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How Safe are the Streets in Front of Our Schools?

Drivers distracted by phones, passengers, pets, food and much more drove past California schools on Tuesday morning, November 3 2017 visibly unfocused on what should be their only task behind the wheel – responsible, safe driving.

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Missing Person

Lorenzo Neri

2017: Progress & Preparation

Last seen in Scotts Valley on the 4th of December 2017, Lorenzo is 38 years old, 5’10�, 170 lbs., is of Italian nationality but has lived in Silicon Valley since 2005. He speaks English, Spanish, Italian (mother tongue) and German as well.

His sister, Letizia Neri, came from Italy in December and has her brother. She has been asking the community for help in posting

By Noel Smith A lot of hard work happened in 2017 overcoming challenges and laying the basis for expected successes in 2018.

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Table of Contents

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Volume 21 No. 1

Cover 2017: Progress & Preparation by Noel Smith

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Community News Lorenzo Neri mended as Next Cabrillo President

8 9 EcoFarm Conference: Smart Choice for Crop Producers 10 Cruz County Bank’s Holiday Cheer!

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Planning Department Building Counter Extends Hours 16 Christmas Project 17

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Local Sports Valley High Schools Scoreboard

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Mom would say that Dad was always the “first kid out of the house” to build the winter snowman. My brother and I giggled about it; we knew at a young age that Dad was enthusiastic about all his works of art.

Dad was a painter. He made the most beautiful pictures and I wanted to grow up to be just like him.

One time Dad gave me a drawing he made of an elephant and encouraged me to color it. He watched carefully as I tried to stay inside the lines. He put his hand on mine and said, “Sweetie, don’t be afraid to go outside the lines, your ideas are too big to be boxed in.”

Over the years I learned so much from him, and the gift of self-confidence tops the list.

Now he needs help with meals, housework, and transportation. Living by himself has got him down and I’ve grown too exhausted to care for my own household’s needs.

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Cover Story “2017 Review” from page 1

Work is continuing and has made sigNext was the transition in the Scotts Valley Police Department. Chief Steve Walpole replaced retiring Chief John Weiss at the end of 2016. Walpole started his career with SVPD in 2014 after serving sixteen years in law enforcement with the Town of Los Gatos and is a lifelong resident of Scotts Valley.

Steve grew up in Scotts Valley and his father, Stephen Walpole, was the Chief of Police for SVPD retiring in 2001.

Weiss had been with the Scotts Valley Police Department for John Weiss 26 years, serving the last ten as Chief. Weiss said he is staying in Scotts Valley doing the things he loves and has no plans for another “retirement job” in law enforcement. As a professionally trained landscape painter, published writer and bibliophile, Chief Weiss plans to pursue these passions in his retirement.

John Weiss was the 2016 Man of the Year for Scotts Valley while the 2016 Woman of the Year was Elizabeth Walch.

Elizabeth served on the Friends of the Santa Cruz Library Board of Directors and of the Library group in Scotts Valley. Elizabeth Elizabeth Walch also helped to raise a quarter of a million dollars for furnishings and technology in our new library. She is a Past President of Scotts Valley Rotary, has served on the Board of the Directors for the Chamber of Commerce and was previously honored as Scotts Valley Woman of the year in 1996.

The Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild working on the coming

Touch-a-Truck took place in May at Skypark, presented by the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation.

Performing Arts Center next to the Scotts (www.TouchaTruckSC.com). Touch-AValley Public Library at 251 Kings Village Truck is a fun event for kids and their Rd, Scotts Valley. 2017 has been an exciting families to explore emergency, conyear for the project, which has been in the struction, agriculture, transportation, works since 2013. The Guild was successful and other one-of-a-kind vehicles.

In 2017 the Scotts Valley Chamber in getting a building permit from The City its 60th Anniversary and proof Scotts Valley, which will enable them to S Ccelebrated OTTS VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL SCOTTS VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL break ground in 2018. Much of the work V IVSI ISduced I O N F O R Tits H E F U18th T U R E successful Annual Scotts ON FOR THE FUTURE in demolishing the former roller rink site, Valley Art, Wine and Beer Festival preparing it for construction and drawing up plans to submit for permits has been accomplished by scores of volunteers who donated their labor and supplies along their services and expertise.

Many hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations of lighting equipment, are waiting to be installed. The Guild is and grants they have received that have allowed them to cover the cost of architecture and engineering and to complete the building plans.

In May 2017, the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation held its first Touch-A-Truck event in Skypark and will return on Sunday, April 29, 2018

Youth and Adults all work together to help bring the SVCTG Performing Arts Center to life.

Plans for the new Scotts Valley Middle School

The new Scotts Valley Middle School is scheduled to open for the 2018/2019 school year. The new facilities for this school are the result of many years of planning to finance and to design and build while continuing to educate our children during construction. The SVUSD and the community brought it all together and 2018 will see the results.

The Town Center Project is on hold as the retail economy is in transition and the Boys & Girls Club of the Valleys is to open and operate a new clubhouse in Scotts Valley called The Joe & Linda Aliberti Clubhouse located at 5060 Scotts Valley Drive.

It features a 3,000 sq. foot building, large outside play area, and is within walking distance of Vine Hill Elementary and Scotts Valley Middle School with the goal of opening to serve youth in early 2018.

2017 – Lots of work but 2018 will see the results.

Happy New Year! From all of us at Time Publishing Group, Inc. Cover Photo: Storm damage on Nelson Road.

Community News

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Lorenzo Neri

ast seen in Scotts Valley on the 4th of December 2017, Lorenzo Neri is 38 years old, 5’10�, 170 lbs., is of Italian nationality but has lived in Silicon Valley since 2005. He speaks English, Spanish, Italian (mother tongue) and German as well.

His sister, Letizia Neri, came from Italy in December and has been trying

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her brother. She has been asking the community for help in town, sharing social media posts, and even looking through the woods and on city Letizia Neri streets searching for him. Letizia is now having to return to her home country but is hoping the search for her brother will continue. If you have any information to share, go to her Facebook page called “Lorenzo Neri Missing.� “Hard times always teach us huge lessons,� said Letizia, “I didn’t imagine how powerful could be the sense of community here. A lot of people in Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and all California are really helping me, praying, sharing the posts, physically looking for my brother. Please don’t forget to stay close to your family and friends, even when they don’t want.

Never abandon who is weak or ill. They need you.�

The story about her search for her missing brother ran on KION Channel 5. To see the coverage go to http://www.kion546. com/news/search-still-on-for-missingman-nearly-a-month-later/678767662 Lorenzo plays guitar, likes yoga and wines (he is a sommelier [wine steward]).

He was last seen on December 4 in Scott’s Valley by the local police before he phone.

Authorities say a family friend reported that Lorenzo had become increasingly paranoid and thought that people were out to hurt him. Burlingame police say he may have an undiagnosed condition. He was also in the middle of a family situation here in California involving the custody of his daughter.

If you see Leonardo Neri or have any information as to his whereabouts, call the Scotts Valley Police at (831) 440-5670, the Burlingame police at (650) 777-4100, or the Times Publishing Group (TPG) at (831) 688-7549.

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Local Sports

Valley High Schools Scoreboard Basketball San Lorenzo Valley Boys Season Record: (5-7) Coach: Stephen Johnson

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Monte Vista Christian Christmas Classic MVC 50 – SLV 36 (Dec29) Sacred Heart (SF) 77 – SLV 36 (Dec 28) SLV 67 – Averroes (FT) 62 (Dec 27)

Monte Vista Christian Christmas Classic St. Francis 53 – SLV 42 (Dec 29) V. Christian (Roseville) 75 – SLV 53 (Dec 28) MVC 52 – SLV 39 (Dec 27)

SLV 75 – Everett Alvarez 71 (Dec 19, H) Stevenson 67 – SLV 62 (Dec 14, H) Pajaro Valley 61 – SLV 55 (Dec 12, H)

SLV 52 – Alisal 40 (Dec 18, A) Stevenson 57 – SLV 47 (Dec 14, A)

Dad’s Club Tourney SLV 67 – Watsonville 62 (Dec 9) Pioneer (SJ) 67 – SLV 57 (Dec 8) Santa Cruz 83 – SLV 44 (Dec 7) Scotts Valley Boys Season Record: (8-4) Coach: Mike Pasquini Monte Vista Christian Christmas Classic SV 71 – Watsonville 60 (Dec 29) SV 65 – Averroes (FT) 23 (Dec 28) Sacred Heart (SF) 55 – SV 51 (Dec 27) Stevenson 66 – SV 58 (Dec 15, A) HMB 62 – SV 40 (Dec 12, A) Dad’s Club Tourney SV 60 – Harbor 41 (Dec 9) Santa Cruz 79 – SV 66 (Dec 8) SV 53 – Pioneer (SJ) 47 (Dec 7) San Lorenzo Valley Girls Season Record: (4-8) Coach: Andrea Trader Bytheway

Watsonville Wildcatz Tourney (Dec 9) Pajaro Valley 56 – SLV 47 (Dec 8) Gilroy 64 – SLV 50 (Dec 7) Scotts Valley Girls Season Record: (4-7) Coach: Annabelle Belcazar Monterey Bay Sweet 16 SV 43 – Pajaro Valley 31 (Dec 29) Christopher 57 – SV 50 (Dec 28) SV 57 – Salinas 53 (Dec 27) Mission CPS 70 – SV 53 (Dec 26) North Salinas Sportsmanship Classic Seaside 48 – SV 38 (Dec 16) N. Salinas 57 – SV 39 (Dec 15) SV 48 – Notre Dame 16 (Dec 4)

Soccer San Lorenzo Valley Boys Season Record: (2-1-1) Coach: Guillermo Cardenas SLV 3 – MVC 3 (Dec 18, H) Carmel 2 – SLV 0 (Dec 12, A) SLV 3 – Celba Prep 0 (Dec 9, H) (Dec 5, H) Scotts Valley Boys Season Record: (1-4-1) Coach: Sean Clark Menlo HS (Atherton) 3 – SV 0 (Dec 29, H) Watsonville 3 – SV 0 (Dec 21, A) SV 1 – King City 0 (Dec 15, H) Kings Academy (SV) 3 – SV 1 (Dec 6, A) San Lorenzo Valley Girls Season Record: (4-2-1) SLV 1 – MVC 1 (Dec 14, H) (Dec 11, H) Valley Christian (SJ) 3 – SLV 0 (Dec 8, H) (Dec 6, A) Scotts Valley Girls Season Record: (3-3-1) Coach: Art Munoz SV 4 – Watsonville 0 (Dec 16, A) Santa Clara 1 –SV 0 (Dec 12, A) Los Gatos 3 – SV 2 (Dec 9, H) SV 4 – Carmel 0 (Dec 7, A)

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Community News

How Safe are the Streets in Front of Our Schools?

Over 10,250 Distractions in 88 Intersections in Front of Schools SANTA CRUZ — Drivers distracted by phones, passengers, pets, food and much more drove past California schools on Tuesday morning, November 3 2017 visibly unfocused on what should be their only task behind the wheel – responsible, safe driving. Through the annual Roadwatch survey, Friday Night Live (FNL) members tracted driving remains a prevalent threat to other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.

On Oct. 3, FNL members surveyed 88 intersections near high schools and middle schools in 30 counties across California and observed 10,252 cases of distracted driving in just one hour’s time, an average of 116.5 instances per intersection surveyed. That means that at any given minute between 7:00 and 8:00 am, there were at least 171 distracted drivers per minute.

Furthermore, these observations occurred in front of with pedestrians, new drivers and cyclists. These results show an increase in distracted driving behaviors of over 7.5% since 2016 when 12,852 instances were recorded at 119 intersections during Roadwatch.

In Santa Cruz County alone, FNL members observed more than 236 accounts of distracted driving during their Roadwatch assessment of 4 intersections, for an average of 78.6 instances recorded per location and an average of 1.3 instances of distracted driving per minute. Each year

Students compiled startling statistics from among thousands of vehicles they observed with both attentive and distracted drivers. Distractions ranged from the handheld use of a cellphone to kissing, eating with utensils and using a tablet. Each distraction observed is highly dangerous and 100% avoidable. The top distractions while driving observed were: section average “It’s common sense not to drive distracted,” says

average average average rized by California Highway Patrol as a range of activities that impact a driver’s visual, auditory, physical or cognitive abilities when driving. citation in California for texting and driving is $162. Not only will it cost you monetarily, but a driver is 23 times more likely to be involved in a collision if they text while driving.

This year, youth from Branciforte Middle School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Soquel High School have focused their projects on reducing distracted and impaired driving, promoting safe pedestrian and bicycle or skateboarding practices, and empowering passengers

were made at Soquel High School, Lakeview Middle School,

want to make the streets safer for everyone.”

Additional driving distractions observed by this year’s Roadwatch participants:

people ages 15-24 in America. According to the National people were killed, and 431,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers.

A 2013 study revealed that nearly 70% of California drivers surveyed said they had been hit or nearly hit by a driver who was talking or texting on a cell phone (Cali-

For more information about Friday Night Live, www. visit fridaynightlive.org.

Dr. Wetstein Recommended as Next Cabrillo President

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abrillo College announced that the Chair of the Superintendent/ President Search Committee, Trustee

have reached a tentative agreement for Dr. Superintendent of Cabrillo College, with a projected start date of February 1, 2018.

“The Superintendent/President Search Committee is thrilled with the recommendation of Dr. Matthew President and Superintendent,” said Gary Reece, Cabrillo Trustee and

Superintendent and Vice President of Instruction and Planning at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California. Prior to that, he served as Interim Dean of the San Joaquin Delta College Agriculture, Science and Math Division, and before that, was the Dean of Planning, He has served as the President of the Research and Planning Group of the California Community Colleges from 2014-2016.

Matthew Wetstein

broad leadership, research, strategic planning and instruction experience, both at California Community Colleges and at the state level. stein leading Cabrillo into its next 60 years of excellence.”

California Community College Students has won national and state awards. as a Political Science Instructor, with more than a dozen years of postsecondary teaching experience at colleges and universities in California and Indiana. He received a Ph.D. in Political Science and an M.A. in Political

and he holds a B.A. in Political Science from He began his academic career teaching political science and continues to pursue his research interest in the Canadian Supreme Court along with his wife, Cynthia Ostberg. The two have published multiple books on the topic and compiled a database for more than two decades to track shifts in the high court’s values.

“I am honored at the prospect of joining the Cabrillo College family,”

faculty, and being recommended by the how special the College is. I look forward to working with everyone to expand the Cabrillo culture of serving students and helping them make breakthroughs that change their lives for the better.”

Cabrillo College is a leading California community college serving Santa Cruz County with locations in Aptos

career technical education programs that serve multiple educational goals such

4-year institutions or for lifelong learning and personal enrichment.

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Community News

2018 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest The Annual Times Competition for Santa Cruz County Residents

By Noel Smith hether it’s Love that has stood the test of time, the rush of young Love, or the memory of Love lost, that’s what we celebrate each

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

Times Publishing Group is sponsoring its 18th Annual Times Publishing Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest to reward four local poets (and their loved ones) throughout Santa Cruz County and to encourage them to make public their feelings in celebration of Valentines Day. Last year’s Times Publishing Annual Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest drew Creek. Some funny, some romantic, some touching and some… well, you know… As usual, a winning poem was chosen for each of our three newspapers; the Aptos Times, Capitola Soquel Times, and Scotts Valley Times.

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

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residents of Santa Cruz County. The Times winners as follows: 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

It’s time to write it and send us your poem about those tender feelings and romantic thoughts to our annual poetry contest.

Times – Capitola, Soquel, Santa Cruz and Davenport South county for the Aptos Times – Entries must be received by 5 p.m.

Tuesday, February 6, 2018. The winner ruary 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 our three newspapers.

2017 Winners: Grand Prize: Celebrating Over 30 Years of Marriage – Roy Verley of

Prize Aptos Times – Robert Kincheloe of Aptos

Thank You from Jacob’s Heart

ecause of your donations and volunteerism, Jacob’s Heart improved the quality of life for hundreds of children with cancer in 2017.

That’s quite an accomplishment. Take a look below ...

This past year 1,414 children with cancer, parents, brothers and sisters felt love, connection, joy and hope. Because of you, Jacob’s Heart provided: tance – including phone bills, rent, utilities, meals, food, fuel and funeral expenses.

4,018 bags of nutritious groceries – delivered to homes and hospital rooms by our compassionate volunteers.

184 door-to-door rides – so that children are able to get to treatment with comfort, companionship and safety.

998 home and hospital visits – to help families cope with the stress of childhood illness and access additional resources.

2,570 hours of direct emotional support

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2018 Poetry Contest Rules (Open only to Santa Cruz County residents!)

Please Read Carefully rite a poem about, or to your Valentine. There is NO credit for formatting. 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.

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 2018 prizes will be: A Grand Prize for the best poem about his/her successful 30-plus year marriage and Three First Place winning poems.

for families – including group, family and individual counseling for children, teens and parents enduring treatment or bereaved by the loss of a child.

3,726 cards, gifts and remembrances — to honor milestones, birthdays and anniversaries.

Holiday gifts and celebrations valued at $51,000 – which alleviated stress and delivered joy to 508 family members through our Holiday Hearts Adopt-a-Family program.

165 campers attended Camp Heart +

Hands – a free weekend camp for families experiencing childhood cancer.

Nutrition and family wellness materials – produced in partnership with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford though our newest program: Superheroes Against Childhood Cancer.

35 family members bereaved by the Loved Retreat.

That’s quite an accomplishment in just one year! Thank you.

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EcoFarm Conference: Smart Choice for Crop Producers

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rop producers who attend the 2018 EcoFarm Conference in January are in for an abundance of relevant subject matter to help with crop planning, plant and soil nutrition and other production and marketing subjects. A few choices are highlighted here.

Organic Flower Production will open up a whole new realm for growers looking to diversify from vegetables or who enjoy being surrounded by beautiful blooms. Flowers are not only gorgeous and satisfying to produce, but they preserve biological diversity for pollinators and insects that feed on nectar and pollen. They are a great choice for those on the edges popular.

Presenters Joanna Letz of Bluma Farm and Courtney Mellblom from San Luis and uplift people as well as help create and preserve diversity in all forms. Everything from choosing varieties to grow, to propagation, pests and diseases, marketing, and post harvest management will be covered.

This session will be held on Friday, January 26 at 10:30 am. and Pests is for the more agronomically inclined producers. This workshop is a session not to be missed. Our presenter has more than 40 years experience working with vineyards and orchards on how to diseases and are less prone to pests. Over-

reliance on nitrogen has led to many of the problems of conventional agriculture, from susceptibility to diseases, to reduced plying a variety of minerals in complex organic forms in the right balance, the best crops can be produced which are healthy enough to withstand pest pressure.

Professional Agronomist, has been a consulting agronomist for Frog Hollow Farm, Apricot Lane Farms and organic wineries in the Mendocino area and beyond. His inspiration is much of the work done by Midwest, but applied to western soils and perennial crops. This session will be held on Thursday, January 25 at 8:30 am.

Growing and Marketing Healing Herbs workshop this year highlights three inspiring women herbalists in urban areas who grow, harvest, dry, prepare and use medicinal plants as well as teach others to do these activities.

Maya Blow from the Soul Flower Farm School of Earth Medicine teaches herbal studies and permaculture design from a small farm in the East Bay Hills that uses biodynamic methods and permaculture design to be self-sustaining with both and Tatille Jackson work and grow at the Spiral Gardens Community Food Security

Project in Berkeley.

There they teach herbal subjects and grow healing plants for all. This session will be held on Saturday, January 27 at 8:30 am.

Old and New Varieties of Apples for Organic Orchards workshop will focus on this staple and always-popular crop for organic growers. Larger orchards have access to patented “club� varieties that smaller growers do not, so in order to maintain a marketing advantage, smaller grower must carefully select varieties from the best of the heirlooms, and the available newer varieties.

The presenters each grow or consult with growers on dozens of these varieties available in the descriptions of varieties from nurseries. The favorites from these professional growers will be discussed, as well as some of the limitations so that informed decisions can be made on what to plant or graft for future success.

Freddy Menge is involved with the Monterey Bay chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers and has more than Sonnabend from Fruitilicious Farm is in the sixth year of experimenting with many apple varieties and has gotten to sample quite a few unusual ones. and growers alike to help them select the most productive and delicious varieties for California conditions. This session will be held on Thursday, January 25 at 10:30 am.

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Recreational Cannabis Legalization What You Need To Know

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n January 1 2018, under the Adult rated Santa Cruz County and Santa Cruz City dispensaries will open their doors to customers age 21 and over. Local government, cannabis industry, public health and youth prevention experts have worked together diligently on local regulations for medical and adult use. As the launch of recreational sales get closer, please know that:

will be required to present ID, similar to alcohol and tobacco sales.

places where smoking tobacco is illegal, including within 1,000 feet of a facility where children are present (school, day care center, etc.). Property owners and landlords may also ban the use and possession of cannabis on their properties. Fines may cost up to $250. fornia law, you cannot consume or possess cannabis on federal lands such as national parks, even if the park is in California. state lines, even if you are traveling to another state where cannabis is legal.

possess up to one ounce of cannabis. caught in possession of cannabis, will be required to complete drug education or counseling and may face additional penalties. private property but cannot consume, smoke, eat, or vape cannabis in public places, including sidewalks, bars and restaurants, parks or public

nation and concentration, and increase accidents. ciated with lower birth weights, which is associated with health problems, and THC can reach your baby through your breast milk. in locked places, cabinets or boxes, to prevent consumption by children, pets, or youth. If a child consumes cannabis you can call poison control at 1-800-222-1222. and heavy smoking is associated with tissue damage. Secondhand smoke contains many of the same toxins and chemicals as tobacco smoke.

contain up to 90 percent THC, and the 2 hours later. That is why it is recommended to start low (5 milligrams or less) and go slow, small incremental increases in dosage.

Learn more at the California Department of Public Health Let’s Talk Cannabis page https://

www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/DO/letstalkcannabis , Santa Cruz Community Prevention Partners at www.facebook.com/SantaCruzCPP orwww.communitypreventionpartners.com/ cannabis.

Brenda Armstrong, Prevention Program Manager, Substance Use Disorder Services Behavioral Health Division, County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency, 1400 Emeline Avenue, Building K, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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anta Cruz County Bank’s holiday spirit extended well beyond its 5 locations to give back to the community by brightening the holidays for local children in need. For a seventh year, the Bank’s employees were encouraged to contribute holiday gifts and gift cards for children of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Santa Cruz County.

Doug Fischer of Santa Cruz County Bank, who is also a CASA, resulted in 136 gifts, including gift cards, for CASA’s children and over $600 in donations.

CASA Executive Director Cynthia

fast approaching when we get a visit from the Santa Cruz County Bank “elves”. They

Representatives from Santa Cruz County Bank and CASA of Santa Cruz County.

arrived on December 14 and we were completely overwhelmed by the generosity of their employees. All of us at CASA appreciate the help and kindness the employees at Santa Cruz County Bank give to children in foster care.”

In the same holiday spirit, Santa Cruz County Bank’s 5 branches serve as donation sites for the Second Harvest Holiday Food “Stockings,” and Volunteer “Adopt a Family” Program.

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How to Be Your Best Business in 2018 T he Scotts Valley Chamber is

Meet the 2018 Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee: Janet Janssen is a business coach, trainer, public speaker. Her work as a goal achievement strategist is, “To help people stand in their own personal power, play more and to live their very best lives with purpose.

Her workshops, Power Play Purpose, Janet Janssen are designed for personal, professional and team development. She a SV Chamber Board member, Ambassador and active with San Jose

new events and info with interesting, useful topics to its membership and business community.

Board Member Janet Janssen spearheaded the “Let’s Get Acquainted” brown bagger series last March. These lunchtime gatherings provided a platform for businesses to meet other local businesses. Soon thereafter the Membership Committee was born.

Our newest Board member, Phil Newman, joined the committee and invited fellow Chamber Member, Tina Ebrahimian to the team. Executive Director, Danny Reber, encouraged the committee to join forces with the SLV Chamber.

Mary Anderson, the President of the SLV Chamber jumped at the opportunity to be included.

Together they have created a new 2018 business educational working Alliance, Saratoga.

Phil Neuman is the CEO of program, which is another valuePDNC Incorporated, a locally owned Information Technology Chamber of Commerce.

consulting and services

from its headquarters in Scotts Valley, California since 2001.

A f t e r Phil Neuman getting his Computer Science degree at Cal Poly SLO, Phil learned how to be a friendly and trustworthy “IT guy” while working for The Santa Cruz Operation.

Dr. Ariana, use an integrated approach to dental health, with leading edge tech-

star patient care in a warm family Tina Ebrahimian environment.

Services range from general

advanced dental procedures including smile makeovers, jaw pain & sleep apnea solutions, & orthodontics for children & adults. pizza ordering app for Pizza Hut. Gladly accepting new patients, Phil created PDNC Incorporated Doctors Ebrahimian have served families of all ages throughout the architecture to small and medium bay area for almost 40 years. businesses around the Bay Area. with Bonny Doon Fire and Rescue.

Tina Ebrahimian speaker event on February 1 —and manager at Ebrahimian Integrative it’s FREE! Dentistry in Scotts Valley. Her “Best Business” page 13 husband Dr. Max & their daughter

Calendar of Upcoming Events Thursday January 11 Ribbon Cutting Celebration 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Caleb Lawrence, Registered Investment Advisor Inc. 5321 Scotts Valley Drive

Saturday January 20 Awards Gala 6 - 11 p.m.

Green Hills Event Center 1500 Green Hills Road

Thursday February 8 Ribbon Cutting 5:30-7:00 p.m.

106 Vine Hill School Road

Thursday February 22 Santa Cruz Chamber Business Networking Mixer 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Jesse Gabriel Photography 230-F Mt. Hermon Road

Scotts Valley Community Awards Gala Deadline for Tickets is Wednesday, January 17

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cotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary! The Scotts Valley Historical Society will be providing rarely seen Scotts Valley artifacts, photos and memorabilia to take us down memory lane. A complete dinner will be served by Mickey’s Deli & Catering. Beer,

margaritas and wine will be proThere will also be live music performed by the Sparkeltones, Join us as we honor the following leaders in our community that make Scotts Valley such a special place.

Friday March 2 Santa Cruz Warriors 7 p.m.

140 Front Street, Santa Cruz

The event will take place at Green Hills Event Center, 1500 Green Hills Road, from 5:30 - 11p.m.

Tickets are $85 and may be purchased online at Brown Paper Tickets, scottsvalleychamber.com, or calling

Have a Happy 2018!

Thursday April 19 Mixer, Santa Cruz & Santa Clara Counties 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton

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Foundation Ball to be held at the Cocoanut Grove at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Saturday, February 10, 2018, 5:30 to 11 p.m. Come join us for an evening of great food, wine, live music and dancing! Most importantly, please join

celebrate their work!

Come and show your support by giving a little back to the men and women in uniform who serve us

nationwide, those who wear a badge today face real challenges, both physical and emotional. of cancer due to the chemicals and toxin exposure of their work. The murder of past year.

and their families and with your help we can continue that mission. Here’s how you can help us continue this worthwhile cause of supporting those who are always there when we need them:

Tickets can be purchased online at fall-

or live auction

tickets, $7500 Platinum – 20 tickets, $2500 Gold – 10 tickets, $1250 Silver – 5 tickets, $650 Bronze – 2 tickets

The Fallen Officer Foundation is 501c (3) non-profit organization with an allvolunteer Board of Directors (Tax ID# is 13-4282250). For more information go to fallenofficerfoundation.com

New Member Spotlight: The Hot Pink Box

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he Hot Pink Box is a Dessert Catering company founded by a mother/daughter duo that specializes in making all of your special events sweet.

Brand-di and Sharon have been making and creating dessert delights for over 10 years in Santa Brand-di Palmer Clara County and are excited to share what they do with their new neighbors in Scotts Valley and all of Santa Cruz County. idea of event desserts with their made-to-order small bite desserts in large quantities and small. From corporate events to weddings and 12 / January 2018 / Scotts Valley Times

Birthdays, THPB is your Dessert Specialist.

Their list of Corporate clients Groupware Technology and many other local businesses.

Their most popular menu items include their Full-Service Dessert tions, Cakepops, Mini Pies, Custom Logo Cookies, Mini Tarts, Mini Shot Glass Desserts, Pie Pops, Layer Cakes Cupcakes and more! Not To mention, they have recently added a selection of Gluten Free Desserts to their menu!

Their goal is to give you a one of a kind dessert experience by creating innovative, comforting sweets and turning them into sweet, new cravings. Contact them today to order your new THPB favorites!

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New Member Spotlight!

Rob and Alisa Davies,

Alphagraphics Scotts Valley

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ob and Alisa moved to Scotts Valley from San Jose in 1989, just in time for the Loma Prieta earthquake. Thankfully there was no Rob began working at Plantronics for a 13-year product development whirlwind, serving in various Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, and Product Development leadership roles.

During this period, they raised their 4 children through the Scotts Valley school system, and in 2003 Alisa left her full-time homemaker role to join Rob in opening Alphagraphics in Santa Cruz on Laurel Street. They took the store from 0 to hundreds of customers in 3 years, and in 2016 the opportunity to move to Our daughter Jenny has worked with us since she was 16 and is now Manager of Design and Production. She was key to

new space, making the move and subseAlphagraphics services: A one-stop shop for all business communication needs, from business cards to poster art and mailings. Apart from quality printed what sets us apart is our design and layout service. Jenny graduated from San Francisco Academy of Art (AA in Graphics Design) and has developed a great reputation for design layout, working with many local companies – big and small - to provide professional attractive designs from business cards to product sheets.

Our ability to provide this helps keep costs and turnaround times down for our format printing, including Giclée standard art prints, and indoor and outdoor banners and graphics. Our customers love our commitment to make them look good, our quality, and attention to detail.

Empowering Hands Massage Presents: Essential Oils for Beginners

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Classes will be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Sky Park Recreation Room

Oils. Learn what essential oils are, how to use them, and get to know the top 10 most useful oils and their uses.

Classes scheduled include: Jan. 11: New Year New You & Top 10 Oils Feb. 8: Aroma Touch Massage & Top 10 Oils March 8: Green Cleaning & Top 10 Oils

Village Road in Scotts Valley.

To RSVP, call Emily Bigelow at (831) Emily Bigelow 888-7614 or email her at emilybigelow@empoweringhands.com.

eginning in 2018, Empowering Educator, Emily Bigelow, will be

“Best Business” from page 11 Boost your health and optimism, while becoming better leaders and business partners.

Your Happiness Quotient Powerful Positive Thinking Speaker: Claire Laughlin, Creator, AnAmazingTrainer™ ur thoughts create our words and our actions, and can shape our business relationships, outcomes, and our lives for the better or the worse. In order to communicate skillfully, and create the workplace that we want, we must not only examine our “self-talk” but also Claire Laughlin sculpt it so that it helps us create success.

Come to this dynamic and engaging session to…

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our thoughts, words and health Alphagraphics Team (from left): Rob Davies, Alisa Davies, Rosa Atilano, Erick Atilano, and Jenny Davies.

other powerful skills that will help you get the most out of every day.

Noon to 1:30 Speaker, RSVP to info@ scottsvalleychamber.com Claire Laughlin, MA, is a dynamic and engaging trainer and consultant who uses experiential and innovative methods to help teams and organizations achieve individual leadership potential, teach positive communication habits, and enhance trust among and between team members.

As an independent consultant and trainer with over 20 years of diverse experience, Claire brings a background in management, a relentless dedication to transformation, and a passion for improving relationships to all of her work. Claire specializes in leadership development, communication essentials, and training trainers, and she works with tions to help them cultivate practices aimed at making their organizations healthy and highly productive.

Creator: AnAmazingTrainer™ Claire Laughlin: claire@clairelaughlin.com Mobile: 831.239.8483

Wishing You A Happy New Year!

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Three Local Togo’s Under New Ownership

Welcome New Members Austen Paul Productions

KION TV of Monterey-Salinas

The Hot Pink Box

Austen Schumacher Videographer, Film Producer 831-359-1075 www.austenpaul.com

Josef Kachman

Brand-di and Sharon Palmer 1860 Lochhart Gulch Scotts Valley, CA 95066 408-660-0879 www.thehotpinkbox.com

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The Coast Redwoods: serving 39 troops To Join, send Email to: SU155manager@gmail.com www.coastalredwoods.weebly.com

has lived in Santa Cruz County for over 20 years with a background in business and technology. He was most recently the COO for Evans Data Corp but now is managing Togo’s full time. Greg is married and has two teenage kids at Scotts Valley High School.

Dave is a Mechanical Engineer who has lived in Scotts Valley for over 30 years.

He is married with two teenage kids and is very involved at Twin Lakes Church.

Jill Davis at Keller Williams

are the new owners of Togo’s Cap-

1440 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062 831-588-6206 www.jilldavis@kwrealty.com

Kristin Brown, Physical Therapy 269 Mt. Hermon Road Ste. 205 Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831-600-7381 www.kbownept.com

Salinas, CA 93905 831-784-6464 www.kion46.com

Scotts Valley Shell Stations M.J. Castelo 1 Hacienda Drive and 90 Mt. Hermon Road Scotts Valley, CA 95066 650-595-0864 www.Andretti1.com

RockIt Events Phaedra Sterbenc and Heather Hite 14 Camp Evers Lane Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831-216-7831 www.rockitevents.net

Togo’s Greg Wimp — New Owner!

831-438-0742 Three Locations!

Scotts Valley 266 Mt. Hermon Rd. Ste. N Capitola 1955 41st Avenue 1985 Main Street www.togos.com

WiseBites Rachelle Kenny 16 Camp Evers Lane Scotts Valley 831-515-7126 www.wisebites.org

worked at Seagate for many years in Scotts teenagers.

Scotts Valley for 30 years and are very excited to be ambassadors for Togo’s,” says Greg. Greg says they look forward to using their Togo’s locations to get more involved very involved in the community but now we are supporting local schools, churches,

New Togo’s Owners (from left): Greg Wimp, David Diepersloot, and Ken Coryn youth athletic programs, theater, music and clubs through fundraising nights.”

Greg invites you to contact them for your next event for catering or “just drop in for a great sandwich!”

Thank You Renewing Members Accurate Finance Group Ambrosia India Bistro Assist International Classic Jays Art & Signs Dignity Health Duncan Auto Tech

Golden Sight Productions Heartfelt Homecare Infrastructure Technology Kaiser Permanente KISS Catering Kissed By An Angel Wines KSBW Central Coast

KSCO/KOMY AM Radio Music Now Round Table Pizza Santa Cruz Warriors Soaring Eagle Eyes SV Property Management & Sales

Happy New Year As the calendar turns the page, we wish you the very best in the year ahead.

Join us for a public event about local water resources and watershed protection with water leaders in Santa Cruz County. Topics will include groundwater management, sustainability planning and watershed management.

Thursday, February 1, 2018 6:30 to 9 pm New Brighton Middle School 250 Washburn Ave., Capitola

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Call for SPECIAL RATES 831.688.7549

Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce 360 King’s Village Road Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Community News

SLV & Scotts Valley Meal and Food Programs: Jan. 2018 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.

Overnight Full Closures On Highway 9 Slipout Repairs In Brookdale Jan 4 – 5 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — Caltrans will conduct full overnight closures at the Brookdale slip-out on Thursday, Jan. 4 and Friday, Jan. 5 from 11:55 p.m. until 5 a.m. These closures are necessary so work can be performed on trees near the intended lines.

The purpose of this construction project is to repair the slip out from last winter by constructing a soldier pile wall drilling soldier piles has been completed.

The second phase, completing a soldier pile wall and construction of a viaduct is expected to take place following the relocation of these utility lines.

BFCU Applications Open for 2018 Education Scholarships CAPITOLA — Bay Federal Credit tions for its 2018 Education Scholarship contest.

Three winners will be chosen by a panel of judges to receive $1,500 to pay for postsecondary education expenses at any accredited college, university, trade/technical school, or career education program in the fall of 2018. The

For SLV, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon residents. Ben Lomond, corner of Highway 9 across from Ben Lomond Market, 336-8258.

Tuesdays, noon. Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, across from RiteAid, 335-6900. “Free Lunch Tuesday.”

San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Dr, Scotts Food Distribution.

Thursdays 10:30-1:30 (doors open 9:003:00). 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.. CLOSED JAN. 5. GateWay Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. 4380646. “Fridays at Five” food distribution.

Sunday, Jan. 28, 2:00. SS Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 9980 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, north of town, 336-2228. Dinner.

Meals on Wheels (a Community Bridges program), hot meals at dining centers in Ben Lomond (M-F, 336-5366) Reservation required, $2.50 requested donation, for age 60+ (limited exceptions).

Meals delivered if eligible, 464-3180.

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).

Except as noted, all programs are free of charge — Schedules are subject to change.

Submit Changes/Additions to slvsvmeals@gmail.com

Community Briefs

deadline for submissions is Friday, February 2, 2018.

Applications must be submitted with supplemental documents and an original essay on how winning the scholarship would help the student reach their educational goals. Eligible applicants must earn a high school diploma or GED cer-

included everything from energy policy to long-term facility development and capital construction.

Nancy brings to CASA her reorganization and merger experience with

submitted in PDF form, which can be produced by nearly all computer-assisted design programs and scanning software.

For more information, visit: http://www. sccoplanning.com/PlanningHome/ BuildingSafety/ePlanReview.aspx. Noncommercial projects may be submitted in either electronic PDF or paper format.

Bay Federal membership savings account in good standing when submitting their applications.

The application and additional information are available at www.bayfed.com/ scholarship and at all Bay Federal branches. High school seniors, current undergraduate and graduate students, and adult re-entry students are encouraged to apply.

Bay Federal has awarded 36 scholarships totaling $33,500 to promote education among the community and its

organizations in the County. “I have viewed the damage and repercussions of what happens when children’s needs are not being met,” Nancy said.

“Any part I can play in bringing help and hope to CASA children would be an honor.”

Planning Department Building Counter Extends Hours

March 6, 2018 and will be honored at Bay Federal’s annual meeting on March 27, 2018.

CASA Welcomes New Board Member ASA of Santa Cruz County is proud to welcome Nancy Gordon to its Board of Directors. Nancy recently retired from over 30 years of service as County Director of General and Emergency Services. As a career member of the executive management team of the County, her professional work

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Nancy Gordon

County Planning Department Increasing Digital Commitment urthering its commitment to paperless planning, the County of Santa Cruz Planning Department will require all commercial project plans to be submitted electronically beginning Jan. 2, 2018.

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Santa Cruz Planning Department Building Counter will open at 7:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday.

The new hours are available so that contractors may pick up ready-to-issue permits. Over-the-counter permits that do obtained during this extended time.

If Zoning review is required, the contractor will need to wait until 8:00 a.m. to sign up for that service. Please contact the Building Services Division at 831-4542260 for more information.

ePlan process saves money and reduces environmental impacts, and allows applicants to submit plans remotely in PDF form without having to visit the Planning Department. It can also speed up plan review by allowing multiple agencies to review plans at once.

Commercial project plans must be Scotts Valley Times / January 2018/ 15

Community News

Short Play Festival Returns SANTA CRUZ — Santa Cruz County Actors’ Theatre presents the 23rd Annual 8 Tens @ Eight Short Play Festival, January 5 through February 4, at the Center Stage Theater in downtown Santa Cruz.

The annual ten-minute play festival is one of the most anticipated and popular events of the theatre season in Santa Cruz.

Continuing their new format, Actors’ this season, with sixteen award-winning plays from their international play-writing contest, showing in repertoire over the Every summer Actors’ Theatre holds an international playwriting contest, judged by a select group of local writers and directors. The winning plays are then produced into full productions for the January Festival. The contest has become nationally renowned, with over 200 entrees this year.

“Over the years we have received plays from writers all over the world,” says Artistic Director and Festival founder Eight has become known as the premiere

of our winning playwrights and have seen them go on to have plays produced in larger venues, knowing it all started for them here in Santa Cruz.”

This year’s sixteen award-winning plays will be presented as an “A” and “B” night; eight ten-minute plays on each night, in rotation. A special $45 two-night package is available to see any “A” and “B” night showing throughout the run of the Festival. “Our 23rd season,” adds and drama. They are plays with heart, conscience, and humor.”

The 2018 Festival’s “A” Night roster: entino Flaxman. Directed by Peter Gelblum

Photo Credit: Jana Marcus

‘Tis a Tale by Brian Spencer. Directed by Robin Aronson, featuring Arian Miller as Shakespeare and Michael LaMere as Francis Bacon.

Client by Paul Donnelly. Directed by April

Darkness by Joe Starzyk. Directed by And Apple Pie by Lindsey Esplin. Directed

Exchange by Greg Aktins. Directed by Don Photo Credit: Jana Marcus

The Third Person by Dan Borengasser. Directed

by MarNae Taylor, featuring Jackson Wolffe and Daria Troxell.

Found by Dennis Porter. Directed by Anita Natale

Bruni. Directed by Jim Schultz

Actors’ Theatre presents 8 Tens @ 8 Short Play Festival January 5 - February 4, 2018.

Wednesday - Saturdays @ 8 PM | Saturday and Sunday Matinees @ 3 PM. Center Stage Theater, 1001 Center Street, Downtown Santa Cruz Tickets: $26 General | $23 Senior/ Student | $45 Two-Night Package for the 8 Tens, www.brownpapertickets.com or 800838-3006 or visit www.sccat.org Producer/ President: Bonnie Ronzio. Artistic Director: Wilma Marcus Chandler.

Second Harvest Partners with The Christmas Project

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lthough the Central Coast grows a large portion of our nation’s produce, food can be scarce for the people who work

especially during the cool-weather months when there is not as much work available. Being able to buy food for a holiday meal or gifts for family members is beyond the means of many people, and this is where The Christmas Project comes in.

Founded in 1978 by Gladys Anderson, The Christmas Project provides food, toys, and gifts to needy children and adults in the labor camps in Santa Cruz County. Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz is one of several agencies that

by businesses including Raley’s (Nob Hill) and Martinelli’s.

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On December 18, 200 farmworker families received a 20-30 lb. bag of fresh produce, fresh chicken, cereal, tuna, cooking oil, canned goods, bread, and other staples to help them get through the holidays. Employees of Second Harvest loaded and transported the food from Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz assisted by unloading and carrying the food to each resident’s home. Second Harvest also shared information with the farmworkers about obtaining food through various agencies in the county.

For more information on The Christmas Project, call 831-426-2264, or go to www.thechristmasprojectsc.com.

Open Mon-Fri, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Second Harvest’s Food Hotline is 832-662-0991

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Indoor Air Pollution: How Do You Clean It Up? Dear EarthTalk: I’ve been having trouble sleeping and my doctor suggested that indoor air pollution could be a contributing factor. Do you have any tips for how to improve my home’s air quality without breaking the bank?

— Jennifer Abromovitch, Putney, VT

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he key to a healthy indoor environment and furniture in a typical home or

help, it also could make matters worse by introducing auto exhaust and other noxious emissions in. So, what’s a clean air lover to do about keeping the indoor environment safe?

For starters, it can’t hurt to change the on a regular, scheduled basis. Manufacturers recommend changing out furnace vary depending on square footage and other the date on it when it should be changed to keep yourself honest.) Also, getting your HVAC air ducts cleaned once every few years—or more frequently if you have pets or lots of people using the space in question.

air is the all-natural way: with houseplants. relationship with the plants around them, it wasn’t until NASA published research in the 1980s that we knew just what an important role houseplants could play in ridding indoor environments of noxious chemical pollutants.

Plants scrub particulates from the air while taking in carbon dioxide and processing it into oxygen, thereby creating more clean air for us to breathe.

Garden mums, spider plants, dracaenas, ficus, peace lilies, Boston ferns, snake plants and bamboo palms are great choices given their especially powerful air purifying abilities. would be to purchase an air purifier that plugs into the wall and uses carbon filtration or other methods for filtering contaminants out of the indoor environment. The Coway Mighty and cutter, while the Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Link gets kudos for great air cleaning with style.

If you really want to go all out, think about repainting interior walls with paint formulations that use little or no volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) that have been linked to respiratory problems, headaches, nausea, dizziness and fatigue, among other health worries.

AFM Safecoat is the industry leader in low- and no-VOC paints and finishes, liams and Benjamin Moore now also

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an uptick in theft and burglaries from commercial storage locker facilities.

completed an extensive review of reports taken from all facilities located within the unincorporated County. been 43 reports of burglary at these facilities.

These account for nearly 10% of all bur-

have healthier formulations for a quickly increasing number of eco-conscious home improvement customers.

Another easy albeit more costly way to green up your indoor environment would be to get rid of those old couches, mattresses and other furniture which were required by law to contain flame retardant chemicals before we knew how harmful they could be to our indoor environment and health.

Now that California has mandated that new furniture products cannot contain these noxious chemicals, more and more manufacturers (including Ikea and Pottery Barn) are starting to phase them out, so it’s a great time to replace that old mattress with a new one that

won’t off-gas carcinogens every time you plop down onto it.

Contacts:

Coway,

coway.com/

winixamerica.com/product/5500-2; Dyson, dyson-pure-hot-cool-link-evo/overview. aspx; NASA’s “Indoor Landscape Plants for Indoor Air Pollution Abatement,” https:// safecoat.com.

EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of visit www.earthtalk.org. Send questions to: question@earthtalk.org.

Tour the facility in person Does the facility have good lighting? Do people appear to be living out of their storage units? If the facility provides locks, are they adequate? Is the unit secured on all sides with a solid ceiling above it?

Ask employees How often are security checks made and how is that information logged? How many you cooperate with law enforcement in the event of a theft?

look for a safe storage space: Research the website for security features Is the facility gated? Does the facility provide a unique PIN code for entry? Is there on- site management or after hours security? Do they have surveillance cameras installed and working?

storage locker burglaries.

Anyone with information related to any of these crimes 454-7631 Scotts Valley Times / January 2018/ 17

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What to look forward to in 2018

By Bruce McPherson, County Supervisor 5th District

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overnment, being government, moves slowly and, usually, surely.

This year, a handful of big projects that have been moving forward, are actually “going live.”

Here’s some of what to look forward to in 2018 in the Fifth District.

Groundbreaking on the new $10 million Felton Library is anticipated to take place in June. The library, which has been in the works for more than a decade, is are currently being prepared and the bid opening is expected in April.

The Felton Library is going to be a landmark building in San Lorenzo Valley dren’s area, a community room that opens to an outdoor patio, a study area, multi-

area, art and a new collection of books for opening day.

Bear Creek Recreation and Community Center - The new gem of the Boulder Creek Parks and Recreation District, the former Bear Creek Country celebration on June 23, 2018. Please plan to bring the family, sunscreen and swimsuits to celebrate this great community facility.

Legal cannabis is days away. The 14 dispensaries in Santa Cruz County will be able to roll out the green carpet for adult customers at the beginning of January.

Locally, we still have many open questions about how and where cannabis will be grown which will need to be determined in 2018. Nevertheless, the cannabis culture has deep roots and a long history in Santa Cruz County. It will be exciting to watch

the post-prohibition culture grow into an industry with a distinct Santa Cruz Mountains brand.

Monterey Bay Community Power will go live in 2018. Commercial customers can get service beginning on March 1, and residential customers on July 1. And it’s easy.

MBCP will buy carbon-free electricity and charge customers the same as they pay now to PG&E. Both commercial and residential customers can expect a minimum 3% rebate at the end of the year and will have the choice where their rebate will go. To register, please go to mbcommunitypower.org.

As for relief in PG&E’s electric base rate — well, probably that will change in Club, I asked PG&E to change the base rate for electricity charged to San Lorenzo Valley residents because the Valley had been put in the wrong climate tier. Instead of being assessed based on mountain temperatures, decades ago the Valley was categorized with the coastal communities, which have much less temperature range.

PG&E agreed, and has recommended to that the change be made. However, the litigation involving rates is resolved. That “may” be in 2018. I hope.

Expect to see a lot of heavy equipment on the roads in 2018 as we continue work on the backlog of county storm-damaged roads. Repairs on (5) Bear Creek Road, (6) East Zayante Road (7), Jamison Creek Gulch (10), Two Bar Road (11), Alba Road (12), Felton Empire Road (13), Little Basin (14), and Lompico Road are on schedule to be completed in 2018.

In addition, the County has allocated $1 million to resurfacing and other nearby repairs. In other words, while crews are there, they will be able to address nearby potholes, slip-outs, and resurfacing.

Highway 9 repair: After relocation of utilities is complete at the end of this December (weather permitting), the second phase of the $4 million slip out repair on Highway 9 in Brookdale will take place. The second phase work will be to construct a hillside

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viaduct, which is expected to be complete in the summer of 2018. government speed on future improvements to Highway 9. In cooperation with Caltrans, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission has been working on a Highway 9 Master Plan for Highway 9 Master Plan will be released in early spring, 2018.

The draft includes the consultant’s recommendations for priority projects taking into consideration public input and collision data along the corridor. The SCCRTC will host four public meetings within the San Lorenzo Valley during late the Master Plan will be published shortly thereafter.

Flight path changes: Three big over the Santa Cruz Mountains are expected to be implemented in 2018. First, in February, SERFR, the current procedure

Then, in August, the FAA has announced that the ground-path is expected to shift path.

Also in August, the FAA is expected

as implementation of SERFR, with all its noise and lack of assessment, imposed a

path (without the same altitudes) may

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Cold, Flu, or Allergy? headache, fatigue, and general aches and pain. These symptoms are less common when you have a cold.

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your respiratory system, which can make it hard to breathe. Each condition has key symptoms that set them apart. viruses. “As a rule of thumb, the symptoms

they aren’t caused by a virus,” Hauguel explains. “Instead, it’s your body’s immune system reacting to a trigger, or allergen, which is something you’re allergic to.”

If you have allergies and breathe in things like pollen or pet dander, the immune cells in your nose and airways may overreact to these harmless substances. ratory tissues may then swell, and your nose may become

care. But check with a health care provider if symptoms last beyond 10 days or if symptoms aren’t relieved by over-thecounter medicines. For more about when to see a doctor, go to CDC’s Flu Page

aminophen, or ibuprofen can reduce fever or aches. Allergies can be treated with anti-

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Community Calendar Announcements

Nar-Anon Santa CruzGreater Bay Area (GBA) of Northern California

Second Mondays

Invisible/Alienated Grandparents Support Group 2:30 - 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 10707 Soquel Drive, Aptos ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author of Invisible Grandparents:

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Am I the only one who feels this way?

Join Nar-Anon, world wide fellowship of relatives and friends of be a safe structured environment for sharing stories if you so someone else’s addiction. Please join choose, and learning healthy ways to deal with separation us at our Sunday evening meeting from anyone. Co-sponsored at Sutter Hospital (Sutter Room)

by Alienated Grandparents 6:30 p.m.

Anonymous www.AGA-FL. Helpline: 831-291-5099 or contact org a national organization saveyoursanity@aol.com.

Visit our Northern California website that provide information and for meeting listings in our area and support to grandparents who feel region: www.naranoncalifornia.org/ alienated or estranged to their grandchildren. norcal/meetings Questions: pat@invisiblegrand parent.com (831) 601-9195

Ongoing Events

Weekdays

CASA Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

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ASA empowers volunteers to

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.casaof santacruz. org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102

Mondays & Tuesdays

WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM 12:30 - 2 p.m. omenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for women with advanced, recurrent and metastatic cancers. Meets weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with a separate meeting every First and Third Tuesday every month.

Registration required. Call 4572273 for more information and to register. No cost to attend.

Tuesdays

Church, 10707 Soquel Dr. Aptos o you have a problem with food? Come Join us for a friendly free 12-step support group with the solution group with the solution. Teens and adults welcome. Includes compulsive overeating, anorexia and bulimia.

Located in the Gazebo Room.

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Tuesdays & Thursdays

Second Wednesdays

6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 Watsonville CA 95076 ASA volunteer Advocates receive 35 hours of specialized training. 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.

If you would like to participate in the next Advocate training contact cita@casaofsantacruz. org or (831) 761-2956

Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. his statewide group of retired men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon.

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Wednesdays

Geezer Golfers 8:15 a.m., Valley Gardens Golf Course, 263 Mt. Herman Rd., Scotts Valley eeling overpar? So do we, the “Geezer Golfers of Valley

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Follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/AptosNoonToastmasters or more info: (831) 236-1171

Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Monthly Meeting

to help in Santa Cruz County.

Please RSVP cabrillolions@ 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Live Oak Library, gmail.com 2380 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz

Thursdays

Co-working Unbound

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is headed to the Live Oak library! Join us for free co-working in the company of fellow Santa Cruz freelancers, independent professionals, remote workers, creatives, startup founders, community organizers, ideators and more.

co-work with us at the library.

Our goal is to provide the collaborative atmosphere of coworking to a broad spectrum of people who can benefit from the relationships, mutual a fine lunch and learn something support and connections essential to creating a thriving new from a top notch guest business. speaker.

If you have a project or idea and want to spend time working on it, Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 Second and Fourth Wednesdays come work with us!

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Wellness on the Cancer Journey San Lorenzo Community Band 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza earn how to safely support Practice Sessions

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Fridays

Drop-in Grief Support

For more information please call 831-684-2832

Sundays

First Baptist Church Bible Study

9:45 a.m: Bible Study 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz 11 a.m.: Worship County, 940 Disc Dr., Scotts Valley 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos ospice of Santa Cruz County irst Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their support group for adults grieving the death of a family member or bible study and worship every a friend. This group is a place Sunday. where you can share stories, learn Call (831) 688-5842 for more tools for coping, and receive info support from people who care.

For more information, please call Overeaters Anonymous (831) 430-3000.

9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, First Fridays each month 2900 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Friday Shakespeare Club Cruz 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace vereaters Anonymous is United Church of Christ at 900 High Street, Santa Cruz a Free, Friendly 12-Step urious about Shakespeare? group for those who have a The Friday Shakespeare problem with food.

Club members discuss the life, Visit www.santacruzoa.org for current times and locations Shakespeare.

For information, call 831-684-2832, of other meetings, or call our Hotline at (831) 429-7906. or go to fridayshakespeare.org or facebook.com/fridayshakespeare.

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7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley your body and emotions through the journey of Cancer - High School Band Room (F-1) he San Lorenzo Valley from diagnosis to softening the Community Band meets every impact of chemo, radiation, and First & Third Fridays Thursday at SLV High School. recovering well from surgery.

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energy, weakness, digestion, immune support, grief, stress and more.

Feel free to bring your partner Valley Gardens is a beautiful 9-hole or care team to this free class.

Please come fed; water is course in Scotts Valley.

Questions? Call Jim at 831-685- available.

Limited Seats. Please register all 3829. attendees on Eventbrite — Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831Aptos Noon Toastmasters 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, 254-3270 to RSVP. Address given upon registration receipt.

116 Beach Drive

read music.

Call Teresa at 336-8637.

Friday Shakespeare Club of Santa Cruz

10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street Second and Fourth Thursdays his is the oldest women’s Cabrillo Host Lions Club club in Santa Cruz. The club meets to study the life, Meetings 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, Shakespeare. Members share 100 Aptos Creek Road. ant to make a difference in group readings and insights, our community? Join the discuss history, and universal Cabrillo Lions Club twice every themes found in his plays and month and see what you can do writings.

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Friday January 12 thru Sunday Jan. 14 Annual Fungus Fair

eeping the fun in fungus, the 44th Annual Santa Cruz Fungus Fair unfolds at the Louden Nelson Community Center. Enjoy demonstrations, guest speakers and fungus identification!

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

recovering from debting on one’s business.

For more information: 831-4253272.

information.

Mondays

Writing/Discussion Meeting

5-8 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County, 6401 Freedom Boulevard, Aptos verwhelmed by the news and events of our

Business Debtors Anonymous 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz.

Friday January 19

Aptos Community Star Party

Caregiver Support Group

6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Hwy One and Freedom Blvd) o you have a problem with food? Please check out our free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution. All one is seriously ill, it can be a teens and adults welcome! challenge for the entire family. In For current times and locations of this ongoing support group, we other meetings: www.santawill share stories, learn tools for cruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our coping and receive support from Hotline at (831)429-7906. people who care.

Felton Farmer’s Market Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz County Grief Support Program. 2.30–6.30 p.m., St John’s Church in Felton 120 Russell (831) 430-3078 Ave, Felton he Felton Farmers’ Market Overeaters Anonymous started in 1987 and is the 7:00pm-8:00pm, Soquel Congregational Church, 4951 Soquel Dr. second oldest market in Santa Cruz County. The market boasts o you have problem with a variety of certified organic food? Come join us for a friendly free 12 step support group fruits and vegetables and artisan with the solution. Teens and adults foods. welcome. It will be held in the Anne Hutchinson Room.

Overeaters Anonymous Any questions call (831) 429-7906 6:30-7:30pm Christ Lutheran 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

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Bridal Expo at Cocoanut Grove

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lan your perfect wedding!

More than 100 specialists and services reps from the Monterey Bay Area will be on hand for the annual Bridal Expo!

Announcements Ageless Art Project

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geless Art is seeking volunteers to facilitate art groups for seniors living in residential care facility. Our Volunteers guide residents through the creative processes of painting, drawing or crafting. As a volunteer you will have the pleasure of seeing residents experience meaningful feelings of pride and self-worth when completing their own art.

To become an Ageless Art volunteer call 831-459-8917 ext.208 or visit Ageless Art at www.fsa-cc.org

Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony

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Arts and Entertainment

Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) art venues. The event takes place for information about booking year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists (donations are tax deductible). from local galleries. www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org in a First Friday art tour, visit

Thursdays

Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance 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

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Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@ att.net.

he Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love music and want to be involved, Friendship Put to Music! please call (831) 646-8511 or visit 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach www.montereysymphony.org for Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. more information. lasses every Thursday night. For more information call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or Cabrillo Youth Strings/ email at caller4u@att.net Suzuki Music Program

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new entry-level String Orchestra class 4th- 6th Grade Beginning Strings for violin, viola and cello will be

Last Thursdays each month

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Students must provide their own Italian/Argentene Restarante, instruments.

For more information contact Nancy his is a night for true “Social Kvam: Cabrillo Youth Strings (831) Tango.” Order a wonderful meal 479-6101 or (831) 426-6443. from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango.

Private instruction and classes Third Monday each month by arrangement. For more Stitchers By The Sea Meetings information, call Michael (831) 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of 239-2247.

Santa Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., 95062 First Fridays each month titchers-by-the-Sea, the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ First Friday Art Tour he First Friday Art Tour is a Guild of America, holds regular Santa Cruz Institute of Conmeetings open to the public each temporary Arts event, managed in month. No admission fees. conjunction with the participating

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BINGO

6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. Buy-In $15.

Full snack bar available. First Tuesday of each month is special $25 buy in (up to five packs).

Join us! www.soquelsports.com

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Wednesdays

Peninsula Banjo Band 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing in the Bay Area, over 250 popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every

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galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)

Weather Permitting!

For more info, please call (831) 476-6940 or visit us on Facebook.

Third Sunday of Every Month

Science Sunday

Santa Cruz, 95060 eymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public Fridays thru Sundays lecture from a marine scientist Plein Air Watercolor Paintings the third Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in Exhibition Noon-10 p.m., Mutari Chocolate an entertaining and easyto-understand format, with House and Factory, 504 Front up-to-date photos, video, and Street, Santa Cruz ptos Artist David Pfost’s plein discussion.

Science Sunday does not meet air watercolor paintings of Santa Cruz County landscapes are in December. For more info visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu on exhibit.

Exhibit open until the end of December.

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Second Saturdays Each Month

2nd Saturday on the Farm

11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds oin us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free family activities.

Each month we select a new theme to highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, and demonstrations that relate. ances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats,

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entertaining for the whole family.

Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE

Second Sundays Each Month

Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Street Fair

9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lincoln St.

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Saturday January 27 Sunday January 28 Songs Of Past, Present & Future

Saturday: 7:30-10 p.m., Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz Sunday: 2-4:30 p.m., Henry J. Mello Center, 250 East Beach Street, Watsonville on’t miss the Santa Cruz Symphony’s 60th season featuring Songs Of Past, Present &

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Thursday Feb. 22 thru Sunday Feb. 25

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

he “Original” Downtown 7 p.m., Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz Antique Faire is back! Vendors gnite your passion for adventure, action and travel! and unique items. Come and check The Banff Mountain Film Fesit out! Browse through a wide assortment of treasures including you with amazing big-screen books and photographs, vintage stories. jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic Tickets go on sale December 15 collectibles, vintage Hawaiian at Brownpapertickets.com or in kitsch, turquoise, original artwork, person at The Bicycle Trip in and a whole lot of whatnot!

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Your January Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

completely uninhibited in your quirkiness. The general mood lightens up mid-month, paving the most people back. Being a trailblazer isn’t without consequences, but the pros far outweigh the cons. in touch with people if you maintain your complicated, intricate tangle of friends and colleagues.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

great urgency. Short-term relationship challenges are highlighted mid-month, and the main thing to remember is that just because someone doesn’t want to spend 24/7 with you doesn’t mean they don’t love you. This can lead to some great insight into bettering the relationship (both romantic and enough what you have up your sleeve, so there’s no need for any big announcements.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

moments lead to some seriously good memories. Go ahead and make plans, but don’t be surprised when you get sidetracked and end up going in the opposite direction than you initially intended.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

to protect them and your close personal relationships. Domestic happiness and security are your top priority, and you have no hesitation about setting aside other projects to focus on them full

you as the month comes to a close, but playing detective has its own share of headaches.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

relationship that has lately been fading. Everything might not work out exactly the way you’d like, but no one can say you didn’t try. Some impromptu urges are brought out mid-month. It would be nice if we could act on our impulses whenever we wanted to, but don’t forget to be a do love your social media presence, but what would happen if you traded in your plethora of

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Let’s be honest, you’re probably never going to be a hardcore dissident, but you might branch out in your own way as the month begins. Doing something completely unusual can be pretty cool! It isn’t that you don’t have a sense of humor, but mid-January you don’t see the point in making jokes when there are actual critical discussions to have and crucial decisions to make. The less people know about your private plans as the month ends the better, and telling even one unsuspecting soul (including your trusted BFF) could compromise the mission. But distractions are everywhere,

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) Mid-month sees situations getting real serious real fast. Following the rules might not be the most fun, but coloring outside the lines (willfully) has its own set of unpleasant consequences. balance. It’s nice to sit back and watch everything start to come together.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Are you feeling a twinge of naughtiness as the year begins? Going against the rules and bucking the system seems to be in the air. Good luck is on your side, but don’t push it! It’s time to be Communication takes on a secretive tone late in January, causing you to dissect every message you receive while holding your own cards very close to the chest. If someone wants to know any of your deep, dark secrets, they’ll have to prove themselves worthy of them, and then some.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

It isn’t every day that you feel like a powerful force, but you feel invincible as the new year begins. There may be times when you’ll have to hold back so you don’t overshadow the submid-January, because you’d much rather see a venture through to completion and make sure it’s 100 percent accurate than rush and turn in an inferior project. If you’re in the right place at the right time late in the month, you can be of service to someone else, and the rewards will far outweigh the challenges. Going above and beyond isn’t expected, but it’s so very appreciated.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

gathered around the table for good food and conversation is your ultimate happy place. The question to ask yourself mid-month is, “Am I doing this because I want to or am I trying to please a planner, but there’s a lot to be said about enjoying spontaneous moments. Let loose for once!

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

another. It’s tempting to get caught up in simultaneous storylines, but it’s more satisfying just to focus on

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) new year begins, but keeping that in mind will help you be a little more understanding when the

the month. But you are an expert multitasker; you should have everything under control in no time.

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Collecting Seeds For Next Year

By Tony Tomeo here winters are cooler, the deteriorating stems of year either got pruned away already or got knocked down by the weather, and are now rotting on the ground.

Around here, where the weather

but not necessarily all should get pruned out and raked away.

Dahlias succumb to frost as soon as it arrives. If not already cut back, they fall to the ground like steamed spinach, and should get raked up and put into greenwaste. There is related to dahlias, but do not collapse so easily. Even if they are not pretty, those that produce seed can be left for whatever birds like to eat them, and then recycled when empty.

Of course, not all of the seed must be left to the birds. Some or all can be need to be allowed to dry so that the seed matures. If the birds start to eat stored in open bags or boxes in a shed or garage, out of reach of birds.

Stems should be cut longer if they are still green.

Seeds should fall

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as they dry.

Seed can also be collected from lily-of-the-Nile and African iris, although these perennials are so easy to propagate by division that growing them from seed might be more trouble than it is worth. Their seed capsules must be

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garden to determine if they produce viable seed worth collecting. It is also important to know what seed requires stratification.

Seed that needs temperatures to be convinced that it is time to germinate in spring. Canna through the hard shells before they germinate. Other seeds need other Austrian pine elative to other pines and evergreens that are commonly grown as living Christmas trees, the uncommon and even rare Austrian pine, Pinus nigra, would be a better option. If it gets planted too close to the home, as Christmas trees often do, it does not get big enough to cause major problems. Although much bigger in the wild, local trees may take decades to reach second story eaves.

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seed. Belladonna lily makes a few weirdly succulent seed that are worth collecting. Some primitive cannas make weirdly hard seed.

It might be worth researching

Austrian pine makes small decorative cones.

trees may have distinct personalities.

Generally, they resemble Japanese black pine, with similar irregular branch structure, but are denser, and may get a few pendulous stems with age. The dark green needles are slightly shorter and stouter.

The Austrian pine was likely named as such when much of its natural range was still within the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which has since been subdivided into the countries east of the Adriatic Sea. Other larger parts of the range are in Turkey and Spain. Only a small colony lives within Austria, west of Vienna. Austrian pine likes full sun and warmth like it would get naturally back home.

Horticulturist Tony Tomeo can be contacted at tonytomeo.wordpress.com.

SCCAS Featured Pet

Featured Columnist

Time is a Key Factor in Investing many of us will pause and ponder where the time goes?” And, as is always the case, none of us really do know. However, wherever the time goes, it will usually be a key factor in your success as an investor.

example, you may want to begin moving away from some of your more aggressive, growth-oriented investments and move toward more income-producing vehicles that

Financial Focus

CHANCE … Looking For A Second Home!

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ne of the common reasons for surrendering a pet to our Shelter is that the

most often with large dogs. This is the case with Chance (A243364). His family had him since he was only twelve weeks old. He is very used to living in a home so was concerned about being kenneled and does bark some here with us.

Chance was quite relieved once he was able to run and play in the yards at the Shelter, and he has made many human friends here already. He now exuberantly greets people he knows with a full body wag!

Chance has some basic training. He knows “sit” and “shake.” He likes to play fetch and tug; he generally brings back the toy but must be reminded to “give it back.” He also knows “sit pretty” but often loses his balance and will reach out a paw for a hand.

Chance loves to fetch a toy and his previous owners said he was a “salad dog,” referring to how he likes vegetables! They also said he travels well. Chance is looking for an adopter who will give him his sense of security back with a predictable, loving home.

Chance is a four-year-old, black Labrador Retriever mix.

To adopt your new friend, visit one of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter locations, or their website at www.scanimalshelter.org.

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: Santa Cruz Location (Public Entrance): 1001 Rodriguez St., Santa Cruz, 95062 Hours Watsonville Location Hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 12-1) Closed on Sunday SCCAS Main line: 831-454-7200. Animal Control: 831-454-7227. After-Hours Emergency: 831-471-1182

Growth potential – Contrary to myth, there’s no real way to “get rich quick” when investing. To build wealth, you need patience – and time. If you own quality investments with growth potential, and you give them years – in fact, decades – to increase in value, your perseverance may be rewarded. Of course, there are no guarantees, and you’ll need the discipline to withstand the inevitable downturns along the way. But in describing how long he likes to keep his investments, favorite holding period is “forever.”

Targeted goals – To accumulate resources for retirement, you need to save and invest throughout your working life. But along the way, you’ll probably also have some shorterterm goals – making a down payment on a home, sending your children to college, taking a round-the-world trip, and so on. Each of

need to choose the appropriate investments.

Risk tolerance – The element of time also have many decades to go until you retire, you ments because you have time to overcome periods of market volatility. But when you’re on the verge of retirement, you may want to lower the risk level in your portfolio. For

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though, that even during retirement, you’ll need your portfolio to provide enough growth opportunity at least Be Patient – Thus far, we have looked at ways in which time plays a role in how you invest. But there’s also an aspect of time that you may want to keep out of your investment try to “time” the market. The biggest problem essentially have to be right twice, selling at a market top and buying at the bottom. Also, as humans, we appear to be somewhat wired to think that an activity – especially a long-running activity – would simply continue. So, when the market goes up, we seem to expect it to keep rising, and when the market drops, we think it will continue dropping. This can lead to big mistakes, such as selling after a major market drop even though that can be the time when it may be much smarter to buy because prices are low.

As we’ve seen, the way you interact So, think carefully about how you can put all the days, months and years on your side.

Time is the one asset you can’t replenish – so use it wisely.

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