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Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center (SCMAC) supports and encourages the arts through education, exhibition and cultural activities. Centrally located in the San Lorenzo Valley, they serve a large mountainous region ... Full Story page 4
San Lorenzo Valley High School Grads Around 1900 in the San Lorenzo Valley, students were served by many small one-room schoolhouses. One of these schools, Alba School on Alba Road in Ben Lomond is currently used as a community center and community library. During the 1920’s and 1930’s, Boulder Creek housed the only high school in the Valley. Full Story page 5
Scotts Valley High Graduates Scotts Valley High School (SVHS) was founded in 1999 and graduated its first senior class in 2003. SVHS is an accredited high school for grades 9–12 located in the City of Scotts Valley. Enrollment for the academic
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he Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center (SCMAC) supports and encourages the arts through education, exhibition and cultural activities. Centrally located in the San Lorenzo Valley, they serve a large mountainous region that stretches from Santa Cruz to Los Gatos providing a venue for cultural activities, exhibition space and arts education programming for our membership and the
classes and specialty workshops. Join the SCMAC for good times and friendships through art. A Closer Look
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top, slow down, take a closer look at the details around you. Focus on the piece of the whole that catches your eye. This exhibit entices the viewer to feel the texture and breathe in the color.
Super Summer Art Camp for Kids iscover a world filled with inspirational art projects that will unleash your child’s creativity. Our weeklong Summer Art Camp classes encourage artistic expression, art appreciation, understanding, imagination and fun for kids ages 6 – 12 and Tweens & Teens. Exciting art classes with paint, clay, pastels, printmaking, found objects and
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much more! Students have adventurous experiences looking at, talking about, and making art. An experienced team of fun and creative professional educators who are also practicing artists teaches youth art classes.
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Drawing and Painting Nature with Brenda Berg Grades three and up will learn to create compositional depth using light and shadow, perspective and proportion. We will look at and discuss artworks by Modern and contemporary artists including John James Audubon, Remedios Varo and Suzuki Kiitsu. Session II: It’s Like Magic
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amp classes for ages 6-12 are $150 Members / $160 Non-Members plus a $15 Materials Fee. A sliding scale fee is available for families in need. Please call 831-336-4ART. Lunch: 12:00-12:30pm. Campers attending both morning and afternoon sessions will have a supervised lunch break from 12:00 – 12:30 pm at Ben Lomond Park. Please pack a nutritional lunch and snacks that do not require microwaving or refrigeration. Session I: Reach For The Sky
Things that Fly with Lori Wilson Join us this summer as we discover and create Things that Fly. Take a look at
Planet Earth: Reuse, Recycle, Recreate! with Brenda Berg Exploring a rich mix of drawing, painting and recycled materials, campers will choose from a wide array of textures, colors and tricks of the trade to magically recreate exciting works of art–while learning about the environment and how their art can help save the planet. Finding New Dimensions in Clay with Jennifer Hennig This class is designed for beginners and continuers for the love of the clay mentals of working with clay all the way through glazing it! “MAC” page 16
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San Lorenzo Valley High School Grads
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round 1900 in the San Lorenzo Valley, students were served by many small one-room schoolhouses. One of these schools, Alba School on Alba Road in Ben Lomond is currently used as a community center and community library. During the 1920’s and 1930’s, Boulder Creek housed the only high school in the Valley. Students from Felton usually took the train down to Santa Cruz to attend high school. Ben Lomond students often rode
School Honors ewsweek’s 2014 America’s Top 5 percent High Schools,; In 2013, Scotts Valley High School was honored with the California Distinguished High School;
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Report, 2013; Honor Roll School, CA Business for Education Excellence Scholar School 2012, 2009, 2007; Signature School Enterprise Award, Grammy Foundation, 2011; Top 5% of Schools, Newsweek Magazine, 2010; Honorable Mention, California Distinguished School, 2009; California League of High Schools, 2009 and has the highest Academic Performance Index (API) scores of all non-charter schools grade 9-12 in Santa Cruz County.
Scotts Valley High School Class of 2015 James Merlo, Valedictorian ames Merlo, son of Agnes and Scott Merlo and older brother of Reilly Merlo, has attended Brook Knoll Elementary, SVMS, and SVHS, where he is currently an International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate. James has played, coached, and umpired baseball, eventually joining SVHS’s team and becoming the 2014 All
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Varsity Captain. As a committee member of the local American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, he has worked with the community to raise
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of Boulder Creek High School and Elementary School. There was an elementary school serving Felton and Ben Lomond and those students were in the Santa Cruz High School District. “SLV” page 10
over 100,000 dollars for cancer research. James will major in Chemical Engineering with a focus on biochemical processes at this fall. Nicholas Heath, Salutatorian ick Heath, Salutatorian for the class of 2015, has been known for his academic excellence throughout his education at Baymonte Christian School and Scotts Valley High School. Nick has managed to balance SVHS’ most rigorous International Baccalaureate courses with the stresses of being a varsity cross country and track athlete. His senior year, Nick served as SVHS’ team captain for both sports, placed 2nd in the Central
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country, and became Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League champion in the 3200m for the second year in a row with a SVHS record time of 9:24. Aside from his education and athletics, Nick also earned Eagle Scout rank from Boy Scout Troop 614 after building Camp: Redwood Glen. Nick’s success is due in no small part to the support of his parents, Mark and Joanne Heath. Nick will be majoring in business California and will run on their NCAA division-1 cross country team this fall. (172 words) Story By Principal Valerie Bariteau and Assistant Principal Michael Hanson Scotts Valley Times / June 2015/ 5
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Fundraising Dinner at Scopazzi’s
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et your taste buds ready for a tantalizing array of pastas (Gluten-free entrees are also available) and your sense of fun for the excitement of live and silent auctions at Scopazzi’s Restaurant in Boulder Creek on Thursday, June 18, 2015. Supervisor Bruce McPherson will serve as the auctioneer. Live auction items include a whalewatching tour, a Mount Hermon Zipline tour, two tickets to the Mountain Park Foundation’s Lobster Feed, and a Disney-themed “Frozen” playhouse. Among the silent auction items are entertainment packages, family packages,
local artisans, and wine-tasting tours. “This is a fun, eagerly anticipated annual event that generates much-needed funds that go toward keeping the museum open to the public on a donation basis, rather than charging an entrance fee,” said Lynda Phillips, the museum’s executive director. She explains that the funds also sponsor local historian lectures about San Lorenzo
silent auction auction You may purchase advance tickets at the museum or through their website: www. slvmuseum.com For more information, call 831-338-8382 or visit the museum website.
bring in traveling exhibits from nationally recognized and local museums, and host family activities.
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aya Drechsler, a 15-year-old sophomore at Scotts Valley High School, has been selected by the prestigious California State Summer School for the Arts
(CSSSA) to be a member of their Class of 2015. Every year CSSSA, located in Valencia, California, selects 500 students out of thousands of applicants to participate in one of
seven departments dedicated to the performing arts. The four-week long intensive summer program brings together professional artists and talented young students. Former students include James Franco, Zac Efron, Katharine McPhee and Taylor Lautner. Maya Drechsler Applicants undergo a highly competitive screening The students who are chosen receive a $3,450
scholarship toward the program’s $5,000 tuition. In February, a video of Maya playing the acoustic and electric guitars was submitted as a sample of her musical talent. Last week she received a letter from CSSSA congratulating her on her acceptance into the Music Department. In addition to the opportunity to experience the mentoring of leading professional musicians, she will earn 3 units of California be awarded the Governor’s Arts Scholars Medallion. The Governor’s Arts Scholars Medallion is the State’s highest distinction for artistically talented youth.
Call for Donations of Backpacks and School Supplies for Low Income and Homeless Children MOUNT HERMON – Lynda and Kidz Backpack Project is planning to distribute 750 backpacks of school supplies to homeless and low-income children in Santa Cruz County. The project announced it is gathering new or gently used backpacks as well as donations to cover the cost of school supplies in preparation for the 2015-2016 school year. Each $25 donation one backpack. Donations will be collected through July 31. Lynda and Kidz Backpack Project was established in 2003. This is its 12th year assisting families throughout Santa Cruz County. The project distributes school backpacks to homeless and low-income children through its partners: the Rebele Santa Cruz 6 / June 2015 / Scotts Valley Times
Shelter, Homeless Services Center, Walnut Avenue Women and Children’s Shelter, Harbor Light Church, St. Andrews Episcopal Church and the Elm Street Mission. To date, a total of more than 2,300 recipients
please contact Lynda Hall (email kidzbackpacks@gmail.com, or call 831.332.6371. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 97, Mount Hermon, CA 95041. the True Olive Connection in Santa Cruz and Aptos, Deluxe Foods of Aptos, Felton Nails and the Scotts Valley Market. Additional information about the Lynda and Kidz Backpack Project is available at backpackproject.info.
at Skypark page on Facebook. If you Kiwanis of the Valleys iwanis of the Valleys will be presenting would like to volunteer at the concerts, deserving students our various club please contact the club at: http://www. awards at upcoming graduation and end kiwanisofthevalleys.org/ Kiwanis meets 7:00am every of school years ceremonies. These include the Mike Smith Scholarship and Grabill Wednesday morning at Bruno’s BBQ. The Scholarship awards which are given to second Wednesday of each month is an two graduating high schools seniors, the evening meeting at Bruno’s at 6:30 pm. We Citizenship Award to a SVHS student and invite you to join us in doing good works Most Improved Student awards at the SV in the SV and SLV communities. Middle School. Scotts Valley Exchange Club The club held a work day on 5/16 to refurbish our mobile stage. It will be a busy summer for the stage, as club members will of the Year, Blue and Gold Event. be setting it up for use at the Relay for Life The club has been hosting this (Skypark) on June 5-6, SVHS and SVMS event for more than 35 years. graduation ceremonies (SVHS football Honorees were Dennis - Petteys, Scotts Valley Fire tival (Skypark) 6/27-6/28, Scotts Valley’s Protection District’s Fire4th of July celebration (Skypark) and our Mike Dean is Scotts Valley 3 Music at Skypark concerts on 7/26, Police Employee of the Year. 8/30 and 9/27. A full house celebrated the trePreparation for Music at Skypark continues full speed responders. Supervisor ahead. We are happy that several John Leopold, new sponsors have Representatives joined the ranks of Assembly of the returning p e r s o n sponsors, but Monning and we are always Senator Stone looking for more. By Jim Melehan were in attendance Please visit the Music
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as were Mayor Dene Bustichi & City Council member Donna Lind. The club meets the 4th Wednesday of each month, 5:30 at Bruno’s. Enjoy a speaker of local interest. All are welcome! The Valley Women’s Club he Redwood Mountain Faire is THE exciting news right now! This wonderful community event is May 30-31 at Roaring Camp, and is a major fundraiser
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service organizations. Thanks to over 350 Faire, and to the support of local businesses that provided sponsorships, auction items and discounts, Faire tickets are very reasonable (and discounted online before the weekend of the Faire), AND $50,000 Check out the beautiful new website, www.redwoodmountainfaire.com, and click on “Experience the Faire” for an amazing 22 bands on two stages, and over 45 booths with juried arts and crafts booths. There are booth is back, as are the craft activities and the Aztec Dancers; and, this year The Banana Slug String Band will be performing on Sunday. “Valley Clubs” page 16
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Kids Camps
Ideal Summer Camps Solution For Parents and Kids
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ith the summer vacations here and the kids becoming restless, many parents start looking for ways to keep their kids busy. This is when a summer camp comes to their rescue. Summer camps allow children to indulge in fun activities like swimming, hiking, horse riding, sailing, etc., and therefore prove to be an ideal solution for such
You should consider a few important things before sending your kid to a camp. Kids generally do not like to change their way of living and have problems adjusting to the new surroundings, particularly when they are required to stay away for home, even if it is for a very short duration. Though some kids take to the idea of staying away from home easily, but there are some for whom changing their routine might be problematic. In such a case, you should try to send your kid to a camp where some of his/her friends are also going. This will enable your kid to easily settle in the new surroundings, without feeling lost and alone. When picking a camp for your kid, there are a few things to bear in mind. All
both the kids as well as the parents. On the one hand, kids have lots of fun while they learn how to make their own and even do their own laundry. And, on the other hand, parents can relax at home, enjoy their free time and do things they generally cannot do because they do not have the time to do, such as, for example, reading a book, watch a movie, take a nap or even visit a friend.
Nowadays, camps focus on a particular area such as language, art, football or science. Language programs are becoming increas-
ingly popular because, apart from having fun, kids can learn a new language and enjoy a beautiful landscape at the same time.
health. In the majority of the cases, camps have a doctor or some kind of nurse to act if
Monte Vista Horsemanship Camp 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-206-9707 e-mail: MVEquestrian@gmail.com web: www.montevistaequestrian.com The week-long Horsemanship Camp at Monte Vista Christian School is a wonderful opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and learning about horses. We have wonderful school horses for riders of every experience level. summer camp experience! Call Cassie Belmont at (831) 206-9707, email or visit for more information today!
SummerQUEST Recreational Day Camp 325 Marion Ave., Ben Lomond, 95005 Phone: 831-336-8220 Fax: 831-336-8280 Camp Director: Brandy Shaw e-mail: slvquest@comcast.net web: slvquest.com swimming at SLV pool and outdoor science exploration at local private, county and state parks. Visit our website for more information 8 / June 2015 / Scotts Valley Times
something happens. Of course, if your kid requires a special type of medicine, you must let the camp’s main responsible know
the camp has specialized personnel with lifesaving techniques and CPR, just in case an accident takes place. Nevertheless, you do not have to worry. The majority of the camps are very safe. If you send your children to a summer camp, you will be sure that they are going to have a very good time, surrounded by many children of their age. It is a good opportunity for them to make new friends and learn to share with others. You will not regret sending your children to a summer camp, and you will want to send them again the next year because it is for sure they will ask to go to it again.
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Jim Booth Swim School >ÀÛiÞÊ7iÃÌÊ* ]Ê-> Ì>Ê ÀÕâÊUÊ Ê- >«iÊ ÕL]Ê >« Ì > 7>ÌÃ Û iÊ ` ÀÊEÊ"ÕÌ` ÀÊ* à 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 babies in the water.” There are now 3 locations to serve you: Watsonville, Santa Cruz’s Harvey West Park and In Shape in Capitola. For more information call Jim Booth Swim School at (831)722-3500 or visit www.jimboothswimschool.com.
Camp Boardwalk
Summer Day Camp
400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone: 831-460-3324 Fax: 831-460-3336 e-mail: youthsales@beachboardwalk.com web: www.beachboardwalk.com/camp An exciting new summer day camp for kids ages 6 - 14. Experience the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk like never before! Go behind-the-scenes of your favorite amusement park to create memories that will last a lifetime. In addition to scheduled ride times, kids will learn magic tricks, draw with our caricaturist, compete in a 9 week-long sessions. Full-day, and half-day sessions available. See ad on back page
West Performing Arts
June 15-Aug. 14
Theatre and Arts Classes
526 Broadway St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone: 831-425-9378 Director: Terri Steinmann e-mail: classes@westperformingarts.com web: westperformingarts.com WEST Performing Arts provides youth and families a creative outlet and training dance, voice, improv and circus classes and productions, for ages 5-19 years, prioritizing educational experiences in literature, performing, and creative arts. WEST partners with Santa Cruz Shakespeare on an annual Summer Teen Acting Conservatory. From circus skills to acting intensives, WEST has a role for everyone. Classes held at Broadway Playhouse (Ocean St. & Broadway), The Circle Church (California Ave & Errett Cir), and Harbor High School (Soquel & La Fonda). Scotts Valley Times / June 2015/ 9
Community News
‘The Madwoman of Chaillot’ BEN LOMOND — Mountain Community Theater proudly presents “The Madwoman of Chaillot,” a political satire highlighting the clash of greed & unchecked corporations against the freethinkers, artists & dreamers, written by Jean Giraudoux, and adapted by Maurice Valency. Directed by renowned theater veteran Kylan Thureockes. The Madwoman of Chaillot was written as the Nazis occupied Paris & were determined to undermine the vibrant artist population, raze the city and construct a new “modern” city free of dissent and void of emotion. The current French government was deporting Jewish people. France was in shambles. Giraudoux captures the essence of the common person no longer in control of their destiny, a feeling of human disconnection and the rise of corenvironmental and artistic. Power was in the hands of few and dreams were
The dynamic cast features Shane Johnson as the Rag Picker, Michael La
orful cast of characters, the play speaks to environmental concerns, the folly of greed, good over evil, and the power of individualism. Enter the eccentric Countess
Aurelia, the Madwoman of Chaillot, who actively opposes the corrupt developers and the destruction their greedy scheme could have on the community. Aurelia, a dreamer who believes that people are good and generous, enlists a bohemian army of like-minded locals including “The Rag-Picker” and her circle of fellow Countesses, all Madwomen in spirit. Together they wage battle against the evildoers to protect their home. With humor and humanity, this play reminds us that everyone can make a difference, and that no cause need be helpless.
A central high school for all valley students was built on the present Felton site and when it opened in 1954, this was the were all educated together in one high school with a graduating class of 22 students. Today the High School houses 1037 students and the total district enrollment is 3013 students including the Middle School, two Elementary Schools, district Charter School and continuation High School. n San Lorenzo Valley High School Class of 2015 10 / June 2015 / Scotts Valley Times
the Prospector, Scott McKay as the Baron, Liz Hodgin as Countess Aurelia, and Rita Wadsworth as Madame Constance. Against the backdrop of these seasoned veterans and a steam punk inspired fantasy world featuring an original recorded musical score, this cast completes the cycle of the current Occupy movements by bringing the culprits to trial and ultimately banishing them for good. Performances will be at Ben Lomond’s Park Hall, 9400 Mill St., from Friday, May 29, through Sunday, June 14. Friday and Saturday evening performances are at 8 p.m., with a Thursday night performance on June 4 at 8 pm. Sunday matinee performances are May 31, June 7 and June 14 at 2 pm. Admission is $20 General, $17 Students or Seniors, and $10 for Youth 12 and under. Tickets available at www.mctshows.org, or www.brownpapertickets. com.
Connor Lydon Jurgen Prambs Addison Ritchie Top Twelve Students College/University City/State Major/Minor Caitlin Eggleston Allison Gudnason Connor Lydon Alicia Magliato Cabrillo College Aptos Biology Mikaela Slade Whitman College Walla Walla, WA Bus/Enviro Sci. Jurgen Prambs Addison Ritchie Ari Solomon CO School of Mines Golden, CO Mech Engr/Bus&Econ Natasha Tanner Cabrillo College Aptos Biology Lucille Whisler Wagner College Staten Island Physics & Ed. Jeremy Yanowitz
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Calendar of Upcoming Events Thursday June 25 Gorilla Branders 5619 Scotts Valley Dr. #200
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t’s that time of year again. The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers for this year’s Scotts Valley Art, Wine and Beer Festival. A large number of Chamber Board Members, Ambassadors, and Community Leaders have been actively engaged in planning and preparing for this event. Come join us! There are volunteer opportunities for all, including kids looking to earn community service hours or those just wanting to connect with our community. Volunteers will be needed for set-up/ tear-down, wine and beer sales, booth assistance and community patrol. Now in its 16th year, the 2015 Scotts Valley Art, Wine and Beer Festival has been completely rebranded, revamped and expanded. This year’s festival will include more artists, more wineries and will now feature a number of award winning microbreweries. In fact, with the addition of microbreweries, you may have noticed that we even changed the name of the festival. This year’s festival will feature beer from several awardwinning microbreweries including Steel Bonnet, Discretion, Stone, Sierra Nevada, Lagunitas, Anchor, and Santa Cruz Ale Works. As always, the festival will be held at beautiful Skypark. Over 120 artists from throughout the state will display their juried artwork, including a variety of
Thursday July 16 Art, Wine, Beer Festival Scotts Valley Hilton
Thursday July 23
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Sat & Sun August 15-16
Skypark 361 Kings Village Road, SV
Thurs. September 10 media: paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, glass art, sculpture, etchings, textile art and more! The festival will also feature over 20 of the area’s most prestigious, local award-winning wineries pouring their best. In addition to the wine and beer amenities be sure to visit our fabulous food court which will include Chinese Food, Mexican Food, Hot Dogs, Burgers, Italian Ice, chocolate and more! For everyone’s entertainment
there will be live music on stage all weekend featuring bands such as the Joint Chiefs, Aftershock, and the Back to Nowhere Band. Also new this year, be sure to check out our “Family Fun Zone” which will include jumpy houses, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, face painting and more! Kids will also be able to create their very own “crazy hat” and be able to march in the “Crazy Hat Parade” led by Ronald McDonald. Ronald McDonald will also be performing a live magic show on Sunday.
Bring the whole family! This year’s festival has something for everyone: beer for Dad, wine for Mom, fun for the kids and great live music for all! Dogs on leashes welcome too! Volunteer signup will be very easy this year with our online Web Form. Please go to http://svartfest.com/join/volunteer-signup/ to sign up as a volunteer or call us at (831) 438-1010 if you have any questions. You can also browse the site for further information about the Festival.
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Scotts Valley Chamber News Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Board Members Piret Harmon orn and raised in Estonia, Piret moved to California in 1993. She has an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering and
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diverse positions in both private and public industries. Piret has been the General Manager of Scotts Valley Water Piret Harmon District since July of 2013 after working at the Santa Cruz Water Department for 8 years. She is
responsible for strategic planning and daily operations of a nimble and forwardlooking water agency in a community that values livability, collaboration and innovation. She serves on the Board of the Regional Water Management Foundation, on the as a graduate of the Leadership Santa Cruz County civic program represents the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce on their Board. Piret loves to travel, learn, connect with interesting people and collect new experiences. She is driven and always looking for ways to turn challenges into opportunities.
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Dawn Teall awn Teall is the Co-Founder and President of the Regional Artisans Association (RAA), organization whose mission is to expand the reach and elevate
Area Counties: Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Dawn Teall Benito, Santa Clara and San Mateo. Dawn is also on the Board of the Santa Cruz Convention and Visitors Council.
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ark your calendars for Thursday, July 16, 6 – 8 p.m. for the “Taste of Scotts
Valley Hilton. Roam the ballroom and enjoy the wide selection of some the very best food Scotts Valley has to offer. This is your chance to have a “sneak peek” of some of the award winning wines that will be poured at the Art Wine & Beer Festival on August 15 and 15. You will also have a chance to meet some of the artists in person. In addition, there will be a silent artists in the festival as well as items from local businesses. 12 / June 2015 / Scotts Valley Times
In collaboration with Scotts Valley Artisans, the Scotts Valley Arts Commission and the Regional Artisans Association, Dawn received the Scotts Valley Chamboth 2012 and 2013 for the creation of the mural at the Cinelux Theater as well as the “Remembering Skypark” mural at the library. Dawn also serves the Chamber on the Artists and Marketing Subcommittees for the New and Improved Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival. She has been instrumental in the recruiting of artists as well as the complete revamping and rebranding of this event. Angela Alejandro ngela Alejandro comes to us with 20 years of experience as an operations leader in the technology industry. She has worked for various startups, including Yammer and Microsoft. Angela currently works for Gorilla Branders where she was recently proAngela Alejandro moted from Executive
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the proud mother of three children who currently attend Scotts Valley Schools. She is also an active member of the Campus Redesign Committee for Scotts Valley Middle School. Immediately upon joining the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Angela was unanimously voted as the Board’s new Marketing Chair. She also serves as Chair of the Marketing Subcommittee for the New and Improved Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival where she has been instrumental in the complete revamping and rebranding of this event. Corrie Kates orrie Kates currently works in the Planning Department for the City of Scotts Valley where is he serves as Community Development Director and Deputy City Manager. In addition, Corrie also serves on the Scotts Valley Arts Commission. The Scotts Corrie Kates Valley Chamber is very proud to have Corrie as one of our newest board members where he succeeds City Manager Steve Ando as head of the
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e are still accepting Artist applications for this year’s Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival. This year’s festival has been completely revamped and expanded. This year’s festival will feature more wineries, more artists, and will now feature a number of award winning microbreweries. New and unique food vendors, renowned local musical headliners, a new “Family Fun Zone” and a much more extensive marketing campaign are just some of the changes instituted this year to boost attendance at this great community event. This year local artists who reside in Santa Cruz County will receive a $100 dis-
Artists can register online on the Scotts Valley Chamber’s website: www.scottsvalleychamber.com or at svartfest.com
Gorilla Branders to Host Business Networking Mixer June 25
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orilla Branders of Scotts Valley will open their doors to the community this month for a special Business Networking Mixer. Come meet the Gorilla team and their new CEO, and Chamber Board Member, Angela Alejandro. Guests will also enjoy some delicious food from Bruno’s BBQ. In addition businesses will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a free 15 second video clip which could be used on your website as a
promotional tool. These videos will be shot onsite at Gorilla Brander’s studio. Gorilla Branders, where “the Art of Branding meets the Science of Technology” that is their mantra. Gorilla Branders has launched media portals for NFL and MLB players, TDFB and Nike, to name a few. They believe in making the highest impact possible on all appropriate channels voice or image.
Annual Blue & Gold Dinner
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n April the Scotts Valley Exchange Club held its annual Blue & Gold Dinner. Congratulations to Scotts Valley Police
Engineer/Paramedic Dennis Petteys. The Scotts Valley Exchange club would like to thank the generous sponsors that
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Scotts Valley Chamber News
Scotts Valley Police Appreciation BBQ/Mixer Well Attended
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n May 28 the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce held a special mixer/ BBQ to show our community’s appreciation for the men and women of our Scotts Valley Police Department. More than a hundred people showed up and were treated to a delicious BBQ cooked by Mayor Dene Bustichi. Fun was had by all touring the equipment and department. One of the biggest crowd pleasers was a K-9 demonstration put on not only by SVPD’s Atlas but also Capitola PD and the In addition, the Scotts Valley Historical Society gave tours of the historical Scott
raised at this event were donated to the SVPD Juvenile Program. The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to give special thanks to those who contributed to make this evening a huge success. Thank you to: Larry Abitbol of Bay Photo for sponsoring the food for the BBQ, Vice Mayor Donna Lind for her donation and helping to organize this event, the Walpole family, Don Dumller & Katie Bruckner of Leo’s Liquors, the Scotts Valley Historical Society, Jesse Gabriel Photography, and special thanks to Robert Aldana of My Scotts Valley for helping us get the word out.
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Keeping Track of Sea Level By Gary Griggs,
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ea level rose fairly rapidly when the last Ice Age ended about 18,000 years ago. Ice sheets melted, glaciers
into the oceans. Most of the nearly 400 feet of sea-level rise the planet experienced following the end of the Ice Age time took place over the next 10,000 years. Averaging this out (400 feet of rise over 10,000 years) gives us a rate of rise of about a half an inch or 12 mm per year for the entire ocean. There is also evidence that some of this rise occurred in pulses as large masses of the Antarctic ice sheets collapsed rapidly, driving sea level up at perhaps an inch per year. Somewhere around 8,000 years ago, however, sea level rise slowed, and rose relatively little until the late 1800s. The industrial revolution began at about that time, as coal and then oil and gas were exploited for fuels that were utilized to produce heat and energy for factories and transportation. These fossil fuels, or the preserved remains of terrestrial plants (coal) and marine plants (petroleum), represented highly concentrated sources of carbon that generated heat when burned. Burning these fossil fuels, however, also generated large amounts of carbon dioxide. About one-half of all the carbon dioxide generated then and now ends up in the atmosphere, about one-fourth is absorbed by the oceans, and the other one-fourth is taken up by the marine and
terrestrial plants of the world. Human activity in 2010 generated about 40 billion tons of carbon dioxide, or 4.5 million tons every hour. Nearly 90% of this was from fossil fuel combustion and the remainder from cement production and land use changes (burning tropical rain forests, for example). What does all of this have to do with sea level? There is now a clearly established relationship between carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere and the Earth’s temperature, and a close connection between global temperatures and sea level. The warmer the Earth, the more ice melts and the more seawater expands, both raising sea level. After about 8000 or so years of a relatively constant sea level, as best we can tell from the fossil record of ancient shorelines, sea level began to rise again. As the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere began to increase in the late 1800s, global temperatures slowly rose, and sea level followed. How do we know how fast sea level has risen? Well, about 200 years ago, the one on the coast of France and another in Poland. A tide gage is an instrument that records water levels. These are essentially large pipes that extend down into the up and down with the tide. As the tide rises and falls each day, these gages record the changes in water level, day after day, year after year. “Sea Level” page 17
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noting human diversity as it relates to the visual arts and artists. Age: 9 – 17. Members $160, NonMembers $170 - Includes $10 materials fee.
Session III: Bright Ideas Drawing and Sculpting Creatures with Lori Wilson We will draw using our imaginations then sculpt critters using recycled and found objects. Learn to use art supplies and found objects in new ways. Make a New Friend Out of Clay! with Jennifer Hennig We will make a sculpture in a week using a variety of methods but all out of clay. Careful attention to structural integrity will be encouraged for the survival of your friend. Make a new friend in a week! Session IV: All A-Flutter Dreams Take Flight: Intro to Guitar with Amanda West We will explore fundamental music concepts (rhythm, melody, harmony), while laying the foundation of guitar basics including tuning, strumming, tablature and chords. Students should bring their own guitars or contact the instructor
Have you ever wanted to make kites and paper airplanes? Join us for this fun
There is more surprise entertainment, along with delicious foods from vegan and gluten-free to BBQ, wonderful local brews, wines and ciders, and so much more. Plan to come early and stay late, and make some wonderful memories. Coming soon, the VWC’s Women’s Issues’ Committee will present both a performance and workshop on the amazing Isadora Duncan - dancer and icon of freedom for women. Keep an eye on the VWC website, www.vwcweb.org, and in this newspaper for the time and place. Recently, several hundred “Ready for School” bags were distributed by the VWC to incoming kindergarten and pre-kindergarten youngsters, as they came to enroll at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary and Boulder Creek Elementary Schools. The bags, supported by supplies, and information to help parents prepare their youngsters for the experience of going to school. The inspiration of Dusty Gipson, Boulder Creek Mom and past VWC Board Member, the bags have helped many hundreds of 4 and 5 year-olds gain needed skills as they ready for school. The Environmental Committee was granted funds by the County’s Environmental Health Department (from our taxes designated 16 / June 2015 / Scotts Valley Times
Full Steam Ahead: Steampunkery with Brenda Berg and plastic materials to create things that
materials, campers will magically recreate brand new steampunk art that is inspired by the steam powered Victorian era and
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arm bands, a working clock, leather wrist bands, Victorian collars, and wherever the time-travel imagination takes you. Age: 10 – high school. Members $180, Non-Members $190 - Includes $20 materials fee.
Session I Robotics with Ted & Brenda Berg Learn how to build, program and control a Mindstorms NXT robot! A great introduction to the world of robotics and an opportunity for further robotics exploration for returning students. In addition, each student will have an opportunity to build and keep one kit robot. Age: 8 years – high school. Members $185, Non-Members $195 - Includes $25 materials fee.
Getting Centered with Jen Hennig This is a class for older kids who want the chance to learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel, or need more practice with assistance. We analyze the role and development of the visual arts in past and present cultures throughout the world,
to help assure functioning septic systems) to print and mail an informative brochure entitled, “Save Our Septics,” to every SLV resident. Filled with information, and entertaining to read, the brochures were designed by VWC member, Nina Moore and printed (at the discount) by Community Printers. We are grateful to Environmental Health for enabling it to be sent to every SLV resident. Rotary Club of SLV he months of May and June are very busy for the Rotary Club of SLV. On Saturday, May 2 the Rotary Club of SLV, together with 3 SLV High Interact Club members did the annual cleanup of the premises of the Felton Community Hall and Mountain Community Resources. Saturday, May 23 is the always fun Felton Remembers parade. Rotary will participate with the SLV High School Interact Club and we will be seeking donations for the “Coins for Nepal” drive underway in the SLV Schools. On Thursday, May 28, the club will award $1,000 scholarships to three graduating seniors at the SLV High School Awards ceremony. On the weekend of May 30 and 31, Rotary will work as a Grant Group of the Redwood Mountain Faire performing
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See You In The Funny Pages! with illustrator, Brian Bowes From newspapers to the computer screens, cartoons are a fantastic way to show the funny side of life. Cartoons can be sincere, poignant, and thought provoking. to the storied history of cartooning. Age: 11 – 17. Members $165, NonMembers $175 - Includes $15 materials fee. Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center 9341 Mill Street, Ben Lomond (831) 336-3513 Website www.mountainartcenter.org
also includes the preceding Thursday and Friday as well. Last year was a big success being our largest fundraising event of the year and we’re looking forward for a bigger and better event this year. Beginning June 10 through August, the club moves to its summer residence in Ben Lomond at the new Ben Lomond Bistro at 9465 Highway 9 (the former Verutti’s liquor store). The breakfast meeting begins at 7:15am as usual. The program speakers for the remainder of the Rotary Year are: update the Santa Cruz Sunrise club at the Ben Lomond Bistro Santa Cruz, Coastal Watershed Council team doctor of the Warriors, sports medicine
New Leaf Collects Donations for Earthquake Victims ew Leaf Community Markets is collecting donations to provide relief to nitude earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25, causing the loss of thousands of lives and massive destruction. Funds will be sent to Mercy Corps, a 501(c)3 charity that is on the ground distributing emergency supplies to survivors. Donations can be made
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These instruments were installed to provide accurate information on water depths and how these changed over time so ships could enter and leave ports safely. Each gage is anchored on some structure, a concrete breakwater or wharf, a rock outcrop, or some other solid foundation that is stable over long periods of time. As time went on, however, and the sea level records were studied, two things became clear: 1] Not only was the level of the ocean changing daily as the tide went in and out, but sea level was also rising globally; and 2] sea level was not changing uniformly everywhere.
are now hundreds of these along coastlines around the world (go to: http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/sltrends/sltrends.shtml and you can look at sea level records for any tide gage) that track sea level at spe-
at all New Leaf stores and online at www. newleaf.com/news/disaster-re-leaf
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special programs at the Scotts Valley Branch. At the close of the sale (4PM) teachers are invited to come select any remaining children or young adult books for their classrooms free of charge. Hope to see you there!
some coastlines are rising and some are sinking. These geographic variations were resolved in 1993 when two satellites were launched into orbits high above the Earth. They use radar and GPS technology to measure the level of the ocean from space
very precisely. This high-tech approach eliminates the problem of land motion on Earth and has given us a new and higher global sea-level rise rate since 1993 of 3.2 millimeters per year, or 12 inches per century.
SV Friends of Library Summer Book Sale n June 20 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. the Scotts Valley Friends of the Library will hold their Summer Book Sale. Great opportunity to stock up on inexpensive reading for the summer. We’ll have good quality books in all areas of interest. Proceeds from the sale go to support Friends
are not stable, however; some are sinking (New Orleans and Venice, for example), and some are rising (Alaska and Scandinavia, for example). You can check the website listed above for these and other locations. Each tide gage keeps track of how sea level is changing relative to the particular area of land it is anchored on. Sea level rose globally about seven inches from the late 1800s to the late 1900s, or at an average rate of about 1.7 millimeters/year (the thickness of a quarter). This is a global average, however, because
level rise of 9.07 mm/yr. or about 36 inches/century. This is much higher than global average because the Mississippi delta is subsiding.
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Scotts Valley Schools News By Penny Weaver, Superintendent, Scotts Valley Unified School District
Spring Sings y toes were tapping at the Brook Knoll and Vine Hill Elementary School Spring Sing events. Our young students gave outstanding performances of jazzy numbers like George Gershwin’s “I’ve Got Rhythm” and folk songs like “Big Rock Candy Mountains.” Our students have opportunities to receive music education and practice the performing arts through the enduring support of PTA, parent clubs and the Kiwanis Club who financially support the arts in our schools. Fostering creativity and intellectual curiosity strongly correlates with high achievement.
Our teachers are engaged in continuous professional development and we are laser focused on the strategic goals in the District’s Local Control Accountability Plan. Next year will feature deeper deployment of mobile devices to further the District’s goal of 1:1 devices per student. We will continue to refresh decades old computer equipment and add to our menu of software applications available to students.
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Scotts Valley Middle School Design And Bond Funding Update esign Committee Members are convening for workshop number five. The architect and builder teams have been collaborating on preliminary concepts for the site plan. Bringing the concepts into alignment with the bond fund budget is a challenge.
D Elana Weingord, SVHS student representative to the Board, receives an award of appreciation from Board President Art Bubb for her year of service on the SVUSD Board of Trustees. Scotts Valley Middle School have been recognition from the state which validates the excellent teaching and recognized as Gold Ribbon Schools. We appreciate receiving this new learning opportunities in our schools.
Local Sports
Valley High School Scoreboard Baseball Coach Rick Erlin
Carmel 13 – Scotts Valley 3 (May 20) SCCAL Post Season Tournament San Lorenzo Valley 14 – Scotts Valley 2 (May 13) Scotts Valley 11 – Aptos 6 (May 12) Scotts Valley 4 – Santa Cruz 1
Scotts Valley 8 – Santa Catalina 6
Aptos 5 – Scotts Valley 4 Pioneer 10 – Scotts Valley 6 (May 2, Hm) Scotts Valley 2 – Soquel 1
Scotts Valley 11 –Kings Academy 1
Live Oak 2 – San Lorenzo Valley 1 (May 20) ~~~ SCCAL Co-Champions ~~~ SCCAL Post Season Tournament Santa Cruz 5 – San Lorenzo Valley 4 (May 14 Finals) San Lorenzo Valley 14 – Scotts Valley 2 (May 13) San Lorenzo Valley 4 – Harbor 1 (May 11) Soquel 4 – San Lorenzo Valley 1 Santa Cruz 6 – San Lorenzo Valley 5
~~ SCCAL Tournament Champions ~~ Scotts Valley 7 – Soquel 4 (May 15, Finals) Scotts Valley – St Francis 0
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Scotts Valley 13 – Santa Cruz 0 Scotts Valley 11 – Carmel 0 (May 4, Away) Scotts Valley 15 – Harbor 1
Coach Mark Brown SCCAL Post Season Tournament Soquel 7 – San Lorenzo Valley 6 (May 13) San Lorenzo Valley 8 – Santa Cruz 1 (May 11) San Lorenzo Valley 8 – Soquel 7
Boys Volleyball Coach Marty Leshin SCCAL Post Season Tournament (May 5) (May 4)
Coach Curtis Hurtslar SCCAL Post Season Tournament (May 4)
Softball Coach Lisa Rasmussen
Notre Dame 2 – Scotts Valley 0 (May 30, Finals)
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25. *Blake Edwards comedy with Julie Andrews 28. Editor’s oversight 30. Fate 35. Like a devoted fan 37. *1981 flick with George C. Scott and Timothy Hutton 39. Clingy one 40. Famous French couturier 41. Highest point, pl. 43. Greek god of war 44. Clown act 46. Japanese stringed instrument 47. Stretched ride 48. Twinings package 50. Fill to excess 52. Goes with sin and cos 53. Argument 55. ____-been 57. *Often carried on shoulder
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hat is co-dependency? What is enabling? What is this insanity? Am I the only one who feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, a world wide fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who
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Aptos Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10110 Chuck Woodson Commander leads the meetings.
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eymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and easy-tounderstand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion.
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Ongoing Events Overeaters Anonymous
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foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected. More info www.casaofsantacruz.org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102
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orning meditation schedule is Tues. & Thurs. 6:45am; Fri. 9:00am, & Sat. 8:30am followed by “Come As You Are Zen” at 9:00am. Zazen instruction First Tues. of each month at 6:30pm.
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Tail Wagging World of Dog Ownership
Big Book and OA Adoption/Child Welfare Orientation Literature Study
Orientations to Become Advocates for Children
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lives, with a special Father’s Day edition! Celebrate dad by bringing him to the Seymour Center. Learn about amazing marine parents, create a Father’s Day craft, take a tour, and more!
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Aptos Branch Sons in Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market Retirement Luncheon
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Arts and Entertainment Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance
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he “Original” Downtown Antique Faire is back! Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items. Come and check it out! Browse through a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot!
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Energy seems to be in short supply at the beginning of June. It’s early summer; a good time to let someone treat you like royalty, or treat yourself if you’re on your own. That energy will return as the month moves on, but it’s going to be a struggle to want to use it. Once you get past the middle of the month, it should be easier to move forward. Time to really focus on that new or delayed project, or maybe you have a budding relationship that needs attention. The
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May was a time to let things slip to the side and wait. June is the time to deal with everything you put on hold, whether you want to or not! But it’s okay; you know you’re ready to deal with the consequences and pick up the challenges coming to you. Later in the month, you will realize a relationship you may want more from should be allowed to progress in it’s own time. Now is not when you should be pressing for more time together — but this isn’t giving up; it’s letting the space
10th Annual Capitola Rod and Custom Classic Car Show
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Silicon Valley Wine Auction at Levi’s Stadium
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multi-faced wine auction event including an afternoon Grand Food & Wine pairing dinner featuring over 60 vintners from the Santa Cruz Mountains. Silent and live auction highlights include rare and reserve wine auction lots, San Francisco 49er experiences & collectibles and getaway packages. Proceeds benefit the Silicon Valley Education Foundation.
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Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)
keep your last pop tart, drink that last soda, not share your energy bar. Just don’t make a big deal about it.
Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)
Your urge to wander is fighting with your responsibilities, but the beginning of June is a good time to take a trip, even if it’s a short one. Even if it’s just taking the scenic route home. Your social meter is peaking the second week of the month — take advantage and get out and meet new people. At the market, at the club, at the park. Don’t be shy, the most important person in your life could be just around the corner! Later in the month, if you find yourself having a hard time deciding between two opportunities or activities, don’t be hampered by doubt: focus and pick one, or you may end up leaving both behind.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
advantage. Anything that’s been on hold because of insecurities is on the table this week! As the month moves forward an unusual sense of urgency comes over you, but you should be able to push through and deal with the issue in a few days. Later in the month you may you just a bit too suspicious? Try to be open to making this new relationship a positive one.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
But you’ll have to be prepared as you move into the middle of the month, as the heat and miasma of the summer starts to settle in. Its going to take real concentration not to forget where you left your head! Later in the month, it’s the devil in the details; but your common sense or strong upbringing will keep you from going too far down any dark paths. Time to unwind at the end of the month; a friends’ gathering to watch a funny movie or see a stand-up live sounds perfect!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
You are the Sun at the beginning of June: Your energy is boundless and you light the way for people around you! As the month moves on, your infectious energy starts to wan, but not your unique enthusiasm, and your ideas and playful air still draws in people around you. Time to buckle-down in the second half of the month and focus on your serious side. Putting some extra effort in at the office is a good idea and could lead to positive changes in your professional life! At the end of the month, a romantic situation could be taking a turn to something more serious; the ball has been put in your court and it’s decision time!
Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)
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your connections: make new friends, meet new business associates. New opportunities await! Family relations may be on the edge at the beginning of the month, but even if you’d rather be with friends, you won’t let your family down. After dealing with family crisis, you feel a need to let of some steam — diving in to a reorganization project is one way to accomplish that, and this seems to be a perfect time for it too! You’re generosity has been drained by the
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Your June Horoscope
second week is the time to inspire others and be a role model for the young children in your life. Mid-month brings some odd and interesting events, either in your family or something and be sure of the truth, whether it’s uncomfortable or not. Be with people in the latter half of the month. Many odd things are happening and you’ll want others to back up what you see.
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
Your opinion is important to you and those around you as the month begins, so make sure you share it! How many people do you know that owe you favors? Time to call in your markers from friends with influence as you move through the first half of June. You’ve put in your time, it’s time to get your rewards. Later in the month, some problems leave you puzzled at first, but buckling down and doing the work will bring you through to a positive solution. But beware as the month comes to a close: If a problem seems too tough, don’t try to handle it on your own. Get help or give the problem to someone who can handle it before it overwhelms you.
Aries (March 21-April 20)
you. Later in the month the thoughts and ideas that burst forth are ready to be implemented. That’s what your family and co-workers are for! Feeling a bit out of sorts physically? Maybe its time to rebuild your diet and workout from the ground up! Give a new program a try!
Taurus (April 21-May 21)
For you, June is all about fighting your instincts. That feeling you’ve been hiding from the first week? You need to face it. That secret that is sticking in your craw and you just HAVE to share? Keep it. That expensive dress/suit/jewelry/phone you KNOW you have to have, even though you can’t afford it? Now is not the time. Making promises in a moment of isolated passion? Give yourself time to think it through. Your best bet throughout this month is to think everything through before you act, and give every feeling and thought it’s due consideration. Don’t go with the flow; take control!
Gemini (May 22-June 21)
someone else might have a good idea. Later in the month your unusual ideas are starting Kickstarter, or support a family member’s goal is strong, and the right thing to do!
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Public Improvements in San Lorenzo Valley By Bruce McPherson, Supervisor, Fifth District
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beacon and new streetlights in Boulder Creek are the most recent safety improvements along Highway 9. The beacon, installed by Caltrans, was a recommendation from a Highway 9 Safety group that formed in response to my Town Hall meetings held last year. The Boulder Creek Business Association and my installed by PG&E this past week. It’s good to see these projects get done. Caltrans has been very responsive to the community and my
The street lights are the culmination of almost four years of work with PG&E to replace rotting wood street light poles. Boulder Creek business owners and residents wanted decorative replacement lights that
projects being completed this year.
to cross the road, the beacon is the
Lomond are at Highway 9 and Main Street, where a crosswalk on a curve hindered visibility of pedestrians. Activated by pedestrians waiting
9 crosswalks. Santa Cruz County will submit a grant application in beacons in Boulder Creek, Felton and Brookdale. Grant applications also will be submitted for funding to improve bus shelters and to construct a bike path from Felton to the San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School. The street lights are the culmination of almost four years of work with PG&E to replace rotting wood street light poles. Boulder Creek business owners and residents wanted decorative replacement lights architecture rather than the cobra Over a period of years, Boulder Creek chamber members met with representatives from PG&E, Caltrans, County Public Works and myself to discuss the location and style of each light for the downtown. “It makes sense that a safer and more charming downtown core will encourage visitors to come and shop at our stores and eateries,” said Justin Acton, president of the Boulder Creek Business Association and operator of Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub. “Plus the response from our residents has been nothing short of sheer excitement for the upgraded look.”
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Lomond, making the crosswalk at Main much safer for walkers and motorists. Taleb Saei, owner of Ben Lomond Shell, has witnessed many near misses over the years at this crossing. Here with Taleb and the Caltrans crew, Danny Lynch, Nick Herrera, Roy Kirby and Pedro Castillo. My thanks also to Jamie Helmer of Ben Lomond who greatly assisted in identifying this issue and helping craft a feasible solution.
and streetlights, Caltrans and Santa Cruz County crews have installed new street and parking signs in the San Lorenzo Valley, repainted crosswalks, and removed a tree in Ben Lomond that forced pedestrians into the roadway. Plans are also underway to complete a master plan for Highway 9 that will direct future improvements.
SPCA Featured Pet
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hen we see Gomez, we see an agility dog du-jour! This 1-1/2 year-old Miniature Pinscher is just as full of GO as he’s full
June 3 - Brook Knoll Elementary School Open House June 9 and June 23 - School Board meetings at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 1 Civic Center Drive. June 10 - Vine Hill and Brook Knoll Elementary School Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremonies and SVHS Graduation Ceremony June 10 – Last day of school for the 20142015 school year June 11 – SVMS Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony July 6 – 31 – Extended School Year Services for students with individual August 26 – First day of school for the 2015-2016 school year!
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usually ready to rock! If you’re an active family looking for a dog that can keep up, Gomez is your guy. He’s a handsome little man in a twelve-pound package with a super short red coat and nub tail that wiggles to and fro. He’s alert, attentive and great with children. He runs around with other dogs nicely and would adapt well to a home with a fur-sibling or two. If provided the right structure and training, this little boy will thrive! He loves outings to the park, the beach and would make an EXCELLENT running or hiking buddy. Were you looking for a large dog because you think they have the endurance you need? Think again, and come meet mister Gomez. The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization. For more information call 465-5000, visit our website www.spcasc.org or stop by 2685 Chanticleer Avenue. Hours are TuesdaySunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is in the Capitola Mall near Target, open Fridays from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm.
Some people ask why a bigger budget wasn’t planned for when the bond measure was placed on the ballot in June 2014. After two failed elections spanning 13 years, Board Members made the courageous decision structure the bond measure within the requirements of Prop. 39. A Prop. 39 facility bond measure approved by voters as the School Facilities Local Vote Act of 2000, requires that the bond assessment be at or below $60 per $100,000 of assessed valuation of a property. The primary impact of Prop. 39 was to reduce the threshold required to pass local California school district bond issues from a two-thirds supermajority vote to a 55 percent supermajority vote. Keeping the bond amount within the requirements of Prop. 39 meant a smaller budget. The bond amount was determined by projected costs per square foot for construction based on the current square footage at SVMS and all related “soft” costs such as design, construction, permit fees, and contingencies. Architect and builder teams working with the District have experience with varied methods including “stick built,” pre-fabricated and modular buildings.
We are continuing with the iterative process of determining the spaces needed and the various methods of achieving the rebuilding of the campus within the bond budget available. Geotechnical tests, environmental impact analysis, hazardous material survey work, and continued analysis of temporary housing needs are all underway at this time. Keep watching our District Facebook page and our website at www. scottsvalleyusd.org for updates.
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