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Veterans Day 2014 It is almost 73 years since the beginning of WWII. Over 16,354,000 men & women served in the U.S. Armed Forces during WWII with 400,000 giving the ultimate sacWWII really was, the 82-day Battle for Okinawa from early April until mid-June 1945, U.S. casualties were over 62,000 of who 12,000 were killed or missing.

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District Attorney Bob Lee Passes Away S ‘The Rest of the Story’ anta Cruz County District Attorney Bob Lee passed away peacefully Saturday morning October 18 after a courageous battle with cancer. Lee, who was elected Santa Cruz County District Attorney in 2002, died at his home after s p e n d i n g an evening with family and friends, according to Chief Deputy Jeff Rosell.

“It is with the deepest personal sorrow Bob Lee and sadness that we said goodbye to our great friend and leader, Bob Lee,” Rosell said. “Bob was a dedicated, passionate prosecutor who gave every ounce of his talent and energy to serving the people of the community in which he was born and raised,” Rosell said.

Lee first began his service to the

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Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s office as an intern while still in law school. Lee began his career as a prosecutor in 1985 in Monterey County before joining the Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office in 1988, where he worked as Assistant District Attorney for 14 years. He was also a member of the Special Prosecution Unit, Supervisor of the Preliminary Hearing and Superior Court Felony

Child Molestation and Adult Sexual Assault Prosecution.

As District Attorney, Lee partnered with other agencies to create and promote specialized task forces

developed and enhanced specialized units within the DA’s office to prosecute gangs, sex offenders, elder and domestic violence abusers, as well as consumer protection and environmental cases.

“Among Bob’s many gifts was his incredible talent as a trial attorney,” Rosell said. “Bob tried many of this county’s most high profile cases and was never afraid of a challenge in the court room. He took great and justifiable pride in never having lost a trial in Santa Cruz County and used his considerable experience to mentor younger prosecutors, including me,” Rosell added.

A native of Santa Cruz, Lee was the youngest of four brothers. Lee obtained his Bachelor of Science in Public

R EMEMBERING B OB L EE

By Donna Lind, Scotts Valley City Council Member and retired Scotts Valley Police Sergeant

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e learned during the memorial

Lakes Church that Bob was actually diagnosed with cancer ten years ago.

At that time, he was told that he had from six months to a year, perhaps two years at the most to live. He refused to accept this and sought other opinions.

He had a friend from his school days that is also an oncologist. When this doctor talked to the initial oncologist and learned what Bob had been told, he replied, “You told BOB he couldn’t win! Really, you told Bob he couldn’t win!” His friend said that Bob did win because he had another 10 full years. itive Bob was but also how he knew every employee in his office, not just by name but really knew them, their kids, their pets and what was going

Administration in 1980 from the California State University at Sacramento, graduating with honors and his Juris Doctorate in 1984 from the University of Santa Clara. His wife, Barbara, who

on with their lives. It was said that because Bob didn’t have his own kids, he’d cover the reception desk so that other employees could have time with their families. long because of the many speakers who shared wonderful stories. Bob planned his memorial, picked who was to speak, and chose Jeff Dunn to be the moderator. Jeff was a neighbor and childhood friend that he’d known for over 50 years. Bob told everyone that he wanted it to be kept light and fun. One of those he talked to asked Bob if he could tell lawyer jokes and Bob replied, “Just Defense Attorney jokes.”

It really was a very special time. It was a shock to lose him and even those who knew the circumstances said that because it was Bob, that somehow he’d bounce back. survives him, is an Assistant Division Director at Santa Cruz County Probation Department.

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“School Libraries” from page 1 intervention counseling services for students, GLAD professional development training dedicated to building academic language and literacy for all students… and more. tribute $70,000 raised from last year’s key December, the Mountain Charlie Challenge bike ride in May, and the volunteer organization’s annual fundraising campaign. However, to fully meet the needs of the District, an urgent plea went out during the summer to parents and the community collected over $14,000 in donations in just a few weeks.

“We received an immediate response President. “Contributions came in from parents, grandparents, community members, and local businesses. We are fortunate to live in a place where so many members of our community recognize the value of supporting our children’s education. Our community understands that

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but just as crucial, intervention counseling will help students to focus in class and on their academic progress, supporting classroom environments conducive to learning. planned for this year? “It’s important that parents realize we will receive a request from the District at the end of the year to fund their most critical needs for the fol-

these fundraisers will go back to students, directly supporting education in Scotts Valley public schools.

Cover Photo: SVEF President Derek Timm shakes hands with Vine Hill Elementary Principal Julie Ebert as he hands her a check for the school. Librarian MacKenzie Keller (seated) is surrounded by the very enthusiasting students in Mrs. Benjamin’s 2nd grade class.

Thank You to Servicemembers Applebee’s Provides Free Meals on Veterans Day

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Veterans Day Dinner At Scopazzi’s Tuesday, November 11, 2014, 6-9pm ll are invited to honor our veterans.

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Valley High School Scoreboard Football Scotts Valley Season Record: (1-6, SCCAL 0-2) Coach: Louie Walters Soquel 16 – Scotts Valley 14 San Lorenzo Valley 33 – Scotts Valley 8 Scotts Valley 40 – Etna 0 SLV Season Record: (6-1, SCCAL 2-0) Coach: Dave Poetzinger San Lorenzo Valley 48 – Santa Cruz 27 San Lorenzo Valley 33 – Scotts Valley 8 San Lorenzo Valley 45 – Harker 0 San Lorenzo Valley 48 – Minarets 8

Girls Volleyball Scotts Valley Season Record: (6-12, SCCAL 5-8) Coach: Treva Crocker Scotts Valley def Santa Cruz (3-1) Scotts Valley def San Lorenzo Valley (3-0) Scotts Valley def Mt. Madonna (25-22, 24-23, 25-18) Aptos def Scotts Valley (29-27, 25-21, 25-12) Soquel def Scotts Valley (3-1) Harbor def Scotts Valley (3-0) Scotts Valley def St. Francis (3-2) San Lorenzo Valley def Scotts Valley (25-21, 25-20, 19-25, 28-26) Scotts Valley def Santa Cruz (3-1) Kill Leaders: Amber Bothman 87; Assist Leader: Megan Dig Leaders: Mary Lonhart 106; Megan Miller 39 SLV Season Record: (5-14, SCCAL 4-9) Coach: Ashley Tennant Harbor def San Lorenzo Valley (3-1)

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Scotts Valley def San Lorenzo Valley (3-0) Soquel def San Lorenzo Valley (3-1) San Lorenzo Valley def Santa Cruz (25-23, 25-23, 17-25, 25-22) San Lorenzo Valley def St. Francis (25-19, 25-22, 25-14) Aptos def San Lorenzo Valley (25-19, 25-16, 25-13) Mt. Madonna def San Lorenzo Valley (25-12, 25-16, 25-23) San Lorenzo Valley def Scotts Valley (25-21, 25-20, 19-25, 28-26) Harbor def San Lorenzo Valley (25-14, 25-20, 25-15)

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of the Valleys thanks all the sponsors, bands, vendors and attendees at this year’s outdoor concert series was our biggest yet: more concertgoers, more sponsors, more unteers, more enthusiasm than ever before! and community events.

Valleys is now able to donate $20,000 in net proceeds to help fund the music programs at the public schools in Scotts Valley. Music at Skypark has now raised over $80,000 for our public money buys music instruments, uniforms, students’ participation in music festivals and competitions, teachers’ attendance at music conferences, risers for choral concerts, cabinets for storage, and many more badly needed items.

Music at Skypark and our community support of music in our schools is credited for helping Scotts Valley win the prestigious “Best Communities for

We can hardly wait for next summer’s Music at Skypark concerts! With deep gratitude, Kiwanis of the Valleys wants to acknowledge and thank each of the generous individuals and businesses who

helped make this year’s concerts possible for our community, especially our biggest sponsors, Green Waste Recovery, Universal Audio, Bay Federal Credit Union and Business with Pleasure.

Redwood Mountain Faire Gives $50,000 To Community he organizing committee for the Redwood Mountain Faire announced they distributed $50,000 in net

tality, safety, parking and shuttle services and a variety of other tasks totaled over 2,300 volunteer hours.

A stellar lineup of top local and regional musical acts, combined with the relaxed family-friendly atmosphere on the open meadow has made the annual Faire a treasured not-to-be-missed event.

organizations in the San Lorenzo Valley and Santa Cruz vious year. Since the Faire’s return in 2010, it has raised service organizations throughout Santa Cruz County.

Planning is now underway for the 2015 Faire. Applications are available for bands wishing to play at the faire.

Organizers are also accepting applications for Arts & Craft

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Veterans Day 2014 t is almost 73 years since the beginning of WWII. Over 16,354,000 men & women served in the U.S. Armed Forces during WWII with 400,000 giving the ultimate

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really was, the 82-day Battle for Okinawa from early April until mid-June 1945, U.S. casualties were over 62,000 of who 12,000

attention on the important purpose of a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to

of Veterans Day not only preserves the his-

Capitola resident Arvy Geurin was one veteran who has told the story of his experiences and how it really was for them.

19,000 killed, 47,500 wounded, and 23,000 captured or missing.

An Iwo Jima Survivors Remembrance” it was his intention to tell the reader what it was like to live through that time and to understand what it was like when patri-

remaining stands at just over a million. By 2036, it is estimated there will be no living veterans that war left to recount their experiences. Approximately every three minutes pears. Yielding to the inalterable process of aging, the men and women who fought

rate of approximately 555 a day, according

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History of Veterans Day

Arvy Guerin in a foxhole on one of the most dangerous beaches in the history of warfare

not the exception.

Arvy passed away in 2012 and his family encourages individuals, businesses

seven months earlier when an armistice between the Allied nations and Germany

generations of those who have served our country in uniform.

the eleventh day of the eleventh month. erally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”

original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m.

With Public Law 380 on June 1, 1954,

Survivor’s Remembrance” by Arvy Geurin as told to Gale Geurin What was it like to walk through bloodiest battle of World War II? On 19

“We weren’t action heroes or extraordinary men. We were farm boys and city jocks: scholars and drop-outs; rich and poor; we were just young men brought together by a common goal, moving toward the hungry jaws of war.”

which the United States Armed Forces fought for and captured the island of American invasion had the goal of capturing the entire island, including its three

awarded the Medal of Honor for their

Medals of Honor were awarded to Marines in World War II. Of the 22,060 Japanese soldiers on the island, only 216 were captured during

American casualties, including 6,800 dead.”

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The author of “Walking Through Fire” orn in Hot Springs, Arkansas In 1925, Arvy Guerin was two years old when

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was there during the stock market crash and the following economic depression, but his parents never let their sons feel they were disadvantaged. During that time, they

Landing on Iwo Jima e were close enough now to see the carnage in the water. Bodies of marines

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their parents to Lost Hills, California. He Army’s uncle owned a bakery. Arvy went from mowing lawns and selling vegetables to working in his uncle’s bakery when he was a teenager. He was there on December 7, 1941 when his life changed forever. was sent to San Diego, California, for Boot Camp and then Radio School and trained with the Marines as part of the amphibious forces. His training completed, he went by troop train from California to Oregon to be assigned as a Radioman aboard the

jolt toward the reality of what we were heading toward. How had I gotten here so fast? Had it been only ten years since I had been the youngest

didn’t know then that it would get much, much worse.

Fourth Wave. For us, the muddy and bloody water, the zing of bullets passing close to us were enough to know we were sloshing into hell. beach, putting my part of the three-sectioned radio together, and saying alive. It was beginning to dawn on me that going on that island might be my last act in this life.

McFarland California?

If you are interested in reading Arvy Geurin’s whole story, “Walking Through Fire: An Iwo Jima Sur-

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the ship would take him into the midst of

Arvy in a rickshaw in China. This was the start of the infamous “rickshaw race.” Arvy ended up pulling this rickshaw with the driver in the seat, running rickshaw. One of the few lighter moments.

of Iwo Jima.

It became painfully obvious, when talking with his high school aged grandchildren, that the history of World War II was being taught as only statistics and little

Fire; An Iwo Jima Survivors Remembrance.” Here is an excerpt:

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SCOTTS VALLEY INTEGRITY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Where Excellence is a Requirement

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sign in the lobby of Scotts Valley’s Integrity Automotive Service reads:

as well as top-of-the-line customer service.

“Integrity values include a high quality of work,” explains owner Preet Grewal. “I’d rather take an extra couple of hours or an extra day or two to make sure the work is done right.” Along with the highest standards of quality, customer service is also key. “Customer service is another core value. Good old ‘going back in time’ cusMcMillian agrees, adding, “We treat your car just like we’d treat our own mothers’ cars. We always think about what we can we do to make this a little nicer experience for you.”

Scotts Valley Integrity Automotive is a full-service automotive repair shop. “We do everything except body work,” says

complete list of services also includes air conditioning, auto electric, computerized alignment, and exhaust work as well as machine shop service. “We recently added new lifts and scanners, all state of the art

From Left: Owner Preet Grewal, Manager Nathan McMillian, and Manager John Guadamoz displayed on a wall illustrating the recommended preventative maintenance

$100.” Plus, AAR facilities also guarantee the repairs they perform. “99% of the work we do doesn’t come back,” says Preet. “But we’re not perfect, there’s that 1%. AAA members get free towing back to us within

at various intervals. Adding to the high we can work on any make and model vehicle.” actually the only quick lube station in Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley,” he continues. Integrity actively encourages routine vehicle maintenance and corrective repairs; there’s even a chart prominently

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conforming to the highest-level standards set by the Bureau of Automotive Repairs records and make sure our work is done require smog checks of hybrid as well as diesel vehicles, and Integrity Automotive can take care of those, too.

“Bob Lee” from page 2 In a letter released on October 8 in which Lee revealed to the public that

prepare to leave the greatest job that any person could ever have, the inevitable sadness will be softened by the timeless memories of the personal relation10 / November 2014 / Scotts Valley Times

ships that my wife Barbara and I have developed with so many of you in our value for me.

It has been the great honor and privilege of my life to have served as District Attorney of Santa Cruz County. I thank you for having given me that opportunity.

God bless you all.”

Funeral services are pending.

repair need to be re-done, the warranty is honored at other AAR facilities across the country.

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‘hands’ helping the easier it is.

We make this a positive experience with songs, pins handed out to the vets, and an area to display memorabilia encourage military regalia of any kind to be worn.

Anyone, veteran or non-veteran, who would be interested in helping plan this

our veterans.

If you are interested in helping call the SLV Museum at 831-338-8382. Submitted by Lynda Phillips, Executive Director San Lorenzo Valley Museum

Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Announces Winners of the 2014 COMMUNITY AWARDS Business of the Year

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Bruno’s BBQ & Catering

osanna Herrera is the owner of Bruno’s BBQ & Catering.

Bruno’s serves up large portions of California BBQ to the families and community members of Scotts Valley. r e c e i v e d several awards including the “Goldies” Silver award for Best Bar- Rosanna Herrera beque and have been voted the “Best Rave and Fave BBQ Restaurant” by the Scotts Valley Press Banner.

Rosanna has grown Bruno’s into an essential part of the community and sponsors or hosts many local groups including sports teams, Scotts Valley Rotary, Kiwanis Club of the Valleys, local schools, and countless others.

Bruno’s BBQ has been a Scotts Valley Chamber member since 1997, and Rosanna is an active

member of the Board. She is interested in “contributing to the community that supports business endeavors, and striving to continue the success of the business community in Scotts Valley”.

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nnette Marcum was one of the founding directors of Valley Churches United Missions relief organization in response to the Love Creek slides & storms of 1982. She remained a volunteer a community supported non-profit agency that operates a food pantry 5 days a week, as well as producing

Annette Marcum & Christmas Holiday projects.

In addition, VCUM oversees the Buck for Hunger, Back to School

Backpack, and School Supplies Drive. An average of 500 house- the positive. Our community came holds per month are served together to help us, a community through the food pantry.

Valley Community Garden is a worthy place to remember a one-of- organization to support pediatric cancer research by funding new – Bruce McPherson treatments and supporting families battling pediatric cancer.

Organization of the Year Kristin Cosner, CEO and Co-Founder Adam Cosner, Co-Founder Team G Childhood Cancer Foundation n March 2012, our once normal, Educator of the Year playful life came to a screeching halt when we heard the words Beth Hollenbeck “Your daughter has cancer”. eth Hollenbeck has taught We were music for twelve years in devastated. s c h o o l s Our recently throughout healthy and Los Angeles happy 4-yearand Santa old daughter, Cruz County Gabriella, and is in her would endure almost a year Director of Adam & Kristin of chemoMusic for therapy, weeks of radiation and Scotts Valley Beth Hollenbeck multiple surgeries… treatments Middle and High School. meant for adults that could harm “Chamber Awards” page 11 her in order to “cure” her.

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Calendar of Upcoming Events November 8 Dinner 6 - 10 pm Scotts Valley Community Center 360 Kings Village Rd., SV

November 20 Mixer 5:30-7pm Boys & Girls Club Location TBA

December 6 Lighting Festival 12-6 pm Scotts Valley Community Center 360 Kings Village Rd., SV

December 11 5:30-7pm 5447 State Route 9, Felton

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no-host cocktail and wine bar, live auction, western BBQ buffet dinner and community awards presented by Master of Ceremonies the honorable Paul Marigonda. For tickets and more informentary champagne upon entry, silent mation please call the Chamber office at - auction and hors d’oeurves, live music, 831-438-1010.

lease join us to celebrate the winners of the 2014 Scotts Valley Community Awards! We are hosting a dinner in their honor on Valley Community Center.

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Chamber Welcomes New Ambassador B Scotts Valley in a position that pulls from

California with her three children to Santa Cruz County in 1992 to

Cruz. Since the close of Café Milano Brenda spent several years working in marketing and advertising for some of the largest publishing companies in Cali-

representative with Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial.

Blessed with growing up on a small ranch up north. Brenda developed many hobbies but her favorite is horseback

Pages and Great Western Directories. She recently closed and the chapter of owning her own business when she decided to close the doors on her bookkeeping and

years and as a teen competed as a semipro barrel racer with the California Cowboys Pro Rodeo Association. Competition has not eluded her as she stills

at their San Lorenzo Valley home gardening and waiting for their two grandsons to visit.

Brenda is an active Ambassador with the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, and as such she volunteers her time selflessly at a number of events.

She is the first to come and give a hand and one of the last to leave.

Over the past few years she has had the opportunity to be on the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival Committee, the Scotts

with the California Gymkhana AssociaCalifornia. When she is not “chasing

Committee and has participated in the Scotts Valley Community Awards Gala.

Woman of the Year

“Chamber Awards” from page 11 She earned her BA in Music from UC Bethany University. She holds a California -

Her current workload includes over 100 students in performing arts classes and 50 students in music appreciation, music composition and recording arts classes. She is also the Key Club advisor for the high school and advisor for the new In addition to teaching, Ms. Hollenbeck enjoys being involved as an activist in her local community.

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Linda Benko

inda and her husband Frank have lived in Scotts Valley for 30 years.

Over that time they have raised four children in this community, and Linda’s volunteer activities have coincided with the progress of her kids. Her volunteering began at the preLinda Benko school level, teaching Sunday school at their church. As her children progressed into elementary school she volunteered in the classrooms, treasurer.

Alvin Scarborough Memorial Man of the Year

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Robert Aldana

obert Aldana has lived in Scotts Valley since 1996. He is the founder and publisher of MyScottsValley.com, Scotts Valley’s online magazine, and the popular Facebook community page at Facebook.

Parent Club, SVHS Falcon Club, the Harbor

the Kiwanis Club of the Valleys. Linda’s primary motivation for volunteering is to give back to a community that has such Scotts Valley such a wonderful place to live and raise children.

Robert is a licensed

Robert Aldana 1986 and runs his real estate business in Scotts Valley with Bailey Properties.

He has also presided over and founded and is currently an Ambassador for the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce. He lives in Scotts Valley along with his wife, Monica, their three daughters, Haley, Madeline and Ava, and numerous pets.

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Ayan Patel

yan Patel is a Scotts Valley High School senior who has volunteered at the local Senior Center for the past 4 years.

Center.

Ayan volunteers for Music at SkyPark events. Ayan is a co-founder of the SVHS

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Aviation Club, which focused on building a UAV drone. He was the president of the club for two years and now is president which consists of science, technology, engineering, aviation, and math. He is a true example of someone who goes above and Ayan Patel beyond, and is an outstanding role model for others to aspire to be like.

Senior Citizen of the Year

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Marlene Flannery

arlene Flannery is that person who

whole new dimension! She is known as the “Queen of the Kitchen” by her peers at the Scotts Valley Senior Center. She cooks and serves up wonderful meals for the monthly dinners, and as the activities and events at the center have increased over the past 3½ years, so too have the Marlene Flannery number of her volunteer hours. Marlene plays a major role in the running of the center, assisting the Director with the planning of every event. A very quiet person, Marlene prefers to listen, so when she knows to pay attention to this wise, caring and giving woman ~ she has become the Valley Senior Center!

Sixth Annual Quad Chamber Mixer

Business Leaders and Community Members of Silicon Valley & Scotts Valley Mingled on October 23 his year the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce had the honor of hosting the Quad Chamber of Commerce Mixer, along with the Los Gatos, Saratoga and Campbell was a huge success with wineries and restaurants from all areas serving up delicious tastings. Wineries included Burrell School Vineyards, Cinnabar Winery, Guglielmo Winery, Loma Prieta Winery, MJA Vineyards, Left Bend, Armitage, Clos La Chance Winery, Bottle Jack and Fortino Winery. We want to extend special to coordinate all the wineries that evening, as well as to all of the vendors who helped make the event a smash!

Along with all that enjoyable wine to drink attendees had an opportunity to sample food from local Scotts Valley restaurants, caterers and confections comprising of Bruno’s BBQ & Catering, Ashby’s Confections, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Loganberry Bakery and Oak

Valley favorites w e r e joined by Il Fornaio Restaurant & Catering, Kyoto Palace, Buca di Beppo from Campbell, and Rose Catering from Saratoga. All were serving up something special for the night, such as the homemade ravioli and bruschetta and mini pumpkin pies from Loganberry Bakery located here in Scotts Valley. An event like this is a great opportunity to meet the owners and teams of such establishments and to make connections with people local and from nearby Silicon Valley.

of the participating Chambers of Commerce. event happens once a year, each Chamber rotating who is hosting. Stay tuned to the chamber’s calendar for next year’s event; with over 150 people in attendance, the turnout is simply something you cannot miss out on!

For other events like this one, or to host one of your own check out our website and calendar at www.scottsvalleychamber. com, or email us at info@scottsvalleychamber.com. We could not have done this event without our helpful Ambassadors and Board Members, thank you for all you do to support the Chamber of Commerce and for making these wonderful evenings possible!

Scotts Valley

Chamber of Commerce

Membership Directory 2015 You’re invited to participate in the 2015 Scotts Valley Business Directory.

The directory is mailed to residents in January and available all year long to businesses and visitors county wide. Call by December 15, 2014 to take advantage of this great opportunity to showcase your business.

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Christmas in SV is Right around the Corner!

Come Light the Tree with us and Celebrate December 6 at the Scotts Valley Community Center his year the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce presents with Scarborough Ace Hardware a Christmas celebration extraordinaire!

Join us December 6 from 2-7pm for the Annual

the Scotts Valley Community Center, a food drive hosted by Valley Churches United Missions, some very special holiday surprises and of course jolly Santa Claus!

We are looking for sponsors and volunteers to help make this event bigger and better than ever before! Please call the chamber

family and community!

Kings Village Shopping Center, old time Victorian Carolers, dance performances at

at exec@scottsvalleychamber.com.

Remember to please support your local businesses this holiday season and shop local in Scotts Valley!

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2014 California Propositions C level to possibly $4 billion or more.

alifornia Propositions are famous for bringing all sorts of issues

funds would be used to pay down

election the issues range from water, to rainy day funds to casinos. Here they are with some brief explanations. For more information we recommend vis-

and inter-governmental debts. about $11 billion. If the maximum is reached, the surplus would be used to build and maintain infrastructure.

California_2014_ballot_propositions Proposition 1, Water Bond YES authorizes sale of $7.1 in general obligation bonds for Water Projects NO defeats proposition rop. 1 would allow the state to redirect $425 million in unsold bonds and sell $7.1 billion in additional bonds, for a total of $7.5 billion in general obligation bonds.

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supplies, protect and restore wetlands, protection. Of the total $7.5 billion, $5.7 billion is available for water supply and water quality projects only if recipients match 50% of the total cost. With any bond issue payback, it will cost taxpayers twice the face value.

Proposition 2, Rainy Day Budget Stabilization Fund Act YES passes the Rainy Day Budget Stabilization Fund Act NO defeats the act.

Prop. 2 would: to the Budget Stabilization Account

limit the size of local school district reserves to a maximum of 10% of their annual budget, depending on the size of the district.

Proposition 45, Public Notice Required for Insurance Company Rates Initiative YES passes the initiative NO defeats the initiative rop. 45 applies only to individual and

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Insurance Commissioner would have to approve rate changes for those plans application process would require the company to publicly disclose and justify its requested rates.

database before prescribing certain drugs to prevent patients from “doctor shopping” for multiple prescriptions

for noneconomic damages in malpractice lawsuits to $1.1 million

Local Measures

here are three local Measures on

two, K & L, have to do with taxing legal Marijuana sales: Measure K for the County, and Measure L for the City of Santa Cruz.

Measures, K and L are essenwhich jurisdiction they would apply.

cap on attorney’s fees would remain unchanged.

Proposition 47, Reduced Penalties for Some Crimes Initiative YES passes the initiative NO defeats the initiative Prop. 47 would: olent felonies to misdemeanors, unless the defendant has prior convictions for violent and serious crimes.

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environmental protection, neighborhood integrity, and public safety are maintained and will be used for

Financial accountability.

Measure M would allow Capitola to raise its occupancy tax from 10 percent to 11 percent.

Proposition 46, Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Cap and Drug Testing of Doctors YES passes the proposition NO defeats the proposition Prop. 46 would: in addition to tests after events of possible medical negligence or if the doctor is suspected of using drugs or alcohol;

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CHERYL REBOTTARO OF EDWARD JONES Bringing the Service Spirit to Life

By Maggie Caldwell

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want to be doing things I care about and meeting people,” says Cheryl Rebottaro.

And true to her word, she does just that, investing her time with her volunteerism, with her career as a Financial Advisor with

Jones in Scotts Valley, where she helps

family - husband Steve and four children.

Cheryl cares about reaching out and helping others, so volunteering is an important part of her life. She’s been a member of the Scotts Valley Rotary since 2010, and this year is assistant governor of all seven area Rotary Clubs. As a Rotary

are most important. Plus, they give good support for the branches. I love it. I get to focus on clients and the best advice I

diverse as a clean water project in Laos and a health fair in Guatemala. “We like to get involved in sustainable projects,” she said. She serves as a mentor to the Interact Club of Scotts Valley Middle School, the student level Rotary. dents as their advisor on service projects ranging from international to local,” said

baskets and school supplies for homeless

approach with her clients. “Before I present a solution, I want to make sure everyone is clear what we are solving for. We set goals, make a spending plan, look at your net worth statement. How is your percent return on your investments getting you to your goal? How is your portfolio getting you to your goals? I want to be doing things I care about, and I believe in this.”

from the mentors; they come up with all the ideas for their projects on their own.

For an international project last year, they raised money for toothbrushes to send to children in the Philippines after the

Cheryl was also active in the Boys and Girls Club of the Valleys. “Joe and Linda Aliberti are the founding benefactors for the new clubhouse on Scotts Valley Drive.

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local stores and churches and collecting food to return to VCUM for distribution.

Flyers indicate what kinds of food should go in the bag.

school children, dressed in their Halloween costumes launch the 33rd

Cheryl brings the service spirit to her

practice.”

school has done this since 1985. as children look at Halloween, they instead will each bring a food item. A good way to teach children by children ages range from 2 to 4 years.

Valley Churches United is collecting food and cash to provide Holiday meals to more than 1600 households in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley areas. Area schools, churches, businesses and community folks are helping by taking a grocery bag from their 16 / November 2014 / Scotts Valley Times

have shared the true spirit of Christmas with your less fortunate neighbors: seniors, shutins, low income families, disadvantaged children, disabled, homeless, and care facility residents in Valley Christmas Project is sucthat involves the whole community, young and old, and is Your cash donations are used to purchase food, gifts, and help fund the food pantry’s programs. Canned goods donated through area schools are a large part of the

tually be a teen center, it’s something that’s needed in this area.” She also brought a

Cruz County, and served as chapter president for two years.

Christmas dinner ingredients as well as stocking the Food Pantry during the winter months. Information on adopting a senior or family is provided on the following page.

In the San Lorenzo Valley donations can tique, 9400 Highway 9, Ben Lomond from 10 am to 5 pm weekdays and 11 am to 4 pm on weekends. After hours at Ben Lomond Gas Station on Highway 9 from 7 am to 7 pm.

In Scotts Valley the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce located at 360 Kings Village Rd. will accept items weekdays from 10:30 am to 3 pm. Donations can be sent to VCUM at PO Box 367, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 or check our website at vcum.org or Facebook for online donations.

Decorated cookie bags, senior boxes

Contact Cheryl Rebottaro of Edward Jones at (831) 461-9311 or email her at cheryl. located at 221 Mt Hermon Rd Ste. F, Scotts Valley, CA 95066.

Make a needy child happy by taking a

Christmas Cards Our Holiday phone number is: 336-8258 x222 and people who live in San Lorenzo Valley or Scotts Valley who require assistance can call VCUM at 336-8258 x221.

Community Outreach Since 1982

Weaving for the Blind & Visually Impaired Santa Cruz Handweavers Guild’s (SCHWG) Weaving Program ould you imagine sitting at a weaving loom and not be able to see the thread you are using, let alone clearly see the lovely piece of fabric

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errors and advise the weavers about potential solutions. It is a 1:1 mentorship that establishes close, caring relationships between weavers and volunteers.

Yarnettes”, but it does not stop them from creating beautiful hand woven cloth. How does this happen?

cognitive stimulation and a sense of independence are only a few of the positive outcomes of the program. One of the weavers, who became totally blind 4 years ago, believes that the program helped save her life. She had never woven before but she is an extraordinary weaver and produces exquisite work that has won top honors at the Santa Cruz County Fair. Another, who is 86 years old and a multiple blue ribbon weaver at the County Fair, has been attending the program for all twenty of its years. After observation of this program, a

the Santa Cruz Handweavers Guild mentor blind and visually impaired weavers in their as a joint project of the Duran Center, now the Vista Center for the Blind & Visually help the weavers select a project, review color and “look”, and set up the looms for

Santa Cruz Handweavers Guild Sale!

One Day Only

similar program is being set up in Portland, Oregon.

volunteers of the Guild with a problem many weighty looms, tons of yarn and no place to go!

Wavecrest Development, Inc., is

allowing the guild to use a beautiful, currently unrented, space on the west side of Santa Cruz on McPherson Street, until the space is leased or rented. Meanwhile, the nettes”, are happily weaving again due to “Weaving” page 23

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you do your holiday shopping.

Fundraiser for “The Yarnettes” (Cash or Check Only) accessories

boards, & more

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Veterans’ Stories O

Poetry and Memories of the War in Iraq

ver 14,000 veterans live in Santa Cruz County.

As part of its local history preservation work,

encourages veterans to share their stories with the Library so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war.

SCPL is part of the Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress, established by the United States Congress to collect, preserve, and make accessible the personal accounts of U.S. war veterans.

Video interviews, 30 minutes or

military documents, or memoirs may be included. Interviews are forwarded to the VHP Project on behalf of the veterans with copies given to the veterans and a copy remaining in SCPL’s local history collection. Families of deceased veterans may donate collections of photographs, letters,

at 7pm Forum, Bldg 450 at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive in Aptos award-winning poet who is also a combat infantry veteran of the War in Iraq. He has been featured on charge for these services.

Learn more about the Veterans History Project at an information session Downtown Branch Library. Veterans who have already shared their stories will talk will be available to detail the process and answer questions.

and the BBC. He was raised in Fresno and eventually joined the United States Army serving a year in Iraq beginning in

this year he published his memoir, My Life as a Foreign Country, retracing his war

by the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries as part of the War Comes Home collaboration between the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, the Watsonville Public Library, and Cal Humanities.

CAL FIRE Continues Burn Ban FELTON — public that due to continued extremely dry fuel conditions related to the drought, the Burn Ban on outdoor open burning will Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, portions of Stanislaus, and Western San Joaquin open burning, including debris like leaves and branches in State Responsibility Areas and Local Responsibility areas where CAL services under a cooperative is part of a statewide ban put in in June 2014. Violation of this ban could result in enforcement action up to and including a citation. of this region normally starts on December 1 each year but due to the extreme dry burning could be postponed and will not be allowed until adequate rainfall occurs. Hisin this region during similar dry winters.

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cantly reducing the threat of a Wildland Once the burn ban is lifted the public should review their respective Air Pollution District website. You can review

Bay Area Air Quality Man-

Open-Burning.aspx for information on Burn Day status, burn allocations and Air Quality regulations prior to scheduling a burn.

With the large number of escape during this period, the public is also advised that they are responsible for knowing the current burn regulations and burn day status. Landowners and contractors can also be held responsible for any costs or damages associated with suppressing an

For information on ways to prevent

Giving Thanks A Celebration of Community Support, Health and Wellness, and Educational Opportunities

By Penny Weaver, Superintendent, Scotts Valley Unified School District

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ave you heard that being thankful is a state of mind? In Scotts Valley, I continue to feel grateful and am mindful of the generosity and steadfast support of our parents, community and businesses. I have great appreciation for

numeracy, and other knowledge sets they acquire in school allow them to maximize their academic potential, develop skills for lifelong learning, and become successful contributors to a global society. Our

District convened an Alternative Housing Committee to study housing scenarios for students during the construction phase of the new middle school.

of our District, our teachers, our support

learning for the health and prosperity of our Scotts Valley community.

cost analysis and preferences of housing

our schools.

I am especially thankful for the generous work of groups like the Falcon Club who fully fund a thriving sports program

Health and Wellness andra Sanchez, Food Services Manager for the District, is leading the District’s mittee members are planning a big initiative: “Make One Change” to create environments that promote good nutrition and physical

Foundation, Scotts Valley Kiwanis Club supporting music, Rotary Club of Scotts Valley supporting scholarship awards and more. I am so thankful to be part of a community of folks who care about children and their education.

We all share the conviction that education is a student’s passport to a bright future. When students are engaged and learning at a high level, the literacy,

students in vacant school facilities outside of the District and housing students in a school of portables on open property within the Committee’s recommendations at their December 9, 2014 regular meeting.

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salad bars and meal and snack choices that not only meet the nutrition standards and regulations but also are appealing to

school meals in 15 years in publishing new standards that align school meals with the latest nutrition science and real world circumstances of America’s schools. kinds of practical changes that many parents are already encouraging at home, including:

fruits and vegetables every day of the week whole grain-rich foods; varieties; children being served to ensure proper portion size; amounts of saturated fat, trans fats and sodium.

Educational Opportunities ebuilding Scotts Valley Middle School is one of the District’s major projects this year. Up-to- date facilities will enable gressive Academy program, which is a national, and state School to Watch model.

R Scotts Valley Middle School Principal Mary Lonhart, as part of the Alternative Housing Committee trying out the reception bench area at Redwood Elementary School in Boulder Creek which closed 10 years ago.

ensure the integrity of the program, the

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9. Bonnie one 13. Of the Orient 14. One from Laos 15. Marked ski run 16. Unfriendly looks 17. Giant Hall-of-Famer Mel 18. Wedding singer?

19. *Popular Halloween pumpkin tradition 21. *Predecessor of pumpkin as jack-olantern canvas 23. ___ Baba 24. Owl’s hangout 25. Blah-blah-blah

28. Shade of beige 30. Like Scandinavia 35. Shaded 37. Not easy 39. Prince William’s mother 40. Eye up and down 41. Money or Murphy, e.g.

43. Genesis garden 44. “She _____ seashells...”

46. Fly like an eagle 47. “____ of the Flies” 48. “Planes, ______ and Automobiles” 50. *Like Freddy Krueger’s glove or a bird’s foot 52. Pig’s digs 53. Sound on Old MacDonald’s farm 55. Mad Hatter’s drink 57. M in ROM

60. *No hands allowed for this on Halloween 64. Drink like a cat 65. Filmmaker Spike ___ 67. Dugout vessel 68. *”The _____ville Horror” 69. Bonanza find 70. Fancy tie 71. Ancient Rome’s distance unit 72. Siesta 73. Stands for 1.

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7. *A black one is popular as Halloween decoration 8. Terra _____ 9. Sketch 10. American Society for Clinical Investigation 11. Big first for a baby 12. Get the picture 15. Popular anise-flavored liqueur 20. Specialty 22. Large coffee pot 24. Bur-producing plant 25. *White sheeted one?

26. Hole-borer 27. _____ Swan of the “Twilight” series 29. X-ray units 31. Cambodian currency 32. Carpenter’s groove, pl.

33. Dead to the world

34. *It flows freely on Halloween 36. Supermarket section 38. *”____ M for Murder” 42. Muse of love poetry 45. *Red Baron’s Halloween opponent 49. Paul McCartney, e.g.

51. Skyping device 54. Leg cover 56. Belittle 57. Mommy 58. Larger-than-life 59. Remote option 60. Car onomatopoeia 61. Machu Picchu group 62. High ____ 63. Understands 64. Often found under a napkin 66. Victorian, e.g. © Statepoint Media

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Markets, 1210 41st Ave. register call (831) 457-2273 Capitola (Also down town and at San Lorenzo Valley munity West side stores) MovementR et fresh ideas for easy-to-prepare, Community Calendar G Come explore Feldrenkrais -

Tuesday Nov 11 SLV Museum Veterans Day Dinner

6 – 9 pm, Scopazzi’s, 13300 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek For reservations contact Lynda Phillips 831-338-8382

Saturday Nov 22 Sunday Nov 23

Santa’s Shelves Craft Fair

12 pm – 5 pm, Felton Fire Station, 131 Kirby Street, Felton

Friday Nov 28

Leaf Community Markets culinary every Monday, ranging from meat sample, get a recipe card, and learn tips for meal prep and leftovers.

Featured recipes are posted on the New Leaf Community blog at www.newleafcommunity.com.

Head to the Islands!

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ine on any Monday and 10% of the total sales go to a local

month of the year as part of the Mahalo Monday Program. Hula’s

Santa’s Coming to Town

located at 221 Cathcart Street in Santa Cruz.

Hula’s is open from lunch Tuesday – Sunday from 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., dinner nightly from 4:30 p.m. – close, Sunday Dec 7 and happy hour Tuesday – Sunday Children’s Christmas 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. For more Tree Trimming 12 – 4 pm, SLV Museum, 12547 information go to www.hulastiki.com Hwy 9, Boulder Creek 5 – 9 pm, Highway 9, Downtown Boulder Creek

Announcements Nar-Anon

hat is co-dependency? What W is enabling? What is this insanity? Am I the only one who world wide fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who have

PROFILE of Santa Cruz

9:00am-12:30pm, 2045 40th Ave. Clares St. Capitola free and it works. Last year it places 126 of its members in jobs, and we can help you too. Ongoing workshops will cover resume writing, communication, and interview skills. at (831) 479-0393 or visit www.

now being held in Santa Cruz For a meeting near you call (888) 374-1164 or email saveyoursanity@aol.com Visit http://nar-anon.org/Nar-Anon/ California.html for more info.

Heroes Breakfast

o you know a hero in the D community? them to be celebrated at the Santa Cruz County Heroes Breakfast 2015. Visit www.

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Co-dependents Anonymous

o-dependents Anonymous C is a 12-step group for people who want healthy

relationships and self esteem.

Weekly meetings are offered free of charge in Santa Cruz and Watsonville.

For a schedule and more information, go to www.coda.org or e-mail gratefulcoda@gmail.com or call (831) 469-6096.

before December 31!

If you are interested in sponsoring Second and Fourth Mondays a table at the 2015 Heroes Breakfast, please contact Jennifer First and Third Wednesdays Hall at Jennifer.Hall2@redcross. Alzheimers Support Groups org or 205.439.7819.

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 Daily family members of people with Alzheimers Overeaters Anonymous vereaters Anonymous is a 12-Step Wednesdays Facilitated by Francie support group for those who wish to stop eating compulsively.

Meetings daily. See our website for Tuesdays a current list of meeting times and WomenCARE Support Group locations: www.santacruzoa.org uesday Support Group is a gathering for women with all

Ongoing Events

Church, 5000 Granite Creek Rd. Scotts Valley. For more information, visit http://hirewire.org

Mondays

Meal Solution Mondays

4:00pm-6:00pm, New Leaf Com-

ommander Chuck Woodson C leads the meetings.

For more information, call (831)

295-1939 12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course.

Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Contact Chuck at 831-462-6092 Fridays 7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. or e-mail charleswhitt@att.net for Loss of Spouse or Partner moving as they heighten your First Congregational Church of more information. for Seniors Grief Group self-awareness. Class is from Santa Cruz Through Dec. 6 To learn more, call (831) 427-4016 Hoffman’s for Second Harvest 10:00-11:30 pm, Aegis of Aptos.

Center, 1307 Seabright, Santa Cruz. First class is free for new n 8 week discussion group Santa Cruz will donate 10% students. for seniors who have lost a Wednesdays of total sales to Second Harvest Pre-registration is required. spouse or partner.

Toastmasters: Contact suzie@suzielundgren.

Please call (831) 430-3058 for com or call (831) 332-7347 Speak for Success more information. healthy 4 meals to people in need 12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s throughout Santa Cruz through 200 Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Felton’s Farmer Market!

Valley Drive, Scotts Valley.

Clutterers Anonymous 2:30-6:30 p.m. spring, summer that Second Harvest support. iving a business presen5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & and fall tation? Interviewing for a Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer he main drag along Highway 9 will come alive with the bustle of job? Improve your speaking Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz.

Ave. Santa Cruz CA 95060 farmers and food artisans selling a skills in a friendly, supportive colorful variety of delicious edibles environment with Redwood B12 Fridays Big Book and OA to shoppers and diners alike.

3:00pm-6:00pm, Thrive Natural For more info, visit www.santacruz all levels.

Literature Study Drop-ins welcome. For more Medicine, 2849 Park Ave. Soquel farmersmarket.org or contact 1:00–2:00 p.m., Louden Nelson information, call 831-335-3693.

Nicole Zahm, Education and Community Center, Room 5, 301 Events Coordinator at education@ supports immunity, energy, Center Street, Santa Cruz santacruzfarmersmarket.org or TOPS sleep, mood, and the body’s ability Executive Director Nesh Dhillon at (Take off pounds sensibly) Second Thursdays each month to handle stress. info@santacruzfarmersmarket.org 8:45 am, Felton Firehouse To learn more, call (831) 515-8699.

Veterans of Foreign Wars et support for loosing Tuesdays, Thursdays weight at these health group 6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa First and Third Fridays Cruz meetings. thru Saturdays ommander Ronals Petty leads Friday Shakespeare Club Learn more by calling (831) the meetings.

Ocean Gate Zen Center 1:30 pm-2:30pm, Lounge of the 335-3510.

For more information, call (831) First Congregational Church, 900 Zazen Instructions 475-9804 7:00pm, 920 41st Ave. Suite High St. Santa Cruz Overeaters Anonymous B, Santa Cruz (next to Family 6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach Cycling Center) Second and Fourth Thursdays #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos third friday until June 5. Come orning meditation schedule For more information, call (831) join us, a group of diverse women, Cabrillo Host Lions Club 429-7906 7:00pm at the Cabrillo Comin stimulating discussions of Shake9:00am, & Sat. 8:30am followed by munity Center, Aptos Village speare’s plays. Guests are welcome.

“Come As You Are Zen” at 9:00am.

First Wednesday each month Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. ublic is invited to all each month at 6:30pm.

Adoption/Child Welfare Orientation programs. Contact President Saturdays For more info. visit both 6:00pm- 8:00pm 1400 Emeline Jess Allen 831-684-2721 or Past oceangatezen.org and facebook.

Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz.

President Barbara Cham8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College he first step to becoming berlain at 831-688-3356 for he Aptos Market, with over 80 First Tuesdays each month vendors, is open year round, with parent is to attend orientation. or information or visit www.

Tail Wagging World the best selections of fresh foods. In cabrillohostlions.org. of Dog Ownership review the child welfare system addition, family activities, music, 6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, and to give you a chance to have cooking demos by professional chefs, your question answered by child Third Thursday each month 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa gardening workshops, seasonal fairs Image Matters Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.). welfare staff. and events are a part of the market.

To register to one of the meeting 7-8pm Inspire Salon in Capitola and for directions, please call hat does your style say about First Tuesdays and Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market 454-4687.

9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community between fashion and style, how to Third Wednesdays each month 360 Kings Village Drive Orientations to Become Second and Fourth Wednesdays up level your look and up level your Center, www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org

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Tuesday of month (for location 6:30-8:00pm Aptos Fire Station details contact Danielle at 761on Soquel Dr. 2956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 pen Support meetings on second Wednesday. p.m., third Wednesday of the Adult Only meetings on fourth Wednesday.

Freedom Blvd. Watsonville Any Questions, contact Judy Brenis at (831) 818-9619. volunteers, 3-5 hours per week, to provide support, guidance, and a powerful voice in court for Third Wednesdays children who have been removed Meeting Schedule for the from their homes because of abuse SCWD2 Task Force 7:00pm, Soquel Creek Water men and bilingual folks especially District Headquarters, 5180 encouraged.

Soquel Dr. Soquel To RSVP call 761-2956 eetings are open to the public Ext. 102, or email and the location alternates Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org between the City of Santa Cruz Police Community Room, and Second Tuesdays each month the Soquel Creek Water District Headquarters. for women through all stages from Free Job Seek Workshop! diagnoses through treatment.

6:00pm-7:00pm, Gateway Bible Visit www.scwd2desal.org for more info.

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Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting

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7:00pm, Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Rd. Santa Cruz egular meeting of Stichers by the Sea local chapter of the

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Dated Events Thursday November 6

Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County

1:00 - 3:00p.m., Santa Cruz Public Library, upstairs meeting room. ues speaker Ron Arons,

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Saturday Nov. 8 and Sunday Nov. 9 Santa Cruz Sea Glass and Ocean Art Festival

he sixth annual event features genuine sea glass and artistmade creations from more than Cocoanut Grove at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk For more info: www.santacruzseaglass.com

Wednesday Nov. 12

NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees)

11:30 am, Seascape Golf Club, 610 Clubhouse Dr.Aptos

much to keep our local beaches clean and safe for all of our enjoyment. Members and guests meet at $17.00. The public is always welcomed.

Thursday Nov. 13 A Taste of Santa Cruz

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More info: www.atosc.com.

Sundays

Friday November 14

9:45am: Bible Study; 11:00: Worship, First Baptist Church 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos ooking for a church? Come worship with us!

he Warrior D-League team is back in action for the start of the 2014-2015 basketball season.

Catch the Warriors at Kaiser Permanente Arena for the season

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Science Sunday

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Aptos Veterans of Science Sunday does not meet Foreign Wars Post 10110 in December. For more info visit 6:30 pm, Severinos, 7500 Old seymourcenter.ucsc.edu Dominion Ct., Aptos

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More info at www.thatsmypark.org

Your November Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Announcements Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony

Bring a picnic or pick up dinner t an area restaurant. Seating is on the lawn, seawall benches or the beach. www.cityofcapitola.org

he Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love Thursdays music and want to be involved, www.montereysymphony.org for more information.

Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance

information, call Michael (831) treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, 239-2247. clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage hawaiian First Fridays each month kitsch, turquoise, original First Friday Art Tour artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot!

Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in For more info, please contact conjunction with the participating us at (831) 476-6940 or visit us on Facebook.

6:30 pm, German American Hall, year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists 230 Plymouth St. Santa Cruz from local galleries.

To find out where to participate you’ll like it! Friendship put to music, event is family in a First Friday art tour, visit friendly. Classes through Jan firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most Tuesdays galleries are open 12-9 pm for 29 are free.

BINGO For more information, contact First Friday viewings.)

6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, Sue or Don at (831) 72-7053 or 150 Jewell St. Second Fridays each month e-mail at caller4u@att.net. osted by Soquel Sports Big Band Dance Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full Modern Square Dancing Class 7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-

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Last Thursdays each month

7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, Monthly Argentine Tango at Star 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante orty-seven years of per4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene forming in the Bay Area, over Italian/Argentene Restarante, 250 popular tunes. Come see 21245 East Cliff Dr. our band for Free in Sunnyvale his is a night for true “Social

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Capitola Twilight Concerts

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t wouldn’t be summer without Private instruction and classes the Wednesday evening concerts by arrangement. For more

Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Fair

9:00am-4:00pm, Lincoln St. (Between Pacific and Cedar) endors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items. Come and check it out! Browse through a wide assortment of

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be. Look for some exciting changes in your life late in the month! Don’t be surprised if they

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) at the beginning of the month to get them in order, so you’re not worrying about them as the year concludes. But once you’re done, bring your focus back to your personal life! Focus on

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18) excitement, energy and insights, but don’t be afraid to take a physical and emotional break around mid month. You need some time to balance and center yourself. It’s okay for something to go wrong, just regroup and try a new track. Once you do, you’ll be back in step as the holidays approach. Be ready for another high to engulf you, and if it takes you on a surprise path, don’t be afraid to take it!

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

nation. Let your dreams and daydreams guide your path whether you understand it or not.

Mid month, follow your dreams down the romantic paths they weave, then start thinking about what you really want to do. Later in the month, it’ll be time to focus on what’s important, paying attention to how you say things and look for a potential life-changing moments in both your personal and professional live. Be ready to embrace the change!

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Ideas and plans are running through your mind and heart. Give them time to develop and

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Second Sundays Each Month

maybe get in some running or hiking. Later in the month, sit down with some of your favorite

Dated Events

County Senior Center 829 Bay Ave, Capitola allroom dancing to live Band. Refreshments, large floor, friendly atmosphere, free parking. Open to the publicsingles welcome!

Suggested donation, $6 per person. Proceeds benefit MCSC. For more information, call (831) 476-4711.

what you can learn or who your next best friend or great love is if you don’t interact with new

to implement them. Let your emotions feed your ideas and your heart, but don’t forget your complicated as the holidays approach. Make sure you give yourself time to study and understand the roots of those feelings and needs. As you move into December, gather the goals in your life and make your priorities.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Saturday Nov. 1

“You’re Funny, but You Don’t Look Jewish” Temple Beth El, JCC 3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos he show features four fantastic Jewish Comedians who are Vietnamese, African American, Indian, and Italian American: Samson Koletkar and Mike Capozzola.

Tickets $18.00, on sale at the door. www.tbeaptos.org

acceptance may not be entirely enjoyable, but it will likely be very important to your growth and relationship. By the beginning of the second week you should feel more comfortable with decisions you have to make. You have some important connections in your professional and shape as the holidays begin!

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life? Of course not, but now is a great time to follow your heart if that’s what you want to do. Feel free to draw your friends and family into any discussion about your future, but the forefront — give yourself free reign, but don’t forget your long-term goals.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Finances are important to you as the month begins. Fight through your discomfort and push through dealing with them or it could consume you, and you have so much to look forward

as the holidays approach. It’s your turn to talk: others will listen. Keep your physical and emotional center in focus as the month ends.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

All relationships feel stress once in a while, so if any are at the beginning of the month keep strong and ride it out. You may learn more than you expect if you keep your eyes and ears and mind open. Keep them open later in the month as well: a surprise meeting could have a huge positive impact on your life and point of view. Romance is also holding your hand through the

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22) put everything just the way you want it. Organize your drawers, update your records, move

plan. Whatever you need to do to keep sorting your life, feel free! And if something positive

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23) problems or issues raised in your relationships can wait until the next week to be dealt with, but then it will be time to do so. Air out your issues now and work out any problems they holidays be a vehicle for your hopes and dreams. Let people in your life know what they are so you and they can start working towards them!

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

about your problems. Find out what’s really going on and work towards a solution. If you it is and help them realize the problem. Later in the month it will be time to let your dreams have full command. Follow them to a peaceful center. Plan a surprise for someone special over the holidays, then make an important commitment at the end of the month.

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Fifth District Update

By Bruce McPherson, 5th District County Supervisor

Moves Forward nvision a place in Felton with a community garden, a ropes course and a mountain bike course, and a classroom where after-school the proposal from Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center for the 12-acre meadow next to the meadow would become an outdoor recreational-educational center open to the local public as well as guests of Mount Hermon.

Commission heard an outline of the proposal earlier this month, but continued consideration so that more environmental assessment could be done in regards to water impacts.

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been the most talked about aspect of the Felton Meadow proposal, which is understandable given the enthusiasm of the large bike com-

in Santa Cruz County.

I plan to hold an evening Felton Meadow proposal before the matter returns to the Planning Commission. Please watch for a notices of the meeting and plan to attend.

Proposed Cannabis Business Tax or many years, Santa Cruz County voters have strongly supported state and local laws that provide for the compassionate and safe use of medicinal cannabis by prescription. At the same time, I have heard from many people in the Fifth District who asked that access to medical marijuana be balanced with environmental and neighborhood protection.

As a result, the Board of Supervisors has worked with medical marijuana providers, patients, neighborhood groups and others to craft policies surrounding the cultivation and dispensing of

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to allow cannabis to be responsibly cultivated, distributed, delivered and d i s p e n s e d without the environmental and neighborhood problems that have occurred with irresponsible cultivation and dispensaries. the process, the County and local medical m a r i j u a n a industry worked to ensure that environmental protections were maintained and that only responsible medical

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marijuana businesses that operate within our local ordinance would needs of medical patients, and their caregivers, as well as legitimate also protect our neighborhoods and land from illegitimate operators who damage our forests, divert water from our streams and act without respect for our community.

However, the County needs additional revenues to ensure that environmental protection, neighborhood integrity and public safety are maintained. asked whether our county should have a business tax on medical marijuana dispensaries to help balance those issues. If approved, Measure K will levy a 7 percent tax spe-

of Standardized Cannabis, which is a collective of medical marijuana dispensaries, supports the tax as a way to support public health and safety, environmental protection and other services. All revenue collected will stay local.

A number of other California communities, including Oakland and San Jose, have a similar type structure is modeled after the San also have a tax measure on their mirrors the County’s proposal.

If approved, this will provide a standardized dispensary tax in the county.

Please join me in supporting Measure K, the Cannabis Business

SPCA Featured Pet

“Weaving” from page 17 You can see the weavings created by

their 60 years of existence in Santa Cruz County.

Join us at the Aptos Grange on nettes” and for monthly Guild programs, which are always open to the public.

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etty, a 6-year-old Yorkie mix, is the most adorable and delightful little gal with a painful past. While we can only guess what happened to this little six-pound pup, after reviewing an X-ray, our vet’s say that approximately

way that should have rendered the leg useless. Miraculously enough, this resilient little girl has adapted so well that her leg is still usable and weight bearing. In fact, vets say she has built better muscle tone on the injured leg than in her good leg!

When Betty arrived, she was a matted mess with severe ear infections in both ears and a whopping urinary tract infection. We have since treated both of these feels better than ever and spends all day, every day making us smile. She is a very the drop of a hat. She still enjoys short walks, can maneuver herself up curbs and small sets of stairs, and just enjoys being the center of attention. that you will fall deeply in love with her personality and charm. She’s a special girl whose body may have been broken but her spirit remains intact!

If you would like to help animals like Betty and her orphaned friends, please table organization and receives no government funding, relying solely on public community.

For more information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at

equipment as well as yarn for sale at great prices. See the guild website — www.santacruzhandweavers.org — for more information.

In its 60th year providing monthly meetings with speakers, workshops and education, the Guild meets at Aptos Village Park the second Wednesday of each month. Website www.santacruzhandweavers.org lists the meeting themes and speakers through June 2015. Meetings are free to the public.

The annual free public presentation at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH), January 24, 2015, and will feature Bhatki

mation about her and her artwork may be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wikiBhakti_Ziek and http://bhaktiziek.blogspot.com.

health and drug treatment services designed to keep individuals out of prison and jail.

“Propositions” from page 15 rently serving a prison sentence in Prop. 47 as misdemeanors, and completed a sentence for one of those felonies may apply to the court to have their convictions changed to misdemeanors.

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vote approves the legislative statute that ratifies the compacts, and allows and Schools Fund,” for truancy and drop- out prevention programs in schools, victims’ services, and mental

vote rejects the statute and voids the compacts.

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