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Countywide Spelling Bee Winners Top Spellers Advancing to State Competitions

On Saturday, January 28 at the UCSC campus, Classroom Units 1 and 2 the top two spellers in each division (Elementary and Junior) advanced to represent Santa Cruz County at the statewide bees to be held this spring.

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Winners for the Elementary Division (4-6 grade) Connor Barirani, Georgiana Bruce Kirby Prep, advances to State ... continues on page 4

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Cover Countywide Spelling Bee Winners

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Community News 2018 Red Cross Heroes Breakfast Competition: February 7 – 28 National Agriculture Day Poster & Poetry Contest Entries 2018 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest by Noel Smith

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.

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

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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.

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Cover Story “Spelling Bee� from page 1 Owen McGinty, Rio Del Mar Elementary, advances to State Ronan Mai, Santa Cruz Gardens Winners for the Junior High division (7-9 grade) Owen Mercer, Scotts Valley Middle School, advances to State Tristan Torres, Aptos Junior High School, advances to State Jung Soo Jose Kim-Ebio, Alianza Charter School

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represented public and private schools in Santa Cruz. Each school selected their two top spellers to send to the countywide Spelling Bee sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education.

This year’s highlights: compared to previous years. There were no perfect papers in either division this year. The winner of

of 76 words correctly, including inflammable, belligerence and gherkin. mentary division between Conner Barirani and Owen McGinty and for third place in the elementary division

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Community News

2018 Red Cross Heroes Breakfast

Deadline to Nominate a Central Coast Local Hero is March 12 CARMEL — The American Red Cross of the Central Coast is currently seeking nominations for our 2018 Heroes Breakfast, which recognizes members of the communities of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties who have shown courage,

dedication, and character through acts of heroism and kindness.

Nominees could be people you don’t know personally, but they could also be your neighbors, co-workers, friends, or family members. Help us identify our

local community heroes by completing our online nomination form and by spreading the word about this honor!

The community is encouraged to nominate a hero at redcross.org/centralcoastheroes for one or more of the following 11 categories: who has rescued an animal from a traumatic situation or an animal that has protected a human in a time of need.

munity’s lifesaving blood supply or who ments to the biomedical community. someone who has shown extraordinary courage in the face of a disaster contribution to his or her community’s disaster preparedness, resilience, or recovery.

or volunteer educator (in elementary, middle school, high school, college, or adult education) whose actions have her student(s) or other members of the community.

on the protection and caring for the environment and whose actions have helped change the way his or her community cares for the environment.

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Community News

SVWD Making Progress on Well Replacement T he Scotts Valley Water District (SVWD) announced it is making progress with the well replacement forming well unexpectedly collapsed in

construction are now complete with test Next, infrastructure work that includes piping, electrical service and pump controls is expected to be completed by the end of March.

Well 7A, located at the Orchard Run Treatment Facility, sustained a cave-in of underground. Repair of the well was determined to be impossible. Well 7A was the

District’s top-producing well, providing

water. To meet water demands while the replacement well is under construction, the District increase production from its other wells and encouraged customers to make The Scotts Valley Water District is a public agency providing water service over six square miles including most of the City of Scotts Valley and a portion of the unincorporated areas north of the city limits. Through partnership with our community, strategic investment in resources and pursuit of new ideas, Scotts Valley

in order to meet future challenges and turn them into opportunities.

Learn more at www.svwd.org or www. facebook.com/svwater.

Annual Mock Trial Competition: February 7 – 28

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he Santa Cruz County Office of Education, Student Support Services Department is coordinating the 2018 Santa Cruz County Mock Trial Competition marking the twenty-ninth year of this Competition.

Foundation (CRF) introduced the Mock Trial program, which already had a strong following in Los Angeles County, to all the counties in California.

Santa Cruz County Office of Education has been providing coordination and oversight to the Santa Cruz County Mock Mock Trial provides students with the opportunity to system, as they study a hypothetical case, develop their analytical abilities and communication skills, and gain an understanding of their obligations and responsibilities as participating members of our society. They receive

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guidance from volunteer attorneys in courtroom procedures and trial preparation.

Each year, CRF creates and produces a new set of Mock Trial materials.

The materials include a hypothetical criminal case (including summaries of case law, witness statements, official exhibits, and simplified rules of evidence), lesson plans on the central issues in the case, and competition rules and guidelines. This year ’s case People v. Davidson is the trial of Casey Davidson, a resident of Acorn. Davidson is charged with first-degree murder.

Seven teams are participating this year from seven county high schools – Aptos, Harbor, Pacific Collegiate, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Soquel, and Watsonville High. Students have been practicing with volunteer teacher and attorney coaches for the County Mock Trial Competition since receiving their case packets in the of Fall 2017. The winning team will represent Santa Cruz County at the state finals in Orange County March 16-18; the National Competition is in Reno, Nevada, May 10-12.

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education sponsors the coordination of the competition with the support of the Constitutional Rights Foundation, Superior Court of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Sheriffs Department, and the Santa Cruz Trial Lawyers Association.

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Community News

National Agriculture Day Poster & Poetry Contest Entries T he organizations Agri-Culture and the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau are currently accepting entries for:

Poster Contest – Open to Grades K – 6 Poetry Contest – Open to Grades 7 – 12

Entries must be postmarked or delivered We dn e s d a y, February 21.

T h e poster contest is open to grades K – 6 with the top entries in each grade level advancing

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Community News

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

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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

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

details) and tell the world what makes your Valentine special!

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Local Sports Valley High Schools Scoreboard Basketball San Lorenzo Valley Boys Season Record: (7-13, SCCAL 2-6) Coach: Stephen Johnson Santa Cruz 73 – SLV 24 (Jan 26, A*) Aptos 58 – SLV 48 St. Francis 78 – SLV 39 (Jan 22, A*) Soquel 56 – SLV 38 SLV 58 – Harbor 48 (Jan 16, H*) SLV 60 – Scotts Valley 44 (Jan 13, A*) Aptos 60 – SLV 40 St. Francis 62 – SLV 44 (Jan 3, H*) Scotts Valley Boys Season Record: (9-13, SCCAL 1-9) Coach: Mike Pasquini Santa Cruz 46 – Scotts Valley 28 (Jan 30, H*) Aptos 70 – Scotts Valley 47 (Jan 26, A*) St. Francis 67 – Scotts Valley 57 Soquel 54 – Scotts Valley 44 (Jan 22, A*) Scotts Valley 57 – Harbor 45 SLV 60 – Scotts Valley 44 (Jan 13, H*) Santa Cruz 52 – Scotts Valley 41 (Jan 10, A*) Aptos 52 – Scotts Valley 42 (Jan 8, H*) St. Francis 49 – Scotts Valley 41 Soquel 54 – Scotts Valley 44 (Jan 3, H*)

All-SCCAL 2017 Girls Volleyball Valley High Schools Players First Team Middle Blocker Audrey Bingham, Jr. SLV Honorable Mention San Lorenzo Valley Elena Ballas, Sr. L Sidney Williams, Sr. L Scotts Valley Claire Hartman, Sr. L Kate Shilling, Fr. S San Lorenzo Valley Girls Season Record: (6-15, SCCAL 2-7) Coach: Andrea Trader Bytheway Santa Cruz 74 – SLV 37 (Jan 26, A*) Aptos 74 – SLV 45 SLV 56 – St. Francis 54 (Jan 22, A*) Soquel 68 – SLV 47 SLV 46 – Harbor 36 (Jan 16, H*) Scotts Valley 52 – SLV 38 (Jan 12, A*) Santa Cruz 46 – SLV 24 (Jan 8, H*) Aptos 69 – SLV 12 St. Francis 40 – SLV 34 (Jan 3, H*) Scotts Valley Girls Season Record: (8-10, SCCAL 4-6) Coach: Annabelle Belcazar Santa Cruz 47 – Scotts Valley 42 (Jan 30, H*) Aptos 52 – Scotts Valley 19 (Jan 26, A*) St. Francis 57 – Scotts Valley 50 PSG) Soquel 62 – Scotts Valley 34 (Jan 22, A*) Scotts Valley 51 – Harbor 43 Scotts Valley 52 – SLV 38 (Jan 12, H*) “Scoreboard” page 15

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Community News

Four SLVWD Committee Positions Available Community Volunteers Needed to Serve On District Committees BOULDER CREEK — The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) announced the District is seeking applications for interested members of the community to participate as public members of SLVWD committees.

The Board of Directors established roles for public members on committees District committees include: Budget & Finance, Administration, Environmental, and Engineering & Planning.

Committee members review items and provide feedback.

Each committee may seat one public

member, in addition to two board members. All public member committee positions are voluntary. Applicants must be residents of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District service area and/ or customers of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District.

Current public members of committees are eligible to re-apply for their posi-

tions or for other committees.

Any person interested in filling a position on a committee as a public member must complete an application. Applications are available at w w w. s l v w d . c o m .

Completed applications can be sent to

slvwd.com. The Board of Directors will make committee appointments based on applications received.

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District is located in the mountains of northern Santa Cruz County serving to the communities of Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Felton, Lompico, Manana Woods, Scotts Valley

For more information, visit www.slvwd. com or www.facebook.com/slvwaterdistrict.

Art Displays Featured at the Scotts Valley Public Library

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he Friends of Scotts Valley Public Library (FSVPL) is resuming its Art in the Library Program with a show

by Scotts Valley Artist, Mark Overgaard.

The exhibit will open on Friday February refreshments on Saturday February 10,

Library.

Mark was born in Thailand of missionary parents and was well-traveled in his youth, with 13 distinct schools by eighth grade and a high school that moved across three sites in separate Southeast Asian countries during his time there, These days, his travel is partially fueled by over accumulated during his technology career.

After a long (and still going!) software and systems architecture technology career, Mark has increasingly immersed himself in photography since he acquired a low end DSLR camera to help document a reunion of his high school class in 2010. He has brought to photography the same intense (some would nology specialties and hopes to continue that engagement long into his retirement years.

his home in California, Mark has traveled more widely adding wildlife and people photography to his interests. Each new

area has come with welcome technical and aesthetic challenges. He aims to create remarkable imagery of people, wildlife and landscapes and is delighted to share the results of his quest.

Become a Santa Cruz County Hospice Volunteer SANTA CRUZ — Registration is now open to become a Volunteer Visitor at Hospice of Santa Cruz County. Hospice

facing the end of life.

Companion Volunteer Applications are application at hospicesantacruz.org or call Forbes Ellis, Director of Volunteer Services, Notable facts: 30-hour training which begins on April 18. The training covers topics that include handling grief, family dynamics, and the importance of self-care.

physicians, and are currently pre-med students at UCSC. Applications due: March 29, 2018 Pet Companion Volunteer AppliApril 18, Applications available at: www.hospicesantacruz.org/volunteering/ volunteer-visitors/ Curious applicants can connect with us in person, as we host informational gatherings at some local favorite spots: February 22 February 23, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Second

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Community News

SLV & SV Meal and Food Programs: February Mondays). Valley Churches United, Food Pantry and Food Distribution programs.

St. Philip’s EpisFor SLV, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon res-

copal Church

Tuesdays, noon. Felton Presbyterian Church

Church

GateWay Bible donation, for age 60+ (limited exceptions).

Five” food distribution.

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Food Distribution.

3:00). St. John’s Catholic Church, down

Thursdays, 11-12. Mountain Community Resources (a Community Bridges

SS Peter & Paul Orthodox Church Lomond, north of town, 336-2228. Dinner.

Meals on Wheels (a Community Bridges program), hot meals at dining

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.

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

Submit Changes/Additions to slvsvmeals@ gmail.com

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recently noticed an uptick in theft and burglaries from commercial veillance cameras installed and

an extensive review of reports taken from all facilities located within the unincorporated County.

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“Poetry Contest” from page 8

Be sure to include your name, address, day and evening phone numbers, e-mail 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.

We welcome all submissions from the residents of Santa Cruz County. The Times winners as follows: Santa Cruz Mountains for the Scotts Valley Times — Scotts Valley, San

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 Aptos

Aptos Times – Robert Kincheloe of Aptos

Scotts Valley / Santa Cruz Area Chamber Joint Networking Mixer

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

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between both Chambers for what is sure to be the best kick-

connect with new acquaintances wine from Skov Winery and experience the culinary delights of chef Scott Dexel of Kiss Catering and

BBQ bites from Bruno’s Bar & Grille.

Entertainment will be provided by the DJ King, Jack Crawford, spinning up great tunes to mix and mingle by. Jesse will also have his state of the art, touch screen photo booth available for photo fun.

Jesse Gabriel Photography Joint Chamber Mixer Thursday, February 22, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Kings Village Shopping Center 230-A Mount Hermon Rd. Scotts Valley (Adjacent to Scotts Valley Cinelux Movie Theater.) Cost is $5 for Chamber members and $10 for nonmembers. This event is open to the entire community.

Jesse Gabriel Photography Kings Village Shopping Center 230-F Mt. Hermon Road, SV

Thursday March 1 your Zip Line 11:30 (Sign-In) Noon-1:00pm

Community Room SVWD 2 Civic Center Drive, SV Cost: $5 Members / $10 Non-Members

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Friday March 2

Workshop: Create Your Zip Line

Night at the Santa Cruz Warriors 7 p.m.

How to Say What You Do in 10 Words or Less

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oris Pickering, public speaking professional and executive trainer, leads an interactive, fun and impactful presentation on creating a dynamic

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

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Thursday April 19 resourceful tools to create more of your own, customized statements for any situation.

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2018” in a partnership of the Scotts served, sponsored by Janet Janssen, 11:30 a.m., event 12 – 1 at 2 Civic a platform where motivated Valley Chamber of Commerce and Coaching & Consulting, Trainer of Center, Scotts Valley Water District, entrepreneurs can increase their bottom level. Chamber members: visibility and deliver presentations the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber Lead and Learn programs.

Thursday, March 1, check-in of Commerce. Light lunch will be

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Scotts Valley Chamber News Kelinda’s Motorsports to

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he Owner of Kelinda’s Motorsports, Kenneth Johnson, is very pleased to may be purchased at Kelinda’s Customs

Churches United, a local cause very close to Ken’s heart.

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WiseBites Academy

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ometimes we choose a career. Other times a career chooses us. Rachelle has been lucky enough to have a career choose her twice. First with blood and then with nutrition. WiseBites Academy + Nutrition Counseling is the natural result of blending both passions and careers.

Having been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, 10 years ago, Rachelle found it necessary to manage this time that she was forced to re-think

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how she viewed food. No longer could she eat anything she wanted.

She needed to be careful about what she ate and intentional about it as well.

Taking what she learned for herself she was able to detect food allergies in her children (later confirmed via testing).

Now she was not only managing her own unique health needs but also those of her children. The more she learned the more friends and family began asking her for advice. Feeling that she could only provide anecdotes safely, she chose to go back to school to learn all she could about nourishing individuals though diet and lifestyle changes.

Rachelle chose to go to Bauman College for her certification as their program provides a holistic framework for nutrition education.

This means that she has been taught to take the whole individual into account (medical history, family history, current needs, and future goals, likes, dislikes, personality, etc.).

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1:1 Nutrition Counseling — Private sessions to review medical history, health conditions, current needs, future goals and to design a nutrition protocol.

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Scotts Valley Chamber News The Land Trust of Santa Cruz will Pay Conservation Easement

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he 180 acre Seick Property was recently listed for

in maintaining habitat connectivity within central Santa Cruz County by helping connect protected land in and around Scotts Valley, Felton to Aptos. A least-cost path analysis conducted in 2013 revealed that the property is the forests in the region: mountain lion, black tailed deer, bobcat, acorn woodpecker, and dusky-footed woodrat.

The Seick Property also lies within a corridor connecting Quail Hollow Ranch County Park to the west, to the Land Trust’s Glenwood Property and Highway 17 onstration Forest and Forest of Nisene Marks State Park further east.

The north-south trending ridgeline on the western edge of the Seick parcel runs from the Morgan Preserve to the south, to the City of Santa Cruz and San Lorenzo Valley Water District watershed properties to the north, Suhr property. Ridgelines are commonly used routes for wildlife movement.

The Land Trust of Santa Cruz is potentially interested in working with the new owner and willing to pay for a conservation easement, whereas there would be limited building potential in the future and protect the land in-perpetuity. several outdoor art sculptures leading to a unique custom estate built from the redwood milled on the property! The

previous owners owned an art gallery in Palo Alto and traveled the world looking for art.

The listing agent, Paul Burrowes, is a real estate consultant with David Lyng Real Estate and manager of the

property not only because of its privacy but its location as part of the wildlife corridor and the connectivity to other large parcels. Contact information: paul@burrowes.com

With the rainy season well underway, irrigation can be kept at a minimum this time of year.

SAVE WATER SAVE MONEY

Why? Because shorter and cooler days mean less evaporation and water loss from plants. Even with long stretches without rain, you can cut your watering schedule way back.

As a reminder, watering days within the District are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (during summer irrigation season). But most people stop watering completely during the winter months, and we encourage you to consider doing the same.

TO LEARN MORE, VISIT

svwd.org/be-water-

Advertise in the Scotts Valley Chamber Newsletter

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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

Money Matters Financial Literacy Series Hosted by The Scotts Valley Public Library 251 Kings Village Road Scotts Valley he Series meets from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the Third Saturday of each month followed by discussion.

Topics include tax planning, retirement planning, estate planning, insurance needs, and discussions on a wide variety of investment solutions.

The program is presented by George Haas and Anthony Rovai,

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for fun, thoughtful, dramatic, or important movie screenings with some discussion afterward.

West Park Ave. include:

(2016)

website WalletHub today released its report on 2018’s Best & Worst States to Drive in. Texas was at the top as #1 and California

Kanopy movies anytime with your library

To determine the most driver-friendly states in the U.S., WalletHub compared

(2013) (rated R)

data set ranges from average gas prices

participation is encouraged. Any and all series will repeat in the fall of 2018.

February 17

May 19: Real Estate and Lending, presented by Anthony Rovai.

All ages are welcome. Admission is free. Come and see the beautiful new Scotts Valley library!

Sponsored by Santa Cruz Public Libraries, www.santacruzpl.org, (831) 427-7713.

Boulder Creek Library Hosts Free Movie Club Club Canopy Explores Exemplary Films with Community Discussion lub Kanopy is a movie club that screens

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and the U.S. ranked 13th in the world in road quality, the

advisors. All Securities through Money Con-

cialist guest speaker.

March 17: Retirement Planning and Tax Planning for the year 2018 April 21: Trusts, Wills, and Estate Planning, featuring local estate planning

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CYT Santa Cruz Presents Alice in Wonderland … Jr. Weekends: Friday, February 23 thru Sunday, March 4.

Louden Nelson Community Theater 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz ravel down the rabbit hole and

beloved

heroines,

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her madcap adventures.

Featuring updated songs from Disney’s thrilling animated motion picture, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR. is a fast-paced take on the classic tale. begins innocently enough as she chases the White Rabbit. Her adventures become increasingly more strange as she races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game!

Family Friendly, two fantastic Casts!

CYTSantaCruz.org Tickets $16 and $20 Twelve Performances – Tickets and show times: www.CYTSantaCruz.org

road quality.

Here are some of the reasons California ranked near the bottom.

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Congestion th – Car Theft Rate th – Avg. Gas Prices th – Auto-Maintenance Costs rd – Road Quality For the full report visit: https://wallethub. com/edu/best-worst-states-to-drive-in/43012/ “Uptown Hoedown” Gala Saturday, March 3, 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.

limited. Buy a table for 10 to be sure your friends will be there.

Volunteers Needed I-You Venture’s Friendly Visitor Program For Residents in Care Facilities Family Service Agency of the Central Coast I-You Venture Program and residents in nursing homes and facilities in Santa Cruz County. We help connect residents to the community, as the many of the men and women in these facilities are alone and forgotten. Our volunteers help residents overcome this isolation through our friendly visitor program. involved in a broad range of activities including music, arts and crafts, playing board games, bingo or one on one visits.

This is a tremendously rewarding visit for all involved.

For further information contact Nancy Cleveland, 831-459-8917, Ext 205. Email: Cleveland.n@fsa-cc.org

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“Scoreboard” from page 8 Scotts Valley 37 – Santa Cruz 31 (Jan 10, A*) Aptos 67 – Scotts Valley 30 (Jan 8, H*) Scotts Valley 44 – St. Francis 38 Soquel 50 – Scotts Valley 28 (Jan 3, H*)

Soccer San Lorenzo Valley Boys Season Record: (4-7-1, SCCAL 2-6-0) Coach: Guillermo Cardenas Santa Cruz 2 – SLV 0 (Jan 26, H*) SLV 5 – St. Francis 0

Scotts Valley 4 – SLV 1 Harbor 4 – SLV 3 (Jan 17, H*) Santa Cruz 1 – SLV 0 Soquel 7 – SLV 0 (Jan 12, A*) Aptos 6 – SLV 2 Scotts Valley Boys Season Record: (6-7-1, SCCAL 5-2-0) Coach: Sean Clark Harbor 2 – Scotts Valley 1 (Jan 26, A*) Soquel 1 – Scotts Valley 0 Scotts Valley 4 – SLV 1 Scotts Valley 3 – Aptos 0 (Jan 17, A*)

Scotts Valley 3 – Santa Cruz 0 (Jan 12, H*) Scotts Valley 8 – St. Francis 0 (Jan 10, A*) San Lorenzo Valley Girls Season Record: (5-8-2, SCCAL 1-6-1) Aptos 9 – SLV 0 (Jan 30, A*) Santa Cruz 5 – SLV 1 SLV 4 – St. Francis 0 (Jan 23, A*) SLV 2 – Santa Cruz 2 (T) (Jan 20, H*) Scotts Valley 2 – SLV 0 (Jan 18, H*) Harbor 2 – SLV 0 (Jan 16, A*)

Soquel 1 – SLV 0 (Jan 11, H*) Aptos 2 – SLV 0 Scotts Valley Girls Season Record: (7-4-2, SCCAL 4-1-1) Coach: Art Munoz Scotts Valley 5 – Harbor 1 Scotts Valley 2 – Soquel 1 (Jan 23, H*) Scotts Valley 2 – SLV 0 (Jan 18, A*) Aptos 2 – Scotts Valley 0 (Jan 16, H*) Scotts Valley 1 – Santa Cruz 1 (T) (Jan 11, A*) Scotts Valley 5 – Harbor 0 (Jan 6, Away*) Scotts Valley Times / February 2018/ 15

Featured Columnist

Re-Gifting With Sentiment

By Pam Hudson

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implify me, Pam! My husband

across country in a few months, and we have

imaging taking it all with us. Crazy as it sounds, ready to get rid of it. Do you have any suggestions for creative and motivating ways to start the editing process so we can feel good about parting

you no longer want to keep, place them in a handful of boxes, and then match up the items with your guest list: A Beach Boys CD for your surfer friend, a wool scarf and the Harry Potter book series for your tween nephew, and your collection of seeds and gardening supplies for the neighbor who always No need to get fancy with wrapping paper, but presentation is important (espe-

gifting with sentiment!

Before you head out of Dodge, you’ll likely want to bid farewell to your local

casual party, and (re) gift each guest with a specially selected item that you’ve loved for

while also giving them a little So, before taking loads of discarded things to Goodwill or selling on eBay or donating to a local resale shop, go through each and every

“Red Cross Heroes” from page 5

simple packing paper (or maps from your old National Geographics), some twine, a few twigs or leaves from your yard, and on photos (that you’re about to toss anyway), punch a hole, write your new address and a short sentimental reason for giving them that item, tie it onto the package, and pass out each gift as your guests leave the

see where the dish shows up next! Host

bution toward the betterment of his or her community.

forces (active, reserve, national guard, retired, commissioned, or non-commissioned) whose life-saving actions or service to the community went above and beyond the call of duty.

The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, March 12, 2018. Any of these categories can be awarded as a posthumous honor.

A committee of local community leaders will select the 2018 Central Coast Hero Award recipients based on the degree to which nominees’ acts of heroism uphold the values of the American Red Cross and leave a lasting and positive impact on the residents of the Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties. Heroes may not be selected in all categories.

Selected heroes will be honored at the 2018 Red Cross Central Coast Heroes

an ordinary citizen (youth) who used life-saving skills (such as CPR, water

professional, such as a physician, paramedic, or nurse, whose life-saving actions or service to the community has gone above and beyond the call of duty. This award honors extraordinary commitment to saving/improving lives or treating illnesses. an ordinary citizen (adult) who used life-saving skills (such as CPR, water the life of another or a person whose 16 / February 2018 / Scotts Valley Times

the life of another or a person whose bution toward the betterment of his or her community. someone who has provided outstanding international services, including but not limited to international humanitarian aid, refugee support, and reuniting displaced families.

Hero: Honors an individual who has provided exceptional support to armed forces service members, veterans, or their families. This award also may also be given to a member of our armed

thing in your home, like toiletries, linens, stationery, spices. What’s left gets donated by the host to a charity, or if food, placed in the kitchen at work for your co-workers.

food to a dinner party, write on the bottom

with the recipient holding the gift, so that when you’re feeling a million miles away, you can send a funny text with the picture.

Whether you’re moving or organizing

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dispatcher, whose life-saving actions or service to the community has gone above and beyond the call of duty.

for the new year, deciding to part with your belongings seems so much easier when you can gift them to someone you *hope*

and friends of friends all bring a bunch of clothes they no longer want, and pull

Lakes Church in Aptos.

This annual Red Cross breakfast rec-

Pam Hudson, owner of Simplify With Pam, a professional organizing business here on the Central Coast works with busy families, individuals and small businesses, as well as people who are downsizing, relocating and moving. Visit: www.simplifywithpam.com

ognizes recipients of the Heroes Awards while also supporting the life-saving programs and emergency services provided by your local Red Cross Chapter.

Criteria for Hero Nominations: Monterey, San Benito, or Santa Cruz Counties. Their heroic actions may have occurred elsewhere. ongoing commitment to the community for more than one year or have occurred between January 1, 2016 and

than Monday, March 12, 2018.

Visit redcross.org/centralcoastheroes for more details on each of the 2018 Heroes Award categories, to access the online nomination form, and for information on how to purchase tickets and/or help sponsor this important event.

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Funding Education in California

By Michael Watkins, Superintendent of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education

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budget and although schools on the surface appear to be winners, one has to dig a little deeper to unearth what the new dollars really mean for California’s 6 million students and the students of Santa Cruz County.

California has the sixth largest economy in the world and the largest domestic product (GDP) of any state in the nation and yet it in the percentage of taxable income spent per-pupil

K-12 funding

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school not

modest gains have been made are being eroded by rising health care and pension costs as well as the costs for transportation with collective bargaining challenges. boards and unions have been required to meet at least once every three years

employment, the school calendar and other working conditions. Nearly all While a statewide salary California school schedule alone cannot districts now have a teachers union equalize teacher pay, and most are either it can help to close the

gap between the highest paid and lowest-paid teachers in the state.

recently returned to levels predating the Great Recession of 2007 and whatever

California Teachers Association or the California Federation of Teachers.

The primary activity of these unions is to represent the teachers in negotiating the terms of the contract.

During my long tenure in public

bargaining table and have come to realize that it doesn’t matter which side you are on, the experience can be less than pleasant.

The system, however well meaning, is ripe

the sole panacea, is for California to follow what 17 other states have done and adopt a statewide teacher salary schedule that guarantees a certain minimum level of pay.

the negotiation and the way in which California funds public education.

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Looking At The Investment Outlook for 2018?

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y most measures, 2017 was a pretty good year for investors. But what can

However, many signs point to improved global economic growth and rising corporate earnings – both of which are important drivers growth may be more modest than in other regions, which could result in international stocks outperforming domestic ones.

Here’s another consideration: Low

sharply, the Federal Reserve will probably remain patient, only raising short-term rates slowly throughout 2018.

Despite these positive signs, there’s also reason for caution. Political uncertainty and changes in economic policies may lead to increased market volatility. Another factor is the long-term history of the stock market,

once a year. We’ve gone two years since the last correction, so it would not be surprising if we saw one in 2018.

Given this outlook — which could be investment moves should you consider this Rebalance your portfolio — The market’s gains may have increased the value of your stocks so much that they now represent a greater percentage of your portfolio than you had intended – and you may not be comfortable with this increased presence.

So, you may want to rebalance your portfolio to achieve a suitable mix of stocks and bonds, based on your goals, risk tolerance

and time horizon. As part of this rebalancing, and in

companies, you might consider adding them to your portfolio. Smaller U.S. stocks have traditionally outperformed

Financial Focus

impact of market volatility, you may need to add investment-grade bonds and cash investments. (Of course, bonds carry some risks, too, including interest rate risk and credit risk.)

The availability of cash will also make it easier for you to purchase stocks during a market downturn, when prices may be lower. want to consider adding some international equity investments to your portfolio, if appropriate. As mentioned above, these stocks may do better than U.S. stocks in 2018, but regardless of performance, the presence of global stocks can help diversify your portyour overall risk level. (However, diversiagainst all losses.) Keep in mind that international investing carries some inherent risks,

economic growth and lower corporate tax rates. Be aware, though that small company stocks tend to be more volatile than those of larger companies. And, as with all stock investments, you may risk losing some or all of your principal. professional to determine which of these

charge of your own investment decisions – and in the long run, these decisions can help determine your success as an investor.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Courtesy Edward Jones Investments-Cheryl Rebottaro, AAMS®, CRPC® Financial Advisor-

and foreign political and economic events.

Mt Hermon Rd Ste F Scotts Valley. Tel # 831-461you don’t own many stocks of smaller Scotts Valley Times / February 2018/ 17

Featured Columnist

By Tiffany L. Mitchener, DVM

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hat is Canine Flu? — There are over 1000 dogs in the upper Midwest and

infecting dogs in the United

among racing greyhounds at a racetrack in

faced in early June 2017. The source of the outbreak appears to be two dog shows,

virus that genetically adapted to infect dogs. quickly spread across the United States. became ground zero for another

was another H3N8 outbreak.

Further testing showed that this outbreak was due to a new

to infect dogs in South Korea in 2007. The source of the Chicago outbreak has never

throughout the southeastern United States and to Minnesota. Unfortunately, it has continued to spread, and as of January 2018, new cases of

Bay Area. Because H3N2 is a our canine population, all dogs are considered susceptible.

What animals can become infected? — All dogs appear to be susceptible regardless of age or ingly, during the Chicago outbreak, it was demonstrated that H3N2 could in rare circumstances infect cats and cause a similar disease.

What are the symptoms of the canine

develop 2-3 days after initial infection.

Eighty percent of infected dogs show mild symptoms, and most dogs recover fully

virus, making quarantine an important tool used by veterinarians to control an outbreak.

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and sneezing. They have decreased appetite, eye and nose discharge, and a soft, moist, persistent cough. Puppies, senior dogs, and those who are immune compromised are most at risk of develcases, dogs can develop high fevers and life-threatening pneumonia.

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direct contact, like coughing, barking, and sneezing. Dogs who are exposed to high dog density situations, like animal shelters, dog shows, dog parks, grooming facilities, and dog day care are considered most at risk.

dogs that were imported to Los Angeles from Asia and not properly quarantined.

The virus has continued to occur sporadidocumented cases of H3N2 were found in the greater Bay Area leading to our current outbreak.

Is there a vaccine available? — A

and H3N2 is available. Two doses are recommended for an appropriate immune response; these doses should be given to continue to booster this vaccine on an

indirect contact, meaning that the virus can live on other surfaces, like clothing,

your dog’s lifestyle and risk factors with your veterinarian to determine if he should be vaccinated against the canine

frighteningly, a dog owner can unknow-

My dog was vaccinated today, is he immediately protected? — important to note that it takes time for an animal’s immune system to mount

exposed to the virus. Symptoms usually petting an infected dog, then petting his own dog. The virus can live on human hands for up to 12 hours. Practicing good hygiene and washing hands with soap and water between petting animals is essential.

What should I do if I think my dog

general, it takes two weeks for a dog’s body to develop protective immunity from a vaccination. requires a second booster vaccine three

signs of respiratory disease, a veterinary examination is highly recommended. Most dogs recover with rest and supportive care; however, some dogs will require hospitalization. Due to the highly contagious nature of this disease, it is recommended that any quarantined at home away from other dogs for at least 28 days.

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not considered protected until two weeks

should continue to take necessary precautions with potential exposure throughout this period.

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Featured Columnist

By Bruce McPherson

n this election year, when Californians will be choosing a new governor need for shared common facts and nonpartisan knowledge is more important than ever. As Santa Cruz County’s representative on the California State Association of Counties and a member of

an independent, well-respected nonpartisan public policy research group, which every year highlights the state’s most pressing long-term challenges. Here are

Politics ndependents are the fastest growing and diverse group of registered voters, registered voters. While these voters are already allowed full participation in every congressional and legislative primary election under the state’s new mends that they also be granted full access to presidential primaries. Santa

global efforts to reduce greenhouse gases and is on track to meet the state’s 2020 emissions target.

California’s economy is strong, but… tatewide unemployment is at a long-

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service industries are growing along with family incomes. But, income inequality is high by historical standards, and the recovery has been uneven.

The top 10 percent of families earn about 12 times as much as the bottom 10 percent, doubling the income gap between high and lowincome families tionally, a smaller share of the state’s population is participating in the labor force than at any time in the

than 60 countries and no race or ethnic population.

Growth rates have slowed in the early 21st century, but even so, the number of people added to the state’s population has been substantial — an average of 330,000 new residents each year between 2011 and 2017. By 2030, California’s population is higher rates. will account for only a small share of growth — a big change from previous

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recommends boosting skills and addressing barriers such as transportation and child care to maximize the potential of the state’s workforce.

California’s water management challenges he 2012-16 drought set records for

Climate Change threatens state’s future lobal emissions of greenhouse gases are raising air and water temperatures as well as sea levels with serious consequences for California.

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2017, the state experienced near-record stressed dams, caused landslides and added fuel — in the form of new growth landscapes. These extremes provide a

populated areas and the frequency of extreme events such as droughts, heat waves, wildfire and floods is expected California has emerged as a leader in

the future.

California will need to modernize at the same time, be better prepared for the next drought. And while new law regarding the management of groundwater is likely to improve management of those basins, it will be challenging for those who rely heavily on groundwater to limit water pumping to sustainable levels.

Population will continue to grow o other developed region of similar size anywhere in the world has sustained so much growth over such a long period as California. Equally remarkable has been the increasing diversity of our state population. California is home to large groups of immigrants from more

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25. Cul de ____ 28. Partial haircut 30. Geek and jock, e.g.

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3. *8-time American speed skating medalist 4. Regular visitors 5. Long-billed shore bird 6. Well-ventilated 7. Flapper’s neckwear 8. Spots for links 9. Arial, e.g.

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Grandparents Support Group advocates are everyday people that, an active group for over 20 years Nar-Anon Santa Cruz2:30 - 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran in the community.

Friday Shakespeare Club Greater Bay Area (GBA) have a lifetime of impact for a child First meeting of 2018 will be of Santa Cruz ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author of who has been abused or neglected. February 28th. of Northern California If you would like to participate Church, 909 High Street in the next Advocate training Thursdays his is the oldest women’s club Can Be There or Not this will be in Santa Cruz. The club meets to a safe structured environment for contact cita@casaofsantacruz.org Join Nar-Anon, world wide or (831) 761-2956 study the life, works and times of sharing stories if you so choose, 11 a.m.

3 p.m., Live Oak Library, fellowship of relatives and friends of and learning healthy ways to deal William Shakespeare. Members share 2380 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz with separation from anyone.

Wednesdays o-working Unbound is headed group readings and insights, discuss Co-sponsored by Alienated history, and universal themes found Geezer Golfers to the Live Oak library! Join us at our Sunday evening meeting Grandparents Anonymous www. 8:15 a.m., Valley Gardens Golf in his plays and writings. us for free co-working in the at Sutter Hospital (Sutter Room) AGA-FL.org a national organiFor more information please call Course, 263 Mt. Herman Rd., company of fellow Santa Cruz 6:30 p.m. zation that provide information Scotts Valley freelancers, independent profes- 831-684-2832 Helpline: 831-291-5099 or contact and support to grandparents who sionals, remote workers, creatives, feel alienated or estranged to their saveyoursanity@aol.com. startup founders, community Sundays Visit our Northern California website grandchildren. organizers, ideators and more.

First Baptist Church Bible Study for meeting listings in our area and Questions: pat@invisiblegrand We welcome everyone to co-work 9:45 a.m: Bible Study region: www.naranoncalifornia.org/ parent.com (831) 601-9195 with us at the library. Our goal is norcal/meetings 11 a.m.: Worship course in Scotts Valley. to provide the collaborative atmoMondays & Tuesdays 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos Questions? Call Jim at 831-685-3829. sphere of co-working to a broad irst Baptist Church of Aptos WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM 12:30 - 2 p.m.

Aptos Noon Toastmasters from the relationships, mutual omenCARE ARM-in-ARM 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, support and connections essential study and worship every Sunday. support group for women 116 Beach Drive to creating a thriving business.

Call (831) 688-5842 for more info Weekdays with advanced, recurrent and If you have a project or idea and CASA Orientations to Become metastatic cancers. Meets weekly supportive group of people want to spend time working on it, Overeaters Anonymous Mondays & Tuesdays, with a Advocates for Children at all levels of experience from come work with us!

9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter ASA empowers volunteers to separate meeting every First and beginners to more advanced.

Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 Third Tuesday every month.

We’re here to help you discover San Lorenzo Community Band Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz your voice and share it effecPractice Sessions vereaters Anonymous is a foster care. Court appointed special 2273 for more information and to tively. Everyone is welcome!

7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley Free, Friendly 12-Step group advocates are everyday people that, register. No cost to attend.

Follow us on Facebook: High School Band Room (F-1) for those who have a problem with Facebook.com/AptosNoonToasthe San Lorenzo Valley food. have a lifetime of impact for a child Tuesdays masters or more info: (831) Community Band meets every Visit www.santacruzoa.org for who has been abused or neglected. Business Debtors Anonymous 236-1171 Thursday at SLV High School.

More info www.casaof santacruz. 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal current times and locations of org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102 Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center other meetings, or call our Hotline Second Wednesdays read music. at (831) 429-7906.

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recovering from debting on Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. Second and Fourth Thursdays one’s business. his statewide group of retired Cabrillo Host Lions Club For more information: 831-425-3272. men invites you to be our Meetings guest at our monthly luncheon. 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, Writing/Discussion Meeting 100 Aptos Creek Road.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran a fine lunch and learn something ant to make a difference in Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 new from a top notch guest speaker.

Cabrillo Lions Club twice every Hwy One and Freedom Blvd) Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 month and see what you can do o you have a problem with Mondays to help in Santa Cruz County.

Caregiver Support Group free, friendly 12-Step support Second and Fourth Wednesdays Please RSVP cabrillolions@ 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 ComWellness on the Cancer Journey gmail.com group with the solution. All mercial Crossing, Santa Cruz teens and adults welcome! atz Cancer Center, PAMF earn how to safely support Fridays For current times and locations of and Hospice of Santa Cruz your body and emotions other meetings: www.santaDrop-in Grief Support County invite you to attend a cruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our Caregiver Support Group for from diagnosis to softening the 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz Hotline at (831)429-7906. those caring for someone with impact of chemo, radiation, and County, 940 Disc Dr., Scotts Valley ospice of Santa Cruz County a serious illness. When a loved recovering well from surgery.

Overeaters Anonymous one is seriously ill, it can be a We’ll address nausea, low 6:30-7:30pm Christ Lutheran support group for adults grieving energy, weakness, digestion, the death of a family member or a this ongoing support group, we immune support, grief, stress friend. This group is a place where will share stories, learn tools for o you have a problem with and more. you can share stories, learn tools coping and receive support from Feel free to bring your partner for coping, and receive support people who care. friendly free 12-step support or care team to this free class. from people who care.

Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz group with the solution group County Grief Support Program. with the solution. Teens and adults Please come fed; water is For more information, please call available.

(831) 430-3078 (831) 430-3000. overeating, anorexia and bulimia. Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Eventbrite — Wellness First Fridays each month Overeaters Anonymous Located in the Gazebo Room. on the Cancer Journey or call 831- Call 831-429-7906 if you have 254-3270 to RSVP. Address given Friday Shakespeare Club 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace upon registration receipt. o you have problem with

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Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group

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Rose Pruning & Care Classes

league. Complete registration information is available at santacruzponybaseball.com.

Questions can be directed to santacruzpony@gmail.com. Visit santacruzponybaseball.com for new pitch count and bat rules.

Wednesday February 7 Local Control & Accountability Plan Community Forum 6:30 p.m., New Brighton Middle School, Performing Arts Center n opportunity to learn more about SUESD, ask questions, and give input for our Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP). All SUESD Parents & Community Members are invited

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Sunday February 11 The Problem of Religious Prejudice and Racism

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present an evening of sparkling late-romantic and impressionistera classical music that will send portion of the proceeds to Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services. The program will feature favorites such as Debussy’s Clair Moon from Rusalka, and VillaRefreshments provided.

Tickets: $20 general, $15 student. https://starrynightconcert. brownpapertickets.com

Saturday February 24 Sunday February 25 Pajaro Valley Quilt

p.m. for the talk and discussion.

Childcare provided (ages 4-12). ciation takes place at the Santa Please indicate ages when Cruz County Fairgrounds and registering. Register by emailing: tofasantacruz.org and guest speaker and author/ collector, Roderick Kiracofe.

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4-H Youth Development Program Wednesday February 27 Sons in Retirement

6:30 p.m., Community Covenant Feb 3, 10 a.m., Bokay Nursery, 30 Church, 2700 El Rancho Drive, Hitchcock Rd, Salinas Scotts Valley.

Feb 24, 10 a.m., Alladin Nursery, ome visit our monthly club 2905 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville meeting to learn more about he Monterey Bay Rose Society our program.

Website: scottsvalley4h.org Email: Care classes and demonstrations.

4hscottsvalley@gmail.com The classes include: rose pruning demonstrations, caring for roses, pest and disease management, Tuesday February 13 selecting the right rose for our area Understanding and Responding and a question and answer time. All to Dementia-related Behaviors classes are taught by American Rose 10 – 11:30 a.m., Alzheimer’s Association, 1777-A Capitola Rd, No reservations are needed. All Santa Cruz classes will happen rain or shine! ehavior is a powerful form of For more information contact communication and is one of Janey at 831-722-7958.

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For information, call Dick at 475-2972 or Jim 708-4133.

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Santa Cruz PONY Baseball Icebreaker Clinic and Tryouts 9 a.m., Branciforte Middle School, 315 Poplar Ave, Santa Cruz wo tryout dates are scheduled

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also intrigued by the mysteries of life, and you prefer to make deep rather than trivial connections.

Mid-month sees you taking the logical approach to communication, and your language skills tend

Sunday February 18 2 p.m., Mid-County Senior Center Theater, 829 Bay Street, Capitola he Choraliers of Capitola will present their winter show

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House and Factory, 504 Front Peninsula Banjo Band He has romantic problems that are 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, Street, Santa Cruz solved by the Choraliers. ptos Artist David Pfost’s plein 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose Shows are videotaped for future air watercolor paintings of orty-seven years of performing viewing on CTV, on Channel 27.

Santa Cruz County landscapes are on exhibit. popular tunes. Come see our “Like a Gypsy Would Do” band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Exhibit open until the end of 2 p.m., 829 Bay Avenue, Capitola December.

Wednesday. No cover. resented by the Mid-County Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) Second Saturdays Each Month a Gypsy Would Do” features Rocky for information about booking 2nd Saturday on the Farm Pase and Judith Buck and includes 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Terri Lesniak, Doug Myers, Herb (donations are tax deductible).

Project Center at the Santa Cruz Rossman, Carolyn Crocker, Chi-Cha www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org County Fairgrounds Russo and Donna Silva.

Ageless Art Project oin us every 2nd Saturday geless Art is seeking volunThursdays on the Farm for free family teers to facilitate art groups Lucky Steppers Modern activities. Each month we select a for seniors living in residential new theme to highlight historical Tuesday February 20 care facility. Our Volunteers guide Square Dance agriculture with games, activities, Beatles vs. Stones 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach residents through the creative Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La and demonstrations that relate. processes of painting, drawing We often have guest appear8:00 p.m., Rio Theatre, 1205 Selva Beach, CA 95076 or crafting. As a volunteer you t’s fun and easy to do! Friendship ances from farm animals like will have the pleasure of seeing llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, he two greatest rock ‘n’ roll put to music; family friendly. residents experience meaningful Class takes place every Thursday feelings of pride and self-worth hosts tributes to the Beatles and the Night at our new home in La Selva when completing their own art. entertaining for the whole family. Rolling Stones. Renowned tribute To become an Ageless Art Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn Check our website and Facebook bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction volunteer call 831-459-8917 right on Estrella) page for more details. FREE ext.208 or visit Ageless Art at Stones Show engage in a musical For more information, contact Sue www.fsa-cc.org Harris or Don Benson at (831) Second Sundays Each Month Stones – A Musical Showdown” 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@ Volunteers Needed for the performs on February 20 at the att.net.

Monterey Symphony Rio Theatre at. The show is family Antique Street Fair he Monterey Symphony is friendly and appropriate for all ages.

9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lincoln St. Friendship Put to Music!

Tickets are $40/$60 and may 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach music and want to be involved, be purchased online at www.

Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. Antique Faire is back! Vendors riotheatre.com or on the night of lasses every Thursday night. For www.montereysymphony.org for more information call Sue Harris more information. and unique items. Come and or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or check it out! Browse through email at caller4u@att.net Thursday Feb. 22 Cabrillo Youth Strings/ a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs, Suzuki Music Program thru Sunday Feb. 25 Last Thursdays each month new entry-level String Monthly Argentine Tango at Star and ceramic collectibles, vintage Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante Hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, Grade Beginning Strings for 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene original artwork, and a whole lot 7 p.m., Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz violin, viola and cello will be gnite your passion for Italian/Argentene Restarante, of whatnot! adventure, action and travel!

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Students must provide their own The Banff Mountain Film Festival For more info, please call (831) instruments.

World Tour will exhilarate you For more information contact Nancy Tango.” Order a wonderful meal 476-6940 or visit us on Facebook. with amazing big-screen stories.

Kvam: Cabrillo Youth Strings (831) from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, Tickets go on sale December 15 at 479-6101 or (831) 426-6443. (or their well known italian menu), Third Sunday of Every Month Brownpapertickets.com or in person at The Bicycle Trip in Santa Cruz Science Sunday

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music from the Golden Age of Tango. Santa Cruz, 95060 Private instruction and classes eymour Marine Discovery by arrangement. For more Center presents a public Third Monday each month information, call Michael (831) lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every Stitchers By The Sea Meetings 239-2247. month. Topics are presented in 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of an entertaining and easyFirst Fridays each month Santa Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., to-understand format, with 95062 First Friday Art Tour up-to-date photos, video, and titchers-by-the-Sea, the local he First Friday Art Tour is a discussion. chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, holds regular temporary Arts event, managed in Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info visit meetings open to the public each month. No admission fees. art venues. The event takes place seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

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celebrate (instead of interfere with) your success.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

you’ll achieve the things you want most, but you feel happy to be ahead of the competition. Potential career and networking opportunities present themselves mid-month, but you must be willing to think outside the box to take full advantage of them. There is perhaps more riding on your decisions than you know. Choose wisely. Be careful of miscommunications near the end of the month, which could interfere with a scheduled teleconference or romantic date. Think carefully about what you say before you say it, because the repercussions of saying the wrong thing at the wrong time could last a long time.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

committed to late in the month you’ll see through to the bitter end. Once you set your sights on something, quitting isn’t really an option you even consider.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

mid-month, which leaves people who don’t know you well scratching their heads and wondering

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Beauty and charm are present in excess as the month begins, which you use to your full advantage. which will lead to happiness and success. Communication gets somewhat tricky mid-month. emotional diatribes. Misunderstandings and miscommunications are probably a given, so do the best you can. Relationships are on a rocky slope late in February, especially if there is any underaren’t fooling anyone if you think you’re hiding them.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

things is also there, but laziness and procrastination could get in the way of your big ideas. Don’t

Avoid sulking if your ego gets stepped on. With this many balls in the air, you’re bound to drop one.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

touch with your softer side mid-month; it’s kind of nice to be in tune with your emotions.

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Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

A general feeling of contempt and random arguments plague you early in the month for unexmight be stopping people from even approaching you right now. Deception and lies are in the air mid-February, and you’ll have to work extra hard at deciphering people’s true intentions.

This isn’t a good time to try to make any big decisions, especially when you don’t know who to trust. Miscommunications seem to be standard as the month nears its end, and you really don’t like looking foolish. Sometimes even the third time isn’t the charm, but you aren’t one to give up.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

lengths at the end of the month to make sure your talents get noticed (whatever they may be).

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) so many of them, but they all seem to have a downside one way or another. Do your best and have

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

out that being productive is only a state of mind (and not as much work as you think), the but being overly focused on winning makes you miss the point of the contests. Seeing people as

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is the season, once again, for combating the common cold.

After centuries of dealing with this nemesis, there still is no cure.

My old college pharmacology proaverage of one week for drug therapy to cure the common cold. Otherwise, without drug therapy, it takes seven days. treating the symptoms of the common cold. The usual symptoms of a cold include a sore throat plus a runny nose. Other symptoms may include nose, watery eyes, mild headache, to determine whether a patient only average two to three colds per year.

Children under twelve years of age experience more colds per year than adults.

The common cold is due to a virus, usually a rhinovirus. However, the common cold can be caused by

a cure for the cold. There are some preventative measures that may delay or keep someone from getting a common cold. First, and foremost, is to keep the immune system strong.

The immune system is very complex. Most researchers would agree that a balanced lifestyle might

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immune system. A healthy lifestyle includes proper diet and exercise, minimizing psychological stress, minimizing traumatic factors, as well as some unknown issues. For example, a proper diet can be quite complex, especially balancing microthe list, but there also needs to be adequate selenium, iron, copper, folic acid, vitamins A, B6, C and E intake.

Other preventative measures include twenty-second hand washing, staying away from sick people, and avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth.

So, how should some of these cold symptoms be experiencing a sore throat, usually ice chips, or popsicles

cool mist vaporizer is recommended, or gargling with a mixture of one tablespoonful of sodium salt in 8 ounces of warm water.

Drinking warm beverages may also be of some help.

For a runny nose, rest is recommended along with an increase pressure, it is advisable to put warm compresses over the nose and forehead and/or breathe in steam as when taking a shower or over a sink with the hot water tap open.

As for a cough, a cool mist vaporizer is useful, or breathing in steam. Sometimes taking a few teaspoons of honey by mouth may be helpful for anyone over one year of age. tioned any medications to treat the

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“Education” from page 17 Currently, the minimum pay range for a school district in California can have a

That gap needs to be closed if we are to retain the best and brightest teachers in go a long way to alleviate the entrenched acrimony that seems to go hand-in-hand with single district negotiations.

While a statewide salary schedule alone cannot equalize teacher pay, it can help to close the gap between the highest paid and lowest-paid teachers in the state.

A schedule can help to achieve this goal by ensuring that every district in the state provides their teachers with a salary that is at least competitive with that of other districts in the state.

Although there is no hard data to give the exact numbers of how many Santa Cruz County teachers have been lost to higher

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GABRIEL: Found and Friendly

abriel the Santa Cruz Mountains in early January and we don’t understand why someone hasn’t come for him. He has become a volunteer favorite, going on sleepovers and to Ales for Tails. He is well behaved on leash and in the car.

He can be high energy, but on the sleepover was calm and relaxed. He loves squeaker toys and can be very playful. He has done well with other dogs, large and small, but we always recommend a dog-to-dog introduction when bringing any new dog into the home.

Gabriel is a neutered male, tan and black Pit Bull Terrier mix, approximately 2 years old.

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) Hours: Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Watsonville Location Hours SCCAS Main line Animal Control After-Hours Emergency

vaccine series, why is he showing signs of a respiratory illness? — Unfortunately, there are multiple disease-causing microorganisms, both bacterial and viral, that can cause respiratory disease in dogs. pathogens will often show very similar clinical signs of fever, lethargy, sneezing,

the cause of the dog’s symptoms.

Additionally, the canine influenza vaccine, much like the human influenza nated dogs can still develop the disease though usually the course of the disease is milder and shorter than unvaccinated dogs.

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unvaccinated dogs should take care to avoid high-risk situations (grooming facilities, kennels, dog parks, dog daycare, etc.) during an outbreak.

How can I prevent my dog

the household, especially if dogs have been coughing, sneezing, or have a recent travel history. and water bowls, toys, blankets, or leashes. human family members; remember to wash your hands with soap and water after touching another dog before petting your own dog. cination would be recommended for your dog.

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California is home to more than 10 million immigrants — about one-fourth of the foreign-born population nationwide.

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are legal residents — about half are naturalized US citizens and another 26 percent have green cards, visas, or some other legal status. Still more than 2 million undocumented immigrants live in California — about a quarter of the national total and more than 6 percent of the state’s population. nia’s workforce — already three of every 10 highly educated workers in California

California faces a workforce skills gap and needs to increase the number of adults with bachelor’s degrees by an additional 1.1 million to meet workplace demands by 2030.

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