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Miracle on 34th Street

Mountain Community Theater is proud to present its very own version of the heartwarming holiday classic, “Miracle on 34th Street, the Play,” directed by Peter Gelblum. The production opens at Ben Lomond’s historic Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street, on Friday, Nov. 16, and continues on weekends through Sunday, Dec. 9.

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Pathways Through Our Parks

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History’s Newest Exhibit The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History announces its newest exhibit, Pathways Through our Parks, an extensive series of pastel and acrylic paintings highlighting nearly 30 of Santa Cruz’s parks, open spaces and beaches by local artist Ann Elizabeth Thiermann.

Over 30 paintings — produced over the past five years

— will showcase the many paths and waterways that flow throughout Santa Cruz County and into the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary.

Pathways Through our Parks opened to the public October 6 at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. ... continues on page 4

County Recognized For MBCP

The County of Santa Cruz announced it has been awarded a 2018 Merit Award be the California State Association of Counties in recognition of efforts to form Monterey Bay Community Power.

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Community News Miracle on 34th Street, The Play County Recognized For Monterey Bay Community Power Measure A Parcel Tax, by Derek Timm Brookdale Lodge Is Now Open! • Journey for Change Special Food Truck Friday Honoring Local Veterans VCU Annual Holiday Gift Shop Scotts Valley City Council Election • Local Measures on the Nov. 6 Ballot 16 SVUSD Trustee Election • Wildfire Reduction Project: Road Work Along Graham Hill Road Starts Oct. 8 17 Valley Meal and Food Programs: Nov. 2018

Scotts Valley Chamber News • Pages 11-14 11 Do You Own your Business or Does it Own You? • Scotts Valley Chamber Presents the 2018 Community Awards Gala • Calendar of Upcoming Events 12 Man of Year – Greg Wimp • Woman of the Year – Mari Rossi • Business of the Year – Knox Roofing • Educator of the Year – Katie Bagley • Youth of the Year – Thomas Codiga 13 Organization of the Year – Boys & Girls Club of the Valleys • Ambassador of the Year – Becky McMillion • Beautification Award – Mark Andrews & the SVHS Green Team 14 Successes Abound For MBCP • Accurate Finance Group 4-Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting

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Miracle on 34 Street, The Play

Live on Stage at Ben Lomond’s Park Hall Nov. 16 – Dec 9

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production opens at Ben Lomond’s historic Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street, on Friday, November16, and continues on weekends through Sunday, December 9.

Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00 p.m. Sunday matinees are at 2:00 p.m. General Admission tickets are $20.00, Students and Seniors are $17.00, and all children under 12 get in for only $10. There will be a champagne reception after the show on opening night. There will be a special talk back with the cast and director after the Sunday matinees on November Photo Credit: Alie Mac 25 and December 2.

From left: Jackson Wolffe as Kris Kringle, Ann McCormick as Doris Walker, and Tickets will be available to the public on October Hadassah Ring as Susan.

ountain Community Theater is proud to present its very own version of the heartwarming holiday classic, “Miracle on 34th Street, the Play,” directed by Peter Gelblum. The

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The story is well-known to moviegoers: By chance, Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s customers and the commercial world by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for. Seen as deluded and dangerous by Macy’s staff psychologist, Kris ends up in a court competency hearing. Especially at stake is one little girl’s belief in Santa.

“This is a tale that we want to believe in, that creates a world we seem to desperately desire, free of the blatant commercialism that surrounds us, where love and decency and generosity of spirit are their own rewards. What we want Christmas to be all about, really.”

— Santa Cruz Sentinel “Miracle” page 6

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and art museums, nature and cultural centers, and the City of Santa Cruz.

“We’re so excited for this partnership with Ann,” said Ami Davis, the Museum’s Development Manager and exhibit curator for Pathways. “This series is so expansive, capturing intimate details from Santa Cruz’s Sandhills, redwoods, beaches, and more.

It’s a wonderful way to A Whale of a View, Two Parks in One, Tyrrell City Park and Seabright showcase our county’s rich Beach, April • pastel natural history.”

The gallery features views as far north “Pathways” from page 1 as Big Basin down to Sunset Beach in WatThiermann intends for the pieces to sonville. The works will be on display at showcase local flora and fauna, explore the the Museum, along with Thiermann’s new interconnectedness of our lands and entice book featuring additional paintings with others to both visit parks they’ve never extended text on local and natural history.

“This project helped me to disseen and seek new views of familiar areas.

“When people see my park pathway cover new corners of Santa Cruz’s parks paintings,” Thiermann said, “I hope they’ll through the artist’s eye,” Thiermann said. experience my gratitude for the beauty “Learning about each locale’s natural and of our local parks and be inspired to grab social history, as well as its flora and fauna their map and hiking shoes, then set out to allowed me to capture the area’s unique spirit through keen observation. Creating explore another local park treasure.”

Thiermann’s pieces are throughout this series has been a rich hiking, educaSanta Cruz, from the colorful landscape in tional, and artistic experience.” n Downtown’s Pearl Alley to the Quiroste ••• mural at the UCSC Native American Cover Photo: Stroll Beside the Northern Indian Resource Center. She has produced Monterey Bay, Manresa State Beach, July, more than 70 murals for natural history pastel 4 / November 2018 / Scotts Valley Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

The San Lorenzo Giant, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, September • acrylic and pastel

COMmUNITY News

County Recognized For Monterey Bay Community Power T he County of Santa Cruz announced it has been awarded a 2018 Merit Award be the California State Association of Counties in recognition of efforts to form Monterey Bay Community Power.

Now delivering power to thousands of customers throughout the tri-county Monterey Bay region, Monterey Bay Community Power is a Bruce McPherson c o m m u n i t y - c h o i c e energy agency focused on delivering renewable energy to local customers and reinvesting revenues in the community.

Every year, the California State Association of Counties recognizes innovation and the creative spirit of California’s 58 counties through the Challenge and Merit Awards.

“When we started down this road, they said it couldn’t be done,” Supervisor Bruce McPherson said. “Monterey Bay Community Power is now a runaway success. When we work together to address the challenges of our time, our community can do great things.

I thank the California State Association of Counties for their recognition.”

Led by McPherson’s office, Santa Cruz County was the lead agency behind formation of Monterey Bay Community Power, a joint powers authority comprised of 19 local governments around the Monterey Bay that came together in an unprecedented show of unity to benefit local communities and address climate change.

With an operating budget in excess of $200 million, Monterey Bay Community Power has now been rolled out to commercial and residential customers throughout Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties, providing electricity at rates below PG&E while delivering 100 percent carbon-free power over the existing electricity grid.

Despite launching just seven months ago, MBCP is expected to be debt free within the next month, and is poised to reinvest $16 million back into the community in the form of rebates and complimentary programs. MBCP serves 95 percent of the population in the tri-county market. n

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“The show has had me in tears… and it had me just giving gratitude that shows like these are being produced these days.

Bring the family… bring everybody, because it’s joy.

Wherever you are in the world, go see it.”

—Bill Russ, motivational speaker

“I just feel blessed.

I come away with feeling like a better human being for having experienced this magnificent event. It speaks not only to my intellect but to my heart.”

—Omega Medina, former senior manager of Classical Awards for the Grammy Awards

Once every so often there comes a show that’s so mesmerizing, one can only wish it would never end.

Today, that show is Shen Yun, a performance of classical Chinese dance, which is based in New York and tours the world.

SHEN YUN’S unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a deeply moving journey through the five millennia of traditional Chinese culture. It features one of the world’s oldest art forms— classical Chinese dance—along with innovative multimedia and all-original orchestral works.

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COMmUNITY News

Measure A Parcel Tax

To Protect the Value of a Great Education in Scotts Valley

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By Derek Timm

he 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

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 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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“Miracle” from page 4 The cast of dozens includes both MCT favorites and newcomers: Jackson Wolffe as Kris, Ann McCormick, Nat Robinson, Hadassah Ring, Steve Capasso, Chelsea Terrell, Rita Wadsworth, Melissa Gomez, Larry Cuprys, Kathleen EschenPipes, and Geraldine Byrne.

MCT’s founders wrote the adaptation for “Miracle” in 1982, and it has been updated several times since. The script is published by Dramatic Publishing Company; hundreds of theater companies all over the United States

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.

Did you know that Scotts Valley Schools reduced 9 teaching positions and cut great programs this year? Due to an inequitable funding formula that leaves Scotts Valley Schools with almost no supplemental funds, our schools are the lowest funded in Santa Cruz County and almost the last in the State. Despite heroic fundraising efforts by our community, the base funding amount (which is only at the 2007/08 level) is simply too low. If SVUSD does not secure additional funding, it will be forced to make catastrophic cuts, eliminating more teachers and programs.

Measure A is the solution. Voting Yes on Measure A will protect Scotts Valley schools’ key academics and teachers by: • Preventing cuts to core programs in science, technology, reading, writing, math and the arts across all grades and Canada have licensed and performed it.

This will be MCT’s 10th production of its “Miracle” and its first since 2012. Peter Gelblum, who is directing this production, starred as Kris Kringle in the 2010 and 2012 productions. For more information about MCT’s own Miracle, see www.mctshows. org/our-miracle. n Mountain Community Theater, 9400 Mill Street, Ben Lomond. Ph.#: (831) 336-4777.

Website: www.mctshows.org Cover Teaser: From Left — Jackson Wolffe as Kris Kringle and Steve Capasso as Sawyer • Photo Credit: Alie Mac

• Retaining our nationally-recognized teachers • Keeping up with technology now and in the future Voting Yes on A is a great investment in your property and community. Our award-winning schools help keep our property values up in Scotts Valley, while ensuring a bright future for our kids. It is no coincidence that the same City with the top schools also has the lowest crime rates in the county. Measure A will help maintain Scotts Valley as the kind of community that we want to live in.

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

Some of the cast of “Miracle on 34th Street, the Play.” • Photo Credit: Alie Mac.

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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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COMmUNITY Briefs Brookdale Lodge Is Now Open! upervisor Bruce McPherson, the Santa Cruz County Office for Economic Development the public and the San Lorenzo Valley community all celebrated the grand reopening of the historic Brookdale Lodge – 11570 Highway 9 – on Wednesday, October 24.

Since purchasing the Brookdale Lodge

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H is for:

Affordable housing First-time homebuyers Housing the homeless We all benefit when our vulnerable community members have access to affordable housing.

Measure H will re-invest in our local community, helping seniors, firsttime homebuyers, veterans and families find stable housing.”

Zach Friend, County Supervisor

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in 2015, hotelier Pravin Patel has worked closely with the County on the restoration of the rooms, lobby and retail spaces at the historic property. The grand reopening celebrates the return of the Brookdale Lodge as a public accommodations and community destination.

“For almost 100 years, the Brookdale Lodge has been a tremendous community resource, and the restoration and reuse of the building has been one of my top priorities since I came to the Board of Supervisors,” McPherson said. “With Previn’s leadership, the Brookdale Lodge is poised to serve San Lorenzo Valley residents and visitors for generations to come.”

The event was hosted by the Brookdale Lodge, the Office for Economic Development and the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce. For more information on the Brookdale Lodge, visit www.brookdalelodge.com or call (831) 609-6010.

••• Journey for Change Walking from Watsonville to Santa Cruz on November 10 and 11. ourney for Change is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Santa Cruz.

The goal of Journey for Change is to raise awareness about the veteran suicide

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epidemic. This walk from Watsonville to Santa Cruz is 22 miles to represent that 22 veterans a day commit suicide.

Anyone is free to walk with us at any point during the walk. The start time is 8 a.m. at 215 West Beach St. Watsonville the end of the first day we will arrive in Capitola. The second day start time is 8 a.m. at 110 Monterey Ave. We will walk to the Santa Cruz Wharf to stage and wait until 10:15 then finish by walking to the WWI memorial on Front St. Vets for Peace will meet us there for a wreath laying ceremony to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Armistice Day. •••

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COMmUNITY Briefs Special Food Truck Friday Honoring Local Veterans Food Trucks, Beer & Wine Garden Fundraiser n Friday, November 9, Food Trucks A Go Go is honoring local Vets by treating them to complimentary dinner & dessert at the season finale of Food Truck Friday at Skypark in Scotts Valley.

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There will be a special, dedicated section for all Veterans to sit and receive “Thank You for Your Service” from people in the Community.

The Scotts Valley Educational Foundation will be hosting their Beverage Garden Fundraiser, with drinks for all ages, including local wine and craft beer from Steel Bonnet Brewing. Scotts Valley Recreation is collaborating with Food Trucks A Go Go to make this Veteran’s Day Event extra special by having the children in their after school programs make Thank You cards.

The event is from 4:30 – 7:30pm. There is plenty of open space for families to spread out and enjoy the evening, along with plenty of picnic tables.

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COMmUNITY News

VCU Annual Holiday Gift Shop T he Annual Holiday Gift Shop at Valley Churches United in Ben Lomond is now open. Extremely talented volunteers have created an exquisite ‘Shabby Chic’ décor, making this year ’s gift shop an exceptional holiday shopping experience. New toys, and quality jewelry, vintage items, Christmas decorations, household items, and more can be found at very reasonable prices.

Open now through Christmas Eve, the hours are weekdays from 10am to 5pm, and weekends from 11am to 4pm.

All proceeds from the gift shop support

Valley Churches United nonprofit year-round food pantry.

Valley Churches United is a unique among nonprofits because we operate with a 90%+ volunteer staff.

When Annette Marcum founded VCUM, her vision was to maintain an all-volunteer staff and she was able to do so for many years. The growth of the organization eventually required hiring a small, dedicated staff, but much of the work is still done by volunteers. The food pantry,

in fact, is run entirely by volunteers.

We have a variety of volunteer opportunities, including positions that require a regular commitment (for example, 3 hours per week), as well as positions requiring a once-a year commitment, such as working on one of our fundraisers or special events, or helping in our Holiday Gift Shop.

The client support that happens all year round would not be possible without the dedication of our amazing

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volunteers. In 2017 Valley Churches had over 150 active volunteers helping us with all our client programs. VCUM volunteers logged an incredible 8,950 total hours in 2017!

‘Valley Churches United volunteers make such a difference all year round helping local residents throughout San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley and have a fun time in the process. n ••• For further information please call or email Lynn Robinson, Executive Director at 831-3368258 x229 or email at lrobinson@vcum.org Website: www.vcum.org

Do You Own your Business or Does it Own You?

An Openhearted Discussion on Mistakes We Made & Solutions We Found

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John Yost is a Certified he road to entrepreneurship is exciting but SCORE mentor and Business Instructor at also strewn with dangers C a b r i l l o and obstacles. In this panel College. He discussion, Santa Cruz County has over 35 SCORE’s team of experts will years’ expecandidly share their vast experience as an rience in starting, growing and Operations successfully exiting business Executive and ownership. Moderator John Yost Management will invite a discussion on four John Yost Consultant. of the most essential keys to your success in business.

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He has a broad range of marketing experience including Pat Webb Business Planning, Product Planning, Business Development, and Sales.

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experience and expertise in personnel and systems management. Hill is President of the Santa Cruz County SCORE chapter and a Certified SCORE mentor.

Patricia Bottero St-Jean has 30+ years of experience in the trenches of business ownership.

As International Business Coach and speaker she advises Patricia Bottero St. Jean individuals in transitioning from corporate to business ownership and to explore business models most suited to their goals and skills. She specializes in business plans for startups, valuation, growth, franchising and business exit. Bottero St-Jean is a Certified SCORE mentor.

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Entire Community is Welcome – Join Us! 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.

JCCO International 5403 Scotts Valley Drive, SV

Saturday, January 19 • Community Awards Gala 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Green Hills Event Center 1500 Green Hills Road, SV

Thursday, February 28 • Multi-Chamber Mixer 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Tannery Arts Center 1010 River Street, SC

Scotts Valley Chamber Presents the 2018 Community Awards Gala Early Bird Discount Ends December 17

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oin the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce on January 19 from 5 – 10 p.m., as we honor the following leaders in our community that make Scotts Valley such a special place: • Alvin Scarborough Man of the Year – Greg Wimp • Annette Marcum Woman of the Year – Mari Rossi

• Business of the Year – Knox Roofing • Educator of the Year – Katie Bagley • Youth of the Year – Thomas Codiga • Organization of the Year – Boys & Girls Club of the Valleys • Chamber Ambassador of the Year – Becky McMillion

• Claire Hodgin Beautification be live music, a raffle and a brief Award – Mark Andrews & live auction.

The location of this year ’s SVHS Green Team Gala will be the Green Hills Calling all bootleggers and Event Center located at 1500 flappers! The theme for this Green Hills Road in Scotts year’s Gala will be the Roaring Valley. Early Bird tickets are 20’s! Dinner will be provided by available for $85 through Mickey’s Catering in the 831 and December 17 ($100 thereafter) wine will be provided by Kissed and may be purchased online at

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Scotts Valley Chamber News Alvin Scarborough Man of Year

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Greg Wimp

f your engine were to die while driving down Mount Hermon Road, you would want Greg Wimp to be the guy driving behind you. This was something that happened and Greg pulled up on the median and gave the car a jump to help them on their way. That is the kind of thing that Greg has always done.

This last year Greg switched careers from COO at a tech firm to Togo’s owner with one of his primary goals to get involved in the community. Since this change, his generous spirit has been free to spread its wings and fly. This last year, in his role as Owner of Togo’s Scotts Valley, Capitola and Watsonville he supported: Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, Pajaro Valley Chamber, Santa Cruz Area Chamber, Boys & Girls Club, Downtown Streets Team, Digital Nest Flight, Music in the Park at Skypark, Scotts Valley Art/ Wine/Beer Fest, Wharf to Wharf, Derby Girls, baseball teams, softball teams, soccer teams and many others.

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build a new Middle School in Scotts Valley and is currently on the executive team for school district Measure A. Over the years he has volunteered in the classroom, with youth groups and youth sports teams.

He loves and adores his wife Kirsten, daughter Charlotte and son Charlie.

Annette Marcum Woman of the Year

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Mari Rossi

ari Rossi was Born in Santa Cruz to a young mother and adopted at birth by a wonderful local couple. Her parents were Wycliffe bible translators and missionaries, so she got to travel all over the world as a young child. As a teen, she attended Baymonte Christian school back when the campus was at the old Christian campground where the Hidden Oaks condos are now located. Mari spent most of her adult life living in Scotts Valley and working in Santa Cruz for local emergency services.

In 1997 Mari suffered a basilar artery

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brain aneurysm rupture in her sleep and nearly died. After several emergency surgeries by a gifted surgeon at UCSF, and months in a coma on life support she had to learn to walk, talk and feed herself again. After writing four medical journals about Mari’s injury, she was told by her Doctors that she was the sole fully cognitive survivor of such an event. They said that she was “just too stubborn to die!”

Mari feels blessed that she got to see her children grow up and get such a great education at our Scotts Valley Schools.

That’s why she feels it’s so important to support our school district and teachers.

Mari says that she believes God left her here for a reason and she tries to find ways every day to make a difference in her community.

Some of the many causes Mari supports Include: the Scotts Valley Education foundation, Scotts Valley Senior Center, Music at Skypark, Touch a Truck, Scotts Valley Schools food services program, SVPD Dare Program, Scotts Valley Parks and Rec, Rossi scholarships, Scotts Valley 4th of July fireworks, Scotts Valley Advocates, Special Olympics, Santa Cruz County Police in Pursuit races, Scotts Valley Library, Rossi Summer Reading Program, Fallen Officers Association, and the Rebele Family Shelter.

Knox Roofing

ith approximately 45-50 employees, Knox Roofing has been serving our community since 1994. Many may know owner, Warren Knox from his zany television spots with his famous catch phrase “Thanks Folks!” However, Warren started as entrepreneur long before that. At age 16, Warren came up with a oneof-a-kind business venture which we now know as the “Knox Box,” elevated garden boxes.

Knox Roofing provides both residential and commercial services to both Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties. They also offer accessories such as skylights, gutters, insulation, decks, and all varieties of roofing from tile to wood.

Behind the scenes, Warren Knox quietly donates to and supports many local causes including The Boys and Girls Club of the Valleys, the Chamber of Commerce, local schools, local churches, Omega Nu’s Ducky Derby, and the Scotts Valley Historical Society.

Knox Roofing also offers special discounts for seniors on fixed incomes. For the last ten years, Warren has also been a supporter of the Santa Cruz Forestry Challenge where he works with youth to help them to better understand the ecology and management of the forested landscapes that provide communities with water, recreational opportunities, wood products, and wildlife habitat.

Educator of the Year

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Katie Bagley

atie Bagley has been a Kindergarten teacher at Brook Knoll Elementary for the past twenty-two years.

In addition to teaching, she has volunteered for the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation’s many fundraising events including the Ice Cream Socials, Mountain Charlie Challenges, the SVEF Tree Lot, Touch-A-Truck and the SVEF Beverage Garden at Food Trucks A Go Go in Skypark.

Retiring last June has allowed her to work diligently on the goal of successfully passing Measure A. Katie’s three major

accomplishments have been teaching over five hundred kindergarteners to love school and be their best selves, raising her own two very good boys and being happily married for thirty-nine years.

During her summers Katie likes to hike locally and around Lake Tahoe, visit museums and friends, and camp out at music festivals.

She is currently looking forward to the wide-open possibilities that retirement offers, volunteering for the Scott Valley schools and community, and substitute teaching.

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Thomas Codiga

eing the youngest of four siblings, all four years apart, Thomas says that he has always had three best friends growing up. They all attended Happy Valley Elementary School and from there entered the Scotts Valley public schools. Basketball has always been a great passion of Thomas’s and he is currently playing on the SVHS Varsity Basketball team.

His sister introduced him to Student Government at Scotts Valley High School and he has been enthusiastically involved ever

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since. Thomas is currently SVHS’s ASB President, and he says he “LOVES IT!” Thomas says that he absolutely loves not only the school itself, but also the amazing staff and community members.

Thomas has also served as President of the Interact Club, President of the Breakfast Club, an Outdoor Club Member, ASB Athletics Chairman, Ocean Awareness Club President, a youth basketball coach, a youth basketball counselor, and as President of the Humanitarian Club.

Scotts Valley Chamber News Organization of the Year

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Boys & Girls Club of the Valleys

he Boys & Girls Club of the Valleys is honored to receive the Organization of the Year award from Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce! The Club was recognized for making a notable impact on the quality of life of kids, teens, and families who live and work in Scotts Valley, San Lorenzo Valley and neighboring communities.

“It definitely has been, for me, a lesson about never giving up on what you believe in, especially when things get tough,” says Corky Roberson, an original Board Member of the Boys & Girls Club of the Valleys. “Our merger with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County has been one-hundred percent positive and a huge benefit to kids, which is all we, and especially Joe and Linda Aliberti, hoped for from the beginning” states Roberson.

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Becky McMillion

ecky (Kitts) McMillion was born in Southern California and her family moved to rural Aromas in 1975 where she grew up with her two older brothers and one younger sister. After marrying in the early 90’s and living out of the area for a few years she came back to Santa Cruz County and settled in Scotts Valley in 1994.

Becky has 25 years of experience as an optician and currently works with Dr. Francis Kuo in Santa Cruz.

For the last twelve years, Becky has been a volunteer at the Brookdale retirement and assisted living facility, working with seniors adjusting and repairing glasses.

About 13 years ago, Becky began volunteering with the Chamber on the Scotts Valley Art Wine Committee, where she has served every year since and currently serves as the Winery Coordinator. It was winemakers, Bob and Brandon Brassfield of Heart O’ the Mountain and Armitage wines who mentored Becky throughout the many years she

volunteered at their winery events. Becky’s appreciation of fine wines grew and eventually became her passion. You will also find her most Sundays in the Soquel tasting room working for Wargin Winery.

As Winery Coordinator for the Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival, she has developed wonderful relationships with many local wineries and really enjoys showcasing and promoting their events.

Joining the Scotts Valley Chamber Ambassador Program has been rewarding in all aspects of her life. Many of her closest friends have evolved out of this wonderfully rewarding volunteer opportunity. It is often said that the Ambassadors are the ‘backbone of the Chamber’ and if that’s true then Becky its ‘heart and soul’.

Becky has one son, Alex, who was the recipient of the Scotts Valley Chamber Youth of the Year award in 2014. She currently resides in Boulder Creek with her fiancé Mark Ginsberg.

Claire Hodgin Beautification Award

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Mark Andrews & the SVHS Green Team

he Scotts Valley High School “GREEN TEAM” is a student/teacher/parent collaboration committed to sustainable gardening and living. Our teacher, Mr. Andrews, is showing us the value of working hard for a good cause.

Our journey started three years ago and has only grown since. The drive in the kids gets stronger each year, each increasingly inspired by the teachings of Mr. Andrew If supporting an environmentally sustainable manner of living is of value to you, please consider supporting our students by donating to the SVHS ORGANIC GARDEN and SCHOOL BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS.

Construction is complete on the first fully sustainable organic garden in the Santa Cruz county public school district. We have a water catchment system complete with two 1,000gallon tanks, including solar pumped irrigation that enables the Green Team to provide the community with a simple model for sustainable organic gardening. Our personal philosophy that supports using only organic materials thereby eliminating synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides from harming the soil, plants and animals on land and in our oceans. A special thank you to our partners at NOAA and the Scotts Valley Rotary for helping to guide and fund our SVHS Green Team efforts in creating a more sustainable campus and community.

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Successes Abound For MBCP O n the heels of a successful launch for residential service and just nine months into operation, Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP) continues to make gains toward the agency’s primary goals; stable costs to provide savings, reducing emissions, and contributing to the economic vitality of the tri-county region.

MBCP is tri-county’s newest public agency, created by 16 cities and 3 counties in the Monterey Bay region. Following the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) model which is growing quickly across California, MBCP procures carbon-free electricity on behalf of its constituents while PG&E continues to deliver electricity via its transmission and distribution system.

After just eight months of operation, MBCP is on track to save tri-county businesses and residents a combined $3MM in cost savings during 2018. Savings will be delivered as a 3% rebate on the MBCP Electric Generation charge, or approximately 1.5% of customer’s total electric costs. In

2018, rebates will be delivered as a credit on December bills.

In addition to lowering costs, MBCP’s carbon-free electricity service amounts to over 300,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions being spared from the atmosphere in 2018 – a monumental step toward meeting the Monterey Bay Region’s climate-action goals. Community benefits don’t stop there, either. MBCP is setting aside an additional $2.5MM from 2018 revenues to be rein-

vested in the communities it serves through energy programs focusing electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging stations for residents, businesses, schools and public agencies if they are MBCP customers. Moving forward, program funding is projected to nearly double each year. From a holistic standpoint, MBCP’s focus will be on transportation electrification, building electrification and distributed energy resources.

Most recently, MBCP collaborated with Silicon Valley Clean Energy to ink a deal for the largest solar-plus-storage project in California history. MBCP continues to demonstrate its commitment to financial stability as well as community re-investment. For more information, visit mbcommunitypower.org

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COMmUNITY News

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.

When the community is included in the 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

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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 County- and 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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Local Measures on the Nov. 6 Ballot

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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

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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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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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SVUSD Trustee Election F or the Scotts Valley Unified School District board of Trustees there are two (2) seats up for election with three (3) candidates. Running for re-election are incumbents Corey Warner and Roger Snyder. Also running for the board of Trustees is George St. Clair.

The Scotts Valley Times is Roger Snyder 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; one responded, Roger Snyder. Here are the two questions and his answers:

Do you support seeking private funding for expanding the arts and music curriculum?

Roger Snyder: Yes! While I’m not happy that our current SVUSD budget doesn’t provide more funding for these important programs, we need to continue to seek private funding for expanded arts and music curriculum. The SVUSD budget is hampered by insufficient funding from both the State and Federal government.

Until this changes, the support we receive from the Kiwanis, Rotary, PTAs, PTOs, and the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation is vital and greatly appreciated.

With the opening of the new Scotts Valley Middle School, what should be the next “big thing” for the school district?

Roger Snyder: First, I’d like to thank our community for their support of the

rebuild of Scotts Valley Middle School. It will provide our students, teachers and staff a safe, modern facility to foster great learning in the 21st century. With its completion, our District will next turn to the important task of securing more stable funding from the State of California and the Federal government.

The current State Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) does not provide per student funding that is sufficient to run a school district.

We have been told by a past CA State Superintendent of Schools that the only immediate solution is to ask our community for support through a parcel tax to bridge this State-created gap. Our Board responded by putting Measure A on this November’s ballot. Together, with a Yes on

A we can protect the value of a great education in Scotts Valley.

While we will work on this problem, we will continue to support our amazing teachers and administrators as they work for the continued success of all of our students. Scotts Valley schools remain excellent with graduation rates in excess of 96%, and 95% of our graduates continuing to college. But we can do more, by continuing to evolve our curriculum, provide strong social/emotional support through our Positive Behavior (PBIS) program, and upgrade our technology support. n ••• I encourage all of your readers to vote YES on Measure A on November 6th to support our schools, and I promise we will continue to work for change in Sacramento.

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he Resource Conservation District (RCD), working with Cal Fire and California State Parks, has scheduled Phase 3 of the Wildfire Fuel Load Reduction project along Graham Hill Road.

On Monday, October 8 crews will begin the removal of invasive Acacia and French broom on approximately 1.4 acres of road front property between Rollingwoods Drive and Lockewood Lane. The work is to prevent wildfire and improve safety

along the Graham Hill corridor.

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by Cal Fire, the project will help to ensure safe travel along this critical access route in the case of wildfire.

The selective clearing can also have a positive impact on sensitive species by improving critical wildlife habitat and reducing the risk of catastrophic fire.

Funding for this project was awarded to the RCD through a grant from Cal Fire. For more information contact Angie Gruys at

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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 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

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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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COMmUNITY News

Valley Meal and Food Programs: Nov. 2018 T uesdays through Saturdays (also 4th Mondays). Closed Nov. 19-25. Valley Churches United, Food Pantry and Food Distribution programs. Tues-Thurs 9-11:45 and Saturday 10-11:45. 1st and 3rd Fridays 9-11 are for seniors only. USDA Distribution on 4th Monday 10-1. For SLV, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon residents.

Ben Lomond, corner of Highway 9 across from Ben Lomond Market, 336-8258.

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

Wednesdays, 12-2. San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Dr, Scotts Valley (next to the fire station), 438-

3633. Food Distribution. Nov. 21: Regular distribution 12-2 plus special Thanksgiving Meal distribution 10-12 (advance sign-up required, limited number, this is not a served meal).

Thursdays 10:30-1:30 (doors open 9:003:00). “Thursday Lunch.” St. John’s Catholic Church, down from Rite-Aid, Highway 9 and Russell, Felton. 335-4657. Tentatively open 11-1 on Thanksgiving, Nov. 22 (stop in on Nov. 15 to confirm schedule).

Thursdays, 11-12. Closed Nov. 22.

Mountain Community Resources (a Community Bridges program), 6134 Highway 9, across from Rite Aid, Felton. 3356600. Food Distribution.

Thursdays, 5:00-6:30. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. 438-4360. Food Distribution. Special schedule: Tuesday, Nov 20, 5:00-6:30 pm. (closed Thanksgiving, Nov. 22).

Fridays, 5-5:30 p.m. Closed Nov. 23.

GateWay Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. 438-0646.

“Fridays at Five” food distribution.

Sunday, Nov. 11, 12:30-2:15. Redwood Christian Center, 6869 Highway 9, Felton (at

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Fall Creek Dr., near San Lorenzo Valley High School). 335-5307. Thanksgiving Lunch.

Sunday, Nov. 18, 2:00. SS Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 9980 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, north of town, 336-2228. Thanksgiving Dinner.

Meals on Wheels (a Community Bridges program), hot meals at dining centers in Ben Lomond (M-F, 336-5366) and Scotts Valley (Wednesdays, 438-8666).

Reservation required, $2.50 requested donation, for age 60+ (limited exceptions).

Meals delivered if eligible, 464-3180.

Grey Bears Brown Bag Program, weekly bag of produce to be picked up in Ben Lomond, Felton, or Scotts Valley.

Delivery available for homebound seniors. $30 annual membership fee, for age 55+. www.greybears.org (479-1055). n ••• Except as noted, all programs are free of charge — Schedules are subject to change. Submit Changes/Additions to slvsvmeals@gmail.com

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Your November Horoscope

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Times Publishing Group, Inc. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Early November is a precarious time. Quick decisions made seem to be on the nose, but be careful. In retrospect, they may have been made a little too quick. Still, if you believe in yourself, you’ll find a way to make things work. You know how to fight through obstacles mid-month, but a bit of precision while dealing with a critical situation may be a good idea.

Late in the month you find yourself close to finding what you’ve been searching for (whatever that may be).

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

You have a lot on your plate early in the month, but you feel a need to help others burning in you.

Still, it’s better to finish current projects before you take on another task. Moving too quickly may mean you miss something important. Mid-month sees the chances to make mistakes increase.

It seems especially hard to express your point of view; maybe it’s time to take a second look at it yourself. Late in November you find much to enjoy in physical labor. Building up a real sweat accomplishing something meaningful makes for a satisfying experience.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

You find many obstructions facing you early in the month, but you’d rather push through and get things done, worrying about any backlash after the fact. Better to regret choices made than inaction. You’re ahead of the game mid-November. Your knowledge and experience can help you keep out in front as life throws stuff you can handle in your path. Late in the month feels like a perfect time to travel, even if it’s just a trip to the next town. Go as far as you can, and enjoy some time in a new place.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Early November brings opportunities for self-improvement; correcting past mistakes, reflecting on your attitudes towards others, choosing new paths. You can’t changes the past, but you can make amends moving forward. You feel a need to avoid conflict mid-month. It feels like you’re only delaying the inevitable, but it’s nice to have a break from stress for a bit. Still, as you come to the end of the month, your past decisions continue to haunt you, even as you resist the advice of others. Do they have your best interest at heart? You’ll have to think hard about it.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

There’s nothing wrong with following your own path, but your desire to find interesting ways to do things early in the month may prove problematic. That doesn’t mean it won’t work, it just may be unnecessarily complicated. It’s rare you are not up for a challenge, but you may have more than you bargained for as you move through the month. It’s not a time to give up, but you may want to pause to assess the situation before moving forward. Late in November you feel a need to connect with more than just your small circle of life. A short (or long) trip sounds like a great idea right now!

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Patience is a necessity as the month begins. Pay close attention to what’s happening around you; the surface may be hiding an important truth you’ll need to find. You may find yourself sidetracked mid-November; problems from friends and family can be hard to ignore. Still, it’s probably better to deal with people close to you right away and finish current projects afterward. Late in the month you find problems driving you to distraction. Take a short break, rebuild your energy, and dive back into the problem when you’re ready (but don’t take too long).

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Knowledge is important as November begins. Your penchant for digging is taking you down some fascinating rabbit holes, but the journey is worth the knowledge gained. You may be struggling with an important meeting or presentation mid-month. Make sure the fine details are worked out, and practice over and over until you’re sure you’ll get it right. You feel a bit restless as the month comes to a close. Is something missing in your life, or are you just feeling curious about the “greener grass”? It’s important to recognize the difference.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

You have many options as the month begins. What is the most important task, or tasks, to you?

You can get more than one thing done, but try to prioritize and don’t worry if you don’t get to everything right away. Later in the month you find opportunities to expand your experiences, and new ones could be very important. This is the time to take chances. As November comes to a close, simple pleasures are what will put a smile on your face.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

It’s important to stay aware of everything happening around you as the month begins. Even so, you can’t affect everything at once. Pick one thing that grabs you and move forward patiently. Keeping quiet on things you’re passionate about is extremely difficult mid-November. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but sometimes your delivery is less clear than you think, making interactions complicated. It might be a good idea to take a break and broach the subject another time. Later in the month smoother sailing brings a rise in your energy, making it easier to work towards that successful result you’re looking for.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Despite being used to sticking to a known path, you feel a bit adventurous early in November.

Something is telling you that looking for an unexpected way around a problem will be your best bet this time. This feeling continues as problems come up mid-month. Obvious solutions don’t feel right; looking for indirect solutions is “definitely” the way to go. As the month comes to a close, you find distractions getting in the way of your studies. You’ll need to buckle down if you don’t want to find yourself wandering away from your goals.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You are feeling very sensitive early in the month. You are empathizing with your surroundings, but you also might be reacting more intensely to comments and impressions than what’s intended.

Try not to take offense (or be too excited) if it’s not meant to be. Your compassion is strong midmonth, but try not to take everything personally. You’re ready to make a difference in the world, but you have to start somewhere. “Think Global, Start Local”. Late in November common sense is important, especially since your instinct is trying to drown out reason. Don’t ignore either. It will take listening to both to work through any projects or issues you have.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Your subconscious is poking you as the month begins. Deep interests and fascinations keep bubbling to the surface. You may seem obsessed momentarily, so be sure to put your friends and family at ease. You find your focus to be pretty strong mid-November, making it easier to deal with problems that arise. You still won’t be able to just force your way through things, but your calm will make it easier to find a smooth path to a successful conclusion. Later in the month is the time to start the small steps needed to eventually reach your larger goals. Preparation is key to your eventual success.

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f you say, ‘I wish I had a hundred more customers like “Riley” – do you know everything about “Riley” that you should know?

Customers come into our business lives – hopefully making a purchase for a need that we satisfy – and then they are on their way.

But how do you keep in touch with them? How do you get another sale from them? What do you know about your best customer?

The answer is, if you knew everything about your BEST customer, you would be able to find more great customers that have similar interests, locations, behaviors, families, hangouts, access points, etc., – right???

Fast Times Demand Information ook, as much as we’d like to think that people seek us out for what we offer, times have changed. Your customers are more likely to depend on word-of-mouth or other ‘social push’ sites to feed them information.

We’ve entered the world of anti-search-effort, and many customers today are feeling that if it’s not fed to them socially or via other feeds they’ve established, then it’s not popular

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enough or good enough, or worth their time to seek out to consider.

Which brings us back to your BEST customer – and we need to keep focused on the BEST customer. A BEST customer is one who is loyal, buys your product and/or service, keeps buying additional items and/ or services from you, doesn’t cause issues or constantly makes returns, and also brings their family & friends and/or acquaintances in to experience what you have to offer, who likely also buy from you.

So who is “Riley?” iley is your ‘best customer’ Riley is about 37, loyal to your business and has 3 kids still in school, owns their home, lives within 2 miles of your location, graduated from UCSC and also is an avid coffee drinker from the coffee shop next door. Riley spends more than your average customer, and also brings in friends from out of town when they’re visiting. Riley also drives a 2-year-old SUV and enjoys going to museums, and dines out about 4 times per week.

To know your customer, is to ask them questions when you or your staff are able to talk to them, and then also have a place or system to store that information. What lists do you have of your customers?

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Local Sports Valley High Schools Scoreboard Football

(* = League Game)

SLV Season Record: (3-6, League 3-2) Coach: Dave Poetzinger San Lorenzo Valley High’s football team has forfeited (F) the first five games of the 2018 season including its first league game for its illegal use of equipment by communicating with their quarterback from the sideline by using a headset.

Monterey 23 – SLV 17 (Oct 19, H*) SLV 34 – St Francis 0 (Oct 13, H*) SLV 30 – N. Monterey 3 (Oct 6, H*) Scotts Valley Season Record: (4-5, League 1-4) Coach: Louie Walters Soledad 20 – Scotts Valley 14 (Oct 19, H*) Scotts Valley 25 – Watsonville 20 (Oct 12, H*) MVCS 36 – Scotts Valley 6 (Oct 5, A*)

Girls Volleyball

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Soquel def SLV (3-0) (Oct 24, H*) Santa Cruz def SLV (3-0) (Oct 22, A*) Aptos def SLV (3-0) (Oct, 16, A*) Mt Madonna def SLV (3-0) (Oct 11, H*) Harbor def SLV (3-1) (Oct 9, H*) Scotts Valley def SLV (3-0) (Oct 4, A*) Soquel def SLV (3-0) (Oct 2, A*) Scotts Valley Season Record: (7-18, League 3-9) Coach: Mark Andrews Mt. Madonna def S. Valley (3-0) (Oct 24, H*) Aptos def Scotts Valley (3-1) (Oct 22, H*) Soquel def Scotts Valley (3-2) (Oct 18, A*) Harbor def Scotts Valley (3-2) (Oct 16, H*) Santa Cruz def S. Valley (3-0) (Oct 9, A*) Scotts Valley def SLV (3-0) (Oct 4, H*) Mt. Madonna def S.Valley (Oct 2, A*) n

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all is here! It’s officially the time of year where our fire crews at the Aptos-La Selva Fire District begin to shift gears from summer mode into winter mode. While the California fire season usually extends well into fall, we are preparing for the rainy season and all of the risks associated with winter weather. Crews will be hard at work over the next couple of months making sure our community is prepared and safe for weatherrelated incidents. With all the preparation taking place ahead of the winter season, it all starts with one simple task. Let’s all check our smoke alarms.

On Sunday, November 4 Daylight Saving Time will end. The annual “Fall Back” day has us move our clocks back by one hour.

Aside from enjoying the extra hour of sleep, the most important thing to do this time of year is making sure you check, replace, or install smoke alarms within your homes.

According to a 2015 report done by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in the years 2009-2013, fires in homes with no smoke alarms caused an average of 940 deaths per year (approximately 38% of home fire deaths). An additional 510 people died in fires where smoke alarms were present but failed to operate with dead batteries the leading cause of smoke alarm failures.

Smoke alarms were present in 73% of reported house fires but operated in only 53% of those incidents. What that tells us is that we need to make sure smoke alarms are not only installed in every household, but that they are also properly powered and working.

Smoke alarms clearly save lives as the risk of dying in a house fire is cut in half in homes with a working alarm system. So, how do we go about making sure our homes are as fire safe as possible? First, install smoke “Business Matters” from page 18

Hopefully you maintain a current email list that helps you communicate with customers regularly, perhaps through a monthly newsletter.

How to get more “Rileys” t’s quite simple and very effective to do local Facebook and Google ads where you can define your customer based on their demographics (age, sex, number of children, education level, home ownership, proximity to your business, etc.) as well as customer behaviors (local coffee shops, museum fan, dining out frequently, etc.). These are very effective ways to target potential ‘new best customers’ based on what you already know about your existing best customers.

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alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Make sure that smoke alarms are installed within each level of your home, including basements. Your smoke alarms should also be installed at the highest points of your ceiling. Since heat and smoke tend to rise, this ensures that the alarm can give you and your family the earliest notification possible.

Interconnected smoke alarm systems, which are powered by your home’s electricity with an installed battery back up is one of the better fire safety improvements you can make. When one alarm activates, all the alarms within your home will sound. Statistically, most house fire deaths occur overnight while people are sleeping. Interconnected systems ensure that everyone in the house will be notified to evacuate to safety.

Modern smoke alarms are good for 10 years of service. To be safe, check the manufacture date on the casing of the alarm and replace if necessary.

Low battery power will result in an intermittent “chirping” sounding from the smoke alarm telling you that it needs a new battery. To be sure the alarm has a good battery, change batteries twice a year with the spring and fall time changes.

What kind of smoke alarms are the best for home fire safety? There are two types: Photoelectric and Ionization. Both flaming fires and smoldering fires introduce products of combustion (heat, gas, light) at different rates. Photoelectric smoke alarms are more responsive to smoldering fires while the Ionization alarms are better suited to detect flaming fires. Fortunately, there are smoke detector manufacturers now making combination units that utilize both technologies.

With winter on its way, check your Knowing information about your best customers is key to your success. If you’re not already collecting emails from customers, I’d encourage you to do so. Simple surveys asking customers what social media they use, what other things they like to do and also being VERY specific about how they heard about you, are all great pieces of information that will help you understand which parts of your marketing are delivering customers, and which areas you should re-allocate your marketing budget to in order to get a greater return on your money and efforts! n ••• Ron Kustek is a business instructor at Cabrillo College teaching Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Advertising, Small Business and General Business Management.

By Captain Ryan Peters, Aptos-La Selva Fire District

smoke alarm systems. After you put new batteries in, press the test button to make sure the audible alarm is functioning properly. I’d suggest testing once a month to make sure your alarms are functioning. Testing your smoke alarms with the kids is a great teaching tool and will instill good fire safety habits around the house.

For those who may have family members who are hard of hearing or extremely heavy sleepers, bed shakers, strobe lights, and

other fire notification systems are available to improve fire safety within the residential setting. Please feel free to stop by one of our fire stations to discuss smoke alarms or home fire safety with our crews. Happy fall! n ••• For more information please visit the National Fire Protections Association website at www.nfpa.org. To speak with the Aptos/La Selva Fire District about home fire safety please call (831) 685-6690 or visit us at www.aptosfire.com

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COMmUNITY CALeNDAR 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

Saturday November 3 San Lorenzo Valley Chili Cookoff 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Felton Covered Bridge Park Hosted by Felton Library Friends and SLV Chili Cook Off

Sunday November 11 Veterans Day Dinner Honoring All Veterans 5 – 8 p.m., Scopazzi’s, 13300 Big Basin Way Boulder Creek Enjoy an evening of fine dining and camaraderie while honoring our veterans with service branch recognition, patriotic songs, and a sharing of their history. 5:00 pm: No Host Bar – 5:15 pm Program Begins – 6:00 pm: Dinner is served. Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms and bring memorabilia to display along with items from the San Lorenzo Valley Museum’s collection. Dinner includes salad, a selection of entrees, wine, and dessert.

Event sponsored by The Redwood Keg. Dinner $35 – $45.

Saturday November 17 19th Annual Environmental Town Hall 1 to 3 p.m., Felton Community Hall 6191 Highway 9 Felton The Valley Women’s Club’s Environmental Committee, with co-sponsor SLV Water District, invites the community to the Environmental Town Hall. The event is free and suitable for all ages.

For further information contact Nancy Macy, at (831) 345-1555.

Announcements Cabrillo Youth Strings Registration for the Cabrillo Youth Strings Chamber Music Program is underway. Classes will be offered for violin, viola and cello on Fridays, 4:15-5:30 in VAPA5137 and VAPA5141. Students must provide their own instruments. A Chamber Music Recital will be held on Friday, December 14, In 5146 of the Music Building, VAPA 5000. String players ages 7 to 18 are welcome to join the program.

For those interested in participating in or making contributions to this program, please call (831) 479-6101 or see our Cabrillo Youth Strings Cabrillo.edu website.

Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony The Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love music and want to be involved, please call (831) 646-8511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org for more information.

Ongoing Events 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

Mondays 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 2:30 - 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 10707 Soquel Dr, Aptos Led by Dr. Pat Hanson author of Invisible Grandparents: Leave a Legacy of Love Whether You Can Be There or Not this will be a safe structured environment for sharing stories if you so choose, and learning healthy ways to deal with separation from anyone. Co-sponsored by Alienated Grandparents Anonymous www.AGA-FL.org a national organization that provide information and support to grandparents who feel alienated or estranged to their grandchildren.

Questions: pat@invisiblegrand parent.com • (831) 601-9195 http://facebook.com/invisible grandparent 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.

Second and Fourth Mondays Santa Cruz Caregiver Support Group 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Street, Ste. L2, Santa Cruz If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you an opportunity to find out more about available community resources, learn from others who are going through similar experiences, and obtain additional educational materials. Open to family members, no fee.

For more information about this and other support groups in the area, please call 800.272.3900 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.

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 Tuesdays well from surgery.

Overeaters Anonymous: We’ll address nausea, low energy, weakness, digestion, Writing/Discussion Meeting immune support, grief, stress and more.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 Feel free to bring your partner or care team to this free Soquel Dr., Aptos (At Hwy One and Freedom Blvd) class. Please come fed; water is available.

Do you have a problem with food? Please check out our Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Eventbrite — free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution.

Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254-3270 to All teens and adults welcome!

RSVP. Address given upon registration receipt.

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

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

6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD hosts monthly support group meetings for anyone who would like to learn more about ADHD or has questions or concerns. Come share with those who understand. Second Wednesdays’ meeting is for parents of children, teens, and young adults with ADHD. The group for adults with ADHD, spouses, partners of someone with ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays of every month.

Contact: Judy Brenis, jbbrenis@comcast.net, or call 831BINGO 818-9619.

6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. Hosted by Soquel Sports Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full Last Wednesdays Each Month snack bar available. First Tuesday of each month is Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support special $25 buy in (up to five packs). Join us!

Group www.soquelsports.com 7-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource Center, 3150 Mission Drive, Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group Writing/Discussion Meeting has been an active group for over 20 years in the 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, community.

10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Hwy One and First meeting of 2018 will be February 28th.

Freedom Blvd) Do you have a problem with food? Please check out our Thursdays free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution.

All teens and adults welcome!

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

6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA 95076 Business Debtors Anonymous It’s fun and easy to do! Friendship put to music; 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 family friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Center Street, Santa Cruz.

Night at our new home in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar We specifically focus on recovering from debting on Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right one’s business. on Estrella) For more information: 831-425-3272.

For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at Tuesdays & Wednesdays (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net.

Survivors Support Groups Monarch Services offers a safe space to meet other sur- Friendship Put to Music! vivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella trafficking survivors, and to listen or share experiences. Ave. Childcare provided on site.

Classes every Thursday night. For more information Spanish – Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Servicios call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at Monarca, 233 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville (831) caller4u@att.net 722-4532 San Lorenzo Community Band Practice English – Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monarch Sessions Services, 1590 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz (831) 7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley High School Band Room (F-1) 425-4030 The San Lorenzo Valley Community Band meets every For more information, visit www.monarchscc.org Thursday at SLV High School. Dues are $30 a semester.

You must read music.

Second Wednesdays Call Teresa at 336-8637.

Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Monthly Meeting Second and Fourth Thursdays Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. Cabrillo Host Lions Club Meetings This statewide group of retired men invites you to be 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road. our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll meet kindred Want to make a difference in our community? Join the spirits, have a fine lunch and learn something new from Cabrillo Lions Club twice every month and see what you a top notch guest speaker. can do to help in Santa Cruz County.

Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 Please RSVP cabrillolions@gmail.com

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COMmUNITY CALeNDAR Ongoing Events cont.

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Last Thursdays each month Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr. This is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango.

Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, call Michael (831) 239-2247.

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Fridays Nar-Anon Scotts Valley 6:30 p.m., Camp Recovery Center (Bison Center Room), 3192 Glen Canyon Road, Scotts Valley.

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, please go to our website at www.nar-anon.org.

Drop-in Grief Support 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, two locations: 940 Disc Dr., Scotts Valley 85 Nielson St., Watsonville Hospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a drop-in grief support group for adults grieving the death of a family member or a friend. This group is a place where you can share stories, learn tools for coping, and receive support from people who care.

For more information, please call (831) 430-3000. Preregistration is required.

First Fridays each month First Friday Art Tour The First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place yearround 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.

For information, call 831-684-2832, or go to fridayshakespeare.org or facebook.com/fridayshakespeare.

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 Paintings Exhibition Noon-10 p.m., Mutari Chocolate House and Factory, 504 Front Street, Santa Cruz Aptos Artist David Pfost’s plein air watercolor paintings

Cabrillo Youth Strings Fall Concert 7:00 p.m., Samper Recital Hall, VAPA5100 (Intersection of Cabrillo College Drive/Soquel Drive) This Fall’s concert is dedicated to Lile Cruse and will feature Baroque, Classical, Jazz, Blues, Bossa nova, Tango and Contemporary Music. String Orchestra music will be performed by Local Youth.

Fee: $10 General, $8 Students, $7 Seniors/Students with SAC card holders, Children 15 and under Free For more information call 479-6101.

Sunday November 4 and Sunday December 2

41st-annual Albacore Feed Dinner and Raffle Saturday November 10 6 p.m., Castroville Recreation Center, 11261 Crane St., Castroville The Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project, a non-profit (501C-3) volunteer organization seeking to restore the native salmon and steelhead trout population in our area, and the Castroville Rotary Club are having their 41st annual fund-raising albacore dinner. It includes a project demonstration along with door prizes, a raffle and a silent auction.

No-host cocktails begin at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets at the door: $20 adults; $10 kids 12-and-under.

For more information, send email to: captmikebaxter@yahoo.com • scruzfishing@yahoo.com • mhermansky@cs.com of Santa Cruz County landscapes are on exhibit.

Exhibit open until the end of December.

Second Saturdays Each Month 2nd Saturday on the Farm 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Join us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free family activities. Each month we select a new theme to highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, and demonstrations that relate.

We often have guest appearances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, and more! You are sure to find something fun and entertaining for the whole family.

Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE

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

Saturday November 10 Sunday November 11

“YLI” 15th Annual Holiday Boutique 9 am to 3 pm, Our Lady Star of the Sea Church Hall, 515 stand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion. Frederick St. Santa Cruz.

Hand crafted items by local vendors. Also homemade Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info baked goods and lunch will be available. visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu For more information: grammapat222@aol.com or 831-423-8141. n

Sundays Nar-Anon Santa Cruz 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter Room), 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz 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, please go to our website at www.nar-anon.org.

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.

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Replacing or Upgrading Your Wood Stove

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But we can do something about this. The Monterey Bay Air Resources District by way of a grant from the California Air Resources Board has incentive funding for residents to replace and upgrade old wood stoves and fireplaces to new, cleaner burning and more efficient devices. The District is providing an incentive of $1,000 toward the purchase and installation of a new EPA-certified wood stove or $1,500 for a natural gas, propane or electric heating device.

Low-income residents may qualify for an additional $2,000 toward the cost of a new device. Funds are limited, so visit mbard.org for more information soon.

••• PG&E’s Community Wildfire Safety Program taying on the topic of the environment, I’d like to update you on the PG&E Wildfire Safety Program. My October column provided information about property owners’ rights to negotiate with PG&E about tree removal or trimming while the County simultaneously works on environmental conditions associated with a permit for PG&E to work in the County’s right of way, the latter

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which has not been issued as of this writing.

To be clear, we understand that PG&E needs to perform work around their lines to reduce wildfire risk and has the authority from the California Public Utilities Commission to do so. We are simply asking that PG&E do its best to inform and respect our residents while conducting its work in environmentally sensitive ways.

We are also concerned about the utility’s plans for upgrading its infrastructure, such as replacing wooden power poles and insulating transmission lines. In an Oct. 18 letter co-signed by Assemblymember Mark Stone, I urged top PG&E officials to follow the lead of Southern California Edison in making critical investments in infrastructure by 2020 rather than focusing so intensely on a vegetation removal program that could starkly alter beautiful forested areas like San Lorenzo Valley.

While my office has responded to dozens of residents registering concerns about the PG&E program, there have been many other things to celebrate in the 5th District already this fall.

Brookdale Lodge Ribbon Cutting e had a great turnout Oct. 24 for the ribbon cutting celebration marking the first phase of a multimillion dollar remodel of the historic Brookdale Lodge. Now called the Brookdale Inn & Spa, the fabled get-away will no doubt create as many fond memories for residents and visitors in the future as it has in decades past. We are grateful for the investment hotelier Pravin Patel has made in revamping 46 guest rooms, the reception area, the lounge and a market. We look forward to the next round of renovations, and I am thankful for the many efforts made by Barbara Mason and her colleagues in the Santa Cruz County Economic Development

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office to make the lodge a destination once more.

Felton Turns 150 arlier in October, hundreds turned out to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Felton. Our firefighters grilled up delicious hamburgers while the Felton Business Association served up locally made beer in commemorative pint glasses.

The Association and the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce also premiered a new Felton T-shirt, and we all marveled at the new town flag. I was pleased to present a County proclamation heralding the occasion, and I thank Assemblymember Stone and Santa Cruz Mayor David Terrazas for sharing their own recognition.

Scotts Valley Town Center Moving Forward also was pleased to see the Scotts Valley Town Center project recently take one step closer to becoming a reality after the Santa Cruz City Council approved the sale of its portion of Sky Park. I know residents join me in looking forward to seeing a site plan soon for the mixeduse project, which as been 20 years in the making.

Golden Beacon Award for County astly, the County of Santa Cruz was honored Oct. 16 with the first-ever set of Golden Beacon Awards given to a county in California. The awards honored the County for all its work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including helping to establish Monterey Bay Community Power, which was an initiative led by my office from 2015-2018. I am pleased to report 95 percent of customers throughout the Monterey Bay region have joined the new agency, and that we have are offering carbon-free power at rates 3 to 5 percent below PG&E. ••• I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving and will have more to report in December, including updates about the Felton Library and Nature Discovery Park, as well as plans to update the Boulder Creek Library. n

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Kahlua: Look Out, Here She Comes!

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ahlua (ID#A251656) is an action dog! This girl has the energy to join you on runs and outdoor adventures! When her exercise needs are provided for, she is a ton of fun! She did well walking outside — nothing seemed to faze her. She appears intelligent and curious; she enjoyed exploring throughout the shelter and meeting new people. Kahlua is both a high-energy dog and in adolescence, so she is best suited to sturdy, active humans who are up for some training to live harmoniously together.

Kahlua is a 9-month old, spayed female, brown brindle Pit Bull Terrier and German Shepherd Mix 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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Saturday November 3, 2018

9am - 7pm

Join us for a day full of holiday magic, catered hors’ d’oeuvres and exciting gifts. Enjoy the sparkling trees, add to your ornament collection, and enjoy the perfect start to your holiday shopping. Drawings and gifts from our favorite local artists and vendors including hand crafted jewelry, beautiful scarves, local art, Hobo, Rosy Rings, Voluspa, Spartina 449, Brighton, Vera Bradley, and more!

Join us in celebrating the Holiday Season Holiday Events Friday, November 9: Safari Night with Brighton Saturday, December 1: Uno de 50 Trunk Show Wednesday, December 5: Brighton Customer Appreciation Evening

Customer Cookie Contest

Saturday, December 8 10:30am - 4:00pm

This is one of our favorite days at Zinnia’s--you get to try all the cookies and vote for your favorite! To enter, bring in at least two dozen of your best cookies by 10am on December 8. First, Second, and Third place winners get first choice of the many prizes, including a beautiful piece of Vera Bradley and Brighton. Our Junior Bake Off (16 & under) is back!

First place receives a season pass to the Boardwalk.

Santa Arrives Sunday December 9 11am - 2pm

Make Christmas a memory at Zinnia’s! Bring your camera and take a picture with Santa Claus!

219C Mount Hermon Rd. Scotts Valley 831.430.9466 Mon - Sat 9am - 7pm Sun 9am - 5:30pm Zinniasgiftboutique.com

Brighton, Vera Bradley. Hobo, Baggallini, Rosy Rings, Little Me, color Me cotton, Bearington, Voluspa, Uno de 50, candles, bags, baby clothes, holiday and home décor and gazillions more!