Scotts Valley Times: June 2014

Lynda and Kidz Backpack Project Lynda and Kidz Backpack Project announced it is again gathering new or gently used backpacks as well as monetary donations to cover the cost of school supplies in preparation for the 2014-2015 school year.

They collect gently used or new backthem with school supplies. They are then distributed to homeless and lowincome youth throughout Santa Cruz County.

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Measure A on June 3 Ballot After two prior attempts to get voters to approve funding for a whole shopping list of capital improvements in the district, the Measure A ballot initiative requires approval of 55% of voters within the school district and concentrates on replacing the 73-year-old Scotts Valley Middle School. The election takes place on June 3rd, 2014.

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August: Osage County Mountain Community Theater is proud to present the area premiere on May 30 of Tracy Letts’ August: Osage County, one of the most acclaimed plays of the last decade. It won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an enormous success on Broadway.

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Lynda and Kidz Backpack Project MouNt HerMoN — Lynda and Kidz Backpack Project announced it is again gathering new or gently used backpacks as well as monetary donations to cover the cost of school supplies in preparation for the 20142015 school year. They collect gently used or them with school supplies. They are then distributed to homeless and low-income youth throughout Santa Cruz County.

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covers the cost to purchase a backpack and collected through July 31.”

The project started in 2003 to assist families throughout Santa Cruz County in preparation for the school year. Lynda and Kidz provides homeless and low-income backpacks through their partners — the Rebele Santa Cruz Shelter, Homeless Services Center, Walnut Avenue Women and Children’s Shelter, Harbor Light Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church and the Elm Street Mission.

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1) Technology has helped law enforcement to do more with fewer resources. What do you see as the next technological improvement that will help Jim Hart — most technologically advanced agency in the county. We have recently upgraded our Records Management System, Jail Management System, Electronic Policy, Morgue, CSI, and vehicles.

There are several technology upgrades

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each unit to be able to get to calls quickly and coordinate tactical responses. Also critical, is a computer report writing system that is practical, easy to use, and wirelessly operational, so that Deputies do not have to spend

desperately needed on Patrol! I do not believe that the Board of Supervisors is aware of how serious this problem has become under the current administration.

Deputy positions need to be un-frozen, new

now) at Service Centers writing reports.

that’s done I will take Deputies out of other assignments and put them back on patrol. I worked for years to get a “cover” shift that doubles the number of Deputies on patrol during the times when most crimes occur.

This has been lost and needs to be revived.

new) technology would be an in-car computer program that would allow Patrol and tabulate crime elements and suspect information with similar information from previous calls. This would help solve crimes by enabling them to swiftly identify patterns and compare details of multiple 2) With the limited number of patrol units currently available, what is the best robert Pursley — One of the quick

with inventory control and theft. This device We recently moved into a new headquarters with a new CSI lab. There is room to grow in the lab and we will eventually be able to conduct DNA and serology testing for criminal cases. robert Pursley — I see the possibility of the utilization of crime cameras placed strategically at the outer reaches of the County.

This would enable Law Enforcement locate suspect vehicles/suspects if they leave the county. This is critical in violent crime and child abductions as time is a major factor in solving these crimes. roger Wildey — BASIC technology for Deputies on patrol is currently very poor. Every car STILL needs a GPS, a viable mapping system, and tracking devices on

and put them back on Patrol. There are other positions within the

thus putting Deputies back on the street. This alone could improve coverage and response Robert Pursley times. Also returning to a more traditional form of dispatching calls via radio as opposed to computer. By doing this it allows the Watch Commander to hear dispatched details and direct units to details that require immediate attention. As it is now the Watch Commander would have to be continually watching the computer in order to do this. roger Wildey — More Deputies are

closely with neighborhood residents and that we have a partnership. Then they will readily help quickly identify and report problems, and be part of the solutions. I also want to bring back Community Depreadily available.

Jim Hart — the opportunity to re-evaluate each of our positions and make changes. Much like moving from an old factory to a new factory work processes will change. There will be opportunities to combine job functions and move more deputies to patrol. I wrote and submitted our budget for FY 2014-15 that begins on July 1st and there will be a total of year. This will help increase our response times and better serve the community. I was able to save some overtime money that was in our Community Policing budget and pay deputies overtime to patrol the Davenport area starting on Memorial Day weekend. This will provide better coverage on the North Coast beaches and prevent problems before they start.

Measure A on Ballot A fter two prior attempts to get voters to approve funding for a whole shopping list of capital improvements in the district, the Measure A ballot initiative requires approval of 55% of voters within the school district and concentrates on replacing the 73-year-old Scotts Valley Middle School. The election takes place on June 3rd, 2014, A will cost property owners an estimated $35 million with 94% of the funds going to replacing the Middle School. The remaining 6% will qualify for State matching funds to and handicap accessibility requirements at the district’s two elementary schools, Brook Knoll and Vine Hill.

Property owners are estimated to pay $57 per $100,000 of assessed valuation.

However, Measure A tax payments will be deductible on both federal and state income taxes. The bonds sold to provide Measure A funding are planned to have a 25-year duration.

State law limits the expenses covered

by Measure A to facility construction and repair, including architectural, engineering, and planning costs, furniture, equipment, and the costs for construction project management. Measure A funds cannot be used for school programs, curriculum, school pensions.

According to a list of improvements, Measure A would fund up-to-date computer/learning technology, science labs, plumbing, heating/cooling systems; upgrade, construct, acquire classrooms, schools, facilities, sites/equipment that meet accessibility requirements and make needed seismic repairs at elementary schools, that qualify for State matching funds.

An engineering assessment of the middle school facility revealed that repairs ommended to replace the school with new buildings that comply with current of integrating modern technology, have

greatly improved energy and water use accessibility requirements for students and

the students will be located during conlayout. If the new school buildings are to and parking lot is located, continued use of the existing school buildings for classes while this construction occurs may be possible. If, however, it is decided to locate the new buildings in the same location as the old, portable classrooms could be installed

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Measure A proponents say that if Measure A passes, the planning phase is estimated to require 12 – 18 months and will include community meetings to culation, neighborhood impacts, building design and features, student housing during construction, project management, etc. The completed plans must then be submitted to and approved by the state.

Construction activities are expected to last 12 – 18 months some of which can be in parallel with the approval process. The hope is that students will be able to occupy are being applied in the fall of 2017.

Monitoring this whole process will be a Citizens Oversight Committee. As Measure A is a Proposition 39 bond, the board must appoint this committee within 60 days of election results. The committee must consist of at least seven members, with representation from local business, senior citizens, taxpayer organizations, parent-teacher organizations, and parents. not serve. The school district must order the bond funds, and provide these audits to the oversight committee. The committee’s job is to ensure that bond funds are spent only as proposed in the ballot resolution with none going to school district salaries or operating expenses and it must issue annual reports to the public.

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Mountain Community Theater Presents

August: Osage County

Live on stage at Ben Lomond’s Park Hall BeN LoMoND — Mountain Community Theater is proud to present the area premiere on May 30 of Tracy Letts’ August: Osage County, one of the most acclaimed plays of the last decade. It won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an enormous success on Broadway. Tracy Letts’ sprawling saga about three generations of an Oklahoma family has drawn comparisons to the work of American dramatists Eugene O’Neill, Sam Shepard, and Tennessee Williams. In addition, the recent movie adaption garnered Academy Award nominations for both Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts.

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MCT veteran Peter Gelblum directs the show. The cast includes some of the top acting talent in Santa Cruz, including both MCT

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The play August: Osage County opens at Ben Lomond’s Park Hall on Friday, May 30, with a champagne reception on opening night. It continues through Sunday, June 15. All Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.

There will also be a special talkback with the cast after the Sunday June 8 matinee.

General Admission tickets $20. Students and Seniors $17. The Thursday June 5 performance is a special “2 for 1” for $20.00.

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Sports Camps for Summer Fun

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ids Sports Camps Can Be a Great Summer Activity Summer is always an idle time

be better if they had something fun and exciting to do with other kids that would get them outside and moving?

that has year-round classes, the summer months are a vast expanse of boredom and “nothing to do.” Sure, your kids would be happy to play video games all day, but is that the bets thing for them? Wouldn’t it

and there is nothing better than sports to get kids running and moving their bodies.

Kids summer programs combine physical activity with skills building and camaraderie.

Summer Kids Sports camps are a great way to enroll your child in an activity that will get him or her exercising, playing with other kids, and learning new skills all in a safe, guided environment.

Kids Sports camps come in a variety of options. There are Sports Skills Camps that focus on learning and honing the methods and skills of playing the game, and Recreation Sports Camps, which emphasize fun and team spirit without a hard focus on competition and game improvement.

of sport, but some of the most popular are Baseball Camp, Basketball Camp and Soccer

and Soccer all in one, to give the kids a taste of multiple sports in one camp session.

If you are concerned about your or daughter involved in sports in a safe, supervised environment, a kids camp may be the best solution for you.

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Scotts Valley High School Graduating Class of 2014 Honor students Valedictorian: , International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate: Georgia Institute of Technology.

Salutatorian: Alexandra Beraut Berkeley.

Additional International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidates : Brown Jonathan Chiu Kate Clendenen Christopher Conte Diego Sarah Henley: Texas

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donations at: True Olive Connection in To date, more than 1,000 kids have gotten backpacks.

Last year the Lynda and Kidz Backpack Project distributed 439 backpacks throughout Santa Cruz County to children in need. This year their goal is to provide 500 backpacks. You can help meet this goal by donating a backpack or by making a with the supplies needed for children to be successful in school.

Ways to help: 1.) Donate a gently used backpack full of school supplies 3.) Donate $35 to purchase a backpack and the school

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roger Wildey — I have far more technical training, and much more planning experience than either of the other candidates especially Jim Hart.

Not only have I worked in every area of the Sheriff’s Office, I was for many years the person who Roger Wildey personally trained Deputies in proper emergency procedures and tactics, created all operational and emergency plans, and was the Lieutenant in command of virtually all incidents.

I also have a BA in Politics from Justice Administration from San Jose State. As such, I am much better prepared to conduct studies, look at other studies that have been done, and scientifically analyze and correctly evaluate the data regarding what people need and how to address those needs. Due to

more inventive and creative in devising and implementing practical solutions.

Jim Hart — I am currently the Chief Deputy of the Administration Bureau.

I am the only candidate who’s been a manager or an executive manager in every bureau in the Office. I’ve worked for the Sheriff’s Office for 25 years and worked my way up the ranks. I am the only candidate to write and manage our 75 million dollar budget and oversee our 340 employees. In 2011, while Corrections Chief, prison realignment occurred. I wrote and implemented our response and our course of action has been very successful, earning state and national awards. I am the only candidate to be endorsed by the Deputy Sheriff’s Association, the Corrections Officers Association, Sheriff Wowak, Retired Sheriffs Robbins and Tracey. The deputies, the correctional officers and all three Sheriffs have worked with all of the candidates in this race and they have all believe that I am the best person for the job. robert Pursley — I believe that I would bring a different view to the Sheriff’s Office due to the fact that I was retired for one year and was in the community as non-Law Enforcement.

I was able to get unfiltered opinions and views of the Sheriff’s Office, some positive, others not so positive. I would strive to fix those that were not so positive. I have worked in virtually area of the Sheriff’s Office at every rank through Lieutenant. I have worked in every area of the County and have interacted with the residents of these areas.

I have critical incident management experience which has allowed me to work with all agencies within Santa Cruz County. I believe that I can improve the relationship between all residents of Santa Cruz County and the Sheriff’s Office as well as improve service. I would strive to bring diversity to the Sheriff’s Office in order to better serve a diverse community. As Sheriff I would reach out to those residents who do not interact with the Sheriff’s Office due to, language barriers, lack of availability of technology or mistrust of Law Enforcement.

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he Small Business Development Center along with the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a workshop on Wednesday, June 18th from 6-9pm at Cabrillo College Scotts Valley Campus, 104 Whispering Pines Drive, Scotts Valley.

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retired Police Lieutenant John Hohmann to represent Northern California in the 2014 Special olympics as a ‘Final Leg runner’

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he Scotts Valley Police Department is proud to announce that retired Scotts Valley Police Lieutenant John Hohmann has been selected by the Special Olympics organization to represent Northern California Lt. John Hohmann as a “Final Leg Runner”, in the Special

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Chamber Welcomes Art of Santa Cruz

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he Art of Santa Cruz opened its doors Thursday, May 8 to an evening of celebration. Scotts Valley and Capitola-Soquel Chamber members, local Artists, and community members gathered for a Ribbon Cutting Celebration to mark the Grand Opening of the store, Art of Santa Cruz is a retail venue featuring art and handcrafted items from local Santa Cruz county artists.

Art of Santa Cruz will carry handmade pottery, glassware, jewelry, wood carving, handmade baskets, leather art, hand knits, custom journals, cards, and prints, handmade children’s clothing and accessories, sculpture, and much

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he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted a Red Ribbon Cutting for Slices of Life Pizza, 18 B. Victor Square

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more. They will also focus on retail items geared toward babies, kids and teens, including art- and educationalrelated games and gifts, clothing, and other unique products.

This new 4000 sq. ft. local arts venue will be dedicated to exhibiting and selling the work of over 100 local Santa Cruz County artists. Art of Santa Cruz, along with its sister

art exhibition and sales venues in Santa Cruz County.

Check out Art of Santa Cruz for unique gifts for friends, family or treat yourself!

in Scotts Valley May 29th. Attendees had an opportunity to meet the new owners Joshua M o s l e y, Jessica Mosley and Zack F l e i t z , and taste yummy pizza and learn about the owners’ passions and goals for their new business.

The New Slices of Life Pizza Co.

fresh and delicious ingredients, beer on tap, and a new yummy dessert menu!

Don’t miss out on their weekday brunch, Monday through Friday from 11 : 3 0 a m - 3 : 0 0 p m , where you can get unlimited slices, salad and soda for just $7.60 plus $3.50 pints!

For information on hosting an event like this please contact the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce at info@scottsvalleychamber.com or 831-438-1010.

Join the Art & Wine Festival Volunteer Team!

T he 15th annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival is just around the corner, Saturday – Sunday August 9 and 10, in SkyPark. Just in the year’s past, this two day event requires community volunteers in order to be a success. The Scotts to help out with this fun public event! We are looking for volunteers to help with the their booths, on August 8th from 10am-8pm.

Volunteers are also needed the days of the festival, on August 9th-10th from 8am-8pm, to help setup each morning, assist in ticket sales, winery or artist booths, and to teardown the booths after the festival.

The Art & Wine Festival is a great event wherein volunteers can contribute to a community event that provides Scotts Valley residents a fun family weekend right here in our own backyard. We connect with people from across the Bay Area, attending the event and we give opportunity to our Scotts Valley High School students to sell and show their artwork at the festival.

We don’t want you to miss out on

being a part of this great event so call now to see where you are needed. The Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival is always a great event and Volunteers have a lot of fun working together and meeting the many out-of-towners that come for a visit as well as re-connecting with friends you haven’t seen for a while. This event also provides many opportunities for our High School students to receive community service hours. For more information about

Scotts Valley Spa & Boutique Social Mixer Event

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oin us at our June Mixer as we support local business in Scotts Valley. Please remember to bring business, and don’t forget your business card in order to promote your business and get entered in the for a chance to win!

You’re special, one-of-a-kind. At Scotts Valley Spa they feel that your spa treatments and the practitioners giving them should recognize that.

your needs and goals. coming, warm, professional and caring but also full of personality and charisma. Their unique and beautiful gift items from the whimsical to calming. To support your spa results at home, Scotts Valley Spa carries topquality, medically validated skin care and organic body care products.

June 26, 5:30-7pm

A day at Scotts Valley Spa & Boutique is all about you, where they look forward to helping you relax, look and feel your best; while enjoying treatments and expertise devoted entirely to the uniqueness of you.

For more details about this event please contact the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce at info@ scottsvalleychamber.com, or call 831438-1010. We will see you there for a pampering and fun event!

joining the volunteer team, or to download a volunteer form for this event please visit our website at http://www.scottsvalleychamber.com/volunteers/, or call 831-438-1010.

A training meeting for volunteers will be held Wednesday, August 6th, at the Parks and Recreation building in Skypark. Two — 12 noon or 6:00 pm. Attendance at one of these trainings is required for volunteers. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of one of the best Community Events in Scotts Valley — the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival, August 8, 9 and 10!

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n May 22 Ana Knuckles and team treated Chamber of Commerce members, City Dignitaries and Community members to a delicious spread of appetizers and refreshments at the May Business Networking Mixer held at their facilities at 100 Lockewood Lane in Scotts Valley.

For over 25 years, Oak Tree Villa, a Brookdale Senior Living Community, has served Scotts Valley residents and their families as the premier provider of senior living services.

Located adjacent to downtown Scotts Valley dining, shopping and services, Oak Tree Villa is set against a serene backdrop of rolling hills and beautiful oaks.

For more information on Oak Tree Villa, please contact the expert sales team with over a decade of experience to learn more about solutions for seniors at Oak Tree Villa at

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ou are invited to the Taste of Scotts

Hilton Santa Cruz/ Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Dr. Scotts Valley, on July 17th from 6-8 p.m. Come for a preview of the of year’s participating artists. Enjoy wine tasting from festival wineries, live music, appetizers from local Scotts Valley resauction, featuring artwork from this year’s festival.

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his beautiful glass sculpture, featured on this year’s festival poster!

Chris Johnson produces intensely colored one-of-akind art glass. His unique, expressive style is a result of his continuing exploration of technique that pushes the boundaries of the medium, resulting in highly original pieces.

This year’s wineries include: 37th Parallel Winery, Bargetto Winery, Chaucer’s Cellars, Bruzzone Family Vineyards, Heart O’ The Mountain, MYKA Cellars, Dancing Creek Winery, MJA Vineyards, Wargin Wines, and Kissed by An Angel Wines. Come meet the vintners and learn more about their delicious wine.

The annual Taste of

Wine Festival, a “Fave” community event.

The Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival supports the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, The Scotts Valley Arts Commission, the local schools and businesses in the Scotts Valley area. Tickets are $35 and include admission into the Taste of Scotts Valley, as well as your collectable glass for the 2015 Art & Wine Festival. Proceeds will assist in marketing the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival.

For more information please call the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce at 831-438-1010. See you at the Hilton, Thursday July 17th at 6p.m.! Stay tuned for more information on the Art & Wine Festival!

is a fundraiser supporting the Scotts Valley Art &

HAPPY HOUR NETWORKING EVENT AT MINT CAFÉ AND WINE BAR

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f you live anywhere near Scotts Valley, like wine and you have not Happy been to Mint yet, you have to get there! Please join us for our Happy Hour Hour on June 12th from 5:30-7pm at Mint.

Networking Located in the Tree Circus Center, Mint has been serving up delicious foods and wines to Scotts Valley residents for years.

The atmosphere is inviting and you feel at home in the ambiance of local artwork and friendly faces. Owners Ed and Kelly seem to know all of the Support your local businesses and make connections with your neighbors and fellow business owners!

Chamber Newsletter

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Threshold Enterprises Santa Cruz Ranch RV Park At Your Admin Service Scarborough Lumber & Building Supply Bean Creek Studio Scotts Valley Educational Benedict, Nannette DDS Foundation Cheryl Rebottaro Scotts Valley Host Lions Edward Jones Dassels Petroleum Inc. Scotts Valley Library DBM Enterprises Scotts Valley Malioflaxial Oral Surgery Center Eriks Delicafe Scotts Valley Medical Clinic Hilton Santa Cruz/ Dr. Drew Maris MD Scotts Valley Scotts Valley Ranch RV Hinde Chiropractic Center Slatter Construction Hospice of Santa Cruz County Morgan Taylor Financial Storage Depot Services SVHS Falcon Club Mountain Parks Foundation The Foot Doctors Paws To Play of Santa Cruz County Reynolds Group The Storage Depot Safeway Inc. Trust Life Coaching Tammy Rust Sandman Glass Inc.

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2014 Relay For Life July 12-13 R elay For Life of Santa Cruz, an American Cancer Society fundraiser, is a life-changing event that gives everyone in our community a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost also provides an opportunity to inform our community about the many services and programs available to local cancer patients and caregivers.

Relay starts at 10 am on Saturday, July 12 with the Opening Ceremony and Survivor Lap – an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we’ve achieved over cancer. Their presence at Relay helps bring hope that, together, we can eliminate cancer as a major health problem.

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Valley High Schools Scoreboard Baseball San Lorenzo Valley Season Record:

Soquel 8 – Scotts Valley 7 Scotts Valley 8 – Santa Cruz 7

St. Francis 5 – SLV 4 Soquel 5 – SLV 4 SLV 4 – Aptos 1 Soquel 3 – SLV 2 SLV 7 – Harbor 0 SLV 7 – Santa Cruz 6 SLV 11 – Aptos 3

Soquel 5 – Scotts Valley 1 Scotts Valley 6 – St. Francis 2 Scotts Valley 6 – Santa Cruz 1

Scotts Valley 6 – St. Francis 0 Scotts Valley 14 – Santa Cruz 2 Scotts Valley 15, St. Francis 4 Aptos 5 – Scotts Valley 4

Notre Dame 10 – SLV 0 SLV 10, Stevenson 7 Scotts Valley 8 – SLV 7

San Lorenzo Valley Season Record: SLV 10 – Santa Cruz 0

Softball Soquel 10 – Scotts Valley 6 Scotts Valley 8 – MVC 7

Valley Christian 3 – Scotts Valley 0

Soquel 5 – Scotts Valley 3

Scotts Valley 4 – Los Gatos 2

Scotts Valley 8 – SLV 7

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SCOTTS VALLEY WATER DEPARTMENT GOES ALL OUT

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ur Water Wise Ordinance is in

1) No spray irrigation between the hours of 10am and 5pm. 2) No spraying down hardscapes, driveways, sidewalks, pathways, etc. 3) No irrigation leaks, Here are three ways to stabilize or reduce your water bill 1. Check for Leaks: Check the movement of the dial on your water meter. If there is no water running and your meter is dial is moving, you have a leak. strips to test your toilets to see if they are silent leak) If you like, call the SVWD for a Water Wise House Call free for all customers.

House Visits take about an hour and include free water saving devices. Call 4382363 to schedule.

See how much water you are using also use it to anticipate your next bill or create a water budget. Your bill now has

a bar graph that shows you how much water you’ve used in the last two years.

You can log onto your account and look at your historical water use as far back as 1997. saving Rebates These include washers, toilets and now- six landscaping rebates- lawn and impervious pavement removal, and installation of drip irrigation, smart irrigation controllers, graywater or rainwater harvesting!

“rebate” (Credit) Program terms and Procedures he SVWD is offering help to meet this challenge by increasing turf and irrigation rebates and giving away and installing free toilets that flush more

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at Lravinale@svwd.org cation must be scheduled with district staff to verify need and installation for all landscape bill credits.

Toilets, urinals and washers do not need a pre-inspection.

The SVWD reserves the right to deny credits/”rebates” without inspection or proper application. installed no more than 90 days prior to submitting application. Mail, fax or drop off your completed appli-

labor is credited. holder associated with the service address where the replacement was made. If you are a property owner where the water bill is in your tenant’s name, the credit will be applied to your tenant’s account. If you pay the water bill for your tenants, the credit will be applied to your account.

Rebates: up to $200) lawn replaced

installed: laundry, tub, shower,) $100 replace w/waterless)

SVWD. gal/flush with 1.28 -. 8) credit application after devices are installed. credits toward the subsequent water bill after submission. No reimbursement checks are issued. commonly used for credits.)

Throughout the day we have live entertainment on the center stage, a fabulous Kid’s Camp that includes a bounce house as well as carnival-type games and food booths. After dark, we 16 / June 2014 / Scotts Valley Times

honor people who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease during the Luminaria Ceremony. Relay has a way of turning tough stories about cancer into stories of joy, encouragement, hope and compassion.

These emotions and the support

a person receives at Relay For Life of Santa Cruz are beyond description.

Your doctor can’t prescribe it; it doesn’t come in pill form and it doesn’t come in a bottle. But it’s available on the field of any Relay. It’s genuine, from the heart, FREE and priceless all at the same time.

Each person who shares the Relay experience can take pride in knowing they are working to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Learn more about the Relay For of Santa Cruz, visit our website at relayforlife.org/santacruzca or visit our Facebook page.

Staying Safe — Part Two

By Mike Conrad, Division Chief Operations Aptos La Selva Fire Protection District

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his month is part two of my two part series based on protecting your home from wildfires.

Last month I talked about Defensible Space around your home, this month I want to address ways to harden your home.

Hardening your home is about ways to increase the fire resistance features of your home.

Starting at the top make sure your

roof is free of tree litter, dry leaves and needles are very receptive to sparks and embers. Your roof should be covered with a Class A material, which includes composition, shingles, tiles or metal.

Wood shakes and shingles should be replaced as soon as possible you may also be able to treat them with a fire retardant material but this is a shortterm solution.

Contact a roofing company for more information.

The gutters around your roof line should be kept clear of debris and covered with screens to keep tree litter out and to reduce the chances of sparks and embers from igniting a fire.

Exterior walls should be constructed with a fire resistant or proof

material as well. Stucco and cement are excellent materials for providing protection from fire. Wood siding can also be treated but again this is a short-term solution and the treatment will need to be repeated as per the manufactures recommendation.

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By Robert Francis

Kids’ books with plenty of information …

Amazing Leonardo de Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself

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his hands-on history book not only provides some interesting information about the Renaissance and the life of Leonardo de Vinci but it also of hands-on projects based on de Vinci’s inventions.

information found here, you can transform a plastic milk jug into a masque mask, learn to make paint from dirt and an egg yolk, and create a camera obscura with a tennis ball canister or large box as well as fashion shoes that will enable you to walk on water.

Each project comes with a list of materials needed and easy-to-follow instructions. There’s also an explanation that connects de Vinci to the project and explains how and why he spent his time on this idea or invention.

Science teachers and parents home useful resource with some excellent ideas on how to engage a youngster with some ciples and teaches the young person a little bit about the Renaissance period.

Better Than a Lemonade Stand!

Small Business Ideas for Kids

By Daryl Bernstein Illustrated by Rob Husberg

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irst released in 1992, this book has helped scores of young entrepreneurs start their own businesses. This new edition contains

making money by operating your own one person business.

Each entry describes the idea and then lists supplies needed, time involved, what to charge, how to advertise and then a set of “Hints” that will make it easier to make the business a success.

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Admittedly, some of the ideas here are questionable and probably won’t work in many areas. I think you can skip over jobs like phone information-line organizer, rock painter, silver polisher, collectibles show organizer and disc jockey.

But there are other suggestions that might be quite useful and create a nice washer, cage and litter box cleaner, garbage and seedling grower are all potential moneymakers.

If you do check out this book, be sure to read the section entitled “Cautions” that risk, taxes and other things you should be aware of.

Design Line: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Illustrated by Mike Lemanski Age: all ages his concertina foldout book features one hundred iconic boats, bikes, trains and other modes of transportation that exhibit a creative excellence which make them stand out from the competition.

T h e foldout stretches to just over six feet. On side are the illustrations and the back has the date and a bit of information about the machine. For example, you’ll discover that in 1894 the “Turbinia” appeared in England and was

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Designed by Charles Parsons, the vessel was the fastest ship in the world at the time.

Grouped by time periods, you also

notice that during the 1920s the Ford Trimotor airplane and the Hudson streamliner appeared, as did the Bugatti Type 41 Royale auto and the Indian Chief motorcycle.

From the horse drawn plane to the Lunar Rover and Segway, you’ll discover a wide array of machines for moving people and goods from one place to another.

Although not a book in the traditional sense, this unusual foldout is a visual delight with lots of interesting information.

All you’ll need is a space to spread it out!

Stone Giant:

Michelangelo’s David and How He Came To Be

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ation of one of the most famous statues in the world – Michelangelo B u o n a r ro t i ’ s sculpture of the shepherd boy from the Bible who killed the giant warrior, Goliath.

T h e huge block of marble David was carved from rested in Florence, Italy, for over forty years before Michelangelo began the three-year task of transforming it from a weathered block of stone to a breathtaking image of a young man. moved from the workshop where he was created to a place of honor in Florence’s city square. It took forty men four days to move the 18-foot statue and get it up on a pedestal where everyone could admire it.

Filled with period detail and featuring vibrant color, John Shelley’s illustrations bring the narrative alive and add the visual dimension that makes this picture book

so special and one that both children and adults well enjoy reading.

Fractions in Disguise Illustrated by David Clark

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his clever introduction to simplifying fractions lets George Cornelius

for short) do the teaching.

George loves fractions so much, he collects them.

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What follows is GCF’s quest to track down the missing fraction. This means also matching wits with the dastardly D. Brok, who is famous for disguising fractions he has illegally obtained.

With his “Reducer”, an ingenious device he invents to reduce fractions down to their simplest form, GFC attempts to foil Dr. Brok and recover the valuable missing fraction.

Granted this picture book is a bit weird but it does accomplish the end result, which is to make learning about fractions fun. Oh, greatest common factor?

Creatures

By Orla Kiely

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ritish fashion designer Orla Kiely has created an animal concept board book that introduces a variety of animals.

The clothbound book is sturdy and the graphics and colors come together nicely to create a very attractive and pleasing experience for both the child and his or her parents.

This is a cut above the normal concept

Noise Phobia

By Katie Volat, DVM, Capitola Veterinary Hospital

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ummer is here and the 4th of July holiday is right around the corner.

Are you looking forward to this works, or does the thought of your anxious pet make it a stressful weekend? Many loud noises. Often the problem starts out with mild symptoms, but year after year, pets frazzled and anxious. Fireworks, gunshots, thunder, lightning, and car engine

in some pets. With the right approach, it is never too late, especially for this July 4th, to lessen your pet’s anxiety over loud noises.

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t takes just a bit of time and repetition to achieve a calm, relaxed pet during

involves desensitization via counter-con-

volume within your pet’s threshold. You don’t want to push them too far too soon. After a couple weeks, your pet’s tolerance level should be much improved.

This technique works for all noise phobias,

senses with a gradual increase in volume of the noise that scares them while rewarding for a lack of negative/fearful response. This results in a better response to a particular loud noise over time. This may sound complicated, but the process is

counter-conditioned separately.

Once you have maxed out the volume to realthe video at a low volume with your dog and/or cat present. Carefully observe their reaction…if they seem upset, then turn the volume down even lower and try again. Reward a calm demeanor with treat.

Take 10-15 minutes out of your day to do this daily, each day increasing the

with maintenance sessions a few times per week leading up to the holiday. Always remember to praise your pet and reward with a very special treat, even after small improvements.

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you can also try distraction techniques.

Have interesting new toys and long-lasting chew toys on-hand to give to your anxious Take your anxious pup for an extra-long hike or walk early in the day on the 4th so that if you’re lucky, they may sleep more soundly through some of the ruckus. If you must leave your pet at home alone while you are out celebrating or barbequing, make sure all doors and windows are closed and leave a radio or TV on to much as possible. other Possibilities number of pets will require more than just training and desensitization to make it through the weekend. Acupressure inspired shirts like the Thunder shirt work quite well for both cats and dogs during stressful events.

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orning meditation schedule is Tues. & Thurs. 6:45am; San Lorenzo Valley Get fresh ideas for easy-to- M Fri. 9:00am, & Sat. 8:30am main entrees from a Chamber of Commerce nutritious followed by “Come As You member of the New Leaf ComAre Zen” at 9:00am. Zazen munity Markets culinary team.

Saturday May 31 Sunday June 1

at Roaring Camp top by our informational booth and bookstore.

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Svaroopa® Yoga Classes

Thursday June 19 Fundraising Dinner and Auctions at Scopazzi’s

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the Museum and its programs.

Tickets: $40 in advance at the

Adoption/Child Welfare Orientation

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First Tuesdays each month

July 4th Parade Boulder Creek Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

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through town promoting the Museum. Be a walker, drive a classic car, ride a vintage bike.

Co-dependents Anonymous

Anonymous is a Chealthyo-dependents 12-step group for people who want relationships and self esteem.

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

Sunday July 20

Annual Community BBQ

469-6096.

Second and Fourth Mondays First and Third Wednesdays

oin us for a delicious BBQ

friendly horse-shoe tournament.

Tickets are $15 ages 12 and up, under 12 are free.

Purchase at the Museum or

Alzheimers Support Groups Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pm

Nar-Anon

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Free Job Seek Workshop!

on Soquel Dr. pen Support meetings on second Wednesday. Adult Only meetings on fourth Wednesday.

Ocean Gate Zen Center Zazen Instructions Cycling Center)

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Toastmasters: Speak for Success

Cabrillo Host Lions Club

munity Center, Aptos Village

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County ospice of Santa Cruz County

Hoffman’s for Second Harvest

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Santa Cruz will donate 10% of total sales to Second Harvest every Thursday night from 5-10 p.m. Every $1 donated provides healthy 4 meals to people in need throughout Santa Cruz through 200

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peakers helping speakers get gigs.

Dominion Ct., Aptos ommander Chuck Woodson leads the meetings.

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5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz. ired of clutter? CLA is a Soquel Dr. Soquel 12-step program offering eetings are open to the public ongoing support for anyone and the location alternates between the City of Santa Cruz Police wanting a more organized and Community Room, and the Soquel uncluttered life, or dealing with Creek Water District Headquarters. the consequences of having too much stuff. All are welcome.

Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting

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Meeting Schedule for the SCWD2 Task Force

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support group for adults grieving the ublic is invited to all death of a family member or a friend. Tuesday June 10 programs. Contact President This group is a place where you can Jess Allen 831-684-2721 or Past share stories, learn tools for coping, and Networking Lunch at President Barbara Chamreceive support from people who care. Shadowbrook berlain at 831-688-3356 for Road meeting/dinner reservations ake your reservation for the or information or visit www.

Networking Lunch at the cabrillohostlions.org.

Shadowbrook Restaurant. Guest Friday Shakespeare Club Speaker Melissa Wolf, Executive

Clutterers Anonymous

Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. iving a business presentation? that Second Harvest support.

Interviewing for a job?

Improve your speaking skills in a Ave. Santa Cruz CA 95060

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Church Bible Study/Worship supports immunity, energy, sleep, mood, and the body’s ability to handle stress.

Worship, First Baptist Church

Second and Fourth Thursdays Drop-in Grief Support

Fridays

PFLAG (Parents, Families, and

Terrance, Aptos Friends of Lesbians and Gays) 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 Wednesdays

Tuesdays, Thursdays thru Saturdays

Meal Solution Mondays

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WomenCARE Support Group

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Aptos Veterans of Foreign Wars Saturdays

Third Wednesdays

Drop in Grief Support

West side stores)

Freedom Blvd. Watsonville

3:00pm-6:00pm, Thrive Natural reservation by 5pm, Fridays. Call

Fourth Thursdays each month

guidance, and a powerful voice in Capitola Road, Santa Cruz. court for children who have been acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this removed from their homes because group is for caregivers and family of abuse or neglect. Everyone members of people with Alzheimers welcome, men and bilingual folks especially encouraged.

addiction. Three meetings are now being held in Santa Cruz County, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.

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Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz.

6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, is designed to review the child welfare system and to give you Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.). a chance to have your question

First Tuesdays and charge in Santa Cruz and Watsonville. Third Wednesdays each month

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Tail Wagging World of Dog Ownership

Veterans of Foreign Wars

TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

Mar Blvd. Aptos es, you can do yoga! With the support of blankets, beginning students relax into easy poses Clares St. Capitola designed to release to deepest Overeaters Anonymous tensions in the body along the PROFILE of Santa Cruz. Its free spine. Discover this unique form #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos and it works. Last year it places 126 of Hatha yoga that deeply relaxes, of its members in jobs, and we can quiets the mind, reduces pain, help you too. Ongoing workshops accelerates injury recovery, and promotes better over all health. will cover resume writing, comFirst Wednesday each month munication, and interview skills.

PROFILE of Santa Cruz

Second Thursdays each month B12 Fridays ommander Ronals Petty leads the meetings.

instruction First Tues. of each month at 6:30pm.

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.

Tuesdays thru Sundays Featured recipes are posted on

Redwood Mountain Faire

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he Aptos Market, with over 80 vendors, is open year round, with the best selections of fresh foods. In addition, family activities, music, cooking demos by professional chefs, gardening workshops, seasonal fairs and events are a part of the market.

Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market 360 Kings Village Drive

is to foster empathy and respect in at-risk youth through animal advocacy.

To learn more about UnChained

Sunday June 22

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he River Run is a fun, familyfriendly event that features 1k, 5k, and 10k courses along the scenic San Lorenzo River Levee.

The event will be coming to The lower level of San Lorenzo Park.

A post race expo will follow the event and open and free to the public. The expo will feature a variety of local businesses.

Runners will receive a T-shirt and goody bag as well as a free breakfast of various items.

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Sundays

Over-Eaters Anonymous

Sunday June 29

Bikes on the Bay Vintage

Maternity and Surgery Center, Motorcycle Show 2900 Chanticleer Ave. Sc. 9 am - 4 pm, Capitola Mall A is a 12-step support group for those who wish to stop eating ee the motorcycles you always compulsively. All are welcome. secretly wanted

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Announcements Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony

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Modern Square Dancing Class Santa Cruz, 230 Plymouth

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Last Thursdays each month

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

montereysymphony.org for more 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene information.

Italian/Argentene Restarante,

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his is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene

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known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and BINGO 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango. osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full Private instruction and classes snack bar available. First Tuesday by arrangement. For more of each month is special $25 buy in

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Wednesdays

Peninsula Banjo Band

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orty-seven years of performing in the Bay Area, over 250 popular tunes.

Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday.

No cover.

Contact Lee McLaughlin,

Second Sundays Each Month pages/Santa-Cruz-Antique-

Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Fair

9:00am-4:00pm, Lincoln St.

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endors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items. Come and check it out! Browse through a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot!

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Sunday June 8 Avant Garden Party

2pm - 6pm ango y Choro” Music of Brazil and Argentina along with a variety of other performers.

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price of admission). Premium wines and beers. Silent auction deals of the new century. Gung-Fu Hidden Peak Teahouse.

Wednesday June 18 Porter Memorial Library Ice Cream Social

Porter Memorial Library, 3050 Porter Street he Porter Memorial Library invites the public to an ice First Fridays each month cream social and story hour at 1pm First Friday Art Tour Saturday June 7 on June 18th. This free event is he First Friday Art Tour for preschool and primary school Japanese Cultural Festival is a Santa Cruz Institute grade children. apanese culture, both of Contemporary Arts event, traditional and contemporary, Parking is behind the Baglery. managed in conjunction with take the stage at the 28th annual the participating art venues. The fair at Mission Plaza Park in Saturday June 21 event takes place year-round Santa Cruz. The fair provides an and illuminates some of the most opportunity for the community Woodies On The Wharf he historic Santa Cruz Wharf to increase its awareness and talented local artists from local is setting for the 20th annual understanding of the Japanese galleries. celebration of the surf spirit and community through arts, craft classic surf wagons. More than 200 and culture. in a First Friday art tour, visit gorgeous, pre-1950’s cars feature wood bodies will line the wharf.

Music, memorabilia and prize Sunday June 8 drawings add to the fun.

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Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance 6:30 pm, German American Hall, 230 Plymouth St. Santa Cruz quare dancing! Try it, you’ll like it! Friendship put to music, event is family friendly. Classes through Jan 29 are free.

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Second Fridays each month

Big Band Dance

Capitola allroom dancing to live music by The 10th Ave. Band. Refreshments, large floor, friendly atmosphere, free parking. Open to the publicsingles welcome!

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electric blend of antiques and unique items. Come and check it out! Browse through a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage Hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original artwork and a whole lot of whatnot!

June tends to be easier for you, dear Cancer. Being in the spotlight or in charge is wonderful at times, but we all need a break from too much action, pressure, and decision making, and June gives you opportunities for that break. You could be in the mood to sow some serious wild oats on the 1st and 2nd. Have fun, be sociable, and don’t take everything so personally. Jupiter on a personal level, and attracting good people and circumstances into your life as a result.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

June is very good for public exposure, dear Leo, as you’re coming across as especially competent and attentive. While some people could be feeling left out of your life as you tend to your responsibilities and personal need for space, the month is nevertheless strong for your personal life. The Full Moon can light up your workplace or career situation. Prepare for this and take the opportunity seriously. You have a chance to assume more responsibility and authority. Be sure to reconnect and stay in touch with acquaintances and relatives, especially after the 21st, when attention to your social life comes more naturally. Make up for lost time.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

The June 12th Full Moon could take you places, some very far away. It could be physical or virtual. If you need a serious getaway, this might be the trigger. An old favorite fantasy or bit of wishful thinking may come to an end on June 21st. People you meet can be a source of inspistart when it comes to matters of the heart this month, and this means clearing out the deadwood and letting go of people, feelings, and attitudes that are holding you back and keeping you down.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

At the Full Moon of June 12th, you could become involved in the responsibilities of someone especially your own. Recent relationship challenges and personal frustrations will begin to disalso strong for practical matters. You are more willing than usual to work diligently for money.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

It’s a relationship-centered month for you, dear Scorpio. Personal energy levels remain on the low side, but your outlook improves considerably, and life is steadier in general. It’s easier to turn to others, if needed, as they tend to be there for you. Love, sex, and romance may blur at the New Moon on June 27th and could make a relationship even more complicated. A rare balance of optimism and realism is with you, making it a good time for drawing up workable how you want the world to see and deal with you.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Your ruler, Jupiter, is in great form this month, and this improves your general outlook as well as ferent life “departments”. Good energy is with you for healing, stabilizing, and improving family and other intimate relationships. Help seems to be magically there when you need it. A lightweight romance could turn super serious at the June 12th Full Moon. Or you might suddenly crave more attention than you’ve ever wanted before. Keep a grip on your heart and have pity on any partners.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

The Full Moon encourages you to get serious about taking better care of yourself. You don’t have to be paranoid or timid about it. Be smart and treat yourself better. Finding a balance by dividing your time more evenly is important now. For some of you, there can be a real learning For the June 27th New Moon, you might want to change up or freshen your social crowd, fade

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Aquarius, this month is your big chance to start doing something you’ve always wanted to do but

Saturday June 21

Pleasure Point Street Fair

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he second annual street fair takes place June 21st in the heart of lea sure Point - on Portola Drive between 41st and 38th avenues. The local vendors, selling are and food and a beer garden. A portion of the

increased motivation for tackling tasks that you previously felt were monotonous or uninteresting.

The 21st is a period that brings a more outgoing, playful, and creative energy to your life and, for some, budding romance. The New Moon on the 27th brings strong energy for starting fresh in these

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) to tag along with others just for the company endear you to friends and family. This is a good time in your life for expanding your horizons and your reach, in pleasing moderation. In fact, moderation is the major key to success this month with your co-ruler, Jupiter, cooperating with Saturn. At the New just dream about buying a ticket to Tahiti. Share the good and be grateful no matter what happens.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Wednesday June 25 Capitola Twilight Concert

Esplanade Park, Capitola hane Dwight Sings and Plays the Blues

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Saturday June 28 Hop ‘N Barley Festival

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he annual beer festival at Skypark in Scotts Valley features an array of local and regional breweries along with live local restaurants. The event is a fundraiser for the Community Housing Land Trust of Santa Cruz County.

yourself, but the June 12th Full Moon reminds you to pay more attention to the small, less exciting details of daily life. You feel that you can truly begin to move forward. After a few months of some confusion or lack of clarity in your love life, relationships begin to regain momentum. Periods when you completely relax and retreat, removing yourself from everyday

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

If you’ve been neglecting your own personal needs, this is a time for pursuing them, as well cious, enjoy the good, and let others get hyper. Don’t be surprised if people want to give you things. June is very strong for your social life, which can be especially nurturing and warm, but also practical. Networking is strong for you, both for life experience and for new, helpful ideas.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

You continue to experience a greater need for rest, relaxation, and some level of withdrawal from a lot of activity with friends and networking, and fun opportunities arising from these activities, particularly around the 15th. Be prudent, behave well, and respect the positions of others or the lovely 28th, 29th and 30th. Money really can’t buy happiness on the 31st. Or any other day.

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Budget Update

By Bruce McPherson, Supervisor 5th District

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reduction in some levels of service provided to the community.

The County also drew upon fund balances to soften the downward spiral caused by the reduction in revenues, primarily in property tax revenue.

As we head into budget deliberations in June, there are noticeable improvements.

Revenues are slowly improving, although they have not recovered to a degree that the County’s expenditures and revenues are balanced. As a result, we will continue to rely on fund balances to address the shortfall. However, we need to start rebuilding our reserves to erase our Of the $103 million net County cost of operations, public protection continues to dominate the use of the County’s funds, comprising 60 percent of the budget.

This year’s budget focuses on the restoration of furlough hours sustained by employees since 2009-10 and on restoring services.

I’m particularly pleased that we posed budget is primarily focused on rebuilding service capacity. Four previously unfunded within the patrol section have been recomthree new criminalist positions are being added in the investigations section, which allows the two deputies and sergeant currently in those positions to return to patrol work, for a total of seven additional deputies out on patrol.

As the representative of the

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the State pay back counties for so-called “unfunded mandates.�

These state “mandates,� which were imposed on our 58 counties prior to 2004, amount to $900 million that is owed to counties, c i t i e s , and special districts.

Of that $900 million, $600 million is owed to counties throughout California to Santa Cruz County. I was pleased when Gov. Jerry Brown included $100 million of that total to be paid back in his 2014-15 “May Revise� proposed budget, with the balance

neither the State Senate nor Assembly Budget Subcommittees included Gov. Brown’s budget suggestion. unfunded mandate proposal back into the 2014-15 budget, but through our elected State representatives and many of their colleagues we are hopeful that this issue may be

government that is closer to home.

Ban on Fracking ur Board of Supervisors recently voted unanimously for Santa Cruz to be the first county in California to ban hydraulic fracturing. “Fracking,� as it is commonly referred, is a drilling technique that involves pumping large amounts water mixed with chemicals into the ground to break open rocks and “release� the oil and gas contained within.

Advances in this technique have resulted in new drilling in areas where it was once considered uneconomical to drill. However,

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there are many potential problems, including contamination of groundwater supplies.

Our vote was largely symbolic in that there are no known oil leases in Santa Cruz County and it’s unlikely that the county is being targeted for oil development.

However, the Monterey Shale Formation, and other rocks potentially containing oil and gas resources, underlies much of the County of Santa Cruz. Although no active production of oil or gas resource currently takes place in our county, technically feasible and economically viable approaches may be discovered by the oil industry to tap potential accumulations of oil and gas resources in the Monterey formation or other rocks containing oil and gas resources, and interest could turn from the developed resource areas in southern California to other parts of the state, including Santa Cruz County.

Agency previously estimated that the formation held nearly 14 billion barrels of untapped oil.

However, the agency has since downgraded its potential to 600 million barrels.

Even if no oil development is done soon, my hope is that this action will protect our community for generations to come.

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month with a local reputable trainer to help dog owners with behavioral issues or training questions. This small-group setting is perfect for people who have newly adopted

and are experiencing problems they’ve never dealt with before. Shelter animals can many times exhibit challenging behaviors and may be in need of a great deal of training. This hour long information session can prove to be invaluable in making sure your adoption is a success!

Bring all of your questions and receive educated advice, helpful hints and expert behavior evaluation. These sessions are for people only, so please leave your dog at home. Jumping up, barking, pulling on the leash, etc. comes naturally to dogs and we’re here to help you learn what to do!

Training Discussion Group with Cynthia Edgerly from Bingo Dog Training The FIRST Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm - 7:30pm 2601 Chanticleer Ave. in Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz SPCA Pet Loss Support Group

osing a pet is like losing a loved family member, a best friend, and a cherished companion--because that’s what they are. An overwhelming sense of

with. We are here to help.

We are re-launching our Pet Loss Support Group in a new location to act as an important resource for people reeling from the devastating loss of a companion animal. This free support circle, open to community members grieving from a recent animal loss, is based on the belief that grief needs to be shared in order for healing to happen. The current group facilitator, Mary Quillin, takes a compassionate and empathetic approach to grief and feels that the healing magic of the group is in its gathering and guidance.

your homes siding.

Ventilation openings under the eves can be an avenue for sparks and embers to enter your attic space. You can pre-cut can be quickly installed when warned of a Windows are also a common point that tection, windows should be doubled paned, tempered glass to protect the windows from If you have a crawl space under your home, these vent openings should also be protected with covers the same way as the attic vents. Have pre-cut plywood ready to install over these vents.

If you have an attached deck to your home that is open underneath, it should

or your outbuildings. Embers can easily ignite the wood that can easily spread to your house.

Have several garden hoses available around your home. You should have enough length to be able to reach every part of your home’s exterior. If you have a private well, install an emergency generator so you will have water even when the electricity goes out.

These hardening steps in combination with good defensible space will give your home the best chances of surviving a For more information please contact

more information.

Pheromonal sprays and plug-in devices that release calming dog and catand cat treats are available that contain L-theanine, tryptophan, or other similar milk-derived naturally calming proteins that are great for mild anxiety cases. It is best to test these products out with plenty of time before the holiday to determine if your pet needs additional help to make it through the holiday safely.

Ask your veterinarian for guidance if your pet needs more help than desensitization training and natural remedies. Your veterinarian may prescribe anti-anxiety

medication, an antihistamine or a tranquilizer. These medications can be very helpful, especially for pets that may hurt themselves or are prone to destructive behavior. Your veterinarian will be able to prescribe the safest treatment for your pet based on the severity of their anxiety and their overall health status.

Even the most frightened pets can be calmed with a combination of these options…making it a much more enjoyable weekend for you and your furry family member!

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Donations are welcomed as this organization solely relies on the support of the community and receives no government funding.

Pet Loss Support Group The THIRD Thursday of every month from 7pm – 8:30pm 2601 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz

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