Scotts Valley Times: October 2018

Serving Our Community For Over 25 Years • Scotts Valley, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek & Felton

October 2018 • Vol 21 No. 10 • www.tpgonlinedaily.com

32nd Annual Open Studios

This October, join us for the 32nd annual Open Studios, a free self-guided tour that invites the public into 310 artist studios working in dozens of mediums across Santa Cruz County.

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Major Town Center Hurdle Cleared!

Measure A Parcel Tax

To Protect the Value of a Great Education in Scotts Valley

By Derek Timm The success of the Scotts Valley Unified School District is the envy of the rest of Santa Cruz County. Ninety-Six percent (96%) of Scotts Valley students graduate from high school

and 95% go on to college. Our schools have won numerous state and nationwide awards, but Scotts Valley schools are in threatened by low funding. ... continues on page 4

The Santa Cruz City Council has agreed to sell the last 8.15 acres of the former Skypark Airport in Scotts Valley to a developer for $8.5 Million. The Sale is to Scotts Valley Town Green Land LLC, whose bid to create a mixed-use development on about 15 acres along Scotts Valley’s Mount Hermon Road one of the busiest streets in Santa Cruz County.

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Measure A Parcel Tax by Derek Timm

Community News

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Major Town Center Hurdle Cleared!

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Scotts Valley City Council Election

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October is Art Month on the Central Coast • Making Environmental Science Accessible

10 Local Measures on the Nov. 6 Ballot – A, G, H, N 15 32nd Annual Open Studios

Local Sports

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Valley High Schools Scoreboard

18 Stanford Cross Country Invitational – Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley Results

Scotts Valley Chamber News • Pages 11-14

11 Red Ribbon Ceremony 4th Anniversary Accurate Finance Group • Scotts Valley Community Awards: Submit your Nominations Today! • Calendar of Upcoming Events 12 Free Informational Breakfast on Measure A – Save Our Schools, by Derek Timm • Business Networking Mixer at Malone’s Grille 13 New Member Spotlight: Alternative Legal Services 14 Chamber Selects Artist for 2019-2020 Decal – Ann Elizabeth Thiermann

Monthly Horoscope • Page 18 – Your October Horoscope

Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 20, 21

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Measure A is the solution. Voting Yes on Measure A will protect Scotts Valley Did you know that Scotts Valley schools’ key academics and teachers by: • Preventing cuts to core programs in Schools reduced 9 teaching positions and science, technology, reading, writing, cut great programs this year? Due to an math and the arts inequitable funding across all grades formula that leaves Measure A • Retaining our Scotts Valley Schools Scotts Valley Unified School nationally-recognized with almost no supDistrict $108 per Year Special Tax teachers plemental funds, our on Real Property • Keeping up schools are the lowest Two-Thirds (66.7%) Vote to pass with technology now funded in Santa evy of a parcel tax for five (5) and in the future Cruz County and years beginning July 1, 2019 at a Voting Yes on A almost the last in the rate of $108 per year on each parcel is a great investment State. Despite heroic within the School District raising in your property fundraising efforts approximately $820,000 annually and community. by our community, in funding for the District with an Our award-winning the base funding exemption for seniors and with schools help keep our amount (which is annual citizens’ oversight. property values up in only at the 2007/08 A “YES” vote on Measure A is a vote Scotts Valley, while level) is simply too to approve the special parcel tax. ensuring a bright low. If SVUSD does A “NO” vote on Measure A is a vote future for our kids. It not secure additional against the special parcel tax. is no coincidence that funding, it will be the same City with forced to make catastrophic cuts, eliminating more teachers the top schools also has the lowest crime rates in the county. Measure A will help and programs.

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100% of the money will stay with Scotts Valley Schools, and funds will not be used for administrator’s salaries/pensions or buildings. The parcel tax will last only 5 years and will cost $108 per year.

Senior Citizens and those receiving SSI Disability benefits qualify for a permanent exemption.

Measure A is endorsed by both the Republican and Democratic parties in our County, and leaders you trust, including all members of the City Council, our local County Supervisor, our entire School Board and many more.

Want to support Measure A? There will be a community day at Club Active (in the Enterprise Center) on October 6 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (with free Togo’s lunch at 11:30 a.m.) and fun athletic classes open to the public. n ••• Please help preserve our future and vote yes on Measure A. For more information on Measure A and the Community Day event, visit our website: www.SOSSV.net

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Major Town Center Hurdle Cleared!

T he Santa Cruz City Council has agreed to sell the last 8.15 acres of the former Skypark Airport in Scotts Valley to a developer for $8.5 Million. The Sale is to Scotts Valley Town Green Land LLC, whose bid to create a mixed-use development on about 15 acres along Scotts Valley’s Mount Hermon Road one of the busiest streets in Santa Cruz County. This caps an effort more

than 20 years in the making of Scotts Valley’s Town Center Project.

The developers and the City of Scotts Valley’s vision is to build a $180 million Town Center fronting on Mount Hermon Road. The sale of the property owned by the city of Santa Cruz, is crucial to bring the project to realization and was appraised at $8.3 million last year and will be sold “as

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is” meaning the buyer would be responsible for any cleanup.

Palisade Builders of Campbell with Chris Foley of Ground Matrix of San Francisco, working with Doug Ross of Palisade Builders in Campbell and Santa Cruz developer Owen Lawlor, formed the buyer, Scotts Valley Town Green Land LLC. The 8.15 acres are between the U.S. Postal Service and where Scotts Valley developer Corbett Wright is to build both a Starbucks with a drive through and a brewpub restaurant called “The Hangar.”

The city of Scotts Valley sold Wright the 1.5 acres for $520,000 after incurring expenses for soil remediation, building demolition and decommissioning a well.

The original 2008 Town Center plan covered 58 acres with 300 housing units, parking for 1,475 cars, a town green and an what is now agreed as an overly ambitions 310,000 square feet of retail given changing shopping habits in the 10 years since then.

In March, the Scotts Valley City Council chose Palisade Builders as the preferred developer for its current vision of 288 housing units, 32,000 square feet of

restaurant, market hall and retail space, a town green and parking garages.

The council has now given the developer 120 days to produce a site plan showing demolition and construction, types of uses, proposed square footage, ingress and egress for people on foot and in cars, potential tenants and financial projections.

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Scotts Valley City Council Election F or the Scotts Valley City Council there are two (2) seats up for election with three (3) candidates. Running for re-election are incumbents Stephany Aguilar and Jim Reed. Running for the City Council for the first time is Derek Timm.

The Scotts Valley Times is devoted to the task of informing the voters rather than endorsing a particular person for the office. We asked each of the candidates to answer two (2) questions; two responded, Stephany Aguilar and Derek Timm. Here are the two questions and their answers:

Do you support population growth within the city through further residential development?

Stephany Aguilar: One of the many important responsibilities I have as a city council member is guiding the physical growth of our community through our established General Plan. Planning includes a broad range of activities, including determining how land will be used, how to provide infrastructure and services to those uses, and what the built environment will look like. As a city, our planning and community development have far reaching impacts on the health, safety, and welfare of our residents. Economic vitality, environmental health and quality of life are all influenced by land use and design decisions. It is within the guidelines of our existing General Plan and State Certified Housing Element, that I see the planned growth of Scotts Valley’s housing, and that of our economic vitality and environmental health.

Derek Timm: I’m proud to call Scotts Valley home. If elected, I will continue to work hard to preserve and protect the small-town charm we love. Growth is a key issue facing the city. We have to manage growth so it happens in a way that protects what we all love about Scotts Valley. A certain amount of growth is mandated by the state, and I believe we can do it in a responsible way.

I see my role as a conduit for what the people want. The public should be included in the decision-making process, and I desire to see more outreach around residential development and improved visibility and input by the public.

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discussion, you end up with a better project that meets more of the community’s goals.

I currently sit on the General Plan committee for the City, and we have had over 1,000 responses from the public on what we need our focus to be in Scotts Valley. People want a town center, but they also want to see our open space protected.

I will work together to make sure these goals are met in a way that is responsible for future generations.

What should be the next “big thing” for Scotts Valley?

Derek Timm: Scotts Valley has so much going for it as a town, but it is not a place that tourists nor the rest of our County come to eat, shop or play. We need to promote our parks and trail systems, and tie those in with shopping and dining opportunities. We have a once in a generation opportunity in the Town Center to create a family friendly destination that really doesn’t exist elsewhere in the Countyand we need to get it right.

If we succeed, it will help the tax base that is struggling in our City right now, and help fund our police, infrastructure, parks and so much more. It will also help fulfill the promise of what Scotts Valley deserves to be. As a community leader, I have demonstrated my ability to bring people together around issues we all care about. I believe if we work as a community by putting Scotts Valley first - we will not only protect what we love about Scotts Valley, but solve many of our City’s financial issues in the process.

Stephany Aguilar: The next “big thing” is that we remain diligent in determining how we guide the growth and economic stability of Scotts Valley! Within those parameters we must support our businesses, work to stimulate economic growth, continue to maintain a strong public safety sector and collaborate to maintain and enhance our revenues. n

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COMMUNITY Briefs October is Art Month on the Central Coast First Thursday Art Walk at Capitola Mall pen Studios are available every weekend in October on the Central Coast. Kick off your art experience with a visit to First Thursday Art Walk at Capitola Mall. 5:30-8:00 p.m. October 4. Don’t have time to drive from venue to venue? Visit the Mall and Walk inside, one stop, see a dozen or more artists.

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Local Measures on the Nov. 6 Ballot Measure A

Scotts Valley Unified School District $108 per Year Special Tax on Real Property Two-Thirds (66.7%) Vote to pass evy of a parcel tax for five (5) years beginning July 1, 2019 at a rate of $108.00 per year on each parcel within the School District raising approximately $820,000 annually in funding for the District with an exemption for seniors and with annual citizens’ oversight.

A “YES” vote on Measure A is a vote to approve the special parcel tax.

A “NO” vote on Measure A is a vote against the special parcel tax.

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Measure G

Santa Cruz County 1/2-Cent Sales Tax Majority (50%) Vote to pass Unincorporated Area ne-half cent sales tax on retail transactions in the unincorporated area of the County for twelve years providing approximately $5,750,000 annually, subject to annual audits and independent citizens oversight. If approved by the voters, this measure would increase the total sales tax rate in the unincorporated area to 9.00% for 12 years and the County would receive an additional one-half percent (1/2%) for general County services.

A “YES” vote on Measure G is a vote to approve the increase in the sales tax.

A “NO” vote on Measure G is a vote against the increase in the sales tax.

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Measure H

Santa Cruz County $140 Million Affordable Housing Bond Two-Thirds (66.7%) Vote to pass llows County of Santa Cruz to issue up to $140,000,000 ($140 Million) in general obligation bonds, with an additional estimated levy of $16.77 per $100,000

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of assessed valuation, generating approximately $8,600,000 annually through maturity, subject to independent citizen oversight and regular audits.

Measure H is a 35-year bond measure and will cost property owners ~ $273,768,000 with interest. Measure H does not exempt seniors.

A “YES” vote on Measure H authorizes the issuance and sale of up to $140,000,000 in general obligation bonds to be secured by property taxes on property located within the County.

A “NO” vote on Measure H will not authorize the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds.

Measure N

City of Scotts Valley Transient Occupancy Tax Increase From 10% to 11% Majority (50%) Vote to pass special tax measure paid only by hotel and short-term rental guests. Increasing transient occupancy taxes from 10% to 11% providing approximately $230,000 per year.

If approved by the voters, the new tax rate would become effective January 1, 2019.

A “YES” vote on Measure N is a vote to approve the Transient Occupancy Tax Increase.

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uilding Contractors now have accounting specialists in Scotts-Valley-Based AFG! Construction is booming and the need for specialized accounting and bookkeeping is now being met

by Scotts-Valley-Based Accurate Finance Group (AFG). Though it’s been open for four (4) years, AFG is performing its official ribbon cutting celebration Thursday, October 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at their location at 125 Bethany Drive. All are invited to come enjoy some pie and apple cider.

Owner Karen Stebbins has a heart for helping contractors keep their finances in order. She learned

the nuances of construction bookkeeping at a small family-owned business, and later, applied her skills as financial controller at one of the largest construction firms in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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handle the specialty work, clean up the messes, and keep contractors building instead of hassling with the books.”

AFG focuses only on construction accounting services. “Our experts handle job costing, bills, invoices for customers, certified payroll, all audits, everything involved with construction bookkeeping,” says Karen. “We also provide secure cloud access so owners can see the books at any time, anywhere.”

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“We are hiring!” she says with a smile.

Local contractors and firms can request a free 30 minute consultation at http://www. accuratefinancegroup.com or call (831) 515-8383 or email info@ accuratefinancegroup.com “From a box of receipts to payroll and job costing for state-wide multi-site projects, AFG is here to handle the accounting work and keep contractors building and bidding successfully,” says Karen. “We hope to meet you soon!”

Scotts Valley Community Awards: Submit your Nominations Today!

Deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 10

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he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce seeks your assistance in recognizing the people and businesses that make our Community such a special place. Please send us your 2018 nominations for outstanding businesses and individuals, per the categories listed below: We are looking for nominations in the following categories: • Alvin Scarborough Memorial Man Of The Year • Annette Marcum Memorial Woman Of The Year • Youth Of The Year • Educator Of The Year • Business Of The Year

• Organization Of The Year • Claire Hodgin Memorial Beautification Of Scotts Valley Criteria for nomination • Each nominee must have made a valuable contribution to Scotts Valley • It may be in the previous year or over a period of time which you will specify

• A business of the year nominee must be a current Scotts Valley Chamber member • An individual may live or work outside the city limits, but their contribution must be within Scotts Valley • Youth of the year nominee must be of High School age ••• Nominating is quick and easy!

1) Go online to https://www.scottsvalley chamber.com/awards-dinner/ or 2) Email your nominations to dreber@scotts valleychamber.com

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Calendar of Upcoming Events

Entire Community is Welcome – Join Us! Thursday October 11

• Four Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Celebration 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Accurate Finance Group 125 Bethany Drive #11, SV

Thursday October 18 • Save Our Schools Informational Breakfast 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Kiss Café 915 Disc Drive, SV

Thursday October 25

• Business Networking Mixer at Malone’s Grille 5:30-7:00 p.m.

‘Meet Your Local Kaiser Rep’ – Kaiser Permanente Malone’s Grille 4402 Scotts Valley Drive, SV

Thursday November 8 • SCORE Workshop Breakfast 7:30-9:00 a.m.

Kiss Café 915 Disc Drive, SV

Thursday December 6 • Grand Opening / Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 5:30-7:00 p.m.

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• Multi-Chamber Mixer 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

Free Informational Breakfast on Measure A Save Our Schools - Derek Timm Thursday, October 18 at 7:30-9:00 a.m. Kiss Café, 915 Disc Drive

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oin us for a free breakfast for a presentation by, Campaign Manager, Derek Timm who founded Save Our Schools Scotts Valley eight years ago to combat the lack of state funding for our schools, and led two successful campaigns: Measure K to retain teachers and keep class sizes

manageable, and Measure A allowing us to rebuild the aging middle school.

This free breakfast will be sponsored by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce and Scotts Valley Property Management. Seating will be limited so please make sure to RSVP to info@scottsvalleychamber.com or call 831-438-1010 In his role as Derek Timm President of the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation, he helped to raise nearly $1 million to fund school libraries, expand counseling services, provide technology in the classroom, and underwrite advanced teacher training.

He is Chair of the Scotts Valley Planning Commission and Candidate for City Council.

The State’s funding formulas endanger our schools. Sacramento deci-

sions make Scotts Valley Unified School District the 9th lowest funded (out of 344) K-12 district statewide and the lowest in Santa Cruz County. Indeed, while every o t h e r school district in the County was able to give their teachers modest pay raises, the Scotts Valley School District had to eliminate nine teaching positions this past year.

You will learn: • How does Measure A save our schools?

• How much does Measure A cost?

• Where will the funds go?

••• Please RSVP at info@scottsvalleychamber. com or call 831-438-1010

Business Networking Mixer at Malone’s Grille

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Thursday, October 25, 5:30-7:00 p.m. • Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente

lease join us for the October Scotts Valley Chamber mixer at Malone’s Bar & Grill and be among the first to

learn about several exciting developments coming to Kaiser’s Scotts Valley medical facility and Santa Cruz County.

Dreaming Up the Ideal Retirement Is Your Job. Helping You Get There Is Ours.

To learn more about why Edward Jones makes sense for you, call or visit a financial advisor today.

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Since opening our doors in Santa Cruz County in 2017, Kaiser Permanente has grown from approximately 5,000 members to approximately 30,000 members. During that time, we have added physicians and services and continue to grow throughout Santa Cruz County. We offer convenient locations in Scotts Valley, downtown Santa Cruz and Watsonville.

As part of our commitment to the community and in addressing social determinants of health, last year alone we contributed $1 Million to various Santa Cruz County community non-profit organizations and $2 Billion nationwide.

Our integrated Healthcare model has been constantly improved upon over the past 75 years and continues to be the

model other health plans aspire to. High quality rated healthcare, access to care, award winning facilities and commitment to the community are just a few reasons Kaiser Permanente is becoming the choice of Santa Cruz County.

••• Scotts Valley Medical Offices 5615 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley, 831-430-2700

Last year alone Kaiser Permanente® contributed $1 Million to various Santa Cruz County community nonprofit organizations.

Scotts Valley Chamber News

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New Member Spotlight: Alternative Legal Services

ill Chambers of Alternative Legal Services is happy to announce the association of Pamela Morgan, LDA Alternative Legal Services has been offering the community Divorce, Custody, Support modifications with no-court divorce assistance since 1997. Expanding services now include Estate Planning Trusts, Wills, Deeds, Amendments, with Probate and Trust Administration assistance.

Jill and Pam offer reasonably priced document preparation, including guidance through the sometimes confusing and complicated legal document process with excellent, professional customer service.

They both strongly believe in investing and supporting their community and are excited to be offering cost-effective legal services to Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley.

Jill Chambers earned her American Bar accredited Paralegal Certificate in 1994. After starting her career as a paralegal, she recognized a tremendous need for affordable legal assistance and opened ALS in 1998. She has helped countless people achieve their legal needs without ever having to step foot in a courtroom.

Pamela Morgan worked with Santa Cruz attorneys over 30 years, gaining a wealth of experience in civil litigation, estate planning with probate administration and real property law. She obtained her Paralegal degree from UC Santa Cruz Extension in 1985. In 2017, Pam stepped out on her own offering Trust Packages and associated end-of-life legal documents.

Pam has held a Notary Public Commission active since 1978.

Under California law, certain types

of legal services can be performed by Legal Document Assistants (LDAs). LDAs provide self-help assistance to members of the public who are representing themselves in legal matters. LDA’s are now permitted

Jill and Pam offer reasonably priced document preparation, including guidance through the sometimes confusing and complicated legal document process with excellent, professional customer service. They both strongly believe in investing and supporting their community and are excited to be offering cost-effective legal services to Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley.

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to: 1) prepare legal documents; 2) provide attorney-authored general information and published legal documents; and 3) file and serve documents at the direction of the client.

••• Alternative Legal Services is located at 6332 Highway 9, Felton (corner of Graham Hill & Hwy 9), (831) 704-2166

245-Y Mt. Hermon Road Scotts Valley, CA (831) 438-1844 www.santacruzgold.com

HEMERA COLLECTION

Scotts Valley Chamber News

Chamber Selects Artist for 2019-2020 Decal

Ann Elizabeth Thiermann — Titled Glenwood Preserve

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hamber Decal Painting is called to both visit parks they’ve never seen Glenwood Preserve. It is part and experience new views of familiar areas. The gallery of her Pathways features views as Through Our Parks Series.

The pieces showcase far north as Big Over 50 paintings — prolocal flora and fauna, Basin down to duced during the past five explore the interconSunset Beach in years — will showcase the nectedness of our parks Watsonville.

The many paths and waterways and entice viewers to lion’s share of works that flow throughout Santa will be on display at Cruz County and some into both visit parks they’ve the Museum, along the Monterey Bay Marine never seen and with Thiermann’s Sanctuary. experience new views new book featuring The pieces showcase of familiar areas. additional paintings local flora and fauna, with extended text explore the interconnectedness of our parks and entice viewers on local and natural history.

••• Ann is a highly sought-after muralist for natural history museums, an awardwinning landscape and figurative painter in both pastel and acrylic, and an experienced Cabrillo-college educator. Twelve of Thiermann’s seventy California murals are peppered throughout Santa Cruz, from the landscape and historic murals downtown to the Native American murals at UCSC, the Mission and the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History to several playful utility boxes. Ann’s galleries of work, upcoming classes, and shows are featured at annthiermann.com.

2018 Arts Council Open Studios tour: visit Ann’s Aptos studio, (#59), 662 Cathedral Dr., Oct 5,6, and 20, 21, 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Enjoy new impressionistic paintings from France and Santa Cruz plus learn about her upcoming French Picnic Art Tour, June 2019.

Also on view, October 6 2018 to Jan 6 2019: Pathways Through our Parks, Ann’s newest exhibit at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, santacruzmuseum.org.

This series of pastel and acrylic paintings highlights 30 of Santa Cruz’s parks, open spaces and beaches in different seasons and lighting conditions.

About Ann Elizabeth Thiermann, MFA

FIXING LEAKS

SAVES MONEY Check your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter reading changed at all, there is probably a leak in your water system that is your responsibility to repair.

Don’t know how to read your meter? Contact the District: (831) 438-2363 or contact@svwd.org.

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District staff can make free house calls to help look for leaks and to check meters, toilets and water pressure.

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Open Studios

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Free self-guided art tour First Three Weekends In October SANTA CRUZ — This October, join us for the 32nd annual Open Studios, a free self-guided tour that invites the public into 310 artist studios working in dozens of mediums across Santa Cruz County.

There are seasoned artists who’ve participated since 1986, talented newcomers, and makers and creators of all kinds. Neighbors, friends, collectors and art lovers are invited to meet the artists, see their creative process up close, and

buy art directly from the source.

“Santa Cruz County is a magnet for creative people, and Open Studios is a moment when that creativity becomes visible, when artists in every neighborhood throughout the County open their doors to art-lovers, neighbors and friends,” said Ann Ostermann, Open Studios Director for

Arts Council Santa Cruz County. “It takes a lot of planning and nerve on the part of our participating artists and it’s a joy to see it pay off with art sales and new relationships formed, old friends reunited, and neighbors getting to know each other.”

A program of Arts Council Santa Cruz County, Open Studios takes place the first PRESENTING SPONSOR

three weekends of October, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Studios are divided between North and South County (with the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor as the dividing point) on the following schedule: • Oct. 6-7: South County artists • Oct. 13-14: North County artists • Oct. 21-22: All County weekend featuring select artists.

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Handcrafted glass art pumpkins, from very small to centerpiece size.

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PG&E’s Community Wildfire Safety Program

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By Bruce McPherson, County Supervisor 5th District

any San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley residents have called or sent email to our office during the last several weeks concerned about how and when PG&E will remove or trim trees as part of the utility’s Community Wildfire Safety Program. Let me assure you, I share those concerns and have been working with my colleagues at the County to understand the rapidly changing situation and how we can best keep you informed.

In June, PG&E representatives gave a presentation to the Board of Supervisors about the Community Wildfire Safety Program, which includes enhanced trimming and removal of trees to reduce fire danger around PG&E infrastructure and potentially shutting off power during extreme conditions.

We don’t argue PG&E has a responsibility—actually a mandate from its state regulator—to reduce harm in light of the historically devastating fires in Sonoma and Napa counties in 2017.

Conditions in the San Lorenzo Valley in particular present extreme danger for wildfire.

What we are concerned about is the manner in which PG&E has communicated about the scope and timing of its program so far, and its representation to private property owners about their options.

After saying there was no implementation timeline in June, PG&E set up a basecamp in Scotts Valley’s Skypark in early September as a staging ground for Wildfire Safety operations. The lack of public outreach before the basecamp was established has contributed to a climate of confusion and suspicion that was then exacerbated by stories shared with our office about negative interactions between vegetation crews and private property owners.

The California Public Utilities Commission has given PG&E the authority

to perform enhanced vegetation control, but PG&E is still obligated to contact private property owners and obtain consent prior to removing or trimming vegetation outside the standard 4-foot clearance. Residents have the ability to refuse or negotiate, though PG&E may ask them to sign a statement to that effect and continue trying to educate property owners about the vegetation removal program. However, the County has obtained assurances that crews will not threaten residents with power shut-off if they refuse to let trees be trimmed to removed. If residents have experiences that are different than what is described above, please contact our office and we will forward the concerns to PG&E. In addition to what happens on private property, we also are concerned about the level of environmental review required of PG&E in order to receive a permit to work in the County’s right of way. At the time of this writing, the County Counsel’s office remains in negotiation with PG&E, and the Board of Supervisors is leaving all its options open.

The point is not to take a combative posture with PG&E. It is simply to strike a balance between keeping our community safe from the threat of wildfire while preserving the breathtaking beauty of our county. A thoughtful, environmentally sensitive wildfire safety program is OK. Excessive clearing in our beautiful Valley is not.

We do not know the full scope of the program, countywide or in the 5th District, but the work is expected to last several months. In terms of preparing for the possibility of temporarily shutting off power as a preventative measure to reduce fire risk, PG&E recommends ensuring the utility has the most up-to-date contact information for customers, as well as any details about medical vulnerabilities that could be made worse by losing power.

Being able to warn customers before power is cut is critical to PG&E‘s ability to minimize impacts.

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“Open Studios” from page 15 Many ways to plan your tour and they’re all FREE! Whether this is your first Open Studios or you’ve been attending for years, here are a few easy strategies for finding your way: Pick up a FREE Artist Guide at Good Times drop off points throughout the County after Sept. 17. Find artists in your neighborhood, by medium, or simply browse through the guide and find artwork that captures your eye. If you can’t find a guide out in the wild, stop by the Arts Council offices at 1070 River Street in Santa Cruz during open hours — we’ll have a stack here through Oct. 22.

Download the FREE app — available Oct. 1 on iTunes & Google Play (search for “Open Studios Art Tour”). You can mark favorite artists in the app, map their location, and then build a tour around that.

Follow the green signs. During Open Studios weekends you’ll see lime green signs with artist names and arrows all over the county.

Please consider every Open Studios sign as your own personal invitation.

Follow the signs and enter a studio.

Check out the Preview Exhibit at Santa Cruz Art League, featuring artwork from nearly all of the participating artists.

Open Sept. 29 through Oct. 21 it’s a great way to discover artists and plan your tour from there. Pop into the gallery, find artwork that intrigues you, and make a note of which studios you want to visit from there. Meet the artists at the public reception Sunday, Sept. 30 from 3–6 p.m.

If you’re interested in rural studios, visit the Satellite Preview Exhibit at the R. Blitzer Gallery, 2801 Mission Street in Santa Cruz. This exhibit features work by artists in remote areas throughout the county, including Bonny Doon, Corralitos, Felton and more. The Satellite Exhibit opens on Oct. 5 as part of the First Friday

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Times Publishing Group, Inc. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

October begins with your social scene turned up to 11! You might be impressed, and even a bit surprised, with the intensity of the social interactions you experience. Mid-month could bring some personal issues into the light, ones that you aren’t quite ready to deal with. It’s okay to wait until you’re more comfortable to reveal anything deeply personal. Just remember that the people you’ve chosen to surround yourself with are on your side. Later in the month, your strong will is on display, making it an excellent time to push a project through to completion. You’re about to plow right through any barricades that have been in your way!

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Patience is a virtue, and even though you are usually in a hurry, early in the month you will find it is important to slow down and reflect. Use your downtime to go over financial matters that need your attention. Your pace returns to normal (i.e.: full speed) mid-month, so make sure you pay closer attention to what’s happening around you. A miscommunication due to rushing could lead to disaster. Details are important. The harder you work, the more fun you’ll have at the end of October.

Is this the magical combination you’ve been looking for? Following your bliss has never been more lucrative!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Your life is settling into a nice balance early in the month, giving you a nice jumping-off point for work projects, personal growth, and new relationships. But as you move into mid-October, you may find some tension in a close relationship, be it friendly, romantic or in the bedroom. Whatever the source, it’s important to address it now, or you might never get past the problem. Late in the month your work ethic comes to the fore, helping you push through an important project. People around you not taking the job seriously are not worth coddling; better to do the work yourself.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Uncomfortable thoughts rear their heads as October begins, uncomfortable thoughts you haven’t wanted to think about in a while. The longer you dwell on them, the darker they could get, but shining a light there will benefit you in the long run. Mid-month could see you struggling in a close relationship, especially since you’re much more intent on talking. Communication is only effective if you both listen to each other. Late in the month surprises are a good thing. Whatever comes along, regardless of how unusual, may lead to something important and positive.

Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley Results

Scotts Valley Boys Win Division 4 cotts Valley junior Mitch Ross took 6th place leading the Scotts Valley High boys cross country team to its division win at the Stanford Cross Country Invitational Saturday, Sep 29.

Ross ran the 5-kilometer run on Stanford Golf Course in 16:10 as the Falcons low of 70 points won Division 4.

Jeremy Kain was 14th (16:37.50), Darren

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Mudge was 16th (16:40.20), Logan Ross was 20th (16:48.60) and Patrick Goodrich finished 22nd (16:51.50).

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Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

It’s hard to maintain high energy as the month begins. You’re not used to dealing with hard truths most of the time, but finding a way to push through as you search for your emotional center could result in growth. Drama rears its ugly head mid-month, leaving you on the verge of acting out of character. If remaining calm is impossible, reach out to someone close to you for help. Your emotions are intense as you near the end of October. You aren’t interested in spending time with anyone who isn’t willing to be 100 percent real with you. Your love life may either grow stronger or become strained, but your integrity is important.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

A sense of balance comes over you early in the month, helping you find your footing. It’s a good time to accept any help that’s offered. Your confidence is rising mid-October, helping you chat with anyone about almost anything, making it a great time for activities like shopping; who knows what deal you might end up making! As the month comes to a close, your confidence remains strong, and any new thoughts are starting to mold into solid ideas. Forming a plan to build on those ideas is the next step.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

The beginning of October brings a sense of foreboding, leaving you a bit nervous. It probably isn’t the best time to start anything new, especially related to your finances. Your emotions are on edge mid-month. If something has been causing stress in a current relationship, this is an important time to bring it out into the open. It won’t be easy, but revelations will help your relationship move forward. Late in the month everything seems to be raw, positive and negative feelings warring with each other. Enjoy the positive experience, and let any tears flow; you probably won’t be able to control your emotions, and you’ll feel better when they calm down if you didn’t fight them.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

You’re in a thoughtful mood early in the month, with some big ideas coming to the forefront. Make sure you write them all down, but be methodical as you begin to make changes. Mid-month brings our your temper; the feeling of being rushed could make it even worse. Try not to let anyone pressure you into something, but do your best not to explode. Your patience returns as you come to the end of October, making it the perfect time to work on anything that’s been on hold. You also find it easier to chat or try something new, making this Halloween a good one to go out.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Your life feels like it’s out of control as the month begins. Anything could be in chaos: Projects, relationships, etc. Pay close attention to anything you just concluded. It may not be as done as you thing. But you need to be in control by mid-October. Be careful of new conflicts, especially with people who have authority over you. Still, it’s also a good time deal with any romantic thoughts you’ve been holding back. Whatever stress holding them in has been causing will be released, regardless of the result. Good news is in the air at the end of the month; your worst problem might be figuring out how to celebrate!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

Compromise is in the air as October begins. Decisions may be more difficult as you meet others halfway, but your ability to weigh the positives against the negatives helps you make the right choice eventually. Your investigative urges seem to be heightened mid-month, but be sure you are ready to find what you’re looking for. Sometimes it’s best to leave mysteries hidden. The end of the month brings a light, positive atmosphere. You could meet some wonderful new friends and colleagues these few days. You may feel a bit self conscious being so outgoing, but it’s better than the alternative.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

You find yourself in a mood as the month begins. Your curiosity is burning in your brain, and nothing is going to stop you from learning that which you want to know. But beware the consequences of any unhealthy tactics you use to learn your truths. Your intensity fades mid-month, making it easier to communicate honestly with those around you. You may not be able to express everything you want to, but getting what you can out there will be liberating. Late in October you find yourself happy and positive. The world is bright as you feel that all will turn out okay.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

It’s time to figure things out as the month begins. Everything is on the table: your finances, your relationships, your work, everything is up for reevaluation. Explore all the possibilities. Mid-October you find yourself ready to look at new things, even as you find the time to conclude old things. Meet new people, finish projects, buy something new, maybe even end a relationship if the time is right. Everything isn’t meant to last forever, but something new is always around the corner. As the month ends, you find yourself in an accommodating mood. But as you help other people with your time and compromises, don’t forget about your own needs.

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ACROSS

1. Rodeo garb 6. Prefix for prior 9. a.k.a. leaf cabbage 13. Conversation starter 14. “____ the land of the free ...”

15. Drunks 16. Tree in Latin 17. Exec’s degree 18. Full of emotion, in slang 19. *Meeting at Appomattox Court House 21. *Major Civil War issue 23. Sun in Mexico 24. Recover 25. *It was split during the Civil War

28. ____book 30. Be in the right place 35. Botticelli’s Venus, e.g.

37. Soccer ____, pl.

39. Excessive sternness 40. Orthodox artwork 41. Homeless cat’s home 43. Presented at customs 44. Galactic path 46. Desperate 47. Like never-losing Steven 48. Vital 50. Grannies 52. “C’____ la vie!”

53. “At ____, soldier” 55. Casual attire 57. *Spielberg’s 2012 movie 61. *”American Nightingale” 64. Remote in manner 65. Between Fla. and Miss.

11. Displeasure on one’s face 12. Grammy of sports 15. Melville’s “Pequod,” e.g.

20. “Is Your Mama a ____?”

22. Dr. Frankenstein’s workplace 24. Bottom of a dress 25. *Divided, it cannot stand 26. Sugar in Paris DOWN 27. PDF reader 1. Repeated Cuban dance 29. *”____ Mountain,” step Charles Frazier’s novel 2. Flavor-giving plant 31. Like SNL 3. “Fantastic Four” star 32. Nose of a missile 4. Land chunks 33. Olfactory organs 5. Somewhat 34. *General and post6. Fleshy fruit Civil War President 7. *Johnny’s other 36. Children’s author ____ nickname Blyton 8. Clear the chalkboard 38. “Will be” in Doris Day 9. Chicken ____ song 10. Initial stake 42. Busybody, in Yiddish 67. IRS’ threat 69. Middle Eastern rice dish 70. Hi-____ graphics 71. Part of a whole 72. ____ Mall, in London 73. Cry of horror in comics 74. Ruhr’s industrial center

45. Start a hole 49. Indian restaurant staple 51. Colorful Mexican wrap 54. Animal catcher 56. Lady’s pocketbooks 57. Nordic native 58. Pelvic parts 59. Steelers’s Chuck 60. *___ Torpedo, used

by Confederacy against steam engines 61. Lounge, like in the sun 62. Words from Wordsworth 63. French Riviera city 66. *Commander of the Confederate States Army 68. Base of the decimal system © Statepoint Media

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COMmUNITY CALeNDAR Beginning Strings for violin, viola and cello will be offered on Fridays, 4pm-5:15pm. Students must provide their own instruments.

For more information contact Nancy Kvam: Cabrillo Youth Strings (831) 479-6101 or (831) 426-6443.

Ongoing Events

Saturday October 13 24th Annual Lobster Feed Fundraiser!

Lobsters served 4:30 to 8:00 p.m., Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Picnic Area 1 Proceeds go to support environmental and cultural education programs at Henry Cowell and Big Basin Redwoods State Parks. Complete buffet dinner in the forest, non-alcoholic drinks, and live entertainment.

Two (2) alcoholic beverages included in General Admission Ticket. Alcoholic beverages, reserved table and one premium raffle ticket included in VIP Ticket.

General Admission Tickets - $85. VIP Tickets - $125 Call (831) 335-3174 for availability.

Weekdays CASA Orientations to Become Advocates for Children CASA empowers volunteers to directly influence life-changing decisions affecting children in foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected.

More info www.casaof santacruz.org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102 Mondays Pajaro Valley Toastmasters 6-7 p.m. Old City Council Chamber, 250 Main Street, Watsonville Come join a dynamic, supportive group of people at all levels of experience from beginners to more advanced.

We’re here to help you discover your voice and share it effectively. Everyone is welcome!

For more info: (831) 663-1628 or (831)783-8047.

Caregiver Support Group 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Commercial Crossing, Santa Cruz Katz Cancer Center, PAMF and Hospice of Santa Cruz County invite you to attend a Caregiver Support Group for those caring for someone with a serious illness. When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge for the entire family. In this ongoing support group, we will share stories, learn tools for coping and receive support from people who care.

Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz County Grief Support Program.

(831) 430-3078 Second Mondays Invisible/Alienated Grandparents Support Group

Announcements Friendship Put to Music! lasses every Thursday night starting January 7th at 6:30 p.m. at the New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. For more information call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 2:30 - 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 10707 Soquel Dr, Aptos 726-7053 or email at caller4u@att.net Led by Dr. Pat Hanson author of Invisible Grandparents: Leave a Legacy of Love Whether You Can Be There or Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Not this will be a safe structured environment for sharing Symphony stories if you so choose, and learning healthy ways to The Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you deal with separation from anyone. Co-sponsored by love music and want to be involved, please call (831) 646-8511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org for more Alienated Grandparents Anonymous www.AGA-FL.org a national organization that provide information and information. support to grandparents who feel alienated or estranged Cabrillo Youth Strings/ to their grandchildren.

Questions: pat@invisiblegrand parent.com • (831) 601-9195 Suzuki Music Program A new entry-level String Orchestra class 4th- 6th Grade http://facebook.com/invisible grandparent 20 / October 2018 / Scotts Valley Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

LEO’s Haven Groundbreaking Saturday October 13 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Chanticleer Park, 1975 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz Join your community in celebrating the LEO’s Haven Groundbreaking!

The ceremonies will be followed with a family friendly fall festival, featuring food trucks, music, oversized lawn games, an appearance by MavRik from the SC Warriors, a free book giveaway by Live Like Coco, and more!

You won’t want to miss it!

Third Monday each month Stitchers By The Sea Meetings 7 p.m., St. Stephens Lutheran Church, 2500 Soquel Ave, SC. Stitchers-by-the-Sea, the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, holds regular meetings open to the public each month. No admission fees.

snack bar available. First Tuesday of each month is special $25 buy in (up to five packs). Join us! www.soquelsports.com Writing/Discussion Meeting

Mondays & Tuesdays WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM 12:30 - 2 p.m.

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

Registration required. Call 457-2273 for more information and to register. No cost to attend. www.womencaresantacruz.org Mondays & Wednesdays Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s Association has free support groups for family caregivers at 1777-A Capitola road 2nd & 4th Mondays 2-3:30pm facilitated by Jill Ginghofer, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 5:30-7pm facilitated by Francie Newfield & Kathleen McBurney.

Call 800 272 3900 for more information.

Tuesdays: Overeaters Anonymous: Writing/Discussion Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos (At Hwy One and Freedom Blvd) Do you have a problem with food? Please check out our free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution.

All teens and adults welcome!

For current times and locations of other meetings: www. santacruzoa.org/meetings.

Or call our Hotline at (831)429-7906.

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

6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Hwy One and Freedom Blvd) Do you have a problem with food? Please check out our free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution.

All teens and adults welcome!

For current times and locations of other meetings: www.santa cruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our Hotline at (831)429-7906.

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

We specifically focus on recovering from debting on one’s business.

For more information: 831-425-3272.

Nar-Anon Watsonville 6:00 p.m., Lutheran Community Church, 95 Alta Vista Avenue, Watsonville (Adam Dan Hall in back of the church) Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families 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 cope and find recovery.

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.

COMmUNITY CALeNDAR Ongoing Events cont.

Second Wednesdays Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Monthly Meeting

Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. This statewide group of retired men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll meet kindred spirits, have a fine lunch and learn something new from a top notch guest speaker.

Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096

Thursdays Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA 95076 It’s fun and easy to do! Friendship put to music; family friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Night at our new home in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net.

Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries.

To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)

Friday Shakespeare Club 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace United Church of Christ at 900 High Street, Santa Cruz Curious about Shakespeare? The Friday Shakespeare Club members discuss the life, times, and influence of William Shakespeare.

Friendship Put to Music!

6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. For information, call 831-684-2832, or go to fridayshakespeare.org or facebook.com/fridayshakespeare.

Classes every Thursday night. For more information

call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at caller4u@att.net San Lorenzo Community Band Practice Sessions

Second and Fourth Wednesdays Wellness on the Cancer Journey 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza Learn how to safely support your body and emotions through the journey of Cancer — from diagnosis to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and recovering well from surgery.

We’ll address nausea, low energy, weakness, digestion, immune support, grief, stress and more.

Feel free to bring your partner or care team to this free class. Please come fed; water is available.

Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Eventbrite — Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Address given upon registration receipt.

Friday Shakespeare Club of Santa Cruz 10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street This is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club meets to study the life, works and times of William Shakespeare. Members share group readings and insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in his plays and writings.

For more information please call 831-684-2832

Fridays thru Sundays Plein Air Watercolor 7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley High School Band Room (F-1) Paintings Exhibition Noon-10 p.m., Mutari Chocolate House and Factory, 504 Front The San Lorenzo Valley Community Band meets every Thursday at SLV High School. Dues are $30 a semester. Street, Santa Cruz Aptos Artist David Pfost’s plein air watercolor paintings You must read music. of Santa Cruz County landscapes are on exhibit.

Call Teresa at 336-8637.

Exhibit open until the end of December.

Second and Fourth Thursdays Second Saturdays Each Month Cabrillo Host Lions Club Meetings 2nd Saturday on the Farm 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road.

ADHD Support Group Want to make a difference in our community? Join the 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos Cabrillo Lions Club twice every month and see what you The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD hosts can do to help in Santa Cruz County. monthly support group meetings for anyone who Please RSVP cabrillolions@gmail.com would like to learn more about ADHD or has questions or concerns. Come share with those who understand. Last Thursdays each month Second Wednesdays’ meeting is for parents of Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene children, teens, and young adults with ADHD. The Italian/Argentine Restarante group for adults with ADHD, spouses, partners of 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, someone with ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays of 21245 East Cliff Dr. every month.

This is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a Contact: Judy Brenis, jbbrenis@comcast.net, or call 831-818-9619. wonderful meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and Weekdays enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a Edward Jones Financial Advisor Sponsors social tango dance to music from the Golden Age Coffee Club of Tango.

10:00 a.m., 2121 41st Avenue, Suite 209, Capitola Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more Jeremy Geels, a local Edward Jones financial information, call Michael (831) 239-2247. advisor, hosts a monthly coffee club for local advisors to talk about the industry and recent Fridays market updates.

Drop-in Grief Support “I look forward to keeping individual investors 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, two locations: informed about the current market and economy, as well 940 Disc Dr., Scotts Valley as have fun and get to know some of my neighbors,” he 85 Nielson St., Watsonville 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz said.

Hospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a drop-in grief County Fairgrounds Seating may be limited. To reserve a seat, call Sharon Smith at support group for adults grieving the death of a family Join us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free 831-462-8242. member or a friend. This group is a place where you can family activities. Each month we select a new theme share stories, learn tools for coping, and receive support to highlight historical agriculture with games, Last Wednesdays Each Month from people who care. activities, and demonstrations that relate.

Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support For more information, please call (831) 430-3000. PreWe often have guest appearances from farm Group registration is required. animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, 7-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource Center, 3150 Mission Drive, chickens, rabbits, and more! You are sure to find Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group has First Fridays each month something fun and entertaining for the whole been an active group for over 20 years in the community. First Friday Art Tour family.

First meeting of 2018 will be February 28th.

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Check our website and Facebook page for more details.

FREE Sundays First Baptist Church Bible Study 9:45 a.m: Bible Study 11 a.m.: Worship 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos First Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their bible study and worship every Sunday.

Call (831) 688-5842 for more info Third Sunday of Every Month Science Sunday Starts at 1 p.m., 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, 95060 Seymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and easy-to-understand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion.

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

Dated Events Sunday October 7 Santa Cruz Dinner Club Event 5 p.m., various locations Love to cook, entertain and socialize? Our October dinner club events will be held in several homes throughout Santa Cruz County, where members enjoy gourmet meals, fine wine and conversation.

Joining the club provides a great opportunity to cook, to entertain, and to meet locals that share your interests.

Learn more about the SC Dinner Club by contacting Rhonda Mills at info@SantaCruzDinnerClub.com

Thursday October 11 Alfred Hitchcock in Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, and Beyond 7:30pm – 9:00pm, Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Rd. Curious about Alfred Hitchcock’s time spent in Santa Cruz?

UCSC Professor Shelley Stamp lifts the veil on Hitchcock’s time spent living in Scotts Valley and the influence Santa Cruz had on his films. See photos from the inside of his former Scotts Valley residence “Heart O’ The Mountain” and discuss his work in the community.

Don’t forget to buy tickets to the Hitchcock Tales Fundraiser on October 13th at 7 p.m.!

Wednesday October 17 Candidate Forum & Housing Initiatives Discussion 7 p.m., Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz An educational event for all Santa Cruz County Voters & members of the community.

The primary topic for the evening will be the Measures H and M, the housing initiatives on the ballot. Find out where the candidates stand on these controversial measures!

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday October 20 Kirby School Open House 1 p.m., Kirby School, 425 Encinal Street Santa Cruz Through intellectual challenge in a responsive environment, Kirby empowers students to shape their futures with confidence.

Our students learn to think critically, develop their creativity, and engage diverse communities with thoughtfulness and respect. n

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By Shannon Munz, RTC Communications Specialist

nyone that has driven in Santa Cruz County is familiar with how heavily traveled our roads are. Not only does this bring congestion and safety concerns for drivers, greenhouse gas emissions from transportation are also a concern. At the RTC, these are all things that we think about and work toward finding solutions for.

Our staff is committed to finding ways to maximize the efficiency of the county transportation system while improving mobility, access and air quality.

The RTC has been working on the Unified Corridor Investment Study (UCS) for nearly the past two years. The objective of this study is to evaluate how Highway 1, Soquel Av e n u e / D r i v e and Freedom Transportation Boulevard, and Talk the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line can work together most effectively to serve people using a range of modes including: driving cars, taking transit, riding bicycles and walking. The study’s goals focus on developing a sustainable and wellintegrated transportation system while maximizing benefits in terms of efficient mobility, health and equity, the natural environment, and economic vitality.

The draft results of the different scenarios studied in the UCS were recently released and can be viewed at www.sccrtc.org.

Community input on how best to improve the economic vitality, natural environment, and health and equity goals of our region through investments in transportation

services is vital to the success of this study. The RTC will be holding two public meetings to get feedback on these draft results. All members of the community are invited to attend these meetings.

Input can also be provided to ucs@ sccrtc.org or mailed to the RTC at 1523 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 95062.

• Monday, Oct. 15, 6-7:30 p.m., Live Oak Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room, 1916 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz • Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6-7:30 p.m., Civic Plaza Community Room, 4th floor, 275 Main St., Watsonville Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail n Sept. 18, the California Coastal Commission unanimously approved a new 10-foot-wide multiuse path on the San Lorenzo Trestle Bridge. This new path is a part of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail, a network that merges plans for a bicycle/pedestrian trail along the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line with

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coastal access and neighborhood spurs that will eventually form a 50-mile connected network that will overlap and converge to provide safe and convenient car-free route choices.

This trail will provide a wider pedestrian and bicycle path between the Seabright neighborhood and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, replacing the current four-foot wide path. This exciting project is another step forward in the process to build the Coastal Rail Trail for our community to enjoy. The public should be able to take advantage of this great community resource by next summer as the City of Santa Cruz hopes to bid, build and open the trail before Memorial Day 2019.

Along with the San Lorenzo Trestle Bridge section, 13 total miles of Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail projects have been either fully or partially funded. Different segments are in different stages of the design, engineering and environmental permitting process, and construction will begin as these processes are completed. The Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network will be a valuable asset to the community for transportation, recreation, education, coastal access and economic vitality.

More information on the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail can be found at www.sccrtc.org/trail. n ••• If you have questions for the RTC or there are transportation-related issues you would like to see us cover, feel free to contact Shannon Munz, RTC Communications Specialist, at smunz@sccrtc.org. For more information on the RTC, visit sccrtc.org.

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“5th District” from page 16 Jet Airplane Noise hile we monitor the Community Wildfire Safety Program rollout, we also continue advocating for our residents regarding jet noise. On Sept. 18, the Board of Supervisors voted to join a new South Bay Roundtable related to southern arrivals into San Francisco International Airport. More than three years ago, the Federal Aviation Administration without warning changed the historic path of southern arrivals from over the Westside of Santa Cruz and the San Lorenzo Valley (BSR) to a new path over Capitola, Happy Valley and the Summit (SERFR), based on the agency’s NextGen flight safety and efficiency protocols.

I participated in a six-month Congressional Select Committee that eventually recommended by the narrowest margin allowed under its rules to have the FAA move the path back to BSR, which I did not support in favor of an approach that instead determined the least impactful path. However, I joined other committee members in unanimous support of nine conditions if the path were moved back, one third of which the FAA has since said it will not be able to meet.

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government preferences or even Congressional Select Committee recommendations.

That said, I supported the County joining the Roundtable for one year to determine its effectiveness as a forum for residents to share concerns with the FAA. The Board appointed County Administrative Officer Carlos Palacios as our county’s representative and a neutral party.

Felton Library Groundbreaking Highway 9 Master Plan n a final note, we have a lot to celebrate. We broke ground for the new Felton Library on Sept. 21 and the design of adjacent Nature Discovery Park is under way. Strong library bond funds will also allow us to increase our budget for the Boulder Creek branch improvements. Meanwhile, we hope to see a final draft soon of the Highway 9 Master Plan, including safety and traffic improvements around the combined school campuses in Felton. n ••• I hope you had a terrific summer and look forward to an exciting autumn.

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ou may have never thought about a rooster for a pet, but we bet you have never met a rooster like Stripey (ID#A249662). Stripey has been with us for a few months and is a very social and gentle lad. Stripey came from a feed store and he was the only male. He was handled by kids, so he is comfortable with humans. This handsome guy wants to become your morning alarm clock!

Stripey is an Ameraucana rooster, age unknown.

To adopt your new friend, visit one of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter locations, or their website at www.scanimalshelter.org. n ••• Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: Santa Cruz Location (Public Entrance): 1001 Rodriguez St., Santa Cruz, 95062 Hours: Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Watsonville Location: 580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076 Hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 12-1) Closed on Sunday SCCAS Main line: 831-454-7200. Animal Control: 831-454-7227. After-Hours Emergency: 831-471-1182

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SLV Boys Placed Fourth in Division 4 inishing third-place was Chris Anderson (15:58.30) for SLV, Cash Ebright placed 18th (16:45.70), Ross MacMillan was 36th (17:08.00), Cory Nounnan was 39th (17:11.10) and Gregor MacDonald was 109th (18:25.40) gave them a score of 185 points Girls Division 4 an Lorenzo Valley Girls had the best score among Santa Cruz County teams, placing

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11th overall with a 283 total. Leading SLV was Azalea Groleau’s ninth place in 18:59.70.

Kaleigh Pennington was 54th (20:50.30), Maya McCabe was 57th (20:56.90), Camryn Crouch was 77th (21:48.30), and Summer Hipwell was 113th (22:47.30).

Scotts Valley Girls finished 12th with 294 points. The Falcon’s Jessica Kain was third overall in 18:35.60, Kelly McEntee was 66th (21:21.10), Giselle Simmons was 70th (21:34.40), Olivia Goeury was 84th (22:07.60) and Justine Goeury was 98th (22:23.50). n

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