geometry can be. In each section of the book, you’ll find questions and challenging exercises that will allow you to test your math skills. Do you know what tessellation is? Ever hear of Fibonacci numbers or Pascal’s triangle? Not to

worry! Once you’ve read this book a few times you’ll have a basic grasp of these concepts. The pages of this book contain a lot of information and fun material but you’ll have to look closely so you don’t miss any of the interactive parts because sometimes they blend right in. It might be a good idea to run your fingers across each page to make sure you don’t miss anything.

Too Much Glue

By Jason Lefebvre Illustrated by Zac Retz Flash Light Press. $16.95 (Ages: 4-8) atty loves glue. Matty loves lots of glue. There has never been a bottle of glue that Matty couldn’t empty in just minutes.

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Mesmerizing Math By Jonathan Litton Illustrated by Thomas Flintham Templar/Candlewick. $18.99 (Ages: 7-10) ere’s a pop-up, interactive book for older youngsters that unlocks some of the mysteries of math. Featuring spinners, flaps, and even a wrecking ball, this clever volume will fully engage the young reader.

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The Future of Libraries in the District By Bruce McPherson, County Supervisor 5th District

he new Scotts Valley Library reflects the core mission of Santa Cruz County Public Libraries – to be a welcoming, customer focused place that delivers a 21st century library experience. The new library is bright and open with a variety of settings for individual and group study, work and activities. The collection is open and easy to browse with themed displays. Teens have a space of their own, separate from children and adults. The meeting room is flexible and can be set up as overflow work and study space or used for programs. The Scotts Valley Library also reflects the vision of how modern library facilities encourage use by all segments of the community. It is the second highest circulating branch in the 11-library system and bustles with activity. Attractive facilities like this draw a wide cross section of community members. By contrast, aging and outdated libraries discourage use. Facilities Master Plan for Libraries nfortunately, Santa Cruz County has too many outdated libraries. They have shelves that are tall, full and difficult to browse. They lack the technology for laptops and other technologies that require increased customer access to data and power. Few of the facilities provide space for programs, meetings and collab-

orative work. Few of them offer dedicated space for teens. The Felton Library’s current building, a 1,250 square foot historic church, cannot be renovated to support any modern library use, let alone expanded. The Santa Cruz City/County Library Joint Powers Board has recently accepted a Facilities Master Plan with scenarios

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to update the system’s 11 libraries and administrative offices. The plan offers three scenarios for the long-range capital improvements, ranging in cost from $16 million to $83 million. The three scenarios – called “Maintain,” “Gain,” and “Attain,” are outlined below. A poll to measure the willingness to support a bond measure to fund

interior finishes and upgraded restrooms, an upgraded electrical system and site erosion. Replacement lighting and materials that will reduce noise and echoing are included. Gain = Modify the Existing Facilities rojects included in the “Gain” plan modify current facilities to adapt to changing needs, technologies and services. Improvements are recommended at the Aptos, Boulder Creek, Branciforte, Downtown Santa Cruz, Garfield Park, Live Oak, La Selva Beach and Scotts Valley Libraries. This plan does not include recommendations for the Felton and Capitola Libraries or for the Santa Cruz headquarters, which is not a public library but rather houses administrative offices. “Gain” projects vary by branch and include power and access upgrades, teen area upgrades, shelving and self-check upgrades, and retractable walls. The total cost of this scenario is $5 million, or $21 million if combined with the “Maintain” scenario. Scotts Valley Branch Library would receive $300,000 with the “Gain” plan or $1.25 under a combined “Maintain + Gain” scenario. The Scotts Valley Library already incorporates many of the service model elements that are recommended for the other libraries in the “Gain” plan. As a result, there are fewer projects anticipated for Scotts Valley under this plan. The Gain plan anticipates the installation of a noise reduction system, and the option of adding an automated materials handling system. The possibility of adding solar panels when the roof is replaced is also considered under this scenario. Boulder Creek Library “Gain” projects

would be allocated up to $575,000. Projects include replacement of the large staff desk with a smaller service area and expanded customer self-service. There is a budget in the “Gain” plan for enhanced customer access to power and data. There may be an opportunity for solar panels and other technology to enhance the library’s energy efficiency and reduce its environmental footprint. Attain = Add Square Footage he “Attain” plan addresses building renovations at existing libraries and two new buildings. New libraries are recommended in Felton and Capitola, while renovations or expansions are recommended at the Aptos, Downtown and Scotts Valley Libraries. Under the “Attain” scenario, Felton would get its long-overdue and longawaited library either in a new standalone building on a site being donated to the County, or in an existing building re-adapted for use as a library. The recommended budget for replacement of the Felton Library is $8.6 million. Under the “Attain” plan, there are several future options for Scotts Valley Library to expand into the adjacent building, approximately 9,000 square foot tenant space. Options for this space include using the expansion space as a flex space for meetings, workshops and training, and performances or using the expansion space for community uses and independent use. Another Scotts Valley option is to relocate the current meeting space in the library and some or all the group study spaces into the expansion space to provide “creation” spaces.

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What teaching taught me F rom 1970-80, I taught high school English in Columbus, Ohio. School was designed to move kids through the system and teachers were there to make that happen, and for students to gain knowledge and learn skills in the process. Both teachers and students did their best, given the system. I loved both teaching and my students. I taught because I wanted to contribute to their developing competencies that would serve them their whole lives. I didn’t know it then, but I was learning how to be a coach. Here’s some of what I learned: 1. Choice matters. My students “had to” attend (and pass) my class to graduate. I learned how to create an environment in my classroom that shifted the “had to” to “want to.” I made learning meaningful. I know this because students would request me as their teacher. 2. Relationships rule. Our relationship began as me versus them. I was ‘the man’ (ok, the wo-man). I learned how to have students experience that I was on their side, committed to them being their unique, awesome selves, committed to them being successful

people, not merely students. 3. Set the bar. Many dreaded English because they’d gotten poor marks before or were told they weren’t creative or they wouldn’t need it in their line of work. I learned that when I talked to them as if they were creative, that what they had to say was important, they rose to my expectation, then made it theirs. 4. Commitment trumps compliance. Students who attended only to avoid detention never excelled and never broke through to the joys of learning. Those who committed to reach beyond their past achievements or even their parent’s expectations excelled. They excelled at engaging, at thinking, at adapting. Interpreting poetry became more about the challenge and the opportunity to express their opinion and less about the grade. 5. Be there when the going gets tough. Daily journaling, written self-expression, began most of my classes. There was no grade. It was an opportunity for them to say anything they wanted and to be present, in the moment. I read them all and returned them the next class day. It was a privilege. Often the pages revealed family dysfunctions, teen

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angst and self-doubt. I learned there’s a time to listen, without judgment, with compassion for their view of the world. 6. Personal responsibility empowers. In my early months in front of the room, I was more interested in being liked than in being a disciplinarian. It felt like an either/or scenario. That didn’t work. I learned that it could be both/and. When I stopped accepting excuses for missed assignments or poor work and enforced consequences from my commitment to their success, behavior shifted. Excuses stopped as they learned to hold themselves accountable for their performance. I learned holding them to account was an expression of my love and respect for them. Just last week, in a corporate development and coaching session at a rapidly growing company committed to being a global player in the food industry, my colleague remarked: “Don’t let school get in the way of your education.” How does school get in the way of our education? Much of our formal schooling teaches us how to comply, to follow rules, to not question, to learn (read: memorize) only what we need to pass the test … and that the teacher has the answers, at

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“Book Bag” from page 15 So when his art teacher keeps telling him, “Matty, too much glue!” the little boy just smiles. Then one day during art class Matty gets a little carried away. Well, actually he gets a lot carried away. Not only does he empty a couple of big bottles of the sticky stuff on a table but he also belly flops into the gooey mess himself. Oh dear, what will he do? Actually, he isn’t going to do anything because now it is up to Matty’s classmates to figure out how to get their friend out of this sticky

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Announcements Nar-Anon

hat is co-dependency? What is enabling? What is this insanity? Am I the only one who feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, a world wide fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who have been affected by someone else’s addiction. Three meetings are now being held in Santa Cruz County, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. For a meeting near you call (888) 374-1164 or email saveyoursanity@aol.com Visit http://nar-anon.org/NarAnon/California.html for more information.

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ño Nuevo State Park is currently looking for interested individuals to join our volunteer family. A true jewel of the California coast, the reserve is home to a large Elephant Seal rookery and offers an uncommonly remarkable wildlife experience. Accepted applicants receive comprehensive training as docent naturalists and lead guided walks through the rookery during breeding season. Training begins early September. For more information, please call (650) 879-2032 or email us at anovolcoordinator@parks.ca.gov.

Ongoing Events Mondays

the New Leaf Community blog at promotes better over all health. a job? Improve your speaking www.newleafcommunity.com. For more information, visit www. skills in a friendly, supportive aptosyoga.org, or call (831) 688-1019 environment with Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters. Open to Mondays, Wednesdays, all levels. Tuesdays, and Thursdays Drop-ins welcome. For more Thursdays & Saturdays Co-dependents Anonymous information, call 831-335-3693. o-dependents Anonymous Ocean Gate Zen Center is a 12-step group for Zazen Instructions TOPS Club, Inc. in Felton people who want healthy 7 pm. 920 41st Ave. Suite B, OPS is a health group that relationships and self esteem. Santa Cruz (next to Family has chapters all over the Weekly meetings are offered Cycling Center) world. The Felton Chapter meets free of charge in Santa Cruz and orning meditation schedule every Wednesday morning at the Watsonville. is Tues. & Thurs. 6:45am; Fri. meeting room of the Felton Fire For a schedule and more 9:00am, & Sat. 8:30am followed by House. Members weigh in from information, go to www.coda.org “Come As You Are Zen” at 9:00am. 8:45 AM until 9:55 AM and the or e-mail gratefulcoda@gmail.com Zazen instruction 1st Tues. of ea. meeting starts at 10:00 AM. The or call (831) 469-6096. month at 6:30pm. members share whether they have For more info. visit both oceangained or lost, but don’t reveal Second Mondays gatezen.org and facebook. their actual weight. Then, they are fortunate enough to have a The Santa Cruz Branch of member, Ames Monahan, a Health First Tuesdays each month CHADD ADHD Support Group Coach, who gives, up to date, 6:30-8:00pm, The Aptos Fire Tail Wagging World of Dog information on eating properly. Station Meeting Room, 6934 Ownership For further information, call Soquel Dr. Aptos 6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, 335-3510, visit www.tops.org or nyone that is impacted in 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa just visit any Wednesday. some way by ADHD is Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.). encouraged to attend. Overeaters Anonymous For more information, contact Judy First Tuesdays and 6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach Brenis at (831) 818-9619 or e-mail #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos Third Wednesdays each month her at jbbrenis@comcast.net. For more information, call (831) Orientations to Become 429-7906

Alzheimers Support Groups

Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pm Wednesday: 5:30 – 7:00pm Conference Room at Elena Baskin/ Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A Capitola Road, Santa Cruz. acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this group is for caregivers and family members of people with Alzheimers

Tuesdays

Women Care Drop in Cancer Support

rop in Support Group is a 9:00am-12:30pm, 2045 40th Ave. Dgathering for women with all types of cancer. We offer support

PROFILE of Santa Cruz

Clares St. Capitola eed help finding a job? Join PROFILE of Santa Cruz. Its free and it works. Last year 126 of its members were placed in jobs, and we can help you too. Ongoing workshops will cover resume writing, communication, and interview skills. For more information, call profile at (831) 479-0393 or visit www. santacruzprofile.org.

Meal Solution Mondays

4:00pm-6:00pm, New Leaf Community Markets, 1210 41st Ave. Capitola (Also down town and at West side stores) ired of preparing the same meals? Get fresh ideas for easy-to-prepare, affordable, and nutritious main entrees from a member of the New Leaf Community Markets culinary team. A different recipe featured every Monday, ranging from meat dishes, to gluten-free, to vegan. Try a sample, get a recipe card, and learn tips for meal prep and leftovers. Featured recipes are posted on

for women through all stages from diagnoses through treatment. For more information or to register call (831) 457-2273

Drop in Grief Support

6:00pm at Aegis, 125 Heather Terrace, Aptos oin other adults who are grieving the death of a friend or family member. Learn helpful tools for coping: Share stories and receive support from people who care. No registration required, please call (831) 430-3000

Tuesdays thru Sundays

Svaroopa® Yoga Classes

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Advocates for Children

North County, 5:30-7p.m., first Tuesday of month (for location details contact Danielle at 7612956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 p.m., third Wednesday of the month at the CASA Office, 813 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville ASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Santa Cruz County needs your help. Volunteer 3-5 hours per week to provide support, guidance, and a powerful voice in court for children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Everyone welcome, men and bilingual folks especially encouraged. To RSVP call 761-2956 Ext. 102, or email Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org

Second Tuesdays each month

Free Job Seek Workshop!

6:00pm-7:00pm, Gateway Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Rd. Scotts Valley For more information, visit http://hirewire.org

PFLAG

(Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) 7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz To learn more, call (831) 4274016 or visit www.pflagscc.org

Wednesdays

Toastmasters: Speak for Success

12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. iving a business presentation? Interviewing for

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Second and Fourth Mondays First and Third Wednesdays

eating compulsively. All are welcome. Free childcare with advance reservation by 5pm, Fridays. Call (831) 429-7906.

First Wednesday each month

Dated Events Creek Water District Headquarters. Visit www.scwd2desal.org for more info.

Thursdays

Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting

12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course. Contact Chuck at 831-462-6092 or e-mail charleswhitt@att.net for more information.

Second Thursdays each month

Veterans of Foreign Wars

6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Cruz ommander Ronals Petty leads the meetings. For more information, call (831) 475-9804

Adoption/Child Welfare Orientation

Second and Fourth Thursdays

6:00pm- 8:00pm 1400 Emeline Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz. he first step to becoming a foster and/or adoptive parent is to attend orientation. The orientation is designed to review the child welfare system and to give you a chance to have your question answered by child welfare staff. To register to one of the meeting and for directions, please call 454-4687.

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stories, learn tools for coping, and receive support from people who care. For more information, please call (831) 430-3000.

Drop-in Grief Support

1:00pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County 7:00pm, Soquel Creek Water ospice of Santa Cruz County District Headquarters, 5180 is now offering a drop-in Soquel Dr. Soquel eetings are open to the public grief support group for adults grieving the death of a family and the location alternates between the City of Santa Cruz Police member or a friend. This group Community Room, and the Soquel is a place where you can share

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Alzheimer’s Disease: Know the Ten Signs

10:30am, Live Oak Senior Center Annex, 1777-A Capitola Rd. Santa Cruz f you or someone you know is Saturdays experiencing memory loss or Aptos Certified Farmers Market behavioral changes, its time to 8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College, learn the facts. Early detection of Aleheimer’s disease gives you the Aptos. he Aptos Market, with over chance to begin therapy, enroll in clinical trials, and plan for the 80 vendors, is open year round, with the best selections future. Registration requested, call 800of fresh fruits and vegetables, 272-3900 or email iglatt@alz.org. plants, seedlings, flowers, local honey, fresh eggs, fresh fish, artisan baked goods and Thursday September 19 gourmet foods. In addition, family activities, music, cooking Launch Pad’s Year Two Kick-Off 5:00pm-6:00pm, Aptos Library demos by professional chefs, aunch Pad is a mid-county gardening workshops, seasonal non-profit project that profairs and events are a part of the vides free, specialized individual market. instruction and tutoring to low foster care, and homeless Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market income, students. Join us for refresh9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community Center, ments. 360 Kings Village Drive www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org

7:00pm at the Cabrillo Community Center, Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. ublic is invited to all programs. Contact President Jess Allen 831-684-2721 or Past President Barbara Chamberlain at 831-688-3356 for Third Saturdays of Each Month meeting/dinner reservations Hopeful and Naturally Healing Second and Fourth Wednesdays or information or visit www. Peer Support Group cabrillohostlions.org. Freedom Forum Presents: 3:00pm-5:00pm, 12855 Boulder Constitution Classes St. Boulder Creek 7:00pm, Quaker Friends Meeting Third Thursday each month or any woman living with any House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Cruz Pacific Speakers Association degree of depression, anxiety, For more information, visit http:// 7:00pm, Firehouse on Soquel Dr. and/or bipolar disorder. Free www.meetup.com/santacruzAptos childcare and well-behaved dogs peakers helping speakers get freedom-forum/ are welcome! This free ongoing gigs. group provides encouragement Call (831) 332-8221 for more Santa Cruz/ Monterey Bay Branch and CAM (complimentary and information. ADHD Support Group Meetings alternative medicine) resources for 6:30-8:00pm Aptos Fire Station women wishing to explore safe, Fridays on Soquel Dr. natural alternatives to promote Clutterers Anonymous pen Support meetings mental health in a positive 5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & on second Wednesday. atmosphere. This confidential Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Adult Only meetings on fourth group welcomes any mom taking Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz. Wednesday. traditional medications and is ired of Clutter? Stuff piling Any Questions, contact Judy up? Support is available. CLA not meant to replace medical Brenis at (831) 818-9619. supervision. meeting every Friday. For more info call 426-1868 FREE Please RSVP if possible: for more information e-mail dyane@ Third Wednesdays baymoon.com. Meeting Schedule for the

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Sundays

Over-Eaters Anonymous

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Saturday September 21 Supervisor Zach Friend to Speak on Neighborhood Safety 8:00am, United Methodist Church, 221 Thunderbird Dr. Aptos he Aptos United Methodist Men will hold a meeting with County Supervisor Zach friend regarding sightings of mountain lions, gun violence, drive by shootings, and increased concern about community safety. For more information, contact Dick Wood at (831) 688-2210.

Tuesday September 24 Aptos Sons In Retirement Luncheon Meeting

11:30am, Severinos Restaurant, 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos. peaker will be Rick Deutsch on “The Great Wall of ChinaAn Engineering and Social Marvel”. Of note is fact that Rick has climbed Half Dome at Yosemite some 37 times and will relate some of those adventures. Call Jack at 688-0977 for information. n

Your September Horoscope Announcements

and indoor Mainstage Theater on the campus of UC Santa Cruz. Tickets are $20-50, to register call (831) 459-2159, or visit tickets. ucsc.edu.

Cabrillo Youth Strings Music Program Begins Fall Semester Tuesdays egistration for the Cabrillo Youth Strings/ Zusuki Music BINGO

Program is underway. Auditions for orchestral groups will be held Friday, September 6th from 3:45-4:15pm, and 5:55pm-6:15 pm. The first rehearsal will be Friday, September 6th, 4:15-5:55pm. String players aged 5 to 18 are welcome to join the private lesson, chamber, and orchestral programs. For those interested in participating in or making contributions to the program, please call (831) 479-6101.

Art & Music at the Beach

2013 Concert Series Schedule (Live Music 2-4pm) Sponsored by: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-Capitola & Slatter Construction rt & Music at the Beach is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a Sunday afternoon in Capitola Village. Local artists display their work in the Esplanade Park and live music is featured on the Esplanade Stage overlooking beautiful Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. Free and open to the public. For more information contact: Leslie Fellows, Program Coordinator at 831-419-7485; leslieafellows@yahoo.com or the City of Capitola, 831-475-7300; http:// www.ci.capitola.ca.us/capcity.nsf/ AboutUpCmEvt.html

Ongoing Events Everyday

Bob Finegan’s Wooden Box Show at Aptos Library

11:00am-7:00pm, Aptos Library he display consists of about 25 decorated small boxes illustrating the use of marquetry, fancy veneers, copper panels that have been treated with chemicals to yield unusual patterns, and other techniques.

August 7 thru September 1

Shakespeare Santa Cruz

Sinsheimer-Stanley Festival Glen, 1156 High St. Santa Cruz 7:30 p.m.: August 7th-8th, 11, 14, 15, 25, 29, September 1st 8:00 p.m.: August 9. 17, 23. 30 ounded in 1981, Shakespeare Santa Cruz is the premiere professional theatre on the Central Coast. Perfect to enjoy with family and friends, SSC produces bold, entertaining productions of Shakespeare and non-Shakespeare plays each summer performed in the beautiful outdoor Festival Glen

and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango. Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, call Michael (831) 239-2247.

First Fridays each month

Dated Events Sunday September 8 Santa Cruz Post Card and Paper Collectibles Show

10:00am, The Hilton Hotel, 6001 La Madrona Dr. Scotts Valley he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa his truly intimate show has Cruz Institute of Contemporary been held twice yearly for Arts event, managed in conjunction over 30 years. A dozen different with the participating art venues. The and unique dealers stock 30 event takes place year-round and front facing tables with items of illuminates some of the most talented interest to the seasoned collector local artists from local galleries. as well as the casual looker. Free To find out where to participate appraisals are always offered. Its in a First Friday art tour, visit going to be a fun, one day only firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most show. Wednesdays galleries are open 12-9 pm for Peninsula Banjo Band 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, First Friday viewings.) Saturday September 14 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose Buttery Brigade with the Santa orty-seven years of performing Second Fridays each month Cruz County Animal Shelter in the Bay Area, over 250 Big Band Dance 10:00am-12:00pm, The Buttery popular tunes. Come see our 7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-County band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Senior Center 829 Bay Ave, Capitola Santa Cruz oluntters from the Santa Wednesday. No cover. allroom dancing to live Cruz Animal Shelter will Contact Lee McLaughlin, music by The 10th Ave. bring adoptable dogs to the Booking Agent, at 408-993Band. Refreshments, large buttery. The dogs will charm, BAND (2263) for information floor, friendly atmosphere, free delight, and perhaps nibble on about booking the band for parking. Open to the publica biscuit or two. Members of Non-profit events (donations are singles welcome! the community are invited to tax deductible). Suggested donation, $6 per www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org person. Proceeds benefit MCSC. join us in this low stress, out For more information, call (831) door setting to learn more about the Santa Cruz County Animal 476-4711. Thursdays Shelter and about their current Modern Square Dancing Class adoptable dogs. Second Sundays Each Month 7:00pm, German-American Hall Santa Cruz, 230 Plymouth Downtown Santa Cruz Sunday September 29 all (831) 726-7053 or e-mail Antique Fair caller4u@razzolink.com for 15th Annual Kidrageous Carnival 9:00am-4:00pm, Lincoln St. more information! 12:00pm-5:00pm, Watsonville (Between Pacific and Cedar) City Plaza endors offer an eclectic blend hildren and adults of all ages Last Thursdays each month of antiques and unique items. at invited to celebrate at the Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Come and check it out! Browse Annual Kidrageous Carnival. a wide assortment of Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante through treasures including books and pho- The carnival is a fun-filled day 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene tographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, with games, entertainment, and Italian/Argentene Restarante, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage food. 21245 East Cliff Dr. hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original If you would like to become a his is a night for true “Social sponsor of this important vent, Tango.” Order a wonderful meal artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot! visit jacobsheart.org, or call (831) For more info, please contact us at (831) from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, 724-9100. n (or their well known italian menu), 476-6940 or visit us on Facebook. 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full snack bar available. First Tuesday of each month is special $25 buy in (up to five packs). Join us! www.soquelsports.com

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Venus, your ruler is in your sign until the 9th. Use this time to make the most of social connections, networking and romancing as later your attentions will turn to more practical matters such as dealing with your finances. The Virgo sun helps bring energy to your dreams, hopes and wishes and there may be a certain amount of planning and preparations behind the scenes. Find time for a romantic break or a chance to get away from routine too and give yourself space to think through important considerations and decisions.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

While you have considerable success this month with just happening to be in the right place at the right time, you also need to use your own practical experience too. This is a time when you can expect great progress is certain situations have been a little slow recently. Now you find it hard to keep up and as new possibilities are worth your attention. Try to avoid being influenced by those who have their own agenda. This is one of those times when sticking to your own beliefs and philosophies pays off. Take note of the Full Moon around the 19th to bring revelations about a loved one.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Useful progress can be made and while it is true that you are always on the look out for the next great adventure, you discover that it finds you! Being open to all possibilities does not mean that you should seriously make them all happen but something from the past triggers your thinking about what you want to happen in the near future. Life is for living of course, and this month does bring some amazing opportunities, particularly regarding a change in residence or work. This means you need not be troubled by small details as these are not relevant at the moment.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

The beginning of September is particularly good for you and your endeavours and life is going well and possibly better than expected. But you had made plans for this time, perhaps unconsciously knowing that things would turn out well. And success brings more success. Your buoyant mood means that people are drawn to you and want to spend time in your company. Avoid telling people what to do even though this is for their own good. Allow learning through experience to be the best teacher of all. Make a wish around the 19th.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Variety is indeed the spice of life and this month brings changes and situations that go from the sublime to the ridiculous. You make look for steadiness and calm but this is unlikely. You should not be too concerned however, as some change is definitely for the better so in this case accept what you cannot change and positively help what you can. After mid month you can expect to have more control and you gain understanding of what was far more confusing than you had hoped for. Remain diplomatic.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Your big plans are taking off and you have reaped the rewards after much hard work, but it is understandable that certain doubts remain. Trust yourself to deal with what comes up and resolve issues by nipping them in the bud. Your intentions are right and good and you find that soon what you set out down has become much more of a reality. Things come to a head around the Full Moon in your sign on the 19th. It marks a turning point and a new start, one which you are so looking forward to. Your romantic life seems a little complicated for the time being.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

You look for practical solutions since you could be faced with the possibility of two options. being at a crossroads is the point where you are most resourceful and creative and as such you amaze yourself at what can be achieved, simply because it is necessary. Stay alert to those who are here to help you rather than hinder your progress. Ditch the latter if you can. After the 23rd the Sun in Libra shines a light on your relationships. Vow to mend fence and build bridges and make the first move to do so. Life is too short an interesting so let bygones be bygones.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Venus your ruler, moves into sexy Scorpio on the 11th and this signals a passionate phase for you. Of course it can be too do with relationships, but also it clears the cobwebs and brings new enthusiasm to anything you are set on accomplishing. There is always something new to learn and get involved with and while you have been looking for a way forward, which has been oddly elusive, now you are on a mission. The way you measure success is changing and this happens when you have a change of attitude. What seemed to matter before is now less important as you embrace a new spiritual perspective.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Contentment at home is a wonderful oasis to return to. While you may be dealing with practical concerns such as money and a changing job role, you find that domestic bliss is hugely under rated. At the start of the month you have a lot to say for yourself which is important, as people want to listen. Your words could find themselves in print or you become a public speaker. There are a challenges at the start which you overcome and after the third week, the Libran Sun helps ease the flow of life to bring calmer waters and a clear direction.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

What you do with current circumstances is down to you to a greater extent, but more importantly it is how you view things that matters. There is drama and intense highs and lows so that you cannot ignore what needs to be done, and it can be unsettling and yet promises to be the start of a whole new direction. In this sense, it is better to deal with what is than wishing things could go back to the way they were. Life is a journey that continually moves forward. Armed with this knowledge your ingenuity and innate intuition will gently guide you to the right people and situations that are both exciting and wonderful.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

Practical money matters are on your mind and you have a handle on the case. In fact, you can make more by utilizing your natural creativity and who and what you know. But more importantly, you get that feeling of being useful and effective. In this way, your self belief goes up a notch as good feedback is the wind beneath your wings. It is only where you are truly appreciated that you shine. Take advantage of this to be brave, more resourceful and assertive and take stock of what it is you want to change for the better.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Now that the Sun is in your sign you will see that plans and ideas form a year ago have worked in your favour and that you have weathered some difficult storms. But more importantly, you can afford to feel optimistic about what is to come. Your ruler, Mercury, is in your sign until the 9th so use this time to sign documents and deal with the small details. After this your attention turns to ways of making the most of what you have. Perhaps a change of scene is what you need and travel is fortuitous at this time. The 19th brings matters of the heart to a head. You will be surprised at the outcome!

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hen contemplating the necessity of home dental care for pets, it is often helpful to put ourselves in their paws for a moment and ask, “How would we feel if we didn’t brush our teeth for a month?” Have you ever missed a day or two and felt that icky film on your teeth? Not to mention the halitosis... yuck! Well animals feel the same way. They may not ask for their teeth to be brushed, and it may not sound easy, but it can be one of the most valuable tools to improve your pet’s health. Many people have misconceptions about pet dental care. Misconception #1: Fluffy’s appetite is great and her teeth look ok, so I don’t need to brush her teeth. Unlike humans, animals instinctively hide their weakness and signs of illness. This is a useful survival strategy for wild animals but, as a result, we often miss the subtle clues that our companion animals are sick or in pain. Obviously, not eating is not a good survival strategy! This would only be a sign observed with very severe dental disease. It is a good idea to visually inspect your pets mouth on a regular basis. However, we can’t rely on our eyes completely since dental disease only affects their health and quality of life when it is below the gum line. Misconception #2: Marley hates it when I try to brush his teeth. Let’s face it: brushing teeth is not a fun task, but it is a necessity in life. As with all grooming tasks, most animals will need to having their teeth brushed. It may take several months of baby steps to make progress but many pets will actually learn to accept and look forward to having their teeth brushed. Patience is key! Praise and rewards in the form of dental treats and flavored pet toothpaste will ensure the process gets easier with time. It’s never too late to start! However, it is important to check with your veterinarian first. A professional oral health assessment, cleaning, and possible extractions of bad teeth may be necessary before starting a home care regimen to ensure it is a pain-free process.

Misconception #3: Princess gets her teeth brushed and cleaned by her groomer every month so I don’t need to do anything else for her teeth. Brushing once a month or once every 6 weeks at a grooming appointment cannot replace regular daily brushing. Pets have very similar oral anatomy and physiology as people and, just like us, they should have their teeth brushed every day. Misconception #4: Anesthesia for a professional dental cleaning is scary and risky, especially since Rover is getting older. When done properly by your veterinarian and trained veterinary technicians, there is very low risk for anesthetic complications during a routine dental procedure. A discussion with your veterinarian prior to any anesthetic procedure is necessary to understand the process and proper precautions to ensure safety. Performing a thorough preanesthetic exam and blood test is always recommended to identify any unusual risks prior to the procedure. The low risk of anesthesia must be considered in the face of the certain risk of untreated dental disease which will always progress over time and decrease your pets quality of life. Misconception #5: I can get Bobo’s teeth cleaned without anesthesia-it’s safer and cheaper! If the thought of a root canal or just stepping foot into your dentist’s office gives you a rapid heartbeat, how do you think your pet would feel in similar circumstance without the benefit anesthesia? Now imagine trying to have your pet hold still while sharp instruments are used to clean their teeth… (and you thought the tooth brushing was hard!) As a matter of fact, the use of any sharp dental instruments to scale teeth without the supervision of a veterinarian is illegal in the state of California. Check out this link for details: http://www.vmb.ca.gov/ laws_regs/dental.shtml - This law was put into place because it is considered inhumane and negligent

to practice dentistry on an animal without anesthesia and the supervision of a veterinarian. I have examined quite a few pets over the years after they have had non-anesthetic dental cleanings. Some of these poor pets had tooth root abscesses, cracked teeth and gum disease that required treatment for infection and extraction of damaged teeth. Scraping the tartar off the visible surface of the tooth won’t address the real problems under the gum line and may actually leave a rough surface that plaque causing bacterial love to take advantage of. Anesthesia free dental cleanings are akin to washing your car when it needs an oil change. Most dental problems are impossible to identify without anesthesia... probing around the gum line and dental x-rays are critical for pets just as they are for people. Misconception #6: I barely have the time and energy to brush my own teeth, let alone my cat’s teeth! Home dental care has many different aspects. Nothing replaces tooth brushing…it is your best investment in preventative dental care. However, there is a fantastic array of new dental products that will help round out your pet’s home dental routine. Check out the Veterinary Oral Health Council’s website (www.vohc.org) for a list of products designed to help aid in home dental care. You can rest assured that if the product makes it on this list, it has proven to be safe and effective. Still unsure what to do about your cat or dog’s teeth? Look for further guidance and techniques in tooth brushing by watching YouTube videos or reading through a detailed guideline from Capitola Veterinary Hospital found here: https://www. dropbox.com/s/tonqb5mds0jzlfl/ Home%20Dental%20Care.pdf. Ask your veterinarian for guidance and get set up with the proper equipment to get started … it may be fun! Happy tooth brushing! n ••• Contact Dr. Katie Volat or Dr. River May at the Capitola Veterinary Hospital: Capvet1@gmail.com

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ogie, a beautiful Japanese Chin, is waiting for a palace to call his own! This gorgeous one year old came in to an overcrowded shelter as an owner surrender when his family moved overseas. Due to limited space, rescuers asked the Santa Cruz SPCA to come to his aid and within days he was on a transport to Santa Cruz with several other dogs. Despite his confusion and stress at having lost his home, when he arrived staff and volunteers were impressed with his wonderful demeanor and even temperament. He has now settled in and spends his days wowing people with his regal good looks. From his silky coat to his velvet ears, this is a dog that you will want to stroke and pamper! As a breed, Chins are the dogs of Japanese royalty and are known for being wonderful companions and lap dogs. The Chin is considered the most cat-like of dog breeds though they are also renowned for their ability to learn tricks and their love of entertaining people. They have a very soft low maintenance coat which requires little more than regular brushing. You will win if you adopt this Chin! If you would like to help animals like Bogie and his orphaned friends, please consider donating to the Santa Cruz SPCA. The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization and receives no government funding, relying solely on public donations to run its many programs that benefit the animals and people of our community. For more information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www. santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is located at the Capitola Mall near Target and is open on Friday from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm. n

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library system. I believe a lot more work is needed to refine the cost estimates, to reduce unnecessary costs and to prioritize a combination of library improvements based on needs that best serve our community. I hope to convince members of the Library Joint Powers Board, along with Scotts Valley City Councilmember Jim Reed and Nancy Gerdt, a citizen representative from Felton, that a combination of priorities and projects in each of the scenarios should be developed, analyzed and agreed upon. The categories of “Maintain,” “Gain,” and “Attain” have brought clarity to the options we should consider, but potential individual projects should be evaluated on a community-wide need basis. n

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