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Gun Shop Safety in Scotts Valley The Scotts Valley Police Department recently proposed an ordinance to address gun shop security and safety in our town. The increase in local gun shops prompted us to examine this issue.

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Recycled Water Fill-Up Station For Scotts Valley Residents Scotts Valley Water District celebrated the opening of its recycled water fill-up station on August 26 providing free recycled water to Scotts Valley residents.

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COUNTY FAIR & HORSE SHOW

Country Nights & Carnival Lights The Santa Cruz County Fair has something for everybody. It provides the opportunity for our hobbies to be displayed for all the world to see. Here is just a sample of the variety of skills, crafts, arts and demonstrations in which people invest their time and talents and where and when to see them at the Fair.

display of hobbies and collectables, Lego constructions, Photography and celebrating the creativity of our youth, their 4H and FFA projects. In addition, during the Fair you

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Valley Club News Kiwanis of the Valleys – The Exchange Club of Scotts Valley – Rotary Club of San Lorenzo Valley – The Valley Women’s Club, Submitted by Jim Melehan

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Cover Story 2015 Santa Cruz County Fair & Horse Show (2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville) Call 831-724-5671 for Information or visit SantaCruzCountyFair.com Wednesday Through Friday: Noon to 11 p.m.

Saturday: Sunday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Admission: Adults 13 to 61 are $12.00 ($10.00 Advance)

$10.00 ($8.00 on Senior Day, Wednesday, 9/16, at the Gate Only and $9.00 Advance for Thursday — Sunday)

“County Fair” from page 1 Next door in the Harvest Building are the Agricultural, Horticultural and Home Arts exhibits. Not to be left out are the Homebrew enthusiasts.

Demonstrations there include Food, Woodcarving, Rug Braiding, Knitting/ Cake Decorating, Leatherworking, and Live Brewing. Then there are contests – The Candy Jar Contest, Decorated Terra Cotta Pot Contest, Giant Cookie Contest (my favorite), the Ugly Cake Contest, Salsa Contests and Craft Beer Tasting — which we hope won’t turn into a contest.

The Fine Arts Building features Watercolor, Woodcarving, Pottery, Oil Painting, Taxidermy, Demonstrations, and even Poetry Reading.

We haven’t even touched the dozens

of activities and events in the Floriculture

Farm, the Rose Garden, the Bug Barn, the

Daily Events

2015 Santa Cruz County Fair Wednesday, September 16 Fair Hours ................................................ Noon-11:00 PM Seniors Day ....................$8.00 for Seniors age 62 and over Kids Day .................Free Admission for Kids 12 and under 11:30 a.m. .......................................... Opening Ceremony: ........................................................................

12–3:00 PM ............Farm Bureau BBQ: Paddy Smith Park .........................................................................Ticketed Event 7:30 PM .................No Respect Band: Amphitheater Stage 8:00 PM .......................... ...............................................................................Race Track Thursday, September 17 Fair hours ................................................. Noon-11:00 PM 2nd - 4th Grade Education Day ............ 9:00 a.m. - Noon 10:30 AM ......SC Canine Assn. Police Search & Rescue Dogs ................................................................ Amphitheater Stage 11:30 AM.......SC Canine Assn. Police Search & Rescue Dogs ................................................................ Amphitheater Stage

Poultry Building, and the Small Animal Barn (Hint, think lots of bunnies).

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Community News

Portola Valley Lawsuit Challenges FAA’s New Flight Patterns

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nyone subjected to the constant barrage of jet noise from the FAA’s

Cruz County desperately wants to believe that this horrible situation will change. We need hope. One possible ray of light can be residents against the FAA. A Flawed Environmental Assessment.

Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the FAA conducted a cursory Environmental Assessment (EA), when it could have performed a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). It prepared an EA based on its faulty assertion that the envi-

a FONSI. That 60-day period expired in 2014 according to the FAA, so the time to bring legal action may have expired. That very issue is being litigated in an action brought by the City of Phoenix, which is in that region.

The Portola Valley Lawsuit. To my

If the Petitioners win, the Court will likely force the FAA to re-evaluate the EA or to perform a full EIS. No one can be certain of the outcome, but that process could lead to noise mitigation measures with quieter altitudes and speed constraints.

Funding for the Portola Valley Lawsuit Is Needed. The petitioners in the Portola support. They need approximately thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) by 11/25/15, which is anticipated to get them through interested in supporting the Portola Valley litigation should send a check to: Law

against the FAA challenging the decision to (FONSI), the FAA concluded that there impacts (including noise!!) as a result of are impacted, it is clear that the FAA failed to properly analyze the noise impacts resulting from the low, loud, and constant jets immediately above our homes.

Should Santa Cruz County Residents Sue the FAA? Should Santa Cruz County residents sue the FAA for its cursory environmental review? In addition to the expense of litigation, we would most The FAA claims that, based on Title 49 US Code § 46110, there is a 60-day statute of

the 60-day statute of limitations.

Petitioners James Lyons, Tina Nguyen, -

of America Center 555 California Street, Suite 4925, San Francisco, CA 94104.

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of Appeal asking the Court to review the FAA’s FONSI. The lawsuit challenges the will not result in increases in noise levels from the jets.

The opening brief in the Portola Valley lawsuit makes strong arguments for the FAA’s arbitrariness, capriciousness, and unlawfulness of certain actions taken in the process leading up to the FAA’s decision to

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Community Briefs

Scotts Valley Library Exhibit: “Ageless Art” Exhibit from Sept. 26 – Dec. 12, 2015 he Scotts Valley Library, September 26 thru December 12 will have on display artwork created by the residents at Brookdale Scotts Valley. Residents’ artwork created under the guidance of Ageless Art volunteer Gloria Daniel will be on exhibit. The Library is located at 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA. A vital part of the Ageless Arts program is exhibiting the art in public venues throughout the County, allowing

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showing how to care for animals as well as presenting their considerable talents in chain maille, and Viking weaving. Scotts Valley 4-H was even able to do some fundraising through the petting zoo in preparation for the coming year’s activities.

Santa Cruz County 4-H also brought information showing greater challenges and a wider variety of options for older members.

The next meeting for Scotts Valley 2015 at 6:30 pm. Come to the Santa Cruz the Scotts Valley 4-H Website at http:// www.scottsvalley4h.org/.

For more information about Santa Cruz County 4-H, see: http://cesantacruz.ucanr.edu/ Submitted by Irene Ervin (age 11), SV 4-H Club Reporter, with assistance from

the aging and disabled community in a new light. Check the Ageless Art Exhibits page on the FSA Website: fsa-cc.org/ ageless-art-exhibits/ - for a list of current and upcoming exhibits.

Family Service Agency of the Central Coast, Sponsor of the Ageless Art Project Exhibits For further information contact Ageless Art Project, at 831-459- 8917 x 208 or visit: fsa-cc.org/ageless-art-program Scotts Valley 4-H A Hit At The Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival! he Santa Cruz County and Scotts Valley 4-H club attended the Scotts Valley Art, Wine and Beer Festival, bringing not only a petting zoo with rabbits, horses, chickens, and goats that people could pet, but even more so, information about 4-H such as guitar, sewing, quilting, chain maille, Viking weaving, and leadership.

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V. Christopher,” and in the memo section state: “For Lyons et al v. FAA.” 100% of each donation goes to the PV lawsuit. the Court will likely be made in 2016. This is truly a David vs. Goliath type of lawsuit and it’s impossible to determine the probability of success. But the suit will certainly fail if there is not enough money to proceed with the litigation. If everyone in Santa Cruz County who is adversely

implemented. The problem is that we don’t know whether the FAA is willing to voluntarily make changes. So, until change is made, make lots of noise, donate to the Portola Valley lawsuit, and hope that someday we will be heard!

Terry Rein is a Santa Cruz attorney specializing in transactional real estate matters.

This is sent for information only and does not constitute legal advice.

Community News

Recycled Water Fill-Up Station For Residential Landscaping Use Free Of Charge

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cotts Valley Water District celebrated the opening of its recycled water viding free recycled water to Scotts Valley residents.

Recycled Water Fill-Up Station For Scotts Valley Residents Up To 250 Gallons For Residential Landscaping Use Free Of Charge Scotts Valley, CA — Scotts Valley Water District celebrated the opening of 26 providing free recycled water to Scotts Valley residents.

counties, the station supplies Scotts Valley residents up to 250 gallons of recycled water per day to irrigate residential landscaping and fruit and vegetable trees, as well as to wash down hard surfaces and control dust from construction projects. through multiple treatment processes to a level that meets California Department of Public Health quality and safety standards.

Since 2002, the District has delivered about 530 million gallons of recycled water to customers, an amount equivalent to about a year’s worth of water used by the entire system, which serves 4,000 accounts.

open four days a week behind Scotts Valley Library Branch.

“We are excited about making recycled water more widely available to Scotts Valley residents, who we know are committed to helping us reduce groundwater pumping during the drought,” said District General community’s use of recycled water for landscaping and gardening will help us maintain our target consumption level of

75 gallons of potable water per person per day.” across from the Scotts Valley Senior Center (370 Kings Village Road). City Residents can pick up 250 gallons of recycled water per day.

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Community News

Gun Shop Safety in Scotts Valley Mayor and Police Chief Working Together To Work On The Issue

By Police Chief John P. Weiss, City of Scotts Valley and Dene Bustichi, Mayor, City of Scotts Valley Chief John P. Weiss he Scotts Valley Police Department recently proposed an ordinance to address gun shop security and safety in our town. The increase in local gun shops prompted us to examine this issue.

While gun shops are highly regulated by Federal and John Weiss State law, there are no requirements for alarm systems and video cameras. The current gun shops in town are professionally run (all have alarm systems and cameras) but we want to insure that they remain that way.

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researched neighboring jurisdictions and proposed an ordinance similar to others in other jurisdictions.

Unfortunately, the ease in following

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other regulations led to a somewhat hasty Gun shop owners and council members had valid concerns about certain provisions of the ordinance and several council members felt there were too many unanswered questions. It became obvious to for the city council to make an informed decision.

The police department’s main objective is to insure that gun shops are properly alarmed and equipped with camera systems (an invaluable resource for theft investigations.) The police department is designing a burglary and robbery protocol so local dealers know how to respond to be brought back to the City Council and the City will explore a reasonable permit The City of Scotts Valley prides itself on our commitment to public safety. We

consistently have a low crime rate, vigilant police department and excellent programs like DARE and our Junior Police Academy.

To that end, we will work together to insure local gun shops are safe, secure, and well

Mayor Dene Bustichi t last week’s city council meeting, the issue of existing and future retail gun shops was discussed.

After listening to many comments on the subject, the City Council decided to defer action on a proposed ordinance and study the matter further. The consensus among the council was that the police department should do more inquiries on this matter and that, as written, the ordi-

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nance would have exempted the current gun shops from any proposed changes.

The priority of this council is and always has been public safety. We reserve nearly 50% of our operating budget to achieve that goal. We also strive to craft a balanced approach to any matter that comes coordination with the police department) to put two items on our agenda for the September 2nd meeting.

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Kiwanis of the Valleys t our evening meeting on August 12, club members were pleased to present the winner of the Grabill scholarship a check in the amount of $1000. Danielle Parsons attends Scotts Valley High, and

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Club. Her academic excellence and dedication to community service made her

Valley Club News hydrants.

Rotarians partnered with the students of SLVUSD and collected coins to help victims of the Nepal Earthquake. Together they raised $1500 and donated the money to a relief fund in Nepal.

This summer, SLV Rotarians volFaire and Thomas the Train. They participated in the Felton Remembers Parade and the 4th of July Parade in Boulder Creek.

Three SLVHS students were sponsored by the Rotary Club of SLV allowing them to participate

will be attending San Diego State.

The club is gearing up for

year’s series Sept 27 featuring The Bourbon Brothers Shows begin at 2:30 and runs until 6:00. Concerts are free. Sponsorship donations and net proceeds from programs in our local schools. Concert day volunteers are needed. If you can help, please contact us at www.kiwanisofthevalleys.org/ Kiwanis meets 7:00am every Wednesday morning at Bruno’s BBQ. The second Wednesday of each month is an evening meeting at Bruno’s at 6:30 pm. We invite you to join us.

Exchange Club of Scotts Valley he Exchange Club of Scotts Valley assisted the SVPD with the D.A.R.E. Golf tournament August 21. D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is a curriculum that is taught to 5th grade students in the Scotts Valley School District. D.A.R.E. has a common objective of teaching students life lessons that they can use every day. These lessons include building self-esteem, learning assertiveness, managing stress, and reducing violence. D.A.R.E. lessons also include saying yes to positive alternatives and making decisions about behaviors, as well as resisting drugs, alcohol, gangs and other negative situations.

Community support of D.A.R.E. through our golf tournament is greatly appreciated and helps make Scotts Valley a safer place for our youth. Proceeds from this event also support our other juvenile programs such as Red Ribbon Week, the Junior Police Academy, etc.

The Exchange Club is in the planning stages of a trip to Estonia led by our favorite Exchange Club spouse and Estonian Piret Harmon! For information on any of these events, please call Chris at 462-3293 The club meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at Bruno’s. All are welcome.

Rotary Club of San Lorenzo Valley he 2014 – 15 year wrapped up with the

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in Boulder Creek. Under the supervision of Rotarian, Janet Coit, and Fire Chief,

shared their experience with Rotarians in August.

The Rotary Club of SLV meets every Wednesday at 7:15 at 9465 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, the future site of the Ben Lomond Bistro. All meetings are open to the public. If you are interested in joining a service organization and becoming more active in our community, Rotary Clubs throughout the country welcome new members.

The following is a list of upcoming speakers: Sept. 9, Club Assembly and

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The Valley Women’s Club n Saturday, August 29th, Isadora Duncan’s remarkable life and dance come alive through Duncan authority, Lois Flood in a 7 p.m. performance at Park Hall in Ben Lomond. Isadora Dun-

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and great tragedy. Loved by a young Russian poet, losing her young children in a tragic car crash, honored by royalty and esteemed as an artist and as a woman, Isadora is an exciting woman in US history.

The Valley Women’s Club’s Women’s Flood perform. She will be joined by wellknown local dancer, Connie Kreemer for several dances. is a San Lorenzo Valley celebration, honoring volunteers who have contributed

who should be honored for his or her dedication?

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“County Fair cont.” from page 4 And when you just want to concentrate on having a good time with food, entertainment, carnival rides and

games, all of those are there at the Santa something for every age, mood, taste, and interest.

The Fair is all about giving the community the opportunity at least once per variety of hobbies, skills, talents, goods and services and the achievements of its agricultural community, its seniors and its youth The County Fair is also about getting out and having a good time. Whether it’s the livestock, the entertainment, the rides, the newest potato slicer or the variety of foods (Tri tip, Funnel Cakes and Cinnamon Buns top my list) the fair every year has it all.

Be sure to get the Fair Guide and visit the Fair’s website to see the enormous range of experiences and fun that will be waiting for you this year at the Santa Cruz County Fair!

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A revised ordinance from our police department which fully addresses the security and safety of gun shops in our community.

A 90-day emergency moratorium of any new gun retailers, to allow the City Council to consider creating a conditional

“Recycled Water” from page 7 The Recycled Water Fill Station is available only to residents and businesses of the City of Scotts Valley.

Hours of Operation: Wednesday: 3 - 7

How to Get Started: During your visit to pick up recycled water, you will need to complete and sign an application form and receive a brief one-time training on the proper use of recycled water. Once completed you will be receive an ID card and stickers for the containers that will transport and store the recycled water. To

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use permit process for any applicant who is considering opening up a retail gun shop.

Throughout this process, the City Council and the police department have been and will continue to be proactive in dealing with this issue. Public comments and dialogue are always welcome in implementing measured and thoughtful policies that are best for our city.

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Recycled Water Container Policies.

User must: provide own containers — have water tight lids — not leak — secured for safe transport — can only be used for recycled water unless thoroughly cleaned and disinfected — have Scotts Valley Water District recycled water sticker Water is Heavy. One gallon of recycled

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16 Annual Art Wine and Beer Festival a HUGE Success th

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essary changes were made that contributed to this year’s success.

This year’s festival was totally revamped and rebranded, which included a new name, a new date, and a whole new marketing plan.

As always, there were award winning wineries as well as great music and entertainment.

Changes this year included the addition of microbreweries, more wineries and a greater selection of food choices. This year’s festival also included a whole new layout, with more shade tents, a family fun zone, and a water station with free ice cold water provided by the Scotts Valley Water District.

“The only complaint we had was with the heat,” says Chamber Executive Director Danny Reber.

“In spite of that, we had a record turnout. We sold nearly double the beer and wine we usually do.”

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e at the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who helped to make this year’s Scotts Valley Art

weekend included SVHS bands, Side Salad Ensemble and Anytime.

Saturday the classic rock band, Aftershock took the stage followed by the Joint Chiefs. On Sunday guests

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Special thanks to Farah Galvez enjoyed music from the Sada Springs Jug Band and the Back to Nowhere Band. Additional entertainment included performances by Agape Dawn Teall, Pam Nielsen, Piret Dance of Scotts Valley, a police K-9 Harmon, Ed Harmon, Jeandemonstration, and a magic show Janell Coburn, Trista Tolles, Cary We at the Scotts Valley Coleman, Joe Bonanno, Angela AleChamber would like to give special thanks to the many volunteers and Brenda Tealer, Steve Hoversten, businesses that make this event Vida Nazari and Rosanna Herrera. possible every year.

It’s Back-to-School Time!

We would also like to thank our business sponsors that made this event possible: Business Federal Credit Union, Legend ABC, Comerica Bank, Scotts Valley Water District, Scotts Valley Arts Commission, KSCO, Tractors.

SLV Chambers Joint Mixer (tentative) Water Districts Oak Tree Ristorante, 5447 Hwy 9, Felton

Every 2nd Thursday Happy Hour Networking

Every 4th Thursday Business Networking Mixer

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

Music Matters

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ith fall suddenly here, extracurricular activities are on the minds of many children and adults alike.

While sports often make the shortlist of choices, music lessons can sometimes be over-looked as an important extra-curricular choice. But many recent studies are giving good reason to move music to the top of one’s to-do list.

versity showed that children who took music lessons at a young age - typically before the age of seven - showed advanced brain development and improved memory over the children who did not take music lessons.

This included increased abilities in areas such as literacy, verbal memory, visiospatial processing, mathematics, and I.Q.

with at least ten years of musical training performed the best on cognitive tests, followed by those with just one to nine years of musical study, and those with no musical

For those interested in providing their child with a rich musical learning environment that is developmentally appropriate, highly interactive, accessible -

for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and the Adults who love them. Any number of adults may attend class with each child.

wellbeing for the musicians as well as the listeners. There’s truly no down side to

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rently has over 750 students taking lessons each week. Santa Cruz County locations are Ben Lomond, Capitola, Santa Cruz,

Scotts Valley, and Watsonville. Santa Clara County locations are Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, and Saratoga.

Torres (better known to some as “Teacher Elizabeth”) has an intense enthusiasm for early childhood music lessons that is impossible to ignore: “I believe that all parents can learn how to nurture their child’s musical intelligence, regardless of ability. busy schedules.

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

Scotts Valley Chamber Welcomes Core Connections Physical Therapy & Pilates

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n August 26 the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrated

Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Core Those in attendance were treated to delicious refreshments and had the oppor-

Core Connections Physical Therapy (CCPT) is owned and operated by Kelly Otis. Kelly is a local resident of Scotts Valley and has been practicing physical therapy for over 25 years. She uses the Pilates methodology and equipment to

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individually assess improper movement strategies which lead to chronic joint pain and postural dysfunction. At CCPT, they bring together an experienced team of practitioners to support clients at every level of rehabilitation and strength training.

CCPT has a private and semiprivate Pilates Reformer, and small equipment classes for Core Connections Physical Therapy 108 Whispering Pines Dr. Suite 120 Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Email: kelly@coreconnections.com Photo Credit: Tamara Cucchiara-Sitka

through Saturday, and afternoon classes

from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

For those wanting their children to get

program, siblings may attend class together, with either mom or dad or grandma or nanny, or everyone all together at the same time! We

Together” is simply the very best option available.

Each week in class, children sing, play and dance to a variety of music that will no itive way. Lizz Hodgin, owner and director of

to worry about missing a class. We have been in business since 1996 and have served over 42,000 students.” fully, ensuring that they are both professional and dependable as well as being the best quality musicians available: “We have some

social, emotional, etc.) but above all, it’s enjoyable. I love that the steady beat a child feels when bouncing on a parents’ knee transfers into so many steady-beat activities throughout life, be it walking, chewing, playing an instrument, or even dribbling a basketball.”

“I love that the start/stop games help children develop inhibitory control which is integral to healthy self-control as they grow up. I love how the activities are not only fun,

an opportunity to preview a class at any time throughout the year. Registration for their Fall Session is going on now, with classes beginning the week of September 14th. Registrar Tammy Johnson can be reached at (831) Limited scholarships are also available.

More information and class times for the Music

UCSC and her program has received many honors, including Bay Area Parent’s Family Favorite Gold Award for 12 years in a row and the Good Times Best of the Best Gold

Each teacher has a musical background, has

For over 17 years Lizz has been rec-

Training’ and regularly receives ongoing training and education.”

Together programs internationally — an

events in their Santa Cruz classroom (239 High Street) such as their Fourth Friday

but lay such an important foundation” says Hodgin.

from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and a special “New

Together enrolls more than 5 million families in more than 70 countries worldwide: “Each

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

Welcome New Members Bailey Properties Santa Cruz Library-Scotts Valley Scotts Valley Falcon Club Small Business Consulting

Rita’s Ice-Custard Happiness Little Mozarts

Monument Campaign

Santa Cruz Animal Shelter Moose Lodge Santa Cruz Armory

Little Biz Wilderness Skills Institute Scotts Valley Counseling Center

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By Jonathan Kellerman Ballantine. $28 e is one of the masters of the psychological thriller and every time Jonathan Kellerman releases a new novel, it quickly

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It has been popular author has written a standalone novel, but Kellerman’s many wait was worth it as they read this deeply troubling story about a psychologist, Grace Blades, whose own emotional scars help her assist those with tormented psyches.

Grace was present when her parents were killed and although she was then raised by a loving couple, the terrible trauma of this event never was completely was vanquished.

The mind-altering episode of her childhood resurfaces when Grace discovers that she actually knows her latest patient, which creates some insurmountable complications.

When he is murdered, the psychologist comes to regret refusing to assist the young man. Trying to cope with the guilt and some of the secrets she harbors, Grace launches her own investigation into the young man’s death and, in doing so, open’s Pandora’s Box with deadly consequences.

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In exchange for sparing innocent lives he holds in the cathedral, the hostage taker hidden connection.

Along with her extraordinary team

by France’s 18th century Vidocq Unit), Eve must keep an eye on the clock as this drama winds down towards a shattering conclusion. “Book Bag� page 19

45th annual Family

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San Agustin Welcomes You!

Come Join the fun!

Sunday, September 13th, 2015 12pm - 5pm 257 Glenwood Drive, Scotts Valley Join us for an afternoon of delicious food & drinks, live music, fun & games for all ages!

Meals are FREE if ordered prior to the day of the event Participate in our Fiesta Food Drive by bringing non-perishable food items for our St. Vincent de Paul food pantry.

BBQ Chicken Meal FREE if ordered prior to event day or $10 at the door

Call 831-438-3633 for meal tickets Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course Ice Cream Soda Fountain Carnival Games/Prizes Bingo! Country Store/Cake Walk ...and more!

Child’s Hotdog Meal (12 and under)

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Nominations for the Award are due no later than 5 pm Saturday, September 12. Nomination forms are available online at www.vwcweb. org, or at The Blind Pilot Jewelers in Boulder Creek, at Valley Churches Community Resources in Felton, and at all the SLV Redemption/Recycling Centers. Remember, as many details as possible make the most effective nominations!

Plan to help with the 29th Annual September 19, from 9 to 3. The VWC, in conjunction with Save Our Shores, urges everyone to come help remove trash and recyclables from in and along

Plan to help with the 29th Annual River & Road Cleanup, on Saturday, September 19, from 9 to 3 leading to the waterways — before the rains come and wash the debris down to the Bay. Check out the VWC website for information, www.valleywomens club.org, or call Nancy at 338-6578.

— Submitted by Jim Melehan

World Geography

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1. *City on Seine 6. Sun Tzu’s “The ____ of War” 9. Sign of a saint 13. Rome’s Colosseum, e.g.

14. African migrator 15. Analyze 16. Religious devotion 17. Pillbox or tricorne, e.g.

18. Trojan War military action 19. *It has largest number of independent nations 21. *World’s largest Non-Polar desert 23. Beatle bride 24. Clinton or Gates 25. ____ along to a song

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28. Movie “____ Girl” 30. Fish food unit 35. *Four Corners state 37. Captain ____ 39. Wasted on the young?

40. Former Attorney General of the U.S. 41. Streamlined 43. Cowboy’s prod 44. Circular gasket 46. “Happily ____ after” 47. Left or right 48. Ni 50. Carrie Underwood, e.g.

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Featured Columnist

Fantastic 2015-2016 Startup

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English learners, economically disadvantaged students, students with

year with a district-wide Welcome

like International Baccalaureate (IB), Academies, specialty arts and music programs, early literacy and math intervention, and Transitional

Supervisor, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director President, Rotary Club (our breakfast sponsors) and more got up early to serve breakfast and perwork. Rotary Club President Tony Gianotti presented each Principal with a $500 check in support of our schools. We appreciate the great support from all of Scotts Valley As the District has worked colstake-holder groups, we have placed the priorities squarely on students with improvements and enhancements to the educational program, including:

added to grades 6th-12th to address

aging computers, servers and other sition of computing devices toward achieving the District goal of 1:1, one device per student.

Our balanced budget proposal for 2015-16 puts students first with smaller class sizes, improving technology access with both mobile devices and better infrastructure for connectivity, and supporting visual and performing arts, and program designs such as national Baccalaureate (IB) program at SVHS that are proven to improve student achievement while providing opportunities for enrichment. Student achievement continues to increase as a result of the hard work of our students, our staff members, our parents and community members.

buildings and pre-fabricated buildings on the budget to rebuild SVMS of $33 million.

While budget challenges remain, the to implement the new budget model, the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) our collaboration. Stakeholders will have more opportunity to give input at school level meetings and District forums along with online surveys. “SVUSD� page 19

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Business Profile

CLARK’S AUCTION COMPANY

By Noel Smith

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hether you want to sell a one-of-a-kind collectable, or

furnishings and belongings, Patty Clark says “Come on Down!” For an estate sale, Clark’s Auction Company will take whatever is required whether it’s the entire household leaving it broom clean, to helping pick and choose those items that will provide the most return for the Service.”

“We are a full service company, not just a pick and choose operation. We Often there are severe time constraints in vacating the residence. We can often empty the premises in a couple of days, ship the items to our facility, and have them organized and ready to sell in a week or two.”

A u c t i o n s take place every three weeks on a Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. This provides enough time for prospective buyers they are interested in purchasing in the Clark’s Website Catalog. There are two auctions held, a Silent Auction on Tuesday, and the traditional Auction on Wednesday. The Silent Auction is for those items that in Patty’s estimation would be can still provide income for the seller.

Clark’s has a sliding scale depending on how much the individual piece sells for. When you sell an item at auction, if it in good w o r k i n g order, clean, and overall a good quality item, you will get a better price.

Documentation on items is always a good thing and Antiques with documented history is a plus, but not always necessary.

They also have Online simulcast bidding with potential buyers kept upto-date in real time so the bidding can proceed without any delays.

Items that Clark’s feature in the live auction on Wednesday include gold, silver, diamonds, antiques and collectibles while the ever-popular Tuesday Silent Auction which will feature countless treasures to bid on.

“Really hot items right now are gold, jewelry and unusual antiques,” said Patty, “Collectables such as coin collections can also sell well.”

If you need help with a loved one’s estate, give Clark’s a call. They can consign an entire household or just one item. Professional appraisal services are also available. Clark’s services help you realize the most return for your items, and they do all the work so you don’t have to!

Patty Clark, the owner has worked in the auction industry for over 20 years and now pursues her dream of running her own auction service surrounded by her family. On auction night you will meet This close nit team is assisted by their is your Auctioneer.

Visit the Clark’s Auction Company website at clarksauctions. com and there you will find their

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schedule and catalog for the next auction. Clark’s Auction Company is located at 103 Whispering Pines Drive, Unit D, in Scotts Valley. To schedule an appraisal or to arrange for your item(s) to be auctioned contact Clark’s at (831) 706-8776 or forward to hearing from you.

To visit the latest Clarks Auction Catalog

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“Book Bag” from page 15 Try as you might, you won’t be able to this heart-pounding tale is going. There are way too many twists and turns here, so just ability to spin a tantalizing story.

Wicked Charms

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Collier “Peg Leg” Dazzle has been dead for quite a while, but before the notorious bootlegger went to his reward, he discovered and then re-hid the treasure trove of a famous pirate somewhere along New England’s coastline.

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black and white domestic shorthair, is a volunteer favorite! He loves to be brushed and gives gentle head-butts to let you know he would like to be petted and stroked. Freckle loves attention, but he isn’t needy or demanding, he’s content to stay by your side and provide quiet companionship. While Freckle enjoys playing with feathers and wand toys, and watching the world go by from the safety of the Shelter’s outside Catio, he longs to be in a loving home with his

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coins and an array of precious gems, the booty reputedly also includes the Stone of Avarice, a very special prize that many individuals covet.

Lizzy Tucker and her sometimes partner Diesel are this special pirate’s treasure but, naturally, they have competition and the other folks involved will stop at nothing to possess the much sought after Stone of Avarice. In fact, Diesel’s cousin may even be engaged in the hunt, which means the couple has a formidable adversary who is familiar with their methods.

If you are in the mood for a modern swashbuckling adventure that will elicit a few chuckles along the way, give this quick read a try. The third book in the “Wicked” series, this is a hoot!

“SVUSD” from page 17 Locally, the District is adjusting budgets to account for less funding as the has expired. Three years of about $280,000 in funding from the $48 per parcel tax measure provided the support needed to very grateful for the community’s support revenue has increased and the District is now able to budget for the teaching posi-

continues to be the District’s major project. gramming and plan for phasing at a recent Board of Trustees meeting. Three permanent classroom wings and the conglomerate of three buildings including multi-purpose classroom spaces will be rebuilt. The rebuilt buildings will become a multi-purpose room twice the current size, a music room with individual practice rooms, stage, and spaces for specialized programs. Plans for new construction will include a library, classrooms and science rooms, an administration building and a gym with storage rooms, locker rooms, and food services spaces.

Next steps include studying structural methodologies including custom built on-site and pre- fabricated buildings. solicited and compared. Once the Board tects will be able to begin drawing plans and the total cost of the project will be calculated. The District is working to garner state funds from the seismic mitigation program and from new construction and

$500 donation to Brook Knoll Elementary Principal Josh Wahl. modernization eligibility. The professional team estimates the District’s eligibility between seven and ten million dollars to add to the project pending the passage of a statewide facility bond. need to be determined as well. Principal

equipment during this school year and the and out of temporary housing during the construction phases which are planned to begin in the summer of 2016.

Together with our experienced Board of Trustees, all of us at SVUSD remain passionate about preparing our students for a bright future — college — and career ready and are keeping learning as our highest priority. We believe that good things will continue to happen and we remain “Together for Excellence.”

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Community Calendar

San Lorenzo Valley Community Calendar Sunday September 6 2 – 4 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley Boulder Creek ring your Teddy Bear and have your photograph taken with him/her. Join us for hands on activities and games for a range of ages. Refreshments included. Cost: Free, Donations Welcome.

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culture. Storytelling, native games, traditional dance and song, food and much more!

Activities are FREE. Parking $10.

Sunday October 10 21st Annual Lobster Feed Fundraiser

Mountain Parks Foundation 525 N. Big Trees Park Rd. Felton CA

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When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge for the entire family. In this ongoing support group, we will share stories, learn tools for coping and receive support from people who care.

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each month at 6:30pm.

For more info. visit both oceangatezen.org and facebook.

First Tuesdays each month #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos 429-7906 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.). First Wednesday each month

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

The orientation is designed to Alzheimers Support Groups first Tuesday of month (for location details contact Danielle review the child welfare system and to give you a chance to have at 761-2956 X102) South Mondays your question answered by child Meal Solution Mondays Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A Wednesday of the month at the - Capitola Road, Santa Cruz.

To register to one of the meeting munity Markets, 1210 41st Ave. and for directions, please call acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this Blvd. Watsonville 454-4687. group is for caregivers and family ASA (Court Appointed West side stores) members of people with Alzheimers Special Advocates) needs et fresh ideas for easy-to-prepare, Wednesdays Facilitated by volunteers, 3-5 hours per week, Second Wednesdays to provide support, guidance, Friends of Scotts Valley Library entrees from a member of the New McBurney and a powerful voice in court for eets second wednesdays of children who have been removed each month at 6:30 in the from their homes because of abuse Fireside Rom at SV Library. The Tuesdays or neglect. Everyone welcome, next meeting is February 11th dishes, to gluten-free, to vegan. men and bilingual folks especially and ongoing from then on.

Featured recipes are posted on encouraged. hrough Spring, Summer and To RSVP call 761-2956 Fall, the main drag along or email sylvialee2@sbcglobal.

Highway 9 will come alive with the Ext. 102, or email net bustle of farmers and food artisans Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org selling a colorful variety of delicious Second and Fourth Wednesdays 221 Cathcart Street, Santa Cruz edibles to shoppers and diners alike. Second Tuesdays each month Santa Cruz/ Monterey Bay Branch

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Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting more information.

First Tuesdays and 6:00pm- 8:00pm 1400 Emeline Third Wednesdays each month Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz.

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Join Nar-Anon, a world wide fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who have been affected by someone else’s addiction.

Three meetings are now being Clares St. Capitola held in Santa Cruz County, PROFILE of Santa Cruz. Its free on Sundays, Tuesdays, and and it works. Last year it places 126 Thursdays. of its members in jobs, and we can For a meeting near you call help you too. Ongoing workshops will cover resume writing, comsaveyoursanity@aol.com munication, and interview skills.

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8:45 am, Felton Firehouse et support for loosing weight at these health group meetings.

Third Wednesdays

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the Bison Center and The Camp Recover Center 12 step program/support group for friends and families who have been affected by the addiction or drug problem of another. Nar-Anon members share their experience, strength and hope at a weekly meeting.

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Literature Study

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For more information, call 475-9804 80 vendors, is open year Second and Fourth Thursdays round, with the best selections of fresh foods. In addition, family Cabrillo Host Lions Club activities, music, cooking demos 7:00pm at the Cabrillo Comby professional chefs, gardening munity Center, Aptos Village workshops, seasonal fairs and Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. ublic is invited to all programs. events are a part of the market.

Contact President Jess Allen 831684-2721 or Past President Barbara Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market Chamberlain at 831-688-3356 for 9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community meeting/dinner reservations or information or visit www.cabrillohostlions.org.

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7-8pm Inspire Salon in Capitola hat does your style say about you? Learn the difference between fashion and style, how to up level your look and up level your income, use color effectively, create a great look without sacrificing comfort.

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7:00pm, Firehouse on Soquel Dr. Aptos Soquel Dr. Soquel peakers helping speakers get gigs. eetings are open to the public Tuesday September 22 and the location alternates between the City of Santa Cruz Aptos Branch Sons in Police Community Room, and Fourth Thursdays each month Retirement Luncheon the Soquel Creek Water District Aptos Veterans of Headquarters.

7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos Foreign Wars Post 10110 peaker will be renowned sports , 7500 Old for more info. columnist Tim Kawakami.

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Fridays new from a top notch guest speaker.

Scotts Valley Nar-Anon Family Group Canyon Road, Scotts Valley in

Wednesday October 7 116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos ll are welcome to the Aptos Toastmasters Open House. Join us to hear speeches and impromptu table topics while savoring a few goodies!

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someone close to you is intent on pushing your buttons, there’s very little you can do to stop

Lucky Steppers Modern

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Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating Friday September 11 art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries.

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ome and dance for the love of movement and learn the principles of culture of contemporary hip Second Sundays Each Month hop. This class will awaken your inner quare dancing! Try it, you’ll attitude with loud, heart-pumping like it! Friendship put to music, Antique Street Fair beats and dramatic choreography.

9:00am-4:00pm, Lincoln St. Classes are $10-$12. For more info event is family friendly. Classes through Jan 29 are free. Teacher Don Benson he “Original” Downtown For more information, contact Sue Antique Faire is back!

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he SV library will have on display artwork created by the residents at Brookdale Scotts Wednesday Night Sail Boat Races Senior Center 829 Bay Ave, Valley. Residents artwork created Capitola under the guidance of Ageless Art allroom dancing to live Volunteer Gloria Daniels will be are a good viewing to watch music by The 10th Ave. Band. on exhibit. the sailboat races against the setting sun! At the Santa Cruz Harbor. atmosphere, free parking. Open to Mondays the public-singles welcome!

Thursdays Suggested donation, $6 per person.

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discussion.

Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

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

For more info, please contact us at Facebook.

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the Beach in the Esplanade Park in Capitola is thanks to the generous sponsorship of Pizza my Heart. Bring your low back chairs and beach blankets and enjoy complimentary popcorn thanks to Aptos Nickelodeon Theatre.

Friday September 11 thru Sunday Sept. 13 Santa Cruz Greek Food &

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he 35th annual, award-winning street festival is jam-packed with delicious Greek dishes, bouzouki band and dancing makes for a fun event in downtown Santa Cruz. FREE

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Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

roof in the last week, and there’s very little you can’t accomplish when you put your mind to it.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

What are your biggest worries as the month begins? Keeping them bottled up doesn’t help,

comes to a close, but if personnel is your problem, there are more dependable people available.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

month, but you’re in danger of getting tunnel vision if you stare at the same problem for too long. Getting other people’s perspectives helps you avoid having a one-track mind. The last week of the month can be confusing days, and the more you try to zoom in and focus, the more blurry things become. Rest your

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) really be onto something. Or not. Rely on your intuition to a degree, but gather concrete eviknowing that you helped someone is really thanks enough.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Park, Capitola

of September, but luckily you aren’t in short supply of bravery. Getting applauded for your

the Beach in the Esplanade Park in Capitola is thanks to the generous sponsorship of Pizza my Heart. Bring your low back chairs and beach blankets and enjoy complimentary popcorn thanks to Aptos Nickelodeon Theatre.

half-way through the month, and you may say some things on these days that you really don’t mean. If you regret what comes out of your mouth, apologize for it right away because you

through the month, so why not study a new artistic method? If you haven’t tried sculpting,

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problems are manageable when you tell them to your BFF near the end of September, but they’ll seem positively impossible if you keep them bottled up. No matter who you decide to communicate your worries to, trust is absolutely essential.

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2 - 4 p.m., San Lorenzo Park, Third Sunday of Every Month Santa Cruz Poetry Reading along the San Science Sunday Lorenzo River Santa Cruz, 95060

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professional actor, but you know how to turn it on when you’re in the spotlight.

BirchBARK 911

Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third School, 401 Old San Jose Road, Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in an entertaining he second Annual Pet Health and easy-to-understand format, Festival is free and open to the with up-to-date photos, video, and public.

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things can happen once you put it at the top of your priority list.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

you don’t have a lot to lose ... so why not go for it? Whew, money is tight but there are lots of Still waters run deep, but it’s time to bring all of your issues to the surface later in the month.

Confronting someone with the truth isn’t enjoyable, but it has to be done.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Count to ten as September begins. Breathe in, exhale out. Whew, you needed that little break. two weeks and if you’re in the right place at the right time you could even earn a little extra moolah selling one of your handicrafts. There are a lot of people who want in on your success yourself, but you don’t mind if everyone else has a slice of the proverbial pie.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

isfies your hunger. Hmmm. When you feel like this, the best thing to do is to stay away from things that trigger that unquenchable feeling in you, and focus on positive activities. later in September, but if you can’t articulate them, expect people to stare. Even when they know our reasons your friends and family might think you’re a little off, but that’s okay.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

they involve your hard-earned money. And don’t give anything away for free. If you have a viable conquer a demon or meet a satisfying goal half-way through the month, so be sure to celebrate your accepting outlook will attract a lot of lonely souls and people simply looking for a new friend.

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Business Guide

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By Bruce McPherson

Electrical Rate Redesignation Is Sought am working with the Valley Women’s Club on an important request to the California Public Utilities Commission to

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baseline designation for the San Lorenzo Valley. The goal is to reduce the cost of electricity and reduce air pollution from woodstove smoke. Currently, due to the high cost of electricity, many area San Lorenzo Valley residents use woodburning stoves as their primary heat source, resulting in smoke particulate pollution.

The requested change in the electrical baseline designation would align San Lorenzo Valley with areas with similar average temperatures.

It would also correct the mistaken designation made years ago which double the surrounding areas, in spite of our extremes of severe cold in the winter and heat in the summer.

Water District Merger Moves Forward an Lorenzo Valley Water District has resolved to move forward to merge with the Lompico Water District, a commitment that is good government, a good neighbor policy, and a critical step in the eventual solution to Lompico’s water problems. The SLV Water District recently voted 5-0 to recommit to merge based on the successful formation of a $2.75 million assessment district by current Lompico Water District customers.

I’m absolutely elated. I want to credit the two water districts for sticking with this to solve a critical issue. I can’t say enough about each of the boards and want to express my appreciation for their committed

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The water districts submitted an application last year to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) that requires Lompico Water to make improvements to

their water system before the merger.

Lompico Water District conducted a vote to sell bonds to fund those capital improvements. That election fell short of the needed two-thirds approval by one vote and subsequently failed. Since then, the water

funding mechanism for the $2.75 million, which is required as a component of the still pending LAFCO application.

It appears that the answer is to have Lompico form an assessment district to pay for capital projects cation. Current plans call for a ten-year assessment to be placed on the County tax roll for the “Lompico Assessment District.”

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Lompico

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improvements that will be built. A public hearing will be held to give Lompico property owners the opportunity to protest the formation of an Assessment District. It would take a negative vote of more than 50 percent to prevent the formation. If formation of the assessment district is successful, the merger could be complete as early as February of 2016.

Board Appoints Cannabis Cultivation Choices Committee he Board of Supervisors has appointed a 13-member Cannabis Cultivation Choices Committee, also known as C4. The C4 group is charged with trying to shape a new marijuana cultivation law for the Board of Supervisors to review by December.

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The committee includes marijuana industry leaders, a former County attorney, a former County Planning Director and community members. I appointed Eric Hammer as the Fifth District representative on the committee. tivation ordinance follows a successful petition drive to repeal the ordinance the Leaders of a ballot initiative collected more than enough signatures to repeal the ordinance. Rather than go to a costly election, we have instead chosen to craft a new law with the help of C4.

While the C4 works to come up with consensus on a County policy, six bills are also moving through the State Legislature.

In addition, it is expected that one or more proposals for legalizing recreational marijuana use by adults will be on the 2016 statewide ballot.

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Caltrans has announced that the most recent target date for completing the Highway 9 project south of Felton is midOctober. As painful as the congestion has been for the entire valley, we may be seeing the light at the end of the back-up tunnel.

For Special Event Businesses he Santa Cruz County Planning Department has been working for the past several years on modernizing and streamlining the permits for special event businesses, such as wedding venues and wine tasting rooms. The County is hosting several upcoming public meetings to present the draft updates, answer questions, and hear your comments and questions. A key part of the

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owners and interested residents so that – have caused daily frustration for drivers for months. The good news is that the SLV Water District anticipates wrapping up its

which involved trucks going in and out of the parking lot next to Roaring Camp, is done. The good news is that the gas pipe

tember, which will close Graham Hill Road for two days.

the large project — the largest of its kind on the west coast — went very smoothly with

veryone in the valley knows by now

Hermon, and Highway 9 was much worse during the month of August. Caltrans, the San Lorenzo Valley Water District, and

The most noticeable part of the project was involving Graham Hill Road. First, the

projects all at the same time, projects that –

everyday to make sure that there was no unauthorized digging around the pipeline.

the community.

Community meetings are scheduled for September, including one for the San Lorenzo Thursday, September 10, at the Zayante Fire Station Community Room, 7700 E. Zayante Road in Felton. If you are concerned about this issue, please come to the meeting to learn about this issue and provide your input.

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