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Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market Season Opening April 4 The Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market is back for on April 4. Every Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. spring, summer and fall, a circle of farmers and food artisans will shoppers and diners an array of delicious edibles outside the Scotts Valley Community Center.

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Team G funds research at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Two years ago at the age of 5, Gabriella Cosner completed her 42 weeks of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery treatment of her childhood cancer. Since then, her parents have joined forces with many other cancer parents facing similar journey’s to put an end to childhood cancer.

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Local Sports SCCAL 2015 Valley High School All League Teams Valley Club News

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pediatric cancer research in honor of

with the journey of treatments this whole time while her and her family are raisings Founder and CEO. So far, the Vernacchia Childhood Cancer Foundation. Last week, a donation in the amount of $20,000 was presented to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital where the funding would be in the pursuit of CAR T cell immunotherapy treatments where the patients own immune cells are engineered to treat their cancers. Read more about immuno-

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oncologist who serves on the Medical Advisory Board of Team G, states that the funds will be directly applied to a gap

this family has become advocates for shortly after their daughter, Gabriella

process and procedures of administering the therapy.

Since these two moms have met, they have been unstoppable. Both families are overjoyed to be a part of the important research going on locally to help children

Claudia who lost their daughter to the same form of cancer less than 2 years ago, these families along with the community continue to support children and families

childhood cancer.

The Cosner family created team G

youth they encountered during each of their daughter’s treatment process,

continued support comes in the form of Hope Totes, hospital survival kits created for newly diagnosed cancer patients, and funds dedicated to new and innovative treatment options.

To date, Team G has funded almost $70,000 for pediatric cancer research and has sent over 700 Hope Totes. For more information: teamgfoundation.org

Community News

Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market Season Opening Saturday, April 4

By Nicole Zahm

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he Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market is back

4. Every Saturday from 9 a.m. –1 p.m. spring, summer and fall, a circle of farmers and food artisans will set up their stands to edibles outside the Scotts Valley Community Center. The market connects residents directly with local farms, is a resource for agricultural education and provides a community gathering place for families, friends and neighbors.

Known for its focus on regional growers, four of which are within the city limits, the market delivers a robust selection of organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, pasture-raised chicken

2015 the Scotts Valley Market brings back the best of last season and some exciting new projects for local residents.

Scotts Valley Market will

where little ones play and plant seedlings to take home. A weekly music program featuring keep peoples feet stompin’ as they shop and visit.

And, due to its roaring success, another round

ingredients expertly prepared by local chefs.

Brand new this year, a partnership with the recently established neighboring community garden, the local 4-H and the Scotts Valley Market will bring multiple rounds of a four-week, youth focused gardening class throughout the market season. Families can enroll via 4-H and attend classes in the

garden led by owner of Old House Farm, Kelly Bradford. A member of the Scotts Valley Market, Kelly will bring children and their families into the garden and into the market for learning, planting, tasting and selling. Members of the garden will receive a 50% discount on organic plant starts from Old House Farm.

For more information, visit the SCCFM website: santacruzfarmersmarket.org, or contact Nicole Zahm, Education Coordinator at: education@santacruzfarmersmarket.org, or Director Nesh Dhillon at info@santacruzfarmersmarket.org.

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Cabrillo College Closing its Scotts Valley Center APTOS — Cabrillo College today announces it plans to transition for-credit

classes at our Aptos campus location,”

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2015. At that time, Cabrillo College will terminate its lease at the Scotts Valley Center, Scotts Valley and will seek alternate loca-

classes at the Scotts Valley Center since spring 2007 and in recent years, enrollment at the Scotts Valley Center has been declining along with enrollment collegewide. For the current, spring semester Valley residents are enrolled in Cabrillo College classes at the Scotts Valley Center, terns that local demand for classes at our Scotts Valley center is declining, and most students residing in Scotts Valley and the Scotts Valley Times / April 2015/ 5

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Local Sports

SCCAL 2015 Valley High School

All League Teams

Scotts Valley Girls Basketball

San Lorenzo Valley Boys Basketball

SCCAL Season Champions & Postseason Tournament Champions Season Record (25-6, SCCAL 12-0) SCCAL All League Coach of the Year: Rick Silver MVPs: Mandy Silver, Charlie Boyle First Team: Nikiya Bechtle, Sam Boyle Second Team: Sadie Allen Honorable Mention: Casson Rasmussen, Shasta Smith

Season Record: (12-14, SCCAL 6-8) Coach Marcus Northcutt SCCAL All League Second Team: Davon Northcutt Honorable Mention: Derek McCuiston, Sebastian Vroman-Nel, Schaden Pias

San Lorenzo Valley Girls Basketball Coach Andrea Trader Season Record: (3-12, SCCAL 2-7) SCCAL All League Honorable Mention: Jordan Martinez, Kenedi Kraten

Scotts Valley Boys Basketball Season Record: (9-16, SCCAL 3-8) Coach Charles Burks SCCAL All League Second Team: Alec Vucinich Honorable Mention: Tanner Spence, Joe Espinola, Jack Codiga

Scotts Valley Girls Soccer Season Record (10-4-5, SCCAL 8-1-3) Coach Art Munoz SCCAL All League Forward of the Year: Brittany Cartee First Team: Taylor Raymond, MF; Audrey Liebenberg Second Team: Allie Carl, MF; Maddie Hitzeman

San Lorenzo Valley Girls Soccer Season Record (2-14-2, SCCAL 2-10-0) Coach Enrique Reyes SCCAL All League Second Team: Jenna Francis, F; , MF; Blaze Brumbaugh

“Cabrillo” from page 5

demand. For that reason, we have decided to terminate our lease at the Scotts Valley Center and are exploring new partnerships to host our hybrid and online courses, as well as asking the community members what Extension courses they would like to Beginning with the 2015-16 school year, Cabrillo College will pursue a phased -

Honorable Mention: Kaite Farley, Claire Tershey Karla Vasquez, MF

Scotts Valley Boys Soccer Season Record (11-4-3, SCCAL 8-2-1) Coach Brian Terwilleger SCCAL All League Defender of the Year: Spencer Smith First Team: Noah Bird, Mf; Eric Beraut, F Second Team: Ryan Edwards, Gk; Alex Stock, MF; Kyle Raymond, F Honorable Mention: Sam Morrison, F; Matt Josselyn Evan Milnes, MF

San Lorenzo Valley Boys Soccer Season Record (8-9-0, SCCAL 4-8-0) Coach David Okrant First Team: Garrett Kustin, Gk; Mitchell Kamau, MF Second Team: Galen James-Heskett Honorable Mention: George Palau, Mf; Jade Otte, F; Jorge Rivera, F

will maintain a Scotts Valley presence, and is looking for locations throughout the Valley to host this new hybrid class format, in addition to Extension courses.

Cabrillo College is also exploring partValley high schools as well as reviewing to inform additional potential partnerships. Cabrillo is currently conducting a survey to gather feedback from members community about Extension based course available online at: www.surveymonkey.

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Valley Club News for April 2015 Kiwanis of the Valleys t has been a busy time for Kiwanis of the Valleys. The band selection process for the exciting lineup was announced. The

but rewarding day of labor performing demolition work to ready the building that will house the new Performing Arts Center of Scotts Valley.

Kiwanis meets 7:00am every

visor, Bruce McPherson, the gathering was updated on crucial topics in a State Member, Mark Stone, provided insights into proposed legislation in the Assembly, and its impact locally. State Senator Bill

the Casual Encounters opening for Afteropen with perennial favorites Extra Large again close out the concert season at the September show, with some help from The Bourbon Brothers. Admission is free and

On March 7th many bags with the trash we collected on the Scotts Valley section of southbound Highway 17.

The club acted as host to the Kiwanis division council meeting on March 16th.

Members from Kiwanis clubs in Monterey,

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Meeting, on Sunday, March 22nd, gave over 100 attendees the opportunity learn ranging activities, and to see and hear many of those involved, including Board Members and Committee Chairs, as

of the Redwood Mountain Faire

us and our district lieutenant governor for the evening meeting at Bruno’s. to day of service, club members put in a hard

Valley Women’s Club

he was focusing on in his bills this session.

All three provided new information and a greater understanding of their skills representing us and the legislative process.

Finally, a special honor was bestowed

Thanks our 5th -

Valley Club News its focus on vital issues for women, young and old, through a series of workshops and panel discussions on important issues providing support for long-term caregivers, helping women confront end-of-life decisions, pregnancy and birthing choices, economic guidance and more.

www.vwcweb.org.

Scotts Valley Rotary

R County; his dedication to the environment, and commitment to assuring excellent recycling opportunities to county residents at the lowest possible cost, had helped guarantee wise and responsible decisions for the centers, and for the SLV residents we serve.

Rebottaro,

and

Club

President

in February at the Scotts Valley Middle School - talking to and meeting with the of kids dedicated to fundraising and reaching out to others who are not as forkids with such great big hearts - really impressive! Scotts Valley Rotary is proud to sponsor and mentor them.

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Kids Camps

Keeping Camp Costs Budget Friendly C amp is a life-changing experience — one that’s possible for every child and every budget. Even though the experience is priceless, paying for it doesn’t have to be!

Camp Comedy presented by Kids On Broadway 415 Creekside Way, Felton, CA 95018 Phone: 831-234-6103 Director: April Burns e-mail: aprilburns333@gmail.com web: www.kidsonboradway.org in quality professional theatre in a supportive environment where they can acquire communication, performance, and technical skills, develop character and self-esteem, experience the pride of accomplishment and the joy of working as a team.

Basketball Jones PO Box 2035, Hollister, CA 95024 Phone: 800-348-3803 web: www.basketballjonescamps.com

have to go to the most expensive camp to have a great camp experience,” said Phil Lilienthal, former camp director of

over 15,000 campers having gone through our program there is NO trial and error. parking lot, and it can be great,” he said.

Parents looking for budget-friendly camps should keep the following in mind:

contact.

a projected $216 million annually for

groups in your community.

to call the camp director and ask if

clearly outline whether or not they

Santa Cruz Soccer Camp P.O. Box 2748, Santa Cruz, CA 95063 Phone: 831-246-1517 web: www.santacruzsoccercamp.org

campers. the

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“Budget” page 17 coaches and a scholarship and school donation program. Our summer camp consists

Monte Vista Horsemanship Camp 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-206-9707 e-mail: MVEquestrian@gmail.com web: www.montevistaequestrian.com The week-long Horsemanship Camp at Monte Vista Christian School is a wonderful opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and archery and marshmallow roasting at the evening campfire. Sign up today for an email MVEquestrian@gmail.com or visit www.montevistaequestrian.com for more information today!

Catalyst Soccer: Player Development Programs Two Great Programs for All Ages and Abilities!

Phone: 831-423-3556 or 408-846-KIDS(5437) e-mail: catalystsoccerleague@gmail.com web: www.catalystsoccer.com

by Catalyst Soccer’s Founder, Paul Holocher, Cal Poly Mustang soccer coach, and is inspired from the teachings of FC Barcelona youth trainings. Topics covered include games. Many engaging small sided games will allow players to simulate real game

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Kids Camps SummerQUEST Recreational Day Camp 325 Marion Ave., Ben Lomond, 95005 Phone: 831-336-8220 Fax: 831-336-8280 Camp Director: Brandy Shaw e-mail: slvquest@comcast.net web: slvquest.com swimming at SLV pool and outdoor science exploration at local private, county and state parks.

Visit our website for more information

Frontier Ranch Open House Mission Springs Summer Camp 1050 Lockhart Gulch Road, Scott’s Valley, CA 95066 Phone: 800-335-9133 Fax: 831-335-7726 e-mail: info@missionsprings.com web: www.Frontier-Ranch.com and www.missionsprings.com

Register before May 16th & Save $20! .

APTOS CAMP at Aptos High School

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Revolutionary Basketball Concepts for our Youngest Campers

Call 1-800-634-0878 for more information or visit our website and register online at: www.basketballjonescamps.com Scotts Valley Times / April 2015/ 9

Business Profile

CAPITOLA VETERINARY HOSPITAL

By Maggie Caldwell

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River May and staff of ten - that

Tiffany Mitchener - are on a mission clients as Family.”

As it happens, providing the best care intersects with making the lowest to be green in all our business decireally a win-win – we’re reducing the impact on the environment as well as providing better client service and patient care. For example, our digital x-rays eliminate toxic chemicals needed for processing as well as your pet’s exposure to radiation. Plus, the x-rays are higher quality and easier to share with specialists.” environmentally friendly initiative that benefits pets and their families.

us to respond to clients’ questions immediately.”

The office generates virtually no wet-erase communication cards that serve as message notes as well as a place to keep surgery and anesthetic notes. strange to write on paper anymore!”

Veterinary Hospital to receive certification by the Monterey Bay Area Green to be certified,” he said. Besides the switch to digital x-rays and medical records, other green initiatives include proactive and creative recycling, efficiency fluorescents, switching to EnergyStar computer monitors and servers, and securing a wind power purchase agreement.

They were rewarded for their efforts by the State of California this year; they became the first small business in Santa fornia” award, an honor bestowed to climate action leaders. make are based on what’s best for our inary Hospital provides a full spectrum of services to cats and dogs: emergency 10 / April 2015 / Scotts Valley Times

a pharmacy, dental care, behavioral medicine, nutritional counseling, laser

follow up after an appointment to ask if they have any questions that were not

endoscopy, surgery, X-rays and ultrasound, and stem cell therapy.

The high-level, compassionate

materials we send over email, resources to learn more about taking care of your in improving your pet’s health.”

covers all of those services and more.

For example, all X-rays are reviewed by a board-certified radiologist who offers a second opinion. Board-certified surgeons are brought in for specialty procedures such as cruciate ligament have an in-house ultrasound; a device

the presence of foreign bodies in the pets’ intestines, to diagnose cancers, and to monitor chronic disease without surgery.

Capitola Veterinary Hospital is located at 1220 H 41st Avenue in the New Leaf shopping center. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call them at 831-476-7387 or visit their website: http://capitolaveterinaryhospital.com.

Hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 8:30AM – 6:00PM and Saturday from 8:30AM to 4:00PM. They are closed on Sunday.

You can also follow Capitola Veterinary Hospital on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ CapitolaVet and on Twitter at https://twitter. com/capitolavet.

Capitola Veterinary Hospital accepts credit cards and works with clients who have pet insurance.

Mayor’s Breakfast Wed. April 8

Calendar of Upcoming Events Wednesday April 8

oin the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of -

7:30-9:00 a.m.

Café Carbonero

for our annual Meet the Mayor

Thursday April 23

the City Address” by Mayor Bustichi and a question and answer

Mixer 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Monterey Coast Prep

chance to hear Mayor Bustichi speak about our City and Community. This event is open to the entire community. The cost of

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Friday May 8 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Chamber

Thursday May 21 Mixer 5:30-7:00 p.m.

To RSVP email dreber@scottsvalleychamber.com or call (831) 438-1010

Location TBA

Mayor Dene Bustichi

Save These Dates

5th Annual Dog-Friendly Days of Wine & Wet Noses hospice care because they were brought to the shelter with a terminal illness or as KFOX, and Radio Hall of Fame elderly, fragile pets.

Taste of Scotts Valley 6 – 9 p.m.

Community!

At the Scotts Valley Hilton

your blanket and chairs! This dog-

Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival Sat: 10 a.m. -6 p.m.

Sun: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

music, yummy food, delicious wine and Men take the stage at 2pm followed by Grammy Award winner Robert Berry thirst quenching beer! with Paul Keller. Last to take the stage will be the award winning Beatles tribute band, The Sun Kings. animals from kill shelters since 1999.

They focus on special needs animals, those who are sick, injured, too tiny to survive without intensive care and

MacDorsa Park April 25th at 1:30pm Admission

Skypark

Every 2nd Thursday Happy Hour Networking Photo Credit Michelle Reber

Every 4th Thursday Business Networking Mixer

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

Monterey Coast Preparatory to Host Scotts Valley Chamber Mixer on April 23 (5:30 – 7 p.m.)

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mental Fluid Mechanics Lab at Stanford

gifts and talents of students with learning disabilities ranging from autism to dyslexia to anxiety. But MCPc’s courses are far from remedial; MCP graduates earn

conduct other wave tank experiments.

Classes at MCP are engaging, relevant and hands-on. The school community is kind and compassionate.

approved high-school diploma. The MCP

learner-centered education. Our program is

found a home – in Scotts Valley, Calif.

those that have struggled with learning in traditional school environments, because we maintain a laser-like focus on learning and continuous improvement,” said Kris

have been warm and welcoming. Scotts Valley clearly understands the value of education.”

Monterey Coast Preparatory moved to

MCP’s new location, near the boundary between two counties, means the school County and from the Silicon Valley. Students

2014. Over the last three years, the school has realigned and strengthened its mission to provide college preparatory education program includes hands on projects, state approved curriculum, weekly teacher learners, and on-going collaboration with projects.

students have enjoyed physical education at Siltanen Park, performed scenes from classical Greek and Roman plays at the Vine Hill Amphitheater, and developed dents are currently engaged in an all-school

most of my classes. School was a dark and

This year at the new Scotts Valley site,

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veteran thespian, and MCP English teacher, Karin Babbitt. ences and Math, has developed a humble, but comprehensive laboratory here in

Scotts Valley. Currently, the biology class is using electrophoresis to strip and identify develop meaningful connections between in the real world. The Bay Area is a hotbed of genetics research. MCP is producing scientists by arming students with the skills

Monterey, Menlo Park, and everywhere in between, so they can get the academic support they need to prepare for college and the social and emotional support they need to grow into successful adults. classes and how much the teachers care about us,” said Kai Peters, MCP sixth grader. *MCP Casino Night Fundraiser April Center.

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Scotts Valley Chamber News KELiNDA’S CuSTOMS

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Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Guests were treated to a delicious lunch and celebrated with champagne.

Kelinda’s Customs is owned by locals, Ken

Brittany, Linda’s sister Tina, as well as their sweat into cleaning up this building and making their dreams become a reality.

HOPHEAD PUBLIC HOUSE Happy Hour

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n March 12 The Hophead Public House hosted a very special Happy Hour Networking and Ribbon Cutting Event. you really should stop by The Patel. He has 10 rotating taps featuring breweries such as Stone Brewing Company and Lagunitas.

Hopiness”. He also has a rotating and ever changing menu with favorites such as his

feature live music on select evenings.

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Scotts Valley Chamber News “Kelinda’s Customs” from page 13 Ken’s passion for motorcycles began when he was just a boy. He started out

decided it was time to open up his own shop. Ken has a genuine passion for what

fun of it. He would later start a successful mobile repair business working from

wrenches”, says Ken. He says sometimes he’s having so much fun working that he almost forgets to stop and keep track of the to motorcycle repair, they also sell t-shirts, leather goods, helmets, jackets, gloves and motorcycle accessories.

Ken and his family are long-time residents of Scotts Valley and their love for the

check during the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

Boys & Girls Club of the Valleys Hosts Chamber Mixer

O and community leaders spoke about their passion and vision for the Club. Multiple gracious donors stepped up that very evening and wrote checks on the spot to aid in the cause.

Before they can open the doors, they need to raise approximately $500k, or about three year’s operating budget.

Boys & Girls Club President Corky Roberson (right) like to serve for this rewarding community or becoming a community supporter, please contact Sam Robustelli at smrobustelli@att.net.

Malone’s Celebrates 35 Years Serving Scotts Valley

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n Tuesday March 10 Malone’s Grille cel-

and patrons were treated to $.25 beers as well

a pillar in our community. She has done so much Photo by Angela Marshal

Photos by Angela Marshall

From right: Linda and Ken Johnson present a donation to Linda Lovelace of VCUM

of her Rotary Club, supporting our schools, or putting on a fundraiser for someone in need, you can always count on Patti to lead with her heart where her community is concerned.

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Patti Malone (right) celebrates with her staff.

Patti Malone, you are a treasure to Scotts Malone’s! Scotts Valley thanks you!

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SAFE AT HOME SENIOR CARE Providing the Highest Quality In-Home Care

By Maggie Caldwell o you, or does a senior close to you, want to remain living at home but

Professional Caregivers he caregivers are the heart of the

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at this profession as a career, not a short-

they’re just one phone call away. own home as opposed to an assisted-living facility but cannot do so safely without the assistance of other people,” says of our seniors clients need reminders to take medications, meals prepared, or trans-

of our caregivers are more mature, with experience; many have had the experience of caring for their own parents or loved ones. Our core business is providing quality care, so we hire caring, compassionate people.”

Each caregiver at Safe At Home Senior Care is screened in a comprehensive hiring process, and each one is bonded and insured. Ryan and his team -

we can provide round-the clock care 24 hours a day 7 days a week or short term a week.”

Ryan knows that it’s usually not easy to

givers with our clients based not only on their abilities but on their personalities as and comfortable with the people caring for

safe at home; it makes life so much easier when they do.” So the policies and procedures established at Safe At Home Senior anteed the highest quality of in-home care.

when a senior and his or her caregiver enjoy spending time together.”

Coordinated Care ecause Safe At Home Senior Services falls into the non-medical category of

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work with partner agencies like the Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice.”

The procedures at Safe At Home Senior Care guarantee smooth and consistent communication between caregiver and the home that contains detailed records of what contains pertinent medical information that event of a medical emergency.” For example, medications and meals are all recorded, providing a level of detail is important in guaranteeing the safe and high-quality care.

Their sophisticated scheduling system is another piece in the quality service being

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Community News

Mountain Community Theater Presents

‘Damn Yankees’ M ountain

Community Theater rd season with

Tony Award-winning musical about love, baseball, and the

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the chance to trade his soul to become the greatest baseball player of all time and carry his Senators to the pennant.

As the Senators go on an historic 2015 Park Hall, 9400 Mill St., Ben Lomond winning streak and

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won 9 Tony Awards in 1956, including Best Musical, Music and

when he walked away from his wife’s love or will he succumb to the temptations of fame, glory, and the charms of Applegate’s

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Gloria (Alie Mac) and the team (From left: Sutton Arabe, Ryland Gordon, John Wasielewski also wrote the book on which the play is

rable and eminently hummable score

MCT’s big-league production is directed by Peter Gelblum, with Musical raphy by Shannon Marie Kerr. The all-star

Mindy Pedlar, and Bill Firestone.

The production is presented at MCT’s

home, Park Hall, 9400 Mill St., Ben Lomond, Fridays and Saturdays March 27-28, April 3-4, 10-11, and 17-18 at 8 pm, and Sundays April 5, 12, and 19 at 2 pm.

Tickets are $25 for General Admission, $20 for Seniors (60+) and Students, and $15 for Youth (12 and under). To purchase tickets, visit www.mctshows.org.

“Damn Yankees” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are th Street, New York NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684. Fax: 212397-4684. www.MTIShows.com. nization, is Santa Cruz County’s longest continuing operating theater company, founded in 1982.

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Jilka Receives Donation for Cancer Treatments

1165 teamed up with Central Fire of

kemia Lymphoma Society at their annual

to fundraise for the family and will be presenting a check to the parents, Nathan and Samantha for over $6,000 on Sunday at Central Fire Station #1. Adam Cosner, founder of Team G Childhood Cancer Foundation and Chris Padian lead the -

Check presentation to Hayden took place March 22 at 2 p.m. at Central Fire Station #1 located at 930 17th Ave, Santa Cruz. to raise funds.

E i g h t - y e a r- o l d County resident,

pediatric cancer.

Knowing the costs of treatment diagnosis 16 / April 2015 / Scotts Valley Times

has

“Budget” from page 8 Assistance is also available from the government.

Families should explore the following options: Parents should inquire into whether the camp participates in income-eligible subsidy programs, for instance through Title XX. For day camps: Account allows parents to be reimbursed

on a pre-tax basis for child care or adult dependent care expenses dependents that are necessary to allow parents to work, look for work, or to attend school full time. Visit the site for more information. circumstances, day care expenses, including transportation by a care provider, may be considered dependent care services and paid with pre-tax

and applies only to your federal taxes.

This applies to qualifying day camp site for more information.

of up to $6,000 of dependent care expenses if you have two or more

The American Camp Association® (ACA) is a national organization; actively working with over 2,700 camps. ACA is the only national accrediting body for the organized camp experience. For more information, visit www.ACAcamps.org.

is based on your adjusted gross income

Originally published in the March 2014 Camp e-News. Reprinted with permission of the American Camp Association. ©2014 American Camping Association, Inc.

information.

“Valley Clubs” from page 7 Rotarian Teresa Landers and Husband Gary Landers joined the Peace Corp before retiring and will be spending 2 years in Botswana. They told us what they had to do to be selected and how they are preparing for this great adventure.

Ann Codiga spoke to us about helping African girls in puberty stay in school.

Rotarians Georgie Hildebrant and Rosanna Hurerra spoke about the work they have been doing with Feeding center global grant. Truly inspiring!

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Community Calendar

San Lorenzo Valley Community Calendar

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First Mondays: 2-3 p.m.,

Second and Fourth Mondays

Alzheimers Support Groups

Upcoming throughout May

Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pm in Capitola Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. Conference Room at Elena Baskin/

More information from the Ben Lomond Business Association coming soon.

Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. in Santa Cruz Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. in Aptos

Saturday May 16

Mondays

Ben Lomond’s Music in the Park

The Tramp and the Roughrider

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Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A Capitola Road, Santa Cruz.

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group is for caregivers and family members of people with

Meal Solution Mondays

McBurney 4:00pm-6:00pm, New Leaf Community Markets, 1210 41st Ave. Tuesdays Capitola (Also down town and at

Felton’s Farmer Market!

(Starting May 6) 2:30-6:30 p.m. and Teddy Roosevelt. hrough Spring, Summer and Fall, nutritious main entrees from the main drag along Highway a member of the New Leaf 9 will come alive with the bustle of Saturday May 23 farmers and food artisans selling a Community Markets culinary colorful variety of delicious edibles Felton Remembers every Monday, ranging from meat to shoppers and diners alike.

Memorial Weekend Parade For more info, visit www. dishes, to gluten-free, to vegan.

9 a.m. santacruzfarmersmarket.org or Try a sample, get a recipe card, eld annually on the Saturday contact Nicole Zahm at education@ and learn tips for meal prep and santacruzfarmersmarket.org or leftovers.

Executive Director Nesh Dhillon at this is one of the community’s Featured recipes are posted on info@santacruzfarmersmarket.org favorite events. the New Leaf Community blog at www.newleafcommunity.com.

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

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Second Tuesdays each month

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1:00–2:00 p.m., Louden Nelson Community Center, Room 5, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz

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immunity, energy, sleep, mood, and the body’s ability to handle stress.

To learn more, call (831) 515-8699.

First and Third Fridays Second Thursdays each month Friday Shakespeare Club

Veterans of Foreign Wars

10:20 to 12:30 p.m., Lounge of the 6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Cruz First Congregational Church, 900 ommander Ronals Petty leads High St. Santa Cruz the meetings.

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Image Matters

9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community 7-8pm Inspire Salon in Capitola Center, 360 Kings Village Drive hat does your style say about www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org

between fashion and style, how District Headquarters, 5180 to up level your look and up level Soquel Dr. Soquel eetings are open to the public create a great look without and the location alternates

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Open to all levels.

Drop-ins welcome. For more information, call 831-335-3693.

Police Community Room, and Headquarters.

Visit www.scwd2desal.org for more info.

Aptos Noon Toastmasters

Everyone is welcome! Follow

TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) 8:45 am, Felton Firehouse et support for loosing weight at these health group meetings.

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Call (831) 332-8221 for more info.

lunch and learn something new from a top notch guest speaker.

Call Greg Horse at (831) 684-

Thursdays

Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting 12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course.

Contact Chuck at 831-462-6092 or e-mail charleswhitt@att.net for more information.

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Aptos Veterans of

his statewide group of retired Foreign Wars Post 10110 men invites you to be our guest 6:30 pm, Severinos, 7500 Old Dominion Ct., Aptos

offman’s in downtown 6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, 6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.). For more information, call (831) of total sales to Second Harvest o-dependents Anonymous 429-7906 every Thursday night from 5-10 is a 12-step group for people p.m. Every $1 donated provides First Tuesdays and who want healthy relationships Adoption/Child Welfare Orientation healthy 4 meals to people in 6:00pm- 8:00pm 1400 Emeline Orientations to Become through 200 different programs Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz.

Advocates for Children and agencies that Second For a schedule and more Harvest support. information, go to www.coda.org Tuesday of month (for location Drop by and support Hoffor e-mail gratefulcoda@gmail.com parent is to attend orientation. details contact Danielle at or call (831) 469-6096.

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Big Book and OA Literature Study

7:00pm at the Cabrillo Community Saturdays 6:00pm-7:00pm, Gateway Bible Santa Cruz/ Monterey Bay Branch Center, Aptos Village Park, 100 Church, 5000 Granite Creek Rd. Aptos Creek Rd. 8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College Scotts Valley. For more information, ADHD Support Group Meetings ublic is invited to all 6:30-8:00pm Aptos Fire Station visit http://hirewire.org programs. Contact President on Soquel Dr. vendors, is open year round, with the best selections of fresh pen Support meetings PFLAG (Parents, Families, and President Barbara Chamberlain Friends of Lesbians and Gays) music, cooking demos by profesAdult Only meetings on fourth 7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. First dinner reservations or inforsional chefs, gardening workshops, Congregational Church of Santa Cruz mation or visit seasonal fairs and events are a part To learn more, call (831) 427-4016 or www.cabrillohostlions.org. of the market.

Brenis at (831) 818-9619.

7:00pm, 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center) AptosNoonToastmasters or more orning meditation schedule

First Tuesdays each month

1102 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz B12 Fridays CA 95060 3:00pm-6:00pm, Thrive Natural Medicine, 2849 Park Ave. Soquel

Cabrillo Host Lions Club

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The orientation is designed to review the child welfare system and to give you a chance to have your question answered by child

to provide support, guidance, and a powerful voice in court for children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse Friends of Scotts Valley Library or neglect. Everyone welcome, eets second wednesdays of men and bilingual folks especially encouraged.

Fireside Rom at SV Library. The To RSVP call 761-2956 next meeting is February 11th and Ext. 102, or email ongoing from then on.

Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org Any questions (831) 438-2658 or email sylvialee2@sbcglobal.net

for women through all stages from 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, 116 Beach Drive diagnoses through treatment. ome join a dynamic, For more information or to register call (831) 457-2273 supportive group of people at all levels of experience from Tuesdays, Thursdays beginners to more advanced.

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 For more info. visit both interview skills. oceangatezen.org and facebook. at (831) 479-0393 or visit www.

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Center, 1307 Seabright, Santa Cruz ome explore Feldrenkrais 12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s Awareness Through MoveEpiscopal Church, 5271 Scotts mentR. These classes will increase Valley Drive, Scotts Valley.

moving as they heighten your selfmonth of the year as part of the awareness. First class is free for new Mahalo Monday Program. Hula’s students. Pre-registration is required.

Contact suzie@suzielundgren.com or call (831) 332-7347 located at 221 Cathcart Street in

by someone else’s addiction. Three meetings are now being held in Santa Hula’s is open from lunch Tuesday – Sunday from 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., dinner nightly and Thursdays. from 4:30 p.m. – close, and happy For a meeting near you call hour Tuesday – Sunday 2:00 p.m.

(831) 291-5099 or email – 6:00 p.m., Monday 4:30 p.m. – saveyoursanity@aol.com Visit www.naranoncalifornia.org/ 6:00 p.m. For more information go to www.hulastiki.com or call norcal/meetings for more info.

(831) 655-HULA.

761-2956 X102) South County,

Dated Events Thursday April 2

Aging in Place: Village Model 2 – 4 p.m., Community Foundation of Santa Cruz, 7807 Soquel Dr., across from Del Mar Shopping Center. ome explore creating Village

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For more information, call (831) C in place in SC County. The Village 295-1939

concept is a grassroots national movement, with each community designing and controlling our own Scotts Valley local system of people to support Nar-Anon Family Group the needs of members as we move 6:30-7:45 p.m., 3192 Glen Canyon towards and through olderhood.

Road, Scotts Valley in the Bison The Village is intergenerational, Center and The Camp Recover Center with members supporting each other to remain in their homes, group for friends and access goods and services, and to families who have been affected prevent a sense of isolation. by the addiction or drug Light Refreshments served. problem of another. Nar-Anon RSVP: maryhowe@baymoon.com, members share their experience, 831-426-4272 strength and hope at a weekly meeting.

Monday April 20 Park in lower lot and walk up driveway and turn right at the sign. Stitchers-By-The-Sea 7 p.m., Live Oak Senior Center Helpline (888) 688-7834. Find titchers-By-The-Sea is a local meetings at www.nar-anon.org chapter of Embroiders’ Guild of America. Admission is free and the Clutterers Anonymous public is welcome.

Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer For more information contact Irene Cortez (831) 475-1853 Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz.

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BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

Wednesday Night Sail Boat Races 5:30 - 8:30p.m. March to October

music and want to be involved, www.montereysymphony.org for more information.

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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. in a First Friday art tour, visit galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)

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Modern Square Dancing Class

10:15 - 11:45a.m.

7:00pm, German-American Hall Santa Cruz, 230 Plymouth

Basic Bridge at Highland Park

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Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge,

4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/ Argentene Restarante, 21245 East

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Saturday April 18 Passport Days

12-5p.m. n the third Saturday of April,

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

is there and you’re ready for a challenge! Once the ball is rolling, you can relax and let it roll at an even pace, but give it that hard kick-start!. Mid-way through the month, you’ll instinct when the people in your life need your help, regardless of how you feel, to avoid some hurt feelings. Later in the month, make sure you take some personal time. Visit your favorite hang-out, or go on that dream vacation. Refresh yourself before the next month comes round.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

describe them to your co-worker, however you need to express yourself, now is the time. Later in your makeup, and it won’t take long to recover as you push through the problem. The last half of the month is a great time to make and strengthen your connections in your home and professional life. Make the most of this time.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

Antique Street Fair

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Passport is $45.00

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

For more info, please contact us at (831) 476-6940 or visit us on Facebook.

Blooming Begonias

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

8 am to 4 pm, 602 Capitola Ave, Capitola. apitola Begonia Festival will be hosting a Blooming Begonias

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For additional information please visit out website atwww.

Third Sunday of Every Month begoniafestival.com

Science Sunday the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance Santa Cruz, 95060 to music from the Golden Age of Tango.

Peninsula Banjo Band presents a public lecture from a 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Topics are presented call Michael (831) 239-2247. orty-seven years of performing in an entertaining and easy-toin the Bay Area, over 250 popular understand format, with up-to-date tunes. Come see our band for Free First Fridays each month photos, video, and discussion.

First Friday Art Tour cover.

Science Sunday does not meet he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa in December. For more info visit Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

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later in the month will be the time to speak your mind about what’s happening around you.

The result will likely be in your favor.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

a story you can’t put down or a rumor stuck in your head. Take a few days to really you stress later in the month as you struggle with the feeling of your time being wasted.

Stop, take a deep breath, and let the moment pass so you can get back to what needs to be done.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

The first week of April is an important time for you. Looking your best isn’t always important, but it is right now, and nothing is wrong with that! mid-way through the month you may be disturbed by memories or reminders; you’re intent on moving on and not looking back. Make sure people around you understand that. Obsession gathers us all in at times, and one that catches you in its grips later in the month will be okay, as long as you can pull free from its grip sooner rather than later.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

next weeks, your composure holds you up as people around you continue their wacky ways.

Plant a Begonia!

for a new car, research on a new project, or any myriad of things you are quite suited to help out with.

11–3, Capitola Esplanade Park. he Capitola Begonai Festival’s

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pairing dinner featuring over Mountains. Silent and live auction highlights include rare and reserve wine auction lots, San Francisco 49er experiences

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of the month to appreciate it. Listen to the sounds of nature; stop and look at the beautiful creatures that invisibly move through your life. Or take a trip to a park or beach or lake and just take in the views. The first half of April is not the time for wagering on your financial or emotional security; be very careful with any financial risks. Later in the month, if you find yourself in a difficult emotional place, your best friend will be the balm you need to find your way through to the other side.

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Antique Faire is back!

basic Bridge class.A donation of more information! $5.00 per week is requested.

Call to reserve spot, 8 players limited. (831) 336-8900 Last Thursdays each month

Freedom Forum Presents Patrick Wood’s Technocracy: The Future of Santa Cruz?

Big Band Dance

7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-County Senior Center 829 Bay Ave, Capitola allroom dancing to live 6:30 pm, German American Hall, music by The 10th Ave. Band.

230 Plymouth St. Santa Cruz quare dancing! Try it, you’ll atmosphere, free parking. Open to like it! Friendship put to music, the public-singles welcome! event is family friendly. Classes Suggested donation, $6 per person.

Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance

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Your April Horoscope

packages. Proceeds benefit the Silicon Valley Education Foundation.

More info www.scmwa.com

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18) around you treating you unfairly. Make sure you protect yourself unless you’re around people you know you can trust. Later in the month, you may feel like burying yourself in a book or on a game for a few days, but you might miss an important connection if you do! The

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

The beginning of April seems a great time to do some spring-cleaning. Nostalgia is important, but it’s time to throw out keepsakes that have lost their meaning. But don’t get rid of the photos: you may want to remember some things in your future. Later you might feel you’re stuck in the muck as the world around you wants you to move forward. month comes to a close, there will be opportunities to break out of your shell: find a way to take them!

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Backup plans are essential in life. Be prepared with your backup plan as April begins and you’ll be on the right track. This is going to be a month for paying attention to yourself. Near the middle of the month you’ll want to pay attention to what you say and who you say it too. month dive into your hobbies and projects to relax and clear your mind.

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Out of Control Cannabis Cultivation

By Bruce McPherson, County Supervisor 5th District

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history of growing marijuana and a reputation for having some of best, most innovative growers of medical cannabis. There

there will be for decades to come.

However, what our community speculators who have transformed neighborhoods, deforested and graded our hillsides, and sucked our creeks dry. generator of Supervisors to adopt a cannabis cultivation ordinance. The hope was to regulate growers in order to prevent environmental degradation but still allow the cultivation of marijuana for medical cannabis patients. placing limitations on medical candispensary ordinance has worked well. unintended consequences from the cultivation ordinance. Neighboring residents were impacted by smells,

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could not keep up with the number of cultivations. Moreover, the ordinance was largely ignored by growers, many of who moved from out of state reputation as a good place to grow.

The Board of Supervisors has

ordinance since the original ordinance was adopted. Growers were also asked to recommend changes but couldn’t agree on a uniform proposal.

After seeing a drastic increase in the number of illegal cannabis -

ommended that the best option was to repeal the commercial cultivation ordinance but still allow the 10 square foot personal grows was among the Board majority that agreed with that recommendation.

SVuSD News: Community Conversation

By Penny Weaver, Superintendent, Scotts Valley Unified School District

was having lunch at a local restaurant a couple of weeks ago and a couple of ladies

were sitting at the next table. They began having a heated discussion about some issues they have heard about in schools. The food server joined in and told these moms that

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Long story short, they were concerned about what is happening with transgender youth in schools, what they think is in increase in school violence and drug use, and how school leaders are, or are not, dealing with these concerns. about our schools and the people Brook Knoll Elementary Principal Josh Wahl takes notes discussed by Strategic LCAP Committee 22 / April 2015 / Scotts Valley Times

my lunch neighbors that we are aware of the complexities of being

a student growing up in this described some of the training and strategies we have found to be successful in working with students who are experiencing the expected challenges of developing cognitively, physically and emotionally. unplanned, and unfunded events that are part of public education compassion, and high regard for the protection of individual rights, privacy and equal opportunity for all students.

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enjoyed the opportunity to share with my lunch neighbors about the leaders in our schools, Board Members who are engaged the heroes — our teachers and support tional experiences each school day.

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and students worked together on Friday,

of Local Control Accountability Planning.

Our committee members donned capes and reviewed progress on the current adopted LCAP plan and Strategic Plan goals. These goals comprise the eight State priorities and

website at www.scottsvalleyusd.org for review and comment. Michelle Stewart,

Student Panelists at the Strategic Local Control Accountability Planning (LCAP) Session.

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Middle School Design lanning for the rebuilding of Scotts Valley Middle School continued with

The main objectives of this session were to discuss the site plan layouts and program adjacencies on the campus. Architects -

process for lease-lease back construction services as next step. Proposals are due to

Assessment, is leading the plan updates and has gathered input from parents, stu-

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Have a lonely cat needing a pal? Or maybe YOU are the lonely cat needing the pal? Either way, come on in and meet this sweet little man and let him pour some information call 465-5000, visit our website www.spcasc. org or stop by 2685 Chanticleer Avenue. Hours are TuesdaySunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is in the Capitola Mall near Target, open Fridays from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm.

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Our student panelists were the real heroes of the LCAPer session. They provided the group with student perspectives on the educational program, facilities, school culture, safety and so much more.

They were articulate and presented ideas at the start of the meeting that inspired the work during the rest of the daylong session. Students from all four schools participated representing elementary, middle and high school students.

“McPherson” from page 22 to any increase in the Cannabis Business Tax rate currently paid by dispensaries, and the Board did not take action to

collaboration on the design and constructability of the plans will begin.

April reminders April 6: day; no classes will be held; April 7: Classes resume April 14: Board of Trustees Meeting at 6 p.m.

April 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26: SVHS Spring Musical April 20:

April 28: Board of Trustees Meeting at 6 p.m.

April 30: SVMS 5th Grade Parent Orientation Night at 7 p.m.

to pursuing growers who are degrading our neighborhoods and environment. at least one state ballot measure seeking to don’t know what the measure will say or whether voters will approve what is ulti-

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an ample supply of medical cannabis for few suppliers. The 10 square foot grows allowed for personal use are still the largest personal grows permitted in California.

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problems for their neighbors or the envi-

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Hart has said many times that he is not No one wants to see the small mom and pop growers harmed. At the same time, the

reportedly having second thoughts on legal-

As long as there are contradictory federal and state laws regarding marijuana, we will not have a cohesive set of regulations.

hope that the growers who are disruptive to our community and disrespectful of the environment will pull up their plants and leave.

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