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Serving Our Community For 22 Years • Scotts Valley, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek & Felton

April 2013 • Vol 16 No. 4 • www.tpgonlinedaily.com Hometown Heroes – SLV Fire Fighting

San Lorenzo Valley Museum presents ‘Our Home To w n Heroes’ — a fascinating presentation focusing on a century of SLV Fire Fighting history. Join us from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Zayante Fire House located at 7700 E. Zayante Road in Felton with our local BC, BL. Full Story on page 5

Appealing to Your Best Intentions

We see smiling faces everyday that we are able to provide food bags – and those smiles and good feelings are due to your efforts. We can’t thank you enough! I am humbled by the level of commitment we receive from our dedicated volunteers and Board Members – all of whom are physically active in our organization. Full Story on page 16

Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center

Over 30 local artists display their latest and greatest! Paintings, Sculpture, Jewelry, Ceramics, Wood, Glass, Textiles & more! Find that unique gift for that special someone! “Spring Into Art” • April 10 - 27, 2013 • 16th Annual Youth Art Show. Come see the display of talented youth in our Community! Full Story on page 6

Valley Middle Schools Excel The Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley Middle Schools are the only two middle schools along the Central Coast to have ever been awarded distinction of the Schools to Watch–Taking Center Stage commendation. Since the first awards were presented in 2003, just 48 California schools have qualified with 12 schools awarded the Schools to Watch title for 2013.

Each year, the Schools to Watch-Taking Center Stage program identifies middle schools that are academically excellent, developmentally responsive, socially equitable, and structured for success. In the words of former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell, “These middle schools teach deeply to standards, assess ongoing student progress, and use data to make decisions. ... continued on page 4

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Shakespeare Santa Cruz Director Joins SVPA cotts Valley Performing Arts is excited to announce that Gina Marie Hayes will be joining the Youth Shakespeare Program for its 7th season of providing great theater experiences for the young people of Scotts Valley and our greater community. Gina comes to us from Shakespeare Santa Cruz, where she Gina Marie Hayes has worked since 2009. She is currently the assistant to the Artistic Director and the coordinator of their Intern Program. Last year Gina directed SSC’s Fringe Show, The Mandrake, which was performed in the Glen. She has directed or assisted in directing numerous other plays for UCSC and other organizations such as, San Jose Repertory Theater, TheatreWorks, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, American Conservatory Theatre, City Lights Theater Company and Red Egg Theater. Gina has been the producing Artistic Director of Red Egg Theater since 2008. With her energy, experience and enthusiasm directing the program’s participants this year the SVPA is fortunate that Gina

will be the Director of this year’s main stage play, Macbeth, which will run from June 21 – June 23. Look for further announcements regarding our program informational meetings and workshops to come later this month. And mark your calendars for SVPA’s Macbeth coming this June! “To enrich, educate, and build community spirit with all ages through quality theater productions” ••• Scotts Valley 4-H’ers Thanked Generous Fabric Donor cotts Valley 4-H Club thanked generous fabric donor Diana Belgian with a Journey Quilt on February 8. Club Officers Galina Lee Cantey & Madison Gillen joined quilt project member Monica Brewer with Project Leader Rosa Kitchen and Club Leader Joell Cantey at this Thank You event at Sue Dee’s Fabrics. Quilting Project members displayed their beautiful quilts at Sue Dee’s Fabrics in SV during the month of February. A new Beginning Quilting Project will start in April. Other club projects include Archery, Computer/Tech, Cooking, Poultry, Robotics, Sewing, Swine, and Ukulele. Submitted by: Galina Lee Cantey (age 14) is the Vice President of SV 4-H Club. Galina is currently Teen Leader for the Guitar, Ukulele, and Robotics Projects. www.scottsvalley4h.org

Pictured (from left): Vice President Galina Lee Cantey, Quilter Monica Brewer, President Madison Gillen, Project Leader Rosa Kitchen and Fabric Donor Diana Belgian holding Journey Quilt, presented as Thank You gift. ••• 2013 Buck for Hunger Drive he Valley Churches United Mission annual “Buck for Hunger” drive is underway. Donations contributed will provide Valley Churches United Missions with the funds to operate our direct aid assistance programs throughout the year. Donations are immediately converted to direct aid assistance in the form of emergency food, gas vouches, clothing, utility and rent assistance to avoid eviction or foreclosure, job training materials, school supplies, minor emergency dental and disaster relief. Ninety-four percent of all income actually gets to those in need.

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No. 4

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Community News 2 5

Volume 16

Valley Middle Schools Excel

Shakespeare Santa Cruz Director Joins SVPA • Scotts Valley 4-H’ers Thanked Generous Fabric Donor • 2013 Buck for Hunger Drive Hometown Heroes — SLV Fire Fighting • April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center

Kids Camp 7

Ready, Set, Camp! – Finding the Right Camp for Your Child

Scotts Valley Chamber News • Pages 11-14

11 ‘High Noon in Scotts Valley’ Educational Luncheon • Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Hits the Streets of Scotts Valley • Calendar of Coming Events 12 Spring Into Action • Welcome Farah Galvez Theissen to Scotts Valley Chamber Board • Santa Cruz Boxing & MMA hosts their first Ribbon Cutting Mixer 13 Sixth Annual Bocce Ball Tournament May 31 14 Treehouse Pizza Ribbon Cutting • April Business Networking Mixer • Welcome to Our New Members

Letter to the Editor 16 Linda Lovelace: Appealing to Your Best Intentions

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“Middle School” from page 1 They develop confident and capable adolescent citizens, differentiate instruction for all learners, and provide effective interventions to struggling students and English learners.” Fifth District Supervisor Bruce McPherson and State Assemblyman Mark Stone took part in ceremonies at each school. To mark the occasion, staff and various city and school officials along with the school’s student bodies listened as Dr. Irvin Howard, president of the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform, and Carole Carlson, director of California Schools to Watch, praised and acknowledged the schools for their commitment to excellence. Both schools were exceptional in that San Lorenzo Valley Middle School scored 843, and Scotts Valley Middle School scored 918 out of a possible Academic Performance Index (API) score of 1,000. The Scotts Valley Middle School hour-long ceremony was held at the Lynn Beebe Memorial Pavilion at which School Principal Mary Lonhart spoke to the nearly 600 students assembled praising them for the school’s achievement At the San Lorenzo Valley Middle School’s ceremony principal, Jeff Calden, observed to the assemble 500 students and the staff that the state’s new Common Core Standards will be the new standard beginning in the 2013/2014 school year and that the high standards their school has achieved must be maintained. He praised

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the both the students for their academic competence, and the teachers who are dedicated to helping them achieve success. Dr. Howard pointed out that high test scores were just one of 37 criteria the Schools to Watch - Taking Center Stage achieving schools had to meet. Major factors other than Academic Excellence included Organizational Support from the school staff, Developmental Responsiveness to include community service programs and an active student government, and Social Equity in meeting the academic and social needs of all the students and their parents. Each fall middle schools applied for the Schools to Watch designation. After extensive site visits from state officials, the results are announced in January. For Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley Middle Schools to retain the title, they will be undergoing site visits again in 2015. Banners that read “2013 Schools to Watch - Taking Center Stage” were unfurled and presented at the end of the ceremonies by Dr. Howard making the state designation official. School representatives will travel to Washington in June to receive national recognition for the award. According to the program’s official description: The Schools to Watch-Taking Center Stage program — which is free to participating schools — was designed by a group of statewide education organizations committed to improving student achievement in California’s middle schools. The goals of the program are to: • Create a research-based definition of the characteristics shared by high-performing middle schools. • Identify high-performing middle schools throughout California. • Share the real-world strategies in place at

these sites with educators from middle schools throughout the state via webbased school tours, school site visits, and phone or e-mail consultations. • Provide a nationally proven “School Self-Rating” procedure via the Internet that all middle schools can use to evaluate and improve their school’s instructional program. • Establish a statewide network of highperforming middle schools, with every high-performing school actively involved in assisting struggling middle schools that share either a geographic region or student population characteristics. Thanks to the Schools to Watch-Taking Center Stage program, thousands of middle school educators have accessed free online professional development resources. Hundreds of phone calls and in-person visits have been made to model schools. Strategies are being shared that benefit thousands of middle school children throughout California. “The Schools to Watch program has been extremely beneficial for our school. The application process gave us the opportunity to identify our strengths and areas of need. Being a ‘School to Watch’ has afforded us the opportunity to meet and collaborate with educators from many different schools, including some from out of state. Schools to Watch has enabled Culver City Middle School to further its vision of striving for excellence for all students.” - Patricia Jaffe, Principal, Culver City Middle School, a Schools to Watch model school n Cover Photo: Dan Coyro, SC Sentinel

Hometown Heroes — SLV Fire Fighting S an Lorenzo Valley Museum presents ‘Our Home Town Heroes’ — a fascinating presentation focusing on a century of SLV Fire Fighting history. Join us from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Zayante Fire House located at 7700 E. Zayante Road in Felton with our local BC, BL. Felton, and Zayante fire departments’ speakers who will share their personal stories, experiences and never before seen photos. Speakers Ron Rickabaugh (Felton), Sam Robustelli (Boulder Creek), Ken Boynton (Zayante) and Ed Hill (Ben Lomond) will share: • When, how, and why our local fire departments were formed • What were their scariest, largest, and most memorable fires • How and where do they get their equipment • What their logos mean • How their volunteer programs work Join us to hear over 100 years of SLV

“Briefs” from page 2 Donations are solicited only by mail and collection receptacles in our local stores, businesses and churches. Your contributions are carefully distributed to the truly needy without bureaucratic hassles. Our programs operate with by a dedicated 98% volunteer staff. URGENT!! We have just been informed that we have a chance to receive a challenge match grant from Alan Feinstein, a philanthropist. Donations must be dated from March 1 thru April 30 to be eligible. Please help us to take advantage of this opportunity.

fire fighting history through personal stories, experiences, and photographs. Afterward there will be a question and answer period plus time to meet your local firefighters in person. Ticket prices include hors d’oeuvres, desserts and wine: $20 – SLV Museum members, volunteer fire fighters, students (with ID) & seniors +65 $25 – non-members Tickets available for purchase at: SLV Museum (12547 Highway 9, BC) Joe’s Bar (13118 Central Ave, BC) Ben Lomond Firehouse (9430 Highway 9, BL www.slvmuseum.com (credit cards) Will call tickets @ 831-338-8382 We thank our generous sponsors Farmers Insurance District 86 and Ballisiga & Canfield Insurance. n ••• All proceeds go to benefit the SLV Museum & its programs

Donations are solicited only by mail and collection receptacles in our local stores, businesses and churches. Please mail your check earmarked for “Buck for Hunger” to: VCUM PO Box 367 Ben Lomond, CA 95005 ••• April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month anta Cruz CHP is taking a multi-faceted approach to combat distracted driving by not only educating the public through programs such as IMPACT Teen Drivers, but also through collaborative enforcement efforts with allied agencies. In April of 2012, Santa Cruz Area CHP Officers wrote 582 citations to drivers talking on cell phones as they drove, 55 citations for texting and driving, and six ‘other’ distracted driving citations. Santa Cruz CHP urges drivers to stay focused on the task at hand and drive safely. When you consider the potential fines, property damage, injuries or loss of life, the message should be clear: “It’s not worth it.” n

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Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center Gallery Exhibitions

“Resolutions” Through April 6, 2013 ver 30 local artists display their latest and greatest! Paintings, Sculpture, Jewelry, Ceramics, Wood, Glass, Textiles & more! Find that unique gift for that special someone! “Spring Into Art” April 10 - 27, 2013 ixteenth Annual Youth Art Show. Come see the display of talented youth in our Community!

Oil Painting: All Levels is for beginners who would like to learn to paint with oils, and for those with painting experience. Award winning artist Brenda Berg paces the class to fit the individual concerns of each student, so development naturally occurs in an enjoyable learning environment.

Call for Artists

“Imagine” May 1 - July 6, 2013 ork due in on Sun. April 28, 2 - 5 p.m. Prospectus on-line

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“Spring Into Art” 16th Annual Youth Art Show

April 12, 6 - 8 p.m. Friday Opening Reception ome celebrate the talented youth in our Community!

Adult Classes

Oil & Acrylic Painting, ALL Levels Wednesdays, April 10 - May 29, 2013, 6 - 9 p.m. With Brenda Berg

Discover your Imagery thru Handbuilding Three Wednesdays April 10, 15, 25, 2 - 5 p.m. With Nora Sarkissian magery rests in the unconscious. Explore your unique imagery to discover what you’d like to make with functional pottery.

Drawing & Painting with Mixed Media Thursdays April 11 - May 30, 2013, 6 - 9 p.m. With Brenda Berg et your creative soul come out to play. This class offers creative inspiration for artists and aspiring artists of all skill levels. If you want the biggest boost for your art, take Painting on Wednesday and Mixed Media on Thursday. n ••• The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, (831) 336-3513 main (831) 336-4ART class info. Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12-6 pm 9341 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 info@mountainartcenter.org www.MountainArtCenter.org

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Ready, Set, Camp!

Finding the Right Camp for Your Child

ou are considering a summer camp, but how to choose? There’s a camp that is ideally suited for every child, providing a summer of growth and fun whether your child attends a day or overnight camp, a specialized or traditional camp. With a little help from the camp professionals at the American Camp

Association, here’s some sound advice that helps parents sort through the choices and benefits that camp delivers. As spring approaches, parents and children can look forward to planning for the future—a future that includes the opportunities for exploration and discovery that arrives with summer camp. How to Decide When Your Child is Ready for Camp hildren are ready for new experiences at different stages. Parents know their children best and these questions can help gauge whether this is the summer your child will start camp. What is your

SummerQUEST Recreational Day Camp 325 Marion Ave., Ben Lomond, 95005 Phone: 831-336-8220 Fax: 831-336-8280 e-mail: slvquest@comcast.net web: slvquest.com Camp Dates: June 17 – August 23 Camp Director: Mindy Gillen SummerQuest offers friends and fun, science and art, sports and games, and weekly field trips in a safe and nurturing environment for children 5 through 12 years old. Weekly camps offer scheduling flexibility, including full and half day care, and one to five days per week. SummerQuest is a state licensed program with trained and experienced teachers to insure a safe and positive experience for every child.

child’s age, and what is your perception of his or her readiness level? Children under seven who have not had overnight experiences may do better with a day camp as their first camp experience. If you think your child might not be ready for an overnight camp experience, consider the day camp experience to prepare him or her for future overnight camp. How did your child become interested in camp? Does your child talk about camp on a sustained basis? How much persuasion is necessary from you?

Has your child had positive overnight experiences away from home? Visiting relatives or friends? Were these separations easy or difficult? What does your child expect to do at camp? Learning about the camp experience ahead of time allows you to create positive expectations. Are you able to share consistent and positive messages about camp? Your confidence in a positive experience will be contagious. “Finding Camp” page 8

Camp Gateway June 24-August 16, 2013, 7:30am-5:30pm Phone: 831-423-0341 web: www.gatewaysc.org/campgateway We combine day camp and over 60 specialty classes to provide a unique one-stop summer option for K-8th families in the greater Santa Cruz area. Specialty classes include; Lego Robotics, Makers Factory, Family Farm, Culinary Camp, Tennis, music and more! We also pick up and drop off Junior and Little Guards at Cowell’s. Learn more and register online at: www.gatewaysc.org/campgateway

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“Finding Camp” from page 7 A Camp for Every Child—The Perfect Fit amp can last for just a few days or stretch to all summer long. It’s well worth the trouble to investigate the variety of choices offered by camps before your child packs a backpack. These questions help you consider the options. Near or Far? here do you want your child to go to camp? Locally or far away? While each camp experience has something unique to offer your child, this is an opportunity for families to assess what they value for their campers. Benefits of Camp Nearby • Easier to

evaluate and visit • Friends and family are likely familiar with camp • Minimal travel costs Likely contact with classmates or children from same region Benefits of Camp Far Away • More choices • Different experiences, different geography, e.g., mountains or oceans— even different languages • Promotes independence, particularly for early and late adolescent campers • Diversity of campers • Chance for family to visit and vacation at close of camp Session Length Offers Another Choice amps offer widely varying options to help parents and children reach their goals for summer fun and exploration. Talking with your child about the goals you both share

helps determine which choice is right for you. Benefits of Short Sessions (one-three weeks) • First-time or younger campers have a chance to learn new skills • Bonds develop with other campers and staff • Great exposure to camp experience with

less expense • Minimizes homesickness Benefits of Longer Sessions (fourtwelve weeks) • Strong sense of belonging to camp community • Chance to learn new skills • Development of specialized skills • Multiple opportunities for learning and

Monte Vista Horsemanship Camp 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-206-9707 web: www.montevistaequestrian.com e-mail: MVEquestrian@gmail.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 learning about horses. We have wonderful school horses for riders of every experience level. We offer Western and English riding, as well as crafts, swimming, archery and marshmallow roasting at the evening campfire. Sign up today for an unbelievable summer camp experience! Call Cassie Belmont at (831) 206-9707, email MVEquestrian@gmail.com or visit www.montevistaequestrian.com for more information today!

Frontier Ranch Mission Springs Summer Camp 1050 Lockhart Gulch Road, Scott’s Valley, CA 95066 Phone: 800-683-9133 Fax: 831-335-7726 e-mail: info@missionsprings.com web: www.Frontier-Ranch.com and www.missionsprings.com Frontier Ranch, a summer camp for grades 4-9, is located at Mission Springs in the Mountains of Scotts Valley. We offer 7-day resident camps that are packed full of fun programs and adventurous activities. Since 1967, Frontier Ranch has been a place where friendships are fostered, and where campers are encouraged to try new things and grow as a person. Frontier Ranch is a faith-based Christian Camp. Check us out on the web! Frontier-Ranch.com. Camp Dates: June 16 – August 10

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enrichment • Lifelong friendships • Opportunities to contribute to camp culture Boys Only, Girls Only, or Co-ed? ow may be the opportunity to explore the choices and benefits of all boys, all girls, or co-ed camps.

Benefits of Single Sex Camps • Breaking gender stereotypes—girls interact with women in position of authority and boys interact with men who act as nurturers “Finding Camp” page 10

Koinonia Conference Grounds 1605 Eureka Canyon Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-722-1472 Fax: 831-722-1523 e-mail: programs@gotocamp.org web: gotocamp.org Tucked away in the giant Redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Koinonia Conference Grounds is just the place for week-long summer camp adventures. With Family Camps, High School Water Sports Camp, Junior High Camp and Kids Camp, Koinonia has exciting programs for all ages. Join us at Koinonia this summer for an exciting week of life change.

Santa Cruz Gymnastics 2750-B Soquel Ave. (Near 7th) web: www.scgym.com Phone: 831-462-0655 Celebrating our 40th Anniversary this year, our summer camps promise to be extra exciting! We have all new themes, great new crafts and our staff is excited to start working on your gymnastics skills while having lots and lots of fun! Instructional gymnastics, open gym time and a flexible schedule make our camp very popular. Register online www.scgym.com

Jim Booth Swim School Harvey West Pool, Santa Cruz • In Shape Club, Capitola Watsonville Indoor & Outdoor Pools Phone: 831-722-3500 web: www.jimboothswimschool.com Jim Booth Swim School is known for its gentle classes where infants are taught to swim and are never dunked or forced. Parents feel comfortable that they are starting their children in a safe and sensible way. Jim Booth Swim School gives children of all ages the foundations required to be great swimmers for their entire lives. Mike Bottom, a member of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team said, “This is the way to start babies in the water.” There are now 3 locations to serve you Watsonville, Santa Cruz Harvey West Park and In Shape Capitola. For more information call Jim Booth Swim School at (831)722-3500 or visit www.jimboothswimschool.com.

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“Finding Camp” from page 9 • More opportunities to “be yourself” without impressing or competing with the opposite sex • Camp philosophy may be tuned into gender strengths and weaknesses • Brother or sister camps may share activities Benefits of Co-ed Camps • Breaking

gender stereotypes—girls interact with women in positions of authority and boys interact with men who act as nurturers • Mirrors and prepares campers for everyday living in a co-ed world • Allows families with a boy and a girl to attend the same camp • Offers diverse points of view • Breaks through rigid

City of Santa Cruz Summer Day Camps Sports Camps, Swim Lessons, Jr. Lifeguards and More! 323 Church Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831-420-5270 Fax: 831-420-5271 e-mail: Imcginnis@cityofsantacruz.com web: www.santacruzparksandrec.com The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department offers the best in summer day camps, sports camps, swimming lessons, Jr. Lifeguard/Little Guards and more. Plus Harvey West pool is open June 15 with swim lessons, lap swim, recreation swim and water fitness! Classes in gymnastics, dance and art will delight children and programs for teens will help stave off summer boredom. Call 420-5270 for information or visit www.santacruzparksandrec.com.

divisions set up in school when campers participate in equal footing A Camp for Every Child — Traditional, Specialty, and Special Needs hoices abound when it comes to camp programs. One may highlight a wide variety of activities geared to campers of all ages and skill levels, others, because of their setting and expertise, may concentrate on one or two activities while providing traditional activities as well. Parents of children with special needs are pleased to learn about the range of camp activities that help kids be kids first. Benefits of Traditional Camps • Wide variety of activities • Chance for campers to try new activities • Exposure to more campers and staff at varying activities Benefits of Specialty Camps • One or two specialized activities (often combined with traditional offerings) • Expectation for increased proficiency during camping session • Deepens knowledge and skill in particular area of interest or ability Benefits of Special Needs Camps • Activities geared to campers’ abilities • Knowledgeable staff with expertise to understand campers’ strengths and challenges • Supportive and fun atmosphere to share with others The Value of Camp for Every Child hat happens when you make the decision to choose camp? You open

up a world of discovery and learning for your child, a world that values children for who they are and who they will become. Camp gives each child a world of good. For nearly one hundred years, the American Camp Association has been serving the camp community and families considering camp. Please visit our family resource Web site, www.CampParents. org, to learn more about the camp experience, search the Find a Camp database, and explore the world of child and youth development. n ••• For more information about child development and the camp experience, please visit our family-dedicated Web site, www. CampParents.org or call our toll-free number, 1-800-428-CAMP (2267). Originally printed in CAMP Magazine, reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association © 2005 American Camping Association, Inc.

Chartwell School 2511 Numa Watson Road, Seaside, CA 93955 Phone: 831-394-3468 Fax: 831-394-7991 e-mail: gmitchell@chartwell.org web: www.chartwell.org

Chartwell is an independent day school for co-ed students diagnosed with dyslexia and other learning difficulties. Chartwell offers an academic skills program in grades 2-8 and a college prep project-based curriculum in grades 9-12. Research shows that nearly 20% of all students find learning to read difficult despite average or better cognitive ability; mainly due to the ways their brains process visual and auditory information. At Chartwell, we see students reach their full potential by helping them get the education they need. Our fund-raising efforts provide need-based financial aid or tuition support funding to nearly half of our student population.

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‘High Noon in Scotts Valley’ Educational Luncheon Pinterest For Business Training Featured May 14, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Scotts Valley Hilton

he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, along with our business partners Next Media 360 and Wilkins Consulting, are pleased to present a hands-on seminar for our Businesses on the best uses of Pinterest for your business at our May High Noon in Scotts Valley Educational Luncheon. Pinterest is a fast-growing new social media tool that businesses can maximize on if used correctly. We are pleased to welcome Shelly Claman of Next Media 360 for this timely presentation and training. This seminar will feature an overview of what Pinterest is, how people are using it, and how & why it is relevant to businesses. The majority of the presentation will go through tips on how to use Pinterest as a business including identifying your target customer, creating appealing boards, pinning relevant content, and integrating your Pinterest efforts with your website as well as other marketing and social media efforts.

The presentation will highlight how Pinterest can create branding for businesses, drive web traffic, increase sales, and generate relationships with consumers. We’ll share with you how the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce can further share your Pinterest ideas and assist with your marketing efforts. At the end of the presentation, Ms. Claman will be able to help you set up your Pinterest accounts. Be sure to bring your laptops and get started with this new marketing vehicle. The seminar will begin at 11:00 a.m. sharp, so don’t be late. We will break for a luncheon at noon, where you can eat, network and share ideas and questions about Pinterest with those in the seminar. Then it’s back to the seminar and more details to get you started.

Our Presenter, Shelly Claman, is Research Director for NextMedia Silicon Valley (Mix 106.5 KEZR-FM, 94.5 KBAY-FM and NextMedia360), where she has the unique opportunity to provide information to a wide variety of businesses. Shelly Claman This shapes their perceptions of their industry, identifies consumers, and gives direction on their marketing options. Ms. Claman works with NMSV’s sales staff to consult on research and marketing strategy for local businesses. She also provides on-going training to the sales staff on proposal and presentation skills. Shelly Claman studied Psychology, Marketing and Writing at UC Berkeley and graduated with a degree in English.

She also attended San Jose State University for graduate school to study teaching and education. “I always knew that somehow I’d find a way to combine those interests in my professional endeavors,” says Ms. Claman. She is now highly involved in Next Media 360’s two radio stations social media efforts on Pinterest and was the advocate for making sure that stations stepped into this arena. We are excited to provide this opportunity for Shelly Claman to share her expertise with our business members at our High Noon in Scotts Valley. Registration for this High Noon in Scotts Valley educational seminar is $35, which includes lunch. Early Bird Registration is $30 and available for Scotts Valley Chamber Members only if registered by May 1st. Pre-registration is required. Registration after May 1, is $35 for members and Prospective members. “High Noon” page 14

Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Hits the Streets of Scotts Valley

hursday, April 18th, The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce business members, Board of Directors and Ambassadors will be walking the streets of Scotts Valley in their second “BIZ WALK” event. Representatives of the Chamber will be joined by City leaders to walk the streets of Scotts Valley visiting with our local businesses and asking, “How’s business?” The goal of this “Walk” is to give individual business owners and managers the opportunity to talk with the business and civic leadership of our City who have the ability to act on their behalf and work together to ensure a more prosperous business climate here in Scotts Valley, based on the information we garner from our local business owners. The BIZ WALK program offers an excellent opportunity to listen to the local business community, identifying common themes for action while bringing

together educational resources, City services and representatives of the business community. This is not a membership drive or a sales call. This is a program designed specifically to help businesses in the community stay in business by identifying business needs and strengths in our Community.

We will walk in teams and are looking for Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce business members who will volunteer to walk with our Chamber Board of Directors and Ambassadors as we conduct our second “BIZ WALK.” If you can make a few hours available during business hours on Thursday, April 18, to assist us in this endeavor, we ask you to contact the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce at info@ scottsvalleychamber.com or call us at 438-1010. Call now as our walking teams are being formed. As a business owner or manager, start thinking about how your business has been doing in comparison to 2011 and welcome our teams as they visit on April 18 – 9 am to 5 pm. We are looking forward to this opportunity to talk with as many of our Scotts Valley businesses as possible. We’ll see you on the Streets of Scotts Valley April 18th!

Calendar of Upcoming Events April 18

• Biz Walk 9:00 – 5:00 pm Meet at Scotts Valley Chamber Office

April 25

• Scotts Valley Chamber Business Networking Mixer, 5:30 - 7:00 pm Hinde Chiropractic Center, 216-A Mt Hermon Road Kings Village Shopping Center

April 26

• New Business Ribbon Cutting 12:00 - 1:00 pm Treehouse Pizza, 18 B Victor Square

May 9

• Happy Hour Networking 5:30 - 7:00 pm Café Carlos, 6016 Scotts Valley Drive

May 14

• Pinterest Seminar 11:00 – 2:00 pm Scotts Valley Hilton, 6001 La Madrona Drive

May 23

• Scotts Valley Chamber Business Networking Mixer, 5:30 - 7:00 pm Hosted by Relay for Life

May 31

• Membership BBQ and Bocce Tournament Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road

August 10 & 11

• Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival 2013, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Please plan to Volunteer Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road

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Spring Into Action

Become A Sponsor For One of Scotts Valley’s Favorite Community Events

pring is the time when we make plans for, graduations, weddings, vacations, and, of course, the 14th Annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival, August 10 & 11th. Continually voted Scotts Valley’s Fave or Rave Community Event, this Festival is our Chamber’s gift to the community and we would like to invite you to take part in making 2013 the best festival yet. We will be celebrating our 14th year of the Festival and plans are underway for a great weekend in Skypark. The Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival is such a great event because of our Fantastic Sponsors. We are beginning our search for that elite group of Businesses who

will sponsor this great event. Our advertising efforts have increased the attendance of this Festival over the years, and we need our business sponsors to keep the awareness high and the event thriving. Sponsorships are now being accepted for the 14th Annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival. Join with fellow business members and link your name to this great event as we expand our advertising even more with your logo. Spring into Action and

Welcome Farah Galvez Theissen to Scotts Valley Chamber Board

arah Galvez Theissen, co-owner of Globus New Media LLC, is our newest addition to the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Her company, which she co-owns with her husband, Uli Theissen, is also known as GoboSource. What is a Gobo you might ask? Well, it’s a glass or metal disk with a laser etched Farah Galvez Theissen logo or design that you can shine onto a building or wall. Comparable to a slide projector but on a larger scale. These entrepreneurs have been doing this for 8years. “We’ve been blessed to have started a business and survived the economic downturn. Actually showing fiscal growth year on year,” says Farah. Farah and Uli have two active boys, ages 14 and 7. Both are attending Scotts Valley Unified Schools. Their children were one of the main reasons why they moved their family and business to Scotts Valley from San Jose in 2010. Farah says, “The schools here have dedicated teachers, substantial administration and a community that will not allow our schools to fail.” As a lead member of Save Our Schools Scotts Valley, Farah was active in helping to pass Measure K – Parcel Tax Initiative. “Passing Measure K was

another way that our community rallied together to show that our children and our schools are important,” shared Farah. But her husband Uli jokingly says the other main reason for moving was the proximity to world-class mountain bike riding, which he does weekly with the riding group OTC. When not in the office, Farah is helping raise money for SVHS Parent Club whose primary objective is to help fund Academic Endeavors at the high school. She also loves volunteering in the elementary classroom because she says, “The energy of the children keeps me motivated and it’s never a dull moment being around 6 & 7 year olds!” Currently, she is helping the Chamber organize this year’s Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival. If you have not helped sponsor this event, Farah may be contacting you. She enjoys cooking, entertaining, and spending down time with family at their house in Tahoe City. “The people I have met through the Chamber of Commerce have become like family to me,” says Farah. “I feel that Scotts Valley is a Healthy Community - Healthy Schools, Healthy Business Community, Healthy Environment. This is a wonderful place for my family to live and work!” We welcome Farah Galvez Theissen to the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and look forward to her business leadership, ideas and energy.

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become a Sponsor! Sponsorship opportunities are available through the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce by calling the Chamber office at 438-1010 or downloading the sponsorship form by visiting our Scotts Valley Chamber website sponsors page at www.scottsvalleychamber.com/sponsors. Call to make an appointment to discuss how you can be a part of sponsoring this Great Annual Festival.

Help make the 14th Annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival the best Community event yet. Experience the joy of knowing YOU … • Treated the Community to a Fantastic weekend • Supported the Arts & Art Education in Scotts Valley • Helped bring thousands to Scotts Valley to experience our Great Community • Enjoy the added Advertising benefits that go along with that sponsorship • Are linking your Business name with Scotts Valley’s Favorite Event! Spring into action now! Become a Sponsor of the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival!

Santa Cruz Boxing & MMA hosts their first Ribbon Cutting Mixer

On Thursday, Feb. 28, you could find our Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce business members absorbed in the boxing and Jiu Jitsu demonstrations that owner/trainer Brian Dunniway and his team offered at their Ribbon Cutting Mixer. Brian has just opened his new business at 208 Mt. Hermon Road in the lower level of the Camp Evers Shopping Center. As you drive by, you can see lots of activity going on behind the glass. Business Members came together to celebrate with Brian and Amy as they cut the official red ribbon, with the assist of Scotts Valley Mayor Randy Johnson. It was a great evening getting to know our new business owners, Brian and Amy Dunniway, and networking with our Scotts Valley business members. Welcome to the Scotts Valley business community, Brian, Amy, and Santa Cruz Boxing & MMA!

Business Owners Brian & Amy Dunniway with Instructor Gustavo • Jiu Jitsu for all ages • Brian and boxing student demonstration • The Official Ribbon Cutting • Cutesy Cupcakes owners Jeanette and Lacey enjoyed the demonstrations • Business Members Networking on the soft red padded floor • The Jiu Jitsu Instructor take down • Raffle time — and the Winner is Mayor Johnson

Sixth Annual Bocce Ball Tournament May 31

It’s Time to Round Up Your Business Team for The Scotts Valley Chamber’s Tournament at SkyPark

alling all Bocce Players as well as those that just “play” at the game! The time has come to sign up for the Sixth Annual Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Bocce Ball Tournament to be held Friday, May 31, 12:30 am – 5:30 pm, at our beautiful bocce courts in SkyPark. This tournament is open to all our Chamber Business Members. Sign up now for a great afternoon of fun and competition. Our business team members can work hard Friday morning to get their day’s work done and then come to Skypark to participate in the fun for the rest of the day! A light hosted lunch hosted by Mint Fine Living & Fresh Bites will be available for all Bocce team participants as we start our first round of competition at 12:30 sharp. Championship game will start at approximately 4:30 pm. Come challenge last year’s champions – the combined team of George Financial Advisors & SV/SLV Soccer Club - and get your team name on the coveted Championship trophy. This was a fantastic event last year and the competition was intense – intensely fun! Following the Championship game, everyone is invited to the Yummy Membership Barbecue back at the Skypark BBQ pit. We’ll have plenty of delicious food provided by our Chamber members. Bring your family and play at the Park. It’s a great day of fun for all. The time to register is NOW! Call the Chamber office today to register your Business

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cotts Valley Chamber members are invited to join us for lunch and the Official Red Ribbon Cutting as we welcome NEW business owners Chad and Amanda Bell and their NEW Treehouse Pizza to Scotts Valley. Treehouse Pizza is a local Scotts Valley family-owned and operated business. Chad and Amanda moved to Scotts Valley during spring of 2011 from Columbus, Ohio. When the option to buy Santa Cruz Pizza Company surfaced last fall, they viewed it as a great

opportunity for their family. Chad and Amanda have a long-term vision for the restaurant to become the place in Scotts Valley to enjoy great pizza and sandwiches, and to celebrate sports, family, and fun. Chad and Amanda chose to change the name to Treehouse Pizza because they feel it embodies the spirit of Scotts Valley. “Our town is very family-centered, and we want the restaurant to have that same character,” says Amanda. “We also love trees and look

April Business Networking Mixer April 25, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Hinde Chiropractic Center, 216A Mt. Hermon Road, (Kings Village Shopping Center) oin us for our April Business Networking Mixer as we visit with one of our newest Business owners, Dr. Brad Hartung. Dr. Brad Hartung (“Dr. Brad”) purchased Hinde Chiropractic Center on October 20, 2012, and is thrilled to be working in Scotts Valley. He invites us to visit his Chiropractic Center and learn of the changes to the Center as we taste of delicious morsels of food prepared by the Doctor himself. We’ll also be treated to relaxing chair massages. Visit in the beautiful courtyard just outside the Hinde Chiropractic Center office as we enjoy fabulous networking with fellow Chamber business members.

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forward to ‘bringing the outside in’ with a gallery wall of local art as well as a Redwood mural painted by a local artist.” Join us for this Ribbon Cutting event as we Welcome Treehouse Pizza to Scotts Valley. They will also be running a Ribbon Cutting Special for the rest of the day with $1.99 slices of pizza for all who come by. Bring your family to check out their NEW pizza offerings Friday afternoon/evening and Welcome them to Scotts Valley.

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Appealing to Your Best Intentions

From Linda Lovelace – Operations Director

reetings — We see smiling faces everyday that we are able to provide food bags – and those smiles and good feelings are due to your efforts. We can’t thank you enough! I am humbled by the level of commitment we receive from our dedicated volunteers and Board Members — all of whom are physically active in our organization. One client wrote, “To know that there are caring, loving people in the world is a blessing.” These volunteers come in every week all year long providing administrative support, filling food bags, serving clients, stuffing envelopes, lending an ear or shoulder to lean on, and occasionally good stern advice and direction. Another client wrote, “Thank you VCU for expanding on the lesson I was taught growing up. You are truly angels in a class your own.” They all amaze me. Everyone in our community is facing more economic challenges than they have ever before.

Many of you may not realize we operate the Emergency Food Pantry all year long to assist folks who cannot meet those challenges due to various reasons. There could be an illness, lost job or worse; loss of savings, retirement and investments. This has also affected many donors. Hopefully the situation is temporary. But we would not be able to help anyone without all of you pitching in to help Valley Churches United continue our services and programs None of this would take place without our most important component, our donors. You complete the circle of love by supporting our efforts to assist our community members in their time of need. So many of us are facing the challenge of trying to do more with less … but as our Director & Founder Annette Marcum says: “It’s up to us who have a little to give a lot to those in need who have not.”

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We understand the current economic climate is one of caution…none of us knows what’s next. Imagine how a single parent might feel when they are forced to choose between the increasing cost of food or keeping a roof over their heads. Some of us have been there. Seniors are facing the same challenges on fixed incomes and increased health care costs. So please, if you are able, donate what you can, when you can – whether it’s food, money or your time. I know plenty of folks who will truly appreciate it as they benefit from your generosity by receiving the basic necessity, food. With sincere gratitude, Linda S. Lovelace, Operations Director ••• Quotes from Grateful Recipients: “Dear friends, Thank you for all you do, for the older people in our valley. It means more than you will ever know. I care for my 83 year-old husband with Alzheimer and I am busy. Your food really helps us. Have a wonderful Holiday Season — a Grateful Senior”

“Would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ for all your help in my time of need. After losing my job and my home, it was hard to ask for help. I have started my new job and God is opening new doors. Thank you for being there for me.” “This past year has been tough on our family. We never expected to be on the ‘receiving’ end of things due to childhood cancer diagnosis! Not many people understand the financial aftermath that cancer can cause. And on top of all the emotional stress, it can sometimes be a little overwhelming. We are so very blessed to live in such a wonderful community with an organization like yours that really does seem to understand the financial hardships that a catastrophic illness can cause.” n ••• To Donate: check or money order made out to VCUM or Valley Churches United Missions, and mail to: PO Box 367, Ben Lomond, CA 95005-0367. Consider an automatic monthly debit donation to VCUM or use PayPal on our website: www.vcum.org Please call Treasurer Diana Campbell at 831-3368258 x227 to donate with your VISA or MasterCard credit card.

SV Schools Rank Your High in State Supervisor Says … Bruce McPherson, 5th District Supervisor

chools in the Scotts Valley Unified matter of public policy, we should invest in School District are consistently ranked programs, systems, and other solutions to as some of the highest performing provide every child a similar opportunity public schools in Santa Cruz County and to arrive at the school house door intelthe state, and Scotts Valley residents should lectually, socially, and developmentally be proud of the high quality education that equipped to learn. Since the voters passed Proposition 10 students receive year after year. I want to send a shout-out and special in 1998, the state and county First 5 Comcongratulations this week to Scotts Valley missions have built a network of First 5 Middle School for earning designation services to meet the needs of children ages through the “California Schools to Watch 0 to 5 and their families – especially those – Taking Center Stage” program, known most at risk. That network has mattered more as STW-TCS. The STW-TCS program identifies middle grades schools throughout than ever during the current economic recession. Not only the state that are acahave the unemdemically excellent, Schools selected to receive ployment trends left developmentally this impressive designation more families without responsive, socially a wage-earning adult, equitable, and have a are acknowledged as model but the seemingly culture of strong colschools that meet the irreparable state laborative leadership. unique challenges of their budget deficit has Schools selected to student populations and left many traditional receive this impressive designation are demonstrate success by sub- safety net services acknowledged as stantially increasing student unfunded. In these difficult model schools that academic achievement. economic times, the meet the unique chalstrength, capacity, and lenges of their student populations and demonstrate success by resourcefulness of the First 5 movement substantially increasing student academic has become more relevant than ever in identifying and supporting children and achievement. As a model school, Scotts Valley families that might otherwise fall through Middle School is available for both physical the cracks. I am pleased to have been appointed and virtual visitations by educators who are searching for ideas and answers to help by the Board of Supervisors to serve as them achieve academic success for their the Board’s representative on the Santa Cruz County First 5 Commission. I’m also own students. Scotts Valley Middle School has very happy to have recently reappointed demonstrated that is a model for other Scotts Valley resident Kathy Frandle to middle grades schools. Scores on state another term on the commission. As many standardized tests taken by Scotts Valley of you recall, Kathy is the former principal Middle School students demonstrate that of Brook Knoll Elementary School and a the school is closing the achievement gap longtime dedicated educator. Recognizing the inextricable conthrough use of an “Enrichment” period where a host of services are offered to meet nection between healthy young minds and bodies, the state and local First 5 Comthe individual needs of students. The school is also a model for our missions invest heavily in developmental youngest students. Study after study has screenings and services, as well as nutrition shown that our most successful students and child development education. Collectively, we will ensure that the are those who show up to kindergarten youngest Californians among us thrive to ready to learn at their highest potential. Fourteen years ago, the voters of Cali- become students in Scotts Valley’s model fornia made the sound decision to dedicate schools of the future. n a steady stream of resources to invest in ••• our youngest children. We are fortunate Bruce McPherson, 5th District Supervisor to live in a state that believes that, as a — Email: bruce.mcpherson@co.santa-cruz.ca.us

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No April Fool’s joke

These are good reads for every taste … The Woman Who Wouldn’t Die A Dr. Siri Mystery

By Colin Cotterill Soho Crime. $25.95 (Rating-Very Good) f you enjoy exotic settings and characters that don’t travel the beaten path, you’ll love this thriller set in Laos and featuring Dr. Siri Paiboun, the country’s newly retired national coroner, and his wife, Madame Daeng. The amateur sleuth and his insightful wife are involved in a multifaceted investigation in this latest adventure. Paiboun is sent to oversee the attempt to locate and exhume the remains of a soldier who died in 1969 when the riverboat he was on sank in the Mekong River. Assisting the doctor and his wife is Madame Keui, a “used-to-be woman.” A

clairvoyant, Madame Keui was reputedly shot and killed and her remains, according to local custom, were cremated, yet she is still walking around and appears to be none-the-worse for her experience. While Madame Daeng has some serious doubts about the “credentials” of the comely woman who is going to help her husband find the dead soldier’s resting place, she has her own problems to deal with. A vestige of Daeng’s past in the form of a man she betrayed who is seeking to settle a score that dates back to the French loss of Dien Bien Phu. Coupling these apparently disparate plot strains, there’s the additional issue of royal treasure that went missing in the early 1900s and the clever plot that has been hatched to reclaim the lost loot. There’s a lot happening in this fast paced novel and Colin Cotterill, who teaches at a university in Thailand, knows exactly how

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The Shades of London / Book Two By Maureen Johnson Putnam. $17.99 (Rating-Excellent) near fatal run-in with a Jack the Ripper wannabe left Rory Deveaux with not only a nasty knife scar (no bikinis for her) but also with a new, awesome power. The American teenager, who is attending school in London, not only has second sight and can

see ghosts, but now she has also discovered that she is a “terminus.” This means that Rory has the unique and scary ability to eliminate a ghost with just the touch of her finger. In the first book in this series, “The Name of the Star,” the young woman was enlisted by some other young people to assist Scotland Yard’s secretive ghost-fighting unit. That’s also what led to her life changing experience with the Ripper. With her return to school, Rory finds herself again called upon to use her considerable skills to sort out another series of mysterious deaths. In this instance being a terminus means the American has attracted some unwanted attention that will not only disrupt her life but also the lives of her three close ghost-busting buddies. “Book Bag” page 23

The Question Determines the Answer T he popular phrase “What’s wrong with this picture?” isn’t really helping us to get things “right.” Things don’t always go as planned. We run out of gas. Miss our daughter’s play. Miss a connecting flight. Get laid off. Have cold lunchmeat for Thanksgiving because the power went out before the bird cooked. When something happens that isn’t what we want, our automatic reaction, whether said out loud or not, is usually something like, “This should not have happened. This is wrong. Who’s to blame? Why is this happening to me? Why now?” Yup, we’re upset big time. When we get upset, our ability to be effective does an Elvis and leaves the building. Stuck in the blame game, we fuss, fume, refuse help, say hurtful

things and make never-again-will-I proclamations. The more we say, “This is wrong and shouldn’t be,” the more we limit our ability to see what’s actually happening and to respond appropriately from our commitments. To further nail our foot to the floor, we ask others to agree with us — “See, how stupid that person is?” I haven’t found a way to prevent myself from getting upset. What I have found is a way to diffuse the upset and behave consistent with my commitment to build trusting relationships (even when the yogurt hits the fan) and to be responsible for my actions (rather than blame circumstances). How? Ask a different question Instead of asking What’s wrong? ask What’s missing? This requires us to think in a particular way. When we think something we need is missing, we go looking for it and generate ways to provide it. Asking “What’s missing?” creates an opportunity to identify what’s needed and then provide it. Big hint: What’s missing will be at least one of the 5 conversations needed to create breakthrough results: Background of Relatedness, Possibility, Opportunity, Action, Results. Case Study: What blacked out? Dateline: August 14, 2003. The power outages last week instantaneously deprived 50 million people of electricity for their daily living and business activities. The dominoeffect blackouts were not caused by too little generating capacity, but, instead, by transmission system failures. The electricity blackout [inside the white circle] highlighted the fragility of our electricity system and unleashed a torrent of proposals to upgrade it. … investments of $56 billion, $100 billion, and even as

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28. Cellist great 30. *The ______ Spring, led by Alexander Dubcek 35. Snaky swimmers 37. *Daffodil or tulip, originally 39. Yuletides 40. Competitive advantage 41. Skedaddle 43. Profit 44. REM picture 46. Fuzzy fruit 47. Second-most traded currency in world 48. Kinda 50. One who speaks a Slavic language 52. OB-GYN test 53. Boor 55. *These sox train in

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Announcements Youth N.O.W.

are about the academic success of underrepresented youth? If so, join us by volunteering to provide one-on-one tutoring or homework help for youth in Watsonville. No experience necessary. Bring your compassion, enthusiasm, time, dedication, knowledge, and familiarity of a subject to a student who wants your help. We operate M-Th. from 3:00pm5:00pm. For more information, e-mail amurphy@youthnowcenter or visit our website at www. youthnowcenter.com.

Annual Education Conference

egister now for the Alzheimer’s Association 16th Annual Education Conference 2013: A Day of Retreat and Learning. This is a very special day of learning and sharing for professionals and families who are caring for a loved one. We hope you will join us for this important event. Please register online at edconference.kintera.org/ 2013santacruz.

Ongoing Events Mondays

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

Second and Fourth Mondays First and Third Wednesdays

Alzheimers Support Groups

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

Second Tuesdays each month

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

Tuesdays

PFLAG

Women Care Drop in Cancer Support

rop in Support Group is a D gathering for women with all types of cancer. We offer support

Free Job Seek Workshop!

(Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz for women through all stages from To learn more, call (831) 427diagnoses through treatment. 4016 or visit www.pflagscc.org For more information or to register call (831) 457-2273 Wednesdays

Drop in Grief Support

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

First Tuesdays each month

Tail Wagging World of Dog Ownership

6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, PROFILE of Santa Cruz 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa 9:00am-12:30pm, 2045 40th Ave. Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.). Clares St. Capitola eed help finding a job? Join Ocean Gate Zen Center PROFILE of Santa Cruz. Its free and it works. Last year 126 of its Zazen Instructions 6:30pm. 920 41st Ave. Suite members were placed in jobs, and we can help you too. Ongoing work- B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center) shops will cover resume writing, azen instruction 1st Tues of ea. communication, and interview skills. month at 6:30 pm. Ocean Gate For more information, call profile Zen Center will be offering a 6 at (831) 479-0393 or visit www. week class beginning Jan. 8 at 7:30 santacruzprofile.org. pm on Being Time. This will follow a 30 min. meditation. Morning First Mondays meditation schedule is Tues., Thurs. Great Decisions Lecture Series 6:45 am; Fri. 9:00 am (followed 7:00pm-8:30pm, Episcopal by service) and Sat. 8:30 am with Church of St. John the Baptist, “Come As You Are Zen” at 9:00 am 125 Canterbury Dr. Aptos Visit oceangatezen.org for more ecture series on “Great Deciinfo. sions”, put out by The Foreign Policy Association. Lectures led First Tuesdays and by Dr. Laina Farhat-Holzman, sponsored by Santa Cruz Third Wednesdays each month Branch, American Association of Orientations to Become University Women (AAUW). Advocates for Children For more information, call Lois North County, 5:30-7p.m., first Holcomb (831) 688-0541. Tuesday of month (for location details contact Danielle at 761Mondays, Wednesdays, 2956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 and Thursdays p.m., third Wednesday of the month at the CASA Office, 813 Co-dependents Anonymous Freedom Blvd. Watsonville o-dependents Anonymous ASA (Court Appointed Special is a 12-step group for people Advocates) of Santa Cruz County who want healthy relationships needs your help. Volunteer 3-5 and self esteem. Weekly meetings hours per week to provide support, are offered free of charge in Santa guidance, and a powerful voice in Cruz and Watsonville. For a

court for children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Everyone welcome, men and bilingual folks especially encouraged. To RSVP call 761-2956 Ext. 102, or email Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org

Toastmasters: Speak for Success

12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. iving a business presentation? Interviewing for a job? Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, supportive environment with Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters. Open to all levels. Drop-ins welcome. For more information, call 831-335-3693.

ommander Ronals Petty leads C the meetings. For more information, call (831)

www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org career  historian, will recount, utilizing archival  photographic images from the exceptional Come As You Are Zen 475-9804 Pat  Hathaway Collection, a 9-10:30 am, Ocean Gate Zendo, 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Cruz vivid PowerPoint  presentation Second and Fourth Thursdays (next to Family Cycling Center) on the Monterey Peninsula’s origins  and evolution into Cabrillo Host Lions Club ome as you are Zen focuses on Buddhist practices that the “Sardine Capital of 7:00pm at the Cabrillo Comenhance our daily lives. This will the  World”its downfalland munity Center, Aptos Village be an informal talk with time for some of its unknown or  largely Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. ublic is invited to all programs. discussion. Free — donations unappreciated influences on accepted. Contact President Jess Allen today’s  Monterey. Visit oceangatezen.org for more 831-684-2721 or Past President Learn more by calling (831) info. Barbara Chamberlain at 831646-4224 or by visiting 688-3356 for meeting/dinner www.gentrain.org. reservations or information or visit Santa Cruz Bingo www.cabrillohostlions.org. 4:00pm, 707 Fair Ave. Santa Cruz Saturday April 13 anta Cruz Bingo supports Third Thursday each month local charity. All games have a Free Intro to Svaroopa® of a $150 prize, smaller Pacific Speakers Association minimum Yoga Class crowds mean you have better odds. 7:00pm, Firehouse on Soquel Dr. For more information, visit www. 9:00am-10:30am, Aptos Yoga, Aptos santacruzbingo.com or email info@ 783 Rio Del Mar. Blvd. Ste 23b, peakers helping speakers get santacruzbingo.com. You can also Aptos gigs. xperience how Svaroopa® call (831) 427-1007 and press 4. Call (831) 332-8221 for more Yoga works in your body. Sundays information. Supported by blankets, you’ll Over-Eaters Anonymous relax into poses that release 9:00am-10:15am, Sutter Fridays deep tensions in your spine. This Maternity and Surgery Center, Clutterers Anonymous unique form of yoga quiets your 2900 Chanticleer Ave. Sc. 5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & mind, increases flexibility, and A is a 12-step support group for Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer those who wish to stop eating eases pain. Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz. Preregistration is required. Call compulsively. All are welcome. ired of Clutter? Stuff piling (831) 688-1019 or email info@ up? Support is available. CLA Free childcare with advance reservation by 5pm, Fridays. Call aptosyoga.org to reserve your meeting every Friday. place. (831) 429-7906. For more info call 426-1868 FREE

Church Bible Study/Worship

9:45am: Bible Study; 11:00: First Baptist Church Aptos Certified Farmers Market Worship, 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos 8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College, ooking for a church? Come Aptos. worship with us! he Aptos Market, with over 80 Overeaters Anonymous vendors, is open year round, 6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach with the best selections of fresh #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos fruits and vegetables, plants, For more information, call (831) seedlings, flowers, local honey, 429-7906 fresh eggs, fresh fish, artisan baked goods and gourmet foods. First Wednesday each month In addition, family activities, Wednesday April 10 music, cooking demos by Child Welfare Review How Cannery Row Shaped professional chefs, gardening 6:00pm- 9:00pm 1400 Emeline Today’s Monterey–The Cannery workshops, seasonal fairs and Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz. he orientation is designed to review events are a part of the market. Row You Think You Know the child welfare system and to give 1:30pm,. MPC Lecture Forum, you a chance to have your question Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market 103, 980 Fremont St. Monterey answered by child welfare staff. 9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community Center, ichael Kenneth Hemp, To register to one of the meetings 360 Kings Village Drive Cannery Row’s and for directions, please call 454-4024.

Second and Fourth Wednesdays

Freedom Forum Presents: Constitution Classes

7:00pm, Quaker Friends Meeting House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Cruz For more information, visit www.meetup.com/santacruzfreedom-forum/

Thursdays

Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting

12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course. Contact Doug at 831- 724-9192 or e-mail dnakashima@razzolink. com for more information.

Second Thursdays each month

Veterans of Foreign Wars

6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Cruz

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Saturdays

Dated Events

Saturday April 13 Santa Cruz Health and Wellness Expo

9:00am-5:00pm, Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. Santa Cruz lease join us for a complete group of health and wellness professionals. If you are interested in exhibiting, go to our website: www.atthevineyardevents.com or call Karen at (408) 393-4038.

Saturday April 13 Sunday April 14 4th Annual Santa Cruz Mountain Bike Festival

safety, and city planning.

Wednesday April 17 Freedom Forum Presents: Tax Protestor Beats IRS

7:00pm, Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave. Santa Cruz ear a first hand account of special guest speaker Joseph Banister, the first whistle blower who stood up to IRS corruption. Free (donations appreciated). Call (831) 708-8626 for more info.

Thursday April 18

Tack and Saddle Auction

Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. Auction Starts 7 p.m. Freedom VFW, 1960 Freedom Blvd., Freedom, CA. his public auction (without reserve) will feature a large inventory of saddles and horse equipment, including over 50 new custom-made saddles of various styles. Over 200 lots of custom-made bridles and horse tack. Some tack to be given away as door prizes. Cash, all credit and debit cards accepted, no checks. 10% Buyers Fee. Call 951-703-3606 for more information.

Saturday April 20

Big Brothers and Sisters of Santa Cruz County 30th Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake Event

9:15 am, Santa Cruz Boardwalk Bowl ig Brothers Big Sisters is seeking bowlers of all ages and all proficiency levels to come to the 30th Annual Bowl for the Kids Sake event. Every year, over 800 bowlers come together in the spirit of raising funds for mentoring relationships for our local youth in need. Learn more by visiting www.santacruzmentor.org or by calling (831) 464-8691.

Aptos Village Park, Aptos two day festival presented Friday April 26 by FOX and Mountain Bikers Sunday April 28 of Santa Cruz that celebrates the world class mountain bike facilities, Charting Your Course riders, and cycling industry of Through Cancer and Beyond Santa Cruz County. The festival A Women’s Healing includes competitive events, a kids’ Intensive & Retreat rodeo and fun lap, skills clinics, and 5800 Prescott Road, Soquel, CA an industry exposition area, food Friday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. court, beer garden, live music and oin Dr. Loah Grace and guest more for bike enthusiasts. teachers for a healing intensive and women’s spring retreat. Monday April 15 Designed specifically for women challenged by cancer, from first Watsonville Youth diagnosis to post-treatment, this City Council Meeting all- inclusive weekend is devoted 5:00pm, Watsonville City Council Chambers 275 Main St. to opening the heart and body to deeper levels of healing. Learn to Watsonville discharge fear from the mind and he young leaders will once again take their seats in council heart. 12 seats available. www.loahgrace.com Events page members to once again present for more information or call the youth perspective on three important issues: education, public 831/531-8122 n

Your April Horoscope popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No cover. Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking at 408-993-BAND (2263) Artist Applications available for Agent, for information about booking 2013 Open Studios Art Tour the band for Non-profit events he Cultural Council of Santa (donations are tax deductible). Cruz County is accepting artist www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org applications for the 2013 Open Studios Art Tour online at www. Last Thursdays each month zapplication.org. The deadline to apply is midnight Monthly Argentine Tango at Star on April 30th. For guidelines, Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante visit openstudiosarttour.org/ 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene applications-for-2013. Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr. his is a night for true “Social Bob Finegan’s Wooden Tango.” Order a wonderful Box Show at Aptos Library 11:00am-7:00pm, Aptos Library meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian he display consists of about menu), and enjoy the ambiance of 25 decorated small boxes illustrating the use of marquetry, Argentina and join us in a social fancy veneers, copper panels that tango dance to music from the have been treated with chemicals Golden Age of Tango. Private instruction and classes by to yield unusual patterns, and arrangement. For more information, other techniques. call Michael (831) 239-2247.

Announcements

Ongoing Events

First Fridays each month

read your fiction, essays, or poetry. For more information, call Jean at (831) 475-4221

Saturdays

Live Jazz and Local Art at Zizzo’s Coffee 11:30am-1:30pm, Zizzo’s Coffee, 3555 Clare’s St. Capitola isten to live jazz featuring members of the Santa Cruz Jazz Society. So many talented musicians and singers! And an exhibit of local art will be featured 7 days a week. For more information, contact Christine Shelton-Anderson at (755) 544-5651.

Dated Events Saturday April 6

Monterey Bay Dahlia Society Tuber Sale

Sunday April 14 Spring Artisan Faire

Center for Spiritual Living, 1818 Felt St. Santa Cruz ocal artists and crafters in sacred commerce. For more information or for vendor signup, please call Shell Oceanna at (831) 334-5821.

Saturday April 20 Friday April 26 Saturday April 27 Its About Time:

9:00am, Deer Park Shopping First Friday Art Tour Center, Aptos he First Friday Art Tour he sale will take place behind is a Santa Cruz Institute the shopping center in front Ongoing thru April 26 of Contemporary Arts event, of the Red Apple Cafe. There will The Santa Cruz County Bank managed in conjunction with be hundreds of types of Dahlias Arts Collaborative Presents: the participating art venues. The for sale. Tubers that grow small to event takes place year-round In Dreams medium-sized flowers are $3.00 n Dreams explores a world that is and illuminates some of the most each, and tubers that produce the seemingly surreal and dreamlike. talented local artists from local largest Dahlias and all plants will galleries. What images appear in your be $5.00 each. dreams? Six local artists share their To find out where to participate If you love gorgeous flowers, you in a First Friday art tour, visit viewpoints through a variety of cant miss the sale! Come early for mediums in playful and sometimes firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most the best selection. galleries are open 12-9 pm for unexpected, ethereal scenes. Exhibited artists to include Karen First Friday viewings.) Friday April 12 Kvenvold Bailey, Andrea Borsuk, Bluegrass, Blues, and Buddha Selena Castro, Chris Miroyan, First and Third Fridays 12:00pm-7:00pm, 1307 Seabright Sharon King, and Tom Trujjillo. Friday Shakespeare Club Ave. Exhibit locations include 7775 10:30am-12:30pm, First Benefit for the Ocean Gate Zen Soquel Dr., 819 By Ave., 720 Congregational Church, 900 High Center. Suggested donation: Front St., 4604 Scotts Valley Dr.. St. Santa Cruz $15-$20. For more information, visit Learn more by visiting Everyday www.fridayshakespeare.org, oceagatezen.org. call Kris at (831) 421-0930 or Local Art at Zizzo’s Coffee Nanette at (831) 438-3615. 7:00am-5:00pm, Zizzo’s Coffee, Cabrillo Youth Strings/Suzuki 3555 Clares St. Capitola Music Concert Goes Contemporary njoy the beautiful artwork of Second Fridays each month 7:00pm, Cabrillo Samper Hall local talented artists. Big Band Dance Recital Hall, 6500 Soquel Dr. For more information, contact 7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-County Aptos Zizzo’s Coffee at (831) 477-0680. Senior Center 829 Bay Ave, he Cabrillo Youth Strings Capitola Program will play a spring Tuesdays allroom dancing to live concert of contemporary string music by The 10th Ave. Band. BINGO 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, Refreshments, large floor, friendly atmosphere, free parking. Open to 150 Jewell St. the public-singles welcome! osted by Soquel Sports Suggested donation, $6 per Foundation. Buy-In $25. Also, we have a special BINGO, person. Proceeds benefit MCSC. celebrating our 2nd anniversary, For more information, call (831) 476-4711. on Sept. 28 at 6:30. Buy-in only $15. www.soquelsports.com Fourth Saturdays each month

orchestra music, featuring works by Coldplay, Michael Jackson, and music from the movies, performed by local youth and guest artists. Tickets can be purchased at cabrillostage.com or by calling (831) 479-6429.

An evening of dance theatre, multimedia performance, and song by Sharon Took-Zozyaya and Carol Fields

8:00pm, The 418 Project, 418 Front St. Santa Cruz tamping Zebra Dance Theatre and Viz-Art-Dance present “Its About Me,” a work in progress evening of dance theatre, multimedia performance, and song. Featuring twenty three dancers, aerialists, singers, and musicians, with a wide variety of abilities and disabilities, Carol Fields presents her multimedia Omphaloskepsis and Sharon Took-Zozaya presents her latest dance theatre work. Tickets for these events will be available online at brownpapertickets.com or you can call 1-800-838-3006.

Saturday May 18

Third Annual Santa Cruz Rejuvenation Festival

10:00am-8:00pm, San Lorenzo Park estival will have continuous performances on three stages. Headlining will be Jamaican reggae singer, Prezident Brown, and many other popular artists who performed last year will be returning, including The Inner Light Choir, Afro-Funk Experience, Love Eternal, Watsonville Taiko, and many more! n

Wednesdays

Writers and Poets Open Mike

2:00pm-4:00pm, Porter Memorial Library, 3050 Porter St. Soquel 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, (no meeting Jan., July, Aug. or Dec.) riters and Poets are invited 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose to a new monthly open orty-seven years of performing mike reading series. Come and in the Bay Area, over 250

Peninsula Banjo Band

This month, the focus is on what you are preparing and doing behind the scenes. You are drawn to time away from the usual everyday routine, and seek time out. Here you can recharge your batteries and indulge in creative pursuits. But this is also a time for letting your new ideas start to flourish. When the Sun goes into your sign on the 20th, you will be ready to put your plans into action. The Sun is joined by your ruler, Venus, which brings out your attractiveness and savvy business sense. It is also great for love and romance.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

The first part of the month is excellent for group activities and getting together with friends and colleagues. Team work pays off and you find that others share a passion that you have too. It is a great time for charity work and helping out those who could really do with your support, either in a practical sense or with fund raising. Your ruler, Mercury, enters hot headed Aries on the 14th and around this time the New Moon in the same time heralds a great moment to launch a new venture. Take note of events around the 25th, as you are tested and deal with the challenges presented in a totally unique way.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

While initially there is a focus on career matters, you are now able to go for a promotion of a more challenging role. It may be something you have been considering for a while, or you just so happen to be in the right place at the right time. In any event you have more confidence and circumstances dictate that you are assertive and more proactive, which opens up previously closed doors to you. This month’s New Moon occurs on the 10th and you see that a new beginning is just what you had in mind. By the 25th, your flirtations with a member of the opposite sex lead to something deeper and more permanent.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

You are inspired to doing what is outrageous, fun and expressive and as such you inspire others. There is a party animal within you who always wants to come out and play and not only do you do yourself good but others are keen to be around you too. This month brings its fair share of challenges but it is not these that matter so much as your attitude towards them. Having a ‘can do’ approach means that nothing gets you down. There is something you feel passionate about and you could be making a journey to the past to deal with unfinished business.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Initially, developments in your relationship take up your time and energy. Perhaps there is someone new in your life and you want to create the right impression. A lot rests on what you do or so, so be the real you, not the person you think others will like. Start as you mean to carry on. But this is also a month for letting go, moving on and refreshing what has become jaded and tired. The Aries energy gives you a sparkle and a sense of hope which is clear in your body language and how you present yourself. After the 20th, you are in adventurous frame of mind and enjoy the spirit of exploration.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

While there is such a focus on partnerships you are wondering how this is different since you, more than anyone, understand that is relationships, not money, that makes the world go round. As such, you are keen to make sure everyone is fine, but you must also acknowledge when you are not fine. Be indulgent and clear if you feel you are being persuaded to be anybody but yourself. It is not necessary to test the strength of what you have but it does no harm to assert yourself when you have to. Money is coming your way a lot more easily than it was and you will notice this in the last week.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

While you are at first concerned with day to day practical matters, adjustments need to be made of a subtle nature. This means that you listen to your instincts more than even and see the connection between what you do and how the world responds. this is empowering and puts you at the heart of necessary changes that need to be made. You are looking for stability and finding that it is not easy to maintain, but even so, you respond in a creative and effective way. Fate has a habit of sending what you need, more than what you want.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

The Moon in your sign starts the month and links with all that fiery Aries energy raises the tension until something gives. This is not a bad thing, and you have been aware of pressure and the need for change for a while. More peaceful circumstances are more in evident later this month but meanwhile you need to strike while the iron is hot, go with your hunches and seize the moment, at least in the first couple of weeks. Your creativity and ingenuity lead to spectacular new developments that could be part of your life for some time to come.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

You may not see eye to eye with someone at the start of the month as you are determined that you are right and they are wrong. Of course it is not really as black and white as this, so it important to talk through your differences to find a way forward, which you do. But the main focus for you is on your home life, domestic scene and the past. Creating the right balance between all the different activities takes some doing and a certain amount of compromise. Original thinking leads to a breakthrough on the 25th.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Good luck comes just when you least expect, and when you most need it so keep the faith. This is particularly so at the start of April when a change in your circumstances for the better gives you the boost you need and you regain your positive outlook. Important decisions and conclusions are arrived at and practical steps to improve your situation are taken. Your inventiveness is evident as you are resourceful and able to adopt an original approach which helps with finances. After the 20th you maybe moving house or changing the interior of where you live.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

If you see the year slowly helping you develop along a certain path, then this is a time for making real what was just in the idea stage last month. You have what it takes to put your plans into action, and this is to do with your work or any commercial enterprise. You are excited about how well your ideas have been received and of course, positive feedback is always going to be encouraging. Mercury helps with communication until mid month and then you you are busier, and time is running away with you. Once the Sun changes signs around 20th you have got a viable idea that will be brilliant.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

While the Sun is in your sign, you are keen to start new projects and your enthusiasm is infectious. You show your leadership abilities by getting everyone organized. With the addition of the revolutionary planet, Uranus, you may find that your path takes many twists and turns with unexpected meetings and encounter. Initially, you may be thwarted in your plans, but persistence pays off. Mercury, planet of communication enters Aries on the 14th. From here, your ability to talk your way into any situation and out of it, leads to a possibly lucrative deal.

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Smoke Alarms: Photoelectric or Ionization

By Mike DeMars- Fire Inspector Central Fire Protection District

here has been some confusion about what type of smoke alarm is best to use in your home. There are two main types available for home use: photoelectric and ionization. Both are available in 110 volt and battery-operated models. Both are readily available. Both detect smoke and sound an alarm. One is a little bit more expensive than the other. The main differences are they detect and react to smoke from fires differently. Photoelectric alarms use a light beam and a photocell to detect smoke. Inside of the alarm is a small chamber where the light source shines on a photocell creating an electrical circuit. Smoke from a fire will enter the chamber. The particles deflect the light beam, breaking the electrical circuit and activate the alarm. This type of alarm works best to detect smoldering type fires. A smoldering fire will burn slowly over a long period before visible flame is evident. An example of a smoldering fire would be a cigarette burning in the cushion of a piece of furniture. Ionization type smoke alarms use a small particle of radioactive material to operate. Air molecules within the alarm become ionized and allow an electric current to pass between two electrodes in an ionization chamber. The entrance of smoke particles into the chamber will disrupt the electric current and cause the alarm to sound. This type of alarm is effective in detecting smoke from a flaming or fast moving fire such as burning paper or flammable liquid. Ionization alarms are more sensitive to the invisible

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products of combustion such as vapors or gases produced by fire. They are also prone to more false alarms than photoelectric detectors due to their increased sensitivity. The radioactive material is sealed in a metal chamber within the device. As long as the alarm remains intact, there is little chance of exposure. Both types have been tested under various fire conditions and have proven to be effective. The purpose of a smoke alarm is to provide you and your family with an early warning so that you can escape a fire in your home before you become trapped. Both types of detection technology provide adequate warning time. Again, one of the differences is that each type of alarm reacts to different stages or types of fire. It is hard to predict what type of fire may occur in your home. A fire in the kitchen may be a flaming fire and a bedroom fire could be a smoldering fire. There are also situations where false alarms occur. Steam from a shower or cooking vapors may activate the smoke alarms. Ionization alarms are extremely sensitive and are often responsible for false alarms near the kitchen and bathroom. If you have ionization alarms in your home, they should be installed at least three feet from bathroom doorways. Smoke alarms should never be installed in a kitchen, but are often found in hallways near kitchens. In this situation, they should be located at least ten feet from the kitchen area. Photoelectric type smoke alarms are less sensitive and may cause fewer false alarms if installed in these locations. Before installing any type of smoke alarm, read the instructions. Different types have different requirements for placement and installation. How many smoke alarms do you need in your home? That would be dependent on several factors. How many bedrooms are in your home? There should

be a smoke alarm in each bedroom. How many stories are in your home? At least one smoke alarm should be installed on each level. Are there hallways adjacent to the bedrooms? Smoke alarms should be installed there as well. There are also areas where smoke alarms should not be installed. They are not required in kitchens. Although kitchen fires are most common in single-family homes, cooking vapors are the most common cause of false alarms. The hallway adjacent to the kitchen would be a better location. Bathrooms are a bad location because shower steam will activate most alarms. Now back to the original question. Which type of alarm should you install in your home? The answer may be to use both types of alarms in the home. The two different types of alarms detect different types of fires and both would be beneficial. There are alarms available that use both types of technology in one device. Being that it is hard to predict what type of fire may occur in the home, this may be the best level of protection. Installing both types of alarms in different locations, where they would be most effective, would also be a good idea. Both types of alarms, ionization and photoelectric, have been tested under various fire conditions and have been proven to provide adequate early warning of fire. The most important thing is to have working smoke alarms, of either type, in your home. The alarms should be tested once a month and the batteries should be replaced at least once a year. n

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“Book Bag” from page 18 An edgy heroine, lots of local color and a clever use of the supernatural make this a new series that has attracted a lot of attention from young adult and older readers alike. The debut title was nominated for an Edgar Award and don’t be surprised if this sequel actually wins the prestigious award. Maureen Johnson not only spins a convincing tale of suspense and riveting action but she knows exactly how to end her story in such a manner that the reader is guaranteed to want to continue to follow this young girl’s adventures.

Frozen Solid By James Tabor Ballantine. $26 (Rating-Very Good) sked about his writing, author James Tabor says, “My novels are about three things: realistic threats to the planet, plausible science, and extreme environments.” From a super cave in Mexico in his last thriller, “The Deep Zone,” Tabor turns to the Antarctic in this latest story featuring CDC microbiologist Hallie Leland. The South Pole’s Amundsen Scott Research Station averages winter temperatures 100 degrees below zero and hurricane-force storms. After the death of a scientist at the station, Hallie is sent to complete the woman’s research. When three more women mysteriously die, it becomes apparent something very strange is happening in this hostile environment. The folks back in Washington who sent Hallie to the South Pole realize there is a frightening plot unfolding at the bottom of the world that not only endangers her life but will, if successful, also alter the course of history. A group of dangerous scientists dubbed Triage is determined to release a virus that will save the world from the perils of overpopulation while greatly

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hink big, beautiful and blue! All of that and more perfectly describes Peterson, an exceptionally handsome two-year old Domestic Shorthair. Peterson was removed from a one-bedroom trailer along with 70 other cats who were living in substandard conditions. Although his life started out rough, Peterson shows no signs of a grudge but almost an appreciation and social zest that is uncommon with cats coming out of these types of situations. When Peterson was first brought to the shelter he suffered from some treatable health conditions caused by the unsanitary living conditions but he is now healthy as can be and seeking a home of his own. This charming boy is very energetic and affectionate with the right amount of precociousness to keep you chuckling. This funny boy likes his litter box clean, loves his food wet, and adores being petted again and again. He is truly a volunteer and staff favorite and never fails to catch the attention of an onlooker by either reaching out of his enclosure to tap you on the soldier, or putting on a show by juggling his toys. Peterson would do well as an only cat or in a home with other cats as long as the introduction is done properly. Because he came from a home with so many other cats, he seems to have the social skills on board to be able to handle whatever comes his way. We have not tested him with dogs but if the dog is cat friendly, we don’t see Peterson having too much of a problem learning to live with one. We would prefer that Peterson find a family who can keep him as an indoor cat. In his lifetime, he’s never been allowed outside and he is a bit too friendly, curious and trusting to make a good indoor/outdoor candidate. Peterson is a very special cat that deserves a wonderful home with lots of attention and love, something he lacked during his first two years. If you are looking for a beautiful, fun, and social cat to add to your family, we have a feeling that Peterson will prove to be the perfect pick! If you would like to help animals like Peterson and his orphaned friends, please consider donating to the Santa Cruz SPCA. The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization and receives no government funding, relying solely on public donations to run its many programs that benefit the animals and people of our community. For more information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www.santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is located at the Capitola Mall near Target and is open on Friday from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm. n

improving the existing “stock.” As you read this chilling novel, it won’t be the frigid setting that sends tremors up your spine but rather the dark premise of this horrifying and engrossing story. Heralded as the new Michael Crichton by some critics, James Tabor has already tackled a pandemic in Hallie Leland’s first outing and now it is time to look at an intriguing situation involving depopulation and eugenics. Those who relish a good thriller with a scientific basis will find this a hard book to set aside.

So Pretty It Hurts

A Bailey Weggins Mystery By Kate White Harper. $14.99 (Rating-Good) hen celebrity crime reporter Bailey Weggins accompanies a friend to a weekend house party, she doesn’t expect she’ll be called upon to use her skills as an amateur sleuth to solve a murder. The guest of honor, supermodel Devon Barr, is being a tad difficult, which sets the other guests on edge. The two women accidently stumble into one another in the woods surrounding the isolated estate and Devon shares her fears that she doesn’t feel safe. Bailey dismisses the woman’s comment as just an attention seeking device until shortly thereafter the beautiful woman is found dead in her bed. Although foul play isn’t suspected, Bailey isn’t so sure the model has died of natural causes. A snowstorm and power outage plunge the retreat into darkness and the when someone shoves the reporter down a staircase, she is convinced that there’s definitely cause to informally investigate Devon’s demise. Back in New York, Bailey begins digging into the past of not only the dead woman but also the other guests at the party. It will come as no surprise to discover that she finds that the Big Apple’s celebrity scene is as sleazy as anything found on the West Coast. Even with her own life in jeopardy, Bailey keeps digging and the result is a highly entertaining read. n

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