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Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild Update The Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild (SVCTG) has focused their activities in 2015 on two major ering and recycling as much of the equipment from the former Bethany University campus. All

The Future Looks Bright I am at the end of my term as mayor and by the time you read this I will be a Council member once again and our new mayor will be Donna Lind a more than capable and great women who has dedicated her life to public service

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Her energy and passion will be fantastic for our city and we on the council will do our best to support her in every way.

Looking back at this past year in Scotts Valley many great things have happened and some not so great but this is the fabric that makes our city so fantastic. ... continued on page 4

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2016 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

Annual Competition for Santa Cruz County Residents

By Noel Smith

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Love that has stood the test of

that is what we celebrate each February romantic than to express through your own poetry about that special Love for your loved one (and for our readers) to read. So it’s time to send us your poem about those tender feelings and romantic thoughts to our annual poetry contest.

Times Publishing Group is sponsoring its 16th Annual Times Publishing Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest to reward seven local poets (and their sweethearts). It’s time for poets throughout Santa Cruz County to make public their feelings for those they love in celebration of Valentines Day.

It’s time for poets throughout Santa Cruz County to make public their feelings in celebration of Valentines Day. The 2016 prizes will be: A Grand Prize for the best poem about the secret to his/ First Place winning poems and Three HonWe welcome all submissions from the residents of Santa Cruz County. The Times winners from:

and Davenport

The 2015 Times Publishing Annual Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest drew poems from Watsonville to Boulder Creek.

Entries must be received by 5 p.m.

Friday, February 5, 2016. The winner will be Tuesday, February 9.

Please Email info@cyber-times.com questions. The winning poems will be pub-

chosen for each of our three newspapers; newspapers.

Times and Aptos Times.

Express your love — in 250 words or less — (see “Contest Rules” for complete details) and tell the world what makes your Valentine special!

2016 Poetry Contest Rules (Open to Santa Cruz County residents only) Please Read Carefully

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entine and submit it via email to info@cyber-times.com with Poetry Contest

and no more than 250 words and 25 lines.

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2015 Winners: Grand Prize – Celebrating Over 30 Years of Marriage – Donna Kannall of

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Some of what we accomplished this year areas follows: 1. Gun Shop concerns. We met those concerns with new standards for existing dealers and a moratorium on new dealers until a stringent use permit process is created.

2. Tobacco shop concerns. We met those concerns with new licensing require-

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to schools and children and stricter penalties for those dealers who sell to minors.

We balanced the budget cut cost and maintained service.

Vacant commercial space through out the city.

Small business are popping up all over the city and doing well.

A new hotel has started construction on Scotts Valley Drive this year and will be opening in 2016.

Sales tax revenues are up and redevelopment is very active.

The Town Center is still alive and well with more property purchased and increased interest from retailers.

The performing Art Center

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performances at the new Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center.

10. The Boys and Girls Club is still moving forward and site work is ongoing at this time.

11. The Annette Marcum Community Garden 12. Our City Manager Steve Ando is all the best and thank him for his years of service to Scotts Valley. Very few people work harder than this man or

it was very clean. We did a little drive through town looking for a simple bite to found Jack in the Box open and met a nice young man who wanted to take a trip to told him he should make sure he makes that happen soon.

We left there and drove through town a bit more just because it was so refreshing and your fellow Council-members see your

by pleasant people and very memorable. have given of themselves as much as Steve has.

I am missing so many other things that have happened this year and it has truly been an honor to serve once again as your I tell myself the same thing every time place; just don’t screw it up Dene.” I would like to think I have made it a little bit better but that is for all of you to decide.

I would like to include a letter I received last month from a non-resident who was passing through our city:

days in the San Jose area. It was our vation I can say our last. I won’t bore you with those details. I just wanted to let you

thing was that the Shell gas station was it was very clean. I say oddly only because I just left the San Jose area. We went from there to another gas station / mini mart

only disappointed me. I thought the folks in that area were more concerned with the environment. What we observed was basic maintenance & hygiene ignored.

I work in the Public Works mainteA well functioning city involves the coordination of all departments to make Valley is working well. I just learned that Fox Shocks is headquartered in Scotts Valley. Yet another plus.

Keep up the great work. Please share this with your fellow Councilmembers as making your city so special.

So. Cal Resident I think the letter sums up what makes Scotts Valley so great it’s the people who live and work here.

Year to everyone.

Story by Council Member Dene Bustichi

Community News

Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild Update T he Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild (SVCTG) has focused their activities in 2015 on two major

much of the equipment from the former

microphones—integral to running a theater—were generously donated by the tiversity on the property.

“At 1440 we’re very excited to be others in helping to support the needs of of the 1440 Foundation.

The next project was demolishing the old roller rink in the interior of the building next to the new Scotts Valley Public Library and preparing the building for construction munity Performing Arts Center. Thanks to the sweat equity of many dedicated volunequipment donations.

The SVCTG’s immediate goal (Phase 1) is to build an ADA compliant performance space including a stage and risers within the current footprint of the building. The formal building plans have been submitted to the City of Scotts Valley and the intent is to start construction as soon as the project is approved. The cost of bringing this theater to life is estimated to be approximately

Please mail your check to: Scotts

Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild. be gratefully accepted.

Building the performing arts center is all about bringing the community together.

means your donation is tax deductible.

Also if you have any questions please feel free to call Ray Gorski or Carolyn

it happen! The ultimate goal (Phase 2) is a full-scale renovation that will result in a

community help is needed.

Ryan Cash is New VP of Electronic Banking for Bay Federal Credit Union ay Federal Credit Union has brought aboard Ryan Cash as Vice President of its Electronic Banking division in the Credit Union’s most recent move in bolstering its online banking

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Ryan Cash

world-class performing arts center with a to the already expended sweat equity.

Please help them achieve the Phase 1 goal

will be responsible for managing the Credit Union’s online and mobile

Community Briefs has worked in a variety of management Lending at Financial Partners Credit Union

and a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa his wife and three children.

“This community has been a big part of

feels fortunate to have grown over the years. They are dedicated to supporting the growth of their customers’ businesses.

here and able to contribute to the great things Bay Federal is doing in the community.”

their second annual Contractor’s College at the Seascape Golf Club in Aptos.

Free Contractor College Service Center.

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invited and welcome.

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Community News

Land Trust Protects 256 acres for Wildlife

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he Land Trust of Santa Cruz County protected an additional 256 acres of wild lands with a conservation easement last Thursday.

The easement will keep the property in private ownership and protect it as a wildlife corridor—connecting lands wildlife crossing to the northern Santa

The property is part of a critical link for wildlife moving between Loch Lomond Recreation Area and Quail Hollow Ranch Park to areas closer to the proposed wildlife crossing. that the process of protecting lands for the wildlife corridor is like putting together a puzzle. “We have to do it piece by piece—and these 256 acres make up an important part of the whole wildlife corridor picture.”

The Land Trust has been working on protecting land for wildlife to roam since the launch of its 25-year Conservation Blueprint in 2011. The Blueprint calls for the protection of

conservation purposes.

Additional conservation values of the property include significant and special habitat values. The land is

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also host to seven acres of rare

a mile from the proposed

seabed that supports an ecosystem endemic to Santa Cruz County.

“The easement is a forever

is a necessary piece of the wildlife corridor and crossing project and provides a great deal of open space for animals to roam. This easement brings the Land Trust’s total protected acres for wildlife to

from ever being subdivided Trust Project Director Dan The landowner said that plans to permanently protect with the great enthusiasm of her late husband. She sees the protection of open space as the answer to poor suburban planning and the “tragic effort to pave over of

neighbor Ed Fenster donated more than three-quarters of the value of the conservation easement.

While this property is located

Corwin adds that the nonprofit plans to sign an

next summer. That project will complete the protection of land adjacent to the future wildlife crossing.

The “Wildlife and Wildlands” campaign is but one of four campaigns within the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County’s $20 million Great Land and Trail Campaign. Find out more on the Land Trust’s website: www.

LandTrustSantaCruz.org

Community News

SCPL Citizen Science Series SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) announced its winter lineup in the innovative Citizen

and includes a panel of three enthusiastic speakers. Near-0 Waste blogger Andrea

of each month at a SCPL branch.

The Citizen Science program is an ongoing series for teens and adults conducted in partnership with the Santa Cruz Children’s

and UC Santa Cruz. The program includes a science-focused presentation by a local expert followed by a question and answer session.

“SCPL enjoys great partnerships with community organizations that allow the ligent and interesting programming to our

questions during the discussion. Zero waste

based programs. Branch locations include

“near” zero is possible. where it takes you! Read the Near-0 Waste blog at https://nearowaste.wordpress. com.

The Science of Friendship focuses on the growing body of research in this once neglected topic in the social sciences. What

and Scotts Valley. Learn more about SCPL at SantaCruzPL.org

Ph.D. will discuss the crucial role frienddirector of Santa Cruz Public Libraries. consequences of loneliness and isolation.

Learn more about the Science of Friendship Citizen Science presentations will include: Noatak River: Return to the Arctic Jan. 7: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint — Downtown Santa Cruz 224 Church St. Feb. 4: The Science of Friendship — 224 Church St. Mar. 3: Noatak River: Return to the 251 Kings Village Road

Don’t Pay More Than You Need To! River in Alaska’s wild and spectacular explore a lifetime of outdoor experiences and continuing adventure. Local adven-

Freedom to Choose or Keep your Doctors

answers questions after the screening. —

Is your plan leaving the area?

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint focuses on household waste reduction

Know your options.

Workplace Violence Training

Presentations are a wide range

the California Redwood Association and product knowledge presentations.

RSVP’s are requested in advance and due to space requirements attendance is limited to the first 200 registered.

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he recent and tragic incident in San Bernardino raises many concerns about workplace safety for employees.

Employee Safety for Workplace Violence training to employers who want to prepare for worse case scenarios and reassure their employees

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Local Sports

Valley High Schools’ 2015 All-SCCAL Teams Patrick Conte

Football Salibi Hart Defensive Leonetti

Nick Brighton Player-of-the-Year:

Tristen

: Trevor Ponos SCCAL First Team All-League

Offense

: Ethan Emanuelson Wide Receiver: Joe Oard Dalton Locke

Defense Defensive Line: Jake Hampton Tyler Stone

: Marcus Khokhar

Defensive Back: Robbie Carling Kyle Giguiere Jordan Tuck Punter: Tanner Murray

Offense RBs: Scott Poetzinger

QB: Nick Reyes Running Back: Troy Menna

Line Backer: Jack Gentry Ethan Emanuelson

: Logan Levitre Bradley Mead 5’10” 210 Senior : Mark Carling Sophomore Wide Receiver: Michael LaCapria Kicker: Evan Carvalleria “All-SCCAL” page 11

Valley High Schools Scoreboard Basketball Scotts Valley Boys Season Record: Coach: Charles Burks

Scotts Valley Girls Season Record: Coach: Rick Silver Scotts Valley 69 – Antioch 38 West Coast Jamboree Presentation 54 – Scotts Valley 40

Condor Christmas Classic Anderson Union 52 – Scotts Valley 51

Scotts Valley 60 – Granada 37

Scotts Valley 52 – Trinity Christian 48

Scotts Valley 54 – Anderson Union 49

N. Monterey County 57 – Scotts Valley 42

Scotts Valley 6 – Calaveras Hills 1 Sacred Heart (Atherton) 2 – Scotts Valley 1

Scotts Valley 55 – Wilcox 36 Mountain View 64 – Scotts Valley 41

MVC 48 – Scotts Valley 41 Presentation Shoot Out Saint Francis (MV) 80 – Scotts Valley 51

Dad’s Club Tournament Scotts Valley 72 – Harbor 64 Soquel 42 – Scotts Valley 36 Salinas 71 – Scotts Valley 64 Scotts Valley 76, Marina 41

San Lorenzo Valley Boys Season Record: (2-1-0) Coach: Memo Cardenas SLV 6 – Monte Vista Christian 2

Cupertino 6 – SLV 1 Scotts Valley 60 – Santa Clara 51 Scotts Valley 56 – Lowell 35 Scotts Valley 72 – Hill (SJ) 33

San Lorenzo Valley Boys Season Record:

Scotts Valley Girls Season Record: (1-3-3) Coach: Art Munoz Scotts Valley 3 Piedmont Hills 3 Scotts Valley 2 – Pioneer (SJ) 0

San Lorenzo Valley Girls Season Record: Coach: Marcus Northcutt

Santa Clara 3 – Scotts Valley 1 Coach: Andrea Trader

N. Salinas Classic (Champions!)

SLV 75 – Mission San Jose 50 SLV 69 – N. Salinas 43 SLV 91 – Gonzales 51 SLV 87 – Christopher 63 SLV 73 – Watsonville 34 SLV 71 – Stevenson 55 Dad’s Club Tournament Santa Cruz 60 – SLV 57 SLV 76 – Salinas 67 SLV 60 – Soquel 47 SLV 62 – King City 44 SLV 71 – Monta Vista 45 MVC 72 – SLV 65 (Dec 5) 8 / January 2016 / Scotts Valley Times

Monterey Bay Sweet 16 SLV 40 – Alisal 35 Salinas 51 – SLV 29 SLV 50 – Mercy 35 Mission San Jose 64 – SLV 24

Alisal Winter Jam St. Francis 58 – SLV 18 SLV 56 – King City 41 Stevenson 51 – SLV 39

Soccer Scotts Valley Boys Season Record: (2-1-0) Coach: Brian Terwilleger Scotts Valley 4 – E. Palo Alto Academy 1

Scotts Valley 1 – Hollister 1 Fremont 3 – Scotts Valley 0 Valley Christian (SJ) 2 – Scotts Valley 0 Scotts Valley 1 – Notre Dame 1

San Lorenzo Valley Girls Season Record: (2-3-0) Kings Academy 4 – SLV 0 Watsonville Tournament Pajaro Valley 5 – SLV 0 SLV 3 Monterey 1 SLV 1 – Stevenson 0 Sacred Heart 2 – SLV 0

Community News

Tony & Alba’s goes the Second Mile

By Noel Smith

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ave Terwilliger has been owner of Tony & Alba’s in Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz for the past ten years.

He purchase the restaurants from the Salciccia family while making the same commitment to excellence that Tony & Alba made when opening their

Bob White

stroke happened in 2010. It was triggered by getting my heart rate too high while riding my stationary bike.

Bob encourages family and friends of those who are in similar situations to look

At Tony & Alba’s the customer normally orders and picks up at

with disabilities. Even simple things can

recently lost their Tony & Alba’s Capitola location and are looking for a replacement Bob White and Tony & Alba’ Scotts Valley Manager Act (ADA) Committee for the city of Scotts Valley. Bob and Dave came to a solution that made life easier for both the restaurant and the customer. They lowered the height of a section of the counter allowing Bob in his wheel chair to be served the same as any customer. ADA regulations didn’t require the change but Dave thought it was the right thing to do.

Bob White’s story shows that any another unexpected life temporarily or even permanently.

county friends and customers.”

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2011. I was told that it was caused by a brain bleed birth defect. I had also as a hobby raced motorcycles for many years.

I personally think the cause of my stroke

New York. He (my dad) was then transferred to San Jose. I met and married my started my family there where I began working for Sears. We then moved to the Santa Cruz area when Sears opened in Capitola.

“I got interested in sailing and continued to race sailing boats and became Associates. I then became sales manager for Larsen Sails …until my retirement in 2006.

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Community News

Sheriff’s Child Safety Program

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an educational safety program for 2nd grade children in the elementary schools of Aptos. The goal of the Child Safety Program is to keep our children safe by providing them with safety tools for many

unteers visit each of these schools 2nd grade classrooms four times throughout the school year to provide safety education to the children.

The Child Safety Program provides -

We have found success from the input from all these groups because we are not just going and preaching and community.

to use when they come across situations

The content and various teaching methods of this program have been developed by retired teachers in the Sherwith the schools and parent/teacher skilled in teaching safety information to Child Safety Program.

providing this valuable information children grasp important concepts while having fun. fortunate to have dedicated and trained volunteers willing to dedicate their time to educate our local children and provide them safety tools. Currently we have 25 volunteers assisting 1 Sergeant the Child Safety Program. This has made it possible to impact 250 Aptos school children in 12 separate classrooms

be looking to implement Kidpower classes for parents and educational literature for parental reinforcement at home. We are very excited at the possibility of continuing an annual program in Aptos and expanding education to the higher grades in Aptos.

We recognize the potential of this program expanding to children throughout Santa Cruz County. It is through community partnerships such as this that the to meet the needs and ensure the safety of our community.

SLV & SV Meal and Food Programs: Jan 2016 Meals on Wheels (a Community

Tuesdays, noon. Felton Presbyterian

Tuesdays through Saturdays (also 4th

Thursdays, 11-12 munity Resources (a Community Bridges

Pantry and Food Distribution programs.

Distribution.

Thursdays, 5:00-6:30

Distribution.

Fridays, 5-6 p.m. GateWay Bible 8258. Closed Jan. 1-4.

Wednesdays, 12-2,

San

Delivery available for homebound seniors.

Agustin Five” food distribution. Closed Jan. 1 Sunday, January 31, 2:00. SS Peter &

Food Distribution.

Thursdays 10:00-2:30 (doors open Dinner.

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Grey Bears Brown Bag Program weekly bag of produce to be picked up

charge — Phone numbers provided because schedules are subject to change. gmail.com

Valley Club News

Kiwanis of the Valleys oliday spirit was very much alive within

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of our watershed. We were honored to have

use plastic.

once again helped set up the S.V. Ed Foundation Christmas tree lot on Scotts Valley Dr. Stevens assumed his Santa Claus identity and passed out dozens of gifts the club purchased for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters annual holiday lunch at Shadowbrook. The “little’s”

about one simple act that you can do to help- http://thelastplasticstraw. org Carol Childers spoke on for

Wheels Santa

to support a special Rotary friend struggling with a serious illness.

Ralph Waldo Emerson once

to present congratulations from the US Congress and to announce that the US Flag was raised over the Capital in honor of the event.

be happy. It is to Then the tragic death on December 14 to be com-

members happily acted as Santa’s trusty elves. pitched in at a workday for the new Scotts Valley performing arts theater that is under construction at the site of the old roller rink. to recuperate from our recently held highly successful Christmas party. Regular meetings every Wednesday morning at Bruno’s BBQ. The second Wednesday of each month is an invite you to join us. Visit our website: www. kiwanisofthevalleys.org/

which is part of the Community Bridges family of programs. Their mission is - Enhancing lives through healthy meals and friendly human contact.

to have it make some you have lived and lived well.” If you would like to make a work on international projects as

club is looking at getting more involved with another club or two. Stay tuned for more info.

We were honored to have Rotary District

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Valley Women’s Club held the Hammer-

Scotts Valley Rotary! for a local Family of 5.

Please join us at our next regular meeting

state of Scotts Valley.

Scotts Valley Rotary cotts Valley Rotary had a busy December.

We heard from Jackie Nunez at The Last Plastic Straw. Their mission is to educate the public about the absurdity of single

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Rotary Club of the San Lorenzo Valley he Rotary Club of SLV is pleased to announce the induction of two new

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Parks Foundation and Bill has recently retired from Intel. Both members were honored

Hallie Greene for their many contributions to the well-being of our community. Both honorees underscore the interests and concerns that epitomize the San Lorenzo Valley community. Hallie represents its neighborsof involvement and support of the local

Jim epitomizes the vital importance of individuals providing public service to assure for children through education and for at-risk

Holton.

organizations and her love of music. We will miss her joy in the beauty of the world and in friends and family. We honor her memory and are grateful to have known her.

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a.m. Additional membership information and a list of upcoming speakers can be found on our website http://slvrotaryclub.org/.

this month. She received a warm welcome from Exchange Club of Scotts Valley he Exchange Club of Scotts Wishes Everyone a Healthy and Happy New Year.

We are happy to be working with Gateway Bible Church this year for our Christmas Giving Project. We will be putting together a Gift

cherish our family and friends and those who do so much for our community. Tai provided so much to our community through her activism in

Stone spoke in a forthright manner about how things work in Sacramento and of the accomplishments and disappointments of the past year. The audience asked interesting questions exhibits from the County Environmental Health -

mittee for the SLV. Check out the website for the Redwood

want to be considered as a grant recipient.

Best wishes for a meaningful and wonderful New Year.

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Community News

California Mattress Recycling Program

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alifornia is now the second state in the nation with a statewide recycling program for used mat-

residents to drop-off used mattresses at participating collection sites and recycling facilities for free. California residents can find their nearest participating collection site or recycling facility at www.byebyemattress. com. a non-profit organization created by the mattress industry to develop and manage the recycling program man-

California’s program to increase the recycling of used mattress materials by leveraging the existing waste collection infrastructure.” has over 40 solid waste facilities in the program as designated collection locations and many more are expected to join in early

facilities and other public and private entities in California to divert mattresses from the solid waste stream.

“The implementation of this mattress recycling program means discarded mattresses will be recycled in an enviCalifornia jobs and resulting in cost

The program is funded through an $11 recycling fee that is collected when a mattress or box spring is sold to California consumers. Consumers will notice this fee as a separate line item on their receipt. The fee is used to pay for transporting and recycling the discarded mattresses.

Recycling Facts

metal scrap and can be melted building materials and other steel products. underlayment or animal bed padding.

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to produce landscaping mulch.

mattresses and box springs are discarded.

applications.

and box springs are sold in the United

program mirrors similar programs being implemented in other states. We recognize

components can be recycled —the metal commitment to the success of this program and their leadership in getting this law passed.”

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made into new useful products. For example:

a participating collection site or recycling facility.

Community News

Will Swim for Food

By Edita McQuary

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anta Cruz County has an amazing capacity for altruism. If we ever have

SHFB. The following year more friends swimmers

and

raised

champion and is Assistant Swim Coach and teaches

approximately

as “the belief in or practice of disinterested

Dale Sollom

for the well-being of others.”

There is an unusual group of people in this county who have made it a habit for the past six years to swim around the Santa Cruz

degrees to raise money to feed the adjectives come to mind.

The crazy idea started in 2010 with Nick Alaga of Planbeen a big supporter of Second Harvest Food Bank. Nick had a goal of getting ten friends to sponsor him as he swam around the

in the past couple of years the swimmers have been able to designate a food bank outside of Santa Cruz County so the funds raised have gone throughout the country to feed hungry people everywhere.

Nick and friends is Dale Sollom-Brotherton of Scotts Valley. All of the Sollom-Brothertons are swimmers. Dale and wife Jan are former UCSC Slugs although they have lived a good deal of their returning to Santa Cruz County Both of their sons had swimming careers in high

So far Dale has swum around the Wharf each but one of the last four years

managed to do it twice.

Neither one wears a wetsuit.

Dale has been the pastor at Christ Lutheran Churchstrongly encouraged the members of the congregation to come out and support him and the other demented swimmers in ice cold water for the sake of feeding the hungry in Santa Cruz County.

This year’s swim will be on January

even colder water temperature than in December. Come on out and support

at his former high school in Dublin and coaches the swim team. Younger

Resurfacing/Shoulder Widening Happening on Highway 1 and 17 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — A project to resurface and widen the shoulders of

will be subject to lane and full closures

onto Pasatiempo Drive.

Phase 1 will last approximately two months and will include the following closures: (Fishhook) will be reduced to one lane and subject through

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from

onto Pasatiempo Drive.

Phase 2 will last approximately two months and will include the following closures:

next spring will create two dedicated lanes on northbound Hwy. 1 from the Fishhook. The contractor for this $1.2 million project is Granite Construction of Santa Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through highway construction zones.

For more information on this project and for

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Business Profile

CHERYL REBOTTARO OF EDWARD JONES

By Edita McQuary

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dward Jones is a national company throughout

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in Scotts Valley since 2004 and started at Edward Jones in 2010.

her to develop excellent people skills with a non-judgmental solution-based approach.

native.

Her goal is to help people with their

estate strategy. She enjoys working with multi-generational families and helping Her approach is to listen to people express their needs and problems and then help formulating a strategy. She has tools and

monitor its progress and meet with her clients regularly.

Extremely community-minded and active with the Scotts Valley Rotary for a to help them make sound decisions.

Which is having its debut this New Club Presidents in Santa Cruz County.

She says she loves Rotary because of its purely humanitarian philosophy. She has been to Guatemala to help with a health

A plaque on Cheryl’s office wall was given to her by her favorite Edward James business coach. The plaque has ability to explain to people things that no one ever took the time to explain. “ It is to remind her of how important it is to take the time to communicate with her clients.

vated teens has provided Easter baskets for the children at the Rebele Homeless Shelter and various rehab facilities. They have raised funds for an admired Scotts Valley businessman’s medical expenses and have participated in many other charitable activities.

In addition to her professional and enjoys music and entertainment so much that in her “spare time” she plays in not 14 / January 2016 / Scotts Valley Times

ciently manages Cheryl’s office in Scotts Valley. Cheryl Rebottaro’s Edward Jones

edwardjones.com. The office hours are 5:00 p.m. and she will gladly meet with clients on evenings and weekends by appointment.

Community News

New California Laws Taking Effect In 2016 H ere are some of the new laws going

The Fair Pay Act (SB 358): Allows female employees to allege pay discrimination. Also allows women to talk about their own pay and inquire about the pay of others without facing discipline. Employers can justify higher wages for men only if the

digital data.

the spectrum of gender identity.

Ballot Fees Raised (AB 1100): Raises the cost of submitting a ballot proposal

Yes Means Yes (SB 695): High school students to learn the “yes means yes” standard of consent to sexual acts and that they should be getting explicit approval from partners.

quantity or quality of production or any

High School Graduation Testing Requirement Rescinded (SB 172): Lifts

also need to certify the electric bicycles comply

Reproductive FACT Act (AB 775): Requires pregnancy clinics to hand out or post information about where women can

school year and applies retroactively to 2004 allowing students who have completed graduation requirements to apply for diplomas.

riders will be able to use roads similar to other

care and abortions.

: The law requiring slow-moving passenger vehicles applies to all vehicles including bicycles.

Electric Bicycles (AB 1096) nition of an electric bicycle as a bicycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor

or potentially unconstitutional proposals.

Vaccination laws (SB 277): Takes with serious health problems to opt out of school-mandated vaccinations. School-age children who remain unvaccinated will need to be home-schooled. Schools will begin vetting students to ensure they have

No Guns on Campus (SB 172): Conschool year begins. campuses and K-12 school grounds.

paths or public trails.

Program (AB 1461): The automatic voter

Earbuds or Headsets While Driving (SB 491) or headsets in both ears while driving a vehicle or riding a bicycle. This does not apply to persons operating autho-

individuals who apply for a driver license

equipment and refuse or waste equipment while wearing a headset or safety earplugs.

no later than one year after the Secretary voter registration database that complies with the requirements of the federal Help

Gun Restraining Orders (AB 1014): Allows family members to obtain a restraining order temporarily barring gun ownership for a relative they believe to be at risk of committing an act of violence.

Mandatory Sex Ed (AB 329): Sex Ed cally seek an opt-out. Updated curricula to

has appropriated the funds necessary Electrically Motorized Skateboards (AB 604): Riders on electric skateboards must the Secretary of State has adopted regulations to implement the law. wear safety equipment to increase visibility

to regulate their use. It will also be against the law to ride an electric skateboard while

California Residency Requirement (AB 1465): This law will require an applicant for an original driver license or -

Expands Use of Amber Alert System to Hit-and-Run: (AB 8): The state’s Amber Alert

relating to the procedures for verifying that the applicant is a California resident.

Search Warrants for Digital Data (SB 178): Search warrants required before law

incidents that result in death or major injuries.

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Featured Columnist

Selecting an In-Home Care Provider

By Ryan Colligan, Director, Safe at Home Senior Care

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is taking care of the day-to-day needs of our elderly parents. Two of the most important issues for seniors are to remain independent and in their own homes. health and safety issues can sometimes make normal day-to-day living more challenging — if not impossible. parents to a skilled nursing or residential care facility. homes with the assistance of hired care providers. Hired care providers can either be independently contracted or individuals employed by a professional agency.

Hiring an independent care provider is typically a less expensive option. While there are many talented and there are certain risks and considerations to make in hiring an independent: 1) You are responsible for performing a criminal background check.

2) care provider is absent.

3) and providing state mandated workers compensation insurance coverage.

4) You bear the burden for liability problems like theft from or damage to your property.

5) You must verify their references and level of experience and training.

Santa Cruz County is home to several agencies in-home care. These agencies provide a wide range of assistance with personal care. The one-on-one services offered can continue should your parents move out of their home and into an assisted living or nursing facility.

Care providers employed by these agencies are bonded and covered by liability insurance to prevent any personal liability to you or your loved ones. Care providers are provided with ongoing training and scheduling is handled by the agency to prevent situations in which your parents might be left alone in an unsafe environment.

While the services of a professional agency are typically 1) Services are customized to each client’s needs.

2) The agency provides training and thoroughly vets

should the assigned care provider fail to arrive or 5) interview the care provider before beginning services.

own home. Determine what factors are most important to -

checking professional references and conducting interviews before hiring.

3) The agency is responsible for all employer tasks such

comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

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insurance and bonding.

4) The agency is responsible for providing a replacement

to 5:00 pm. E-mail: info@safeathomeseniorcare.com

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your home or your

and the future often

you might be mulling over some

bill to pay. But if you are going to achieve

you can look past the uncertainties of today and keep your focus

or taking a cooking class. All are worthy -

such as a comfortable to invest consistently.

So before you pay

Proposed Resolutions: Even if you you probably don’t have much trouble spending your money — because there’s always something that you or a family

some money automatically moved from your checking or savings account each month into an investment.

Take advantage of your opportunities. If you have a 401(k) or similar plan -

follow a disciplined investment strategy that gives you the opportunity to meet retirement.

When the

you could use to invest. So look for ways to

at least enough to earn your employer’s the mix of investments that give you the potential to achieve the growth you need at a level of risk with which you are comfortable.

Focus on the long term. In the short

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for your needs. Forget about “getting rich quick in the market” — it probably won’t happen. True investment success requires patience and persistence.

Cut down on your debts. It’s easy to

sticking to them — can help you as you you the chance to buy quality investments at good prices.

Forget about the “hot stocks.” You’ll on television tout today’s “hot stocks.”

But by the time you might hear about

goals.

Featured Columnist

Local Researchers Leaders in Global Studies on Marine Sound

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he ocean’s living sound-

the deep rumbling of the Earth’s movement. As discussed in my 2 November noisy-ocean-getting-noisier/ humans are newcomers to this scene but have increasingly added various noises. Some sources are loud and intermittent - others are less intense but chronic around ports and population centers.

increasingly sophisticated multi-sensor tools. Still others use mathematical models to predict consequences of disturbance for animal populations.

Cruz has long been a leader in studying Laboratory and around the world. For

Pinniped Cognition and Sensory System Laboratory http://pinnipedlab.ucsc.edu systems in seals and sea lions. Her team carefully measures how these amphibious mammals perceive sounds in quiet condiare trained to voluntarily participate in

We are fortunate to have world-class how these amazing animals perceive

school children in hearing screening tests.

This allows Colleen and colleagues to measure how they hear and how noise can

Some work in controlled laboratory setLocal researchers are using new

technologies to measure marine mammal bogen of Stanford University’s Hopkins data sampling and analytical methods using tags attached to individual marine mammals. His collaborative studies http://goldbogen.stanford.edu/ have shown detailed features of feeding strategies and behavioral changes in response to noise using high resolution movement videos from cameras riding on the backs of whales. been applying these and other tools in a multi-disciplinary research team studying

species and what levels of disturbance would be required to result in population consequences.

These and other local researchers science are doing amazing science with

ciation has matured beyond more extreme concerns about dramatic loud events to an appreciation for more subtle kinds of responses and what they tell us about responsibly managing our activities in the ocean to ensure we continue to conserve these remarkable animals.

Channel Islands www.socal-brs.org. The U.S. Navy has supported this research to better understand potential negative many exciting new aspects of behavior many animals clearly respond to such

and contextual factors including distance from sound sources. moving from how individual behavior changes to how disturbance could negalong-standing research program at UC

animals

http://costa.eeb.ucsc.edu/.

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Business Profile

SCOTTS VALLEY SPA & BOUTIQUE

By Edita McQuary

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hat comes to mind when you picture a luxurious hotel with

around in Turkish bathrobes with turbans case many years ago when only wealthy almost a necessity to everyone’s fast-paced and stress-producing life.

other for 12 years. They met while working

business together. They have been operating Scotts Valley Spa & Boutique since coming place is relaxing as soon as one walks in the door. Carol and Julie would like the public to know that they and their employees are experts in their respective

It is a well-known fact that healthy people generally take care of their bodies

and appearance. Carol and Julie believe that women and men of all ages and

teenagers can benefit from the stressrelieving and health-giving effects of a massage and/or esthetic care. Their customers range from pre-teens to clients in their late 80’s who come in for regular appointments to take better care of themselves.

and other items.

clients are men – a number that is steadily well. the neutral atmosphere of the spa. Nothing Julie support their local clients’ fundraising feel of the place. Everyone is welcomed with a friendly face and a matter of fact approach that puts all their customers at ease.

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to do so.

They have a variety of packages available and are happy to provide gift

like us to know that they want clients to So for that person on your list who has want everyone who comes in to relax and enjoy their experience. This is not a cookie cutter establishment; each person gets the individual attention they need to suit their unusual and interesting items for oneself or as a gift for someone. They carry unique lines of skin care products as well as locally 18 / January 2016 / Scotts Valley Times

The Book Bag

By Robert Francis

Books that will entice young readers…

Splish, Splash, ZooBorns!

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so this level one “Ready-to-Read” book should be a hit. Featuring a number of

the simple text shares a little information about each animal and is paired with a color photo of each subject.

that it is his birthday but he doesn’t want a party or any fuss made about it. Elephant knows he has a hard time keeping a secret but he is determined to try.

When Clever Rat enters the tale in Chapter Two and it becomes clear that Rat

B isn’t too anxious to participate. Ballet Cat loves to leap high but her friend thinks that’s dangerous and is reluctant to try some

a manageable vocabulary make this a good book for a child just beginning to engage in shared reading at story time.

Colorful illustrations along with a text fea-

the main problem is Bear’s fear that anyone who sees her underpants when she jumps will laugh at her.

Now Ballet Cat will need to somehow reassure Bear that jumping high won’t turn into an embarrassing situation. Can she do cute picture book to see how the dancing kitten overcomes her friend’s fears.

Children love silly stories and this one will evoke some laughter as it gives the young reader a chance to practice his or her new skills.

Winter Fun

Then Rat invites everyone over to his house to see his latest party hat collection.

dark and the beluga whale is called the “canary of the sea” because it chirps to communicate.

Illustrated by Chris Danger

By Bob Shea

After a series of excuses that Butter Bear uses to avoid even

birthday” party is taking place and then

Stella: The Dog With The Big Heart

Ballet Cat: Dance! Dance! Underpants!

book one that should delight the more accomplished reader.

Poppy the Pirate Dog and the Missing Treasure

By Liz Kessler Illustrated by Mike Phillips

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or a child who has already mastered simpler -

trained to be a therapy dog.

You’ll follow Stella’s story from her special training through visits to people who have special health needs and enjoy the attention the dog provides when she visits them.

Part of the publisher’s “Hero Dog” one that will also put a smile on the face of the be a hit and the story itself provides just the and an extended vocabulary.

Monkey and Elephant and a Secret Birthday Surprise

By Carole Lexa Schaefer Illustrated by Galia Bernstein

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turns to extended stories that feature short chapters and more detailed plots. This

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his middle-grade picture book features six making it a story that a young reader can feel good about when he or she completes reading the book.

The central char-

assist his family in celebrating the mother’s birthday.

ACROSS

treasure that will be part of the production.

The neighbor’s wayward pet tortoise will make the task a challenge as will an injury that Poppy receives that necessitates a trip to the vet. Even though it appears for a short while that the birthday celebration is total disaster it This chapter book is ideal for the youngster who is ready for a longer book and more complex story. The author manages to increase the length of the story and complexity of the plot without making the vocabulary too demanding. Completing the book will give the child a sense of accomplishment and make him or her ready to tackle even more demanding stories in the future.

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18. English county 19. *Students’ winter delight?

21. *Apres-ski site 23. Goose egg 24. *Snow ____ 25. Olden-day aerosol can propellant 28. Post WWII military alliance

30. Lorraine’s neighbor 35. Word of mouth 37. Drug smuggler 39. “____ ____ a high note” 40. Orange traffic controller 41. Parting words 43. Bookie’s quote 44. Like draft beer 46. Apiece 47. 7 days 48. Made amends 50. Clarified butter 52. Like martini or humor 53. Justice’s garb 55. A late time of life 57. *He stole Christmas 60. *Frosty, e.g.

64. ____ profundo 65. Tropical American cuckoo 67. Index and middle fingers extended

68. Furiously angry 69. Container for liquids 70. Island off Manhattan 71. “Lights out” signal 72. Weary traveler’s destination 73. *Toboggans

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8. Subway in Paris 9. Japanese soup

10. Brezhnev’s country 11. Track event 12. Half dozen 15. Get cozy 20. Remember this battle site!

22. Baseball stat 24. Autumn attraction 25. *Popular hot winter beverage 26. Can be hot or cold, according to meteorologists 27. Ann Patchett’s novel “Bel ____” 29. *Donut-shaped sled 31. *Chionophobia is fear or dislike of this 32. Supplemented 33. Computer programmer 34. Glorify 36. With little fat 38. Make a sketch

42. “Two and a Half Men” star 45. Popular anise-flavored liqueur 49. *He’s busy during cold and flu season 51. Runs off 54. Indian vegetable fritter 56. Inhabit 57. Greek personification of Earth 58. Invitation request 59. a.k.a. The Islamic State 60. *Capricorn or Aquarius 61. Tom, not Tabby 62. Battery fluid 63. Famed loch 64. Club alternative 66. Mother Teresa, e.g. © Statepoint Media

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Community Calendar

San Lorenzo Valley Announcements Chamber of Commerce Nar-Anon Community Calendar W

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

Business Debtors Anonymous Second Wednesdays Aptos Sons in Retirement Monthly Meeting

Supervisor McPherson Constituent Meeting

fellowship of relatives and friends by someone else’s addiction. Three meetings are now being held in

Wednesday Jan. 20 Supervisor McPherson Constituent Meeting

For a meeting near you call oursanity@aol.com

San Lorenzo Valley

Ongoing Events

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Scotts Valley Weekdays Orientations to Become Chamber of Commerce CASA Advocates for Children Community Calendar CASA empowers volunteers to Thursday January 14 Ceremony / Business Networking Mixer

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Caregiver Support Group -

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and Hospice of Santa Cruz County invite you to attend a Caregiver Support Group for those caring for someone with a serious illness. When a loved

Thursday January 28 Ceremony / Business Networking Mixer Scotts Valley Drive #100 Scotts Valley

Thursday February 25 Business Networking Mixer -

Thursday March 24

Business Networking Mixer Drive

Thursday April 28

Scotts Valley & San Lorenzo Valley Chambers Joint Mixer

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cotts Valley & SLV Water Districts’ get together for a joint business mixer.

Happy Hour Networking Business Networking Mixer

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1834 to RSVP & bring a friend!

ASA volunteer Advocates

Sundays

First Baptist Church Bible Study

specialized training. Court appointed special advocates

Thursday January 14

Pajaro Valley Chamber Mixer at The Appleton Grill

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Aptos Noon Toastmasters

purchased by calling the Chamber Watsonville

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Tuesday January 26 Aptos Branch Sons In Retirement Luncheon

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Severinos Restaurant. peaker will be Dr. Steven Crain DC. Dr. Crain has

Tuesday January 5

116 Beach Drive

54th Annual Pajaro Valley Chamber Awards Dinner

11 a.m.: Workshop

Dated Events

Wednesdays

workshops will cover resume

First Mondays in Watsonville Second Tuesdays in Capitola

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

Saturday January 23

just a few hours a week can Wednesday Jan. 20 challenge for the entire family. In have a lifetime of impact for a irst Baptist Church of Aptos 2016 Annual Membership child who has been abused or welcomes you to join their Luncheon neglected. bible study and worshops every coping and receive support from Sunday. people who care. in the next Advocate training Call (831) 688-5842 for more info Cruz contact cita@casaofsantacruz.org uncheon will feature both County Grief Support Program. declared candidates running for California’s 20th Congres-

week can have a lifetime of impact free and it works. Last year it for a child who has been abused

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For more information: 831-425- a fine lunch and learn something new from a top notch guest speaker.

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Tuesday January 5

is limited. Please contact the

Experience Exotic Morocco Final Information Session

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Brain Health” which is a healthy coaching company for seniors in early stages of memory loss. SIR is a club for retired men which has no

- Democratic candidate Jimmy agendas.

Panetta and Republican candidate Casey Lucius. The topic will be: information.

County and the Federal Governments Role in the following categories: 1. Housing 2. Transportation 3. Education 4. Economic Development The Chamber will introduce its 2016 Board of Directors and recognize is retiring board members and report on its 2015 operations.

Thursday January 28

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Fatima’s Fine Jewelry Watsonville rom watches to custom jewelry you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for.

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oin us every 2nd Saturday on the Friday January 8 Farm for free family activities. popular tunes. Come see our Each month we select a new theme thru Sunday Jan. 10 band for Free in Sunnyvale Every to highlight historical agriculture Fungus Fair Friendship Put to Music!

Wednesday. No cover.

Friday: 2 pm–5 pm (After-hours lasses every thursday night onstrations that relate. We often Saturday: 10 have guest appearances from farm am–5 pm Sunday for information about booking the For more information call Sue tions are tax deductible). something fun and entertaining for annual Santa Cruz Fungus the whole family.

Fair unfolds at the Louden Nelson Community Center. Events include Volunteers Needed for the page for more details. FREE Lucky Steppers Modern speakers and you can even bring Monterey Symphony in mushrooms you’ve found for Square Dance Second Sundays Each Month seeking volunteers. If you love -

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Your January Horoscope Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18) you have a great ability to make things happen. Figure out what you’re passionate about and then work toward making the world a better place. There’s no better feeling than going to bed knowing that your actions have really helped. It would be nice to trust people 100 percent at

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t’s fun and easy to do! Friendship put to music; family friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Night at our new home in La Selva Beach!

Ongoing thru Dec. 5

Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Street Fair

Sunday January 17

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he SV library will have on display artwork created by the residents at Brookdale Scotts Valley. Residents artwork created under the guidance of Ageless Art Volunteer Gloria Daniels will be on exhibit.

Mondays

Adult Mixed Level Hip Hop Suite 53 ome and dance for the love of movement and learn the principles of culture of contemporary hip hop. This class will awaken

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Near the end of the month you have the ability to form long-lasting bonds with people who were

whole lot of whatnot!

Facebook.

Science Sunday

and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango. Sunday of every month. Topics Private instruction and classes by are presented in an entertaining

First Friday Art Tour

Friday Art Tour is a Santa TheCruzFirstInstitute of Contemporary

with the participating art venues.

The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most heart-pumping beats and dramatic talented local artists from local galleries. choreography.

Classes are $10-$12. For more info

discussion.

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

Dated Events Friday January 8 Saturday January 9 D-League Showcase

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Stitchers By The Sea Meetings

Schapter of the Embroiderers’ open to the public each month.

No admission fees.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

The products of your New Year brainstorms are totally useful! Be sure to write down all of your excellent ideas in case you forget about them in the morning. Your energy soars later that

and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina SCenter presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third

First Fridays each month

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

New experiences to start the new year help you make exciting new connections. The second week of

Ongoing thru Dec. 12

Scotts Valley Library Exhibits Ageless Arts

you have as the month comes to a close. Ask a close friend if you can use his or her shoulder to cry on.

Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival

War Comes Home Exhibit

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SLV Museum in Boulder Creek. his national exhibition about the experiences of veterans and their families upon homecoming from Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Civil War era to the present.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

2016 Showcase features talent from NBA D-league teams and is well attended by NBA scouts and Second Saturdays Each Month executives. The hometown Santa Cruz Warriors will be featured in 2nd Saturday on the Farm

workshop “Chocolate Alchemy 101.” The event is sponsored by the

be careful what you wish for. Sometimes getting the things you want the most leaves you with

fundraiser for scholarships.

which just reminds you how very few things in life are coincidences.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

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Saturday January 23 Sunday January 24 Santa Cruz Symphony: Mahler’s First

Civic Auditorium Sunday: 2 pm Watsonville Mello Center he Symphony’s 58th season continues with Peer Gynt

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Symphony no.1 at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium on Jan. Center for the Performing Arts.

with anyone who has a negative attitude. A groundbreaking new idea or concept crosses your higher-up. Don’t undersell yourself as the month comes to a close. Anyone who doesn’t see what you’re truly worth hasn’t earned a place in your life.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

The new year begins with your contagious cheerfulness. When you have a smile this big on your

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22) be too much for you to wrap your logical mind around. There’s more than one method to get the feeling that you don’t know everything there is to know when you’re out with a group of

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

Sunday January 31

Bridal Expo at the Cocoanut Grove

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et all the information you need to plan the perfect wedding!

time is totally free and you can waste it however you want! You get frazzled when your daily routine

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

service representatives from the be on hand for the annual expo.

but be careful not to alienate people who want to help you. You’re attracted to dramatic events

Center at the Santa Cruz County Times TBA. Fairgrounds

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

You feel like you’re moving through syrup when you try to get things done as the new year

BINGO osted by Soquel Sports H Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full snack bar available. First Tuesday

cause you to do things you wouldn’t normally do.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

in the right place at the right time puts you in a good position. Changing your appearance is more

of each month is special $25 buy

ladder. Keep in mind that you can update your style without doing anything too drastic. If you

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Is Marijuana the Holy Grail for Pain Medication?

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marijuana should be used judiciously and with awareness that it could be harmful. about: and it has many active chemicals.

We need to know which of the

than those in the past because of the increased potency of THC in recent years. lematic. Using marijuana over time can cause mental health problems for many. Even those who do not become addicted can experience hallucinations and paranoia. Some users can

making an argument against marijuana but rather am encouraging greater understanding of marijuana’s potential risks.

Considering the current opioid native in some clinical situations. But we must be aware of the potential harm if it is used. Although mari-

Grail of analgesics.

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as a genuine member with indoor (and hopefully in-the-bed) privileges.

Juanita needs some exposure to the world and can be a bit timid in new situations. She has an adjustment period but if she’s allowed a bit of space for that she she’s doing really well with learning the routine.

The resilience of dogs like Juanita never ceases to impress and amaze us. This Contact the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter for more information and check

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