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‘West Side Story’ the landmark Broadway musical West Side Story, with music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and book by Arthur Laurents. West Side Story, directed

by Will Guilford, with music direction by Nicki Kerns and choreography by Whitney James-Heskett, is presented Center April 26 through May 6.

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n Sunday, April 29 the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation is hosting a countywide Touch-A-Truck event in Scotts Valley (www.TouchaTruckSC.com). Touch-A-Truck events have become a big draw throughout California, attracting thousands of

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Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival Hello Past & Future Volunteers!

This will be our 3rd year serving as co-chairs for this festival and we’ve enjoyed every minute of working with all of you. Our team last year was full of energy, enthusiasm and we had fun!

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Cover Come and Touch-A-Truck!

Community News 5 Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival – Volunteers Needed All Weekend: August 17, 18, & 19 6 SLV Theater Presents ‘West Side Story’ 8 Scotts Valley Update 9 Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship 10 Thornton Wilder’s classic ‘Our Town’

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3COTTS 6ALLEY #HAMBER .EWS s Pages 11-14 11 Upcoming Events 12 Your Technology Infrastructure for Success 13 Lacy J. Dalton - Saturday, April 28 14 Boys & Girls Club: Joe & Linda Aliberti Clubhouse Kids Camps 16 Prepare Your Child and Yourself for Camp!

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by Edita McQuary #OMMUNITY #ALENDAR s !RTS %NTERTAINMENT n Pages 20, 21 -ONTHLY (OROSCOPE s Page n Your April Horoscope

Featured Columnists 18 Health Talk, by Ron Conte – The Opioid Crisis, Part I 22 5th District Update, by Bruce McPherson – County Employee Award Winners 23 for Central Coast Combatting Homelessness and Hunger

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“Touch-A-Truck” This is set in a in a safe and friendly park environment full of family activities for all ages. To keep interest high for everyone, we have a Kids Zone that

The vehicles will be parked on the old event running from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The proceeds from this event will go 100% to Scotts Valley Public School programs.

Schedule of Events: 10:30 AM — Touch-A-Truck Opens 10:30 AM — Kid Zone Opens 11:00 AM — Food Trucks and Drink Pavilion opens. Satisfy your thirst water, soft drinks, beer, and wine. local eateries will be on hand such as Grill, Mr. G’s Mexican, Togo’s, Round 11:30 AM — Live music starts featuring local high school bands 12:00–12:30 PM — Come see the CALSTAR 3:00 PM — Touch-A-Truck Closes Who We Are And What We Do! he Scotts Valley Educational Foundation (SVEF) is an all-volunteer

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for programs and education materials to enhance the solid academic curriculum and maintain the high quality of education In the past 5 years, SVEF has donated children from kindergarten through high school graduation and beyond.

flagship fundraising event. The entire event is produced, planned and executed by volunteers ( we have no paid staff). One hundred percent of funds raised go to the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation.

SVEF provides annual funds to the school district to support essential programs

and educational materials, keep budget

School District.

To bring a vehicle, volunteer, sponsor this event, or donate to the SVEF, go to http:// touchatrucksc.com

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Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival

May 12th 10am - 3pm

Volunteers Needed All Weekend: August 17, 18, & 19

By Kevin & Cherie Anderson, Co-Chairs/Volunteer Committee

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ello Past & Future Volunteers!

This will be our 3rd year serving as co-chairs for this festival and we’ve enjoyed every minute of working with all of you. Our team last year was full of energy, enthusiasm and we had fun!

The 2018 festival date is Sat, Aug 18t & Sun, Aug 19 but Friday, Aug 17 is the big set up day!

High School students will receive preapproved community service hours.

This year we will need to double our volunteers on Friday morning to help with the set-up for the artist’s booths, wineries and breweries — all before Noon — When the artists start to arrive!

New this year — we would like to have volunteers to sign up to be “Team supervision in each main area:

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Kevin and I look forward to seeing our friends from last year and excited about meeting many new people. Please sign-up as soon as possible so we can begin building our team!

Visit the festival website www.svart festival.com! Thank you in advance for volunteering for the most popular and the

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SLV Theater Presents ‘West Side Story’ FELTON — School is proud to present the landmark Broadway musical West Side Story, with music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics

by Stephen Sondheim, and book by Arthur Laurents. West Side Story, directed by Will Guilford, with music direction by Nicki Kerns and choreography by Whitney James-Heskett, is preValley High School Performing Arts Center April 26 through May 6.

Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. There is no performance Friday, April 27.

Community Night is Thursday, May 3.

Tickets prices are listed below and available

www.palapasrestaurant.com Inspired by the timeless story of Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story takes Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, and places them in the vibrant battleground of New York City’s West Side in the 1950s.

With soaring, sophisticated, and diverse melodies, energetic and athletic dance battles, and its remarkably salient social message, West Side Story remains one of American musical theatre’s most revolutionary and most loved treasures.

This show includes a cast of over 40 actors, with nearly 20 students involved in technical production positions.

SLVHS will have a donation container at each performance. Funds raised will be sent to a public school in Puerto Rico to support hurricane relief and rebuilding.

Will Guilford, Director, has been

Damn Yankees, Guys & Dolls, Oklahoma!, teaches 6th through 8th grade Drama at SLV Middle school, and Drama I and II at SLV High School.

Nicki Kerns, Music Director, vocal coach and pianist, holds a piano performance degree from Dominican College and is currently working toward her master’s degree in music education.

She served a vocal coach on past productions

music directing various shows in the area, Nicki is at

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accompanist for the choirs at SLVHS and Scale Music in Boulder Creek, and keyboardist for The Raytones.

This is Choreographer Whitney James-Heskett’s second time working with SLVHS. Previous credits include: SLVHS’s production of Urinetown; Mountain Community Theater’s productions of 9 to 5, the Musical, The Fantasticks and Young Frankenstein. She teaches at the Palomar

Performance Dates 7:00 p.m.: April 26 and 28, May 3, 4 and 5 2:00 p.m.: April 29 and May 6 All performances will be held at the San

Tickets: General Admission: $15, Seniors/

West Side Story is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre Interfor the past 30 years. This year marks his eighth time directing for SLVHS; past credits include Alice In Wonderland,

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Valley High Schools Scoreboard Softball Coach: Mark Brown SLV 7 – St Francis 2 (Mar 29, A*) SLV 8 – MVCS 4 (Mar 28, A*) SLV 11 – Harbor 0 (Mar 27, H*) SLV 19 – Santa Cruz 3 (Mar 26, H*)

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Scotts Valley Season Record: Coach: Rick Reyes Soquel 11 – Scotts Valley 7 (Mar 29, A*) Scotts Valley 15 – Harbor 4 (Mar 28, A*) Scotts Valley 5 – St Francis 3 (Mar 27, H*)

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Santa Cruz 13 – SLV 1 (Mar 30, H*) St Francis 5 – SLV 4 (Mar 27, A*) Harbor 12 – SLV 7 (Mar 15, H*) Scotts Valley Season Record: Coach: Adrian DeMar St Francis 13 – Scotts Valley 2 (Mar 30, H*) Aptos 6 – Scotts Valley 5 (Mar 27, A*) Scotts Valley 6 – Harbor 2 (Mar 19, A*)

Coach: Ashley Tennant Soquel def SLV (25-22, 25-20, 25-16) (Mar 30, A*) SLV def Santa Cruz (25-18, 25-23, 29-27) (Mar 28, H*) Harbor def SLV (25-17, 25-13, 25-12) (Mar 23, H*) Pac. Collegiate def SLV (25-9, 25-18, 25-10) (Mar 21, H*) Aptos def SLV 0 (3-0) (Mar 16, A*) Mt Madonna def SLV (25-22, 25-14, 25-20) (Mar 14, H*) SLV def Scotts Valley (3-0) (Mar 9, A*) Soquel def SLV (25-16, 25-22, 25-20) (Mar 7, H*)

Coach: Mark Andrews Aptos def Scotts Valley (3-0) (Mar 30, H*) Mt Madonna def Scotts Valley (25-7, 25-11, 25-3) (Mar 28, A*) Pac. Collegiate def Scotts Valley (25-5, 25-13, 25-14) (Mar 23, H*) Santa Cruz def Scotts Valley (3-0) (Mar 16, H*) Harbor def Scotts Valley (25-18, 25-16, 25-14) (Mar 14, A*) Aptos def Scotts Valley (25-9, 25-21, 25-20) (Mar 12, A*) SLV def Scotts Valley (3-0) (Mar 9, H*)

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project dreamed of for the past two decades with a 10-year-old plan,

developer – Palisade Builders – that was approved by the City Council (4-1) on March 21. The project team is Douglas Ross Construction and Chris Foley of Polaris local consultant Owen Lawlor.

Scotts Valley Mayor Jim Reed said, “This is just a vision… it is not the plan we are approving.” He noted that this is the beginning of an 18 to 24 month process to seek public input on every phase.

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local business and provide more housing.

The plan calls mixed use retail and residential. According to the environmental impact report, when completed Town Center is projected to generate 11,500 automobile trips a day.

The Scotts Valley Town Center Plan is designed to guide the development of mixed-use area that will become the heart of the city. The Plan is the result of the City mercial center as a balance of commercial, civic, and residential uses that will attract visitors both locally and regionally.

The Area involved is approximately

58 acres bound by Mt. Hermon Road to the south, Skypark Drive to the west, Blue Bonnet Lane to the north, and a residential development just west of Scotts Valley Drive to the east and the site of the former Skypark airport that operated from 1947 to 1983. The Plan was adopted and EIR 2008.

The approved Hanger at Skypark brewpub and restaurant to be built by Corbett Wright, and Rob Stuart is located at 260 Mt. Hermon Road and consists of two retail buildings on a total of 1.51 Acres.

Building A consists of a 2,412-square foot (sqft) proposed Starbucks with a drive-thru service and a 384- sqft patio. This would be accessible to one of the busiest roads in the County and next to a planned development of 288 residences.

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Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship A gri-Culture announced that Meghan Clifton has been awarded its Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship for 2018. This scholarship is awarded to a local student who plans to major in agriculture. Meghan is currently a senior at St. Francis H i g h School.

She has received “Communicating Agriculture” F i r s t Honors throughout her 4 years in high school, and the Scholar Athlete Award for three years for playing Varsity sports and maintaining a 3.85 GPA. She currently serves as the Vice President of the National Honor Society and has been a member of the California Scholarship Federation, the choir and the music ministry. She has played basketball for all four years (three years on varsity) and four years of varsity softball. Late

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last year, she tore her ACL, and unfortunately had to miss her last 6 games of high school basketball.

Meghan will be attending Fresno State University in the fall where she will be pursuing a career in Agricultural Communications. She hopes to graduate from to, “Assist large farming operations in sustainable agricultural issues along the Central Coast.”

Agri-Culture President Steve Bontadelli stated, “We had a large number of applicants this year, we wish we could have given them all a scholarship.” Bontadelli further stated, “Meghan is an outstanding individual. She is a well-rounded student.

She will be a great addition to the agri-

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American AgCredit Scholarship Program.

This doubles the total scholarship amount The scholarship was presented at the National Ag Day Spring Luncheon held at

Bureau and Agri-Culture sponsor this annual event.

For more information about the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship, please contact Agri-Culture at 722-6622 or see the website at www.agri-culture.us

Meghan Clifton, Senior at St. Francis High School, receives the 2018 Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship.

college.”

Starting in 2012, Agri-Culture announced a partnership with American AgCredit. The recipient of the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship also receives

We must maintain our students reading and writing skills, and provide our children access to the technology they will need to be competitive in the world. None of this will be possible if we cannot retain our outstanding teachers, which is at the heart of our mission.

We intend to give the School Board a summary of our vision on how to succeed

to assisting our Scotts Valley Schools in this direction to move forward with pursuing a November 2018 Parcel Tax.

Quick Summary / Abstract ue to increased expenditures that outpace revenues, and minimal assistance from the state and federal governments, we continue to have to look locally for resources. Unfortunately, due to the disparity in our low state revenues, (Timm reported the SVUSD district ranks 335 out of 344 school districts in California in per-student

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Consequently, that requires reductions in program and people. In 2018-19, there will be fewer teaching positions, reduced programs, and a change to the Academy Program at SVMS (Scotts Valley Middle School).

SVUSD has been discussing the District’s need for additional revenue for quite some time. This past fall, SVUSD Trustees hired a pollster to implement a survey for a potential parcel tax. Upon review of the results, the Board gave the Superintendent

city-owned space next to the Scotts Valley public library. This would be using Measure S library funds to create a cultural center that includes the theater. Melehan and Smith said cities elsewhere embraced a performing arts center as part of the library.

The City Council voted 5-0 to get a detailed cost assessment and a market analysis on theater demand.

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tax of $48, which was passed in 2012 and

Scotts Valley Theater Update arry Smith of the Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild and arts commissioner Trish Melehan presented to the Scotts Valley City Council a new

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ur Town, set in the early 20th century, has been described as “the record of a tiny New Hampshire village as created by the lives of its most humble

to our individual lives and relationships. For we too dwell, as young Rebecca in the play reminds us, in “the United States of America...the Earth... the Universe, and the Mind of God.�

changed over the past century. Yet the play is less about a particular time than about time itself, and the passing ephemeral quality of all life. Much like the inhabitants of Grover’s Corners, we too make breakfast, go to work, celebrate birthdays, get sick, get drunk, get married, raise children, and endure trouble. And yes, we also die. inspired Noh theater of Japan where Buddhist themes were played out on a largely bare stage. OUR TOWN’s staging is likewise spare: 2 ladders, 2 tables, and several chairs.

Much of the action is mimed and left to the imagination of the audience. It conveys in a Zen-like fashion a sense of the preciousness of human life in the face of cosmic immensity.

Thus the play evokes and celebrates the luminous, extraordinary, even the sacred quality of everyday life in every time and place.

As the Stage Manager, whose folksy commentary moves the play along, puts it: “We all know that something

sical Western and Japanese theater and holds both an MFA and Ph.D. in Theatre Arts. She has performed as nationally and has taught Theatre Arts at several colleges and universities. In 2016, she presented Rumi on

Love at the Soda Fountain (from left): Maxwell Bjork (as George), Suzanne Sturn (playing the Stage Manager) and Isabel Cruz (as Emily). is eternal. And it ain’t houses and it ain’t names, and it ain’t even the stars. There’s something way down deep that’s eternal about every human being.�

Now more than ever, amid the fears, turmoil, and toxic divisions of our public life, OUR TOWN lifts up a larger

this production of OUR TOWN, in which she plays the role of Stage Manager, with gender switching casting and a diverse group of local actors.

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The One-Page Business Plan: Your Roadmap to Success

Calendar of Upcoming Events Thursday April 5 – Workshop Series #3 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

The One Page Business Plan - Your Road Map To Success

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has been a business consultant early sign in. for 15 years. He started and And lunch is managed a successful business in included!

Thursday, worked with over 700 business April 5 from owners in business planning and 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Satdevelopment.

One Page Business Plan: Your daily as you grow your business.

This fantastic workshop is the ellite Telework This hands-on interactive Roadmap to Success!

What is a One Page Business workshop will help you with the 3rd in the “Be Your Best Business Center, 6265 Keith Holtaway in 2018” workshop series, a part- Highway 9 in Plan? A concise, single page plan that following: Felton (across the street from New Chamber of Commerce and business plan Cost: $5 Chamber Members, $10 the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce and is sponsored by business plan stand out Reserve tickets today before they sell out at:www.april5businessplanBusiness Development Center. resources Doors open at 11:30 for workshop.bpt.me Presenter: Keith Holtaway ave you been running your business without a business plan? Struggling to acquire and retain customers? Are you starting a new business? This workshop is for

describes the business you are in, your mission, your business objectives with metrics and deadlines, strategies and step by steps tasks that move you towards success.

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delights from participating restauCounty Chambers – Pre-regis- rants, Craft Breweries and Santa tration required. Scotts Valley Chamber tickets can be purchased who will be pouring local varietals.

FREE Parking Check-In at the Covered Bridge 5:00 p.m. Check-In to receive pre-purchased boarding pass.

Come experience a scenic steam train ride through the red- delights, refreshments, live enterwoods and stroll through the 1880s tainment and networking. Tickets logging town replica. Listen to must be purchased in advance.

6:00 p.m. Board Train – 6:15 music in the beautiful valley surrounded by a redwood forest and p.m. Train Departs. Wine & Beer

Saturday April 14 Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Noon

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Artist Applications are Now Open!

T he Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival is a two-day event held in a beautiful open park setting on the expansive lawn at Skypark in Scotts

delicious cuisine, live music, a Kids Fun Zone and the area’s most prestigious wineries and award-winning microbreweries pouring their best. The festival dates are August 18th, 10am-6pm & August 19th, 10-5pm.

We will once again be partnering with the Cops ‘N Rodders Car Show. On Saturday over 100 vintage classic cars will be on display! Sunday will be “Bring Your Dog Day” with contests and activities for all canines! Voted every year as “Scotts Valley’s Favorite Community Event,” this is a festival you won’t want to miss!

All artwork will be juried by a committee. The jury is seeking originality, quality, and excellent craftsmanship. All work must be original and handcrafted, No exceptions! No kits, mass-produced items, commercial reproductions or

on a platform that assigns a URL to the

imports will be allowed. Violation of this requirement will result in termination and immediate dismissal from the festival.

All participants are selected on the basis of 5 digital photo images:

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(such as dropbox), you can skip this step and provide the URL for your CA Reseller ’s Permit and photos within the registration process.

You will receive an order

display at a show their studio with supplies and tools Images cannot be older than 2 years.

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SignMeUp.com via the email you provide with instructions on how to submit your photos. The SignMeUp.com

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1) Complete this application and submit your payment.

2) Submit your photos and copy your CA Reseller’s Permit via email to svartwinebeer@gmail.com.

Note: If you have your photos stored

exhibited art must be consistent with the images submitted and of comparable quality.

Registration Fees: Early bird Pricing: Through June 15

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Business Tip: Streamline Your Technology Infrastructure for Success

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ost everyone has heard about hackers breaking into company’s networks and introducing viruses that encrypt everything, leaving behind nothing but a loss of productivity. Businesses large and small scrambling to comply because their

entire infrastructure was stolen and locked away in a hostage situation impossible to escape. Many pay up and hope to regain control

In answer to this, Cloud Service Providers recommend switching to the

to live with it, spending valuable time and money attempting to rec-

even cloud service products provided by Microsoft and Google are susceptible to

servers. Products like Google Drive and OneDrive are some of the safest places to

providers are learning that these services are only truly safe with additional backup solutions. Working with your MSP to maintain redundant backups of your cloud

cyber threats

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of maintaining security, but it would be remiss to think you can rest in the cyberthe cloud. The hackers out there never rest, and a terrifying new way of targeting the created.

By now, most companies have switched to cloud email providers, such however, is that evidence suggests it is a target for a new strain of encryption virus nicknamed Ransomcloud. With the simple click of a link, this new strain of virus encrypts the entire cloud email account in real-time - and it’s impossible to stop.

Phil Neuman Since it’s impossible to prevent clicking bad links, talking with a trustworthy managed IT service provider is essential.

They can set up cloud email backup soluallow the email account to be restored with minimal hassle.

It is crucial to have processes in place to protect critical data before an attack happens. If you aren’t sure where to begin with streamlining your technology infrastructure for success, give PDNC in Scotts Valley a call at 831-621-2440 or email us at info@pdnc.com. We work with small to medium businesses across the Bay Area, providing best-in-class IT processes proven to align your infrastructure, and protect all

Scotts Valley Chamber News

Lacy J. Dalton - Saturday, April 28

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Doors open at 4 p.m. featuring live music by the Sada Springs Jug Band with no host food trucks and bar. The main show with Lacy J. Dalton will be

School District’s Music Program as well as several other programs traditionally supported by the Club.

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As a young artist, Ms. Dalton was named the County Music Association’s New Artist of the Year and subsequently recorded nearly 20 chart singles including

he Rotary Club of Scotts Valley will be hosting its annual musical fundraiser on Saturday April 28 featuring country music legend Lacy J. Dalton at the Green Hills Event Center, 1500 Green Hills Road in Scotts Valley. Proceeds from

several top 10’s.

She is a former resident of Santa and now lives in Nevada with her beloved dogs and horses, but is still writing, recording and touring.

The Rotary Club of Scotts Valley contributes to all four schools in the Scotts Valley Unified School District and provides scholarships to seniors at Scotts Valley scholarships were awarded.

The Club also sponsors local Cub Scout Pack 608 and sends high school students to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program and Area Speech Contest.

Recent international projects have included outfitting a hospitality vocational training center in Cambodia, supporting Sister

Rosemary in her quest to save abused girls in Uganda, helping Assist International with a hospital project in Ethiopia and working on an ocean stewardship project that will send NOAA curriculum used by Scotts Valley

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

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County (BGCSCC) are proud to announce that the Joe & Linda Aliberti Clubhouse, located at 5060 Scotts on April 14, 2018, with a free, family friendly community event from 11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.

The event will feature an opening ceremony and ribbon cutting, clubhouse tours, youth house, games and youth activities, as well as information on programming and annual memberships.

“The Joe & Linda Aliberti Clubhouse will be an important community resource and asset for Valley families,” said Bruce 5th District Supervisor. “Now working parents and families and supported option for their children during out of school time.”

Grand Opening Schedule Saturday, April 14 11:00 a.m. – Dedication Ceremony 12:00 p.m. – Red Ribbon Cutting 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Bouncy House, activities and youth bands and dance troupes.

Food and goodies for event attendees

The Joe & Linda Aliberti Clubhouse features a 3,000 sq. ft. building and large outside play area. A “walking bus,” with

Hill Elementary School and Scotts Valley Middle School to the Club, will be available each day after school. Clubhouse programs and activities will include homework help and tutoring, computer and technology programs, arts and crafts projects, sports games and activities. Special program opportunities are also planned for youth 13 years and over.

“We’re thrilled that Joe and Linda Aliberti’s vision to provide a safe and

supportive place for kids and teenagers is now a reality. Their unwavering belief in the project and what it will mean for kids has been inspirational,” said BGCSCC Executive Director Bob Langseth. “We’re looking forward to positively impacting the lives of children and the community Valley.”

For more information call 423-3138 or visit www.boysandgirlsclub.info.

REGULATE YOUR WATER PRESSURE High water pressure is common in Scotts Valley and, if not reduced, can cause damage to household plumbing, irrigation systems and some appliances. Pressure regulators, which lower water pressure and help prevent leaks, should be checked annually and replaced every 5 to 7 years.

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Kids Camps

Prepare Your Child and Yourself for Camp!

F or parents, the most heart-racing, adrenalin-pumping moments happen when you let go and watch your child try something on his or her own.

The moment the training wheels come

In today’s world of high-tech kids and families who have a constant connection to each other, it’s essential to take the time to emotionally prepare for camp. It is, of

the skateboard, the time our children ride the school bus — these are more than just memories, these are critical moments that -

camper, but families need to make sure that Mom, Dad, younger siblings at home — virtually everyone — is ready to adjust to camp life. The American Camp AssociationŽ (ACA) provides the following

camp is one of the biggest let go, hold your breath, and watch them soar moments in childhood.

camp experience: Parents — As parents, it is important to focus on the positive aspects of

Belmont Horsemanship Camp 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-206-9707 e-mail: Belmonttraining@gmail.com web: www.Belmonttraining.com The week-long Horsemanship Camp located at Monte Vista Christian School is a great opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and learning about Western and English riding, as well as crafts, swimming, archery and marshmallow experience! Call Cassie Belmont at (831) 206-9707, email Belmonttraining@gmail.com or visit www.Belmonttraining.com for more information today!

camp. Remember that separation is natural, necessary, and inevitable — what better place to have that nurturing

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of camp — an experiential education like no other teaching valuable 21st century survival skills like leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication.

Siblings — Bob Ditter, family therapist and one of the nation’s leading experts on camp, cautions it is likely that the child left at home will experience separation anxiety and truly miss his or her sibling. To help them prepare, be sure to talk about the

upcoming separation. Before the eldest child leaves for camp take a picture of your children together that the sibling can keep in their room or carry around. Remind your children about the communication they can have with each other through letters and postcards.

Other family members — Be sure that everyone is aware of the upcoming experience. Let family members know how to contact camper if they are interested through letters and care packages — make sure they are aware of any communication policies the camp may have, i.e. no phone calls or restrictions on what can be sent in a care package. “Kids Camp� page 19

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Business Profile

BIG O TIRES OF SANTA CRUZ

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been a large presence on the 1200 block of Soquel Avenue in Santa

for ten years before that.

This is a family business which Marc Spoorenberg and his 27-year old son, Kyle, run while Ray, Marc’s older brother is a silent partner. Their business card reads “Tires, Service, Straight talk.” as a salesman in the auto industry doing outside sales and dealing with manufacturers. His territory covered Santa Rosa to repair shops convinced him to become a business owner.

Twenty-seven year old Kyle is a two degrees and has been working with his dad at Big O Tires for the past two years.

Although Big O is a franchise, they are a local son and pop store with long-time customers who refer their college-age kids to them for servicing their automobiles.

Big O Tires has the buying power of the national brand but the personal service of a local family-owned business.

While the name would lead one to think they only sell tires, their business is a fully licensed auto repair facility with 14 employees. They do complete owners’ manual scheduled maintenance services and oil change options with free

maintenance for all major automobile brands.

Marc says, “There is no need to drive to the dealership for service. We do a better

job for less money with far less hassle.

carries a nationwide network of shops.

lines, our customers get to walk across the

mind that no matter whether they are on vacation or if they move out of the area, our guaranteed products and service travel with them. We care about each vehicle as if it were our own family’s car.”

With their emphasis on exceptional customer service, it is no surprise that the Big O motto is “The team you trust.”

But Marc understands that to truly build a trustworthy team, it requires being thoughtful about who is hired and going the extra mile to show their appreciation.

“We know that to build a great team, we need to take great care of people. That’s why we have fun mixed in with hard work,” he adds.

“Of course, we also support local charities like the Christmas coat drive, breast cancer support and scholarships for students.”

while we take care of their car and send them on their way with a big smile on their face.”

Some of their free services are: free brake inspection (no appointment needed); free 22-point vehicle inspection (no appointment needed), free battery and electrical check, free 5-minute wiper shuttle service.

Insofar as tire services, they provide a free alignment check with printout and free air pressure checks every day (no appointments needed). With new tire purchase, there is free rotation. With any tire purchase price tire guarantee. A Big O Credit Card is available with a 6-month, no-interest

Marc & Kyle Spoorenberg

Marc says, “We are big on trust and we are a local family who cares about our customers and although we are a franchise, we run the business like a mom and pop shop.

We love what we do. Big O Tires

Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They are located at 1219 Soquel Email: store00``5240@bigostores.com Website: Scotts Valley Times / April 2018/ 17

Featured Columnist

The Opioid Crisis, Part I

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pioid prescribing doubled from the late 1990s to 2012. With increased opioid usage come increased misuse and diversion as well as higher rates of deaths due to opioid adverse drugs that can be derived from opium and possess From recent accounts, 115 Americans die every day from an overdose of opioids. In 2015, two million Americans were labeled as having an opioid disorder, meaning these individuals took an opioid for non-medical purposes. Almost 30% are use disorder. Heroin is an illegal substance in the U.S. How we got to these epidemic numbers is somewhat complex, involving many factors. I will touch upon a few of them, however it is important to start with

or pain relievers, commonly referred to as narcotics. Morphine is the prototype by which all other analgesics, even non-narcotics, are compared. From morphine, semi-synthetic opioids, such as buprenorphine, tramadol, and oxycodone, are developed. Narcotics such as levorphanol, methadone, oxone (generic Narcan), and others, are completely synthetic. Notice that I mentioned naloxone. Although it blocks the narcotic but does not have pain-relieving properties.

Narcotics can be administered by mouth (orally, including under the tongue), subcutaneously (under the skin), transdermally (through the skin by use of a patch), intramuscularly (into a muscle), intravenously (into a vein), epidurally

(through a space in the spinal cord), intrathecally (within the cerebrospinal shoulder joint). Depending on which narcotic is administered and by which route,

body include a reduction in the conscious level, producing euphoria (a feeling of well-being). This is the reason opioids are termed “drugs of abuse.” In higher doses, opioids can cause respiratory depression muscles needed for breathing). Death due to a narcotic is due to this respiratory faster if a patient is taking other drugs that cause respiratory depression, e.g., ethyl alcohol.

Recent studies show an increase in opioid-induced pneumococcal infections of the lungs that can be quite severe and

constipation, nausea, vomiting, urinary bladder dysfunction, itching, muscle rigidity, and pinpoint pupils of the eyes.

If a patient develops a tolerance to a narcotic, the drug may even cause dysphoria (a feeling of dissatisfaction with life).

include a decrease in blood pressure,

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“Opioid Crisis” page 23

“Kids Camp� from page 16 Photos and Videos — An increasing number of camps are using Web sites to display photos or video during the camp session. According to ACA’s 2011

Emerging Issues Survey, 75 percent of responding camps indicate that they post photos or videos to a Web site indicate that they post information, photos, and videos to social media

outlets like Facebook. Families should be sure to ask camp directors about these options.

Camp is an equal opportunity lifechanger. By sending a child to camp, families are truly giving a gift that lasts a lifetime. By taking steps to mentally prepare for camp, families not only keep from getting “kid-sick� for their camper, but they can stay positive about the camp experience — which goes a long way toward helping

the moment families see their camper that burst of pride and gratitude that they allowed their child this experience.

For more information about preparing for the summer camp experience, or to Find A Camp, parents can visit www.ACA camps.org. This online resource for families

includes expert advice, information on health and safety, and ACA’s searchable database of over 2,400 ACA-AccreditedŽ camps.

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Community Calendar Announcements

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

Second Mondays

Invisible/Alienated Grandparents Support Group

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ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author of Invisible Grandparents: Leave hat is co-dependancy? Why am I feeling this way? Am I a Legacy of Love Whether You Can Be There or Not this will be the only one who does? a safe structured environment for Join Nar-Anon, world wide fellowship of relatives and friends sharing stories if you so choose, and learning healthy ways to deal with separation from anyone. by someone else’s addiction.

Co-sponsored by Alienated GrandJoin us Sundays at Sutter Hosparents Anonymous www.AGA-FL. pital in the Sutter Room (corner of Soquel Drive and Chanticleer) provide information and support to grandparents who feel alienated or estranged to their grandchildren. naranoncalifornia.org/norcal/ Questions: pat@invisiblegrand meetings

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Mondays & Tuesdays

WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM

12:30 - 2 p.m. omenCARE ARM-in-ARM CASA Orientations to Become support group for women with advanced, recurrent and Advocates for Children ASA empowers volunteers to metastatic cancers. Meets weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with a separate meeting every First and foster care. Court appointed special Third Tuesday every month. advocates are everyday people that, Registration required. Call 4572273 for more information and to with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child register. No cost to attend. who has been abused or neglected.

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Alzheimer’s Association

with the solution. Teens and adults welcome. Includes compulsive overeating, anorexia and bulimia.

Call 831-429-7906 if you have any questions

Tuesdays & Thursdays

To locate additional times and locations of meetings, and to learn more about Nar-Anon, please go to our website at www.nar-anon. org or call 831-200-3756.

6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 Watsonville CA 95076 ASA volunteer Advocates

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Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. in Aptos Mondays

Caregiver Support Group

Call 800 272 3900 for more information.

Tuesdays

Writing/Discussion Meeting

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County invite you to attend a Caregiver Support Group for those caring for someone with a serious illness. When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge for the entire family. In this ongoing support group, we will share stories, learn tools for coping and receive support from people who care.

County Grief Support Program.

Overeaters Anonymous 7:00pm-8:00pm, Soquel Congre-

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For current times and locations of other meetings: www.santa-

Business Debtors Anonymous 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal

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working to a broad spectrum of Friday Shakespeare Club people who can benefit from the of Santa Cruz relationships, mutual support and connections essential to creating a thriving business. his is the oldest women’s If you have a project or idea and want to spend time working on it, come work with club meets to study the life, works and times of William Shakespeare. Members share Second and Fourth Wednesdays San Lorenzo Community Band group readings and insights, discuss history, and universal Wellness on the Cancer Journey Practice Sessions themes found in his plays and writings. earn how to safely support For more information please your body and emotions Community Band meets every through the journey of Cancer call 831-684-2832 Thursday at SLV High School.

- from diagnosis to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, Sundays read music. and recovering well from First Baptist Church Bible Study Call Teresa at 336-8637. surgery.

9:45 a.m: Bible Study We’ll address nausea, low Second and Fourth Thursdays 11 a.m.: Worship energy, weakness, digestion, 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos immune support, grief, stress and Cabrillo Host Lions Club irst Baptist Church of Aptos more.

Meetings Feel free to bring your partner 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, welcomes you to join their or care team to this free class. bible study and worship every 100 Aptos Creek Road.

Please come fed; water is ant to make a difference in Sunday. available. our community? Join the Cabrillo Lions Club twice every info all attendees on Eventbrite — month and see what you can do Wellness on the Cancer Journey Overeaters Anonymous or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Please RSVP cabrillolions@ 9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter Address given upon registration gmail.com receipt.

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In Praise of Poetry Feb. 28 thru Mar. 28 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Capitola Community Center, 4400 Jade Street, Capitola n this invigorating class you’ll explore and write several forms of poetry. From Acrostic to Haiku; from Ode to Triolet — and a few more — you’ll have fun while learning and creating. Gain exposure to new poets, forms, and styles, while unearthing your own voice. This inspiring class is for anyone with an interest in poetry. Novices as well

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You’re invited to join us at 8:15am every Wednesday at the beautiful DeLaveaga golf course at 401 Upper Park Rd. We enjoy a special rate for 9 or 18 holes.

Questions? Call Jim at 831-6853829.

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We’re here to help you discover Everyone is welcome!

Follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/AptosNoonToast-

For more information: 831-425-3272. 236-1171

o you have problem with Overeaters Anonymous food? Come join us for a friendly free 12 step support group with the solution. Teens and adults o you have a problem with welcome. It will be held in the food? Come Join us for a Anne Hutchinson Room. friendly free 12-step support group with the solution group

Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Monthly Meeting

training. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, St. with just a few hours a week can his statewide group of retired have a lifetime of impact for a child men invites you to be our who has been abused or neglected. guest at our monthly luncheon.

If you would like to participate You’ll meet kindred spirits, have in the next Advocate training new from a top notch guest speaker.

Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096

First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., in Watsonville free support groups for family Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. caregivers at 1777-A Capitola road enriching and fruitful.

2nd & 4th Mondays 2-3:30pm in Capitola Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. facilitated by Jill Ginghofer, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 5:30-7pm in Watsonville Geezer Golfers Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m.

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and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through similar problems, talk about how they

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County is offering a drop-in grief support group for adults current times and locations of Cancer Support Group has been grieving the death of a family an active group for over 20 years member or a friend. This group in the community. is a place where you can share First meeting of 2018 will be stories, learn tools for coping, February 28th. and receive support from people who care.

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o-working Unbound is headed 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace to the Live Oak library! Join us for free co-working in the urious about Shakespeare? freelancers, independent profesThe Friday Shakespeare sionals, remote workers, creatives, Club members discuss the life, startup founders, community Shakespeare.

We welcome everyone to For information, call 831-684co-work with us at the library. 2832, or go to fridayshakespeare.

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California Retired Teachers Association Luncheon 11:30 a.m., Seacliff Inn, 7500

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Outreach Coordinator. If you are interested in attending,

please mail your name and phone number and a check for CalRTA, Division 7. Indicate your choice of a cobb salad or a green salad with grilled vegetables.

Mail your check to Glenda

March 26th or after that date call to reserve at 831 476-5886.

Saturday April 21 Trusts, Wills, and Estate Planning

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be featured at the eighth workshop in the nine-workshop “Money Matters Financial Literacy” series, presented by George Haas and with Money Concepts Capital

Free to the public. Contact information.

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and Secular Music. This is the Choir’s 18th Season.

Admission is free.

Saturday April 28

Cancer Prevention Workshop 10 a.m. – Noon, Montevalle Senior Community, 552 Bean Mill” Meeting Room he American Cancer Society presents a FREE Cancer Prevention Workshop for Seniors, sponsored by Scotts Valley Senior Life Association, a 501(c)3

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Announcements Upcoming in April

Announcing a Santa Cruz production of a beloved classic of the American theater

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winning play “Our Town”

weekends this April. Produced and has performed widely both in the

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to highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, and demonstrations that relate.

We often have guest appearwww.soquelsports.com lasses every Thursday night. For ances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, Wednesdays chickens, rabbits, and more! You email at caller4u@att.net Peninsula Banjo Band are sure to find something fun and entertaining for the whole 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose family. orty-seven years of performing Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Check our website and Facebook in the Bay Area, over 250 Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante page for more details. FREE popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, Second Sundays Each Month Wednesday. No cover.

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his is a night for true “Social Antique Street Fair Tango.” Order a wonderful for information about booking The play will run April 6-22 on meal from the Star Bene Argentine Center Stage, 1001 Center St., Menu, (or their well known italian he “Original” Downtown menu), and enjoy the ambiance of www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org Antique Faire is back! Vendors Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the and unique items. Come and check In Praise of Poetry Golden Age of Tango. www.brownpapertickets.com/ 5:30pm to 7pm Feb 28-Mar 28 Private instruction and classes by it out! Browse through a wide event/3205509. Web page: www.

Capitola Community Center, 4400 arrangement. For more information, assortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage Jade Street, Capitola jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic oin this invigorating class where collectibles, vintage Hawaiian you’ll explore and write several Ageless Art Project First Fridays each month kitsch, turquoise, original artwork, geless Art is seeking volunteers forms of poetry. From Acrostic to and a whole lot of whatnot! to facilitate art groups for seniors Haiku—from Ode to Triolet—and a First Friday Art Tour he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa living in residential care facility. Our few other poetic forms—you’ll have Volunteers guide residents through fun while learning and creating. We’ll Arts event, managed in conjunction 476-6940 or visit us on Facebook. look at work by experienced poets the creative processes of painting, drawing or crafting. As a volunteer and discover how to put some of their with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and you will have the pleasure of seeing techniques and craft elements into Third Sunday of Every Month practice. Gain exposure to new poets, illuminates some of the most talented Science Sunday residents experience meaningful local artists from local galleries. forms, and styles, while unearthing feelings of pride and self-worth your own voice. This inspiring class is when completing their own art. for anyone with an interest in poetry. in a First Friday art tour, visit To become an Ageless Art eymour Marine Discovery Center Novices as well as seasoned poets will volunteer call 831-459-8917 presents a public lecture from a galleries are open 12-9 pm for ext.208 or visit Ageless Art at marine scientist the third Sunday of Register at: https://apm.active www.fsa-cc.org every month. Topics are presented communities.com/capitola in an entertaining and easy-torecreation/Activity_Search/ Fridays thru Sundays Volunteers Needed for the understand format, with up-to-date in-praise-of-poetry/6488 photos, video, and discussion.

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he Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love Thursdays Lucky Steppers Modern music and want to be involved, please call (831) 646-8511 or visit Square Dance www.montereysymphony.org for more information.

Selva Beach, CA 95076 t’s fun and easy to do!

Cabrillo Youth Strings/ Friendship put to music; family Suzuki Music Program friendly. Class takes place every new entry-level String Orchestra class 4th- 6th Grade Thursday Night at our new home Beginning Strings for violin, viola in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar

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Plein Air Watercolor Paintings Exhibition

Noon-10 p.m., Mutari Chocolate

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County landscapes are on exhibit.

Exhibit open until the end of

Sunday April 22

Bloom Into Spring Fashion Show!

Second Saturdays Each Month 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Seascape

2nd Saturday on the Farm

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Ongoing Events

Your April Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Love is in the air as April begins. New relationships can be easily formed with people outside your usual circle. Look for anyone who isn’t your “type” to get you going! If you’re already in a relationship, track and electronic gadgets are a bit easier to use. It’s like someone threw a switch and everything in your life got just a tad easier, and you’re more than appreciative of it! Late in the month is a great time to clean out your car, closets, and junk drawers. Found items should be reused, recycled, or donated.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

big meeting or saying the wrong thing on a date can be embarrassing and costly. Try to avoid making accusations when you’re angry, because you probably don’t have anyone to blame but yourself. All the things you’ve been hesitating about can be put into motion mid-month. You can never be 100 percent sure of the outcome, but chances are good right now. You’re at your charming best late-April.

It isn’t beyond you to use your charisma to get what you want, but even at your most manipulative, you like to play the vixen, but you’re more of a harmless kitten once people get to know you!

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

You’ve been having trouble making up your mind early in the month. “Should you or shouldn’t you?” is a question that’s been on your mind a lot lately, and you should know the answer as days pass. Security is on your mind mid-April. Your family and friends are your motivating factors, and you get domestic reinforcement from them. You don’t see eye to eye with everyone, however. You don’t have to like the people you work or live with, but you do only if you’re willing to admit that there’s a problem (to yourself if no one else).

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

You need to be extra careful when conveying thoughts and feelings at the beginning of April. sonal life are revealed mid-month. What is one of your biggest regrets? What is the one mistake that you wish you could go back and correct? Summer will provide you with a do-over window, so don’t waste it. Communications to take on a pessimistic tone near the end of the month. Try to stop focusing on the negative. People will eventually tune you out if you’re always a downer.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

As the month begins, you are reminded that just because you want something and work for it walk away with when all is said and done. Mid-month brings a time when stepping outside situation, but you don’t have to put much down on the table to be a big winner right now. Late April is fast paced and could push you to see the worst side of every story. Use facts instead of feelings to end the month more knowledgeable than when it started.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

extra credit available this time. Mid-April is a time of eccentricity and impulsiveness. Spur-of-themoment ideas and plans don’t always work out the way you hope, but at least you’re getting out and places, and things at the end of the month, at least until you have a better handle on the situation.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Trouble is in the air as April begins, at least if you prefer to avoid confrontation. Defend your thoughts and opinions when provoked, of course, but don’t go out of your way to start any controversial discussions. Surprises seem to be on the menu mid-month, something you don’t always appreciate.

If you’re kept in the dark about what’s going on, it’s hard to prepare for every little eventuality, which is kind of your thing. The month ends on a note of healing and transformation. Out with the old and in with the new. You’re more than ready for new adventures and experiences, which is a big step.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

meet potential love interests. Meeting new people is always advantageous even if it doesn’t end in a love connection. Challenges seem to be risky mid-month, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go for it.

When was the last time you were disappointed in the results after giving something 100 percent? There are many reasons to be proud regardless of the outcome. Avoid standing in the shadows as April comes to a close. If you stay in the light, you should be able to avoid unsafe situations and dicey dilemmas.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

The month starts with your energy rising from a low point. You have the right tools to make it through tough terrain, and your tendency to rely on common sense helps you avoid unnecessary drama. Mid April is an ideal time to explore retirement accounts, savings plans, real estate, or any other investments that have steady long-term growth potential. Jealousy could be an increasing

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Romantic vacancies highlight the beginning of April, and you can’t help but feel a bit alienated from other singles. If you already have a partner, you may be missing them due to geographical or emotional distance. There aren’t any easy solutions, but using your head instead of your heart will ensure a fair and satisfying solution. Things are getting back to normal mid-month, and you can depend on your exceptional communication skills to further your career or personal relationships. Your aggressive energy ramps up late in the month, increasing your drive towards

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Third Monday each month

Your mood could turn considerably darker as the month begins, but there’s a steady energy that keeps things on an even keel, increasing productivity and helping you get ready for whatever

Stitchers By The Sea Meetings 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Santa

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“why me?” a lot. But you can choose your own fate and your actions can create good fortune.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

It’s a good idea to keep a watch on your vices as the month begins. The urge to indulge is strong.

You’ll have a struggle between the desire to move forward and the pull of the past. You need to do some mental sorting before totally ridding yourself of current problems. Mid-April raises expectations to an impossible level, so your hopes will probably be dashed on a consistent basis.

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interested in obtaining security in all areas of your life. Although you like living on the edge, you can see the value in planning ahead to secure a healthy, wealthy, and happy future.

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Business Guide

Featured Columnist

County Employee Award Winners

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the gold standard in innovative programs that have become models for the others. Our Probation

improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price.

Open to the public: Wednesday-Saturday: 9am-5pm Donation Hotline: 831-824-4704

719 Swift Street, Santa Cruz

www.habitatmontereybay.org

That innovation starts with the County employees. The Board of Supervisors recently honored individual and teams of employees for exemplary service and new innovations. Some employees literally saved lives. Others worked roundthe-clock to provide clean water and open roads. Although I don’t have space to share every award winner, I wanted to share some of this year’s award-winning teams.

The Data Posse Team was a collaboration between members of the Information Services Department app designed to deputies with the collection a n d retrieval of information over their course team developed a system that allows deputies to use their smartphones to scan and enter information directly into the database, resulting in better communication with the public, support for community policing

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inaugural event in 2015. Having completed its 3rd year in 2017, the relay

The Board of Supervisors recently honored individual and teams of employees for exemplary service and new innovations. Some employees literally saved lives. Others worked round-theclock to provide clean water and open roads. landslides and remove debris, to dealing with roadway failures and monitoring the Pajaro River, this helps to support First Responders in need.

The Pre-Trial Services Unit, a group within the County’s Probation Department, worked to resolve inequities driven by the bail system and safely reduce unnecessary incarceration and jail overcrowding through use of a new evidence-based pre-trial tool called the Public Safety Assessment. Since the implementation of this tool, the Pre-Trial Services Unit has

become a state-wide model for bail reform.

This past year, the County of Santa Cruz faced a large person-toperson Hepatitis A outbreak. The Health Services Agency facilitated a coordinated response to control and prevent further infections.

The 66 members of the Hepatitis A Outbreak Response Team ensured that investigations occurred, surveillance was enhanced, vaccines were made available, a c c e s s to sanitation was increased, and partnerships were established, and eventually, the outbreak was contained.

The Department of Public Works Storm Response Team was honored for their work during the intense 2017 storm season. From responding at all hours to clear

during these stressful times. This and saved a life one evening when down the Pajaro River. They jumped into action, throwing a lifeline to the individual, pulling him out of the purchased and provided him with dry clothes.

The Monterey Bay Community Power Team is the result of an together 19 separate city and county jurisdictions in a joint powers agency.

Monterey Bay Community Power was established in early 2017, and will provide long term, self-sustainable energy for customers using alternative power sources such as solar and wind. munity, including energy cost savings, the creation of local jobs, an increase in the use of renewable energy sources and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

It’s been an honor to work with these people. I am continually impressed with the exceptional employees in the County “family.”

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Boys & Girls Clubs Joe & Linda Aliberti Clubhouse Serving Kids and Teens in Scotts Valley

Community Briefs with skilled, caring professionals who work with youth.

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(BGCSCC) announced the Joe & Linda Aliberti Clubhouse at 5060 Scotts Valley a free, family friendly community event from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The event will feature an opening ceremony and ribbon cutting, clubhouse tours, youth bands, games and youth activities, as well as information on programming and annual memberships.

The Clubhouse will begin full afterschool programming on April 16 from 2 – 7 p.m. (M, T, Th, F) and 12:30 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays (minimum days). Summer programs will take place 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. weekdays beginning June 11, 2018.

$500,000 for Central Coast Combatting Homelessness and Hunger SALINAS — Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) today announced that

Emergency Management A g e n c y ’ s (FEMA) Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) for housing, and utility assistance for those

County (BGCSCC) is the largest year-

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Luca’s foster family tells us that he’s come a long way already. Luca is great with other dogs, rides well in the car, and has an endearing ability to communicate – he can almost talk to you when he is excited about something. Luca will do best in a home with at least one doggy playmate and a large yard to run around in. His adopters should be willing to embrace his puppy behaviors and should be home most of the time or able to take Luca.

Luca is a neutered male, approximately 9-month-old, tall and lanky, medium

provide our neighbors in need with a roof over their heads and food on the table,” said Congressman Panetta. “By working directly with local service agencies who work to combat homelessness and hunger, the federal government is better able to serve our communities.”

EFSP funds are used to supplement food, shelter, rent, mortgage, and utility assistance programs for people with nondisaster related emergencies.

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Santa Cruz Location ( : Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Watsonville Location: 580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076 : 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.

Emergency: 831-471-1182

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When narcotics are taken for longer periods of time and at higher doses, a patient can become addicted and dependent upon these agents.

Behavioral science teaches that you cannot separate physical dependence from psychological dependence.

Drug dependence is the body can only function normally in the presence of a drug. If the body is denied that drug, it will react. This is known as withdrawal.

One factor leading to the opioid crisis is prescribing narcotics for pain that can agents. Non-narcotic pain relievers include acetaminophen, NSAIDs (Motrin and others), as well as antidepressants (Elavil and others), and anticonvulsants (gabapentin and Lyrica).

There is actually a “stepped-care”

pain, location of pain, and whether pain is acute or chronic are important to know.

So, for example, nerve pain as in sciatica, may best be treated with an antidepressant.

In fact, narcotics are in treating nerve pain, aches, low back pain, jaw pain, and irritable bowel syndrome.

A second factor leading to the opioid crisis is in part due to use of long-acting narThere is no proof that long acting narcotics overdose is two-times greater with long acting than with shorter acting narcotics.

a few other factors contributing to the opioid crisis. I will also discuss a three-pronged approach to deal with the crisis.

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Celebrating

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Health & Lifestyle Expo for Women Thursday, April 26, 5 – 8 p.m.

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Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz

It’s our big 10 year anniversary, and you’re invited! Help us celebrate a decade of bringing our local ladies the best health and wellness information and resources the community has to offer. This night is all about YOU.

Offered at NO CHARGE. Register early! Visit mysantacruzdoctor.org to register.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Validated parking across the street!

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