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Join the Boy Scouts of America at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for a walk though a historic lumbering operation. The loop trail is 3.5 miles, steep at the beginning and NOT wheel chair or stroller friendly. The walk will take between two and two and a half hours with a Ranger speaking about the history of the camp ... Full Story on page 17

SV High Once Upon a Mattress

Scotts Valley High School theater arts students presents the Scotts Valley High School’s production of “Once Upon a Mattress” which continues this weekend at the school student union, 555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley. The Tony-nominated musical is billed as a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea” with Broadway humor ... Full Story on page 19

SVHS earns Distinguished School Title

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson named 218 public middle and high schools California Distinguished Schools for their strong commitment and innovative approaches to improving student academic achievement. Full Story on page 7

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SV Capital Improvements Coming! The Scotts Valley City Council has approved the City’s 2013-2018 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as presented its Public Works Department. The total Capital Improvement Program for its streets, parks, other facilities and infrastructure for fiscal year 2013-14 is almost $2 million. The 2013-2014 planned improvements are all fully funded from the following sources: State /

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Cover SV Capital Improvements Coming! By Noel Smith

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Community News Susan Theiman VCUM Memorial Estate Book Sale • McDonald’s-AT&T Study Hour • Help Stamp Out Hunger • Hospice Opens New Care Facility Scotts Valley’s Art in the Library • CERT Training • Heroes Breakfast for the Santa Cruz • SV High Named Distinguished School Greek Comedy at SLV High School – Lucian of Samosata’s Dialogues of the Gods first 2 weekends in May • Mother’s Day: Gaining A New Perspective By Noel Smith Exchange Club Honors Two Public Servants Historic Redwood Trail Walk – Sponsored by the San Lorenzo Valley Museum Once Upon a Mattress Playing at SVHS Support Group for Women Starting in Boulder Creek

Kids Camp Why Day Camp? By Marla Coleman

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Scotts Valley Chamber News • Pages 11-14 11 American Crown Circus Comes to Scotts Valley • You Are Invited to Our Annual Chamber Membership BBQ • Calendar of Coming Events 12 Chamber Ribbon Cutting Welcomes Treehouse Pizza • Nueve de Mayo - Happy Hour Networking • Help Stamp Out Hunger • Pacific Gas & Electric’s Time for Business Free Lunch Event 13 Café Carbonero Serves up Gourmet Food • May Business Networking Mixer 14 Pinterest for Business Training featured at Educational Luncheon • Welcome to Our New Members • Thank You to Our Renewing Members

Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 20 & 21

Monthly Horoscope • Page 21 - Your May Horoscope - Annabel Burton, Astrologer©

Featured Columnists 18 Work In Progress by Camille Smith – How to Complain like a Champion 22 Your Supervisor Says… by Bruce McPherson – One Hundred And Counting

SPCA Featured Pet • Page 23 – Patch is a Catch, is he YOUR Match?

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Development Impact Fee funds account for $150,000 of street maintenance funds while $75,000 will be provided by Gas Tax funds. Wastewater Treatment Plant capital Improvements he second largest chunk of the CIP budget goes to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, which amounts to $558,000 all of which is paid for from the Wastewater Capital Reserve. Sidewalks and Walking Paths However, the largest amount of money allocated in the coming year’s CIP budget are for two projects in the Sidewalks and Walking Paths portion that add up to a total of $1,100,000. The two projects are estimated at $550,00 each and each involves the area close to Vine Hill Elementary School. Vine Hill Road/Tabor Dr. Pedestrian and Traffic Improvements id you know that there are no sidewalks that front on Vine Hill School on either the west side of Tabor Dr. or the north

side of Vine Hill Road from the school to Siltanen Park? When going from the school to the park one must either go through the campus (which for security reasons is not permitted for the public), or cross Vine Hill Road twice; once to the south side of Vine Hill Rd then cross from the sidewalk or the parking lot on the south side to the park entrance. The project will provide a sidewalk, bike lanes, street widening, curb/gutter, and a storm drain system on the west side of Tabor Dr. and the north side of Vine Hill School Road from the Elementary School, to Siltanen Park – about 1,000 feet of construction in all. Construction of the “Shugart Park Pathway” (Al Shugart founded Seagate Technology) he “Shugart Park Pathway” will provide access from Glenwood Dr. close to Scotts Valley High School, along the north side of the future Shugart Park to the northwest corner of Siltanen Park. The 12’ wide sidewalk/bike lanes path will run east/west from a location near

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Siltanen Park next to Vine Hill School

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Glenwood Subdivision at one end to Vine Hill Elementary School at the other. It will cross two streambeds each of which will require a bridge. Construction of both projects will not begin until 2014. The Shugart Pathway probably next spring and the Vine Hill Road/Tabor Dr improvements likely at the end of the 2013/2014 school year. Scotts Valley Public Works Director, Ken Anderson told us that a portion of Shugart Park, when developed, is planned to be Scotts Valley’s “Dog Park.” It will also have open areas for such activities as playing catch or Frisbee or other nonstructured activities. Our thanks to Scotts Valley Public Works Director, Ken Anderson for his time and patience. n Noel Smith – noel@cyber-times.com

Susan Theiman VCUM Memorial Estate Book Sale Saturday May 25 @ 8 am before Felton Remembers Memorial Day Parade, In front of Abbot’s Thrift 6164 HWY 9 s a last request from Susan Thieman who had volunteered at VCUM operating the Saturday Pantry for more than 25 years. Susan, a Felton resident, voracious reader & librarian volunteer, left her collection of books to VCUM. A selection will be available for this sale ••• McDonald’s-AT&T Study Hour cDonald’s and AT&T are partnering to leverage AT&T’s onsite Wi-Fi services to engage with students from Scotts Valley High School’s biology classes in association with a mobile education trial. As part of the trial, we are encouraging the students to come study at the Scotts Valley McDonald’s restaurant location. There are 60 total students participating. Program Dates/Times: April 10 - June 1 2013, Weekdays 3-6 p.m. What do students receive? A FREE Small Smoothie of their choice McDonald’s welcomes Scotts Valley High Biology Students to its AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot McDonald’s-AT&T Study Hour, Monday-Friday 3 to 6 p.m. McDonald’s & AT&T “I’m lovin’ it’” ••• Help Stamp Out Hunger National Association of Letter Carrier’s Food Drive: Saturday, May 11 ood collected in our area post offices will benefit those in need in the Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley areas. Put your non-perishable food next to your mail receptacle on Saturday, May 11, or bring the food to your local post office. Most needed items: Cereal • Canned Vegetables • Macaroni & Cheese • Peanut Butter • Canned Meals • Jelly • Canned Soup • Canned Fruit • Rice •Tuna/Canned Meats This drive helps provide food during the summer months when donations are low. Last year’s drive brought in 5,323 items of food with the Scotts Valley Post Office bringing in the most at 2,416 items. Donations can also be dropped off at Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce 360 Kings Village Rd. 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Mon. - Thurs. VCUM’s office 9400 HWY 9

Ben Lomond Mon. - Fri. 10am - 4 pm Ben Lomond Gas Station 7 am - 7 pm 7 days a week. •••

Gardner & Bloome Potting Soil 2 cu. ft. Bags Hospice Opens New Care Facility ospice of Santa Cruz County celebrates the opening of their new Center for End-of-Life Care in Watsonville with a ribbon cutting. Shown (left to right) Supervisor Zach Friend, Watsonville Mayor Lowell Hurst, Congressional Aide to Sam Farr, Nancy DeSerpa, past HSCC Executive Director Ann Carney Pomper, HSCC CEO Michael Milward, and Senior Field Rep for Senator Bill Monning, Adam Spickler.

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Scotts Valley’s Art in the Library T he ‘Art in the Library’ program has established the busy Scotts Valley Library as an art destination. The most recent exhibit, “Sharing the Vision, Spiritually Inspired Art” will be installed and ready for public viewing on Saturday, April 27 and will run through August 17. This showing will showcase the work of 12 local artists highlighting their exploration of the art-spirituality connection. The art from this accomplished group spans many mediums including collage, textiles, sculpture, carvings, illustrations and paintings. The artists tap into current sentiments and present a wide array of “Briefs” from page 5

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CERT Training entral Fire Protection District will be offering CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training to the public in May of this year. CERT is a program to train members of the community to be better prepared to deal with major disasters including fires, earthquakes and power outages. The course includes basic training in fire safety, light search and rescue, medical aid and disaster preparedness. Using CERT training, citizens can assist neighbors and coworkers when emergency responders are delayed during overwhelming situations. The 20-hour course is free to the

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individual interpretations of the different ways of seeing religion or spirituality. The artists include: Ivan Chan • Belinda Clements • Gary Geyer • Tatiana Grant • Bruce Harmon • John Johnson • Kumar Lama • Theresa Mallen • Shane’

Mann • Ruth Poe • Jen Raynes • Tom Wolver Please join us Saturday, May 4, from 2-4pm for an artist’s reception. For full details on this exhibit, biographies and library hours, go to www.fsvpl.org. Art in the Library is made possible by the non-profit Scotts Valley Regional Artisans Association whose mission is to expand the reach and elevate the profile of artists in Santa Cruz County. n For Information contact: Valri Peyser, Director, Art in Public Places Scotts Valley Artisans 831-252-5013 www.scottsvalleyartisans.com

public and is taught by fire district staff. For more information, contact Central Fire Protection District at 479-6843 or check our website at www.centralfpd.com. CERT training information is also available at www.santacruzcountycert.org. ••• Heroes Breakfast for the Santa Cruz County Chapter American Red Cross lease join the American Red Cross Santa Cruz County Chapter for our 8th annual Heroes Breakfast as we recognize and honor local individuals and organizations in our community who have shown courage, dedication and character through acts of heroism and kindness. The Master of Ceremonies will be: KSBW’s Phil Gomez This year’s 2013 Heroes are: Animal Rescue: Lynne Achterberg Education: Stephanie Raugust

Good Samaritan: Kevin Koch Law Enforcement: Patrick Dimick Lifetime Achievement: Chuck and Susan Hawley Medical Professional: Matt Ryan, Scott Vahrandian and Greg Vandervoort Military Hero: Tony Rojas Rescue Professional: Anna Kiff Workplace Hero: David Kwan Youth Hero: Autumn and Simone Bushard Eleanor Wasson Lifetime Volunteer: Milt Entwisle The Santa Cruz County Chapter helps our community to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters. All funds raised at this event help support disaster relief. Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Cocoanut Grove Ballroom at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street Santa Cruz, CA Tickets: Table Sponsor $1,000 – Individual Tickets $30 n

SV High Named Distinguished School SACRAMENTO — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson named 218 public middle and high schools California Distinguished Schools for their strong commitment and innovative approaches to improving student academic achievement. “These schools have gone the extra mile to provide high-quality instruction that puts their students on the right path toward career and college,” Torlakson said. “Given the enormous challenges schools have faced in recent years, it is inspiring to see this kind of success in so many schools. Our future depends on meeting the needs of every student no matter where they come from or where they live.” Local Schools named as Distinguished Schools were Scotts Valley High School, Aptos High School, San Lorenzo Valley Middle School and Scotts Valley Middle School. That means that three of the four schools in Santa Cruz County that were given the honor are in the Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley school districts. The 2013 California Distinguished

Schools Program directly focuses on the right of California’s students to an equitable and rigorous education, and recognizes those schools that have made progress in narrowing the academic achievement gap. To apply for Distinguished School honors, schools must meet a variety of eligibility criteria, including accountability measures. Once schools are deemed eligible, the California Department of

Education (CDE) invites them to apply to be recognized as a California Distinguished School. Elementary and secondary schools are recognized in alternate years. For more information, please go to the California Distinguished Schools Program Web site. Schools earning the Distinguished School title agree to share their signature

practices with other schools and become a mentor to those seeking to replicate their work. An updated searchable database of these Signature Practices will be available later this spring from the CDE. To view the current Signature Practices Web site, please visit the Distinguished Schools Signature Practices page. This year Torlakson is piloting two new exemplary programs that replicate the ideals of his A Blueprint for Great Schools in the areas of Arts Education and Physical Activity and Nutrition Education. Schools that chose to receive additional recognition for such exemplary programs were required to submit a separate application and received an additional site validation. Announcement of the awardees of these new exemplary programs will be released later this month. n ••• Schools selected as California Distinguished Schools will be honored in May during regional award ceremonies where Torlakson will present each school with a 2013 Distinguished School plaque and flag.

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Why Day Camp?

By Marla Coleman

hildren learn life skills that become habits of the heart. Another mother wrote that the family was on a ski trip. The son got to the top of a steep hill and started to panic. The mom said, “What would you do if you were at camp?” and he proceeded to engage himself in positive self-talk that was part of the camp culture: “It may take time, it may be hard; but stick with it, and you’ll be fine!” He skied down with a huge sense of accomplishment and perseverance. It’s tough to be a kid these days. It’s tough to be a parent. In a society where the nature of the family, the work place, and the community have changed dramatically, we can no longer assume that the natural process of growing up will provide children the experiences and the resources they need to become successful, contributing adults.

In sharp contrast to the traditions of growing up in the 50s and 60s, today we live in the first moment when

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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humans receive more of their information second-hand than first! We are in a climate where it is harder to know what we need to survive, so drawing on experiences that give children healthy

alternatives and opportunities to instill capabilities, the hallmarks of thriving, is the greatest gift you can give a young child. Does it really matter if my child doesn’t go to day camp, especially since she will go to overnight camp in a few years? She is only four years old — why does she need day camp? Camp provides one of the very few links with a world larger than the consumer culture we inhabit — and day camp is one important choice in a quiver of options. The camp experience helps children and youth develop an appreciation of their place and their responsibility in a much larger universe. A preschooler — or even an older child who might be reluctant to go to overnight camp — can join a community that is created especially for her to practice growing up. “Day Camp” page 10

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.

Basketball Jones Phone: 800-348-3803

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Basketball Jones Hoop Camps is a great avenue for any young basketball player who is looking to improve their basketball game. With over 200 camps under our belt and over 15,000 campers having gone through our program there is NO trial and error. We are confident that this is the camp for your child to refine their basketball skills, improve on team concepts, have fun and meet new friends! We have sold out both of our camps in Santa Cruz County the past five years!

Vacation Bible Camp Santa Cruz Bible Church 440 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Phone: 831-429-1162 Fax: 831-429-9575 e-mail: ckennedy@santacruzbible.org web: www.santacruzbible.org

Enter the epic adventure that empowers kids to stand strong. An exciting week, June 17 -21 at VBC is $40 per child and includes a camp shirt. VBC is for kids 4yrs to 5th grade. At Kingdom Rock VBC here at Santa Cruz Bible Church, kids experience God’s Word in fun and unforgettable ways! Each day, leaders reinforce one simple Bible truth–which makes it super easy for kids to remember and apply to real life! For more info go to www.santacruzbible.org.

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2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-206-9707 e-mail: MVEquestrian@gmail.com web: www.montevistaequestrian.com

The week-long Horsemanship Camp at Monte Vista Christian School is a wonderful opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and 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!

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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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“Day Camp” from page 8 Why wait until age ten when the benefits of feeling connected and being able to contribute and navigate at an earlier age can be reaped? Under the supervision of inspiring guides and passionate coaches,

children can feel successful and make new friends while having the time of their lives; they can experience belonging and contribution; they can have a sense of consistency and predictability in times of turbulence and change. Day camp can begin as early as age three, and is geared to children who get to experience camp and still return home each evening! They have the best of both worlds — the camp community, which is built exclusively for kids and their own home, which provides the security they need at a tender age. One day camp parent said, “While my children and I are constantly bombarded by the news which is focused on what is wrong with the world, camp is a living example of what is right.” Day camp is a terrific first experience. Reminiscent of less complicated days, when people connected with nature, thrived on inter-generational relationships, and made new discoveries, everything is designed and scaled to ensure that children feel included, cared about, and capable. Beginning camp at an early age provides important advantages. Camp is the best demonstration of moral and spiritual order — democracy

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is the core purpose. Children learn life skills and behaviors that become habits of the heart. While many then move on to overnight camp, others will be content to continue the day camp experience: after all, there is a camp for everyone — and that might well be day camp! To learn more about camp and child development, please visit the American Camp Association’s family-dedicated Web site: www.CampParents.org, or call the toll-free number 1-800-428-CAMP (2267). n ••• Marla Coleman is the parent liaison at Camp Echo in Burlingham, New York. The immediate past president of the American

Camp Association, she is a co-owner of Coleman Family Camps, which includes Camp Echo and Coleman Country Day Camp. Originally printed in CAMP Magazine, reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association © 2005 American Camping Association, Inc.

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.

American Crown Circus Comes to Scotts Valley

he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to once again host the American Crown Circus, bringing its magic show, trapeze artists, juggling and clowns to our great community on Wednesday, May 22 through Thursday, May 23, with two shows each day at 5:00 and 7:00 pm. The circus will be located in the Skypark field at 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley. Tickets are $18 for adults; 2 Free children 12 and under per paying adult are admitted with coupon /Extra Child $5 each. You can buy your tickets in advance and save. Advance purchase tickets are $15 for adults and are available at Bay Federal Credit Union locations across the County and from the Scotts

Valley Chamber of Commerce, 360 Kings Village Road. The fifth-generation Osorio family tours the United States with American Crown Circus, originally founded in 1927. The performers come from around the globe, including Jenni, the trapeze artist from China; Alicia the wire

walking artist from Mexico; Alex from Argentina, twirling with his 3-D Cube; watch the España Troupe as they fly through the air as the Dragon Flyers; and Roberto Carlos Osorio from USA, Creating magic that your eyes won’t believe. The American Crown Circus clowns perform a one-of-a-

kind act during which they juggle, spin clubs and drink water, all while standing on their heads. “We have been a circus family for a long time,” noted partner Frank Osorio, “and we intentionally stay true to the oldfashioned circus tradition. Our parents had other ideas, but we returned to our roots and our first love – the circus. Ours is a traditional big-top circus, focused on providing family entertainment.” With a new big top and stage set-up this year, the American Crown Circus will be a NEW show for ALL. Purchase your Reduced price Admission tickets before the Circus comes to town and Save! Once the Circus is in town, May 22, tickets are only sold at the Circus at the $18/ adult rate. See you at the Circus!

You Are Invited to Our Annual Chamber Membership BBQ

May 31, 5:30 p.m. at SkyPark

ome be our Guest for delicious BBQ, fellowship, and the awarding of the coveted Chamber Bocce trophy at our Annual Chamber Membership BBQ, Friday, May 31, 5:30 pm, Skypark. Bring your entire office to enjoy the delicious food prepared by our Chamber restaurateurs and enjoy a casual evening in the park. Skypark has great recreational equipment for children, so bring the entire family. This is a great way to get to know your fellow business associates on a very casual level and just have some fun. The food our Chamber members provide is superb! Add to that the fine wine, beer and sodas – and this is a barbeque you won’t want to miss. Let our Board of Directors serve you up the best BBQ in Scotts Valley. One rep-

resentative from each Chamber Member Business is free. Additional adult tickets are $15 and children 12 and under are $5 each. Don’t miss this great evening in the park! Come early and cheer on our Business Teams playing Bocce that afternoon. Championship Game starts approximately 4:30 pm. If you haven’t signed up your Bocce Team yet, Call the Chamber office and get your registration completed. Be sure to bring along a sweatshirt for the evening weather. You just never know! Call the Chamber office at 438-1010 and reserve your spot today for the best BBQ in town and register your team for Bocce. This is the Friday place to be and a Great Way to end the busy Month of May. See you May 31!

Calendar of Upcoming Events May 9

• Happy Hour Networking 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Nueve de Mayo at Café Carlos, 6016 Scotts Valley Drive

May 12

• Happy Mother’s Day

May 14

• Pinterest Seminar 11:00 – 2:00 pm

Scotts Valley Hilton, 6001 La Madrona Drive

May 22-23

• American Crown Circus, 5:00 and 7:00 pm Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road

May 23

• Business Networking Mixer – 5:30 - 7:00 pm Hosted by Relay For Life Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road

May 31

• Membership BBQ and Bocce Tournament, Skypark, 361 King’s Village Road

Mark Your Calendars:

July 18

• Taste of Scotts Valley – 6:00 – 8:00 pm Scotts Valley Hilton, 6001 LaMadrona

August 10 & 11

• Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival 2013 10:00 am - 6:00 pm –

MMMM - BBQ Time with Chefs Josh Breeden and Albert Gomes

Be A Sponsor of the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival!

Please plan to Volunteer Skypark, 361 King’s Village Road

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Chamber Ribbon Cutting Welcomes Treehouse Pizza

Photos by Rudy Cabigas

izza was the delight of the day as the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce business members joined together to welcome Treehouse Pizza with an Official Red Ribbon Cutting, Friday, April 26. City Councilmember Donna Lind joined the Bell family and their team in the Official cutting of the ribbon. Chad and Amanda Bell, owners of the new Treehouse Pizza in Scotts Valley, are a local Scotts Valley family who moved to Scotts Valley during spring of 2011 from Columbus, Ohio. 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. The space has been redecorated featuring a beautiful redwoods mural with our SVHS Falcon painted by local artist Jamie Haentjens. We got to try out their new pizza recipes as we celebrated their

Left: Treehouse Ribbon Cutting. Right: Chad and Amanda Bell showcase their delicious pizza. Below: Mural in Treehouse Pizza.

new endeavor and enjoyed the new look inside the restaurant. Don’t miss out on

Nueve de Mayo - Happy Hour Networking Café Carlos 6016 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley • May 9, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

ur ever-popular Happy Hour Networking has a Mexican theme as we celebrate Nueve de Mayo Happy together – a sort of delayed Cinco de Mayo. Join us for Hour our Happy Hour Networking event, sponsored by the Networking Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and hosted by Café Carlos. This will be a Great evening of margaritas and appetizers – all at a special Chamber price. Bring your friends, neighbors and associates to taste Café Carlos’ special entrees. Come celebrate with your Chamber business friends in a relaxed, social atmosphere!

Café Carlos Happy

National Association of Letter Carrier’s Food Drive Saturday, May 11

ood collected in our area post offices will benefit those in need in the Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley areas. Put your non-perishable food next to your mail receptacle on Saturday, May 11, or bring the food to your local post office. Most needed items: Cereal • Canned Vegetables • Macaroni & Cheese • Peanut Butter • Canned Meals • Jelly • Canned

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Help Stamp Out Hunger Soup • Canned Fruit • Rice • Tuna/ Canned Meats This drive helps provide food during the summer months when donations are low. Last year’s drive brought in 5,323 items of food with the Scotts Valley Post Office bringing in the most at 2,416 items.

Pacific Gas & Electric’s Time for Business Free Lunch Event

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Also Posole $8.50 .

their special Hawaiian pizza recipe. It is Delish!! They even offer Gluten-free pizza.

n Wednesday, May 22nd, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is hosting a free Time for Business lunch event at The Santa Cruz Boardwalk Aloha Terrace at 400 Beach Street. The event will be from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Join PG&E representatives to learn how your business can save energy

and money with timeof-use rates. Speak one-on-one with your local PG&E representative, meet with other small business owners, and learn about the many tools PG&E offers to help businesses like yours. Parking will be paid by PG&E. Reserve your spot today at www.pge. com/TimeForBusiness.

Café Carbonero Serves up Gourmet Food

cotts Valley Chamber of Commerce members gathered at Café Carbonero, located at 915 Disc Drive, for our March Business Networking Mixer on March 28. Business members were treated to an evening of gourmet tastes with a hint of spring flair prepared by Chef Byron Gravelle and his team. Byron showed off his large event space that can be booked for parties, Business dinners, celebrations, etc. Be sure to think of Café Carbonero when you are looking for a space for your next dinner event. The space is large, providing both an indoor and outdoor venue, and the food is Delicious!

SV Chamber Board President Danny Reber & Daughter enjoy the fruit drink • Host Byron Gravelle talks about Cafe Carbonero while Director Sharolynn Ullestad and City Councilmember Donna Lind look on • Chamber Ambassadors Becky McMillion, Susan Flippen and Wendy Von Bach prepare for Raffle • Dr. Brad Hartung & Barbara Hanson enjoy Gourmet delights • Carol Marting of Scotts Valley Spa & Boutique picks the winning raffle ticket • Board Member Farah Theissen introduces her Raffle item Photos complements of Jesse Gabriel Photography

May Business Networking Mixer

Hosted by: Relay For Life Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley • May 23, 5:30- 7:00 pm

Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road

oin us at our May Mixer as we Celebrate and fundraise for the Relay for Life coming to Scotts Valley on June 8-9. Remember to bring your raffle items and plenty of business cards as you network with fellow business members and learn more about Relay for Life. Admission is $5 for Members and $10 for Prospective Members. What Is Relay For Life? Each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries take part in this global phenomenon and raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer. During a Relay event, participants and survivors celebrate what they’ve overcome during the Survivors Lap. During the Luminaria Ceremony, we remember people lost to cancer, and honor people who have fought or are fighting cancer. The Fight Back Ceremony inspires Relay participants to take tangible action against a disease that has taken too much. Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley will be taking up the fight at our event on June 8 and 9th at Skypark in Scotts Valley. The Relay is organized by local volunteers who spend around 6 months planning the event. They are amazing! Teams are formed by those people who have been affected by cancer, by being a survivor,

those who have lost a loved one or many that just want to help in the fight against cancer. The teams fund raise prior to the event, by way of obtaining sponsorship from local businesses and from holding fundraisers in the community. On Relay day each team will manage a fundraising / educational booth at Skypark and will walk the track for a full 24 hours in relay format. The teams will camp out in Skypark during the event and overnight. Our goal at the event is to raise $100k, have 100 survivors present and have 400 Relay walkers! We welcome everyone to sign up to an existing team or form a new team and join us. This is a community/family event and we welcome all ages. In addition the Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back events we will be having 5 live bands, Karaoke, 50/50 Bingo, Raffles, food, drinks, and an amazing “Miss” Relay Contest. Unfortunately, many people have been touched by cancer in some way. Our community is doing its part to find a cure and fight back. Please sign up or donate at the following link: http:// main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/ RFLCY13CA?pg=entry&fr_id=49110 More details can be obtained from Andy Thomas on (831) 588 2355 or andydts@hotmail.com

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Pinterest For Business Training Featured at Educational Luncheon

High Noon in Scotts Valley • Scotts Valley Hilton, May 14, 11 am – 2 pm

he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, along with our business partners at 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.

Pinterest is a fastgrowing 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, our presenter will be able to help you set up your Pinterest accounts. So bring your laptops and get started with this new marketing vehicle. The seminar will begin at 11:00 am 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. Pre-registration is required. Registration is $35. Make your reservations by calling the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, 831-438-1010. Space is limited so register now.

Welcome Our New Members Earthwise Pet Supply

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SVHS Parents Club

Vicky Granger 555 Glen Wood Dr. Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831-439-9555 www.Svhs.santacruzk12.ca.us

Sharon Medler, Artist

Wood Fire Woodie

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TSC Academics

Collin Jesberger 230 Mt. Hermon Rd No. 203 Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831-288-5698 www.tscacademics.com

Pat Flanagan P.O. Box 2818 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 831-316-9001 www.woodfirewoodie.com

Salsa’s Taco Bar

Carlos Castro & Maria Elena Valencia 95 Mt. Hermon Rd Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831-438-2567 www.salsastacobar.com

Thank You to Our Renewing Members

Next Media Group The Pathfinder Companies Scotts Valley Performing Arts Scotts Valley Market Community Foundation

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Greek Comedy at SLV High School

Lucian of Samosata’s Dialogues of the Gods first 2 weekends in May

his student-directed production of “Dialogues of the Gods” will be performed Thursday - Sunday, May 2 though May 5 and Thursday – Sunday May 9 through May 12 at the San Lorenzo Valley High School Performing Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton. Originally written by Lucian of Samosata more than 2,000 years ago, the play mocks the Homeric concept of the Greek gods. Dialogues of the Gods are 26 dialogues ridiculing the “Homeric” conception of the Greek Gods. The play includes romance, gossip and betrayals and depicts the less

honorable side of the gods in a humorous way in a modernized version of Greek mythology. The show will be performed at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, May 2 to 11. Sunday matinees will begin at 2 p.m. May 5 and 12. General admission tickets are $10 and $8 for students, seniors and school staff. SLVHS Students with an ASB sticker $7. All tickets only $7 on Community Night, May 9.

Dialogues of the Gods Directed by Erik Bracken, Kayla Staats and Cassie Stipes Cast: • Zeus – Adrian Miller • Prometheus – Ryan Williams • Eros – Cody Esser • Hermes – Ben Hofvendahl • Ganymede – Jack Olson • Hephaestus – Stephen Bracken • Apollo – Madi Loftus • Poseidon – Kyle Rispoli • Helios – Ian Sugar • Hercules – Miles Viele • Asclepius – Dan Jeffrey • Paris – Jack Olson • Ares – Julian Espinoza • Dionysis – Miles Viele • Pan – Ryan Williams • Hera

– Elise Whisler • Aphrodite – Jessica Gnau • Selene – Anna Morris • Athena – Abi Young • Maia – Anna Morris • Leto – Kyra Slavich Production Team: • Stage Manager – Megan Pace • Costumes – Elizabeth Henrich & Theresa B. • Makeup – Shonnon M. & Megan Van Ausdall • Crew – John Spriggs • Lights – Bryan Dombroske & Kai Harbert • Sound – Sam Wylie & Sean D. • Props – Kelly G. & Leila Brandt • Assistant House Manager – Kenda Landers n For information: www.tinyurl.com/ slvhsdrama

Mother’s Day: Gaining A New Perspective

By Noel Smith – noel@cyber-times.com

his is the first year I will not have a mother to send flowers and a card to on Mothers Day. She is now gone having left us last September just missing her 95th birthday by less than two weeks. She is gone, but not forgotten. Memories come flooding back at the most unexpected times. I was in the shower at the gym the other day washing my hair. I had forgotten the plastic brush I normally use and started scrubbing my head using the tips of my fingers and my fingernails. Suddenly I remembered when I was very young,

that was the same feeling when my mother washed my hair as she gave me my Saturday night bath or when trying to keep ahead of the dirt and grime after a day of my playing outside. Other memories quickly followed. The feeling of responsibility when my

mother assigned me the task of drying and putting away the silverware, or that of helping her hang up the clothes in the backyard by taking the wet clothes out of the laundry basket and handing them to her. Or taking them from her when they were dry and putting them into the basket without dropping them or letting them touch the ground. (The first project I made in wood shop was a Laundry Fork for my mom.) “My Mom” page 23

My Mother at Crater Lake

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Exchange Club Honors Two Public Servants T T wo Scotts Valley city employees are being honored by the Scotts Valley Exchange Club at its annual police officer and firefighter of the year award dinner in on Friday, May 3. 2012 Police Employee of the Year he Scotts Valley Police Department has selected Officer Todd Whitehurst as the 2012 Exchange Club’s Police Employee of the Year. Despite the complexity of DUI arrests and the lengthy report process, Officer Whitehurst had 37 DUI arrests for the year of 2012. During one Todd Whitehurst 12-hour shift, Officer Whitehurst made three separate DUI arrests - something not done in over 20 years. In May 2012 during a traffic stop, Officer Whitehurst discovered a passenger was on parole. A vehicle search uncovered hundreds of documents belonging to victims of identity theft, and over a

thousand dollars of counterfeit money along with narcotics and paraphernalia. Officer Whitehurst’s calm, reassuring, patient and personable demeanor has been observed during his handling of several domestic violence cases reflecting a manner more commonly attributed to a veteran officer. In December 2012, Officer Whitehurst received a Chief’s Commendation for saving a man’s life when responding to a 9-1-1 call of a heart attack victim. Arriving in 30 seconds, Officer Whitehurst assessed the 50-year-old victim, radioed for Code 3 medical assistance and initiated CPR. Fire personnel arrived and deployed a defibrillator and the patient was saved and expected to make a full recovery. The heart attack victim is alive thanks to Officer Whitehurst’s rapid intervention and calm handling of the rescue effort. Officer Whitehurst’s pleasant personality, dedication to duty, great humility and many accomplishments in 2012, make him deserving to be our Exchange Club’s Police Employee of the Year.

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Scotts Valley Fire Protection District’s 2012 Firefighter of the Year he Scotts Valley Fire Protection District (SVFD) is pleased to name Marianne Marsano as its 2012 Firefighter of the Year. Marianne began her fire service career as a Fire Inspector Apprentice for the County of Santa Cruz, in 1985 then she joined the Freedom Fire Department as a Fire Inspector, Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician. In October of 1988, Marianne was Marianne Marsano hired by the SVFD as a Fire Inspector where she was responsible for conducting fire inspections and taking the appropriate action to get them corrected. She became known for her ability to communicate effectively with contractors, community groups and the public. On January 1, 1994, Marianne was promoted to Deputy Fire Marshal where

she was responsible for performing plan checks of construction projects and fire protection systems for code compliance. She conducted fire safety education programs and continued working with property owners, contractors, engineers, architects as well as City and County staff. On November 12, 2005, Marianne was promoted to Fire Marshal where she became responsible for the management of the fire district’s prevention program. She interpreted and enforced laws and regulations relating to fire and life safety. Marianne announced her retirement, effective March 30, 2013. The SVFD recognized Fire Marshal Marianne Marsano as its 2012 Firefighter of the Year for her nearly twenty- five years of dedicated and exceptional service to the Scotts Valley community. n ••• Exchange Club Board of Directors: Jane Armstrong • Rudy Cabigas • Alan Smith • Art Smith Joshua Warren • Marianne Marsano

Historic Redwood Trail Walk

Sponsored by the San Lorenzo Valley Museum

oin the Boy Scouts of America at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum Saturday, May 18, at 10 a.m. for a walk though a historic lumbering operation. The walk will take between two and two and a half hours and will feature a Park Ranger speaking about the history of the camp, the logging industry, tools, method of extracting wood from the mountainsides, etc. A self-guided, informative brochure

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How to Complain like a Champion M any of the pre-coaching conversations I have with people are filled with complaints. Complaints mostly about other people: “Bill’s cluttered workspace drives me nuts!” - “Jane is such a neat freak” - “I wish Mary would stand up for herself” “The boss never

says anything to the Sales guy when he’s late to meetings, but he dings me every time.” If they aren’t complaining about others, they complain about themselves: “Why do I keep saying ‘yes’ when I already have plenty to do?” I’m such a wimp. I just shut down when it even looks like an argument’s brewing.” If it’s not people, then it’s the system or the economy or something doing something to them. “Do you believe it? The bridge took my bumper out!” I don’t mind complaints. I do mind hearing the same complaint over and over and over again. I mind because I don’t like people to think they are victims. Luckily, many years ago, a colleague introduced me to three types of complaints that ended my days as a victim and began my reign as a champion complainer. Here’s what I learned. Recreational complaint. With this kind of complaint, there’s no intention to change or solve anything. There’s no

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request. My father-in-law in AZ complains about the weather: “It’s always blue skies. Our weather is boring!” My friend in Oregon complains: It’s another dreary day in Portland. I guess I’ll get my umbrella and take a walk.” No one takes these seriously. They can be annoying, but there’s little harm in them. They are more a conversation starter, more akin to social grease. Expressive complaint. Like the recreational complaint, there’s no intention to change or solve anything. There’s no request. “I can’t believe the new leader. He didn’t even send our department an invitation to the all staff meeting. He told our manager we were probably too busy because it was tax time.” There’s danger in this kind of a complaint. If this is as far as the conversation goes, it leaves both parties discouraged and in a mood of being a victim. It sucks the life out of the relationship and possibility. Committed complaint. Unlike the

previous two types, this complaint includes a request for a change. “I am sending a request by Friday to the CEO that no department is left out of any staff meetings.” No victims here. By the way, if you’d like to move an expressive complaint to a committed complaint, ask the complainer, “Do you have a request?” If they look at you funny, congratulations! You’ve interrupted the drift of the status quo. As a bonus, you may have been removed from the list of people to whom they complain. Hey, I just saved you 3 hours a week of energy-sucking time! Complain committedly. Make a request, listen for the response, (accept, decline or counteroffer). Do this and you’ll stop being a victim and start complaining like the champion I know you can be. n ••• Camille Smith Leadership Coach, Communication Specialist, Facilitator, Speaker, President, Work In Progress: www.wipcoaching.com Office: 831-685-1480

Once Upon a Mattress Playing at SVHS

Last three Performances May 3, 4 & 5

cotts Valley High School theater arts students presents the Scotts Valley High School’s production of “Once Upon a Mattress” which continues this weekend at the school student union, 555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley. The Tony-nominated musical is billed as a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea” with Broadway humor, romantic songs telling a story of royal courtship and comedy. If you thought you knew the story of ‘The Princess and The Pea,’ you may be in for a surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that, in fact, it wasn’t the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-

splitting shenanigans. Chances are you’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again. Directed by Naomi Rollins and Karin Babbitt with assistant director Sophi Todtz, the musical features Logan Thornley as Prince Dauntless, Victoria Scalla as Princess Winifred, Layne Ahlstrom as Queen Agravain and Riley Buffington as the Jester. Choreography is by Shannon Marie Kerr. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, also April 26-27 and May 3-4, with matinees 2 p.m. Sunday and May 5 and noon April 28, in the Student Union, 555 Glenwood Drive. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday through May 4. The Sunday matinee begins at noon at 2 p.m. May 5, the final show of the run. Tickets are $10 for students, $12 for general admission and tickers can be purchased at the door or at www.showtix4u. com. n

History 101

“Trail Walk” from page 17 The loop trail is 3.5 miles, steep at the beginning and NOT wheel chair or stroller friendly. We recommend that you wear closed toed shoes, bring a filled water bottle, trail snacks, a hat and sun screen. Please park in the lower parking lot between 9:30 and 9:45 am with the walk starting up by the Ranger’s House at 10 a.m. A trail patch is available for purchase at the reservation for $3.25 (including tax), cash only. For more information call (831) 338-8382 or email slvhm@cruzio.com. San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006, www.slvmuseum.com. n ••• Trail walk starts at the Boulder Creek Boy Scout Reservation 250 Scout Ranch Road, just off of Bear Creek Road, about 1 mile east of Boulder Creek. A $5.00 donation per family is appreciated.

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30. *George W. Bush is the ______ son of George H.W. Bush 35. Keats’ works, e.g. 37. Magnifying glass 39. Eastwood’s _____ Harry 40. Hippocrates’ promise 41. Monument to Buddha 43. Steam engine fuel 44. Of them 46. Prayer leader in mosque 47. Upper hand 48. “The Green ______” 50. Any thing 52. Ever, to a poet 53. Chapter 11 issue 55. Cranberry habitat 57. *Site of first shot of Civil War 60. New Hebrides 64. Something unusual, perhaps worthy of collecting

65. Exclamation of surprise 67. Back of mandible 68. Comprehend 69. Waste of time, in text lingo 70. Sheep-like 71. Not working 72. Clinton ___ Rodham 73. Dog-_____ book

42. Single-cell protozoan 10. Dwarf buffalo 11. *Father of American 45. Grass valued for hay for cattle Education, Horace 49. Driver’s aid ____ 51. *Non-interference 12. Layer doctrine creator, 15. Like risqué 1823 entertainment 54. *1954 Board of 20. Stretched circles Education opponent 22. “It’s no ___!” 56. Tropical fruit 24. Free from slavery 25. *Lincoln’s assassin 57. Voiceless consonant 26. *Known for potatoes, 58. Europe/Asia mountain DOWN divide it achieved statehood 1. Unsubscriber’s focus 59. ____ en scene in 1890 2. ____ fide, in bad faith 60. *15th Amendment 27. Block 3. Desert-like subject 29. Supposed giant 4. Coil of yarn 61. Gulf V.I.P. Himalayan 5. Type of horse-drawn 62. Ditty 31. Vegas cube carriage 63. CPO in auto industry 32. Wear away 6. Espied 64. Computer-generated 33. “All the world’s a 7. “___ the fields we imagery, acr. _____” go” 34. *Tippecanoe’s running 66. Garden cultivator 8. List of candidates mate 9. *FDR was only president elected to 36. Leg bone © Statepoint Media 38. Quarrel or argument more than two Answers www.tpgonlinedaily.com Scotts Valley Times / May on 201323/ »19

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.

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Co-dependents Anonymous

o-dependents Anonymous is a 12-step group for people who want healthy relationships and self esteem. Weekly meetings are offered free of charge in Santa Cruz and Watsonville. For a schedule and more information, go to www.coda.org or e-mail gratefulcoda@gmail.com or call (831) 469-6096.

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/ Speak Up When You’re Down Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A Capitola Road, Santa Cruz. ostpartum Depression is the acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this most common complication of group is for caregivers and childbirth, yet it often goes undiagnosed and untreated. If you are family members of people with Alzheimers pregnant or have recently had a baby, and have felt sad or anxious for more than two weeks, it’s time Tuesdays to speak up and get help. Women Care Drop in Cancer The good news is that Support depression is very treatable. Talk rop in Support Group is a with your midwife or doctor. You gathering for women with all are not alone, you are not to blame, types of cancer. We offer support and with help you will feel better. for women through all stages from diagnoses through treatment. For more information and a For more information or to comprehensive list of local resources for healing, please visit register call (831) 457-2273 www.speakupsantacruz.org.

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 Mondays coping: Share stories and receive PROFILE of Santa Cruz 9:00am-12:30pm, 2045 40th Ave. support from people who care. No registration required, please Clares St. Capitola call (831) 430-3000 eed help finding a job? Join PROFILE of Santa Cruz. Its free and it works. Last year 126 of its First Tuesdays each month Tail Wagging World of Dog members were placed in jobs, and we can help you too. Ongoing work- Ownership 6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, shops will cover resume writing, communication, and interview skills. 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa For more information, call profile Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.). at (831) 479-0393 or visit www. Ocean Gate Zen Center santacruzprofile.org.

Ongoing Events

Meal Solution Mondays

4:00pm-6:00pm, New Leaf Community Markets, 1210 41st Ave. Capitola (Also down town and at West side stores) ired of preparing the same meals? Get fresh ideas for easy-to-prepare, affordable, and nutritious main entrees from a member of the New Leaf Community Markets culinary team. A different recipe featured every Monday, ranging from meat dishes, to gluten-free, to vegan. Try a sample, get a recipe card, and learn tips for meal prep and leftovers. Featured recipes are posted on the New Leaf Community blog at www.newleafcommunity.com.

meditation schedule is Tues., Thurs. and for directions, please call 454-4024. 6:45 am; Fri. 9:00 am (followed by service) and Sat. 8:30 am with “Come As You Are Zen” at 9:00 am Second and Fourth Wednesdays Visit oceangatezen.org for more Freedom Forum Presents: info.

Sundays

Over-Eaters Anonymous

9:00am-10:15am, Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave. Sc. A is a 12-step support group for Constitution Classes those who wish to stop eating 7:00pm, Quaker Friends Meeting compulsively. All are welcome. First Tuesdays and House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Cruz Third Wednesdays each month For more information, visit http:// Free childcare with advance reservation by 5pm, Fridays. Call www.meetup.com/santacruzOrientations to Become (831) 429-7906. freedom-forum/ Advocates for Children North County, 5:30-7p.m., first Church Bible Study/Worship Tuesday of month (for location Thursdays 9:45am: Bible Study; 11:00: details contact Danielle at 761Worship, First Baptist Church 2956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 Capitola-Aptos 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos Rotary Club Meeting p.m., third Wednesday of the 12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course. ooking for a church? Come month at the CASA Office, 813 Contact Doug at 831- 724-9192 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville worship with us! or e-mail dnakashima@razzolink. ASA (Court Appointed com for more information. Special Advocates) of Santa Cruz County needs your help. Second Thursdays each month Volunteer 3-5 hours per week to provide support, guidance, and Veterans of Foreign Wars a powerful voice in court for 6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Cruz children who have been removed ommander Ronals Petty leads Wednesday May 8 the meetings. from their homes because of abuse NARFE Monthly Meeting For more information, call (831) 11:30am, Seascape Golf Club, 610 or neglect. Everyone welcome, 475-9804 men and bilingual folks especially Clubhouse Dr. Aptos encouraged. ARFE (National Active & Second and Fourth Thursdays To RSVP call 761-2956 retired Federal Employees) Ext. 102, or email Cabrillo Host Lions Club Chapter 54 meeting. Guest Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org 7:00pm at the Cabrillo Comspeaker is Reflexologist JoAnn munity Center, Aptos Village Tennent. She will share her expertise of Hand & Foot Second Tuesdays each month Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. ublic is invited to all programs. Reflexology, and it’s techniques Free Job Seek Workshop! Contact President Jess Allen to stimulate the body’s healing 6:00pm-7:00pm, Gateway Bible 831-684-2721 or Past President power. Church, 5000 Granite Creek Rd. Barbara Chamberlain at 831Cost of lunch is $17.00. Phil Scotts Valley 688-3356 for meeting/dinner For more information, visit reservations or information or visit Moriconi 831 464-3775 or Loraine Rath 724-6970. www.cabrillohostlions.org. http://hirewire.org

Dated Events

Freedom Forum Presents ‘Peddling Influence’

Third Thursday each month Friday May 10 (Parents, Families, and Friends of Pacific Speakers Association Fundraiser for Relay for Life Lesbians and Gays) 7:00pm, Firehouse on Soquel Dr. with Extra Large 7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. Aptos

Knights of Columbus Council ‘Mexican Feast’

peakers helping speakers get gigs. Call (831) 332-8221 for more information.

5:30 pm, dinner served at 6:00pm, Markey Hall, 7600 Soquel Dr. Aptos elebrate Memorial Day by dining with us! Knights of Columbus Council present a “Mexican Feast” prepared by Chef Adrianne SaldivarMeier. No host bar with soda, wine, beer and margaritas available. There will be musical entertainment. Cost is $15 for adults and $7 for children. Proceeds raised will be given to charities we support, including the Youth Scholarship Fund and the Parish Assistance Ministry. Reservations can be made by phone by calling Jerry at (831) 684-2879 or by e-mail at jer63jan@sbcglobal.net. Tickets will not be sold at the door. n

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First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz To learn more, call (831) 4274016 or visit www.pflagscc.org

our Bay and Ocean.Harry Satos company, E-N-ergy, has machine in Moss Landing which converts the waste into oil which is then used to fuel the boat. They will bring and demonstrate a working model of the converting machine. Call Jack at 688-0977 for information.

6:30 pm, Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave. Santa Cruz rom blatant falsifying of news to the lack of real integrity in the media, this 90 minute film exposes how deception, persuasion and money, instead of basic facts, Saturday May 25 may be shaping out opinions Susan Theiman VCUM and thoughts. Check out the trailer at www.wil- Memorial Estate Book Sale liamlewisfilms.com. Event is free, 8:00am, in front of Abbot’s Thrift donations appreciated. For more 6164 HWY 9 information, visit www.meetup. s a last request from com/santacruz-freedom-forum. Susan Theiman who had (831) 708-8626. volunteered at VCUM operating the Saturday Pantry for more than 25 years. Susan, a Felton Sunday May 19 resident, voracious reader and 12th Annual Spring Dog Festival librarian volunteer, left her 9:00am-2:00pm, Soquel collection of books to VCUM. Highschool A selection will be available for ontest with prizes, demonstra- this sale. tions, food, shopping, and fun! Admission fee: $10 per dog, $5 Monday May 27 per person.

7 pm – 10 pm at Village Fitness Center, 16A Seascape Village, Aptos (next to Seascape Foods) ance to the Extra Large band, enjoy appetizers, wine, local chocolates and Wednesdays Fridays desserts, silent auction, and Toastmasters: Clutterers Anonymous raffle with valuable prizes. All Speak for Success 5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & proceeds go to the American 12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Cancer Society. The event will Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz. take place from Tickets are $40 Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. ired of Clutter? Stuff piling or $75 for two and must be up? Support is available. CLA iving a business presenpurchased prior to the event. meeting every Friday. tation? Interviewing for For more info call 426-1868 FREE Reserve your tickets by calling a job? Improve your speaking 708-2323 or email: Kathy@ skills in a friendly, supportive SeascapePTandFit.com. Saturdays Zazen Instructions environment with Redwood For more information visit www. 6:30pm. 920 41st Ave. Suite Ramblers Toastmasters. Open to Aptos Certified Farmers Market SeascapePTandFit.com. B, Santa Cruz (next to Family all levels. 8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College, Drop-ins welcome. For more Cycling Center) Aptos. azen instruction 1st Tues of ea. information, call 831-335-3693. he Aptos Market, with over 80 Sunday May 12 vendors, is open year round, 29th Annual Mother’s Day month at 6:30 pm. Ocean Gate with the best selections of fresh Overeaters Anonymous Zen Center will be offering a 6 ‘Run for Shelter’ week class beginning Jan. 8 at 7:30 6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach fruits and vegetables, plants, 7:00 am, Ramsey Park, seedlings, flowers, local honey, #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos pm on Being Time. This will follow For more information, call (831) fresh eggs, fresh fish, artisan Watsonville a 30 min. meditation. Morning baked goods and gourmet foods. 429-7906 ive mom a gift of fit, come join In addition, family activities, us for the run. Pajaro Valley First Wednesday each month music, cooking demos by Shelter Services presents the 29th professional chefs, gardening annual “Run for Shelter”. Roses Child Welfare Review workshops, seasonal fairs and 6:00pm- 9:00pm 1400 Emeline events are a part of the market. for moms, goody bags, t-shirts, medals, prizes, music, food, and Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz. he orientation is designed to review fun! the child welfare system and to give Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market Download registration and sponsor 9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community Center, you a chance to have your question forms at www.pvshelter.org or call 360 Kings Village Drive answered by child welfare staff. (831) 728-5649. www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org To register to one of the meetings

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Wednesday May 15

Friday May 24

Aptos Sons In Retirement Luncheon Meeting

11:30am,Severinos Restaurant, 7500 Old Dominion Ct., Aptos rogram will be “The Clean Ocean Project”. Jim Holms with his boat scours and collects the large amounts of waste plastic contaminating

Your May Horoscope Announcements Artist Applications available for 2013 Open Studios Art Tour

he Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County is accepting artist applications for the 2013 Open Studios Art Tour online at www. zapplication.org. The deadline to apply is midnight on April 30th. For guidelines, visit openstudiosarttour.org/ applications-for-2013.

Ongoing Events Ongoing through May 30

Ageless Art at the Scotts Valley Senior Center

The Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley he Scotts Valley Senior Center is exhibiting art work created by the residents at Oak Tree Villa, under the guidance of Ageless Art Volunteer Gloria Daniel. The exhibit will be on view through May 30th. For further information, contact the Ageless Art Project at (831) 459-8917 x208.

Everyday

Bob Finegan’s Wooden Box Show at Aptos Library

11:00am-7:00pm, Aptos Library he display consists of about 25 decorated small boxes illustrating the use of marquetry, fancy veneers, copper panels that have been treated with chemicals to yield unusual patterns, and other techniques.

Everyday

Local Art at Zizzo’s Coffee

7:00am-5:00pm, Zizzo’s Coffee, 3555 Clares St. Capitola njoy the beautiful artwork of local talented artists. For more information, contact Zizzo’s Coffee at (831) 477-0680.

Tuesdays

BINGO

6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. Buy-In $25. Also, we have a special BINGO, celebrating our 2nd anniversary, on Sept. 28 at 6:30. Buy-in only $15. www.soquelsports.com

band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No cover. Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for Non-profit events (donations are tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org Thursdays Modern Square Dancing Class 7:00pm, German-American Hall Santa Cruz, 230 Plymouth Call (831) 726-7053 or e-mail caller4u@razzolink.com for more information!

Last Thursdays each month

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr. his is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango. Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, call Michael (831) 239-2247.

First Fridays each month

sraeli, Iranian, and Palestinian great musicians coming together for an Writers and Poets Open Mike 2:00pm-4:00pm, Porter Memorial amazing musical journey of mystical, meditative and peaceful message. Library, 3050 Porter St. Soquel (no meeting Jan., July, Aug. or Dec.) For more information, call (831) riters and Poets are invited 479-344. Student/Senior: $15, to a new monthly open mike Tickets $20 in advance, and $25 at the door. Advance tickets can by reading series. Come and read purchased at www.drorsinai.com. your fiction, essays, or poetry. For more information, call Jean at (831) 475-4221 Saturday May 4

Your ruler, Mercury, whizzes through your chart this month, Gemini, from the 2nd to 16th, where you are working behind the scenes to finalize details, and then into your sign from the 16th to the 29th. Here you are most articulate and witty, and what you speak or write about will have the world hanging on your every word. But it is not all about work and of course, there is time for fun too, certainly from the 9th onwards. Here you are lucky financially and in love and enjoy meeting new people. Consider carefully when you are given what could be a golden opportunity.

Saturdays

You have to be forceful and assertive only when you are dealing with people who are in an entrenched position. Try to be diplomatic, but if this does not work, then more vocal persuasion may help. There are important issues at stake and you want to get it right. Your success lies in getting the work life balance right, and it is all too easy to be pulled in opposite directions. Breakthroughs can occur just after the first week or at the end of May. Your creativity is heightened by current influences and you have renewed energy.

Fourth Saturdays each month

Live Jazz and Local Art at Zizzo’s Coffee

Dated Events Thursday May 2 Saturday May 4

Aptos High School Presents: Guys and Dolls

First and Third Fridays

Friday Shakespeare Club

10:30am-12:30pm, First Congregational Church, 900 High St. Santa Cruz For more information, visit www.fridayshakespeare.org, call Kris at (831) 421-0930 or Nanette at (831) 438-3615.

Friday May 3

Fantastic Ukulele Event

7:30pm, Mello Center, 250 E. Second Fridays each month Beach St. Watsonville tarring the president of the Uke Big Band Dance Club Santa Cruz, The Ukulele 7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-County Lady, and more! Lessons and demonSenior Center 829 Bay Ave, strations from the Ukulele lady will Capitola be at 6:00pm. Please come with your allroom dancing to live ukulele and lets have a great time. music by The 10th Ave. $5.00 donation requested. For Band. Refreshments, large more information, contact Barbara floor, friendly atmosphere, free Wednesdays at (831) 239-7258. parking. Open to the publicPeninsula Banjo Band singles welcome! 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, Suggested donation, $6 per Saturday May 4 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose person. Proceeds benefit MCSC. orty-seven years of performing For more information, call (831) Playing for Peace in the Bay Area, over 250 8:00pm, Temple Beth El, 3055 476-4711. popular tunes. Come see our Porter Gulch Rd. Aptos

Sunday May 5 Santa Cruz Clay

11:00am-5:00pm, Bargetto Winery, 3635 N. Main St. Soquel 11:30am-1:30pm, Zizzo’s Coffee, ver 25 local potters and clay 3555 Clare’s St. Capitola artists will show and sell their isten to live jazz featuring art at Bargetto Winery out front members of the Santa Cruz Jazz and in the pleasant courtyard Society. So many talented musicians setting overlooking Soquel Creek. and singers! And an exhibit of local Wine tasting will be available. art will be featured 7 days a week. Event is free and open to all ages. For more information, contact Christine Shelton-Anderson at The Christian Youth Theatre (755) 544-5651. presents the Musical

7:00 pm May 2 & 3, 2 pm May 4, First Friday Art Tour Performing Arts Center 100 Mariner he First Friday Art Tour Way is a Santa Cruz Institute eaturing a full orchestra and of Contemporary Arts event, such memorable songs as “If managed in conjunction with I Were a Bell”, “Luck Be a Lady”, the participating art venues. The and “Adelaide’s Lament”. event takes place year-round For more information and and illuminates some of the most reserved tickets find the link at talented local artists from local aptoshs.net. Tickets sold at the galleries. door will be subject to availability. To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)

Production of: The Jungle Book Also May 11 and 12 The Louden Nelson Community Theatre, 301 Center St. Santa Cruz Tickets are available for purchase at cytsantacruz.com.

Sunday May 5

Tour an Outstanding Rhododendron Garden in Aptos 1:00pm, Monte Toyon Camp and Conference Center, 220 Cloister Lane, Aptos heck out beautiful summer hybrids like the Maddenii Series rhododendrons My Lady. My Guy, Mi Amor, Owen Pierce, and more! There is no charge for admission.

Wednesday May 8 13th Annual Fairways for Kids Golf Classic

njoy a sunny afternoon of gold, lunch and special treats. End the day with a festive buffet dinner. A highlight of the event will be a silent auction of locally donated treasures, a live auction, emceed by Supervisor Bruce McPherson, featuring golf opportunities, resort and vacation stays, and other gifts. For more information, use contact information above and/or go to our website: www.hospicesantacruz.org/ make-a-difference/friends-of-hospice

Friday May 10

Mother’s Day Crafts at the Library

3:00pm-5:00pm, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Main Library sing pages from old and discarded books, we will be making beautiful paper flowers for Mother’s Day. Teens will be able to give their mother something beautiful and hand-made that will stand the test of time. This event is open to all individuals over the age of 10. For more information, contact Hannah Clement at (831) 768-3407. n

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

This is a time for renewing friendships and discovering new ones. It is when you share a problem or a situation that you can get a more sensible viewpoint on it, often something that you may have overlooked. There are two eclipses this month, one on the 10th and the other on the 25th. At this time, the Full Moon in Sagittarius brings you hope and expansiveness. You want to feel more challenged as a current job may bore you, especially if it is all too familiar. soon you will be looking for a step up the ladder, and not before time!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

You are more at home with life than you have been for a long time as it has felt like an uphill struggle for long enough. But now you have found a balance and know exactly what your limitations are and instead of struggling against them you learn to live within them. You are little dismissive of those who are continuing to strive and the art of gratitude and appreciation now seems so much more attractive. This is not to say that challenges and one or two high points mark this as a pretty special month for you.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

This is a good time to make concrete changes and rearrangements of a practical nature. If you are planning home improvements, decorating etc. you get inspiration from a variety of places but you are drawn to the natural world. Trips away are particularly appealing, especially to a totally different environment. If this is not possible then you will be surfing the internet and make some wonderful discoveries. Your love life is lively and demanding too, especially in the first week where meetings with a new of your life certainly blows away the cobwebs!

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Although you maybe torn between two equally attractive possibilities in the first week, it is simply a matter of being patient to see that one option is going to work out better than the other. Still, you enjoy dealing with both possibilities. Later this month you are very involved with either a new or existing relationship. You may need to build bridges and decide what is most important so a certain amount of change in your lifestyle could be necessary. Discussing your future plans is a wonderful way of making possibilities and dreams real.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

While at the start of this month, you see that your desired path is blocked and held up in some way, this is temporary, and in fact buys you more time for some other initiatives you are involved with. You have seen that it is not always necessary to know exactly how things are gong to work out, and being flexible makes a lot of sense. Soon your ruler, Jupiter, will be changing signs but for now, keep an open mind and allow your learning to continue. You may be teaching a few things too! In the final week, relationships become a major factor. It is looking good for a more committed partnership or tying the knot.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

The first week brings you good things and luck as you combine your own intuitions with the way a certain situation is developing by itself. All it takes is a nudge in the right direction, but specifically, talking to those who need to repay a favour in some way. If you don’t ask, you don’t get. Also, around the 10th your ability to be a genius is evident. That creative thinking allows you to hit upon a brilliant idea that could be quite life changing. But you don’t rush in and instead do your homework. It all depends what your long term intentions are.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

While initially, you are juggling both your working life and non working life, you work through the demands to find an amicable solution. Think about what you would prefer more of and try and bring this in, rather than rage against what you don’t want. This way, you let the Universe know what your ideal situation could be. As important eclipses are occurring in May, it is worth noting both the 10th and the 25th in your diary. The former can take you to the past and the latter puts you in touch with others on your wavelength who share your hopes and dreams.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Travel and variety are important just now. You don’t refuse an invitation and you enjoy small discussions without getting too deeply involved. It is fine for you just to play around the edges. You are likely to avoid those who are too demanding and instead get more from the kind of folk who are upbeat if a little shallow. This is not the time to get stuck in any situation which ties you down, but is brilliant for buying and selling, being commercially and business savvy. From the last week of May, your focus on family and your domestic life brings you down to earth in the best possible way.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

This is a key time for you from a financial perspective. While you have a desire to be sensible you also have a need for what is both tasteful and luxurious, which means that you will have to be clever about cutting corners. You welcome more stability and certainty and find that the temporary nature of a job you may have is now more settled and long lasting which certainly helps. On the down side, you may feel a little stuck in a rut in which case, it is time for bringing in new ventures and excitement. Turning points around the 10th and 25th can bring clues about where you are headed.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Several things come together for you this month, Taurus. Not only is it the time of year for your birthday but important eclipses in the most personal part of your chart show that change has been long overdue for a different lifestyle which is more in keeping with your talents. You feel more in touch with what makes you special and an individual and it is certainly worth blowing your own trumpet. What you find so easy, others really struggle with so it can be hard to recognize how clever you are at times. You are likely to be making a commitment in a new direction especially at the end of May.

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One Hundred Twenty Days And Counting Your Supervisor Says … By Bruce McPherson, 5th District Supervisor

he first four months as Supervisor of the Fifth District have been full of listening, learning, and a growing appreciation of the Fifth District. Entering office, I knew a diversity of pressing issues needed to be addressed. The issues range in scale from local neighborhood problems to statewide issues and from potholes to policies. I have been very pleased with the response to the San Lorenzo Valley Town Hall meetings held in Boulder Creek, Felton, and Ben Lomond. Combined, about 300 people attended a meeting to review their community’s Town Plan. The energy, enthusiasm, and ideas were impressive. San Lorenzo Valley residents are ready to dig in! My mission is to work with the residents to organize and support their specific ideas and community projects in the coming year. You will be hearing much more on these projects in the coming month. I would like to give you a sampling of accomplishments for these first four months: • Successfully advocated for the restoration of weekend bus service to Big Basin State Park to allow visitors to experience our oldest State Park without reliance on a car. • Along with Treasurer Fred Keeley,

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supported a proposal for a property tax deferral for low-income seniors and the disabled. The first community meeting to assist seniors with their applications was held at the Senior Center in Highlands Park. Held Town Plan meetings in Felton, Ben Lomond, and Boulder Creek -- attended by about 300 residents -- to discuss community priorities and concerns. Voted to move forward with a Library Master Plan that lists a new library in Felton as the first priority, while also making improvements at the Boulder Creek, Scotts Valley, and other branch libraries. Convened County staff to assist in discussions on the feasibility of consolidating the Lompico and San Lorenzo Valley Water Districts. These talks are continuing. Held 16 open-hour constituent meetings in Felton, Scotts Valley, and Boulder Creek. Moved forward with plans for sewer service to replace failing septic systems in the Rolling Woods area off Graham Hill Road. Worked with the Sheriff’s Office and the California Department of Forestry on illegal woodcutting and

encampments in the San Lorenzo Valley. • Assisted efforts to develop a new entrance, parking, visitor’s center, and other amenities at Castle Rock State Park. • Moved forward with Community Choice Aggregation to study whether it is appropriate for our region to purchase and generate our own power, which could have tremendous economic and environmental benefits. All four cities and the County are working together to do a feasibility study. The San Lorenzo Valley Water District and the Soquel Creek Water District are also enthusiastic about partnering on the project. • Appointed and reappointed 30 Fifth District residents to county commissions. • Addressed dozens of neighborhood concerns, including road, garbage, animal, noise, and environmental problems. In the next few months, I will focus on following up on the Town Hall meetings. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at: bruce.mcpherson@co.santa-cruz. ca.us or at 454-2200. I look forward to representing and working with you. n

Support Group for Women Starting in Boulder Creek

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eeling depressed or anxious? You’re not alone A free “Hopeful and Naturally Healing Women’s Support Group” will begin Saturday, May 18 from 3-5 p.m. with free childcare available and will continue with regular meetings on the third Saturday of each month This support group is for ANY woman who lives with depression, anxiety and/or bipolar disorder. (Medical diagnosis NOT required) Whether on medication or not, this is for those who wish to explore NATURAL, safe, holistic lifestyle alternatives for improving these mood challenges in a positive, uplifting atmosphere. This group is also a place to create new friendships. The free “Hopeful and Naturally Healing Women’s Support Group” is Co-facilitated by Dyane Leshin-Harwood and Linda Lininger, a longtime Boulder Creek resident. Dyane is founder of the Ben Lomond-based Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) of Santa Cruz County. Dyane facilitated DBSA support

group meetings for two years. The purpose of these meetings is to provide a free, peer-to-peer women’s support group in our community. Women need a safe, confidential, uplifting and encouraging place to discuss their mood challenges and they also can benefit greatly from learning how to explore incorporating safe, natural and holistic alternatives to improving their mood disorders, i.e. depression, anxiety and/or bipolar disorder. This support group will be meeting on the third Saturday afternoon of each month. The first meeting will be Saturday, May 18 from 3-5 p.m. at the Boulder Creek United Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder Street in the Community Room NOTE: This support group is not intended to replace medical supervision of any kind and is not intended to replace the need for professional therapy. For more information please email Dyane Leshin-Harwood at dyane@baymoon.com

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I remembered the look of happiness on my mothers face when our family was able to purchase a washing machine that in addition to the wash tub, also had a spinning tub on the side to take the water out of the wash before hanging it up to dry. This meant we didn’t have to wring out the wash by hand or run it through the wringer that was powered by a long handle with my mother or me on the other end. There were memories of potato pancakes (made of leftover mashed potatoes) or fried oatmeal (made of leftover oatmeal cereal), the endless number and varieties of casseroles (chipped beef, tuna, asparagus, green bean, etc.) and pork chops served with white gravy over potatoes all provided to a family that gathered together for dinner each night. My mother not only served her family, she and her family served their country. Mom had a husband that served in WWII, a son and granddaughter that served in the cold war, a son that served in the Peace Corps, a daughter that counseled women in prison, a grandson that served in the Gulf War and now a great grandson that is currently serving in the Mideast.

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t is very clear to us that Patch was once someone’s loved companion. Unfortunately, once doesn’t always mean forever. Just days ago, on his eighth birthday, this three-legged Boxer mix awaited his day to die in a rural shelter. The heart-breaking reality is that many senior animals slip through the cracks of life and find themselves in these sad situations. Loving owners have moved on, apathetic owners have taken over and soon these sweet animals find themselves languishing in a shelter when they should be spending their golden years with people who love them. Through a village of caring animal lovers on Facebook, the Santa Cruz SPCA was alerted of Patch’s plight. People that had never even met this boy could see and feel his need and immediately took action to help, volunteering to make the two hour trip to get him here. He was reported to be a perfect passenger. Patch is extremely friendly and although he wiggles and wags, he’s very gentle and docile. Family dogs don’t come much better than this! When swarmed by a group of small barking dogs he politely ignored them and respectfully greeted the three larger dogs he met on leash. We feel that he would do fine in a multi-dog home with a small or large dog. Although he’s thinner than he should be, Patch is considered a large dog and weighs about 50 lbs. Ideally, he should fill out to be around 55 lbs. If you would like to help animals like Patch 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

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