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4-H Loves to Give

Recently, Scotts Valley 4-H donated cat and dog food, cat litter, toys, towels and rags, harnesses, collars, pet beds, and medication for the animals to the Santa Cruz SPCA. Brenna Ewing gave the present 4-Hers, Nadia, Tarynn, Bel, Rylee, Will, and Katelyn, a tour of the facility and let them meet some of the animals. Full Story page 7

2016 Fifth District Preview

I am very pleased to be the Chair of the Board of Supervisors for 2016. I anticipate that it will be a very productive — and busy — year. Over these past several years, through the combination of holding the line during the Great Recession, and practicing some cautious optimism during today’s ... Full Story page 15

Naturalist-Led Backpacking Tours Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks (Friends) announced five naturalist-led backpacking trips will be offered in four State Parks in the Santa Cruz Mountains during summer 2016. The Guided Backpacking Adventures Program will travel

trails in Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Castle Rock State Park, Butano State Park and Portola Redwoods State Parks. Trips will range from 11.5 to 31.5 miles, with durations of one to three nights in the backcountry. ... continued on page 4

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Community News Resurfacing/Shoulder Widening On Highway 1/17 Underway SLV & Scotts Valley Meal and Food Programs • SLV Water District Provides Reliable, Safe Drinking Water by Brian Lee 7 4-H Loves to Give by Nadia • 2016 Central Coast Heroes Breakfast at Twin Lakes Church 8 Call to Artists: MAH Art Works Summer Residency! • “Murder in the Stacks” — Support the SV Library • Winner California Wildlife Photo Contest • Bay Federal Credit Union Surpasses $68K Raised • Call to Artists: Capitola Begonia Festival! • Alert: Microsoft Computer Repair Scam • SLV Museum Docent Training • Wherever There’s a Fight – A History of Civil Liberties in California 9 Library Citizen Science Series: The Science Of Friendship 10 2016 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest 19 Stolen iPad Leads SCPD to Arrests 9

Valley Sports Valley High School Scoreboard

New In Town 10 Music Now – Professional Disc Jockey Service Scotts Valley Chamber News • Pages 11-14 11 SV Chamber Board Announces the 2016 Executive Team • Calendar of Upcoming Events 12 Chamber Welcomes Liberty Tax Service to the Community 14 Scotts Valley Rotary: ‘Service Above Self’ • Welcome to Our New Members • Thank You to Our Renewing Chamber Members Business Profile 17 Scotts Valley Integrity Automotive Service – “Where Excellence is a Requirement” By Edita McQuary Valley Club News 18 Kiwanis of the Valleys – Rotary Club of San Lorenzo Valley – Exchange Club of Scotts Valley – Scotts Valley Rotary – Scotts Valley Host Lions Club – Valley Women’s Club – Submitted by Jim Melehan

Community Calendar / Arts & Entertainment • Pages 20 – 21 Monthly Horoscope • Page 21 – Your February Horoscope

Featured Columnists 15 2016 Fifth District Preview by Bruce McPherson 16 The Book Bag by Robert Frances – Books for young readers seeking information ... 22 The Creative Life by Jessica Johnson – Chatting with Dena and Becky Taylor 23 Financial Focus – Putting your Financial Puzzle Together

SCCAS Featured Pet • Page 23 – Marcy could be your very own Velveteen Rabbit

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“Backpacking Tours” from page 1

State Parks naturalists will lead the hikes. Friends, Sempervirens Fund, the Waddell Creek Association, Mountain Parks Foundation and the Portola and Castle Rock Foundation are sponsoring the trips, which began as a State Parks pilot program in 2015. Two trips were offered in Big Basin Redwoods State Park last year. “Increasing access to State Parks is a priority for us,” said Bonny Hawley, executive director of Friends. “The Guided Backpacking Adventures Program is one way we can share the amazing natural beauty of our State Parks with visitors and help them experience areas of our State Parks they may not normally visit.” The 2016 backpacking adventures include: • Skyline to the Sea 40th Anniversary Adventure, Big Basin and Castle Rock State Parks: June 23-26. Cost: $250. • A Night Among the Ancients, Portola

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Redwoods State Park: July 9-10. Cost $100. • Waddell to Waterfalls, Big Basin State Park: July 23-24. Cost $100. • One Night, Three Waterfalls, Big Basin State Park: Aug. 13-14. Cost $100. • Butano to Waddell — the Trail Less Traveled, Butano and Big Basin State Parks, Sept. 16-18. n

••• Registration opens Feb. 1 and is limited to 10 people per trip. Children 13 and older must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian 21 or older; children younger than 13 are not allowed on the trips. Call 831-291-8273, email backpacking.adventures@parks.ca.gov or visit www.thatsmypark.org/parks-beaches/ guided-backpacking-tours

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Community News

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Resurfacing/Shoulder Widening On Highway 1/17 Underway SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — A project to resurface and widen the shoulders of Highway 1/17 in Santa Cruz County resumed on Monday night, Jan. 25. Phase 1 will last about two months and will include the following closures: The northbound Hwy. 1 loop ramp (Fishhook) has been reduced to one lane and is subject to full closures Monday through Friday from 8:00 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. Residents can expect considerable noise, depending on the roadwork being performed. Motorists may detour onto Pasatiempo Drive. Southbound Hwy. 17 will to be reduced to one lane Monday through Friday from 8 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. Phase 2 will last about two months and will include the following closures: Southbound Hwy. 17 will be reduced to one lane Monday through Friday from 10 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. The northbound Hwy. 1 ramp (Fishhook) will be subject to lane and full closures Monday through Friday from 8:00 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. Motorists may detour onto Pasatiempo Drive. As currently planned, this week (Jan 25-29) includes tree removal, saw-cutting and excavation work. The following two

weeks (Feb 1-5, Feb 8-12) will consist of working overnight on the barriers in front of all the bridge columns, which is all labor and will not be loud; day work will consist of underground work and electrical work. All work will depend on the weather and roadway surface conditions. Motorists can expect delays not to exceed 15-20 minutes. This project, when completed in the 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 Clara, CA. Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through highway construction zones. n ••• For more information on this project and for traffic updates on other Caltrans projects in Santa Cruz County, residents can call the District 5 toll free number at 1-831-423-0396 or can visit our website at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/ dist05/paffairs/release.htm#scr

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Community News

SLV & Scotts Valley Meal and Food Programs T uesdays, noon. Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, across from Rite-Aid, 335-6900. “Free Lunch Tuesday.” Tuesdays through Saturdays (also 4th Mondays). Valley Churches United, Food Pantry and Food Distribution programs. Tues-Thurs 9-11:45 and Saturday 10-11:45. 1st and 3rd Fridays 9-11 are for seniors only. USDA Distribution on 4th Monday 10-1. For SLV, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon residents. Ben Lomond, corner of Highway 9 across from Ben Lomond Market, 336-8258. Wednesdays, 12-2, San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Dr., Scotts Valley (next to the fire station), 438-3633. Food Distribution. Thursdays 10:00-2:30 (doors open 9:00-3:00). St. John’s Catholic Church, down

from Rite-Aid, Highway 9 and Russell, Felton. 335-4657. “Thursday Lunch.” Thursdays, 11-12. Mountain Community Resources (a Community Bridges program), 6134 Highway 9, across from Rite Aid, Felton. 335-6600. Food Distribution. Thursdays, 5:00-6:30, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. 438-4360. Food Distribution. Fridays, 5-5:30 p.m. GateWay Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, Scotts

Valley, CA 95066. 438-0646. “Fridays at Five” food distribution. Sunday, February 28, 2:00. SS Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 9980 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, north of town, 336-2228. Dinner. Sunday, February 21, 12:30-2:30. Redwood Christian Center, 6869 Highway 9, Felton (at Fall Creek Dr., near San Lorenzo Valley High School). 3355307. Lunch.

Meals on Wheels (a Community Bridges program), hot meals at dining centers in Ben Lomond (M-F, 336-5366) and Scotts Valley (Wednesdays, 438-8666). Reservation required, $2.50 requested donation, for age 60+ (limited exceptions). Meals delivered (if eligible). Grey Bears Brown Bag Program, weekly bag of produce to be picked up in Ben Lomond, Felton, or Scotts Valley. Delivery available for homebound seniors. $30 annual membership fee, for age 55+. www.greybears.org (479-1055). n ••• Except as noted, all programs are free of charge — Schedules are subject to change. Submit Changes/Additions to slvsvmeals@gmail.com Submitted by Paul Machlis

SLV Water District Provides Reliable, Safe Drinking Water

By Brian Lee, General Manager, San Lorenzo Valley Water District

he San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) staff works hard to ensure customers have access to drinking water that meets or exceeds all State and Federal drinking water standards. The process to do so involves sampling and testing water, protecting the watershed and maintaining the distribution system. SLVWD is required to test for lead and copper in customer taps every three years and has been collecting these samples since the announcement of the Federal Lead and Copper Rule in 1991. Sampling has always produced results for SLVWD at well below the action level of 0.015 milligrams per liter for lead and 1.3 milligrams per liter of copper. In 2014, when lead and copper was last sampled in SLVWD systems, the results were less than 0.005 milligrams per liter for lead and less than 0.50 milligrams per liter for copper, according to Nate Gillespie and Joel Busa, who work in the SLVWD water treatment center.

SLVWD protects and manages over 2,200 acres of watershed land to ensure the highest quality water possible and to enhance groundwater recharge. In the San Lorenzo Valley, 60 percent our water emerges from the ground in springs and flows down small creeks through secondgrowth, undeveloped redwood forest. The other 40 percent comes from groundwater in the Santa Margarita Aquifer. These sources produce unpolluted water with a neutral pH, which enables SLVWD to avoid using corrosion control additives. Lead seldom occurs naturally in water supplies like rivers, wells and lakes. It enters drinking water primarily as a result of the corrosion of materials containing lead in the water distribution system and household plumbing including lead-based solder used to join copper pipe. The SLVWD water distribution system does not contain any lead service lines. If anyone suspects

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SLVWD water treatment plant

that drinking water contains elevated lead, please have the water tested for lead by a certified laboratory. Children are especially susceptible to lead and copper exposure because their bodies absorb these metals at higher rates than the average adult. Children younger than 6 are most at risk due to their rapid rate of growth. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause low IQ, hearing impairment, reduced attention span and poor classroom performance. Pregnant women and their fetuses are especially vulnerable to lead exposure since lead can significantly harm the fetus, causing lower birth weight and slowing down normal mental and physical development. Exposure to high levels of copper can cause stomach and intestinal distress, liver or kidney damage and complications of Wilson’s disease in genetically predisposed people.

For more information regarding lead and copper, please consult the EPA’s website regarding the Lead and Copper Rule: www.epa.gov/dwreginfo/ lead-and-copper-rule. SLVWD shares information about its water quality as requested and annually in its Consumer Confidence Report, which is distributed to all customers in the summer and is available on our website. The San Lorenzo Valley Water District is located in the mountains of northern Santa Cruz County and serves more than 7,500 metered connections. Established in 1941, the district supplies water to the communities of Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Ben Lomond, Zayante, Scotts Valley, Mañana Woods and Felton. For more information, visit www.slvwd.com or www.facebook. com/slvwaterdistrict. n

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Community News

By Nadia: Scotts Valley Community Service Officer (age 14)

‘Helping animals makes me happy because I know that I made a difference in that animal’s life. Even if it wasn’t a big difference, I still did something. I feel that many people don’t realize how much helping these animals means, to the people who work with animals, and even to the animals themselves. I know I’ve never heard a dog say help or a cat say please, but when I look at an animal in need and see the sadness in their eyes, it makes me feel horrible not to do something about it. That’s why when I help animals, I feel good.’ Said Nadia, Scotts Valley Community Service Officer. n ••• Scotts Valley 4-H encourages you to stop by the SPCA, call them, or visit their website and see how you can help. SPCA address: 2685 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. Phone: Scotts Valley 4-H enjoying a tour through the SPCA facility and (831) 465-5000 (Santa Cruz office) Website: SPCAsc.org (Santa Cruz) meeting animals along the way. ecently, Scotts Valley 4-H donated cat and dog food, cat litter, toys, towels and rags, harnesses, collars, pet beds, and medication for the animals to the Santa Cruz SPCA. Brenna Ewing gave the present 4-Hers, Nadia, Tarynn, Bel, Rylee, Will, and Katelyn, a tour of the facility and let them meet some of the animals.

Scotts Valley 4-H bringing donations to SPCA.

2016 Central Coast Heroes Breakfast at Twin Lakes Church

Friday, June 17 at 8 a.m. Twin Lakes Church | 2701 Cabrillo College Dr. Aptos

o you know a local resident or organization who has done something extraordinary in Monterey, San Benito or Santa Cruz counties? Now is your chance to honor them! The American Red Cross of Central Coast is seeking nominations of unsung heroes to be honored at our upcoming 2016 Central Coast Heroes Breakfast. Local heroes need not be famous, but simply a local person who went above and beyond when the need arose. It might be a lifeguard who saved a drowning child, an ordinary citizen who performed CPR when a stranger collapsed, or someone who simply provided outstanding service

to our community in one of the specified categories. The nomination deadline is February 26, 2016. Visit redcross.org/ccheroes2016 more information and nominate your hero today! Join the American Red Cross of the Central Coast as we honor local Monterey, San Benito, and/or Santa Cruz County heroes whose actions exemplify the true spirit of heroism through their courage, dedication and character. The Heroes Breakfast raises money for the lifesaving programs and services provided by your local Red Cross Chapter. Visit www.redcross.org/ centralcoastheroes for more information. n

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Community Briefs

Call to Artists: MAH Art Works Summer Residency! his summer, artists will transform the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History’s (MAH) Solari Gallery into a series of artist’s studios. In each studio, museum visitors will meet artists and participate in art works in progress. All artists will be expected to engage visitors as part of their work and are invited to engage the theme of building stronger communities and neighborhoods. Deadline to apply for the Art Works summer residency, February 22.

••• “Murder in the Stacks” — Support the SV Library and Solve the Mystery! nother Murder at the Scotts Valley Library that we want to see if you can solve! The event is Feb. 20, from 7-9:30 p.m., adults only. This is a production by Janet Rudolph’s Murder on the Menu sponsored by the Friends of the Scotts Valley Library and will be a fun-filled evening. As teams interview the suspects there will be hearty appetizers from Mollies Cafe, Brunos Tony and Albas and others to snack on, free non-alcoholic beverages plus a cash bar. A dessert and coffee bar open during the short Live Auction with a chance to bid on the Library Patio for July 4th tickets to the Santa Cruz Warriors and two more items. There will also be a drawing for a Door prize value of $100. The winning team will be announced and win their prizes. Tickets are $50 in advance or $55 at the door.

Tickets are available at the Library, Mollies Cafe and from SV Friends members. Proceeds will be used to support Programs at the SV Library. Contact sylvialee2@sbcgloal.net with questions. ••• Winner California Wildlife Photo Contest erkeley resident Jennifer Joynt’s image of an American pika in Yosemite National Park earned the 2015 grand prize in the California Wildlife Photo of the Year contest. The image of the furry, diminutive critter was chosen as the winner of the yearlong contest presented by Outdoor California magazine and California Watchable Wildlife Inc., and sponsored by the Sierra Nevada Conservancy and the State Coastal Conservancy. Joynt’s picture captures the animal as it crests a rock formation along a trail near Gaylor Lake. The shot was the winner for the November/December issue of Outdoor California magazine, and in early January, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Charlton H. Bonham selected it as the year’s top wildlife photo.

“The image of this pocket-sized American pika holding blades of grass that are nearly longer than its body length captures the imagination immediately,” Director Bonham said. “You can’t deny the ‘aww-factor’ that comes from the facial expression, but I see a pika on a mission to build its hay pile, its nest, its future. Such is the indomitable way of nature.” ••• Bay Federal Credit Union Surpasses $68K Raised Capitola — Bay Federal Credit Union facilitated fundraising in the amount of $68,534 in member and employee donations in 2015, and the Credit Union continued its trend of 100% participation in community support from employees for the fourteenth consecutive year. President and CEO Carrie Birkhofer founded the Credit Union’s thriving community support program, challenging employees to 100% participation in 2002 and creating a committee to oversee its philanthropic partnerships. Since then, she has watched a culture of giving back be embraced across the company. “As a local credit union, it is incredibly important for us to give back,” Birkhofer

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said. “Many companies do not talk about success at an emotional level, but that is what sets us apart. We deliver service to our members, the community, and each other from the heart. In all of our actions, we seek to make a real difference in the community.” Of the $68,534 raised, the vast majority of those funds stayed at the local level, and those that left the Central Coast went to worthy causes nationally and abroad, such as the American Cancer Society and Nepal earthquake relief. ••• Call to Artists: Capitola Begonia Festival! he Capitola Begonia Festival Committee invites you to submit an extraordinary piece of art to serve as the official poster for the 64th Annual Capitola Begonia Festival. “Begonias around the World” is the 2016 festival theme. Although the artwork does not necessarily have to include the theme, the committee selection process traditionally favors it. • Past poster images are available at www.begoniafestival.com • The finished poster will measure 18” by 24”. Both vertical and horizontal images will be considered. • All mediums will be accepted. Graphics for the poster will be completed by the Begonia Festival Committee. If selected, you will asked to allow the Begonia Festival to use all or part of your art on all of the various marketing pieces associated with the Festival. The Capitola Begonia Festival will pay the selected artist $500 for the rights to use the artwork for posters, merchandising, and publicity. You will also receive 75 posters and your artist biography featured in the Festival program and website. Deadline: The week of March 28 through April 1. Deliver to: Capitola Chamber of Commerce 716 #G Capitola Ave., Capitola. ••• Alert: Microsoft Computer Repair Scam anta Cruz County residents have been reporting a telephone scam where suspects pretend to be a Microsoft employee. The caller claims that the victim’s computer is infected with malware and viruses and then asks for remote access in order to fix it. The scammer often then infects the computer before claiming they have fixed the viruses and asking for payment. Scammers will request payment by credit card, or pre-paid debit card for their technical services. Residents who have fallen victim to this scam are reporting losses up to thousands of dollars. If you have been a victim of this scam please contact our Consumer Affairs Unit

at (831) 454- 2050. Please also file a report with your local law enforcement agency. Office Of The District Attorney County Of Santa Cruz ••• SLV Museum Docent Training he San Lorenzo Valley Museum is holding a docent training class on Sat, Jan 30 at 1 pm. This 1 ½ hour class will prepare you for greeting visitors, introducing current exhibits, and handling bookstore sales. Here is the perfect volunteer opportunity for anyone interested in history, loves engaging with people, and wants to give back to their community. To sign up or get more info call 831-338-8382 and leave your name and contact info. San Lorenzo Valley Museum 12547 Highway 9. Mailing: P.O. Box 576 Boulder Creek, CA 95006. Website www.slvmuseum.com ••• Wherever There’s a Fight A History of Civil Liberties in California he San Lorenzo Valley Museum is hosting Wherever There’s a Fight: A History of Civil Liberties in California, featuring 14 themed interpretive panels posing questions that go to the root of civil liberties and tapping the imagination with historical information, archival photographs, imagery, and insightful quotes. The narrative explores our Constitutional rights and a history of discrimination. Topics include: citizenship, slavery, voting, land ownership, unlawful arrests, dissension, religion, censorship, and education. This traveling exhibit will close on Sun, Mar 9, 2016. The SLV Museum’s open days / hours are Wed - Sun 12 - 4 pm with free admission, donations appreciated. For more information, please call 831-338-8382. n

Valley High Schools Scoreboard Basketball

Scotts Valley Boys Season Record: (7-11, SCCAL 2-5) Coach: Charles Burks SLV 57 – Scotts Valley 52 (Jan 26, Away*) Santa Cruz 55 – Scotts Valley 52 (Jan 22, Awy*) Scotts Valley 55 – Harbor 40 (Jan 19, Awy*) Aptos 47 – Scotts Valley 36 (Jan 13, Awy*) Scotts Valley 59 – Soquel 44 (Jan 11, Hm*) St. Francis 52 – Scotts Valley 41 (Jan 9, Awy*) SLV 60 – Scotts Valley 49 (Jan 6, Hm*) San Lorenzo Valley Boys Season Record: (15-4, SCCAL 5-2) Coach: Marcus Northcutt SLV 57 – Scotts Valley 52 (Jan 26, Hm*) SLV 66 – Aptos 59 (Jan 19, Away*) SLV 53 – Soquel 43 (Jan 15, Hm*) St. Francis – 74 – SLV 60 (Jan 13, Away*) SLV 62 – Harbor 35 (Jan 11, Hm*) Santa Cruz 790 – SLV 58 (Jan 8, Hm*) SLV 60 – Scotts Valley 49 (Jan 6, Away*) Scotts Valley Girls Season Record: (14-3, SCCAL 7-0) Coach: Rick Silver Scotts Valley 60 – SLV 17 (Jan 26, Away*)

Scotts Valley 66 – Santa Cruz 44 (Jan 22, Away*) Scotts Valley 74 – Harbor 13 (Jan 19, Away*) Scotts Valley 75 – Aptos 44 (Jan 13, Away*) Scotts Valley 58 – Soquel 45 (Jan 11, Hm*) Scotts Valley 63 – St. Francis 41 (Jan 9, Away*) Scotts Valley 75 – SLV 25 (Jan 6, Hm*) San Lorenzo Valley Girls Season Record: (5-11, SCCAL 1-6) Coach: Andrea Trader Scotts Valley 60 – SLV 17 (Jan 26, Hm*) Aptos 70 – SLV 28 (Jan 19, Away*) Soquel 60 – SLV 19 (Jan 15, Hm*) St. Francis 56 – SLV 32 (Jan 13, Away*) SLV 46 – Harbor 16 (Jan 11, Hm*) Santa Cruz 47 – SLV 25 (Jan 8, Hm*) Scotts Valley 75 – SLV 25 (Jan 6, Away*)

Soccer

Scotts Valley Boys Season Record: (5-2-1, SCCAL 3-1-1) Coach: Brian Terwilleger Scoring Leaders: Noah Bird 11 goals, Eric Beraut 7, Lucas Abroms 6, Brendan Magee 4, Cole North 3 Scotts Valley 1 – Soquel 0 (Jan 27, Away*)

Scotts Valley 2 – Aptos 2 (Jan 22, Hm*) Harbor 2 – Scotts Valley 1 (Jan 20, DP*) Scotts Valley 6 – King City 2 (Jan 16, Away) Scotts Valley 3 – SLV 0 (Jan 13, Hm*) Scotts Valley 6 – Santa Cruz 0 (Jan 9, Away*) San Lorenzo Valley Boys Season Record: (2-7-1, SCCAL 0-5-1) Coach: Memo Cardenas Scoring Leaders: Mitchell Kamau 3 goals, Duquan Ruff 2, Nicolas Gallardo 2, Nicholas Gallardo 2, Louis Jolivalt 2, Jon Bowman 1 Santa Cruz 3 – SLV 2 (Jan 27, Away*) Soquel 6 – SLV 0 (Jan 22, Hm*) SLV 0 – Aptos 0 (Jan 20, Away*) Harbor 3 – SLV 0 (Jan 15, Hm*) Scotts Valley 3 – SLV 0 (Jan 13, Away*) St. Francis 3 – SLV 1 (Jan 6, Hm*) Scotts Valley Girls Season Record: (4-4-4, SCCAL 3-1-1) Coach: Art Munoz Scoring Leaders: Anna Payne 3 goals, Oliva Ross 3, Allie Carl 2, Brittany Cartee 2, Serena Garcia 2

Local Sports Santa Cruz 2 – Scotts Valley 0 (Jan 28, Away*) Scotts Valley 1 Soquel 0 (Jan 26, Away*) Aptos 1 – Scotts Valley 0 (Jan 21, Hm*) Scotts Valley 0 – Harbor 0 (Jan 19, Away*) Scotts Valley 7 – SLV 0 (Jan 12, Hm*) Scotts Valley 2 – Santa Cruz 0 (Jan 9, Hm*)

San Lorenzo Valley Girls Season Record: (4-10-0, SCCAL 1-6-0) Coach: Kellen Coffis Scoring Leaders: Jenna Francis 10 goals, Annie Stivala 2, Lauren Thompson 2, Sophia Magliato 1, Blaze Brumbaugh 1 St. Francis 2 – SLV 1 (Jan 28, Away*) Santa Cruz 5 – SLV 0 (Jan 26, Away*) Soquel 4 – SLV 1 (Jan 21, Hm*) Aptos 1 – SLV 0 (Jan 19, Away*) Menlo School 2 – SLV 1 (Jan 16, Hm) Harbor 2 – SLV 1 (Jan 14, Hm*) Scotts Valley 7 – SLV 0 (Jan 12, Away*) SLV 5 – St. Francis 0 (Jan 5, Hm*) (* = League Game) (DP = Depot Park, Santa Cruz)

Community News

Library Citizen Science Series: The Science Of Friendship

SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL), a network of 10 neighborhood library branches throughout Santa Cruz County, today announced that the Science of Friendship is scheduled for the next Citizen Science discussion at the downtown branch library. A lifelong passion for understanding interpersonal connections led Christine Brooks, Ph.D. to coChristine Brooks found the Science of Friendship project, a research and information hub. According to Christine, the motivations, behaviors, and skills necessary to make and maintain friendships help build self-knowledge and enhance emotional intelligence. According to current research: • Strong friendships in childhood are a better indicator of professional success in adulthood than IQ scores. • Older adults ward off depression at greater rates when regularly engaged in social interaction. • Loneliness is bad for your health: We are wired for friendship: The field of neurobiology has shown

that our brains and nervous systems repair themselves via interactions with others. Christine Brooks will discuss her research and offer practical tips about processes of befriending. The discussion will also include initial findings from her recent qualitative study on best friendship. According to Library Director Janis O’Driscoll, “The emotional wellbeing of our community is important, and we are delighted to support people with the knowledge and tools to create positive social networks.” ••• Thursday February 4 Downtown Library 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz he Citizen Science program is an ongoing series for teens and adults conducted in partnership with the Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery, the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and UC Santa Cruz. The program includes a sciencefocused presentation by a local expert

followed by a question and answer session. Christine Brooks, PhD, is a coach and educator with over 20 years experience integrating creativity and self-awareness practices into her own work and in supporting the work of others. She has a doctorate in psychology with specializations in clinical psychology and transformative education and research. Christine co-founded the Science of Friendship Project in 2012 because she believes that our capacities for interaction

and connection are our greatest commodities. In addition to her coaching practice, Christine does independent research on friendship, teaches at the California Institute of Integral Studies, and runs workshops and trainings on friendship and social & emotional intelligence. n ••• To find out more about Christine Brooks: Website: http://scienceoffriendship.com/ Linked In: www.linkedin.com/ in/sofchristinebrooks/

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Community News

2016 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

Annual Romantic Writing Competition for Santa Cruz County Residents By Noel Smith

hether it’s the memory of Love, Love that has stood the test of time, or the rush of young Love, that is what we celebrate each February 14, Valentine’s Day. What could be more 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. The 2015 Times Publishing Annual Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest drew poems from Watsonville to Boulder Creek. Some were funny, some romantic, some touching. As usual, a winning poem was chosen for each of our three newspapers;

the Scotts Valley Times, Capitola Soquel 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! n •••

2016 Poetry Contest Rules

(Open to Santa Cruz County residents only) Please Read Carefully rite a poem about, or to your Valentine and submit it via email to info@cyber-times.com with Poetry Contest as the Subject, or mail it to 9601 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003. Only one poem per poet and no more than 250 words and 25 lines.

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Be sure to include your name, address, day and evening phone numbers, e-mail address, and for whom (fiancée, spouse, parent, child, lost love, etc.) your poem is written. The 2016 prizes will be: A Grand Prize for the best poem about the secret to his/ her successful 30-plus year marriage; Three First Place winning poems and Three Honorable Mentions. We welcome all submissions from the residents of Santa Cruz County. The Times Publishing editorial staff will select the winners from: • Santa Cruz Mountains for the Scotts Valley Times — Scotts Valley, San Lorenzo Valley, Bonny Doon, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek. • Mid-county for the Capitola Soquel Times — Capitola, Soquel, Santa Cruz and Davenport • South county for the Aptos Times — Watsonville, Freedom, Corralitos

It’s time for poets throughout Santa Cruz County to make public their feelings in celebration of Valentines Day. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2016. The winner will be notified on or before Tuesday, February 9. Please Email info@cyber-times.com or call us at 831/688-7549 if you have any questions. The winning poems will be published in the March 1 editions of the three newspapers. ••• 2015 Winners: Grand Prize – Celebrating Over 30 Years of Marriage – Donna Kannall of Scotts Valley • Scotts Valley Times – Jacqueline Linford of Felton • Capitola Soquel Times – Karen Conley of Soquel • Aptos Times – Cathy Davenport of Aptos

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usic Now is the largest DJ company in Santa Cruz County with six DJ’s and is the most referred DJ company on the Central Coast. Current owner Jack Crawford

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started with Music Now in 1987 and then became owner in April of 2008. Jack has over 30 years of entertainment experience. His background is as a DJ for many years on Monterey based radio stations and has also played in many San Jose and Santa Cruz based bands as a lead singer and bass player. Over the years Music Now has performed at over 30,000 weddings and events since its inception and has entertained and donated its services to the Museum of Art, American Lung Association, NAACP, American Heart Association, Santa Cruz Aids Project, Woodies on the Wharf, Hot Rods on the Beach to help further their causes. Come and visit Music Now DJs, AV Rentals & Photo-Booth at our new location in Scotts Valley. They are located right behind The Scotts Valley Cinema at 230 Mt Hermon Rd, Suite B Scotts Valley. Tel # 831-423-4423: Toll Free 877-423-4423. Website: www.musicnowdj.com n

SV Chamber Board Announces the 2016 Executive Team

he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to announce our new Executive Team for 2016. It is an exciting new year for the Chamber, full of positive energy and change. This new Executive Team has a deep passion for serving their community and it shows. They have wasted no time jumping right in and “rolling up their sleeves” to accomplish the many tasks at hand. Filling these new roles are Board President, John Yost, ProCompass Management Services; Board Vice President, Stephen Hoversten, Modern Woodmen of America; Board Treasurer, Piret Harmon, Scotts Valley Water District; Board Secretary, Angela Alejandro, Scotts Valley Consulting; and Past President, Rosanna Herrera, Bruno’s BBQ. Our new Board President, John Yost has lived in Santa Cruz County for over 40 years and in the city of Scotts Valley for 35 years. He attended Cabrillo College and graduated from UC. Santa Cruz with a BA degree. He received his MBA degree from Santa Clara University. John spent over twenty-five years as an executive in engineering, quality assurance and operations organizations in the computer data storage industry. He has worked for companies of all sizes, from small start-ups of less than fifty employees to large corporations with thousands of

Calendar of Upcoming Events Thursday February 11 • Special Valentine’s Happy Hour Networking 5:30-7:00 p.m. Ashby Confections Scotts Valley Junction, 16c Victor Square

Thursday February 25

• Business Networking Mixer 5:30-7:00 pm Core Connections Physical Therapy 108 Whispering Pines Dr., Suite 120

Thursday March 10

• Business Networking Mixer 5:30-7:00pm Kelinda’s Customs 4865 Scotts Valley Drive

employees and multinational locations. He has also been teaching courses in the MBA program and Undergraduate business programs at the University of Phoenix for the past 16 years and began teaching business course at Cabrillo College two years ago. John formed his own consulting company 10 years ago to help organizations achieve success by recruiting, developing, and retaining high performing employees. John especially enjoys working with non-profit and service organizations. Aside from

serving on the Board for the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, John is also interim president of Monterey Coast Preparatory which provides college preparatory education for students with learning differences. Stephen Hoversten, our new Board Vice President, is no stranger to the Scotts Valley Chamber or volunteering in our community. A member of Scotts Valley High’s very first graduating class, Stephen was named Scotts Valley “Youth of the Year” by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce back in 2002. This being one of the inspirational events that

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led to his commitment to leading and serving in his community. He currently holds dual roles with the Chamber as both a Chamber Ambassador (since 2011) and as the newly elected Chamber Vice President. He has volunteered for numerous local causes. Some of which include being a member of the Citizens Oversight Committee on Measure A for our schools. He has volunteered for the last 15 years with the annual Wharf to Wharf race, of which the last three years he has been the Finish Line Director. “Chamber Board” page 13

Thursday March 24

• Business Networking Mixer 5:30-7:00 pm Classic Jay’s Art and Signs 4087 Scotts Valley Drive

Thursday April 28

• Scotts Valley & SLV Chambers Joint Mixer 5:30-7:00 pm Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton

Every 2nd Thursday

• Happy Hour Networking

Every 4th Thursday

• Business Networking Mixer

Call the Chamber Today or Visit www.scottsvalleychamber.com

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

Chamber Welcomes Liberty Tax Service to the Community

he 2016 Tax season will be Liberty Tax Service’s 2nd year in the City of Scotts Valley. They are ready and excited to take away the stress that filing your taxes brings every year. They strongly believe that they are the right tax professionals for your personal and small business taxes. Their Liberty tax system enables them to bring you the fastest/highest possible refund in town; it also allows them to guarantee you the most accurate return possible. You will never have to hunt them down, as they are open year round and never miss a phone call! What they offer: Liberty Tax Service files personal and small business taxes. They have the capability and knowledge to file all Schedules. You have a 1099/ Small Business? No problem, come on down and they will maximize your deductions. With Liberty Tax you can be assured to never have to pay for additional help during the year. If you filed with them, they will be with you every step of the way, including offering audit assistance and correspondence assistance, if needed, any time of the year,

free of charge! They are so confident in their service that they offer a 100%

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accuracy and satisfaction guaranteed! are shooting for 150! So if you see one Don’t believe it? Come on down to their of their marketers trying to hand you a office and take a look at their “Written complimentary certificate, please take Guarantees” for yourself. They hang it (For first time customers only)! proudly on their office wall, and they They also do “Appreciation Weeks” – also give them to you after filing your What this means is that they will file your taxes. They also taxes for free if you offer free estimates fall under the caton your tax return egory they will be Liberty Tax Service is as well as a drop serving that week. proud to be part of the off service! Liberty Tax likes to Scotts Valley community. do this this to show How they give back: Liberty Tax their appreciation They are always looking Service is proud to those people that to find ways to help, to be part of the Scotts make our City a volunteer, and be part of Valley community. safer, better place to They are always live in (For first time this great place! They love looking to find ways customers only). to help with fundraisers to help, volunteer, Here they are: and be part of this Week of: • Feb and have tools that allow great place! They 15 – Military and them to raise money for love to help with Veterans • Feb 22 – a good cause. It’s quite fundraisers and Teachers, Coaches, have tools that allow and School Adminsimple; they call it their them to raise money istration • Feb ‘send a friend’ program. for a good cause. 29 – Police and It’s quite simple; Fire Department they call it their ‘send a friend’ program. • March 7 – Healthcare • March 14 – For every person you send down to their Senior Citizens office, Liberty Tax will gladly donate $50 Liberty Tax Service is very proud to for your fundraising cause. Team up with be part of this community and they look Liberty and they can help! forward to seeing new and familiar Free Returns — This may sound faces in their office this year. Please too good to be true, but their marketing come on in any time or call ahead and team goes out each year and hands out make an appointment. They are con‘Complimentary Tax Preparation Cer- veniently located at 5215 Scotts Valley tificates’. Last year they successfully Drive, Suite A and you can contact them filed 100 free returns! This year they at 831-600-8784.

“Chamber Board” from page 11 Stephen has been heavily involved with most of the Chamber’s annual activities, as well the co-chair of our most recent Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, ‘Light up the Night’. He serves as a member of the Scotts Valley Sports Complex committee where he recently coordinated a funding commitment of $100,000 from the Wharf to Wharf! He serves Gateway Bible Church as a member of their Local Impact Team and very much enjoys singing in their choir. Stephen is the Managing Partner for Modern Woodmen of America where he provides top quality products and services in the insurance, retirement and investment arena. As a Modern Woodmen Representative, Stephen offers fraternal benefits to help families and businesses to achieve financial security, both now and in the future. Roughly 30 million dollars are given back to local communities nationwide each year by Modern Woodmen of America. Thus far Stephen has helped raise money for Special Olympics, the Scotts Valley Library, the Scotts Valley School’s music programs, and others. Stephen and his wife Reina are very proud to raise their two children, Liam and Rossilyn, here in this community they love and call home. Born and raised in Estonia, our new treasurer, Piret Harmon, moved to California in 1993. She has an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering and an MBA and has filled diverse positions in both, private and public industries. Piret has been the General Manager of Scotts Valley Water District since July of 2013 after working at the Santa Cruz Water Department for 8 years. She is responsible for strategic planning and daily operations of a nimble and forward-looking water agency in a community that values livability, collaboration and innovation. She serves on the Boards of California Utilities Executive Management Association, Regional Water Management Foundation, Bay Federal Credit Union, and Leadership Santa Cruz County in addition to Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce. Time is very valuable resource for Piret and achieving the objectives is always supported by straightforwardness, efficiency, and good judgment. In her role as a Treasurer of the Chamber Board she will be able to utilize her aptitude for numbers and business sense to ensure the financial health of the organization. Piret loves to travel, learn, connect with interesting people and collect new experiences. She is driven and always looking for ways to turn challenges into opportunities. Board Secretary, Angela Alejandro comes to us with over 20 years of experience as a sales, marketing and operations

executive in the technology industry, and has served extensively as a leader of global teams and programs at companies including Cisco, Juniper, SonicWALL and Microsoft. Additionally, Angela has extensive experience in the Silicon Valley tech startup scene, including serving previously as Global Director of Operations at Yammer, then as CEO for Gorilla Branders, Inc., and most recently, as Founder and Principal at Scotts Valley Consulting, Inc. Married for fifteen years, Angela is the proud mother of three children who currently attend Scotts Valley Schools. She has been an active voice with the SVMS Campus Redesign Committee, she is a current participant in Leadership Santa Cruz County, and is an active volunteer for the UCSC Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development. Imme-

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diately upon joining the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Angela was unanimously voted as the Board’s new Marketing Chair. She also served as Chair of the Marketing Subcommittee for the New and Improved Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival in 2015, where she was instrumental in the complete revamping and rebranding of this event. Past Board President, Rosanna Herrera is the owner of Bruno’s BBQ & Catering. Bruno’s BBQ has received several awards including “Goldie’s Silver Award” for best BBQ and has been voted the “Best Rave and Fave BBQ Restaurant” by the Scotts Valley Press Banner. The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce also named Bruno’s as 2014 “Scotts Valley Business of the Year.” Rosanna has grown Bruno’s into an essential part of the community through

her willingness to partner, sponsor and host many local causes including sports teams, service clubs, local schools and countless other organizations. Bruno’s has been a Chamber member since 1997 and Rosanna has been an active member of its Board of Directors since January 2014. She is also an active member of the Scotts Valley Rotary Club and has been selected to be President of her Club in 2016. Rosanna is interested in “contributing to the community that supports business endeavors and striving to continue the success of the business community in Scotts Valley.” She holds two undergraduate degrees and a Masters degree, is a licensed California Private Investigator, co-host on the My Scotts Valley radio show and continues international travel on behalf of Rotary projects.

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

Scotts Valley Rotary: ‘Service Above Self’

By Scotts Valley Rotary President-Elect, Rosanna Herrera

cotts Valley Rotary continues its tradition of serving our local and international communities by bringing

Rosanna Herrera

helping hands to improve people’s daily lives. From the Scotts Valley Senior Center to Siem Reap Cambodia, Scotts Valley Rotarians thrive on their motto ‘Service Above Self’. On February 19 Rotarians will cook lunch for our community of seniors at the Senior Center — Pork Loin, potatoes and veggies are on the menu. Internationally, Scotts Valley Rotary has teamed with Feeding Dreams Cambodia to outfit a hospitality vocational training center for the poorest of the poor in a country that was devastated by genocide. In order to continue doing deeds locally and internationally, Scotts Valley Rotary will host two fundraisers: • On February 27, 6pm at Bruno’s BBQ they will hold their 2nd Annual Trivia Challenge featuring Thomas Todd of Jeopardy fame. You can sign up at Bruno’s in person or by phone 831.438.2227. • On May 21 they will hold a Johnny Cash Tribute concert at the Slawinski

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Center. James Garner’s tribute to Johnny Cash is a treat and will bring a concert to Scotts Valley! Concert tickets will be available March 1 or you can get on the list now, contact Rosanna Herrera @ 831.435.8282. Seats will be limited. ••• Scotts Valley Rotary meets Monday noon at Bruno’s BBQ.

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2016 Fifth District Preview

am very pleased to be the Chair of the Board of Supervisors for 2016. I anticipate that it will be a very productive — and busy — year. Over these past several years, through the combination of holding the line during the Great Recession, and practicing some cautious optimism during today’s mild economic recovery, Santa Cruz County is in a position to provide additional services to our county residents this coming year. In the area of public safety, we have added additional patrol deputies in the Sheriff’s Department the past two years, and I hope we will be able to do the same in 2016-17. With the help of so-called “unfunded mandate” money coming back to the County from the State — money owed to the County for about a decade –we were able to address needed improvements to our parks. I am hopeful that we will have projects in every county park in the Fifth District. Last year, we worked on sustainable land use policies with continued protection of the environment. Now we are in the position to look for more opportunities for affordable workforce housing, as well as employment opportunities. A Community Choice Energy program, which we have been working on for three years, will be thoroughly vetted in 2016, and the Board will make a decision whether to move forward. The program would allow us to depend on a higher percentage of

By Bruce McPherson, Fifth District Supervisor; Board of Supervisors Chairman

renewable energy resources through local purchasing. We should know in March whether our request to the PG&E to change the electrical baseline designation is successful. 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 San Lorenzo Valley area residents use woodburning stoves as their primary heat source, resulting in smoke particulate pollution. Also in March, we will know whether the merger of Lompico Water District with the San Lorenzo Valley Water District is successful. Lompico

voters will decide whether to form a $2.75 million assessment district to pay for the improvements needed as a condition of the merger. We will also continue to shape the rules and regulations addressing the cannabis industry. The Board of Supervisors has given initial approval to a proposal that creates a two-tiered system to license small “cottage gardens” and “level one” cultivations of up to 500 square feet of plant canopy. Meanwhile, the 13-member Cannabis Cultivation Choices Committee, known as C4, will continue work with the goal of making further recommendations to the Board in June. I am interested in a proposal that will protect neighborhoods from the nuisance and environmental impacts of cannabis cultivation while also allowing the innovative industry to thrive. Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed $122 billion state budget proposal, overall, is a positive one for counties. While it limits ongoing funding commitments, it recommends mitigating what he has identified as the two biggest liabilities facing the state: transportation/infrastructure and state retiree benefits. I hope that we too, will follow that approach, again increasing our budget reserve in preparing for the next economic downtown that is sure to come, while also looking out for health and human services opportunities for county residents.

Improvements to two critical services appear likely to be decided by county voters, not the Board of Supervisors, in 2016: a $49.50 a year parcel tax in June for our 10-branch library system, and a ½ cent sales tax measure in November for a balanced transportation program. I plan to continue to hold neighborhood meetings in the district this year. If you and your neighbors are interested in hosting, please let me know by emailing me at bruce.mcpherson@santacruzcounty.us. n

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The Book Bag

Books for young readers seeking information… By Robert Francis

John Muir Wrestles a Waterfall

By Julie Danneberg Illustrated by Jamie Hogan Charlesbridge. $16.9 hile operating a small sawmill in the Yosemite Valley in the early 1970s, John Muir had the opportunity to explore the wonders of the area. One of the natural attractions that drew his attention was the eye-catching Yosemite Falls. This picture book provides an account of the famed naturalist’s decision to get “upclose-and-personal” with the falls in April of 1871. Not only does Muir climb the mountain next to the waterway but, at great personal risk, he also works his way behind the falls. This unusual look at an actual episode from Muir’s life which he wrote about is made even more interesting thanks to the

pastel-and-colored pencil illustrations by Jamie Hogan. If your family is planning a Yosemite adventure this year you’ll want to share this story with your child before visiting Yosemite Falls.

Where Did My Clothes Come From?

By Chris Butterworth Illustrated by Lucia Gaggiotti Candlewick Press. $12.99 his picture book for children six years of age and older features retro illustrations that explain not only where a child’s clothing is made but also how it is actually manufactured. T h e process of producing jeans begins with illustrations showing the harvesting of cotton in a field and how the fiber is cleaned, straightened and spun into thread.

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Next, the cotton yarn is woven into cloth on a big loom, and then cut into pieces using patterns. Finally, the individual pieces are sewn together to great a pair of jeans. The process is also explained for producing a sweater, party dress, fleece jacket, and boots. Filled with lots of interesting information and eye arresting illustrations, this book is a “must purchase” for any school library. Once the teaching staff knows the volume is available they will find many ways to use it to enhance the class curriculum. The story behind clothing is one a young child can understand and should be aware of. Chris Butterworth makes the process easy to grasp and will heighten the reader’s awareness of what goes into producing clothing of all types.

Emergency Vehicles

By Rod Green Illustrated by Stephen Biesty Templar/Candlewick. $15.99 hildren five years of age and older who would like to learn more about various types of emergency vehicles will find this book amazing. The detailed illustrations are accompanied by over forty flaps that the reader can lift to discover additional information about each vehicle. You’ll find inside information on a high-tech police car, a pumper fire truck, a flying firefighting plane that scoops water from lakes, a submarine rescue craft, a large fireboat, an air ambulance helicopter, a regular ambulance and a sea rescue craft. Sidebars include other emergency vehicles and plenty of facts about each of the featured machines while the tabs take the reader inside each vehicle to show how it functions and what special features it has. The first time through the tabs are a bit hard to open and even locate, so mom or dad will have to lend a hand to make sure all the tabs are found and folded back. A solid combination of excellent illustrations and highly informative material on emergency vehicles, this book will fascinate curious young readers and even their parents will find it a worthwhile read.

Sir Cumference and the Roundabout Battle A Math Adventure

By Cindy Neuschwander Illustrated by Wayne Geehan Charlesbridge. $16.95 his picture book for young readers features an adventure spotlighting Sir Cumference who finds his castle about to be attacked by Sir Wantsalot. As his men prepare for battle Sir Cumference needs the assistance of Rounds 2, the son of Edmund Rounds, who must quickly figure out if there are enough bow and arrows to hold off the interlopers. When he discovers that some weapons are in short supply, Rounds 2 needs to devise another way to figure out how to repel the invaders. Fortuneteller, the clever youth, comes up with an idea that saves the day. A clever introduction to the concept of rounding off numbers, this engaging book will help your child understand this important aspect of dealing with complicated numbers.

E Is For Egypt

By Charles Somerville Hogs Back Books. $9.99 ample an array of interesting facts about Egypt in this inexpensive little book that features humorous, carton illustrations and an A to Z approach to the ancient culture. You’ll learn what a “cartouche” is as well as why cats and dung beetles were so revered by the Egyptians. Ever hear of the “Eye of Horus,” the temple of Karnak, or the role of Ushabti in Egyptian burial practices? You will have after paging through this book. Here’s an entertaining way to expose a young reader to some of the highlights of ancient Egyptian culture in a fun and informative manner. Even mom and dad may find a few tidbits here of interest in this book that covers a wide range of topics. n

Business Profile

Scotts Valley Integrity Automotive Service S

By Edita McQuary

“Where Excellence is a Requirement”

ince he was a boy, Preet Grewal has program manager, and their three schoolloved tinkering with cars. His dad age children (two girls and a boy) live in San Jose. During worked part of his on his vehicles time working on the weekend as a network and Preet was engineer, he had always by his to commute to side helping San Francisco. and learning. After years The family of working in came to the Silicon Valley Piedmont with its cusHills, San Jose tomary layoffs area from the and offers of Punjab, in transfer to northern India, other parts of when Preet was the country, 15 years old. He Preet decided graduated from he wanted to high school and own his own then continued business and be on to San Jose his own boss. State University Eleven years where he ago, he found earned a Bachout that Randy elor’s of Science Shoup wanted degree in Preet Grewal • Owner to sell his autoManagement. However, his career path took him to mobile repair shop in Scotts Valley. Preet working as a network engineer in the elec- made him an offer he couldn’t refuse and, voila, he was the owner of his own autotronics industry. He and his wife, an ergonomics mobile repair shop!

Integrity Automotive Service is the only automobile repair shop in the Scotts Valley area which is certified by the American Automobile Association (AAA) to do quality work up to their standards. The certification is rigorous and takes approximately six months to complete. The AAA also check on fifty customers each quarter to see if they are satisfied with the service they received at Integrity Automotive Service. Most AAA-certified shops offer a one-year guarantee, however, Integrity offers a two-year guarantee on

their work. Of the eight employees, five of them are ASE-certified, another big plus when you take your car to be repaired. You know the work will be done right. Preet says he gets a lot of satisfaction in helping people out when they are in a bind with their vehicles. The shop manager is Nathan McMillian, who has been there ten years and had worked for the previous owner prior to working with Preet. Nathan is married to Stephanie, who had also worked at Integrity until she took time off to have their first child, a boy named Styles, born in early January 2016. Nathan says not only does he have a good, supportive boss who is a friend as well as a boss, but some customers have become friends. He has received many gifts for his new son and he is recognized at all the supermarkets in town as a “Rock Star” since he repairs so many of the customers’ vehicles. Integrity services 20 to 25 cars each day, or approximately 500 cars a month. When asked if any interesting vehicles have made their way into the shop, Preet and Nathan talked about the “kit” Duisenberg that they worked on for quite a while. It was specially made for the film, “101 Dalmatians.” A local family, fans of Disney, bought it and had it repaired so they could take it to various car shows. n ••• Integrity Automotive Service & Quick Lube is located at 107-A Whispering Pines Drive, Scotts Valley. Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 831.439-9631. Website: integritycarservice.com

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Valley Club News

Kiwanis of the Valleys t may be early in the year, but Kiwanians are already hard at work in planning for this summer’s Music at Skypark concert series. The band selection committee is finalizing its choices. The plan is to bring back perennial favorites along with some exciting new local talent. Sponsors, vendors and volunteers are needed for this event. If you can help, please contact us at: www.kiwanisofthevalleys.org/ The Kiwanis affiliated Circle K Club at UCSC continues its enthusiastic partnership with our club, bringing to us a great deal of youthful energy. We will be rewarding them with a monetary contribution to help members attend their district convention in February. Our scholarship committee is currently distributing applications for our two scholarships to students at our 3 affiliated high schools: SV High, SLV High and Pacific Collegiate. Upcoming event include the Kiwanis Governor’s visit to Marina on February 13th and the Kiwanis Mid-Year Northern California Conference in Sacramento on February 27th. Kiwanis of the Valleys 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.

Rotary Club of San Lorenzo Valley ur Annual Rotary Speech Contest will be held on January 20. High school students participating in the contest will recite their speeches at our regularly scheduled meeting at 7:30 am. The first place winner will receive a prize of $200 and will go on to participate in the Region 7 Contest on February 25. Speakers for the upcoming month include: January 27, Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart; February 3, Desiree Sarna from Youth Service; February 17, Rubin Garcia and Philip Hill from Monarch Services; February 24, Zeda Dowell will be presenting Islam and the West. Rotarians around the world have been committed to the eradication of polio. Recently the Rotary General Secretary announced an additional $40.4 million that Rotary will direct to the fight against polio. This new funding brings Rotary’s total contribution to polio eradication to more than $1.5 billion since 1979. If you are interested in joining a service organization, committed to supporting both global and local issues, we invite you to join us for

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breakfast on any Wednesday morning at Mt. Hermon Conference Center in Felton. Additional information can be found on our website slvrotaryclub.org. Exchange Club of Scotts Valley he Exchange Club of Scotts Valley invites everyone to hear about and discuss the state of Scotts Valley with (former mayor) Dene Bustichi, Wednesday, January 27, 5:30 at Bruno’s. February 24 come meet Lee Besse with the Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild. We meet every 4th Wednesday of the month at 5:30 at Bruno’s. All are invited to enjoy a sociable hour with a speaker of local Interest.

Scotts Valley Rotary cotts Valley Rotary presents the Second Annual Trivia Cup Challenge February 27, 6pm, Bruno’s BBQ in Scotts Valley Come and test your trivia knowledge. Build a team to compete for great prizes: Winning team gets bragging rights and hosts the engraved winning cup for one year. Up to 4 people per team and price includes limited appetizers from 5-7. The Trivia Showdown will be moderated by Thomas Todd, trivia master and former Jeopardy contestant. $50.00 per person. Tickets at: http://www. brownpapertickets.com/event/2490233 We started off 2016 with a presentation from Kim Powell at Blue Water Ventures (www.bluewaterventures.com). They offer naturalist-led field trips for students and educational adventures for adults. For schools, each field trip is customized to meet the instructional objectives of the teachers they work with. For adult programs, they design vacations that are adventurous and relaxing with an educational component. Rotary Interact District 5170 have you had a great field trip like this at your school? Our Monday guest was Executive Director David Foster from Habitat for Humanity Santa Cruz County. He told us about a great new project called, My House, My Home. You can find details here (and they are currently looking for participants): http://habitatsc.org/myhousemyhome/

Scotts Valley Host Lions Club cotts Valley Lions are busy preparing for their 46th Annual Crab Cioppino Feed. The event will be held on Saturday, March 5th at the C.P.D.E.S Hall in Santa

Cruz. Dinner includes all you can eat Crab and Shrimp Cioppino or Cracked crab and Shrimp, with melted butter. Our famous garlic bread, salad, Italian Pasta with meat sauce and dessert are all included in the menu. After dinner The Billy Martini Band provides 70’s rock and roll m u s i c for your dancing enjoyment. A large raffle is presented and the no host bar is available during the event. The cost for the evening is $50. For more information or tickets, contact Steve @ 234-9104 or email scottsvalleylion@aol.com. Scotts Valley Lions are looking for high school students interested in participating in the Student Speaker Contest. There are five levels of contests and the final winner receives over $21,000 in cash and scholarships. The first level begins in February. For more information, contact Konrad @ 336-8622. Valley Women’s Club Update he Valley Women’s Club started the New Year with excellent newly elected Board members and exciting news about the AmeriCorps NCCC team having arrived January 12th. The newly elected Board members include Rosalyn Huffman, Maggie Barr, Chelsea Osenga and Linda Skeff. Re-elected Board Members, and Members continuing their second year term, are Roz Alley, Peter Gelblum, Barbara Hanson, Steve Edmonds, Pamela Spehar, Mary Lanctot, and Connie DeNault. Thanks to the hard work and innovative ideas of Linda Skeff, the VWC was awarded an AmeriCorps NCCC Team of 8 young men and women from across the United States, who will be working on a wide range of projects in the coming weeks. See them on the VWC’s Facebook page. The Redwood Mountain Faire is coming June 4th and 5th, and planners are hard at work! One hundred thirty-nine bands applied to plan; there will be 22 bands performing on two stages over the two days. Headlining on Sunday is MarchFourth! More bands will be announced soon. Applications are still available online (www. redwoodmountainfaire.com) for artists and crafters, and non-profits seeking to be beneficiaries of the Faire. Put it on your calendar! The public is invited to the upcoming Annual Meeting, Sunday, March 13th. It’s a potluck and our local, State and US elected officials will be invited to attend. The AmeriCorps NCCC team will be introduced and a report of their accomplishments made. Plan to come! n Submitted by Jim Melehan

Community News

Stolen iPad Leads SCPD to Arrests

Residential Burglary, Theft and Fencing Operation Stopped

wo suspects who fenced thousands of dollars worth of stolen items including electronics, high-end bikes and jewelry were arrested by Santa Cruz Police. A stolen iPad led Officers directly to the 76 Gas Station on Mission Street and Walnut Avenue where the fencing operation was discovered. On Friday, January 16, 2016 the Santa Cruz Police Department received a call from the victim of a residential burglary who believed he had located his stolen iPad. The victim activated the “Find My iPhone” app and was able to trace his iPad Felipe Chavez to a location near the corner of Mission Street and Walnut Avenue. An SCPD patrol officer met with the victim and confirmed that the app signal was emanating from inside the 76 Gas Station at 904 Mission Street. The Officer gave instructions to the victim to sound the alarm on the iPad when the officer was inside the gas station. While the Officer was speaking with the store manager and an employee standing behind the counter, the iPad alarm sounded. Initially, both suspects claimed not to hear it and tried to ignore the alarm. The stolen iPad was located inside a bag on the counter next to the 76 Gas Station manager Felipe Chavez 46 years old from San Jose, and employee Angel Guzman. The bag contained two iPads. Chavez claimed that he had found the bag outside the business in the bushes. Officers searched Chavez’s truck parked at the business and discovered additional stolen items including property stolen from the victim. Officers also searched gas station employee Angel Guzman’s car parked at the business. Guzman, 19 years old from Watsonville, also had additional items believed to be stolen in his car. Officers also discovered a backroom at the business that contained additional property including high-end bicycles and construction tools believed to be stolen. Based on this discovery, the business was closed and secured as detectives were called in and a search warrant was obtained. Chavez resides in San Jose on Flinthaven Drive and is the domestic partner of the business owner. Detectives conducted a search of their home in San Jose and seized 19 mid to highend bicycles, jewelry and electronics.

So far, over $10,000 in stolen property has been matched to previous burglary cases. Detectives believe stolen items were likely traded for goods or resold at the gas station. They may have also have offloaded the stolen products at flea markets in the Bay Area. Police believe the suspects were involved in the distribution of stolen property known as a fencing operation. Felipe Chavez was arrested for receiving and possession of stolen property. Angel Guzman was arrested for conspiracy to Angel Guzman commit a crime and possession of stolen property. SCPD Investigative team believes the stolen property came from home and auto break-ins in Santa Cruz and the San Jose area. Police also think that the arrested suspects are part of a larger theft and stolen property operation. SCPD encourages people to enable such security features in their portable electronic devices whenever possible, and to familiarize themselves with how to use them. If your portable electronic device is stolen or lost and you are using a remote application to track its location, notify your local law enforcement agency immediately. Do not take independent action to attempt to recover your property. n

••• Anyone with information relative to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Santa Cruz Police Department Investigation Unit at (831) 420-5820. Anonymous tips can be sent to the police department through the Tip Line (831) 420-5995, or from the Website; www.santacruzpolice.com or via the SCPD smartphone app or send a text message. Visit the SCPD Website, www.santacruzpolice.com/ for instructions.

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25. *Special celebratory drink 28. Preakness, e.g. 30. Release of gas 35. Baker’s baker 37. “In the ____” by Village People 39. Sound of battle 40. “Nana” novelist 41. West African storyteller 43. ____-do-well 44. *Keep nuptials a secret 46. Alternative to truth 47. German mister 48. Nine voices, pl. 50. Seaside bird 52. Chester White’s home 53. Lack of clarity 55. Workout unit 57. *Woo

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36. Back of neck 38. Bygone era 42. To the point 45. Like Thai cuisine, e.g. 49. Cul de ____ 51. Just about 54. Monochromatic equid 56. ___-____-la 57. Freeway exit 58. Hodgepodge 59. Play charades 60. Slightly 61. Hoopla 62. Russian autocrat 63. *Seal with a kiss and do this 66. Be ill or unwell 68. “____ and don’ts” © Statepoint Media

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Community Calendar Announcements

Nar-Anon

hat is co-dependency? What is enabling? What is this insanity? Am I the only one who feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, a world wide fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who have been affected by someone else’s addiction. Three meetings are now being held in Santa Cruz County, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. For a meeting near you call (888) 374-1164 or email saveyoursanity@aol.com Visit www.naranoncalifornia. org/norcal/meetings for more info.

Ongoing Events

Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Watsonville Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. in Santa Cruz Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. in Aptos Mondays

Caregiver Support Group

12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Commercial Crossing, Santa Cruz atz Cancer Center, PAMF 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 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. Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz County Grief Support Program. (831) 430-3078

Weekdays

Tuesdays

Clares St. Capitola eed help finding a job? Join PROFILE of Santa Cruz. Its free and it works. Last year it places 126 of its members in jobs, and we can help you too. Ongoing workshops will cover resume writing, communie specifically focus on cation, and interview skills. recovering from debting on For more information, call profile one’s business. at (831) 479-0393 or visit www. For more information: 831-425-3272 santacruzprofile.org.

CASA Orientations to Become PROFILE of Santa Cruz 2:45pm, 2045 40th Ave. Advocates for Children ASA empowers volunteers to directly influence lifechanging decisions affecting children in foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected. More info www. casaofsantacruz.org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102

First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., in Watsonville Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Capitola

Orientations to Become Business Debtors Anonymous Advocates for Children 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz

ASA volunteer Advocates receive 35 hours of specialized training. Court

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appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected. If you would like to participate in the next Advocate training contact cita@casaofsantacruz. org or (831) 761-2956

Wednesdays

Aptos Noon Toastmasters

12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, 116 Beach Drive ome join a dynamic, supportive group of people at all levels of experience from beginners to more advanced. We’re here to help you discover your voice and share it effectively. Everyone is welcome! Follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/AptosNoonToastmasters or more info: (831) 236-1171

Second Wednesdays

Aptos Sons in Retirement Monthly Meeting

Noon, Elks Club at 150 Jewell St. his statewide group of retired men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll meet kindred spirits, have a fine lunch and learn something new from a top notch guest speaker. Call Greg Horne at (831) 6841834 to RSVP & bring a friend!

Sundays

First Baptist Church Bible Study 9:45 a.m: Bible Study 11 a.m.: Worship 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos irst Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their bible study and worship every Sunday. Call (831) 688-5842 for more info

Union Street. Their new place will be bigger in space, but also bigger in technological and entrepreneurial innovation. Mark your calendar for a ribbon cutting celebration.

Sunday February 21

the making of whiskey, gin and vodka. Call Jack for more info: (831) 688-0977

Thursday February 25 Business Luncheon

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Watsonville Elk’s Lodge 121 Martinelli St, Watsonville e all know we live in Piano Brunch at an amazingly beautiful 11:30a.m.-2p.m., Seacliff Inn, Aptos. Zizzo’s Coffee & Wine Bar area! Join us as Maggie Ivy he League of Women Voters 11a.m.-2p.m. and Gary Green of Visit Santa of Santa Cruz County invites isten to live piano music Cruz County give us a look at the public to celebrate the 96th at our piano bar while our county through the eyes anniversary of the LWV at its enjoying your brunch with a annual Luncheon. Keynote speaker, of a tourist and get valuable mimosa or lavender bubbles. Assembly Member Mark Stone, will information to make your Visit zizzoscoffee.com to see speak about how recent legislative business SHINE! Tickets are the schedule of upcoming reforms in Sacramento have shifted $35 for members/$40 nonperformers or call Zizzo’s at members. For reservations, conventional political wisdom (831) 447-0680 call the Chamber office at and power bases in dramatic and 724-3900. unpredictable ways. For more info and details on how to make reservations, please go to Thursday May 12 www.lwvscc.org/calendar.html or Business Luncheon Thursday February 11 email league@lwvscc.org or call 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Watsonville Elk’s Lodge 121 Martinelli St, (831) 325-4140. Ribbon Cutting Celebration Watsonville at Digital NEST ome and meet Congres5 – 7 p.m., Cabrillo College Tuesday February 23 sional candidates, Jimmy Watsonville Center 318 Union St, Aptos Branch Sons in Panetta and Casey Lucius at Watsonville an informative forum on topics Retirement Luncheon t’s official! The Digital NEST 11:30 a.m., Severinos Restaurant that will affect you and your business. is moving to downtown rogram will feature Sean Tickets are $35 for members/$40 Watsonville. They plan to open Venus, founder/distiller of non-members. For reservations, their new doors at the Cabrillo Venus Spirits in Santa Cruz. He call the Chamber office at 724College Watsonville Center on will explain and demonstrate 3900. n

League of Women Voters Celebrates its 96th Anniversary at Annual Public Luncheon

Dated Events

Announcements Friendship Put to Music!

Thursdays

Arts and Entertainment

Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance

from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, and more! You are sure to find something fun and entertaining for the whole family. Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE

6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA 95076 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! Second Sundays Each Month (Take Mar Monte off of Hwy 1, turns Downtown Santa Cruz into Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) Antique Street Fair Volunteers Needed for the For more information, contact Sue 9:00am-4:00pm, Lincoln St. Monterey Symphony (Between Pacific and Cedar) Harris or Don Benson at (831) he Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@ he “Original” Downtown music and want to be involved, Antique Faire is back! att.net. please call (831) 646-8511 or visit Vendors offer an eclectic blend of www.montereysymphony.org for antiques and unique items. Come Adult Mixed Level Hip Hop more information. 7:15-8:15pm, Deer Park Plaza and check it out! Browse through Suite 53 a wide assortment of treasures ome and dance for the love of movement and learn the prin- including books and photographs, ciples of culture of contemporary vintage jewelry, clothing, glass hip hop. This class will awaken and ceramic collectibles, vintage your inner attitude with loud, Ongoing thru Dec. 5 hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, heart-pumping beats and dramatic original artwork, and a whole lot War Comes Home Exhibit choreography. SLV Museum in Boulder Creek. Classes are $12-$15. For more info of whatnot! his national exhibition about the visit www.ceodanceco.com For more info, please contact us at experiences of veterans and their (831) 476-6940 or visit us on families upon homecoming from Last Thursdays each month Facebook. Civil War era to the present.

lasses every thursday night starting January 7th at 6:30 p.m. at the New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. For more information call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 7267053 or email at caller4u@att.net

Ongoing Events

Ongoing thru Dec. 12

Scotts Valley Library Exhibits Ageless Arts

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr. he SV library will have on his is a night for true “Social display artwork created by the residents at Brookdale Scotts Tango.” Order a wonderful meal Valley. Residents artwork created from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, under the guidance of Ageless (or their well known italian menu), Art Volunteer Gloria Daniels will and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina be on exhibit. and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Third Monday each month Tango. Stitchers By The Sea Meetings Private instruction and classes by 7 p.m., Live Oak Senior Center, arrangement. For more information, 1777 Capitola Rd., Santa Cruz titchers-by-the-Sea, the local call Michael (831) 239-2247. chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, holds meetings First Fridays each month open to the public each month. First Friday Art Tour No admission fees. he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Tuesdays Contemporary Arts event, managed BINGO in conjunction with the participating 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, art venues. The event takes place 150 Jewell St. year-round and illuminates some of osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full the most talented local artists from snack bar available. First Tuesday local galleries. of each month is special $25 buy To find out where to participate in (up to five packs). Join us! in a First Friday art tour, visit www.soquelsports.com firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Wednesdays Friday viewings.) Peninsula Banjo Band 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, Second Saturdays Each Month 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing 2nd Saturday on the Farm 11a.m.-3p.m., Ag History Project in the Bay Area, over 250 Center at the Santa Cruz County popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Fairgrounds oin us every 2nd Saturday Wednesday. No cover. on the Farm for free family Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) activities. Each month we select a for information about booking the new theme to highlight historical band for Non-profit events (dona- agriculture with games, activities, and demonstrations that relate. tions are tax deductible). We often have guest appearances www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

Friday February 19 thru Sun. February 21 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

ome to the Rio Theatre and then journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters, and climb the highest peaks. Screenings are February 19-21, and different films will be shown each night. The event benefits the UC Santa Cruz Wilderness Orientation Scholarship Fund. Visit www.ucscrecreation.com/ banff.html for more information.

Saturday February 20 Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off and Festival

his year marks the 35th annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The festival features New England and Manhattan chowders in both individual and professional categories. The event is a fund-raiser for the city of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department. More info at www.beachboardwalk Third Sunday of Every Month .com/clamchowder

Science Sunday

Starts at 1 p.m., 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, 95060 eymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and easy-tounderstand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion. Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

Dated Events

Saturday February 27 Conversation from the Piano

Peace United Church, 900 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 istinguished Artists Series Pianist D’Leon returns with his “Conversation from the Piano”, a musical journey from Franck and Liszt to Frederic Rzewski in addition to jazz standards by Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett. Visit www.distinguishedartists.org for more info

Saturday February 27 Saturday February 13 Sunday February 28 Natural Bridges Migration Festival

elebrate the migration of whales, butterflies and birds in this annual even at Natural Bridges State Park. The festival includes talks, games, crafts and music. For more info: www.thatsmypark. org

Sunday February 14 Romance in the Redwoods

n this easy 2 hour walk at Big Basin Redwood State Park you’ll learn about the courtship behaviors of some of the park’s most fascinating plants and animals, such as banana slugs and redwood trees and more celebrate the love in the wild! We will be meeting at the park headquarters. Visit www.thatsmypark.org for more information.

Pajaro Valley Quilt Association Show

his annual two day event at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds features exhibits, fashion show, auction and more than 350 quilts on display. Featured speaker is Therese May, a leader in the creation and development of art quilting. For more info: www.pvqa.org

Wednesday March 9 Dining For Hospice

4-9:30p.m., Scopazzi’s Restaurant ring friends and family together for dinner and a silent auction and 1/3 of your bill will be donated to Hospice of Santa Cruz County. Reservations are limited and go fast. Reserve your table now at (831) 338-6441 and tell them you’re dining for Hospice! n

Your February Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

You’re a valued member of your group early in the month, totally cool with working behind the scenes instead of being on stage. The middle of the month are excellent days to treat yourself to something special, so plan a day at the spa or check out your favorite museum. Your good deeds don’t go unnoticed as February moves on, so when someone goes out of his or her way to thank you, it can be flattering and embarrassing at the same time. You have a lot of trouble making up your mind at the end of the month, but what else is new?

Aries (March 21-April 20)

You start February with a lot of positive feedback that only re-emphasizes the feeling that, yes, you can do it! It’s really never too late to learn something new. You’re destination bound mid-month, and you don’t really care where you end up as long as it’s far from home. When wanderlust grips you this hard, it’s hard to turn your back on it. Love has a way of finding you later in the month, and the playful way you approach romance has potential flames waiting in line just to be close to you. Open your heart. And your mind. And be amazed at what follows!

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Breakups with lovers and battles with friends mar the beginning of the month, but there are better times ahead. When you finally come through the other side, you’ll know when what you have is worth fighting for. You take a firm stance on your political or religious views as you move deeper into the month, and you aren’t likely to change your outlook just because someone challenges you. Your friendly attitude mid-month makes others feel really comfortable sharing the details of their lives with you, so you might be the unwitting recipient of some juicy gossip, which you should keep it to yourself. There’s a lot of flirtatious energy flying around at the end of the month, but don’t be nervous. It’s all in good fun.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

The more mysterious someone or something is, the more you want to know about him, her, or it! Your curiosity the first few days of February is insatiable, and you won’t stop until you solve the puzzle. Your friends know all of the hot spots mid-month, so if you want to eat at the trendiest restaurants or see the coolest bands, ask around to find out what the hottest tickets in your city are. Everyone comments that you seem different somehow later in the month. Enjoy the compliments and take advantage of the doors that inexplicably open for you.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

You get inspiration from unpredictable sources as the month begins. When a helping hand is extended to you, take it without seeing who’s reaching out to you, because there aren’t likely to be strings attached to this favor. There are a lot of things to distract you mid-month. Prioritize your to-do list, THEN attack the items on it one by one. And don’t hesitate to ask for help when you need it! The second half of February features good days to stay in the background; but as much as you’d like to be a fly on the wall, you may be required to participate in a group discussion or activity. Get your point across quietly yet firmly.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

Cultivate the relationships closest to you as February begins. You don’t have a lot of time to spare, so the people you choose to spend time with are really lucky. You have a lot of personality clashes with people you have to work closely with as the month moves on, and when there’s nowhere to run you can start to feel really claustrophobic. Breaks will help with the monotony. Parties and other fun events start to fill your social calendar mid-month, but don’t overbook yourself. You didn’t get to where you are now alone, so celebrate the ‘little people’ who helped you at the end of the month.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

You want to move beyond the rest of the pack so badly at the start of the month, but you keep falling further and further behind. If you feel like people are wasting your time mid-month, you’re not about to keep quiet about it. You might get some stares or fingers pointed in your direction, but your time is money and you don’t suffer fools kindly. Whew. Get back on track with the Universe when you spend your spare moments organizing your stuff later in the month. When things get messy for you Virgos, you can barely function until everything’s back in its tidy little place.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You love to travel, and if booking a room or tickets on a budget is the only way you can get there, you’ll gladly start the month in such a manner. There’s a sexy intellectual vibe going on between you and someone you meet through work or school as you near the mid-month, and even if you’re committed to other people the chemistry is hard to deny. It seems like you’re on the go constantly on later in the month, but it’s still important to take care of yourself. Grab some breakfast before you leave the house, or take a ten-minute meditation break in the middle of your workday if at all possible.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Can you feel that? Your magnetic power is obvious to everyone else as the month begins, so you must be able to detect it, too. Something’s definitely out of sync in the next week, but you can’t quite put your finger on it. Instead of struggling against the current, turn and swim parallel to the shoreline. Tiny details try to slip by you mid-month, but you’re too quick and observant for them to succeed. If you’re going to sign something, you’re going to read every word of it. Possibly twice. A lot of private information could come out at the end of the month, but how you deal with it will make all the difference.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

There are a lot of unforeseen roadblocks in your way as February begins, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Enjoy the different scenery as you figure out new shortcuts to take. Your life could seem commonplace to the naked eye mid-month, but you have bigger visions than most people. You hold the people in your life to high morals and standards later in the month, and it will be very surprising if someone close to you lets you down. You’re willing to give out second chances, but probably not right away.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Do you feel kind of removed from what’s going on around you as the month begins? Take this opportunity to offer your completely objective opinion to the people who ask for it. You may run into a conflict of interest mid-month, when it will be necessary for you to choose between two very difficult options. Do you go with your head or your heart? You’re capable of pulling off a lot near the end of the month, so anything from performing magic tricks to completing a major work project are completely doable. The more baffling to those around you, the better!

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

When you explore your personal connections the first week of February, you discover just how far-reaching your social network is. Your chill vibe puts a first date or new co-worker at ease mid-month, and you approach most things with a laid-back, relaxed manner. Negotiations aren’t easy as the month moves on, but if you stand your ground you should get what you want. Use your confidence and/or ego to your advantage. Charity work calls to you at the end of the month, and you spend a lot of your time volunteering. If you can make one person’s life better in some way, you feel socially useful.

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n 1972, Dena Taylor was living in London working as a community organizer when she gave birth to her first daughter, Becky. Born two months premature, Becky weighed just two pounds ten ounces, and spent the first two months of her life in the neonatal unit. When she was 14 months old, Becky was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Becky will be 44 this year and is a graduate of Cabrillo College and UCSC. Her mom, Dena, is a retired social worker and educator. Together, Becky and Dena have written a memoir, Tell Me the Number before Infinity, which will be published in March. Their book tells Becky’s story as one of the first disabled children mainstreamed into California’s public schools. Told from both of their perspectives, the book is built upon the foundation of poems, journal entries, and other snippets they each saved over the years. I met Dena and Becky at a local coffee shop where we discussed their thoughts on creativity, the process of writing a book together, as well as Dena’s life as the author or editor of six books on women’s issues and poetry. What was your writing process for the book? Dena: Even though it is a book by two people we definitely worked individually. We would email each other the things we had written to see what the other one thought, but we each had the final say as to what we wanted to say…Becky has her things to say and I have my things to say and sometimes they don’t agree. The book is definitely [both] from her perspective and my perspective.

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How has living here influenced your creativity? Dena: Well, it’s a very creative place, and where I got hooked up with other writers, and joined a writing group. Why is creativity important to you? Dena: Because it’s a wonderful way to express how you feel…it’s the lifeblood of humanity. Becky: I think it’s a way of processing what’s happening in my life and I also think it’s a way to connect with other people by seeing their creativity and understanding the humanity in everyone. Are there other creatives in your family? Dena: My father was a photographer and he also built the house I live in now. My mother was a modern dancer, and Becky’s sister studied acting. Do you have a muse? Dena: We serve as a muse for each other. When did you first discover/call yourself an artist? Dena: I don’t know if I do now! I mean, I call myself a writer. I have a lot of friends who are visual artists and I’ll say I’m not an artist like they are, and they say, “Yes you are, you’re a writer.” How do ideas come to you? Do they come in a flash or do they percolate? Dena: Sometimes it will be late at night when ideas come to me, or when I’m driving. I think it’s more of a flash, but the flash is based on things that have been percolating. Becky: I am a percolator person. A lot of my writing is deadline driven. What never fails to inspire you? Dena: Working on this book it was Becky’s amazing spirit. You know I just read through it the other day and was crying, I mean you’d think I know how it turns out. (laughs) Becky: Sometimes when we were writing we were crying. Dena: But you should know that a lot of it is funny, there’s a lot of humor in it. Becky: Its dry humor, but it’s there. Best advice you were ever given

about being an artist/maker/creative/ writer? Dena: Make it simple and be honest. What is the biggest myth about creativity? Becky: I think it’s that certain people are creative and others aren’t. Dena: I agree. I think everybody is creative. What do you say when people say they aren’t creative? Becky: I’d say maybe you just haven’t found your creative outlet yet. I think that creativity can manifest itself in all sorts of ways. How you do define living a creative life? Dena: Finding a way to express yourself in a way that’s ultimately enjoyable. Becky: Being aware of your creativity and doing it, but also, for me, it’s a way to connect with others. n ••• Becky and Dena Taylor will be reading from their new memoir on March 21, 2016 at 7pm at Bookshop Santa Cruz. Tell Me the Number before Infinity is available at www.TellMeTheNumberBeforeInfinity.com and other online bookstores. ••• Raised in Aptos, Jessica Johnson is a poet, author and blogger dedicated to helping others live brave, creative lives. Read more about her creative journey at www.vinegarandvanilla.com. Email your questions, comments and creative suggestions to her at jessica@vinegarandvanilla.com

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anuary 29 is National Puzzle Day, with puzzle celebrations and events taking place at museums, libraries and other venues across the country. Why this date was chosen — or why National Puzzle Day even exists — is something of a mystery. But as an investor, you can find value in the concept of a puzzle — specifically, in putting together the pieces of your financial puzzle. What are these pieces? Here are the essential ones: Growth — At different times in your life, you will have various goals – purchasing a first or second home, sending your children to college, enjoying a comfortable retirement, and so on. While these goals are diverse, they all have one thing in common: To achieve them, you’ll need some growth potential in your investment portfolio. The nature and the extent of the growth-oriented vehicles, such as stocks and stock-based instruments, in your holdings will depend on your specific goals, risk tolerance and time horizon – but growth opportunities you must have. Income — Income-producing investments, such as bonds and dividend-paying stocks, can help supplement your earned income during your working years and provide you with a valuable income stream when you’re retired. Plus, bonds and other income-producers can help balance a portfolio that might otherwise be too heavy in growth vehicles – which, as you know, are typically higher in risk. Taxes — Taxes will always be part of the investment equation. Whenever possible, you’ll want to take advantage of those accounts that let you make tax-deductible contributions and that provide the opportunity for tax-deferred growth, such as a traditional IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. You may also find that you can benefit from tax-free investments, such as some types of municipal bonds and a Roth IRA.

(Your Roth IRA contributions are not taxdeductible, but your earnings grow tax free, provided you’ve had your account at least five years and you don’t start taking withdrawals until you reach 59½.) Protection — You can’t just invest for your future – you also have to protect it. If something were to happen to you, would your family be able to remain in your home? Would your children still be able to go to college? To help ensure continuity and security in your family’s lives, you’ll need to maintain adequate life and disability insurance. Also, you will need to protect your independence in your retirement years, as you no doubt would want to avoid burdening your grown children with any financial burden. To attain this type of freedom, you may have to guard against the potentially catastrophic costs of longterm care, such as an extended nursing home stay. A financial professional can suggest ways of meeting these expenses. Legacy — After working hard your whole life, you’d probably like to leave something behind to your children, grandchildren, other family members and possibly even charitable institutions. To create the legacy you desire, you will need to create a comprehensive estate plan. Because such a plan may involve a will, living trust and other complex legal documents, you will need to work with your legal and tax advisors. Try to put these pieces together to help complete your financial “puzzle” – when you do, you may well like the picture that emerges. n ••• Courtesy Edward Jones Investments – Cheryl Rebottaro Financial Advisor – Angela Schieffer, Branch Office Administrator – 221 Mt. Hermon Rd., Suite F, Scotts Valley. Tel # 831-461-9311. Email Cheryl.rebottaro@ edwardjones.com. Office Hrs. Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and weekends by appointment.

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