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2015 Times Publishing Group Poetry Contest Winners The TPG 15th annual Valentines Day Poetry Contest for 2015 provides an opportunity for us as a publisher to reward four local poets for their craft. Our TPG Poetry Contest winners ran the gamut from: discovered love letters, retrospectives on marriages that have survived the tests of time, and the joys of love rediscovered.

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National Doctor’s Day National Doctors’ Day shines a spotlight on physicians across the country, honoring them for their important contributions.

Dominican Hospital has over 500 physicians that perform hundreds of procedures each year.

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SV Water Launches New Website Scotts Valley Water District (SVWD) further commits to customers by establishing effective communication systems that improves and expands customer service features, provides easier access to District information and better inform on water related topics such as conservation strategies, drought

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Cover SV Water Launches New Website Community News 4 SVWD Partners with Cabrillo Extension and other Water Districts 5 National Doctor’s Day by Anastasia Elgina 6 Builder Helping Build Lives by Noel Smith 8 The Story Behind the Poem by Jacqueline Linford 9 2015 Times Publishing Group Poetry Contest Winners 15 The Heart of CASA: Dave and Kay Bartlett Valley Club News 7 Rotary Club Local Sports 10 Valley High School Scoreboard

3COTTS 6ALLEY #HAMBER .EWS s Pages 11-14 11 The Sinatra Show Comes To Chaminade Resort & Spa by Danny Reber Calendar of Upcoming Events 12 7th Annual Financial Planning Clinic: FREE to the Public 13 What is Boba 14 our New Members

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Featured Columnists 16 Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples By Elene L Johas Teener 18 The Book Bag by Robert Francis – Books about people…

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Community News

SVWD Partners with Cabrillo Extension and other Water Districts A unique partnership between local water providers, building and landscape professionals and Cabrillo Extension is providing high-quality, low-cost water conservation workshops to the community this spring.

Five different workshops offer expert instruction on home watersaving techniques and conservation principles that help protect limited, local water supplies. The workshops are all held at Cabrillo’s Aptos campus

and are detailed on Cabrillo Extension’s website. Classes supported by this collabo-

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build our new site allowed us to tap into their knowledge of water issues and experience in connecting communities. With the constantly changing water environment, it’s crucial that we build systems that better prepare customers for the future,” added Piret Harmon Customers are encouraged to sign up for online access to the latest news about water resources in the community at www. svwd.org

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part of our core value system at the District.”

The new website provides easy access for customers and the community at large.

Site features include the latest news; water rebates and water-wise landscaping; online bill paying; capital projects in the community; information about rates and fees; and answers to ‘frequently asked questions’. “We aimed to create a portal that

Scotts Valley Water District is a member, sponsored the workshops allowing registration fees to be significantly reduced to only $25 with further discounts for registrations before February 23 rd, providing a savings of over $60 per class for participants.

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“Even in 2002, the District had the foresight to collaborate with the City of Scotts Valley in implementing an alternative water supply project by deploying a recycled water system that supplements ground water.

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Community News

By Anastasia Elgina

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ational Doctors’ Day shines a spotlight on physicians across the country, honoring them for their important contributions. Dominican Hospital has over 500 physicians that perform hundreds of procedures each year.

Who are these exceptional individuals and what do they have to say about their work? In this article we will be spotlighting two of Dominican’s exceptional individuals who save lives every day: Dr.

University of Medicine, completed her residency at Harvard University/Bingham and Women’s Hospital, and worked as an Oncologist/Hematologist in Pennsyl2012. Since then she has already received several awards, including Patients Choice Award and the Compassionate Doctor Recognition, granted to physicians who treat their patients with the utmost kindness.

“I fell in love with the sense of being in a very close-knot community, with honestly the most warm, friendly people of

cians who are well trained and extremely I rely heavily on my fellow physicians

Dr. Julie Jaffe: “My favorite part of my day is sitting in the room with the door closed, speaking with my patients and their families. I feel as an oncologist I have the unique privilege of forming very close bonds with my them and their loved ones. It is very gratifying to develop close and meaningful relationships, and in a sense, to become a part of my patients’ lives.” diagnosis and treatment.

“It is very touching to me to see my patients and families the desire to give back

Director of Cardiovascular Services. In 2014 Dr. Singh received an award from valued mentor, statesman and scholar. He

care will only be as good as the colleagues working with me.”

Mary and Richard Solari Cancer Center located on Mission Drive. The Center was made possible by a generous gift from Mary Solari whose husband and father both passed away from cancer. Several programs at the Cancer Center are funded by private donations, such as the Sydney Jackson Patient Support Fund. This fund was created by Don Jackson in honor of his wife Sydney, a prior patient of Dr.

others with cancer. Some patients sadly stressful than the cancer itself. Private support has allowed us to enhance our The

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will enable patients to access promising new drugs that are only available through a clinical study close to home rather than needing to travel to larger centers such as Stanford or UCSF. Dr. Rajinder Singh received his medical degree from the Medical College in Guru Nanak University in Amritsar, India and has been in practice for over 40 of nine cardiologists and cardiac surgeons available 24/7 to respond to heart attacks.

At Dominican, Dr. Singh is looked to as a leader and an in-house expert on cardiac interventions. “He always has the latest studies and insight from the industry

for Cardiology, bringing critical feedback to the team regarding case quality, evidence based practice, and applied cardiac technology.

When asked what he likes about and friendly people. “I am humbled and grateful for having the privilege to care for our patients,” says Dr. Singh.

And the patients respond. “Dr. Singh gets to the root of the issue immediately, making you feel that YOU are his only patient,” said Crystal R. “…in our opinion, he is a ROCK STAR.” “I have enjoyed working at Dominican Hospital because of its ongoing commitment to provide excellent medical care to everyone rich or poor. We are fortunate to have some highly skilled and talented nurses, technicians, and doctors. The quality of care in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery ranks with the very best,” says Dr. Singh.

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Community News

Builder Helping Build Lives

By Noel Smith

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uring the spring semester for the past three years, Dene Bustichi, owner of BCI Builders in Scotts Valley and Mayor of Scotts Valley, becomes a teacher and mentor for 20-25 Regional Occupational Program (ROP). This is a serious commitment for Bustichi because it is a 90-minute class (not counting class

It all started in 2010 when he

heard Mark Hodges, Senior Director of the Regional Occupational Program give a presentation about the program and its many benefits in teaching young people practical, marketable skills.

Bustichi took the message to heart and began taking the education classes necessary prior to becoming a certified ROP teacher.

As a professional builder, he teaches his student about materials, building codes,

green construction, recycling, etc. In addition he covers wiring and plumbing, basic construction starting the job, foundations and support structures and repairing and altering structures; all the basics needed to be a tradesman in today’s construction industry.

“We built two greenhouses for another school’s agricultural project. Last year we built a storage shed for musical instruments for Scotts Valley High School and this year we are building a tool shed at Horticultural Project.” The sale of these projects provides seed money for buying additional tools and other equipment for the ROP class.

Unfortunately funding for ROP classes has been taken away cation and given to the schools by coordinate the ROP program countywide, as it is now, and to oversee funding and expenditures for the program. pational Program (SCCROP) has served the career and technical needs of students in the county since 1968. It provides high school students with the opportunity to acquire career training and technical skills to prepare for success in a changing workplace and continuing education.

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So if you want to see Dene this spring from noon to 1:30 Mon-Fri, sign up for course #406162, Construction Technology Woodshop during period 3 by Bustichi, D while earning 5 per semester plus internship. Oh, and be in grades 9-12.

(Darn, I missed it) For more information on ROP go to:

Valley Club News

Valley Club News for March 2015 Valley Women’s Club Update he Valley Women’s Club announced that its long-time SLV Redemption and Recycling Centers’ Ben Lomond Site Manager, Matt Harris, has been hired to take on the interim Director position for the Club’s three recycling centers. Matt is skilled in team and program development, communicating and working with the public, and maintaining a healthy, safe and productive work environment. Read more about Matt and the recycling centers online at www.vwcweb.org.

Residents are encouraged to bring their recyclables to the SLV Redemption and Recycling Centers. All three centers handle the same materials as curbside, as well as providing California Redemption refunds for beverage containers. The Ben Lomond Transfer Station also handles scrap metals, electronics and batteries for free Monday through Thursday (and appliances for a small fee).

Then on Thursdays you may bring ardous waste items for free

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as well. Call 335-1728 for information, or go online to http://valleywomensclub.org/ recycling/.

The new VWC Board is planning for an exciting 37th Annual Meeting, to which the public is invited, on Sunday, March 22nd, 11:30-2, at the Highlands Park Senior Center.

This annual potluck features a “State of the District” address by our 5th District Supervisor, Bruce McPherson, and Updates from State Senator Bill Monning and Assembly Member Mark Stone.

And don’t forget, the Redwood Mountain Faire is coming May 30-31, and are all invited to apply for a booth to sell their self-made items or share information.

Apply on-line at www.redwoodmountainfaire.com. Volunteers are encouraged to sign-up online as $50,000

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Kiwanis of the Valleys n January, the club had a workday to refurbish our mobile stage. The stage will be in top shape for the many local com-

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2015. In early February the club performed trash collection on the Scotts Valley section of southbound highway 17. Kiwanis supported our “Circle K” UCSC youth group by participating in their casino night fundraiser on Feb.20. The bands for this summer’s Music at Skypark have been than ever, and it will be announced soon.

Coming up on Feb 28, members will attend and handle registration duty at the Kiwanis district convention in Monterey.

Kiwanis meets 7:00am every Wednesday Wednesday of each month is an evening

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2014, and hopes to meet that goal again this year.

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San Lorenzo Valley Rotary Club

proud to announce its annual Scholarship awards; two $1000 scholarships

are available to SLVUSD seniors who are planning to further their education. Club have generously contributed an additional $1000 for the John & Beverly Fawcett Memorial Scholarship Award. Information and applications for all three scholarships at SLV High School, or contact the club at slvrotaryclub.org.

In International Service, the SLV Rotary Club provided support to both a women’s sewing project in Botswana, and the Becca/Communidad Project in Ensenada, Mexico.

The SLV Rotary Club will welcome Michael Loik, Associate Professor at the UCSC Environmental Studies Department to its Wednesday morning meeting on March 4th, his presentation will be, “Climate March 11th, there will be a club assembly.

All members of the community are invited to attend club meetings held every Wednesday, 7:15 am in the Birch Dining Room at Mt. Hermon Conference Center.

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Blink in Time” was written for my Sweetheart, Mark Gottlieb of Felton.

We met through SeniorPeopleMeet in July 2013. I had been a widow for two years, and Mark was long divorced.

Fall Creek State Park. We instantly liked each other and began going out for dinner, movies and sporting events around Santa plished sailor so we frequently rented a friends out whale watching and to observe the otters and dolphins.

However, just a few weeks into our relationship, Mark was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer that had spread to his liver and lymph system. Statistically this means six to 12 months of remaining life punctuated by chemotherapy, medical tests, frequent doctor visits and radiation, all compromising quality of life.

We are well past the 12-month prognosis, but at this point conventional cancer remains active and vital, playing “at” tennis a couple times a month and hitting a basket of golf balls every now and then. We even bought a sailboat last summer so we could spend plenty of time on the water.

We keep the boat in Alameda because there is a seven to 10 year wait for a boat slip in manage to get to the boat a couple of times every month.

We focus on a healthy lifestyle whenever possible, avoiding gluten, and seeking out grass-fed beef and eggs from cage-free hens. Patricia Adams, of Healthy

Jacqueline Linford with her sweetheart, Mark Gottlieb. in naturopathy and holistic healing, supports us with supplement information and diet suggestions. Mark continues to feel better everyday since we began this holistic approach four months ago.

As a result of this new approach to cancer, Mark and I now focus on the fun.

We go dancing and take dance lessons including Argentine Tango at the Palomar Ballroom, and East Coast Swing at MidCounty Senior Center.

We play bridge — Mark plays at the around taking classes and playing Party Bridge so we can play with his sister and brother-in-law when we head to Massathis September. Yes, we make future plans.

As a part of winning the Scotts Valley Times poetry contest, Rich Higdon, Valley Hilton Hotel, treated us to dinner at the hotel’s Stonehouse Bar & Grill. We felt like Royalty when Eva McClure, Food and Beverage Director, personally greeted us, brought us champagne. She then turned us over to the capable hands of Letta Harrison, our server.

We enjoyed Jambalaya and a Caesar Salad topped with grilled Salmon, all delicious and well seasoned. We are indebted to Letta who coaxed us to try the house specialty dessert, a Warm Cookie Sundae served fresh out of the oven topped with

Eva McClure, Food and Beverage Director at Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley Hilton Hotel Jacqueline Linford with her sweetheart, Mark Gottlieb.

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It was a sweet ending to a sweet evening and one more sweet memory for us to treasure.

Community News

2015 Times Publishing Group Poetry Contest Winners

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he TPG 15th annual Valentines Day Poetry Contest for 2015 provides an opportunity for us as a publisher to reward four local poets for their craft.

Our TPG Poetry Contest winners ran the gamut from: discovered love letters, retrospectives on marriages that have survived the tests of time, and the joys of love rediscovered.

We want to thank these local businesses for providing our winners the

for the Aptos Times Cathy Davenport of Aptos This poem is written for my wonderful

Third Time’s A Charm You came to me later in my life Seven years ago you made me your wife Nine years ago we met but I was with another but you said that you fell for me and would wait forever

Soquel Times – Dinner for two at the Café Over 30 Years of Marriage – Dinner for two at Seascape Resort, Sanderlings. For the Aptos Times - Dinner for two at Sea-

Scotts Valley Hilton Hotel, Stonehouse Bar & Grill.

And the Winners are …

Scotts Valley Times — Jacqueline Linford of Felton Hilton Hotel Poetry Celebrating Over 30 Years of Marriage — Donna Kannall of Scotts Valley. lings, Seascape Resort in Aptos Aptos Times — Cathy Davenport of Aptos

I loved my husband and you knew him well but you said my eyes put you under a spell stood still, but then Our hearts stood still when cancer crept into our perfect glen.

It visits still, free range, and roams like some entitled queen Closer to my Sweetheart’s heart than even I have been.

And so we sing and dance and play and sail to block the shrill Cacophony of pain and loss and dread that haunts us still.

Capitola Soquel Times — Karen Conley of Soquel

Love is in the one you love and every day you share A blink of time with tender thoughts and laughter in the air.

for the Scotts Valley Times Jacqueline Linford of Felton

So now we count the days and weeks and months and years, so sweet.

Another day? Another kiss. Repeat, repeat, repeat.

Gottlieb, whom I met on SeniorPeopleMeet

That being your wife would be my fate.

We’ve lived through many ups and downs.

We’ve lived in many cities and towns.

First lovely children we added to our nest, And they’ve always been the very best.

Now we’re delighted to have a great-grand.

You still call me sweetheart, with hugs-not fewBut show your tenderness with kisses too.

So in these golden years we’ll share our love And all that’s been given us by God above.

I know our love will never die Even when our bodies in the cold ground lie.

A year later death took my love he went to heaven in the blue skies above Another year passed as I grieved and mourned I kept to myself, I was very forlorn One day by chance, we met again we talked and laughed and became great friends We were attracted to each other that was for sure with time and patience our relationship matured We waited a year and then we were wed Happily together forever till the end I love you with a love only mature people know you love me with a passion you eagerly show You are my third love, the last one for me Third times a charm, Forever to be.

Our spirits will live on eternally With our Lord in heaven–you and me.

for Over 30 Years of Marriage Donna Kannall of Scotts Valley commemorate the anniversary to the man I

A Blink of Time We met with a kiss – at least it felt that way Hiking Fall Creek Park, warm lips, warm sun, warm day.

we could be so blessed as to spend this many

have been so fortunate as to travel over the

It all felt somehow right for us, and natural and sweet To hike a bit, then kiss a bit. Repeat, repeat, repeat. ‘til dusk deepened to nightfall and summer air turned cold.

Still, starry eyes and starry skies warmed us in their fold.

Sixty-Five Years of Love My darkling, you’ve been the only one.

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Local Sports

Valley High School Scoreboard Basketball Scotts Valley Girls Season Record:

SCCAL Season & Tournament Champions Season Scoring: Mandy Silver 451 pts; Charlie Boyle 442 pts; Nikiya Bechtle 362 pts; Sam Boyle 327 pts Sacred Heart 50 – Scotts Valley 42 Scotts Valley 107 – Soquel 65 (Feb 21, SCCAL Postseason Finals) Scotts Valley 71 – Santa Cruz 18 Scotts Valley 69 – Harbor 8 (Feb 13, Away) Pinewood School 56 – Scotts Valley 53 (Feb 7, Pinewood Holiday Classic) Scotts Valley 73 – St Francis 33 (Feb 6, Away) Scotts Valley 55 – Soquel 42 (Feb 4, Hm) Scotts Valley 70 – SLV 16 (Feb 2, Away)

St Francis 69 – SLV 26 (Feb 17, SCCAL Postseason Tournament) SLV vs St Francis (Feb 12, No score Posted) Soquel 65 – SLV 18 (Feb 10, Hm) Santa Cruz 52 – SLV 19 (Feb 6, Away) Aptos 62 – SLV 28 (Feb 4, Away) Scotts Valley 70 – SLV 16 (Feb 2, Hm) Scotts Valley Boys Season Record:

Monte Vista Christian 59 – Scotts Valley 46 St Francis 69 – Scotts Valley 54 (Feb 17, SCCAL Postseason Tournament) Harbor 72 – Scotts Valley 66 (Feb 13, Away) St Francis 71 – Scotts Valley 40 (Feb 6, Away) Scotts Valley 59 – Soquel 48 (Feb 4, Hm) Scotts Valley 66 – SLV 62 (Feb 2, Away)

Aptos 62 – SLV 59 (Feb 19, SCCAL Postseason Tournament) SLV 64 – Harbor 55 (Feb 17, SCCAL Postseason Tournament) St Francis 73 – SLV 59 (Feb 12, Away) SLV 86 – Soquel 54 (Feb 10, Hm) Santa Cruz 76 – SLV 54 (Feb 6, Away) Aptos 36 – SLV 25 (Feb 4, Away) Scotts Valley 66 – SLV 62 (Feb 2, Hm)

Soccer Scotts Valley Girls Season Record:

Scotts Valley vs St Francis Aptos 2 – Scotts Valley 0 (Feb 19, Hm) Scotts Valley 1 – Santa Cruz 1 (Feb 12, Away) Scotts Valley 4 – Soquel (Feb 10, Hm) Scotts Valley 3 – SLV 1 (Feb 5, Away) Scotts Valley 4 – St Francis 0 (Feb 3, Away)

SLV 5 – St Francis 0 (Feb 17, Away) Harbor 4 – SLV 0 (Feb 12, Hm) Aptos 9 – SLV 0 (Feb 10, Away) Carmel 71 – SLV 57

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THE SINATRA SHOW

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Comes To Chaminade Resort & Spa

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thing. It can take you places. It can lift you up when you are feeling down and provide inspiration when you least expect it. On some occasions the right music can nourish your very soul. On this note, the music of Frank Sinatra comes to mind.

I’ll admit I wasn’t always a fan but that was only because I didn’t always “get it”. I remember a particular day years ago at a San Francisco Giants game. The previous year had been a rough one full of tragedy and stress and I was there to enjoy a ball game and forget about my woes.

It was a beautiful day. The fog had cleared and the sun shined warmly across the bay. I was enjoying a beer and just taking a walk around the stadium between innings, soaking in the ambiance.

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can you go to dine, dance and see a show? The Sinatra Show comes to Chaminade Resort and Spa on Saturday, March 28. Chaminade Resort and Spa is located on

The Hophead Public House 16 Victor Square, SV

Saturday March 14 Planning Clinic

Bay. Here is your chance to dress up and step out. Experience a hospitality in the elegant Santa ported to another time and place.

Get ready for high octane when John Michael, sensational vocalist and entertainer performing with the dynamic band Essence, takes the stage. With a three-octave range and an attitude of an era gone by, no imitation here, let’s dance to the Sinatra’s signature songs. Seating is limited. Make it a weekend and book Chaminade’s overnight at www.ChaminadePackages.com

upon my face and almost as if on cue, they began to play “Summer Wind” by Frank Sinatra.

It was at that exact moment

music of Frank Sinatra. For me it was about taking a moment to enjoy the “now”, about slowing down to “stop and smell the roses”.

Some might say Frank Sinatra’s music is from a bygone era yet even today his music lives on with fans from all ages and

Dinner-Dance-Show

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Scotts Valley Public Library 251 Kings Village Road, SV

Wednesday March 18 Red Ribbon Cutting Kelinda Customs 4865 Scotts Valley Drive, SV

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Chaminade Resort & Spa 6:30 p.m. — No Host Cocktail Reception 7 p.m. — Doors Open For Dinner 8 p.m. — Show Begins $90 Per Person Inclusive

all walks of life. Have you ever wished you could step back in time and be a part of that era?...

Well now you can, thanks to

local Scotts Valley residents and Chamber members, Kallen and Josephine Hamrah of Golden Sight Productions.

FREE Financial Planning Clinic March 14

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Kallen Hamrah at 831-4611682 or email at kallenhamrah@ sbcglobal.net.

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

7th Annual Financial Planning Clinic: FREE to the Public

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Seminar Topics

MSFP - Armstrong Retirement Planning n appropriately managed investment portfolio can provide the funds you need for retirement. In this seminar we will discuss practical considerations in designing and managing an investment portfolio to fund a secure retirement.

Building a retirement nest egg is very important.

Of equal importance is a plan that provides enough income to support your lifestyle.

In this seminar we will focus on options and strategies for income that help keep

Retirement Income Strategies

retirement.

And a special Thank You to Peets

he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host our 6th Annual Financial Planning Clinic for our Community. This Free, Pro Bono Event

with our local professional fessionals are volunteering their time and expertise to meet one-on-one with you.

This event provides our local community with

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information and advice to address issues. Do you have questions regarding Debt Management, Cash Flow, when to take Social Security, funding your Retirement or a College?

Perhaps you are experiencing a

Change, Under water Mortgage or have had a Change in Marital Status. These are just a few of the areas that attendees can discuss with our professionals. Attending you have had to meet face-to-face with Free.

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MSFP - George Financial Advisors

One on One Counseling with Financial Planners ach attendee will be able to meet individually with one of our professional -

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Noon – 3:00 pm. The individual sessions follow a 60-minute Educational Seminars on retirement income planning.*

Watch the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce website for updates on the “Special

public, and there is no selling, product marketing or soliciting. In other words, there are no strings attached for the consumer. This is a Free Valley Chamber of Commerce business partners.

Financial Planners participating in this event include: our event coordinator Ted George, CFP®, MSFP of George Financial Advisors; Bob Adams, CFP®, MBA, MSFP of Armstrong Retirement Planning, LLC; Bob Finke, CFP® ersten, Managing Partner of Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial. Also participating are representatives from Bay Federal Credit Union.

Scotts Valley Chamber News Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

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he Scotts Valley Chamber of Com-

experience in both restaurant and hotel management. He managed a Sushi res-

Blossom to our community during

on February 24. Those who attended were treated to a delicious array of fresh menu items including their famous Ahi Tower and Hamachi Heaven.

Owner Chase Park has a passion for the food he prepares and it shows. “When I serve something, that represents ME”, says Chase. Chase, who is originally from Las Vegas comes to us with over 10 years

deciding to open his own place here in indoor and outdoor dining and is also “pet friendly”. Watch for the grand opening of their new patio area in March. Also, if you’d Sushi Blossom 11 Camp Evers Lane,

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What Is Boba?

hat is Boba? That seems to be the question Bryce Fransen and Jared Tuck, the owners of I Luv Boba, get asked the most. Boba Tea, also known as bubble tea or pearl milk tea is a tea-based drink invented in Taiwan in the 1980’s. Boba recipes are mixed with fruit or milk with chewy tapioca or fruit jelly balls added. In addition to Boba Tea, they also offer smoothies, acai bowls, as well large portion pastries and brownies.

On February 18th the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomed I Luv Boba to our community with their Official Grand Opening and Red Ribbon Cutting. Guests were invited to try samples of the many delicious Boba Teas they have to offer.

We at the Scotts Valley Chamber are very proud of our two young, home grown entrepreneurs. Jared and Bryce (ages 23 and 24) were raised right here in Scotts Valley. They are very pleased to see their dreams come to life right here in this community they love and call home. In addition, Bryce is also an Assistant Financial Center Manager for Bank of America.

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

Oak Tree Ristorante Hosts Business Networking Mixer

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n Thursday, February 26 Oak Tree Ristorante in Felton hosted a Business Networking Mixer with the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Those in attendance were treated to three

knows his customers by name and is always there to greet them with a smile.

He has been a cook in this location for 14 years.

Most people know they serve steak, seafood and pasta but you might be surmore. Oak Tree Ristorante also serves

and grilled veggies, with wine poured by local winery, Kissed By An Angel, to wash it all down.

This restaurant has seen many changes in recent years so if you haven’t been by recently, you really should stop by and enjoy a meal. If you’re looking for a beautiful classy restaurant with place for you. Owner Kathy Topusidis and her Husband George, have totally refurbished the inside of the restaurant and assembled a team of employees of Rubino. Oak Tree Ristorante is now open 7 days a week and now they even serve breakfast.

Ambiance aside, it is in the Kitchen where the magic really happens. Head Cook, Marco Rocha takes pride in the meals he prepares and it shows. He

even clam chowder on Fridays. They also serve Mexican dishes such as chiles relIn fact their food isn’t limited to what you see on the menu. Marco says “If you want it and you don’t see it on the menu, just ask”.

Oak Tree Ristorante only uses the fruit and vegetables come fresh right from their very own garden and fruit trees out back. They also make their own pasta from scratch right there in the restaurant.

The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank Oak Tree Ristorante for hosting such a wonderful TOP: Mayor Dene Bustichi, Vice Mayor Donna Lind, County Supervisor Bruce McPherson owners Kathy TopuRIGHT: Robert Aldana, My Scotts Valley and LEFT: Danny Reber, Executive Director

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and Dave in particularly was having a So he called Kay, grabbed a six-pack of beer, and they went to the drivein theatre and saw Cinderella. The rest, as they say, is history – although Kay is quick to point out, “It took me three years to land th year of marriage, for more than a decade the Bartletts have become woven into the fabric that is CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of to help children and youth in foster care.

Through a friend, Kay connected with the Friends of CASA in 2003, an auxiliary of volunteers that supports CASA through special events, and hosting the annual For the Love of Children luncheon to support CASA’s Children’s Fund. An accomplished quilter, Kay also created the “CASA quilt,” which graces the wall of one of the rooms at the CASA house in Watsonville. The quilt was also on display at this year’s CASA luncheon on February 12, where Kay was honored for her service as a longtime Friend of CASA. Dave went through the CASA training in February of 2000, and became an Advocate for a six-year-old boy. Abandoned by his mother, the young boy was

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children for whom he advocated; through the years Dave became a CASA Advocate for a total of nine children in the foster care system. Dave was chosen from thousands of Advocates nationally and awarded the G.F. Bettineski Child Advocate of the Year Award by the National CASA Association.

Dave remembers details about each of the nine children whose lives he shared. “I was an Advocate for a young so angry, that she wouldn’t talk to me for two months. I kept seeing her every week, though, just being there for her. One day we were driving under an overpass and

Dave says, “As an Advocate, I’ve outcomes in children’s lives. It’s given me purpose in my life.”

session and complete a pre-training interview

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Featured Columnist

Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples

By Elene L Johas Teener, LCSW

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afe and secure marriages and long term relationships bring overwhelm-

and happiness. Children in secure and safely connected families are healthier and are much better at adjusting to life’s challenges. Unfortunately, about 40-50% of and the rate for subsequent marriages is even higher. On the average, men living

alone die eight to 17 years earlier than their attached male friends, and women living alone die seven to 15 years earlier.

to depend on others that makes us strong.”

(Sue Johnson, Ph.D., Love Sense, 2013) 1)

of love. We can now say why we need it, how to keep it alive and how to repair it when it goes awry. We know that, “Love is a basic survival code, that an essential task of our mammalian brain is to read and respond to others, and that it is being able

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humans is neither sex nor aggression.

It is to seek contact and comforting connections.

Adult romantic love is an attachment bond.

Hot sex doesn’t lead to secure love, rather, secure attachment leads to hot sex — and also to love that lasts.

Emotional dependency is not immature or pathological; it is our greatest strength.

Being the “best you can be” is really only possible when you are deeply connected to another.

6) designed to be empathic, to feel with and for others.

I was drawn to studying this new science of love because I went through experiences similar to everyone else’s. I married a good man, and we started a family. We worked hard and wanted the best for each other and our boys, but love seemed to slip away... life seemed to get in the way.

Researcher John Cacioppo, a psychologist at the University of Chicago, contends that in Western societies, “Social connection has been demoted from a necessity to an incidental.” Since Mike and I had both been married before, we were determined to work this out. In fact, one of our vows was to do to anything it took.

Unfortunately, we had fallen into a typical pattern of discontented lovers, what EFT calls “recrimination and withdrawal.”

We couldn’t quite seem to reach each other often enough. We were out of step with each other.

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I was a successful psychotherapist so I sought out all the experts. But after using even more distant. As Dr. Johnson says, “Distressed partners no longer see each other as their emotional safe haven. I was also not happy with how I was raising my sons. I felt that by not showing love in my relationship with Mike I was a poor model for them. Everything I tried failed.

Serendipitously, “Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and Families” (EFT), came into our lives. A colleague in Utah suggested EFT; he had read that it was the most successful form of therapy using real science and that it worked in 75% of couples We immediately enrolled in a Hold Me Tight workshop, an introduction to EFT.

know that, “Love is a constant process of tuning in, connecting, missing and misreading cues, disconnecting, repairing, and I have been studying and applying the comment I hear most often from my clients about EFT is that, ‘this makes sense.’

To bring EFT to the Central Coast, my colleague, Cypress Morales Redmon, Hold Me Tight Workshop at the Land Of the Medicine Buddha retreat center 5800 Prescott Rd, Soquel, CA (accommodations available) Friday March 27, 5-9 p.m., Saturday March 28, 10-5, Sunday March 29, 10-1. Consider investing in the most create the relationship you want.

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The Book Bag

By Robert Francis

Books about people…

Swimming With Warlords:

A Dozen-Year Journey Across the Afghan War

By Kevin Sites

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to Afghanistan in 2001. Since then he times to report on the war and people of this country torn In 2013 Sites trip to examine what, if anything, has changed in Afghanistan. As he revisits the

acquainted with the diverse land and population, the writer shares his memories of the experiences he had on the battle lines over the years.

Part of the narrative involves introducing the eclectic array of individuals he encountered. From warlords and ex-

these diverse individuals make this book as fascinating as the experiences the author shares.

This up close and personal look at the Afghan war doesn’t just focus on American military objectives and U.S. men

and hone his abilities as both a draftsman and painter.

Although this skilled individual would have been welcomed in any number appreciated, he was one of Walt Disney’s stalwarts. “Marc can do story, he can do character, he can animate, he can design shows for me,” said Walt Disney. “All I have to do is tell him what I want and it’s During his 43-year tenure with the abilities to create characters, design Disneyland rides (Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean) and became one of Disney’s most lauded creative talents.

The ten chapters in this marvelous studies,

Davis’

sketchbooks

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art and special projects such as Chanticleer and the Divine Miss Alice (Marc’s wife).

Whether you are an artist, a fan of the Disney Studios or just someone who trated tribute to Marc Davis will be a book you’ll enjoy paging through over and over again. It is truly something special and

Killers of the King:

The Men Who Dared to Execute Charles I

By Charles Spencer

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he tension due to political, social and

that is often overlooked.

With the American withdrawal, Sites also looks to the country’s future and what might be ahead for the Afghan people.

Marc Davis:

Walt Disney’s Renaissance Man

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master of many mediums from oil and watercolors to ink and graphite, Marc Davis loved sketching.

He loved depicting animals, people and landscapes.

Most importantly, he was never satisfied with his technique; in other words, Davis was continually seeking ways to increase his knowledge

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and the British Parliament ultimately resulted in a Civil War that began in 1642 with the clash of Royalist and Parliamentary a r m i e s .

The bloody s t r u g g l e ended with the Crown’s diverse enemies victorious, but then the question became what was to be done with the defeated King who refused to surrender?

In an unprecedented move, a tribunal of 135 men gathered in London to try the monarch. Charles I was held accountable for the slaughter of his subjects in the war and unanimously sentenced to die on a

When his son, Charles II, was eventually restored to the throne, he set about dealing with the men responsible for his father’s execution. While some accepted the inevitable and awaited the retribution they knew was coming, others tried to hide In this book Charles Spencer looks at the factors that caused the Civil War and Charles’ subsequent execution as well as what happened to the men who dared to kill their king.

Featuring a highly readable narrative, “Killers of the King” is not only informative but also very entertaining. Anyone captivating volume well worth reading.

Stand There! She Shouted The Invincible Photographer Julia Margaret Cameron

By Susan Goldman Rubin Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline

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48 years old, Julia Margaret Cameron was an early 19th century p h o t o g rapher who developed unorthodox techniques to capture the personalities of her subjects.

At a time when the typical por-

and rather uninteresting, Cameron posed her subjects and dressed them in ways that added a new element to the staid portraits of the time.

Among her famous subjects were Charles Darwin and Alfred Tennyson.

During her eleven-year career Cameron created thousands of photographs and her one-woman shows created quite astir.

From her birth in India and her childhood in France, this short, well illustrated biography follows the life of a very remarkable woman.

Although this picture book is obviously directed at a young audience (eight years of age and older), any adult interested in photography and the role of women in The selection of Cameron’s photos alone is worth the price of the volume.

Featured Columnist

By Penney Weaver, Superintendent, Scotts Valley Unified School District

It’s A Great Day To Be A Falcon! ongratulations to the Scotts Valley High School Girls Basketball Team and the SVHS Wrestling Team for SCCAL (Santa

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Special thanks to the Coaches, Athletic Director Louie Walters, Principal Valerie Bariteau and Teachers for supervision, Parents and Falcon which makes these programs possible.

Scotts Valley Middle School Alternative Housing Study Update oard of Trustees Members recently heard a report from Architect Brent McClure about “phasing,” a method of housing students during construction phase on the school campus. The Board voted to remove the

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City School District and Redwood Elementary

School District from consideration. Two alternatives remain under consideration: 1) Phasing on campus and 2) Creating a school of portable buildings on property in Scotts Valley.

SVMS Design Committee Members met for the 2nd workshop held Friday, Feb. 20, 2015. Discussion of program components and accomplished along with the discussion of site plan concepts. This work included discussing scenarios of where to locate classrooms, gym,

March Calendar Reminders oard of Trustees meetings are held on March 10 and 24 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive. “Art Night” will be held Friday, March 13 at SVHS Student Union Building. Artwork in a variety of mediums from all art classes will be presented.

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March 30 – April 3, 2015 for spring break.

School will also be recessed on Monday, April will resume classes on Tuesday, April 7, 2015.

Rock & Roll

school exteriors and interiors as the committee members considered what a Scotts Valley Middle School “look” could include. Presentations for parents and the public are planned in March for review and input.

“Poetry Winners” from page 9 tucked away and concealed from the rest of the world. for the Capitola Soquel Times Karen Conley of Soquel

Perhaps one day, when we are withered

of old love letters when we cleaned out my In-

our letters of love, of heat, of desire,

poem is dedicated to couples who write letters

love preserved in faded blue ink on brittle, folded paper, the love-worn pages of long ago.

up with a faded ribbon to be read and re-read

Love Letters

Then perhaps they will know, of the enduring love between you and me, set down in words, just for me and you.

Caressed and worn, our letters were opened and re-opened, read and re-read again and again,

meant for only me and you,

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16. Consumed 17. Common Russian given name 18. Dead-on 19. *He took a “Walk on the Wild Side” 21. *First woman in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 23. Cauliflower ___ on a boxer 24. Garden intruder

25. Attorneys’ org.

28. Italy’s obsolete money 30. Mexican liquor distilled from desert plants 35. Bolsheviks 37. *____ Kirkwood, founder of the Meat Puppets 39. Indian side dish 40. Pelvic bones 41. Pale with fear 43. Fill to excess 44. 1st letter of Hebrew alphabet 46. Wife of Zeus 47. *Video didn’t do it to the radio star 48. Motion sickness 50. Casino chip 52. Book org.

53. Ardent 55. Online pop-ups

7. A in IPA 8. Star bursts 9. *”Who’s ____” 1971 album by The Who 10. Wet nurse 11. Village People hit 12. Workout segment 15. Bird supplier 20. Author ____ Jong 22. *”Losing My Religion” band 24. Cold War deterrent 25. Born under the sign of Aries DOWN 26. Isabella Swan of Worshipped by “Twilight” ancient Semitic 27. Farewell in France peoples 29. *”Tom Sawyer” band Choir member 31. Quarterback’s downfall French “place” 32. Locomotive hair Accustom 33. Bikini _____ in the Sometimes done to a Marshall Islands ban or law 34. *Clapton hit *Born to be this?

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58. Agitate 59. Middle of March 60. Wading bird 61. U.S. lake 62. Ballistic missile acronym 63. *Shirts sold at rock concerts 64. Eureka!

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Community Calendar

San Lorenzo Valley Community Calendar

Wednesday March 18 Business Networking Mixer at Rocky’s Café!

awareness. First class is free for new Open to all levels.

Thursdays Monday, ranging from meat dishes, students. Pre-registration is required.

Capitola-Aptos to gluten-free, to vegan. Try a Rotary Club Meeting sample, get a recipe card, and learn tips for meal prep and leftovers.

Aptos Noon Toastmasters Featured recipes are posted on the WomenCARE Support Group uesday Support Group is a 116 Beach Drive gathering for women with all ome join a dynamic, support group of people at all levels of Head to the Islands! for women through all stages from experience from beginners to more Hoffman’s for Second Harvest ine on any Monday and 10% of diagnoses through treatment. advanced. We’re here to help you the total sales go to a local non- For more information or to discover your voice and share it of total sales to Second Harvest every Thursday night from 5-10 Follow us on Facebook: Facebook. p.m. Every $1 donated provides year as part of the Mahalo Monday Tuesdays, Thursdays com/AptosNoonToastmasters or healthy 4 meals to people in need Program. Hula’s Island Grill and more info: (831) 236-1171 Tiki Room is located at 221 Cathcart thru Saturdays

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networking at the historic Rocky’s Café at 6560 Hwy 9 in Felton. 831-222-2120

Ocean Gate Zen Center Zazen Instructions

Announcements Nar-Anon

Join Nar-Anon, a world wide fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who addiction. Three meetings are now being Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

For a meeting near you call

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of its members in jobs, and we can help you too. Ongoing workshops will cover resume writing, communication, and interview skills.

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Co-dependents Anonymous vereaters Anonymous is a o-dependents Anonymous O 12-Step support group for C is a 12-step group for people those who wish to stop eating who want healthy relationships compulsively.

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ASA empowers volunteers to

First and Third Wednesdays

Alzheimers Support Groups

foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected. org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102

First Mondays in Watsonville Second Tuesdays in Capitola Third Wednesdays in Watsonville Third Thursdays

of Dog Ownership

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

Tuesday of month (for location details contact Danielle at

a foster and/or adoptive parent is to attend orientation.

The orientation is designed to review the child welfare system and to give you a chance to have your question answered by child To register to one of the meeting and for directions, please call

ASA (Court Appointed Special C Advocates) needs volunteers, 3-5 hours per week, to provide support, Second Wednesdays guidance, and a powerful voice in court for children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Everyone welcome, men and bilingual folks especially encouraged.

Ronals Petty leads Commander the meetings.

Second and Fourth Thursdays

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Cabrillo Host Lions Club

Stitchers-By-The-Sea

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titchers-By-The-Sea is a local chapter of Embroiders’ Guild of B12 Fridays America. Admission is free and the 3:00pm-6:00pm, Thrive Natural public is welcome.

For more information contact immunity, energy, sleep, mood, and the body’s ability to handle stress.

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Friday Shakespeare Club

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he Aptos Market, with over 80 vendors, is open year round, 7:00pm at the Cabrillo Community with the best selections of fresh foods. In addition, family activities, music, cooking demos by profesublic is invited to all programs. Contact President sional chefs, gardening workshops, Jess Allen 831-684-2721 or Past seasonal fairs and events are a part President Barbara Chamberlain of the market. at 831-688-3356 for meeting/ dinner reservations or inforScotts Valley Farmer’s Market mation or visit www.cabrillohostlions.org.

Center, 360 Kings Village Drive

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Third Thursday each month

Friends of Scotts Valley Library Image Matters

eets second wednesdays of 7-8pm Inspire Salon in Capitola hat does your style say about each month at 6:30 in the Fireside Rom at SV Library. The between fashion and style, how to next meeting is February 11th and up level your look and up level your ongoing from then on.

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Monday March 16

First Congregational Church, 900

Second Thursdays each month First Wednesday each month

Clutterers Anonymous

Tuesday March 24

Big Book and OA Literature Study

Adoption/Child Welfare Orientation

by Jill Ginghofer, this Free Job Seek Workshop!

Facilitated group is for caregivers and family 6:00pm-7:00pm, Gateway Bible

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Individuals, couples, and any friends or family members who are helping raise children are welcome to attend.

PFLAG (Parents, Families, and

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Church Bible Study/Worship

Sons in Retirement Luncheon Dominion Court, Aptos peaker will be Bruce Margon, Professor of Astronomy, UC

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Santa Cruz Republican Women 11:30 am, Seascape Golf Club,

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atsonville Mayor Nancy Bilicich will be the guest speaker at our luncheon. She was honored as PV Chamber woman of the year before winning re-election by 97 percent.

Friday March 27 thru Sunday March 29

Breakthrough Couples Workshop

Worship, First Baptist Church

Looking for a church? Come Discover the health and long-term relationship with empiri-

MovementR

Toastmasters: Speak for Success

moving as they heighten your self-

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Santa Cruz/ Monterey Bay Branch ADHD Support Group Meetings

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Adult Only meetings on fourth

Aptos Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10110

Wednesday.

Any Questions, contact Judy

Meeting Schedule for the SCWD2 Task Force

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Aptos peakers helping speakers get gigs.

6:30-8:00pm Aptos Fire Station

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Science Sunday

Second and Fourth Wednesdays

Third Wednesdays Wednesdays

Capitola (Also down town and at

et support for loosing weight at these health group meetings.

6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach

Second Tuesdays each month

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agencies that Second Harvest support.

International Women’s Day and made substantial contributions to improving the quality of life in the Pajaro Valley. Keynote speaker is KSBW’s news anchor Brittany Nielsen.

Third Sunday of Every Month cally validated, Emotional Focused

Mondays

member of the New Leaf Community Markets culinary team.

Overeaters Anonymous

Wednesdays Facilitated by Francie

Third Fridays in Aptos

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Overeaters Anonymous

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addiction or drug problem of another. Nar-Anon members share their experience, strength and hope at a weekly meeting.

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eymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and easy-tounderstand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion.

Science Sunday does not meet

Dated Events

Fridays

Scotts Valley Nar-Anon Family Group

Saturday March 7

International Women’s Day

Road, Scotts Valley in the Bison Center and The Camp Recover Center ville YWCA elebrating women of the 12 step program/support Pajaro Valley who have group for friends and families furthered the global ideas of

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titchers-By-The-Sea is a local chapter of Embroiders’ Guild of America. Admission is free and the public is welcome.

For more information contact

Announcements Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony

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he Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love music and want to be involved, please call (831) 646-8511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org for more information.

Ongoing Events Third Monday each month

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titchers-by-the-Sea, the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, holds meetings open to the public each month. No admission fees.

Tuesdays

Arts and Entertainment

Last Thursdays each month

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante is a night for true “Social TfromhisTango.”

Order a wonderful meal the Star Bene Argentine Menu,

(or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango.

Private instruction and classes by

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Santa Cruz Symphony League Big-Band Gala

ancho Del Oso State Park is presenting Salamander Saturday featuring Newt Night at the North Coast park at Waddell Creek. Events include a story time, Youth Chamber Music Competition. salamander critter crafts, scavenger hunt and an evening of newt tales and songs.

Friday March 20 Paula Poundstone

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uthor, actress, commentator, comedian and longtime Santa

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Pinot Paradise

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njoy two days of Pinot Paradise

Dated Events Tuesday March 3 Community Day at the UCSC Arboretum

Monday March 9 thru Friday March 13 Art by Manuel Santana & Café de Olla

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oin us for hands on activities designed especially for homeschool students and families

Learn, explore and taste the Pinot Noirs produced from our legendary winemakers. VIP and special weekend package pricing available online.

Restaurant, special between

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n honor of Manuel Santana, the founder of Manuel’s Mexican

Modern Square Dancing Class Friday March 6 Seymour Center Homeschool Day all (831) 726-7053 or e-mail

eavenly harmony and earthly delights from the time of the bard. Revel in the triumphal return of America’s favorite early music ensemble, playing their exquisite consort of Renaissance instruments such as the lute, cittern, viols, and

Hummingbird Days will bring her stand up comedy to a wide assortment of treasures earn all about hummingbirds the Rio Theatre. including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage include children’s crafts, guided hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original artwork, and a whole lot and self-guided tours, plants for Saturday March 21 sale that attract hummingbirds and Sunday March 22 For more info, please contact us at educational programs.

Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance

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Saturday March 14

Salamander Saturday

Saturday March 7 Sunday March 8

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

As March opens, you’ve been sitting on the fence in regards to an emotional decision.

You’ve rode on that edge long enough: It’s time to risk making a decision, and the easiest

Sometimes priorities really do need to be your priority. Balancing your budget early in March will remove stress and free up the rest of the month for more deep, meaningful experiences that will likely be coming your way throughout the middle of the month. Later, you and a each other work through the mystery that has been plaguing you both of late. But don’t let the mystery — or the stress it can cause — completely distract you from your daily activities to maintain your health.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Your energy levels have been building as February comes to a close, and by the beginning of yourself, either meditate, exercise, stretch, read … something to help you prepare to deal with this level of anticipation, energy and excitement. As the month moves on, take advantage of this buildup, but prepare for a slow return to your normal levels. Spread your energy through your home life, your work, your creativity — take advantage and make everything around you just that much better. As your world relaxes around you, take some time for yourself near the end of March: a ride in the country, a walk on the beach, etc.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

atmosphere, free parking. Open to

antiques and unique items. Come

event is family friendly. Classes through Jan 29 are free. Teacher Don Benson For more information, contact Sue

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his is the 29th year of the largest powered surf contest in the world. It is a 3 day contest for wave skiing, stand-up and surf kayaking. Competitors from all over the world will participate in this event. At Steamer Lane at Lighthouse Point.

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2015 Santa Cruz Paddlefest

The evening includes music, dancing, dinner and auction.

he “Original” Downtown

What could you do to improve it? Take the time to address anything your workout and diet are lacking and implement whatever changes you deem necessary. Later in the month some introspection into some aspect of your life: either work, personal relationship or just a moment taken to enjoy a long, peaceful walk by your self will help you deal with some deep emotions.

Take the time to give them the attention they deserve.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Friday March 13 thru Sunday 15

Capitola allroom dancing to live music by The 10th Ave. Band.

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deserves, but stay grounded as the waves of chaos wash over you.

Treasure from the Age of Shakespeare

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Aries (March 21-April 20)

through the month to give the results time to take hold. As the month moves on, inspi-

the direction of Jon Nordgen, takes you back to the Big Band era in this

Antique Street Fair

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ove the Big Band sound? The Cocoanut Grove is the place to

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from march to october!

he AIDS Walk & Fun Run promises a memorable morning complete with delicious food,

in a First Friday art tour, visit

390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing in the Bay Area, over 250 popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No Second Sundays Each Month cover.

Downtown Santa Cruz Contact Lee McLaughlin,

are a good viewing to watch the sailboat races against the setting

County Arts Commission in 2008, the year of his passing. Stop by between 2:30-4:30 pm and enjoy complementary Café de Olla (a pared in a clay pot), and enter to win a print. No purchase necessary ($10 donation for a local charity is suggested). 50% of meal sales will be donated to local community

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will be greeted with music and refreshments. Since this is a fun run, we encourage participants to wear costumes to increase the events energy and amusement.

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Wednesday Night Sail Boat Races

Aids Walk & Fun Run

Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries.

osted by Soquel Sports Second Fridays each month Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full snack bar available. First Tuesday of Big Band Dance each month is special $25 buy in (up 7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-County

Peninsula Banjo Band

Saturday March 7

event begins at 9:30 am, the 5K run begins at 10:15 am and the 5K walk First Fridays each month begins at 10:30 am. The route takes First Friday Art Tour runners/walkers along the river he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa levee without crossing a single

BINGO

Wednesdays

including live animal learning stations, tours to Long Marine Lab, crafts, aquarium, and shark & invertebrate touch pools.

Your March Horoscope

Saturday April 18 Passport Days

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n the third Saturday of April, Santana’s art will be on display in July, and November Passport the restaurant during their 50th Anniversary celebration week.

Santana’s colorful paintings were ticipating wineries throughout the inspired by Picasso, Goya and Beckmann. He was awarded Artist a unique winery experience.

Inspirations and new ideas are very important to you as the month begins. New is where you want to be in the early days of March. Don’t let ideas get away from you. Pursue what’s forefront on your mind as you move deeper into the month. The mid-month weekend will be a great time to focus on your personal life. In a relationship? Make time for a special date. inspiration and positive energy will be ready to be focused on something creative in the later half of the month.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

When was the last time you just had a gathering of friends for nothing but entertainment and devil is in the details, but it’ll be the details that make for a perfect event. Later in the month, love is in the air as romance takes up much of your time. Mid month and beyond will see some positive events at work, but pay attention to your correspondence. Now is not the time to let something out of place slip in this area.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

Delays right now are not something to stress about. Adjusting a project’s timeline is just part of the process — it’s okay to let things happen in their own time, as long as you continue to pay attention and make sure no-one loses track of the goal. Later into the month, your project behind you and everything moving smoothly around you, so much that you’ll be surprised how in sync you are with everything around you. It’s going to be a smooth ride throughout.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Sometimes it can be a struggle to get things done … the beginning of March is not going to be one of those times for you. If you have anything you’ve been waiting to get done, now is the time to do it. Getting help, getting it by the boss, creating something artistic; whatever it is, the time is right. Later in the month, your spirits raised with success, you’ll need to refocus on your block, get a good morning swim. Keep your emotions in check as the month comes to a close.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

they right or wrong? The beginning of March is a good time for you to review and confront your ideals. Do they still work for you? Are you the same person that has been holding to those ideals all this time? Is it time to accept some new ideals? Only you can decide, but now is the time to give the question some thought. Later, you’ll need a breather from this emotional rolland be ready to face the world again.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

March brings spring, planting season, and many more new things. It’s the perfect time for you to look into something brand new. A new look on life, a new project, a new place for a vacation, a new place to meet people … anything new. Searching for something new may of the new carry you through the month.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Truth is important to you this month. Even the smallest deception could bring more pain than tough honesty. Not to say that everyone you meet you could open up to, but be honest with those you do. Later in the month it may be time to give some thought to the path your career is taking. Are you happy with it? Is there something else you’d rather be doing?

Don’t wait if there is. Do you need schooling? Do you need training? The time to start your planning is now.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

life, and now is the time to enhance your emotions with some well-planned liaison with your loved one. As the month continues, your glowing happiness is going to be noticed, and you wary in the workplace. Keeping your eyes and ears open will help you avoid an awkward situation and keep you in a good place throughout the month.

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Business Guide

Featured Columnist

Fifth District Update

By Bruce McPherson, County Supervisor 5th District

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s evidenced by the many calls I get regarding potholes, we are not able to adequately maintain our roads.

This is true for both our county roads and the State highway system, and the situation is only getting worse.

A 2014 statewide assessment report found that nearly $8 billion in additional revenues annually are needed to rebuild and maintain county roads and city streets in California. The state highway system needs another $6 billion each year.

The perfect storm of factors and circumstances has elevated the need for more transportation funding. These factors include: been increased since 1994.

Since that time, the purchasing power of transportation dollars has decreased significantly. When adjusted for inflation and gains in vehicle fuel efficiency, the base 18-cent gas tax is only worth 6.8 cents today. electric vehicles – while wonderful for the environment – do not “pay to play” with the traditional pump taxation method.

state continue to grow. gasoline prices will result in a decrease in gas tax revenue.

This means about $770 million statewide beginning in July 2015 and about $182 million fewer dollars for county roads alone statewide.

California Transportation Commission on alternatives to the gas tax. Under the best scenario/timeframe, a more sustainable funding source is years away, leaving us facing a short-term funding problem.

At this time, Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins, Assembly Member others are sponsoring funding bills that will be negotiated in the Legislature and will need bi-partisan support.

The short-term solutions proposed include:

for local sales tax measures for transportation. This is especially important in Santa generate new funds locally.

The current requirement for two-thirds voter approval is a deterrent. We would hope to lower the threshold to a majority, or 55 percent, voter approval.

I don’t need to tell you condition of our 600 miles of Santa a “pavement condition index,”

generate $3 billion - $5 billion from the gas tax, the State would need to increase the gas tax by 20 to 35 cents. istration fee to $100, which will generate about $3 billion annually.

are considered to be in poor condition. identified about $27 million in deferred maintenance for its road system. Today, that deferred maintenance is estimated to be $80 million, and growing.

Given the daunting task of catching up, our Public Works Department believes consideration County becoming a “self help county” through a new funding source generated within the county. This could be done through a countywide sales tax, a special tax or other funding source. Also, improvements to our METRO bus system and the possibility of a rail passenger line would require additional funding.

I don’t know what — or if — the State will present in terms of a transportation-related ballot measure in 2016, but I do know if we don’t designate more funding to upgrade our transportation network – locally and statewide – the uphill climb to improve that system will only get steeper.

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SPCA Featured Pet

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Java the Jovial Jokester

and character, and is a pure bundle of silly sweetness. A 1-1/2 year old Chihuahua mix, Java has a quirky countenance and a personality to match. Her funny underbite turns people’s heads, but it’s her winning demeanor that makes them stick around for more.

She arrived at the SPCA nearly seven months ago with her sister, who has since been adopted. She gets along equally well with dogs and humans, running and pouncing with her 4-legged friends one minute and snuggling with her people pals the leaping into her human friends’ arms in order to shower them with kisses. She prefers coming to people of her own volition, and can tend to dart out of arms’ reach and bark in surprise when approached too quickly or unexpectedly. For this reason, Java will do best in a home with adults or with older children who are respectful of her boundaries.

Though she weighs in at a mere 8.5 lbs, she has an athletic build and bubbly energy, and could keep up with an active family on hikes, runs, and general playtime.

Java has been very patient waiting for her new best buddy to come for her. If you’re searching for a companion to bring both laughter and love into your home in equal measure, come meet this special, spunky little sweetheart. Take it from us, she’s easy to fall for.

If you would like to help animals like Java and her orphaned friends, please community.

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