Scotts Valley Times: January 2019

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Women’s Adventure Film Tour at the Rio

The Women’s Adventure Film Tour has arrived in the USA for the first time ever and will be in Santa Cruz for One Night Only on January 26! This tour is a celebration of the fantastic women around us who are doing extraordinary things.

The films are there to be enjoyed by women and men of all ages! The event features an all-new set of short films, including the premiere of Katie Walsh’s film, Surfing to Cope about American Brianna Cope.

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Calling all Flappers & Bootleggers Join the Scotts Valley Chamber for a Roaring 20’s Community Awards Gala Join the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce on January 19 from 5-10 p.m. at the Community Awards Gala as we honor the leaders in our community that make Scotts Valley such a special place.

The theme for this year’s Gala will be the Roaring 20’s! Dinner will be provided by Mickey’s Catering in

the 831 and wine will be provided by Kissed by Angel Wines.

There will also be live music by The Speak Easy 3, a raffle and a brief live auction. The location of this year’s Gala will be the Green Hills Event Center located at 1500 Green Hills Road in Scotts Valley. ... continues on page 4

Noel Smith Wins Golden Quill Award

For the past 14 years I’ve been the editor for the Aptos Times, Capitola Soquel Times and Scotts Valley Times. It has always been my purpose to make each publication truly local in content and design.

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2019 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

The Annual Times Competition for Santa Cruz County Residents

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Times Publishing Group is sponhether it’s Love that has stood soring its 19th the test of Annual Times Pubtime, the So it’s time to write it lishing Valentine’s rush of young Love, or the memory of and send us your poem Day Poetry Contest to reward four Love lost, that’s what about those tender local poets (and we celebrate each Febfeelings and romantic their loved ones) ruary 14, Valentine’s throughout Santa Day. What could be thoughts to our annual Cruz County and to more romantic than to poetry contest. encourage them to express through your make public their own poetry about that special Love for your loved one to read feelings in celebration of Valentines (and for our readers). So it’s time to write it Day. Last year’s Times Publishing Annual and send us your poem about those tender feelings and romantic thoughts to our Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest drew poems from Watsonville to Boulder annual poetry contest.

Creek. Some funny, some romantic, some touching and some… well, you know… As usual, a winning poem was chosen for each of our three newspapers; the Aptos Times, Capitola Soquel Times, and Scotts Valley Times.

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

••• 2019 Poetry Contest Rules (Open only to Santa Cruz County residents!)

Please Read Carefully rite a poem about, or to your Valentine. There is NO credit for formatting. Submit it via email to info@ cyber-times.com with Poetry Contest as the

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Subject, or mail it to 9601 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003. Only one poem per poet and no more than 250 words and 25 lines.

Be sure to include your name, address, day and evening phone numbers, e-mail address, and for whom (fiancée, spouse, parent, child, lost love, etc.) your poem is written.

The 2019 prizes will be announced soon.

We welcome all submissions from the residents of Santa Cruz County. The Times Publishing editorial staff will select the winners as follows: • South county for the Aptos Times – Watsonville, Freedom, Corralitos • Mid-county for the Capitola Soquel Times – Capitola, Soquel, Santa Cruz and Davenport

• Santa Cruz Mountains for the Scotts Valley Times – Scotts Valley, San Lorenzo Valley, Bonny Doon, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek

Entries must be received by 5 p.m.

Tuesday, February 6, 2018. The winner will be notified on or before Friday, February 9. Please Email or call us at 831/688-7549 if you have any questions.

The winning poems will be published in the March 1 editions of our three newspapers. n ••• 2018 Winners: Grand Prize: Tom Trujillo of La Selva Beach for the Aptos Times. • Travis Deyoung of Santa Cruz for the Capitola Soquel Times • Donna Kannall of Scotts Valley for the Scotts Valley Times

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Santa Cruz County Highest Voter Turnout anta Cruz County Clerk Gail L. Pellerin certified results of the Nov. 6, 2018 Statewide General Election on Tuesday, Dec. 4.

Santa Cruz County had the highest voter turnout in a midterm election.

The last record was set in 1982 with 70.8%.

The Elections Code requires the County Clerk to certify results by the 30th day after the election, which is December 6, 2018. A summary of the results as well as a precinctby-precinct report are posted on the website at www.votescount.com . ~~~ November 6, 2018 Election Statistics Voter Registration...............................159,228 Record number!

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Total Votes Cast..................................121,700 Record number for a midterm!

Turnout Percentage............................ 76.43% Record number for a midterm!

Total Precinct Votes..............................38,832 Total Vote-by-Mail Votes.....................82,868 Record number for a midterm!

Total Vote-by-Mail Requests............. 111,655 Record number!

Total Provisional Ballots Counted.......5,423 Total Provisional Ballots Cast...............6,410 For additional information contact Gail L. Pellerin at gail.pellerin@santacruzcounty. ca.us or call 831-454-2419.

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Meets every Tuesdays at 12:30pm at the WomenCARE office located at 2901 Park Avenue, Suite A1 in Soquel.

Call to register (831) 457-2273 We look forward to meeting you!

For more information visit womencare santacruz.org ••• Introductory session in the Art of Communication Resource Center for Nonviolence 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz Sunday, January 6 • 6:30pm – 8:30pm hese introductory sessions are free in order to make them widely accessible. We always welcome donations in order to cover our costs.

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Marshall Rosenberg developed NVC; Ph.D. It is taught all over the world by over 225 certified trainers (4 are here in Santa Cruz).

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Cover Calling all Flappers & Bootleggers: Join the Scotts Valley Chamber for a Roaring 20’s Community Awards Gala

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Community News 2019 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest: The Annual Times Competition for Santa Cruz County Residents • Santa Cruz County Highest Voter Turnout • WomenCARE PSA for Cancer Support Group • Introductory session in the Art of Communication TPG, Inc. Editor Noel Smith Wins Golden Quill Award: Letter to the Editor (from the Editor), By Noel Smith Women’s Adventure Film Tour at the Rio • Enroll Now for Jan. 5 Smart Driver Class Scotts Valley Year in Review 2018 Volunteers Help Children In Foster Care RTC Receives Safety Improvement Grant for Highway 9 Pedestrian Crossings Foundation Provides New Pediatric Gym, By Aric Sleeper Inspiring News in 2018 SLV & SV Meal and Food Programs: Jan. • Wake Up Refreshed: Simple Ways to Begin Your Morning Wide Eyed and Ready to Go! Ten Doctor-Recommended New Year’s Resolutions • Leadership Santa Cruz County Launches Search for New Executive Director Be A Holiday Hero – Give The Gift Of Life: Red Cross urgently needs blood and platelet donations Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases Combatting COLD and FLU Season • Possible Tax Relief for Domestic Parters

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Scotts Valley Chamber Newsletter • Pages 11-14 11 Calling all Flappers & Bootleggers: Join us for a Roaring 20’s Community Awards Gala • Calendar of Upcoming Events 12 Introducing 2019s New Chamber Ambassadors • Emily Bigelow • Jack Goode Jr. • Robert Aldana 13 Brand-di Palmer • Jay Topping • Victor Alejandro 14 Learn About Our Water Supply

Monthly Horoscope • Page 18 – Your November Horoscope Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 20, 21

Featured Columnists 22 Hope On The Horizon for County Roads, By Bruce McPherson 23 Berries For Color In Winter, by Tony Tomeo

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layout Michael Oppenheimer, Jim Johnson graphic artists Michael Oppenheimer, Jim Johnson photography Michael Oppenheimer, Jim Johnson, Brad Hagenking

TPG, Inc. Editor Noel Smith Wins Golden Quill Award

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Letter to the Editor (from the Editor)

or the past 14 years I’ve been the editor for the Aptos Times, Capitola Soquel Times and Scotts Valley Times.

It has always been my purpose to make each publication truly local in content and design.

It has been my privilege to promote the efforts of local organizations, businesses and non-profits to make their community a better place to live. I thank all these organizations for their openness in providing us content and information

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Times Publishing Group, Inc. 9601 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 The Times Publishing Group, Inc., publishers of the Aptos Times, a bi-monthly publication, the Capitola Times and Scotts Valley Times, each printed monthly, Coastal Weddings Magazine, Coastal Home and Garden Magazine, Aptos’ Fourth of July Parade Official Program Guide and Capitola’s Begonia Festival Official Program Guide, is owned by Patrice Edwards.

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Noel Smith (right) recieves the Golden Quill Award from Soquel Union Elementary School District Superintendent Scott Turnbull (left) with his wife, Marsha, in attendence.

that have made our publications so successful.

My background includes a long and varied history of professions. I started out as a linguist in the U.S. Army stationed in Berlin when the Wall went up in 1961. I worked for General Dynamics, received my degree as an Electronics Engineer, and my MBA. I’ve worked overseas and traveled to many countries. I also, because of the “gray ceiling,” became an 18-wheel truck driver for four and one half years and traveled 750,000 miles to all 48 states.

After I got off the road I found myself writing articles for the Aptos Times and then became the editor of the three newspapers for which I wish to thank publisher Patrice Edwards for her patience and support. That relationship has given me 14 years of a very satisfying profession.

I recently received the 2018 California School Board Association “Golden Quill Award” signed by Michael Watkins, President of CSBA and presented by the Soquel Unified Elementary School District at their December 19th Board Meeting.

This award was in recognition of fair, insightful and accurate reporting on public school news.

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COVER STORY “Awards Gala” from page 1 This event is almost sold out, so get your tickets now if you haven’t already.

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Tickets may be purchased online at scottsvalleychamber.com. n ••• The 2019 Honorees:

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 Award Mark Andrews and the Scotts Valley High School Green Team

COMMUNITY NEWS

Women’s Adventure Film Tour at the Rio T he Women’s Adventure Film Tour has arrived in the USA for the first time ever and will be in Santa Cruz for One Night Only on January 26! This tour is a celebration of the fantastic women around us who are doing extraordinary things.

The films are there to be enjoyed by

women and men of all ages! The event features an all-new set of short films, including the premiere of Katie Walsh’s film, Surfing to Cope about American Brianna Cope.

You’ll also experince climbing, skiing, mountanineering, snowboarding and travel films from all over the world. n For more information www.riotheatre.com

You’re Invited to Our Upcoming Open House on January 26th @ 1pm

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Scotts Valley Year in Review 2018 January n January 1, 2018 under the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, dispensaries opened their doors to customers 21 and over for recreational use.

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February cotts Valley Spelling Bee Winner Owen Mercer, a student at Scotts Valley Middle School, advanced to the state competition.

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he Santa Cruz Deputy Sheriff’s Association awarded local students with $1000 scholarships. The awards are named to commemorate SC County Law Enforcement Officers who gave their lives to public service.

Police Sergeant Loran “Butch” Baker, Officer Elizabeth Butler and Deputy Michael Gray. The Michael Gray award was given to Scotts Valley High School senior Cassidy O’Brien Kerr.

• Long-Term Community Planning Efforts • Town Center and Citywide Development Activity October he 32nd Annual Open Studios continues a tradition of free, self-guided tours that invite the public into 310 artist studios working in dozens of mediums across Santa Cruz County.

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March ountain Community Theatre presents Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. Directed by Bill Peters.

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April eghan Clifton is awarded the Jimmie C o x Memorial Scholarship.

T h i s scholarship is given to a local student who plans to major in agriculture.

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July usic at Skypark is a series of free concerts benefiting the music programs in local schools. $145k has been raised to date.

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August he Santa Cruz Yacht Club hosts the 26th annual Day on the Monterey Bay Regatta to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County. Over the past 25 years, the Regatta has raised over $1,000,000 to support youth mentoring in Santa Cruz.

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he Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival featured 107 artists, 30 classic cars, winning wines, craft beer, live music and a kid’s fun zone.

September cotts Valley Mayor Jim Reed State of the City Address. Key topics covered include: • Fiscal sustainability initiatives

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upervisor Bruce McPherson, the Santa Cruz County Office for Economic Development and the San Lorenzo Valley community all celebrated the grand reopening of historic Brookdale Lodge.

June ongratulations San Lorenzo Valley Class of 2018!

Valedictorians: Samuel English, Aiden le Roux, Kahlo Smith Salutatorians: Lucy Archibald, Rowan Nolan, Craig Yeomans Top 10%: Aiden Burke, Zahira Elmansoumi, Sophia Magliato, Henry Slayer, Liam Tveit, Caitlyn Wade, Brittney Wood, Benjamin Yanowitz, Jordan Yanowitz, and Emma Zilge

December imes Publishing Group, Inc’s Publisher, Patrice Edwards, the E.D. of Jacobs Heart, Lori Butterworth, and Supervisor Zach Friend were invited to join other members of the community on stage for the Nutcracker.

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cotts Valley Unified School District is the envy of the rest of Santa Cruz County. 96% of Scotts Valley students graduate from high school and 95% go on to college.

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nn Elizabeth Theirmann, MFA, was chosen to create the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce 20192020 decal.

November cotts Valley Chamber of Commerce honors leaders in the community that make Scotts Valley such a special place. This years leaders include Greg Wimp, Mari Rossi, Katie Bagley, Thomas Codiga, Knox Roofing and more!

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Volunteers Help Children In Foster Care

n 2018, 73 community members completed 35 hours of training and were sworn in as Officers of the Court to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates in the Juvenile Dependency Court of Santa Cruz County. These volunteers have committed to help a child or youth in foster care that has been abused or neglected.

The graduating class on December 4, 2018 also marked the retirement of CASA’s trainer of 11 years, Fred Koehler.

“What I’ve noticed from training over 600 CASA volunteers is that so many of them find helping one vulnerable child in a very difficult situation is a way they can make a real measurable difference in the world. Volunteers helping babies have a voice in court, being a friend to a school-age child or being a mentor to an older youth are all ways to make a real tangible difference.

I’ve seen Advocates lives be changed by this process. Watching so many people

making a difference in this simple and caring way has opened my heart and has changed my life too.”

195 volunteers have served this year, 230 children and youth in foster care. CASA volunteers devote 2-4 hours a week getting

to know one child in foster care, gather information from everyone involved in the child’s life, and are empowered to directly influence life-changing decisions for the child.

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At the age of 81, I have suddenly been forced to retire due to health issues. I wish all those organizations and individuals who have communicated and trusted me with their information the best and encourage them to continue to support Times Publishing Group, Inc. n ••• Publisher’s note: Noel Smith is beloved by everyone at Times Publishing Group, Inc. We wish Noel a happy, peaceful retirement and thank him for all the brilliant work. Everyday, fans, friends and business associates send in

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RTC Receives Safety Improvement Grant for Highway 9 Pedestrian Crossings T he Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Comission (RTC) received $250,000 in grant money from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for pedestrian crossing safety projects on Highway 9 (State Route 9/SR9) in the San Lorenzo Valley.

SR9 serves as a main thoroughfare for pedestrians to access schools, libraries, parks, commercial areas and homes.

There are only four signal lights and one stop sign on the highway, and many of the intersections that pedestrians regularly use for crossings have no safety controls.

RTC staff, working with Caltrans, the County of Santa Cruz Public Works Department, and community leaders, identified five intersections on SR9 with high foot traffic and high pedestrian involved collision rates where

the installation of pedestrian crossings with enhanced safety features should be prioritized.

The intersections where pedestrian crossings will be improved with the HSIP grant money are: • SR9/Redwood Drive in Felton; • SR9 midblock crossing between

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Graham Hill Road and Kirby Street in Felton; • SR9/Clear Creek Road in Brookdale; • SR9/Forest Street in Boulder Creek; and • SR9/Pool Drive in Boulder Creek.

Improvements at these five locations vary and will include a combination of treatments, including installation of high-

visibility striping and signage, advance warning flashing beacons, and Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons.

Enhancements in these key locations will improve crossing safety for pedestrians and bicyclists by alerting oncoming vehicles of the presence of a lawful crosswalk and/or that the crosswalk is occupied.

“The heavily used pedestrian routes along Highway 9 have a history of motorist and pedestrian collisions. These crosswalk improvements will increase visibility of the crosswalks and pedestrians, alerting motorists to their presence and warning motorists to slow down near crossing locations,” said Santa Cruz County Supervisor Bruce McPherson, whose supervisorial district covers the San Lorenzo Valley.

“Pedestrians will have safer access to transit stops, parks, neighborhoods, businesses and other services they rely on in this rural area.”

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Foundation Provides New Pediatric Gym

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By Aric Sleeper

or years, Santa Cruz County’s pedi- therapists and patients. The rehabilitation atric physicians, and physical and center’s staff needed equipment to fill the occupational therapists faced an unex- new pediatric gym. The Dominican Hospected issue when treating young children pital Foundation was eager to help and with spectrum disorder, sensory processing provided the funding to make it a reality.

“The foundation has always been and motor coordination issues—space.

“Part of the way to assess a child is extremely supportive of rehabilitation work, and we are by watching them in very grateful for an environment— “The foundation has that,” says program what they seek and avoid—and we always been extremely director, Leah Santos.

“You can do didn’t really have supportive of rehabili- so much with each the space to do that tation work, and we are piece of equipment,” before,” says occupaoccupational tional therapist Beth very grateful for that.” says therapist, Jen Beck.

Ralston. “We couldn’t — Leah Santos, Program Director “For example, the get the full picture.” climbing wall helps When Dominican Hospital sought a new location to house its with strengthening and motor planning, outpatient rehabilitation center the hos- which is huge problem for some kids. But pital was able to provide the space for a if you can work on those challenges when they’re young, in a safe space, it makes all new pediatric therapy area.

After a long search, the hospital the difference.” n acquired the former Sports Authority ••• building on Madrone Street in Santa Cruz.

Dignity Health/Dominican Hospital Now remodeled, the new center provides Foundation: 1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz therapists and patients the ample space For more information call 831.462.7712 they need to learn and play. or e-mail guinevere.espinoza-krebs@dignity The space wasn’t the only obstacle for health.org

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“Foster Care” from page 7 Stacey Costello, Julia Crawford, Valeria Daki, Cecilia Diaz, Elizabeth Forrest, Lisa Foy, Michael Geluardi, Christopher Goldstein, Nancy Gordon, RoxyGreenspan, Megan Grewohl, Serena Griffith, Susana Gueye, Lacey Harrison, Laurie Hartsfield, Rosalie Hershberger, John Himelright, Jenny Hundemer, Jenny Im, Jazmin Jauregui, Jennyn Jefferson, Haley Kepler, Nate Koretz, Al Linder, Barbara Lockwood, Ellie Lopez, Michael Loredo, Lyndsey Marks, Lisa Martin, Paiton Matyas, Tammy McBride, Peter McGinn, Corina Mejia, Rebecca Meredith, Hannah Mixter, Damian Musante, Caren Nessen, Anna Niebel, Amy Orlando, Lynne Petrovic, Natalie Pinkerton, Patricia Plascencia, William Rentz, John Rodriguez, Gavin Sandford, Davina Santos,

Michael Savage, Jillian Schraeder, Ellen Skolnick, Cynthia Smith Brockman, Christi Suchil, Judith Swan, Rebecca Tas, Vanessa Tomasello, Yvonne Van Leeuwen, Suzanne

Williams, and Elizabeth Winder.

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Inspiring News in 2018

A campaign called “Black Girl Magic Texas” helped put 17 black women on the bench in Harris County, Texas.

Science Australian researchers develop 10-minute test to detect cancer cells anywhere in the body.

Scientists accidently created a mutant enzyme that breaks down plastic bottles.

World Health Organization unveiled new vaccine to end cholera.

Cancer deaths have dropped 25% in the USA. Half of all people with HIV are getting treatment; deaths have dropped by half since 2005.

mission and they received the right to drive.

Politicians, Rashida Tlaib & Ilhan Omar are the first Muslim women elected into Congress. Omar is also the first Somali-American member.

Harris County Texas: 17 black women won judicial seats under a campaign they called “Black Girl Magic Texas.”

South Fulton, Georgia’s criminal justice system is led entirely by black women.

Jared Polis is first openly gay man elected as Colorado Governor.

Breaking Barriers Lt. Marina Hierl is the first woman in Marine Corps history to lead an infantry platoon.

Women in Saudi Arabia are now able to travel or study without male per-

United States $1.8 billion was donated to John Hopkins University to help low-income students.

Eco-friendly Babcock Ranch in Florida is the first solar-powered town in USA.

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The American unemployment rate is the lowest it has ever been since 1969.

Government leased 390,000 acres of federally owned waters, for offshore wind farming.

Around the World Ireland voted to amend their constitution and enable legislation allowing abortion.

India overturned 150 years of anti-gay legislation, decriminalized consensual gay sex.

South & North Korean ended the Korean War and marched under one flag at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Iranian President Hassan Rohani lifted the stadium ban - now women can attend sporting events. n ••• Happy 2019!

Special Advocate can attend an information meeting in January or contact CASA’s Outreach and Recruitment Manager, Cita Rasul, at cita@casaofsantacruz.org, or (831) 761-2956.

Upcoming information meetings are: • Tuesday, January 8, 10:00 a.m. at CASA, located at 813 Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville • Tuesday, January 8, 6:00 p.m. at Live Oak Family Resource Center, located at 1740 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz • Wednesday, January 9, 5:30 p.m. at CASA, located at 813 Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville • Thursday, January 10, 2:00 p.m. at The Painted Cork, located at 1129 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz • Friday, January 11, 12:00 p.m. at California Coffee, located at 9105 Soquel Drive in Aptos ••• Pictures include just some of the people listed above. www.casaofsantacruz.org

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According to data from the Transportation Injury Mapping System, there were 34 pedestrian involved incidents on SR9 from 2006-2017. Twenty-three of these incidents, including three pedestrian fatalities and four pedestrian severe injuries, occurred at an intersection where the pedestrian had the right-of-way, and in 15 of these incidents, the pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk.

The RTC is currently working on the SR9/San Lorenzo Valley Complete Streets Corridor Plan, a planning study that provides a vision, guiding principles, and realistic strategies to improve how people get around San Lorenzo Valley. Data gathered during initial outreach for the plan shows that crossing SR9 is a priority safety issue for pedestrians and bicyclists. In early 2019, the RTC will gather community feedback on the draft Complete Streets Corridor Plan in order to prioritize implementation of a range of identified projects along the corridor. n ••• For more information on the Caltrans’ Highway Safety Improvement Program, visit http:// www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/hsip.html.

Calling all Flappers & Bootleggers Join us for a Roaring 20’s Community Awards Gala

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oin the Scotts Valley munity that make Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce such a special place: ••• on January 19th from xx5:00-10pm, as we honor the Alvin Scarborough Man of the Year Greg Wimp following leaders in our com-

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 Award Mark Andrews and the Scotts Valley High School Green Team

••• he theme for this year’s Gala will be the Roaring 20’s! Dinner will be provided by Mickey’s Catering in the 831 and wine will be provided by Kissed

by Angel Wines.

There will also be live music

by The Speak Easy 3, a raffle and a brief live auction. The location of this year’s Gala will be the Green Hills Event Center located at 1500 Green Hills Road in Scotts Valley.

This event is almost sold out, so get your tickets now if you haven’t already.

Tickets may be purchased online at scottsvalleychamber.com.

••• Green Hills Event Center: 1500 Green Hills Road, Scotts Valley

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Calendar of Upcoming Events

Entire Community is Welcome – Join Us! Saturday January 19 • 2019 Community Awards Gala 5:00-10:00pm

Green Hills Event Center 1500 Green Hills Road, Scotts Valley

Sunday February 10

• Grand Opening Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 3:00-4:30pm Scotts Valley Middle School 8 Bean Creek Road, Scotts Valley

Thursday February 28 • Multi-Chamber Mixer 5:30-7:30pm

Tannery Arts Center 1010 River Street, Santa Cruz

Thursday March 28

• Grand Opening Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 5:30-7:00pm JCCO International 5403 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley

Happy New Year!

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Introducing 2019s New Chamber Ambassadors W ho are the Chamber Ambassadors?

The Ambassador Program’s mission at the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce is to promote membership commitment and retention by: • Raising awareness of Chamber activities and benefits

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• Informing and involving new Chamber members to promote strong continuing membership • Host Chamber Networking Mixers and events creating connections for Chamber Members • Encourage meaningful and beneficial participation in the Chambers programs

Emily Bigelow

mily graduated Maui School of Therapeutic Massage in 2012.

There she studied Myofascial Release and Neuromuscular Therapy under the late James Hackett who recently has been inducted in to the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame.

She became passionate about Structural Integration after finding the body work they were practicing in those specific classes had given her relief Emily Bigelow from the pain caused by her Scoliotic curvature of her spine.

Eager to help others who have muscular pain caused by postural imbalances she began focusing her education on Structural Integration. While studying in Maui she had also been introduced to Hawaiian Lomi Lomi by Jeana Iwalani.

Inspired by the Hawaiian culture and the philosophy behind traditional Hawaiian medicine, Emily began an immersion class where she got the opportunity to study the Hawaiian culture. Emily received a thorough education in Big Island Style Hawaiian Lomi Lomi. Combining her knowledge fascia and trigger points from Myofascial Release and Neuromuscular Therapy and the fluidity and intention of connecting down to the bones from Lomi, Emily has developed a soothing yet very affective massage style.

Emily began working in the Professional Clinic at MSTM right out of school and briefly assisted teachers in the classroom before she made her way back home to the mainland. Emily began her own private practice in Northern California until she

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• Serving as a liaison between the Scotts Valley Chamber staff and membership Our returning Chamber Ambassadors are Angelo Bartolotta, Dynamic Press; Kevin Anderson, Statcomm Inc. Owner – K Auctioneers; Becky McMillion, Wine Coordinator; Donna Lind, City of

moved to the Bay Area to begin working at the Ritz Carlton Spa in Halfmoon Bay where she was highly requested.

Although she enjoyed working in the spa setting, Emily longed to get back in to more therapeutic body work. She then began working as a contracted employee at Google in Mountain View California.

Her approval rating is an outstanding 98% favorable, voted by the Google employees that have received her work.

Emily is now a Nationally Board Certified Massage Therapist and is excited to bring Scotts Valley a luxury massage experience with out straying away from the therapeutic benefits of massage at an affordable rate for many.

Jack Goode Jr.

Major Gifts Officer at U.S Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association & Foundation ack Goode and his three ten-year-old boys are thrilled to be new residents of Scotts Valley after moving from Palo Alto in July.

A graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy he spent the early part of his career in the maritime and defense industries working at sea and leading the Navy’s Port Engineer Program in Jack Goode Jr. Norfolk, Virginia.

Since moving to California in 2014 Jack has explored new industries by working at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital — Stanford and the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce where he was the Director of Leadership and Community Engagement.

Jack has returned to his maritime roots and

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Scotts Valley; and Phil Neuman, PDNC Incorporated.

We are proud to announce our new 2019 Ambassadors to the program and welcome them! Get to know them – they are well connected volunteers who engage the community in all the happenings in Scotts Valley!

serves as the Major Gifts Officer for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Foundation. He enjoys exploring the beaches and woods with his boys, distance running, and cooking in his free time.

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Robert Aldana

obert Aldana has been a Scotts Valley resident for over 22 years.

He is a licensed real estate professional since 1986 and is the #1 agent representing Scotts Valley area home sellers and buyers, having won numerous awards as an agent for his production and customer satisfaction record.

He was recently ranked by the Wall Street Journal as being in the top .5% of agents in California for 2018 Robert Aldana and was winner of the Santa Cruz Sentinel’s Readers Choice Award for Best Real Estate Agent in Scotts Valley in 2016 and 2017.

Robert is also the founder and publisher of the popular My Scotts Valley Facebook page and in 2014 was awarded the Scotts Valley Man of the Year for his contributions to the Scotts Valley community. Being involved in the community and making a difference is people’s lives is a passion for Robert.

Robert also enjoys spending time with his family, enjoying the great outdoors that the area offers. Mountain biking or a great hike along with some photography while chasing his kids around the local trails is one of Robert’s favorite past-times.

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and also other local venues. He currently has his signs in 18 different stores, cafés, and artisan shops around Northern California. “I am very thankful to Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce for their support” says Jay, “and I have been a member now for several years. I look forward to many more years of unity with local business goals and local history.

Last year Jay was appointed as the Historian for Scotts Valley, and he is very passionate about local history research. He is also committed to the promotion of our History Society’s overriding goal which is to someday have a History Museum in Scotts Valley where we can share our rich history, a place that future generationscan learn from and embrace.

Brand-di Palmer

rand-di graduated from San Jose Christian College and William Jessup University with Degrees in Psychology and Theology. For 17 years she worked with children with Special needs for both the C u p e r t i n o Union School District and Santa Clara Union School Brandi-di Palmer District.

In her spare time, she baked and designed cakes with her mother, Sharon who owned her own home baking business in San Jose. Out of this hobby, in 2011, The Hot Pink Box dessert catering was born. Wanting to provide customers with more than cake, Brand-di began creating dessert buffets to serve as the centerpiece of our most special events.

By taking our favorite desserts and making them bite-sized and stylized The Hot Pink Box is redefining the idea of celebration sweets.

Brand-di hopes to eventually merge her love of working with special needs individuals and baking to provide training to those who want to work in a kitchen environment.

In 2005 Jay started to re-kindle Jay Topping ay Topping has had his own business his interest of history and he thought, since 1977 at the age of 22 years old. “why not combine his love of local Santa Cruz County history He grew up doing custom with his profession of making painting and graphics on cars, signs?”

In 2009, he was trucks, vans and boats. In 1982 encouraged to have a booth Jay added signs to his business at the Scotts Valley Art and with one of the first sign comWine Festival with his acrylic puters on the market. He also paintings and he decided to had a business in San Jose for also try displaying a few signs 21 years doing automotive Jay Topping to test the waters. The signs custom painting and acceswere an instant hit! sories. In 2001 Jay sold that business Jay has now had a booth for many and moved just his sign business over years at the Art and Wine Festival to Scotts Valley where he lived.

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Victor Alejandro

ictor has spent 25+ years in Silicon Valley working with Apple, and Cisco, more recently, as a Business Operations Manager.

He is a happily Married Father of 3. His kids attend Scotts Valley Middle School and Scotts Victor Alejandro Valley High School. He loves anything outdoor-oriented.

Victor also serves on the Chamber’s Economic Development Committee.

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Learn About Our Water Supply T he Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency is hosting a three-part educational series beginning in January to engage and inform all people who rely on the water from the Santa Margarita Groundwater Basin.

Did you know? The Santa Margarita Groundwater Basin is the major water supply source for communities in the

Scotts Valley, San Lorenzo Valley, the City of Santa Cruz and unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County.

Groundwater is also important contributor to the streamflow in the local creeks and rivers, especially in the summer months. Rainfall is the only source of recharge to the basin.

The groundwater basin is shared by

large institutional users such as Scotts Valley Water District, San Lorenzo Valley Water District, Mount Hermon Association, as well as businesses and residents with private wells. Sustainable groundwater management is essential to ensure reliable and resilient water supply ecosystem.

Education series topics will include water supply, land development and

population growth, groundwater and surface water interconnectedness, climate change impacts, and integrated water management. The meetings will be held the second Saturdays of the month from January to March at Felton Community Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• January 12: Land Use and Water: How Much Does Growth Matter?

• February 9: Water Budgets: How Do We Balance All Needs?

• March 9: Managing Groundwater: How Can We Prepare for an Uncertain Future?

The events are free to attend and community participation is encouraged. Learn more at www.smgwa.org.

The Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency is a joint powers authority comprised of the Scotts Valley Water District, San Lorenzo Valley Water District, and the County of Santa Cruz, to oversee the groundwater management activities in the Santa Margarita Groundwater Basin. The agency was established in 2017.

January 12, 9am-1pm Land Use and Water: How Much Does Growth Matter?

Join Scotts Valley Water District for a three-part “Understanding Our Water” educational series at Felton Community Hall – 6191 Highway 9.

Learn more and register smgwa.org.

All sessions are 9am-1pm.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

SLV & SV Meal and Food Programs: Jan. January 2019 Tuesdays through Saturdays (also 4th Mondays). Valley Churches United, Food Pantry and Food Distribution programs.

Tues-Thurs 9-11:45 and Saturday 10-11:45.

1st and 3rd Fridays 9-11 are for seniors only.

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, 3368258. CLOSED JAN. 1.

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.

Thursdays 10:30-1:30 (doors open 9:003:00) St. John’s Catholic Church, down from Rite-Aid, Highway 9 and Russell, Felton. 335-4657. “Thursday Lunch.”

Thursdays, 11-12. Mountain Community Resources (a Community Bridges program) 6134 Highway 9, across from Rite Aid, Felton. 335-6600. Food Distribution.

Thursdays, 5:00-6:30, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. 438-4360. Food Distribution.

Fridays, 5-5:30 p.m.. GateWay Bible Church 5000 Granite Creek Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. 438-0646. “Fridays at Five” food distribution. CLOSED JAN. 4.

Sunday, Jan. 27, 2:00. SS Peter &

Paul Orthodox Church 9980 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, north of town, 336-2228.

Dinner.

Meals on Wheels (a Community Bridges program), hot meals at dining centers in Ben Lomond (M-F, 336-5366) 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

Wake Up Refreshed: Simple Ways to Begin Your Morning Wide Eyed and Ready to Go!

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eady, set, go. Just as you would set off at the starting line of a race, this hectic pace is how mornings begin for many men and women.

Instead of waking with dread to face another hectic morning, consider these tips for a healthier way to ease into your daily rituals. While these activities may require you to allow extra time, you may be pleased with the productive results.

Meditate. A practice that has been around for thousands of years may still be one of the best stress busters for hurried mornings. To start, find a place in your home that is free of noise and distraction. Practice sitting still, with eyes closed, and focus only on your breathing. Using deep, controlled breaths, try to steer your thoughts away from negative and stress-inducing thoughts.

Stretch. While the most health-

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conscious person may opt for a morning sweat-a-thon, working in some stretches can also be beneficial. When you awake, think about oft-used muscles and extend each one for 15-30 seconds.

Activate. Give your brain some fuel in the morning while also doing something nice for your mind. For example, journaling is a gentle way to ease into your morning

and get your brain firing. If you can’t think of a topic, simply write down a few affirmations for the day; revisit a pleasant memory from your past or scribble down a goal for the week.

Journaling can be an uplifting way to engage the mind and express gratitude for the day ahead. n Family Features

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Ten Doctor-Recommended New Year’s Resolutions W ith the New Year upon us, you may be looking for resolutions that will help to keep you and your loved ones healthy and happy in the year ahead.

“This is the perfect time of year to consider your personal goals, and how you can make positive health choices in the coming year,” says American Medical Association (AMA) President Barbara L. McAneny, M.D. “Small lifestyle changes today can have a lasting effect in improving your health.”

To help you start the year off on the right foot, Dr. McAneny and the experts at the AMA are offering 10 recommendations to help you determine where you can make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to your health.

1. Learn your risk for type 2 diabetes by taking the self-screening test at DoIHavePrediabetes.org. Steps you take now can help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.

2. Be more physically active. Adults should do at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity activity.

3. Know your blood pressure numbers.

Visit LowerYourHBP.org to better under-

stand your numbers and take necessary steps to get your high blood pressure ­— also known as hypertension — under control. Doing so will reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke.

4. Reduce your intake of processed foods, especially those with added sodium and sugar. Also reduce your consumption

of sugar-sweetened beverages and drink more water instead.

5. If your health care professional determines that you need antibiotics, take them exactly as prescribed. Antibiotic resistance is a serious public health problem and antibiotics will not make you feel better if you have a virus, such as a cold or flu.

6. If consuming alcohol, do so in moderation as defined by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans — up to one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men, and only by adults of legal drinking age.

7. Talk with your doctor about tobacco and nicotine use and quit. Declare your home and car smoke-free to eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke.

8. Pain medication is personal. If you are taking prescription opioids, follow your doctor’s instructions, store them safely to prevent diversion or misuse, and properly dispose of any leftover medication.

9. Make sure your family is up-to-date on their vaccines, including the annual influenza vaccine for everyone age six months or older.

10. Manage stress. A good diet and daily exercise are key ingredients to maintaining and improving your mental health, but don’t hesitate to ask for help from a friend or mental health professional when you need it.

The lifestyle choices you make now will have long-lasting impacts. This New Year, prioritize your long-term health by forming great habits. n StatePoint Media

Leadership Santa Cruz County Launches Search for New Executive Director

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ollowing the retirement announcement of long-time Executive Director David Vincent, today the Leadership Santa Cruz County organization announces that it has begun its search for a new Executive Director.

The application deadline is January 25, 2019 and additional information is available on the Leadership Santa Cruz County website at www. leadershipsantacruzcounty.org.

Vincent will remain in his role as Executive Director through June 2019, in order to complete the year with the current class (Class 34) and to facilitate the transition.

The applicant is expected to be active and visible in the community

working with other government, business, and nonprofit organizations. This position requires strong organizational skills, planning and program development, group facilitation skills, budgeting, and knowledge of fundraising strategies. It is preferable that the applicant be a graduate of Leadership Santa Cruz County or a similar program.

If interested in applying for the Executive Director position, please submit resume and a minimum of three references to: LMurphy@ cityofsantacruz.com. The Executive Director job description and additional information about Leadership Santa Cruz County is available on the organization’s website at www.leader shipsantacruzcounty.org.

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Leadership Santa Cruz Board — Chairperson: Sondra Woods, Advertising Director, Santa Cruz Seaside Company; Vice Chairperson: Danny Reber, Executive Director, Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce; Secretary: Angela Alejandro, Principal Consultant, Scotts Valley Consulting, Inc.; Treasurer: Nicole Holtzinger, Branch Manager, Bay Federal Credit Union; Past Chair: Laura Owen, Branch Manager, Bay Federal Credit Union

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Be A Holiday Hero – Give The Gift Of Life

Red Cross urgently needs blood and platelet donations

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mergencies don’t take a holiday. The American Red Cross urgently needs blood and platelet donors to make an appointment now to give and help ensure patients can get the treatment they need at a moment’s notice.

In November 2016, a 100-foot maple tree fell on Mike McMahon, causing lifethreatening injuries.

He needed 11 units of blood during emergency surgery and another seven units to treat complications after. Six weeks following the accident, McMahon was released from the hospital — just in time to spend the holidays with his family.

“I’m grateful for the donors who gave me such an amazing gift — the gift of life,” said McMahon. “I was an occasional blood donor before the accident. Today, I donate as often as I can to help ensure others receive blood when they need it most.”

Now is an important time to give blood and platelets. A seasonal decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors get busy with family gatherings and travel. In addition, severe winter weather can cause blood drive cancellations and negatively affect the blood supply. Patients like McMahon can’t afford for there to be a shortage of blood.

Give the gift of life — make an appointment to donate blood and platelets by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

As a special thank-you for helping meet the urgent need, those who come to give Dec. 20 through Jan. 6 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

••• Upcoming blood donation opportunities Dec. 20-Jan. 15 Santa Cruz Jan 3: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 220 Elk Street Jan 8: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Holy Cross Church, 170 High Street Jan 10: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

SC Fire Station No. 1, 711 Center St. ••• How to donate blood imply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are

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17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Volunteers needed nother way to support the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross is to become a volunteer transportation specialist and deliver lifesaving blood products to local area hospitals.

Volunteer transportation specialists play a very important role in ensuring an ample blood supply for patients in need by transporting blood and blood products. For more information and to apply for a volunteer transportation specialist position, visit rdcrss.org/ driver. n

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

Your mind is open to all the possibilities the world has to offer as January begins. If you’ve been resting on your past achievements and accomplishments, this is a time to think about changes. You can’t wait to get started! Your open-mindedness takes something of a turn mid-month, but you have what it takes to see a totally unique vision and run with it. Will you run up against obstacles? Maybe.

But no one ever said trying to change would be easy. Late in the month your confidence is on the rise. You know you’re ready to start anything! Worry about how things will turn out later.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Your thinking is very organized as the new year begins. This is the time to make sure those around you understand what your plans are, and how they can help you and you can help them move forward.

Your feelings are pushing towards the surface mid-month, making it hard to deny how you’re feeling, not that there’s any reason you should. Still, blurting out new information to someone, especially your unknown feelings, may cause more drama than you’re hoping for, but it can still be better to unburden yourself. As January comes to a close, you find yourself in a self-reflective mood. A perfect time to take stock of your inner feelings and goals, and reflect on how to improve things moving forward.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

You can feel success brushing your fingertips as the new year begins. Important people will notice your competitive energy; making it a perfect time to move forward on a stalled project. You also feel courage you need to advance relationships to new and exciting levels. Later in January you find yourself better able to harness all that enthusiasm, producing positive, productive results for whatever you task yourself with. Late in the month your self-confidence is soaring to new heights.

People around you are sure to notice and admire your feats. Anything goes!

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

The intensity of the end of the year bleeds out as January begins, leaving you in a much more playful, free-spirited mood. You might have a harder time focusing, but that’s okay when you’re just trying to have fun. Your focus has returned somewhat mid-month. You find challenges aplenty, but your optimistic mood keeps you in a good mood, even while you prepare for anything. Some long-lingering notions or plans seem to be coming to a head as the month comes to a close. You’ve shown some patience, and now you’re ready for the results.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Your mind is wide open as the new year begins, and it’s hard to keep those little kernels of knowledge to yourself. You welcome the chance to share your thoughts with others. You continue to find joy in knowledge as the month moves on, finding ease in uncovering secrets that cross your path. It won’t be surprising if you find some unusual ones; hopefully they’ll all be positive. As January comes to an end, you find yourself more focused on the practical, helping you finish that important project with or without fanfare. Knowing you did a good job is more than enough.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

The beginning of the new year is always a good time to set your goals; start small, with monthly tasks, then weekly tasks, etc., and form a solid plan to reach them. Leaving goals unfinished just leads to turmoil. Your creativity is rearing its head mid-January, setting you on a new path. But there’s no hurry here. Set a new goal and let it’s progress fit smoothly in with your other tasks.

Late in the month your wanderlust peeks through, leading you to investigate something that comes across your senses. Whatever it is, you can’t wait to find the answer.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

Your calm, no-nonsense demeanor is prevalent through the beginning of January. You have new tasks in front of you, and the easiest way to get them started is to stop, take a deep breath, and start. You find yourself motivated to be your best around the middle of the month, especially in light of some comment or compliment you receive from others. Still, you should only place so much importance on others opinion over your own self-worth. Late in the month you feel much more outgoing and chatty. Your opinion is front-and-center; easy to explain and explore. It’s also a great time if you have anything you want to sell!

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

As the new year begins, you find doors opening all around you. It may be hard to decide which, if any, you should walk through! There’s no rush to decide. Take the time to explore your options. You find relationships that are normally on pins and needles feeling a bit smoother around mid-month. If you hope to patch up some fractured friendships, or just meet some new people, this is probably a good time to try. As January comes to a close, you find yourself in a position to help someone else reach for the stars! Their fate, good or bad, could be in your hands.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You are ready to make some major adjustments in your world at the start of the new year. You have some enchanting and difficult choices ahead of you, but what happens will be entirely in your hands.

Your thoughts and decisions become easier to focus on mid-January. The better you feel about your choices, the brighter your future will likely be. You find you still have some big dreams as the month comes to a close. There’s no reason to give up on such dreams, even if you have to put them on hold.

Make sure you leave room in your schedule to give them some love before moving on.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Your energy is at its peak as January begins. This is the time to pull out those major tasks that may have been on hold, or take on that competitive challenge you’ve been putting off. Confidence and drive give you an undeniable edge. You may find yourself distracted by mysteries mid-month. It’s not unusual for you, but you may find others reacting poorly to your sudden interest in some potentially sensitive subjects. Your intensity remains as the month comes to a close. Your drive and emotion will be written in your face for all to see if you aren’t careful … assuming you want to be careful.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Everything seems aglow as the new year settles in. New is what you’re interested in. New people.

New experience. New views. The positive energy abounds. Still, new is only shiny for so long. As you move through the month, your questions turn from new to why, but sometimes why is never answered. Accepting that truth will be helpful. Your energy seems to be waning as January comes to a close. Your instinct is to fight the need for solitude, but a day or two by yourself to recharge isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

The new year starts with goals being reached. Finally! It’s always nice when you receive the recognition you know you deserve. Now you can relax a bit, even though that goes against your nature.

Mid-January finds you back hard at work, but be wary of distractions. Now is not the time for mindless repetition. Now is the time to challenge your brainpower! Tackle those difficult problems and keep your mind fresh. Your emotions are trying to poke through as the month comes to a close.

Your instinct is to bottle them up, but it’s okay to let them have their moment in the sun.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases T he Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Vector Control (SCCMVC) Division reminds residents that winter is the season for the western black-legged tick (Ixodes pacificus), the primary vector of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses in Santa Cruz County.

In 2018, there have been 5 reported cases of Lyme disease in Santa Cruz County so far. The annual average is eleven. Results from Santa Cruz County’s 2017/2018 tick-borne disease surveillance program indicate that approximately 2% of adult Western black-legged ticks tested are infected with the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease. This is consistent with previous years.

“Winter is a time of high adult tick activity in our coastal hills, and residents should be aware when spending time outdoors”, SCCMVC Manager Paul Binding said.

The risk of being bitten by ticks may be reduced with the following precautions: • Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts.

• Walk in the center of trails and avoid logs, tree trunks, trail margins, brush and tall grass.

• Shower and thoroughly check your entire body for ticks after time outdoors.

Parent’s should examine their children, especially on the scalp and hairline.

• Keep your pets on trails as well, and check and remove ticks after time outdoors.

• Use EPA-registered repellent for use against ticks; always follow label directions. Products with a concentration of 20% DEET or higher, and/or treating clothes and shoes with permethrin before entering tick habitat are recommended.

• Launder clothes (and dry on high heat) soon after activity in tick habitat. Removing a tick within 24 hours after it attaches can prevent transmission of Lyme diseases and other tickborne diseases.

To reduce the possibility of infection, remove attached ticks as soon as possible.

Gently and firmly grasp the tick close to the head and pull it straight out, pref-

erably with fine-pointed tweezers. Save the tick for identification. Ticks should be kept alive by placing the tick into a sealable bag or container with a moist cotton ball in a refrigerator or cooler. The person removing the tick should wash their hands before and after removal and apply antiseptic to the bite area. Insecticides, Vaseline, lighted matches or gasoline should not be used to remove ticks because these techniques are ineffective or unsafe.

Consult your healthcare provider if you have been bitten by a tick or were in an area where ticks occur and are concerned about Lyme disease. Painful redness that occurs less than 24 hours after a tick bite and does not expand is likely a local allergic reaction to the tick bite. Early Lyme disease can include flu-like symptoms and often an expanding, painless rash. Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics and most patients recover without complications, particularly when the disease is diagnosed early. If left untreated, Lyme disease can progress to arthritis and in some cases serious nervous system problems.

“Bulls eye” rash of a patient infected with Lyme disease. Note that this rash does not always occur when someone is infected—it is important to look out for flulike symptoms and check yourself for ticks.

Santa Cruz County Mosquito & Vector Control can help with tick identification M-F, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit us at 640 Capitola Rd., Santa Cruz. n ••• For more information, call (831) 454-2590 or email PestHelp@agdept.com. Residents can also visit SCCMVC at www.agdept.com under “Mosquito Abatement/Vector Control.”

Also visit: https://www.cdph.ca.gov for more information on ticks and tick-borne diseases.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Combatting COLD and FLU Season W hen temperatures drop, the risk for illness, such as colds and the flu, rises. Each year, millions of Americans suffer from symptoms ranging from coughing, sneezing and congestion to aches, fevers and vomiting that can leave them feeling less than 100 percent.

While you may not be able to avoid illness entirely, you can take steps to protect yourself from the common cold and more serious bugs like the flu.

This cold and flu season, keep essentials on-hand from thermometers that can help you diagnose a fever quickly to humidifiers and heated blankets that can potentially help shorten your recovery time.

If cold or flu viruses happen to strike you or a family member this winter, it’s important to consult a medical professional with any health-related questions.

A Warm, Comfortable Night’s Sleep leep is essential for letting your body recover, especially when you’re feeling under the weather. A heated blanket or mattress pad can provide natural pain relief and help to relax sore muscles, ease tension, promote blood flow and increase body temperature to help fight fevers that often accompany colds and the flu. Often washer- and dryer-safe, fea-

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turing variable temperature settings and available in a variety of sizes to fit nearly any bed, a heated blanket can help you get a good night’s sleep and wake up feeling refreshed.

Combat Dry Winter Air he cold, dry winter air is an ideal breeding ground for the flu virus.

However, using a humidifier can add moisture to the air, help fight cold and flu symptoms and aid in preventing dryness and irritation in many body parts, such as skin, nose, throats and lips. Available with a multitude of tank sizes and features to fit nearly any room in your home, some humidifiers even offer smart functions, rotating mist nozzles, programmable timers and automatic shut-off when they run out of water.

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Warm Up with a Hydrating Beverage ydration is a key part of recovering from nearly any illness, and warm drinks like tea can help relieve a cough or sore throat by simulating salivation and secretions, which can help soothe and lubricate your throat. Having a highquality teapot on-hand that alerts you when your hot water is ready can ensure relief from a warm beverage is never more than a few minutes away. n

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Reduce Airborne Germs s the flu virus can survive for up to 48 hours outside of the body, good personal hygiene can play an important role in preventing the spread of germs. One way to do so is by coughing or sneezing into facial tissues, which can help reduce the amount of germs released back into the air.

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ith a recent change in California tax laws, qualifying locally registered domestic partners who transferred ownership of property between themselves may be eligible for property tax relief.

Under Assembly Bill 2663, transfers of real property between local registered domestic partners that occurred between January 1, 2000, and June 26, 2015 may be eligible for tax relief. The benefit is not automatic and a claim form must be filed with the Santa Cruz County Assessor’s Office.

If domestic partners had a change in ownership reassessment during the eligible period, the reassessment may be eligible to be reversed on a prospective basis. When a claim is filed with the assessor before January 1, 2019, the benefit would apply for the following calendar year and thereafter. Persons who may qualify are encouraged to review the claim form and file before January 1.

In Santa Cruz, County Assessor Sean Saldavia has made a downloadable form available on his department’s webpage under “All Assessor Forms,” The form is titled “Claim for Reassessment Reversal for Local Registered Domestic Partners” (form BOE-62-LRDP).

“Applications received prior to January 1, 2019, could receive a benefit for the 2019-20 tax bills,” Saldavia said. “Applications received after January 1 won’t be eligible for the benefit until the following year, so we encourage eligible residents to apply today.”

The State Board of Equalization is expected to release more information on program specifics soon. At that time, the Assessor ’s webpage will be updated.

In the meantime, parties may contact the Assessor’s Office for additional information at 831-454-2002 or by e-mail at asrwebmail@co.santa-cruz.ca.us. n

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25. Floor cleaner 28. Greek portico 30. *Super Bowl champs 35. Swear, not curse 37. Place for an ace?

39. Type of newspaper 40. Bar order neither red nor white 41. *Halfpipe winner 43. Toothy wheel 44. Be needy 46. Hindu dress 47. Unfavorable prefix 48. Ballpark grub 50. Lion’s share 52. It can be red or black 53. Burden 55. Break bread 57. *First North Korean to cross Demilitarized Zone 60. *October disaster

64. Acoustic output 65. In the past 67. Tanzania’s neighbor 68. Coral reef island 69. First off sinking ship?

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9. Onion’s kin 10. October stone 11. *CA’s Camp ____ 12. “Tit for ____” 15. Schmear 20. Often taken with a bible, pl.

22. Aretha’s first three 24. Arabic greetings 25. *”____ For Our Lives” 26. Convex molding 27. Suggest 29. Sounds of amazement 31. *Cooper’s leading lady 32. Property claims 33. Fill with spirits 34. *April missile strikes target 36. Make one’s way 38. EU unit 42. One born to Japanese immigrants

45. 10 to the power of 100 49. Bearded antelope 51. Take on, as in a project 54. Take gun away 56. Not our 57. Burlap fiber 58. Airy emanation 59. Cairo’s waterway 60. “Like a ____ to a flame” 61. *Starred with Blake in “A Simple Favor” 62. Some have them on the back of their head?

63. Swimmer’s row 64. Follows #29 Down, sing.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ONGOING EVENTS

S c o t t s Va l ley Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday January 2 SV CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 – 8 pm, Scotts Valley City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Drive, Scotts Valley Open to the public. Regular meetings are also broadcast live on Community Television Cable Channel 25

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.

Daily SANTA CRUZ ‘USED’ BOOKSHOP 10 am- 3 pm 2710 Chanticleer Ave. Santa Cruz Grey Bears: Every Monday and Friday is $10-a-bag book sale. Fill up a shopping bag with books for only $10! Thousands of titles for $1.50 or less: cookbooks, gardening, sci-fi, mysteries, classics and all sorts of Tuesdays fiction and nonfiction. Non-profit Grey Bears has served BINGO our community for 45 years. Grey Bears provides recycling services and accepts books and other donations for our thrift stores.

Proceeds benefit our Brown Bag Program, distributing nutritious food to 3,900 seniors every week.

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 Saturday January 12 that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: A DOG FRIENDLY WALK impact for a child who has been abused or neglected.

9:30 – 11:30 am, Big Basin State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way More info www.casaof santacruz.org or call (831) 761Boulder Creek 2956 XT.102 Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Hosts this dog-, stroller- and wheelchair-friendly walk.

Mondays The group travels on North Escape Road, a CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP paved road closed to traffic. We tour stunning old-growth redwood groves along beautiful Opal 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Commercial Crossing, Santa Cruz Creek and discuss redwood ecology and park Katz Cancer Center, PAMF and Hospice of Santa history while exploring the deep shade of the Cruz County invite you to attend a Caregiver redwood forest. This is a fun, easy, three-mile, two-hour round trip walk with a Big Basin Docent Support Group for those caring for someone with a serious illness. When a loved one is seriously ill, and her dog. it can be a challenge for the entire family. In this Dogs not required, but welcome! ongoing support group, we will share stories, learn Bring water and meet at Park Headquarters. Parking is $10 tools for coping and receive support from people and supports the park. who care.

Saturday February 9 Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz County Grief Support Program.

(831) 430-3078 FALCON CLUB 9TH ANNUAL TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER TOURNAMENT AND BLACKJACK SOCIAL Second and Fourth Mondays 5 – 10 pm, Brunos Bar & Grill in Kings Village Shopping SANTA CRUZ CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Center, 230 Mt. Hermon Road Scotts Valley Be sure to Save the Date for our 9th annual 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament & Blackjack Street, Ste. L2, Santa Cruz Social.

If you have a family member who has been Sign up for our monthly e-mail at falconclubsvhs@gmail. diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related com dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you an opportunity to find out more about available community resources, learn from others who are going ANNOUNCEMENTS through similar experiences, and obtain additional ACTORS’ THEATRE PRESENTS: EIGHT 10’S @ 8:00 educational materials. Open to family members, no Jan 4 thru Feb 3, Center Stage, 1001 Center Street Santa Cruz, fee.

Ca 95060 For more information about this and other support groups The annual 10-minute play festival is one of the most in the area, please call 800.272.3900 anticipated and popular events of the theatre season in Santa Cruz! Sixteen awarded-winning short plays, Mondays & Tuesdays from our annual international play writing contest, are WOMENCARE ARM-IN-ARM performed and directed by some of the best the Santa 12:30 - 2 p.m.

Cruz theatre community has to offer. The Festival presents 8 short plays on “A” Night, and 8 different plays WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for women with advanced, recurrent and metastatic on “B” Night, running in repertoire. cancers. Meets weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with Visit www.sccat.org for show times and ticket availability, or call 800-838-3006 for more information. a separate meeting every First and Third Tuesday every month.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE MONTEREY Registration required. Call 457-2273 for more information SYMPHONY and to register. No cost to attend.

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

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6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. BINGO EVERY TUESDAY. Buy-in begins at $21.

The Snack Bar is open with goodies and dinner specials.

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.

ADHD SUPPORT GROUP 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 831818-9619.

Last Wednesdays Each Month SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP WRITING/DISCUSSION MEETING 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, 7-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource Center, 3150 Mission Dr 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Hwy One and Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group Freedom Blvd) has been an active group for over 20 years in the Do you have a problem with food? Please check out our community. free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution. First meeting of 2018 will be February 28th.

All teens and adults welcome!

For current times and locations of other meetings: www.

Thursdays santacruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our Hotline at (831) LUCKY STEPPERS MODERN 429-7906.

SQUARE DANCE 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La BUSINESS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS Selva Beach, CA 95076 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 It’s fun and easy to do! Friendship put to music; family Center Street, Santa Cruz.

We specifically focus on recovering from debting on friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Night at our one’s business. new home in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar Monte off of For more information: 831-425-3272.

Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) 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 FRIENDSHIP PUT TO MUSIC! other survivors of domestic violence, sexual 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. assault, and human trafficking survivors, and to Classes every Thursday night. For more information listen or share experiences. Childcare provided call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at on site. caller4u@att.net Spanish – Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Servicios Monarca, 233 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville (831) SAN LORENZO COMMUNITY BAND PRACTICE 722-4532 SESSIONS English – Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monarch 7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley High School Band Room Services, 1590 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz (831) (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.

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

You must read music.

Call Teresa at 336-8637.

Second and Fourth Thursdays CABRILLO HOST LIONS CLUB MEETINGS 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road.

Want to make a difference in our community? Join the Cabrillo Lions Club twice every month and see what you can do to help in Santa Cruz County.

Please RSVP cabrillolions@gmail.com

COMMUNITY CALENDAR 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

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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.

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

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., SV • 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

DATED EVENTS Friday January 11 thru Sunday January 13

WOMEN’S ADVENTURE FILM TOUR Saturday January 26 7 – 9:30 p.m. Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA, 95062 The Women’s Adventure Film Tour features some of the world’s most inspiring women in adventure. This tour is a celebration of the fantastic women around us who are doing extraordinary things. The Tour is presented

by Adventure Film Tours and She Went Wild.

Get tickets at https://www.womensadventurefilmtour.com/new-events/2019/1/26/santa-cruz 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

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 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.

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

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

45TH ANNUAL SANTA CRUZ FUNGUS FAIR: MUSHROOMS AS MEDICINE Louden Nelson Center 301 Center Street Santa Cruzm Ca 95060 Did you know that without fungus, we’d have no bread, cheese, beer, or wine? Or that anticholesterol medicine was developed from mushrooms? Come to the Santa Cruz Fungus Fair to learn all there is to know about the fascinating world of mushrooms.The three-day event features hundreds of species of local fungi presented in a unique fashion, and draws thousands of visitors each year. The Fair showcases speakers, cooking demonstrations, a special Kids’ Room, and a taxonomy panel for identification of fungi. Many books and mushroom-related items are available for sale, as are wild mushroom delicacies. Fun for all ages!

Visit http://ffsc.us for hours and more information, or call 831-222-0000

Saturday January 26 Sunday January 27

SANTA CRUZ SYMPHONY: ENLIGHTENMENT Sat: 7:30 – 10 pm, Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Sun: 2 – 4:30 pm, Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing Sundays Arts 250 E. Beach Street Watsonville, CA 95076 NAR-ANON SANTA CRUZ Santa Cruz Symphony with Music Director Daniel 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter Stewart performs Mozart’s Symphony No. 40, Room), 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Theme Variations with Jeremy Fridays thru Sundays Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families Tai and the World Premiere by local composer John PLEIN AIR WATERCOLOR and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Wineglass.

PAINTINGS EXHIBITION Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are Visit santacruzsymphony.org or call 831-420-0560 for more Noon-10 p.m., Mutari Chocolate House and Factory, 504 Front going through similar problems, talk about how they information Street, Santa Cruz cope and find recovery.

Aptos Artist David Pfost’s plein air watercolor To locate additional times and locations of meetings, Thursday February 21 paintings of Santa Cruz County landscapes are on please go to our website at www.nar-anon.org. thru Sunday February 24 exhibit.

BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR Exhibit open until the end of December.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING 7 – 10 p.m., Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA, 4 - 5 pm, Ben Lomond Community Library, 9525 Mill St., Ben 95062 Second Saturdays Each Month Lomond Journey to exotic locations, paddle with the wildest 2ND SATURDAY ON THE FARM Do you have a problem with compulsive over- or waters, and climb the highest peaks. Get your tickets 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz undereating? Anorexia? Bulimia? Compulsive today and be taken away to the most captivating places County Fairgrounds exercising? You are not alone. Drop into a free, on earth. friendly OA 12-Step meeting with the solution. All Join us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free family For more information visit recreation.ucsc.edu or call (831) activities. Each month we select a new theme to highlight are welcome!

459-2806. Tickets available online at brownpapertickets.com For information on other meetings in Santa Cruz County: www. beginning December 15 or in person at the Bicycle Trip (cash historical agriculture with games, activities, and santacruzoa.org/meetings demonstrations that relate. or check only). n

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ixing our roads, whether it is from regular wear-and-tear or from storm damage, is a time-consuming, expensive and complicated process. It involves a great deal of planning and is often dependent on state or federal funding. But there is hope on the horizon that we will see much improvement in the years ahead.

In my last column, I detailed the county roads in District 5 that are scheduled for repair in 2019. In case you missed it, those roads include portions of Felton Empire Road, Mt. Charlie Road, Alba Road, Jamison Creek Road, Bear Creek Road, Mt. View Road, Blue Ridge Drive and Lompico Road.

As the winter rains have returned, bringing some muchneeded relief, a number of Lompico residents have expressed concern about the timeline for repairing Lompico Road because it serves as the only way in and out for residents.

I couldn’t agree more about the importance of fixing this road, and it is on the County’s highest priority list for storm-damaged repairs.

Several sections of Lompico that have already been repaired were funded by FEMA, but there is still one damaged section that is down to one lane. This section is a federal aid route and the funding is coming from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), not FEMA. All “on system/federal aid” damaged road projects funded

by FHWA are administered by Caltrans, which is the agency Santa Cruz County Public Works must work with to make the repairs.

Unfortunately, Caltrans is having trouble keeping up with the sheer workload of projects it’s managing for storm-related repairs.

This section of Lompico Road, was originally planned to be repaired before this winter, but construction is now expected to happen in the

summer of 2019.

The Department of public works is currently working with Caltrans to complete the environmental review process, which was delayed, but has recently moved forward and is back on track.

Public Works wants to assure residents that the current one-lane road allows access for emergency vehicles and that Public Works is committed to keeping safe access open until the full repair is completed. If access is compromised, residents are asked to immediately contact my office at 831-454-2200 and Public Works will take emergency measures to restore access. If residents require additional information, please contact Steve Wiesner, Assistant Public of Works Director, at 831-454-2160 or steve. wiesner@santacruzcounty.us.

We also recently received an update from Caltrans about other roadwork within their jurisdiction in District 5. On Highway 9, the agency plans to start work in the spring to widen the shoulder, upgrade guardrails and add center rumble strips north of Boulder Creek to south of State Road 35. Also this spring, Caltrans plans to widen the shoulder and add a soil nail wall on Highway 17 south of the Pasatiempo overcrossing and to perform a maintenance payment overlay on Highway 17 from near Granite Creek in Scotts Valley to the Summit.

Future work will include making drainage and erosion control improvements on Highway 9 from Highway 1 to north of Glen Arbor Road to stabilize slopes. This work is planned for Fall 2020. Two years after that, similar work is planned on Highway 9 from Ben Lomond to Boulder Creek.

Many of you join me in anticipating the completion of a draft Highway 9 Corridor Plan by the Regional Transportation Commission. While Highway 9 is a beautiful corridor, there are many improvements necessary to make it safer and more accessible. We expect to see the draft in early 2019 and will participate in community meetings with the RTC to take public input.

Lastly, I can’t stress enough how valuable I find it for my office to host or attend community meetings as a way of hearing from you about challenges we face in the community and to share what the County is doing to solve problems and make life in our district even better.

In November, we covered road repairs, emergency preparedness and PG&E’s Wildfire Safety Program during two meetings in the San Lorenzo Valley. My office also was represented at a communitygenerated meeting in Felton to discuss homelessness, a topic that is touching many parts of our county and will require a countywide effort to address.

We are planning to host more regular meetings in 2019 and are curious about what you think would make good topics. Please send your thoughts to me at Bruce.McPherson@ santacruzcounty.us or call 831454-2200 and ask to speak with the District 5 staff.

I wish each of you a safe and wonderful holiday season, and I look forward to serving you in 2019. n

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Hannah is also good about using her litter box! If you are a rabbit fan, come meet gentle and loving Hannah today! Hannah is a brown and white spayed female rabbit 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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23 / January 2019 / Scotts Valley Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

by Tony Tomeo

n milder climates of California, where many of us expect at least a few flowers to bloom right through winter, autumn foliar color and colorful winter berries are not appreciated quite as much as they are where autumn and winter arrive earlier, and are cool enough to prevent lingering bloom.

Coincidentally, the same mild weather that allows winter bloom here also limits autumn foliar color.

However, mild autumn and winter weather does not inhibit the production of the various winterberries. Such berries can either provide extra color while bloom might be scarce, or at least keep migrating and overwintering birds well fed while trying to do so. Many of us actually grow colorful berries more to keep wildlife happy than to provide color. Some enjoy using them like cut flowers.

It is no coincidence that most colorful berries that ripen in winter are small, red, and profuse. Just like flowers use color to attract pollinators, many types of fruits use color to attract the birds that eat them and subsequently disperse their seed. Bright red happens to work best for that purpose, although there are other options. Small berries happen to be easy for birds to grab and go with.

Most of the specie that provide winterberries are related, within the family of Rosaceae, and most are evergreen shrubs. Of these, firethorn, which is also known by its Latin name of Pyracantha, is the most familiar and most prolific with berry production. The various specie and cultivars of Cotoneaster are not nearly as bold with their berries, but provide a bit more variety of plant form.

English hawthorn and related hawthorns happen to be small deciduous trees that defoliate in winter to leave their ripe berries exposed. Incidentally, as their names imply, both firethorn and the various hawthorns are unpleasantly thorny. The native toyon is a big evergreen shrub that can get almost as big as the smaller hawthorns, and has the potential to be pruned up as a small tree. Hollies are not related to the others, and although very traditional, are unreliable for berry production locally.

English hawthorn, the first specie to be imported to North America from Europe was utilitarian plant that produced fruits, vegetables or other horticultural products.

English hawthorn, Crataegus laevigata, was likely one of the first ornamental specie to be imported merely because those who were familiar with it appreciated the delightful white spring bloom and the rich red berries in autumn and winter.

The biggest trees should not get much higher than second story eaves, but the handsomely coarse texture of the bark, furrowed trunks and almost oaken foliar texture make these relatively small trees seem rather grand. Unfortunately, the stems, are quite thorny. The lobed leaves are about one or two inches long and wide, and might turn orange in autumn.

The trusses of small white flowers that bloom in spring resemble those of pear, and like pear bloom, produce a musky fragrance that some might find objectionable.

Some cultivars and hybrids bloom with less fragrant pink, double pink or double red flowers. Some produce orange or yellow berries. If birds do not take them quickly, the pendulous trusses of berries can last into winter. n ••• Gardening Guidance columnist, Tony Tomeo can be contacted at https://tonytomeo.com

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