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Cabrillo’s Summer Season

Cabrillo College is proud to introduce the 2019 Summer Festival Season, our 38th year of producing Broadway musicals now at the beautiful Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College campus. Full Story page 5

County’s First 2-Year Budget Proposal

Art, Wine & Beer Fest Welcomes Past & Future Volunteers!

Planning for the 2019 Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival is well underway. We are calling for volunteers to help make this year’s event a success! Volunteer shifts will begin early on Friday, August 16 to help with the even set

up. Specifically, setting up tables and booths for the artists and wineries on the field. We also need a team of volunteers to help on Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18 during the main event. ... continues on page 4

Santa Cruz County is pleased to release its $1.6 billion 2019-21 Proposed Budget, which maintains fiscal responsibility while investing in critical public services. The Proposed Budget is the first two-year budget in County history, and establishes a longer financial horizon in order to better identify and plan for challenges ahead, including slowing revenue growth and increasing demands on public services. Full Story page 6

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Cover Art, Wine & Beer Fest Welcomes Past & Future Volunteers! 4 5

Community News 2019 Custodian of the Year Cabrillo Stage Summer Season: Shows begin June 27 and July 25; Musicals Beehive and Into the Woods 6 County’s First 2-Year Budget: Operational Plan Also Released, Includes 172 Objectives 7 California Outdoors Q&As: Mountain Lion Depredation • CalFresh Benefits Expanded to Serve Seniors and People with Disabilities 8 VCU Kicks Off ‘Bucks for Hunger’ Drive • Valley Churches United Presents: ‘Enchanting Gardens in the Valley’ 9 We Pay to Spay Huskies!: Free Spay/Neuter & Microchip for Husky and Husky Mix Dogs • Santa Cruz County Releases 2020 Census Count Online 15 CalFresh Benefits Expanded: Now Serves Seniors and People with Disabilities 16 Lead-Free Hunting Takes Effect Statewide July 1 • San Lorenzo Valley & Scotts Valley Meal and Food Programs: June 2019 17 A Universe of Stories: Santa Cruz Public Libraries’ Summer Reading Program for Kids of All Ages • Bay Area High School Students Honored for Water Conservation Videos Kids Camp 10 Why Day Camp?, By Marla Coleman Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Newsletter • Pages 11-14 11 Bruno’s Bar and Grill Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting • Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club Hosts Joint Networking Mixer • Calendar of Upcoming Event 12 Over 40 Years of Honors: Exchange Club of Scotts Valley’s Annual Blue & Gold Dinner • Call for Artists: SV’s 20th Art Wine & Beer Festival! 13 Tam Comm. Wins Communicator Awards: Company Honored for Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Satellite Healthcare Videos 14 Exchange Club of Scotts Valley Celebrates: Fifty Years of Community Service! • B Sharp Looking for Qualified Music Instructors

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2019 Custodian of the Year H e moved to the U.S. to pursue the American Dream, and today, Scotts Valley Middle School cus-

todian Aristeo Flores was crowned the best-of-the-best in his field as the 2019 Custodian of the Year. Being a school

layout Michael Oppenheimer, Jim Johnson graphic artists Michael Oppenheimer, Jim Johnson photography Michael Oppenheimer, Jim Johnson, Brad King website Michael Oppenheimer, Camisa Composti production coordinator Maya Tabasz advertising sales Don Beaumont, Teri Huckobey, Ryan Wilson office coordinator Cathe Race distribution Bill Pooley, James Hudson

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Aristeo Flores sits on his throne during the “Custodian of the Year” celebration.

custodian is hard work, but 73-year-old Aristeo refuses to retire because he loves the students in the small town of Scotts Valley. Known for his warm, kind smile, Aristeo is an integral part of the SVMS community. His gentle demeanor, sense of humor and hard work has left a positive impact on students past and present for the last 17 years. When the opportunity came for his town of 12,000 to show him just how much he means to them, they swept the national contest and won with more than 30 percent of the vote. With over 278,600 votes, Aristeo Flores of Scotts Valley Middle School was crowned the 2019 Custodian of the Year! “Aristeo” page 6

COVER STORY “Art & Wine Volunteers” from page 1 Volunteers Shifts include the following areas: • Festival set up (Friday) • Registration and meet and greet tables • Festival and artist booth assistants. • Parking Lot Assistance • Kid Zone • Cops N Rodder’s Car Show (Sat. only) • Doggy Day (Sunday only) • Tear Down (Sunday afternoon) If you are interested in a leadership role or have past festival experience and would like to volunteer for a specific role, please note that in the additional comment sections.

All volunteers will receive: • Festival T-Shirt • Food and Drinks during your shift. • Volunteers over 21 will receive a festival glass and drink ticket • Invitation to Volunteer Appreciation Party! Please sign up as soon as possible so we can begin building our team! Thank you in advance for volunteering for the most popular and the largest summer festival in the Santa Cruz Mountains. n ••• For more information: BrendaGeorge@ sbcglobal.net

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Cabrillo Stage Summer Season

Shows begin June 27 and July 25; Musicals Beehive and Into the Woods

abrillo College is proud to introduce the 2019 Summer Festival Season, our 38th year of producing Broadway musicals now at the beautiful Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College campus. We dedicate this season to our founder and original Producing Artistic Director, Lile Cruse. Lile’s vision and dedication to bringing quality musicals to Santa Cruz County was the foundation of what Cabrillo Stage is today. This summer’s diverse offerings begin with a Pop cultural celebration of women, friendship and the music of a uniquely unforgettable decade … and conclude with a Tony Award winning fantastical drama of children’s fairy tales woven brilliantly together and then twisted by the master musical storyteller, Steven Sondheim.

Beehive: The 60’s Musical he ultimate celebration of 1960’s female empowerment, Beehive features the music of some of the decade’s legendary artists, including the Supremes, Leslie Gore, Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and Janis Joplin. It’s a 60’s nostalgia party with timeless classics such as “My Boyfriend’s Back,” “Be My Baby”, “Son of a Preacher Man” and “Me and Bobby McGee.” Beehive begins in the early days of the decade, fondly recalling simpler times. But beehive hairdos, records, and boys, defiantly evolved into miniskirts, transistor radios, flower power and the summer of love. This story is told from the perspective of six young women who came of age in this enigmatic decade. Through the sounds of their female Rock idols, these young

ladies look back on a host of issues ranging from their first Beehive Dance to the challenges of political unrest, inequality and seeking empowerment. Come share their journey and enjoy great singing and dancing, lots of fun, and an outstanding, live onstage band! BEEHIVE: The 60’s Musical will play June 27 through July 14. ••• Into the Woods ne of the most beloved Broadway musicals of all time, James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece ... and a rare modern classic. The musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. Audiences will enjoy seeing Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Jack (and his Beanstalk), Cinderella, handsome Princes and other entertaining characters. The musical revolves around a childless baker and his wife, and their quest to begin a family, a journey that begins with a witch who has placed a curse on them, and continues as they interact with the storybook characters along their way. The Tony Award winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. Mark your calendars for this summer ’s special Into the Woods Children’s Matinee at 12 noon on Thursday August 9th. Kids are encouraged to come dressed in character costumes, and after the show they will enjoy special backstage tours and orchestra demonstrations, as well as a meet and greet with our cast! INTO THE WOODS will play July 25 through August 18. n ••• On behalf of the 38th Season’s cast and crew, we look forward to seeing you ”On Broadway”! For more information: cabrillostage.com

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Measure G, approved by two-thirds of County voters in the 2018 general election, provides funding for several key projects, including ongoing construction at LEO’s Haven at Chanticleer Park and the Focused Intervention Team pilot program. The Proposed Budget also includes several measures to address public safety, including improved security and mental health services at County detention facilities, adding DNA analysis to the County’s Forensic Services Laboratory, a new Probation Service Center and a new Aptos Public Safety Center. The Proposed Budget also includes funding for improved maintenance and management of County facilities, and a study of possible reinvigoration of County campuses to meet community needs, including affordable housing. Guided by six cross-departmental committees organized around each of Vision Santa Cruz County’s focus areas, the 2019-21 Operational Plan includes 172 objectives that are focused, attainable and work collectively to provide equitable

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improvements for the lives of all Santa Cruz County residents. Among the objectives are plans to eliminate medical clinic wait times, establish progress on the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail, study neighborhood courts, review the County’s model of public defender services, make traffic improvements and resurface 25 miles of local roads, create a new recreation camp for County youth, expand the County’s Thrive by Three program, expand voter access, provide a sustainability update to the General Plan, and expand housing opportunities including for farm workers. The Proposed Budget also includes information on how local tax dollars are allocated, as well as information on the County’s expansive efforts at strategic and operational planning, including the implementation of continuous process improvement and performance measurement. n ••• For more info: www.santacruzcounty.us and www.sccbudget.com

whole school, it was clear why the 73-year-old isn’t ready to retire – his love of the students. In an emotional speech from his son Miguel, Aristeo was described as someone who’s been an underdog his whole life. “My dad is an immigrant from Mexico who came here for the American Dream. Now I know why at 73-years-old he never talks about retiring. I get it – this is why he doesn’t retire. You guys are the reason he doesn’t retire.” n

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California Outdoors Q&As: Mountain Lion Depredation Q uestion: I live on a farm in the section 4807(a): “Any mountain lion hills. If I witness a mountain that is encountered while in the act of lion chasing and devouring one pursuing, inflicting injury to, or killing of my goats in my herd, can I shoot and livestock, or domestic animals, may be kill it on the spot? How about if I am taken immediately by the owner of the walking on a remote trail with my dog property or the owner ’s employee or agent. The taking and a mountain lion shall be reported attacks my dog, can While mountain lions can within 72 hours to I shoot it to defend my dog? pose a significant threat to the department. The department A n s w e r : people, pets and livestock shall investigate the Mountain lions are when natural prey species depredation, and, specially protected cannot be found, for the if the mountain in California (Fish and Game Code, most part lions want lion was captured, injured, or killed, the section 4800). In nothing to do with us. mountain lion or the 1990, California entire carcass of the voters passed Proposition 117, an initiative that made mountain lion which has been recovered it illegal to kill mountain lions except shall be turned over to the department. Upon satisfactorily completing under very limited circumstances. However, if you witness a mountain lion the investigation and receiving the attacking your livestock or pets, or if mountain lion or carcass, if recovered, the mountain lion threatens you directly the department shall issue a permit conand poses an immediate physical threat firming the requirements of this section to you, you have the right to defend have been met with respect to the particular mountain lion taken under these yourself and your animals. According to Fish and Game Code, circumstances.”

While mountain lions can pose a significant threat to people, pets and livestock when natural prey species cannot be found, for the most part lions want nothing to do with us. Mountain

CalFresh Benefits Expanded to Serve Seniors and People with Disabilities

he County of Santa Cruz is pleased to announce the expansion of the CalFresh food assistance program to serve people who receive Supplemental Security Income/Supplemental Payment (SSI/SSP) benefits beginning June 1, 2019. “Providing CalFresh food assistance to individuals who receive SSI/SSP benefits is an important step in reducing food insecurity and supporting health and wellness for seniors and people with disabilities.” Ellen Timberlake, County Human Services Director. CalFresh benefits are being offered with no change or reduction to SSI/ SSP benefits, and the Santa Cruz County Human Services Department is prepared to help eligible SSI recipients apply for this historic expansion, which could serve up to 5,400 new clients in Santa Cruz County. CalFresh food benefits supplement

household budgets, allowing individuals and families to afford nutritious food, which has been shown to improve health outcomes. CalFresh food benefits are delivered on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) debit card and can be used at any grocery store and farmers market that accepts EBT. Food benefits for one-person range from $15-$192 per month. Households that already receive CalFresh and currently have a member of their household that has been excluded because they receive SSI do not need to apply. The County will contact those households at the time of their next CalFresh reporting date. Currently Santa Cruz County serves 23,500 individuals with CalFresh benefits. n ••• For more info: GetCalFresh.org to apply online or call 1-888-421-8080.

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VCU Kicks Off ‘Bucks for Hunger’ Drive V alley Churches United is kicking off their 29th annual spring Bucks For Hunger fundraising drive with a mailing that community residents will receive this week. The year-round food pantry is looking forward to the community support that helps fill the pantry shelves and provides assistance to local qualified residents in need. Valley Churches United is a donorsupported, volunteer-powered nonprofit organization, not a church, which serves low-income households in San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley and Bonny Doon. “The wonderful generosity of our local community will help us keep the food pantry and other client programs going strong through the spring and summer

months”, said Executive Director Lynn Robinson. “As we know, hunger never

takes a holiday, and we don’t receive government funding.” “This fundraising drive is an extremely important opportunity for our amazing community of friends and neighbors to step up and give what they can,” Robinson continued. “We are seeing new clients who never thought they would be in a position to ask for help and we can help lift them back up with the help of this financial support.” Tax deductible donations may be sent to the Valley Churches United 2019 Bucks for Hunger Drive through the brochure arriving in mailboxes, online at vcum. org, or donate in person at 9400 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, Monday through Friday from 9am until 4pm. n

Valley Churches United Presents: ‘Enchanting Gardens in the Valley’

nchanting Gardens in the Valley”, a tour of seven spectacular gardens in Ben Lomond and Felton, will be held Saturday, June 22nd from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy these stunning private gardens rarely or never before opened to the public. Among the highlights are two incredible pond gardens located on large estate gardens that have passionately been tended to by the homeowners for almost thirty years. Lush garden plantings using minimal water, bursts of color, organic flower and vegetable plantings, garden art, unique chicken coop and river rock pool setting, modern ranch meets mountain casual, artist studio within garden beds are but a few of the many inspiring ideas to discover on the tour. Hallcrest Vineyards, with a beautiful

mountain garden setting has joined this year ’s tour for all to enjoy. Tickets for the self-guided tour are $25 and go on sale May 30th. Tickets can be purchased at The Garden Company and San Lorenzo Garden Company in Santa Cruz, Scarborough Gardens in Scotts Valley, and Mountain Farm and Feed in Ben Lomond. The nurseries accept cash and checks only. Tickets will also be available at Valley Churches United, 9400 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. where credit cards are also accepted. This is the Valley Churches United summer fundraiser, with all proceeds directly benefiting the food pantry and client programs, serving those in need in the San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon. For more tour information, call 831-336-8258, ext. 228 or visit vcum. org. n

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We Pay to Spay Huskies!

Free Spay/Neuter & Microchip for Husky and Husky Mix Dogs

uring the month of June, Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) will offer FREE spay or neuter surgeries and microchips for Santa Cruz County resident Husky and Husky mix dogs. Open-admission animal shelters like the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) care for thousands of homeless and surrendered animals each year. While all breeds are at risk for overpopulation and homelessness, a high percentage of Siberian Husky dogs surrendered at community shelters are Husky and Husky mixes. Spaying or neutering your dog will ensure more dogs are not surrendered to SCCAS. In addition to reducing overpopulation, spaying and neutering has medical and behavioral benefits including: • Prevention of certain types of cancer in dogs • Longer life expectancy — neutered male dogs live 18% longer than unneutered dogs, and spayed  female dogs live 23% longer than unspayed

• Spayed females do not go into heat • Neutered males are less likely to roam away from home and to mark territory • Unneutered male dogs are 2.6 times more likely to bite than a neutered dog • Unaltered pets can be more destructive and high-strung around other dogs, which can lead to serious  fights and significant injuries Registration and scheduling can be completed at both SCCAS shelter locations: 1001 Rodriguez St. in Santa Cruz and 580 Airport Blvd. in Watsonville. Dog owners should not bring their animals to register and must bring proof of Santa Cruz County residency. All surgeries are performed by a licensed veterinarian with a professional focus on spay/neuter procedures. Surgeries include a preoperative exam by a veterinarian, pain medication and dissolvable sutures. To receive the free spay or neuter

surgery and microchip, SCCAS provides and requires a current rabies vaccination and dog license, and a blood panel test for dogs 7 years old or older. n

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Santa Cruz County Releases 2020 Census Count Online

he County of Santa Cruz and the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County are pleased to announce an expanded 2020 Census website. Residents wishing to learn more about 2020 Census activities or get involved can visit www.santacruzcountycounts.us. The site offers information about the importance of the Census, the local Complete Count Committee, opportunities to volunteer and even find a job with the Census Bureau, a community-based calendar of events for local Census-related

events and a countdown clock to the 2020 Census. “The Census gives us an opportunity for all voices to be heard and counted,” said Maria Elena de la Garza, executive director of the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County. “It is critically important how we engage with all sectors of the community to cultivate and reinforce the message that everybody matters and can exercise their right to be counted.”

The 2020 Census will be the first to rely heavily on online responses. The Census guides more than $675 billion in annual funding, including $77 billion in California alone. Uncounted persons can cost communities thousands of dollars over the next decade. Responding to the Census helps create jobs, provide housing, prepare for emergencies, build schools, roads and hospitals, and much more. California includes a large number

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The week-long Horsemanship Camp at Monte Vista Christian School is a wonderful opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and learning about horses. We have wonderful school horses for riders of every experience level. We offer Western and English riding, as well as crafts, swimming, archery and marshmallow roasting at the evening campfire. Sign up today for an unbelievable summer camp experience! Call Cassie Belmont at (831) 206-9707 or visit www.belmonttraining.com for more information today!

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Jim Booth Swim School is known for its gentle classes where infants are taught to swim and are never dunked or forced. Parents feel comfortable that they are starting their children in a safe and sensible way. Jim Booth Swim School gives children of all ages the foundations required to be great swimmers for their entire lives. Mike Bottom, a member of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team said, “This is the way to start babies in the water.” There are now 2 locations to serve you: Watsonville and Santa Cruz’s Harvey West Park. For more information call Jim Booth Swim School at (831)722-3500 or visit www.jimboothswimschool.com.

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Bruno’s Bar and Grill Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting June 6 • 5:30-7 p.m.

oin us on June 6th as we celebrate the Grand Re-Opening and Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Bruno’s Bar and Grill! Enjoy complimentary appetizers and experience the changes that the new owners have brought to Bruno’s. Longtime Scotts Valley residents Rogelio and Joanne Guzman have transformed the old Bruno’s into a thriving place. Joanne says, “The theme of Bruno’s is FUN! We want to provide Scotts Valley residents who are looking for a place

to relax, have some fun, and enjoy great food and drinks an experience right here in Scotts Valley, rather than heading to Santa Cruz or over the hill to find it.” She adds, “We have an amazing staff, we’ve added new recipes and created a sports lounge upstairs with a pool table, ping pong, cornhole and darts. We also gave the outdoor dog-friendly deck some love and built doors to the banquet room to keep it available for events. We really want to be known as the go-to gathering place of Scotts Valley.”

Bruno’s is flourishing under their ownership and has recently won awards for favorite wings, bloody Mary, place to watch sports and runner up for favorite bar, BBQ, lunch and burger. Many in the community have been tremendous supporters and each month the Guzman’s continue to add new improvements. Rogelio and Joanne raised their adult children in Scotts Valley and both strongly believe in the importance of giving back to the community. Throughout their first year they’ve supported several local organizations and plan to continue contributing. •••

and the Boulder Creek Golf Club would like to invite you to join us for this very special joint networking mixer on Thursday, June 27th, 2019 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. This event is open to the entire community! Guests are welcome to tour the Clubhouse and Event Facility, where they will be serving appetizers, beer and

Thursday June 6

• Grand Reopening Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 5:30-7:00pm

Thursday June 27

• Business Networking Mixer — Co-Hosting with the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber 5:30-7:00pm

Owners of Bruno’s Bar & Grill: Rogelio & Joanne Guzman Bruno’s Bar & Grill is located at 230 Mt. Hermon Road in the Kings Village Shopping Center. http:// www.BrunosBarAndGrill.com (831) 438-2227

June 27th, 5:30-7 p.m., with Scotts Valley & San Lorenzo Valley Chambers the scenes as they continue to make strides improving the facility with new irrigation and turf practices, a change in the kitchen team, improved customer service and the recent introduction of a new 9-hole Disc Golf course called ‘The Redwood Run’. The Scott Valley Chamber, the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber

Entire Community is Welcome – Join Us!

Bruno’s Bar and Grill 230 Mt. Hermon Road, SV

Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club Hosts Joint Networking Mixer oulder Creek Golf Club is excited to celebrate the start of a new season! After more than 50 years since the original opening (back in 1961), They are thrilled to continue to serve our community. We’d like to invite you to join us at this upcoming joint Chamber event so we can refresh your memory on just how great the outdoor experience is at the Boulder Creek Golf Club. It’s been a busy time behind

Calendar of Upcoming Events

wine. There will also be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly opened ‘Redwood Run’, guests are invited to play the disc course at our inaugural rate of $5.00 for the round and $5.00 cart fees for the occasion. The Redwood Run is open from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The Mixer kicks off at 5:30 pm and will include a raffle hosted by the chambers! We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

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Thursday July 18

• Multi-Chamber Mixer 5:00-7:00pm

Ag History Project (Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds) 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville

Thursday July 25

• Business Networking Mixer 5:30-7:00pm PDNC Incorporated & SV Property Management 4615 Scotts Valley Drive (Suites A&B), SV

Saturday August 17 Sunday August 18

• 20th Annual Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival Sat: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sky Park 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

Over 40 Years of Honors

Exchange Club of Scotts Valley’s Annual Blue & Gold Dinner

he Exchange Club of Scotts Valley held its annual blue and gold dinner to honor the police employee and firefighter of the year. The Exchange Club has been hosting this for more than 40 years here in Scotts Valley.

This years recipients were, Sergeant Wayne Bellville and Engineer / Paramedic Travis Crivello. The event was held at the community center. Through the generous sponsorship of

local businesses and community members police and fire employees attend at no cost to themselves. We would like to thank all the businesses and community members that helped support us and look

forward to your participation in the future. We are so fortunate to live in a town with such fabulous first responders! This is a blessing we should never take for granted.

From Left: Scotts Valley Police Chief Steve Walpole, Police Officer of the Year: Sgt. Wayne Bellville, Firefighter of the Year: Travis Crivello, and Scotts Valley Fire Chief Steve Kovacs.

Call for Artists: SV’s 20th Art Wine & Beer Festival!

he Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Dog Day” with contests and activities for Festival is a two-day event held in all canines! Voted every year as Scotts Vala beautiful open park setting on ley’s “Favorite Community Event” by the Press Banner, this is a the expansive lawn at festival you won’t want Skypark in Scotts Valley. Save $40 to miss! In addition to the Early Bird Discount New this year, on fine art, there will be food before June 15 Sunday, we will be trucks with innovative bringing you the “Scotts cuisine, live music, a Kids Fun Zone and the area’s most prestigious Valley Roll-In”, a high-end motorcycle/ wineries and award-winning micro-brew- chopper show who is partnering with NHS and the Santa Cruz Derby Girls at eries pouring their best. The festival dates are Aug. 17, 10 the Skatepark for skating tricks and proa.m. — 6 p.m. and Aug. 18, 10 a.m. — 5 fessional skateboarding. All artwork will be juried by a comp.m. We will once again be partnering mittee. The jury is seeking originality, with the Cops ‘N Rodders Car Show. On quality, and excellent craftsmanship. All Saturday over 100 vintage classic cars will work must be original and handcrafted, be on display! Sunday will be “Bring Your No exceptions! No kits, mass-produced

items, commercial reproductions imports will be allowed. n ••• Registration: Early-Bird Pricing Save $40 through June 15

Local SC County Residents Single Booth (12x12): $185 + $35 (nonrefundable) jury fee = $220 Double Booth (12x24): $355 + $35 (nonrefundable) jury fee = $390 Non-Local SC County Residents Single Booth: $295 (12x12) + (non-refundable) jury fee = $330 Double Booth: $575 (12x24) + (nonrefundable) jury fee = $610 Initial Results of Jury will be Posted on June 15th. Applicants after

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June 15th will be Juried on an individual basis. Final Registration Deadline is July 1st. ••• Apply online today at svartfestival.com

Scotts Valley Chamber News

Tam Comm. Wins Communicator Awards

Company Honored for Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Satellite Healthcare Videos

am Communications, a Scotts Valleybased creative agency focused on video for corporate communications, commercials and digital content, announced that the company has been awarded two Communicator Awards of Distinction for video, awards presented for projects that exceed industry standards in quality and achievement. The Communicator Awards honors work that transcends innovation and craft – work that makes a lasting impact. Now in its 25th year, The Communicator Awards receives over 6,000 entries from companies and agencies of all sizes, making it one of the largest awards of its kind in the world. The Communicator Awards is sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts, an invitation-only group consisting of top-tier professionals from acclaimed media, communications, advertising, creative and marketing firms. AIVA members include executives from organizations such as Conde Nast, Coach, Disney, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Estee Lauder, Lockheed Martin, MTV Networks, rabble+rouser, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Time, Inc, Wired, and Yahoo. The Communicator Awards recognized Tam Communications for two creative projects: • 2019 Communicator Award of Distinction | Individual-Travel for Online Video | Summer is Coming to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk • 2019 Communicator Award of Distinction

| Film / Video-Employee Communications for Film / Video / Television | Hands Clean music video for Satellite Healthcare “Our team continues to feel honored by all the recognition being heaped on our work for these two key accounts.” Tam Communications co-founder and Executive Producer and Creative Director Susan O’Connor Fraser shares her team’s gratitude and satisfaction, “It reinforces not only the quality and creativity of the work but the effectiveness of the stories we’re telling.” For the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Creative Director Susan O’Connor Fraser’s collaboration with the Boardwalk’s Vice President of Marketing, Marq Lipton, brought his concept to life–the iconic seaside amusement park emerging in the style of the opening credits to the Game of Thrones television show. Through the talents of Mike Baxter’s Art Direction and After Effects Animation, and Aaron Dingman’s 3D Animation, that concept became reality. Tam O’Connor Fraser’s sound design brought the piece together. “Summer is Coming” is an effective tool to engage the client’s international fan base in a new and unexpected way, as the video continues to collect views online through social media. The “Hands Clean” project for Satellite Healthcare, another long-time client of Tam Communications, is part of an internal “Road to Zero” campaign, which celebrates the company’s success in reducing the spread of infections in their care centers. Satellite, an industry leader in dialysis care, used this parody of the “HandClap”

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video by Fitz and the Tantrums to spread the message in a fun, engaging way. The Tam team wrote the lyrics and choreographed the dance, with Regan Eymann directing and Tam O’Connor Fraser editing. The project features Satellite staff members, including their CEO, CMO, numerous representatives of the President’s and Medical/Clinical teams as well as people from the company’s nationwide clinics, performing alongside professional talent. The music video is being shared across the Satellite network, and on social media.

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Scotts Valley Chamber News Exchange Club of Scotts Valley Celebrates Fifty Years of Community Service!

he Exchange Club of Scotts Valley is celebrating its 50th year serving the Scotts Valley Community. Over the years the programs of service have changed but the spirit of service remains strong and the Club continues to welcome new members interested in making a difference in our community. You may have noticed the American flag and pole in front of the library, or perhaps seen a Freedom Shrine, a collection of the most important documents in our history on the walls of the City Council chambers, the Santa Cruz County Courthouse and the Scotts Valley Middle School, posted there so all may read these important parts of our heritage that many have only heard about. You may have heard about our national project, the prevention of child abuse, utilizing over a hundred Child Abuse Prevention Centers nationwide. You likely have seen club members passing out flags to children all along the route of our annual 4th of July parade.

You may even remember the many years when the Club produced the annual Search for Talent contest, giving our kids an opportunity to show off their talents. Wherever there is a need, the Club will try to fill it. Today the Club has become the “go to” volunteer base for the police and fire departments, providing people power for retirement dinners, golf tournaments, etc. and annually hosting the Blue & Gold Banquet honoring our first responders with a free dinner, awards and the fun of their chiefs “roasting” each other. Often called “America’s Service Club”, The National Exchange Club is the only service organization exclusively serving communities in the United States. Founded in 1911, the national organization is celebrating its 108th year of community service. If you would like to join this proud tradition, call 831-438-1000.

Congratulations to Coast Veterinary Services on Their Official Grand Opening!

B Sharp Looking for Qualified Music Instructors

alling all music teachers! B Sharp School of Music is hiring in Scott’s Valley! They are looking for qualified instructors for both voice and piano lessons. This person will work with students of all ages, and especially with young children. Available hours are flexible but are generally in the morning and early afternoon, as well as possible weekends.

Working at B Sharp, teachers maintain control over their own schedule, and have the facility and equipment provided for them. If you’re tired of looking for students and want a place where you can focus on the teaching and music making, you could be a great fit for us! Call/text Sydney Gorham at (831) 2019605 to schedule an interview.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

CalFresh Benefits Expanded

Now Serves Seniors and People with Disabilities

with no change or reduction to SSI/SSP benefits, and the Santa Cruz County Human Services Department is prepared to help eligible SSI recipients apply for this historic expansion, which could serve up to 5,400 new clients in Santa Cruz County. CalFresh food benefits supplement household budgets, allowing individuals and families to afford nutritious food, which has been shown to improve health outcomes. CalFresh food benefits are delivered on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) debit card and can be used at any grocery store and farmers

“Kids Camp” from page 10 Camp provides one of the very few links with a world larger than the consumer culture we inhabit — and day camp is one important choice in a quiver of options. The camp experience helps children and youth develop an appreciation of their place and their responsibility in a much larger universe. A preschooler — or even an older child who might be reluctant to go to overnight camp — can join a community that is created especially for her to practice growing up. Why wait until age ten when the benefits of feeling connected and being able to contribute and navigate at an earlier age can be reaped? Under the supervision of inspiring guides and passionate coaches, children can feel successful and make new friends while having the time of their lives; they can experience belonging and contribution; they can have a sense of consistency and predictability in times of turbulence and change. Day camp is geared to children who get to experience camp and still return home each evening! They have the best of both worlds — the camp community that is built exclusively for kids and their own home, which provides the security they need at a tender age. One day camp parent said, “While my children and I are constantly bombarded by the news which is focused on what is wrong with the world, camp is a living example of what is right.” Day camp is a terrific first experience. Reminiscent of less complicated days, when people connected with nature,

market that accepts EBT. Food benefits for one-person range from $15-$192 per month. Households that already receive CalFresh and currently have a member of their household that has been excluded because they receive SSI do not need to apply. The County will contact those house-

holds at the time of their next CalFresh reporting date. Currently Santa Cruz County serves 23,500 individuals with CalFresh benefits. n ••• For more info: GetCalFresh.org to apply online,  Call 1-888-421-8080 to apply over the phone.

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thrived on inter-generational relationships, and made new discoveries, everything is designed and scaled to ensure that children feel included, cared about and capable. Beginning camp at an early age provides important advantages. Camp is the best demonstration of moral and spiritual order — democracy is the core purpose. Children learn life skills and behaviors that become habits of the heart. While many then move on to overnight camp, others will be content to continue the day camp experience: after all, there is a camp for everyone — and that might well be day camp! To learn more about camp and child development, please visit the American Camp Association’s family-dedicated Web site: www.CampParents.org n Marla Coleman is a co-owner of Coleman Family Camps, which includes Camp Echo and Coleman Country Day Camp. Originally printed in CAMP Magazine, reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association © 2005 American Camping Association, Inc.

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Lead-Free Hunting Takes Effect Statewide July 1

he California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) wants to remind hunters that beginning July 1, 2019, nonlead ammunition will be required when taking wildlife with a firearm anywhere in California. CDFW strongly recommends that hunters acquire and practice with nonlead ammunition well before heading afield, particularly in advance of upcoming big game seasons, to make sure rifles are sighted in and to understand how their firearms perform with nonlead ammunition. The nonlead ammo requirement includes hunting on public land, private property and licensed game bird clubs, and applies to rifles, shotguns, pistols and muzzleloaders in any gauge or caliber for the take of any legal species. The nonlead ammo requirement extends to the legal take of nongame birds and mammals and includes firearms used for depredation to take species causing property damage. The requirement does not apply to hunting with pellet rifles. Since pellet rifles are not classified as firearms, the use of lead pellets is allowed. Lead ammunition is allowed for target shooting where that activity is permitted.

California will become the first state in the nation to require nonlead ammunition for all firearms-related hunting. California’s phase-in of nonlead ammunition for hunting originated with state legislation signed into law in 2013. In 2015, the California Fish and Game Commission adopted regulations to phase in the requirement over time with full implementation July 1, 2019.

In recent years, with advances in technology and more states and the federal government restricting the use of lead hunting ammunition, manufacturers have responded with an increasing variety of nonlead ammunition offerings. Nonlead ammunition has been required for waterfowl hunting nationwide since 1991, and many California hunters already have made a voluntary change to nontoxic

hunting ammunition due to health and environmental concerns. The first California hunting seasons impacted by the lead ammunition ban include the general rabbit season, which opens statewide July 1, and the A Zone general deer season, which opens Aug. 10 along much of the California coast. ••• CDFW advises hunters to shop carefully when purchasing nonlead hunting ammunition, particularly from out-ofstate-based sporting goods stores and other mass retailers that may stock their California outlets with lead hunting ammunition in advance of upcoming seasons. All ammunition in a hunter’s possession may be inspected by wildlife officers. Hunters are encouraged to assist in confirming compliance by retaining and carrying in the field ammunition boxes or other packaging. n ••• For more information, please visit CDFW’s Nonlead Ammunition in California webpage at www.wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/ nonlead-ammunition. For in-depth research and ballistics analysis of nonlead hunting ammunition, please visit www.huntingwithnonlead.org/index.html.

San Lorenzo Valley & Scotts Valley Meal and Food Programs: June 2019 T u e s d a y s through Saturdays (also 4th Mondays). Valley Churches United, Food Pantry and Food Distribution programs. TuesThurs 9-11:45 and Saturday 10-11:45. 1st and 3rd Fridays 9-11 are for seniors only. USDA Distribution on 4th Monday 10-1. For SLV, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon residents. Ben Lomond, corner of Highway 9 across from Ben Lomond Market, 336-8258. Tuesdays, noon. Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, across from RiteAid, 335-6900. “Free Lunch Tuesday.” Tuesdays, 2:30-6:30, Felton Farmers’ Market, Hwy 9 and Russell. Up to $10 matched when customers use their CalFresh (EBT/SNAP) cards. The extra money must be used for fresh produce at the market. (May-Oct) 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. Sunday, June 23, 12:30-2:15. Redwood Christian Center, 6869 Highway 9, Felton (at Fall Creek Dr., near San Lorenzo Valley High School). 335-5307. Lunch. Sunday, June 30, 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 Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, Felton, or Scotts Valley. Delivery available for homebound seniors. $30 annual membership

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fee, for age 55+. www.greybears.org (4791055). n ••• Except as noted, all programs are free of charge — Schedules are subject to change. Submit Changes/Additions to slvsvmeals@ gmail.com

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Santa Cruz Public Libraries’ Summer Reading Program for Kids of All Ages

he Santa Cruz Public Libraries’ (SCPL) Summer Reading Program, A UNIVERSE OF STORIES, begins June 1 and runs through August 10. Our entire program has been revamped this year in order to be more inclusive and to put an even greater focus on reading. Studies have shown that reading just 5 books over the summer can significantly reduce Summer Slide — a term for the learning loss experienced over the summer. This year’s theme, A UNIVERSE OF STORIES, was chosen to help inspire children of all ages to dream big, believe in themselves, and create their own story. It also celebrates the richness of perspectives that arise when we include stories from diverse people. And finally, we celebrate 50 years of space exploration and the anniversary of the lunar landing. We are excited to present 3 SUMMER

READING KICKOFF EVENTS to celebrate the beginning of the new program. Bring your picnic blankets, chairs, and lunches for these free family events: A Universe of Stories with Nikki Borodi tart summer off on Sunday, June 9, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Duck Island Stage in San Lorenzo Park. Nikki Borodi is a performance artist, singer, songwriter, ukulele player and acrobat! She brings her acrobatic musical storytelling to Santa Cruz with bubbles, balloon animals, magic, and acrobatics to delight all ages. Coventry & Kalusa oin us for some fun in the sun and sign-up for summer reading while playing with bubbles, hula-hoops and more on Saturday, June 15, at Anna Jean Cumming Park (AKA Blueball Park) from 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. From 12-1 p.m. enjoy a special performance by award winning circus artists Coventry and Kaluza. They will be juggling, hula hooping, playing music, doing some comedy and more. Percussion with James Henry ign-up for summer reading while playing with bubbles, hula hoops and more on Sunday, June 16, from 12 – 3 p.m. at Highlands County Park in Ben Lomond. From 1 – 2 p.m. enjoy a special performance by James Henry, master percussionist.

Expect to dance, sing, be involved and be transported to many areas of the globe through the sounds of drums and percussion! How to Participate o sign up, visit santacruzpl.org/srp or visit any branch library, the Bookmobile, or a Summer Reading Kickoff event. Signups begin June 1st and participants have until August 10th to sign out of the program and receive their rewards. Participants of all ages are encouraged to read books 5 books of their own choosing, listen to audio books, or be read to. Upon registration, kids and teens ages 0-18 receive a $10 Atlantis Fantasyworld gift certificate good towards a specially curated collection of comics and graphic novels and a coupon for a free book from any Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries Book or Lobby Sale. After completing the goal of reading 5 books, kids ages 0-11 receive brand new free book selected by our librarians for summer reading. Kids ages 0-18 receive a certificate for a free game of bowling at Boardwalk Bowl. In addition to these reading rewards, teen’s ages 12-18 also receive a raffle entry. After reading 5 books adults receive a coupon for a free book from any Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries

Book or Lobby Sale. All age groups may choose a sticker or a button after reading 5 books. Local businesses have donated fabulous raffle prizes for the raffles for those who read beyond the 5-book summer goal. Each age group receives a raffle entry after completing an additional 5 books, up to a maximum of 20 books. Raffles will be drawn in July and August. n ••• Learn more about SCPL at santacruzpl. org or via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube. Photos Credit: Jim Sullivan

Bay Area High School Students Honored for Water Conservation Videos

ine winners were recognized for their original videos about Water Wise Gardens at the Soquel Creek Water District Board Meeting on May 21, 2019. There will be other recognition ceremonies for the winning videos in late June in Scotts Valley and Watsonville. The fifth annual student-made video contest this year was organized by the Water Conservation Coalition of Santa Cruz County (WCC), and the Monterey County

Water Awareness Committee (WAC). Over 90 videos were submitted from the following high schools in the Monterey Bay area: Aptos, Pajaro Valley, Scotts Valley and Watsonville High School! Local high school video production classes offered through the Santa Cruz County Career and Technical Training Program (formerly Regional Occupation Program (ROP)) and other video production classes for High School and College students in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties were invited to submit short public service announcement (PSA) videos in English or Spanish. Contest organizers were enthusiastic about the results. “These students did a great job of learning the facts about water wise gardening and all the ways you can conserve and protect water. We really enjoyed the creative energy that went into them,” said Vai Campbell, of Soquel Creek Water. “We commend each student that participated and the teachers who supported the contest.” The winning videos can be viewed at https://watersavingtips.org/resources/videocontest/ and will air this summer on KION channel 5/46, the Spanish TV station 17 / June 2019 / Scotts Valley Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

Telemundo 23, KSBW, Santa Cruz Community Television and Watsonville’s public access channel 70. Videos will also be shown before movies at the Cinema 9 in Santa Cruz. The videos were chosen for their level of visual, sound and editing quality and most importantly, for their messages to inspire water-wise gardening. Local winners are listed. Top Winning Videos Receive $500 for their production Drought-Tolerant Plants by Malia Kesslery from Aptos High

Winning Videos Receive $350 per video team Water Conservation by Rosemary Ceja from Watsonville High School Las Nativas Son Amigas by Azucena Lopez, Brianna Lopez, Xochitl Martinez from Pajaro Valley High School “Water Conservation” page 18

Your June Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Cancer (June 22-July 22)

You should be careful about who you share things with early in June. Before you spill any secrets, you need to be sure you can trust someone completely. An embarrassing social media moment could leave you wondering how you should deal with the fallout mid-month. Do you laugh it off? Pretend it never happened and just wait for it to go away? How you react to things like this says a lot about you. You feel especially close to your family as the month comes to a close. You work hard to make your home a place where everyone feels comfortable, and hosting dinners and parties makes you happy.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

You’re great at getting things started as the month begins, but not so great at following through. Think about delegating some of the steps in your amazing plans and projects so you can meet your deadlines. Your winning style is showing in your attitude mid-month. You’ve been down before, but you’re never out — and you feel that sense of renewal and possibility lifting you up. You still should look before you leap, but at least you’re confident you’ll make it. You are tempted to brag about your accomplishments as June comes to a close. No one wants to hear more details about how great you are — except maybe your family, since they can take some of the credit for how you turned out!

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

You are in an amazingly curious mood early in the month. Now is the time to learn new things and meet new people. Anything that expands your mind gets a big yes! Your feelings are worth exploring mid-June. You aren’t used to making decisions based on your emotions, but being practical and logical won’t always work for the situations you encounter in the month ahead. Ask for advice when you need it. Later in the month, you’ll be ready to express yourself loudly and clearly and with confidence. Shout it to the world. It’s about time you got a standing ovation.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

The beginning of June is a time of learning for you. Sign up for a class or watch a documentary about a topic that interests you. The more ways you can figure out how to feed your brain, the better! By mid-month, you need a bit more substantial stimulation. Why not explore your own neighborhood, or visit someplace new and exotic? It doesn’t matter far you travel as long as it makes you happy. As the month comes to a close, so does the desire to be home, even if it isn’t the most stable situation. Showing up and dealing with your current problems is important, so do what it takes to hang in there and get through the tough stuff.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

You are keeping your affairs close to the vest as the month begins. If you need to share a secret, your trusted BFF will be the first to know. Your desire to explore is strong in the middle of the month, even as your steady routines bring you comfort. This is the time to take a chance and move outside that comfort zone. Later in June, life seems to be pulling you in two directions, but if you can figure out how to bring these circumstances together, you could be in for a treat.

“Water Conservation” from page 17 Types of Gardening by Jessica Zavala, Jasmin Tapia, Jasmine Jimenez and Jasmine Limon from Watsonville High School Honorable Mentions Capitan Aqua by Gustavo Nunez and Angel Valdez from Watsonville High School Water Conservation WHS Video Academy by Juan Garcia Vega from Watsonville High School Water Wise Gardening 2019 by Maria Vasquez-Gonzalez from Watsonville High School The WCC and the WAC also honored the following teachers and schools who encouraged and assisted with participation in the contest. This year’s teacher, who taught the top-winning students, is Joel Domhoff, and received $300. The school from Monterey County who turned in the most videos was awarded $300 towards their video production program, and both Gonzales High and Scotts Valley High earned that distinction.

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Jacob Jun taught the Gonzales students and SVHS’s students came from the classes of Mark Andrews and Joel Domhoff. The Water Awareness Committee, and The Water Conservation Coalition commend all student participants. We especially thank the teachers who supported the video contest by instructing the students their video creation skills, and for giving class credit to students who completed videos for the contest. n ••• For more info: www.watersavingtips.org and www.waterawareness.org

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

You are not in a finishing mood as the month begins. You might start an elaborate to-do list now but never cross a single thing off it — that’s where you’re at. Working on an unfinished novel? Dust it off and write a few more pages! Things are falling into place for you mid-month, and you can’t help but smile. Enjoy it while it lasts, but don’t get too used to it; getting too comfortable can make you loose your focus. Late in the month you’re reminded that life is one big adventure and should be lived to the fullest. If traveling isn’t an option, learn all you can about a culture you love.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

June begins with your plans in disarray. You aren’t used to such an erratic schedule (or no schedule at all), so this will take some getting used to. People need to stay out of your way mid-month. It’s going to be hard to control your emotions if someone does; just remember an apology will be in order after you calm down. Late in the month your passions come to the forefront. You know how to stay in control in public, but it can be hard.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

You have so many options to choose from as the month begins. It’s a busy time, and it’s not a bad problem to have. At least your obvious enthusiasm for life makes up for your lack of focus. Your silent communication skills are up to the challenge mid-month, Connecting with someone without saying a word is a fun, and likely successful challenge. Late in June your free time is important. Making the most of it is a priority. If you have any adventures in mind, go on them now. And if you don’t? It’s a great time to spontaneously explore random new places. Let your sense of fun be your guide!

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

You are embracing your caring and compassionate qualities as the month begins. You might be moodier than usual, but that’s only because you care so deeply about others and what they’re going through. People are drawn to you mid-June. Your tenderheartedness and creativity brings like-minded people into your circle. Late in the month you feel bolder, making it easier to talk to strangers. Are you ready for some new people in your life? Socializing and networking are easier now than ever.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Are you ready to make the switch from talking just to hear yourself talk to having quality, meaningful conversations? The beginning of June is clearly the time to do so. As you expand your curiosity, so to will you expand your communication. Even though you may feel a dip in energy levels mid-month, you still feel the same drive to succeed, but it won’t hurt to take a short break to rebuild those reserves. Late in the month you find yourself thinking about goals and dreams from the last few months. This is a good time to reflect on them.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

You are in a good place as the month begins, making it possible for new relationships to blossom. Getting to know your secret crush on a deeper level won’t be easy, but you’re up to the challenge. You love to expand your mind mid-month. Adventuring with friends and family will also give you the satisfaction of teaching others what you’ve learned. Late in June something is holding you back … and maybe it’s common sense. Everything you do will have consequences, and if your instincts say they’ll be negative, it may be the right decision.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Your energy is positive as the month begins, but are you being a bit shortsighted? You love having a good time in the moment, but then what? You might want to think about the future, too. Still, your sense of adventure kicks into high gear mid-June, which is the perfect time to take or plan a trip. Your wanderlust is undeniable, so why not give in? Yet some hard truths come to the surface late in the month. Luckily, you’re able to deal with unpleasant issues that come up in a practical, logical way, which should lessen the pain and frustration a bit.

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How to Help Your Daughter Understand Consent

hanks to the recent, long-overdue disclosure of rampant misogyny, ‘consent’ has finally become a recognized value that needs to be taught to our children. One way to teach consent to children is to explain it at a very basic level by defining respect, then self-respect, then boundaries. Let’s start with respect. But before you start your discussion with your daughter, keep in mind that when kids sense the important adults in their lives want to have a ‘conversation,’ they can sometimes feel like they’ve done something wrong. That said, it’s important for you to tell your daughter as soon as she knows you want to talk about something important that you’re not angry with her. This will hopefully prevent her from spending the entire conversation trying to figure out what she did wrong. You could start the conversation by saying something like: ‘First, I want you to know that I’m not angry. Not at all. I just want to make sure that we agree on something that’s been in the news lately.’ Once you feel like she understands that you’re not mad at her, define ‘respect’ together. Start by giving her a compliment by saying something like: I know you already know what respect is. For starters, it’s things like saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ And I know you already know that respect goes beyond just saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ To me, respect is a way of treating or thinking about something or someone. If you respect your teacher, you admire her and treat her well. If you respect your friend, you regard her highly and treat her with consideration. Hopefully, she’ll chime in here and add her own examples of respect, like ‘asking permission to borrow something’ or ‘letting someone finish speaking even if you already know the answer.’ If she doesn’t contribute and needs more time to join the conversation, you could continue offering your own ideas about what respect is. Try to tailor your ideas to match activities in her life. ‘To me, respect is not interrupting the teacher’ or

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‘not borrowing someone’s sweater without asking.’ Keep it simple. Talking about it with her on a level that she understands will greatly increase the odds that the concept sinks in. If you start throwing around terms like ‘sexual assault’ and ‘social injustice,’ she’s likely to tune out. The more she feels like she’s part of the conversation, and not being lectured, the more ownership she’ll feel for the subject matter. And the more ownership she feels, the likelier it is that she’ll be able to assimilate what she learns from you and apply it to scenarios in her own life. Keep the conversation going by defining respect together. Try to get her to expand on your examples. Then expand on her examples so it starts to feel like a two-way conversation. Here are some more ideas for defining respect together: • Think of someone who is respectful and talk about why they would be a good friend. • Think of things people say who are respectful. Here are a few: ‘please’ ‘thank you’ ‘I appreciate that’ ‘may I hold the door for you?’ ‘excuse me’ ‘I’m sorry I offended you’. • ‘Respect for belongings’ is a big issue at the pre-teen age. You could try to integrate it into the conversation especially if you’re having a hard time getting things started. If you are the target of her ‘respect for belongings’ frustration (e.g. you borrowed something from her without asking), listen attentively to her feelings, make eye contact, and tell her you’ll pay more attention to the problem and work on improving. • Watch a TV show together, point out examples of respect and/or disrespect, and discuss reasoning. Do the same thing when you are out doing errands

together. (store clerks? parking etiquette? check-out line?) • Think of ways to show respect that connect with her interests. For example, if she’s interested in climate change, think of examples (together!) that respect the environment. Recycling? Reducing carbon emissions? Look up Rachel Carson and/ or Laurie David on Wikipedia and talk about how they respect our earth.

Try to make sure she has a good foundation for understanding respect before progressing to ‘self-respect.’ n ••• Stay tuned for part 2 (‘Connecting respect and self-respect’) of “How to Help Your Daughter Understand Consent.” Trish Allison is the founder and writer of the P.I.N.K. Backpack gender-equality book series for parents. Visit her website at http://www.pink-backpack.com

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR from others who are going through similar experiences, and obtain additional educational materials. Open to family members, no fee. For more information about this and other support groups in the area, please call 800.272.3900

dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you an opportunity to find out more about available community resources, learn from others who are going through similar experiences, and obtain additional educational materials. Our evening Santa Cruz caregiver support group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Mondays & Tuesdays of each month, and our afternoon Santa Cruz WOMENCARE ARM-IN-ARM caregiver support group meets on the 2nd and 4th 12:30 - 2 p.m. WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for women Wednesdays of each month. No fee. Open to family with advanced, recurrent and metastatic cancers. Meets members. weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with a separate meeting For more information about this and other support groups in the area, please call 800.272.3900 every First and Third Tuesday every month. Registration required. Call 457-2273 for more information Second Wednesdays and to register. No cost to attend. Saturday June 1 SANTA CRUZ SONS IN RETIREMENT www.womencaresantacruz.org Sunday June 2 MONTHLY MEETING REDWOOD MOUNTAIN FAIRE Tuesdays Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. All Day, Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton WRITING/DISCUSSION MEETING This statewide group of retired men invites you Dance the day away to live music with your friends to be our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, and family while enjoying tasty locally made food, cold meet kindred spirits, have a fine lunch and learn 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Hwy One and beer, cider, and wine in an open field surrounded by something new from a top notch guest speaker. Freedom Blvd) redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Join us for a Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 weekend-long music festival and arts & crafts fair that Do you have a problem with food? Please check out our Second and Fourth Wednesdays free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution. benefits local service organizations and celebrates All teens and adults welcome! WELLNESS ON THE CANCER JOURNEY community. 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza Visit www.redwoodmountainfaire.com for more information. For current times and locations of other meetings: www. santacruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our Hotline at (831) Learn how to safely support your body and emotions 429-7906. through the journey of Cancer — from diagnosis to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and ANNOUNCEMENTS BINGO recovering well from surgery. 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE MONTEREY We’ll address nausea, low energy, weakness, BINGO EVERY TUESDAY. Buy-in begins at $21. The SYMPHONY digestion, immune support, grief, stress and more. The Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you Snack Bar is open with goodies and dinner specials. Feel free to bring your partner or care team love music and want to be involved, please call (831) to this free class. Please come fed; water is 646-8511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org for more BUSINESS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS available. 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 information. Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Center Street, Santa Cruz. Eventbrite — Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call We specifically focus on recovering from debting on 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Address given upon registration ONGOING EVENTS one’s business. receipt. For more information: 831-425-3272. Daily SANTA CRUZ ‘USED’ BOOKSHOP ADHD SUPPORT GROUP Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10 am- 3 pm 2710 Chanticleer Ave. Santa Cruz 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPS Grey Bears: Every Monday and Friday is $10-a-bag The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD Monarch Services offers a safe space to meet other book sale. Fill up a shopping bag with books for only hosts monthly support group meetings for anyone $10! Thousands of titles for $1.50 or less: cookbooks, survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and who would like to learn more about ADHD or has human trafficking survivors, and to listen or share gardening, sci-fi, mysteries, classics and all sorts of questions or concerns. Come share with those who fiction and nonfiction. Non-profit Grey Bears has served experiences. Childcare provided on site. understand. Spanish – Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Servicios Monarca, Second Wednesdays’ meeting is for parents of our community for 45 years. Grey Bears provides recycling services and accepts books and other dona- 233 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville (831) 722-4532 children, teens, and young adults with ADHD. The English – Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monarch tions for our thrift stores. group for adults with ADHD, spouses, partners of Proceeds benefit our Brown Bag Program, distributing nutri- Services, 1590 Seabright Avenue, SC (831) 425someone with ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays of every 4030 tious food to 3,900 seniors every week. month. For more information, visit www.monarchscc.org Judy Brenis: jbbrenis@comcast.net, or call 831-818Weekdays 9619. Tuesdays & Thursdays CASA ORIENTATIONS TO BECOME Last Wednesdays Each Month FREE PILATES CLASSES AT TEMPLE BETH EL ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN 10 a.m., Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Rd., Aptos MAGICIANS’ CLUB CASA empowers volunteers to directly influence Please join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 7 p.m., Antonelli Club Room, 2655 Brommer St., Santa Cruz life-changing decisions affecting children in foster Attention Magic Lovers! Our new Magicians’ Club meets care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday am in the social hall at Temple Beth El in Aptos (3055 Porter Gulch Rd) for a lively and challenging on the last Wed. of every month at 7pm in the club room people that, with just a few hours a week can have a at the Antonelli Mobile Home Park. If you do magic or lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or 60 minute Pilates Strength Class. The classes are free and everybody is welcome. Donation are want to get started in this fun hobby, join us. neglected. welcome. Questions? Call Jim at 685-3829 More info www.casaofsantacruz.org or call (831) 761For more information https://www.tbeaptos.org 2956 XT.102 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER Wednesdays SUPPORT GROUP Second and Fourth Mondays ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 7-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource Center, 3150 Mission Dr SANTA CRUZ CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group has 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water 1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays: 2-3:30 p.m. been an active group for over 20 years in the community. Street, Ste. L2, Santa Cruz If you have a family member who has been diagnosed Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Street, Ste L2, Santa Cruz, First meeting of 2018 will be February 28th. with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, a care- CA 95060 Thursdays giver support group can offer you an opportunity to find If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related FRIENDSHIP PUT TO MUSIC! out more about available community resources, learn 20 / June 2019 / Scotts Valley Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. Classes every Thursday night. For more information call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at caller4u@att.net LUCKY STEPPERS MODERN SQUARE DANCE 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA 95076 It’s fun and easy to do! Friendship put to music; family friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Night at our new home in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net. SAN LORENZO COMMUNITY BAND PRACTICE SESSIONS 7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley High School Band Room (F-1) The San Lorenzo Valley Community Band meets every Thursday at SLV High School. Dues are $30 a semester. You must read music. Call Teresa at 336-8637.

ONGOING EVENTS CONT. 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 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. 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 The First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of

COMMUNITY CALENDAR 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 friday shakespeare.org or facebook.com/fridayshakespeare. FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB OF SANTA CRUZ 10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street This is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club meets to study the life, works and times of William Shakespeare. Members share group readings and insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in his plays and writings. For more information please call 831-684-2832

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SS PALO ALTO CENTENNIAL STREET FAIR Saturday June 1 1130 a.m.-4 p.m., Downtown Seacliff On Broadway Come celebrate the SS Palo Alto Centennial Street Fair in Seacliff and enjoy live music, a musician, and tasty grub from local businesses and food trucks.

Saturdays PILLS ANONYMOUS (PA) 8 a.m., Sutter Hospital, 2025 Soquel Ave The purpose of PA is to provide a safe, secure, and supportive place for people who are addicted to pills who want to get off of them. PA is offered all over the world. For questions, please contact Gary at (831)801-9578 or Kristin at (831)345-6515

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. RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS MEETING 10:30 a.m.–noon, Sutter Maternity, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, SC RCA is a 12 step group for couples. Our primary purpose SANTA CRUZ TENNIS CLUB is to stay committed in loving and intimate relation9 a.m., Soquel High School Tennis Courts ships and to help other couples achieve freedom from The nonprofit Santa Cruz Tennis Club meets every dysfunctional relationships. All couples are welcome Saturday morning at the Soquel High School courts whether married or partnered. Some of us are new in our beginning at 9:00 am. We play doubles and mixed coupleships and seek to build intimacy together. We have doubles, mostly at an intermediate level, and switch all found help in Recovering Couples Anonymous. around the players every 45 minutes. Balls are provided. For more information visit our website: https://santacruzrca.org $2 for first time visitors. or email us at rcasantacruz@yahoo.com Second Saturdays Each Month 2ND SATURDAY ON THE FARM 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Join us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free family activities. Each month we select a new theme to highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, and demonstrations that relate. We often have guest appearances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, and more! You are sure to find something fun and entertaining for the whole family. Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE

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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INTO THE FOREST: PORTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY ICE CREAM SOCIAL/STORY HOUR 1:00 p.m., 3050 Porter Street, Soquel This community event is geared for children ages 3 to 8 years and open to the public. Ice Cream will be served between 1 and 1:30 p.m. Our children’s librarians, Jeanne Jorgensen and Dolly Barnes, will provide stories, songs and crafts pertaining to today’s theme. Parking for the library is available. Enter the Bagelry parking lot from Soquel Drive into and drive through to the left. For more info call 476-3326 or visit www.porterml.org

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APTOS 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Soquel Drive between State Park and Trout Sunday June 2 Gulch, Aptos Village Park Pancake Breakfast: 7-10 a.m. at burger. parking lot SANTA CRUZ DINNER CLUB EVENT Worlds Shortest Parade: 10am-12pm 5 p.m., Various member homes throughout county Party in the Park: 12-4pm at Aptos Village Park Love to cook, entertain and socialize? Our dinner club Parade participants and vendors wanted! The “World’s events will be held in several homes throughout Santa Cruz County where members enjoy gourmet meals, fine shortest parade” on 4th of July in Aptos is ready to take wine and conversation. Joining the club provides a great parade entries and vendors for the Party in the Park. We opportunity to cook, to entertain, and to meet locals that are expecting an amazing turnout and want to invite all of Santa Cruz County to take part in it. share your interests. Want to join us? Parade entries can include but are not limited to: Learn more about the SC Dinner Club and the fun we have Classic/antique vehicles, floats, bands, walkers, dancers, by contacting Rhonda Mills at 831-246-1151 or info@ dogs, etc. SantaCruzDinnerClub.com Visit http://aptoschamber.com/event/aptos-4th-of-julyfestivities/ for more info. Wednesday June 7 UNDERSTANDING AND RESPONDING TO DEMENTIA-RELATED BEHAVIORS 10:30 a.m.-Noon, Alzheimer’s Association 550 Water Street, Ste L2, Santa Cruz Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join us for a special seminar to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. For more information or to register, please call 800.272.3900 or email kesamodurov@alz.org.

First Sunday of Every Month SANTA CRUZ DINNER CLUB EVENT 5 p.m., various member homes throughout county Love to cook, entertain and socialize? Our dinner club events will be held in several homes throughout Santa Cruz County where members enjoy gourmet meals, fine wine and converSundays sation. Joining the club provides a great opportunity to cook, to entertain, and to meet locals that share your interests. Thursday June 13 OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING 4 - 5 pm, Ben Lomond Community Library, 9525 Mill St., Ben Learn more about the SC Dinner Club and the fun we have by AG HISTORY PROJECT SPRING SPEAKER SERIES contacting Rhonda Mills at info@SantaCruzDinnerClub.com 6:30 – 8 p.m., Ag History Project Museum (Santa Cruz County Lomond Do you have a problem with compulsive over- or underFairgrounds), 2601 E. Lake, Watsonville, 95076 Third Sunday of Every Month eating? Anorexia? Bulimia? Compulsive exercising? Please join us for our Spring Speaker Series, this time You are not alone. Drop into a free, friendly OA 12-Step SCIENCE SUNDAY featuring Stuart Kitayama and friends. The series feaStarts at 1 p.m., 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, 95060 meeting with the solution. All are welcome! tures talks by members of the Pajaro Valley Agricultural For information on other meetings in Santa Cruz County: www. Seymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture Community with stories to share of the history, chalfrom a marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. santacruzoa.org/meetings lenges, successes and efforts to preserve the values, Topics are presented in an entertaining and easy-to-under- culture and agricultural lifestyle that makes the Pajaro stand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion. Valley such a unique and wonderful community. NAR-ANON SANTA CRUZ A $10 donation is requested from attendees and there will be a 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu raffle at the end of each talk. Room), 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz 21 / June 2019 / Scotts Valley Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

SCOTTS VALLEY 4TH OF JULY PARADE & FIREWORKS 3–9:45 p.m., Skypark, 361 Kings Village Rd., Scotts Valley Come celebrate July 4th in Scotts Valley! Parade, flyover, fireworks, BBQ, live bands, games, petting zoo and much more! Activities and food are not included in price of admission. ATM available on site.

Wednesday July 17 OUT TO SEA: PORTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY ICE CREAM SOCIAL/STORY HOUR 1:00 p.m., 3050 Porter Street, Soquel This community event is geared for children ages 3 to 8 years and open to the public. Ice Cream will be served between 1 and 1:30 p.m. Our children’s librarians, Jeanne Jorgensen and Dolly Barnes, will provide stories, songs and crafts pertaining to today’s theme. Parking for the library is available. Enter the Bagelry parking lot from Soquel Drive into and drive through to the left. For more info call 476-3326 or visit www.porterml.org n

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ow we spend our money is a direct reflection of our individual priorities and needs. That’s true for all of us — younger or older, married or single, with children or without. If we are fortunate to draw income through employment, retirement or other means — whether that income is fixed or fluid — we demonstrate what’s important to us based on what we do with it. The County of Santa Cruz is no different. Within our total $827 million recommended budget for the upcoming fiscal year, there are countless ways that we demonstrate our collective values by tapping taxpayer dollars from federal, state and local sources to provide basic services, such as public health, road repairs, law enforcement, fire protection, parks and housing, to name just a few. With your own individual pocketbooks in mind, I know it’s hard not only to wrap your mind around a budget figure that large, but it’s impossible to know all the ways in which those spending choices may affect daily life in our County. That’s why I am proud that for the first time, the County is presenting a budget for public review during the month of June that is directly tied to our goals for community improvement, innovation and sustainability as outlined in our Strategic Plan (2018-2024), which was approved by the Board in June 2018. Focus areas include health and safety, attainable housing, reliable transportation, sustainable environment, dynamic economy and operational excellence. Further, we are premiering an inaugural two-year budget designed to align with a two-year operational plan approved in May 2019 that puts our near-term goals into action. Just like our residents, businesses and nonprofits, we are trying to adequately fund our most pressing needs and plan for an often-unpredictable future by determining creative ways to raise or

sustain revenues in the face of rising costs. The expense of doing business – or in the case of local folks, just living life – almost always goes up rather than down, unless we take steps to tighten our belts. And even then, unforeseen circumstances, such as severe winter storms that ravage roads or revenue streams that suddenly go away, can upend even the best financial planning. The recommended Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget, which the Board of Supervisors will begin reviewing in detail through public hearings June 17-20, is 5 percent lower in the first year than the 2018-2019 adopted budget. We are projecting another 7 percent reduction in FY 2020-21. But those budgets include all the spending we are mandated to do as the agent of state and federal programs. Our discretionary budget is much smaller: In the year ahead, it represents about $165 million in county revenue contributions and costs. We anticipate closing a gap of $6 million to $7 million by steadying or reducing costs where we can and maintaining 10% reserves even as our CALPERS costs are expected to increase 75 percent over the next six years. That reality, faced by cities and counties across California, represents an unbudgeted ongoing cost of about $19 million. And although California’s economy is strong now,

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any significant downturn will only deepen our challenges. Luckily, in recent years, taxpayers have said yes to strengthening investments in transportation, libraries, and parks. We are seeing those investments yield results in road repairs, new or refreshed libraries like in Felton and Boulder Creek, and exciting community spaces like the Felton Discovery Park and Leo’s Haven accessibility playground at Chanticleer Park. It’s important that you know how much of your taxpayer money actually goes toward addressing local needs. It’s less than you might think. The County receives the full benefit of each dollar paid through licenses, fees, charges for service, lodging taxes and cannabis revenue. In comparison, the County receives only 12 cents on the dollar for sales taxes from the unincorporated area while the State receives the rest. Of property taxes, which amounts to an average of $5,141 per County taxpayer annually, the County receives 13 cents on the dollar compared to 58 cents for schools, 23 cents for other districts, and 5 cents for cities. The trick is to be smart with the resources you have. I’m grateful we are taking a prudent, strategic approach to letting our values and priorities guide our spending and define how we try to raise revenue to address our goals. n ••• I encourage you to take even a quick look at our interactive budget tool at sccbudget.com, and as always, contact my office at bruce.mcpherson@santacruzcounty.us or 831-454-2200 if you have questions.

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his owner’s landlord no longer allowed dogs. Rambo can be a super sweet, affectionate, wiggly guy, but can also be feisty. He would do best in an only dog home with an adopter who has patience and lots of love to give him. Rambo has endeared himself to his volunteer fan club and has also gone on a few overnights with volunteers to give him a break from the Shelter. He has done really well and is quite amusing in his antics. If you are looking for an animated and funny little guy, you may have found your match. Rambo is a 5 year old neutered black, male, Chihuahua 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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nnuals are plants that complete their entire life cycle from germination to death within a single year. Biennials complete their entire life cycle in two years, mostly by developing vegetative growth during their first year, and then blooming, producing seed and then dying after their second year. Perennials are the many herbaceous plants that survive longer than just a few years or indefinitely. As simple as these definitions seem to be, the plants that they describe are a bit more complicated. Some biennials can regenerate from the roots of plants that have already bloomed and died. Stems of some annuals can root where they touch the ground, to form new plants that survive for another year. Some annuals seem perennial if they replace themselves with their own seedlings. Of course, none of that matters for the many biennials, perennials and self perpetuating annuals that get grown as mere annuals. At a time when ‘sustainability’ is a fad and trendy buzz word, it is ironic that so many bedding plants that could contribute more if given the chance to do so, continue to get discarded as soon as their primary season finishes. Most have more potential than that. Self-perpetuating annuals like sweet alyssum and nasturtium might only need to be groomed of old plants as new ones take over. Young nasturtium are rather efficient at overwhelming their own parent plants to some degree. Of course, subsequent generations will revert to feral plants. Fancier nasturtium will eventually become basic orange and yellow. Sweet alyssum will be plain white. M a n y annuals that are actually perennials might survive through their off season if just overplanted Colorado has an excellent with more seasonal annuals, state flower!

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and then regenerate when the weather becomes more favorable. For example, primrose from last season might be left in the ground as petunias take over for summer, but when the petunias finish next autumn, the primrose can regenerate for another season. Such perennials regenerate more randomly than they grew in their primary season, and will need some degree of grooming and perhaps mulching. n ••• Highlight: Columbine olorado is another state that was able to designate one of the most excellent wildflowers of North America as the Official State Flower because it happens to be native there. Rocky Mountain columbine, Aquilegia caerulea, however, did not contribute as much to the Many perennials are grown breeding of the as annuals. many modern hybrid varieties of columbine as did common European columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris. Most are short-term perennials that are more often grown as biennials or, if they do not continue to perform through the dry warmth of summer, as spring annuals. Seed can be sown directly earlier in spring, but new plants may not bloom until the following spring. Plants that are grown in a greenhouse through winter, as well as self-sown plants that grow though winter, should bloom in spring. The famously spurred flowers can be just about any color; white, blue, purple, red, orange, yellow, pink and even pale green (fading to white). Most are combinations of two colors. Some varieties proudly bloom with frilly double flowers. The thin flower stems stand about a foot tall, with flowers facing slightly downward. The trifoliate and delightfully lobed leaves are like big lacy clover leaves. n ••• Horticulturist Tony Tomeo can be contacted at tonytomeo.com.

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