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‘The Alliance’ Honored by CDHC The Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance), the local, Medi-Cal managed health care plan serving more than 330,000 residents in Santa Cruz, Monterey and Merced counties, recently won the Outstanding Performance award in the Medium Scale Plan category for delivering high-quality care to its Medi-Cal members.

The award was presented by the California Department

of Health Care Services (DHCS), Managed Care Quality and Monitoring Division, at the DHCS annual Quality Conference, which was recently held in Sacramento. it is a result of the Alliance’s excellent performance within the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS(r)), one of health care’s most widely used performance improvement tools. ... continues on page 4

SCPL Card Design Contest Winner Chosen

The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) is pleased to announce the winner and runners up of the children’s Library Card Design Contest.

The winning design, was created by Holy Cross 5th grade student Chiara Rojas, age 10.

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Community News Mushrooms–Keys to the Kingdom: Fungi Exhibit Explores their Role in our Ecosystem Santa Cruz Public Libraries Card Design Contest Winner Chosen Scotts Valley, SLV Meal and Food Programs: January 2020 Banff Centre Mt. Film Festival World Tour Protections for Mobile Home Residents Public Input Sought About 2045 RTP • ‘Tis the Season to Worry About Tick-Borne Diseases Protecting Teens From Human Trafficking: Free Forum In Honor of January National Human Trafficking Awareness Month Lighthouse Windows donates over $30K in Windows to Habitat for Humanity Women’s Adventure Film Tour Passwords You Should Never Use: NordPass Gives Advice on Password Hygiene For the New Year

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California News California Laws: 2020 Updated Winter Travel Tips from Caltrans

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In Memoriam Harry L. Jenkins: November 30, 1927 ~ October 8, 2019, By Dawn Wells

Letter to the Editor 11 Scotts Valley EPA Superfund Site

Local Sports 12 Valley High Schools Scoreboard

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

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Featured Columnists What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome?, By John Wilkins Looking to Renew Recycling Access, By Bruce McPherson Bare Root Season Has Begun, By Tony Tomeo

SCCAS Featured Pet • Page 23 – Beautiful Rabbit Ready For A Home

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Mushrooms: Keys to the Kingdom

Fungi Exhibit Explores their Role in our Ecosystem SANTA CRUZ — Mushrooms: Keys to the Kingdom Fungi , an exhibit that explores the lives and environmental roles of fungi, will be at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History from January 11 to March 1, 2020. The traveling exhibition focuses on the ecology of mushroomproducing fungi and teaches their beauty, diversity and critical importance to the environment.

This exhibition is in partnership with the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz, hosting their annual Fungus Fair January 10-12, and the Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History at UC Santa Cruz.

The exhibit runs through March 1 at the Museum and offers a number of lectures and guided hikes with local mycologists, including Christian Schwarz, co-author of the book, Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast . An opening reception for Museum Members will be held on January 10, 6-8 p.m.

“Santa Cruz is a mecca for the mycologically-inclined and we are thrilled to partner with so many local experts during the course of this exhibition,” said Public Programs Manager Marisa Gomez. “We look forward to providing a variety of experiences for our community, both out in nature and within our galleries, including mushroom hunts, presentations about citizen science, and interactive exhibit features for all ages.”

Mushrooms features 30 photographs of mushrooms in the wild taken by Northern California plants people and naturalists, John Whittlesey and Jennifer Jewell.

Through large, detailed photographs, 3D models and hands-on demonstrations, this exhibit introduces viewers to a wide range of mushroom-producing fungi and their valuable roles in the environment.

Exhibit events: • Members-Only Opening Reception | January 10, 6-8 p.m.

• Guided Hike: Exploring the Mushrooms of the Santa Cruz Mountains with Christian Schwarz | January 20, 9 a.m. to noon • First Friday: Fungus Federation Pop-Up | February 7, 5-7 p.m.

• Naturalist Night Lecture: Mushrooms and Community Science – Where to Next? with Christian Schwarz | February 20, 7-8:30 p.m.

• Guided Hike: Fungus Foray with Justin Pierce and Dan Tischler | February 29, 10 a.m. to noon

Photo Credit: John Whittlesey.

The Amanita genus includes some of the most toxic and some of the most sought after edible species in the mushroom world. Here an amanita sp. displays its signature draping veil as it matures.

Exhibition Support: Mushrooms: Keys to the Kingdom Fungi is a traveling exhibition from Exhibit Envoy developed

by Jennifer Jewell and John Whittlesey.

About Exhibit Envoy: Exhibit Envoy provides traveling exhibitions and professional services to museums throughout California. Our mission is to build new perspectives among Californians, create innovative exhibitions and solutions, and advance institutions in service to their communities.

The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people with nature and science to inspire stewardship of the natural world. Founded on the collection of naturalist Laura Hecox, it is the oldest public museum in Santa Cruz dating back to 1905 and celebrating its 115th year serving Santa Cruz in 2020.

The Museum features educational hands-on exhibits for children, families and adults who are curious about the world they live in and the natural histor y of our scenic location on California’s Central Coast.

Many know the Museum by the lifesize gray whale statue that rests near its entrance, a popular climbing location for locals and tourists alike. Learn more the Museum and plan your visit at santacruzmuseum.org or on Facebook at facebook. com/SantaCruzMuseumOfNatural History/. n ••• For more info, please visit www.exhibitenvoy. org .

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Santa Cruz Public Libraries Card Design Contest Winner Chosen T he Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) is pleased to announce the winner and runners up of the children’s Library Card Design Contest.

The winning design, titled “Dive Into a Book”, was created by Holy Cross Elementary 5th grade student Chiara Rojas, age 10.

C h i a r a ’ s design will be available as an SCPL library card beginning in mid-January.

Seven runners-up were also chosen by a panel of judges, and those designs will be available as bookmarks in mid-January as well.

Runners-up Include • Kendra Zuniga, Live Oak Elementary, age 9, — “Santa Cruz to Me” • Lucia Hundall-Saez, Mountain Elementary, age 11, — “A PPPrfect Book” • Jessica Dunn, Baymonte Elementary, age 10, — “Happy Library” • Dayton Dvorak, Orchard School, age 9, — “Santa Cruz Ocean” • Natalie Salerno, New Brighton Middle School, age 11, — “The Magic of Reading” • Maya Huet, Gault Elementary, age 9, — “Read” • Nico Shulman, Santa Cruz Gardens, age 11 — “Reeeee!”

Chiara Rojas, age 10, 5th grade at Holy Cross Elementary

Winners were selected over the course of 3 weeks by 3 separate panels of judges.

The library’s Teen Advisory Group first evaluated over 400 entries. They chose 20 for further evaluation. Forty additional entries received after the deadline were included in the second round of evaluations due to power outages and school closures during the last week of October.

These were evaluated by SCPL’s K12 Outreach Team, who chose the final 10 entries.

Those 10 entries were evaluated by our final panel of three judges: Audrey Sirota, Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator from COE; Eric Howard, SCPL Assistant Director; and Molly, a young library patron.

This panel chose the final winner.

All the judging was blind — judges did not see any identifying information.

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COVER STORY “Alliance” from page 1 Managed annually by DHCS, HEDIS(r) was created by the National Committee for Quality Assurance and includes measures across six domains of care — Effectiveness of Care, Access/Availability of Care, Experience of Care, Utilization and Risk Adjusted Utilization, Health Plan Descriptive Information, and Measures Collected Using Electronic Clinical Data Systems - and reports on the prior year’s medical care delivery performance.

“As all health plans statewide are working towards improving their HEDIS(r) performance each year, coming in at the top is quite an achievement,” said Dale Bishop, MD, Chief Medical Officer at the Alliance. “We are proud to receive this award; it is a tribute to the hard work and team effort across the entire organization and represents the quality of care that our Alliance providers deliver to our members.”

Across 53 California Medi-Cal health plan regions, three distinct awards are given each year per population size of the health plan (small, medium or large). The Alliance received the top award in the state for medium-sized health plans. The Alliance

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also surpassed its own performance from last year, when it was awarded “Overall Most Improved.”

“The Alliance is committed to providing quality health care to our members who depend on us to improve and support their overall health”, said Stephanie Sonnenshine, the Alliance’s CEO. “This award serves as even more encouragement to improve upon our performance.”

••• entral California Alliance for Health was established in 1996 and serves over 333,000 members in Santa Cruz, Monterey and Merced counties. Using the state’s County Organized Health System model, the Alliance delivers innovative communitybased health care services with the goal to improve medical outcomes and cost savings.

The award-winning plan employs nearly 600 staff members in the three counties and manages a budget of $1.1 billion. The Alliance prides itself on its close partnership with contracted providers to promote prevention, early detection and effective treatment, and overall to improve access to quality health care for its members. n ••• http://www.ccah-alliance.org/pdfs/Alliance_Fact_Sheet.pdf

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Scotts Valley, SLV Meal and Food Programs: January 2020 Tuesdays through Saturdays (also 4th Mondays). Valley Churches United, Food Pantry and Food Distribution programs.

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

1st and 3rd Fridays 9-11 are for seniors only. USDA Distribution Dec. 23. For SLV, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon residents.

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

CLOSED JAN. 1.

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

Wednesdays, 12-2. San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Dr, Scotts Valley (next to the fire station), 438-3633.

CLOSED JAN. 1.

Thursdays 10:30-1:30 (doors open 9:00-3:00). “Thursday Lunch.” St. John’s Catholic Church, down from Rite-Aid, Highway 9 and Russell, Felton. 335-4657.

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

Food Distribution.

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

Fridays, 5-5:30 p.m. GateWay Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, Scotts

Valley, CA 95066. 438-0646. “Fridays at Five” Food Distribution. CLOSED JAN. 3.

Sunday, Jan. 12, 12:15-2:00. Redwood Christian Center, 6869 Highway 9, Felton (at Fall Creek Dr., near San Lorenzo Valley High School). 335-5307. Lunch.

Sunday, Jan. 26, 2:00. SS Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 9980 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, north of town, 336-2228. Dinner.

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

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

Meals delivered if eligible, 464-3180.

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

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

Submit Changes/Additions to slvsvmeals @gmail.com

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CALIFORNIA NEWS

California Laws: 2020 Updated H T T ere is a list of the new state laws that will take effect on January 1, 2020.

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SB 3: Minimum wage he minimum wage in California goes up to $12 an hour for workers at companies with 25 or fewer employees and to $13 an hour for workers at larger companies.

AB 5: Independent workers rimarily affecting gig (freelance) workers, this law may also apply to many more contract or independent workers in California.

Under this law, workers would be considered employees and not independent contractors if the employer controls the work, directs them in the course of their work, or if the worker’s job is part of a company’s core business.

SB 188: Hairstyles his law bans workplace and school discrimination based on a person’s natural hairstyle or hair texture, such as braids, twists and locks.

SB 1343: Sexual harassment his law requires businesses with at least five employees to provide sexual harassment training to its employees within six months of being hired and every two years after that.

SB 83: Paid family leave enefits under Paid Family Leave will increase from six weeks to eight weeks starting on July 1, 2020.

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AB 1482: Rent control ommunities with no rent control laws will now be covered by statewide rent control protections. This law limits rent increases to 5% each year plus inflation, but never above 10% total.

Housing built 15 years prior, i.e., 2005, is excluded. This limit is a rolling number so the date housing is excluded will change every year.

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AB 652: Religious displays his law prohibits landlords and homeowner associations from banning the display of religious items, such as menorahs or crosses, on entry doors or doorframes. The items cannot be larger than 26 inches by 12 inches.

SB 222: Housing discrimination his law expands existing law to protect veterans and military personnel against housing discrimination

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AB 375: Online privacy he California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives Internet users more control over their data. Among other things, the law gives users the right to know what data is collected, the right to reject the sale of your information, and the right to delete your data.

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SB 30: Domestic partners eterosexual couples will be able to register as domestic partners in lieu of getting married. Currently, only heterosexual couples age 62 or older are allowed to register as domestic partners because of Social Security benefits. SB 30 could help couples with combined higher incomes avoid the federal marriage tax penalty.

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SB 167: Public safety power shutoffs tilities such as PG&E are required to devise plans on reducing the negative impact of planned power shutoffs to first responders and people with disabilities.

AB 247: Tree trimming ives the California Public Utilities Commission more oversight over tree trimming efforts by utilities by requiring power companies to submit timely reports on their brush and tree trimming work.

SB 209: Wildfire warning center stablishes a wildfire-warning center to broaden the state’s ability to predict and prepare for wildfire. The center would rely on a statewide network of automated weather stations and fire detection cameras. n

SB 104: Healthcare for undocumented immigrants he law expands the Medicaid program to include low-income adults age 25 or younger regardless of their immigration status.

AB 2119: Transgender youth ransgender youth in the foster care system will have access to genderaffirming medical services, mental health counseling, hormone therapy and surgery.

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SB 439: Juvenile hall inors under age 12 who commit non-violent crimes would be released to their parent or legal guardian instead of being sent to juvenile hall.

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SB 1249: Animal testing rohibits the sale of cosmetic products with ingredients that were tested on animals after January 1, 2020. The law does not affect products sold globally where animal testing is required by law.

AB 1762: Dog areas he California Department of Parks and Recreation is required to establish a comprehensive list of state parks by July 1, 2020 that allow dogs, including the specific areas that allow dogs and the total miles of trails that are open to dogs.

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SB 419: School suspensions his new law bans schools from suspending 4th to 8th grade students for disrupting school activities or defying teachers and administrators. Students in grades K-3 already have this protection.

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SB 970: Human trafficking perators of motels and hotels in California are required to provide training to their staff in identifying victims of human trafficking.

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Winter Travel Tips from Caltrans

SACRAMENTO — The winter season is upon us, and the snowy and rainy conditions can make for challenging travel as family, friends, food and festive occasions pull Californians all over the state.

“As winter settles in, Californians will start to see a whole new set of extreme conditions,” said Caltrans’ Director Toks Omishakin. “Please take care out there on the roads, don’t crowd the plows, have patience, give yourself more travel time, and know that we’re hard at work to clear whatever may be standing in your way.”

Below are some recommended actions you can take to reduce the risks to you and your loved ones on the highways. Drivers must use their best judgment in all types of weather.

Know Before You Go efore traveling, Caltrans recommends checking weather and road conditions.

Caltrans QuickMap is an online resource with real-time traffic flow information, chain control alerts, and closure information.

It is available at http://quickmap.dot. ca.gov/ or you can download it as an app for your phone from Google and Apple.

Motorists can also call 511 or the Caltrans Highway Information Network at 1-800-427ROAD (7623) for travel information.

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“SCPL” from page 4 All the finalists were from different schools, which says a lot about the art programs at Santa Cruz County Schools and the talented students in our county.

All the entries were wonderful and they could not narrow it down to only 5 runners-up, so after much deliberation 7 designs were chosen to be made into bookmarks.

According to Heather Norquist, the library system’s East Region Manager and K12 Outreach Team Lead, the library’s goal is to make sure that every first grader in the county gets a library card.

“The contest was a really fun way to raise awareness about all the programs we do in support of children’s literacy and education,” Norquist said. “Reaching our goal requires a high level of awareness and working closely with schools. This contest is just one step in that direction.”

SCPL sincerely wishes to congratulate all the winners. We also thank all

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Winter Driving Tips Be patient.

Give yourself extra time to travel, conditions can add travel time.

Reduce your speed to match driving conditions and allow more time to reach your destination. Know that bridges and ramps may be more slippery than the roadway.

Keep your electric vehicle batteries charged and your fuel tank full. Bad weather may cause long delays or closures.

Turn on your headlights to see and be seen. Be observant and maintain a safe distance behind snow removal equipment. Do not crowd the plow. Do not pass snow plows unless directed to do so by law enforcement or emergency public service personnel.

If a traffic signal is out, treat as a stop sign, come to a complete stop, look both ways, and proceed with caution.

When driving in fog, reduce your speed and use fog lights — makes and models vary. Stay to the right along the white edge line and never stop in the road. If visibility is not adequate, pull off of the roadway when safe to do so.

Do not drive through flooded areas.

Safely turn around and find another route.

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the teachers and school librarians who encouraged their students to enter the contest, as well as all the children who took the time to create wonderful art in support of reading.

SCPL invites the entire community to a celebration party for the winners from 3-5 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the Downtown Branch Library, 224 Church St. Refreshments will be provided.

The Santa Cruz Public Libraries delivers information, education, enrichment and inspiration through a network of 10 neighborhood library branches, a web-based digital library, a Bookmobile and community-based programs. Branch locations include Aptos, Boulder Creek, Branciforte, Capitola, Downtown Santa Cruz, Felton, Garfield Park, La Selva Beach, Live Oak and Scotts Valley. n ••• Learn more about SCPL at SantaCruzPL. org or via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube.

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Banff Centre Mt. Film Festival World Tour

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February 20 - 23 at the Rio Theatre

et off the beaten path and explore the edge of believable with exhilarating stories from the 44thBanff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, coming to the Rio Theatre February 20 – 23 at 7 pm (4 Shows/2 Programs).

Stand on the highest peaks, paddle through the coldest waters, and be a part of the gripping adventures waiting for you in this year’s Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour.

Be moved. Be inspired. Don’t miss out.

Reserve your tickets today.

This stop on the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is hosted by UC Santa Cruz Recreation Department. Tickets on sale now at brownpapertickets.com or in person at the Bicycle Trip (1001 Soquel Ave. SC) cash only please. n ••• For more info, visit recreation.ucsc.edu.

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IN MEMORIAM

Harry L. Jenkins November 30, 1927 ~ October 8, 2019

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By Dawn Wells

arry Jenkins loved life. He brought joy and love to his family, friends and everyone he came in contact with. This was his mission. His laughter and joy shined brightly through his eyes.

Harry’s excitement and enthusiasm for life was contagious. His faith in God was always at the center of his life.

Harry was an eternal optimist. He never saw anything in life as a problem, only a fun challenge in which he could find a solution. He loved to wheel and deal — always buying or selling something just for the fun of it and of course to make a buck or two, if he could! Harry made life fun, no matter what.

He never complained, not even with 3 bouts of cancer. When life got tough, you could find Harry playing one of the two songs he knew on his harmonica. Always with that smile and twinkle in his eyes.

Harry loved cars and boats and anything that he could drive fast. He loved being on the water, whether he was water skiing, boating or riding his jet ski, which he rode until he was 85. He loved to dance and he and Anna always took the first dance at the wonderful spa parties!

He loved games and cheated horribly at Monopoly and of course always won!

He could always be heard saying “hey Buddy, you got a minute” where he would proceed to tell you a story or a joke, often times laughing until tears were running down his face. His childhood and

Young Harry

life stories will be remembered by all. Who remembers his beloved childhood dog, Terry the Terrier, or the days he delivered ice or won a Cadillac for top Sales with American Health Studios.

Harry believed we could all be whatever we wanted to be, we just needed to do what we loved, set goals and work hard, never taking our eye off the goal. He loved vision boards and helping people make their dreams and goals come true. Harry was the man who woke up every morning with a smile on his face, throwing open the curtains while whistling a tune and then saying, it’s going to be a beautiful day no matter the weather.

Harry was born in Zepher Hills, Florida in 1927 to Mary Veatch and Harrison Jenkins. Harry and his Parents moved to California when he was a youngster. His Mom would tie trout flies during the year and each summer they would head for the Sierras where she would sell them to the local fly fishermen.

As summer wrapped up, they would decide where they would move for the next school year.

In 1943, they pulled into Santa Cruz with everything they owned stuffed into the trunk of their 1935 Ford. It was love at first sight for Harry. He knew Santa Cruz was where he wanted to stay. It was during this time that Harry met Jack LaLanne. It was told that Jack had been invited to the Civic auditorium for gym class for the high school.

Harry knew instantly that he wanted to be like Jack and there his lifetime career in the gym business began. Harry graduated from Santa Cruz High in 1946.

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speed limit of 25 or 30 miles per hour, posted at various locations.

“Travel Tips” from page 7 • If you start sliding on snow or ice, slowly take your foot off the gas pedal and steer in the direction you wish to travel. Do not lock your brakes — pump the brakes if needed or apply steady pressure if your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes.

• Don’t use cruise control.

• Avoid in-car distractions while driving.

• If you are stalled, activate your hazard signals and stay with your vehicle. Conserve fuel by periodically turning your engine on and off while maintaining warmth, but be aware of possible exhaust and carbon monoxide issues.

• If you approach an emergency, maintenance, or any other public service vehicle stopped on the side of the road with flashing lights, move over if safe to do so, or slow down.

• Winterize your vehicle. Make sure your brakes, windshield wipers, heater/ defroster, and exhaust system are in good working order. Make sure fluids are topped-off, especially windshield washer fluid.

• Make sure your tires are properly inflated and always carry tire chains,

“Jenkins” from page 10 Harry met his wife, Anna, at a small fitness gym in San Jose, California.

Together they had a dream and vision which became reality. That dream was to own health clubs and help people discover how fitness could create a higher quality of life. They had an opportunity at owning their first health club in Southern California in a small town called La Mirada.

There they founded Adam and Eve Health Clubs. They provided a place where members loved to come and work out and share friendships with other members and staff. Their success was built on offering the highest quality of service, a variety of facilities and most importantly, an atmo-

even if you think your all-wheel drive car is capable.

• Pack an emergency kit in your vehicle with the following items: flashlight, blankets, extra clothing, water, snacks, towel, gloves, ice scraper, shovel, broom, sand, and carry a spare key on your person in case you lock yourself out of your vehicle.

Chain Control Information ll vehicles, including those with fourwheel drive or snow tires, should carry chains when traveling in snowy weather.

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Highway signs and QuickMap (http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov) will indicate when chains are required, and drivers must stop and install chains.

Motorists should pull off the roadway completely to install them.

If you need help, chain installers may be available to assist for a fee.

Please note, chain installers are not Caltrans employees. They are independent business people who are licensed to install chains.

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sphere full of happiness and laughter. They realized member’s love being recognized by friendly staff when they came to work out.

In 1969 Harry and Anna sold their clubs to come back to Santa Cruz, the place that captured his heart so many years before. They founded Spa Fitness Centers in 1973, building their first spa on 41st Avenue where Safeway is now located. Two years later they opened another Spa location on Bay Avenue.

After 12 years of growth they purchased the property at 1100 41st Avenue and built a 25,000 square foot multi service health facility. This location opened its doors in 1985. In 1987, they took over the former Green valley Ath-

letic Club in Watsonville. In 1992, Harry and Anna decided to seize the opportunity to expand their 41st Avenue location. They took over a 9,000 square foot building in the Begonia Plaza and developed it into a women’s fitness facility and free weight facility.

Harry and Anna continued to work until 2011. They sold their business to In-Shape Health Clubs.

He loved each and every day he worked, not even wanting to retire!

Harry is survived by his wife, Anna, and six beautiful daughters: Carol DeLange (John), Geri Bridston (Jon), Laurie Jenkins, Jennifer Jenkins (Sammy), Stephanie Jenkins, Toni Jones

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Harry Jenkins with his wife, Anna

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• R-2: Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except fourwheel/all-wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels.

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• R-3: Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles, no exceptions. NOTE: R-1 and R-2 are the most common chain controls. The highway will usually be closed before an R-3 control is imposed) Please be safe out there California. n ••• For more information on winter driving, chain controls, and additional resources, visit Caltrans Winter Driving Tips (https://dot.ca.gov/ travel/winter-driving-tips).

Harry with Jack LaLanne (left)

(Bob). He is also survived by nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and one more on the way. The grandchildren are: Joy, Matt and James DeLange; Rachael, Josh, and Noel Bridston; Dillon Jenkins; and Austin and Gunner Casey.

His family would like to express deep gratitude to Carl Towly, Harry’s business partner for the years of joy, happiness and adventures they shared together. Carl was truly like a Son to Harry.

They also would like to thank Clint Galange, family caregivers, Hospice, Twin Lakes Church, Spa Fitness Centers and long-term employees “Spa Family” and Dawn Wells, a great friend and personal assistant. n ••• There will be a memorial celebration held at Twin Lakes Church, Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at 2 p.m. The public is invited.

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Protections for Mobile Home Residents O n Dec. 10, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance protecting mobile and manufactured home residents while preserving affordable housing stock.

The new ordinance is consistent with State law, and requires park owners to justify park closures. This includes disclosing future plans for the property, to ensure that they are consistent with local low-income housing preservation policies.

“Santa Cruz County is an incredibly expensive place to live, and our mobile and manufactured homes are invaluable in offering affordable housing to some of our most vulnerable residents,” Supervisor John Leopold said. “It is incumbent upon us to do all we can to protect and preserve these homes so that people aren’t displaced from our community.”

One recent study found widespread circumvention of State law when it comes to mobile home park conversions, due to owners closing parks prior to submission of plans for future uses of the property.

Between 1998 and 2019, 565 parks were con- to mitigate the impact of park closure. The verted throughout California, resulting in ordinance was reviewed by the Mobile and the loss of 17,149 housing units, according Manufactured Home Commission prior to approval by the Board of Supervisors. to the study.

Numerous residents and members The new ordinance would require park owners to seek approval and demon- of the Mobile and Manufactured Home strate legitimate reasons for closure. If the Commission attended the Board hearing to support the ordinance. closure is approved, the ordinance further Santa Margarita Basin – SMGWA https://smgwa.org/background/santa-margarita-basin/ It is expected to go into effect in early protects residents by allowing the County to attach reasonable conditions designed 2020. n

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Scotts Valley EPA Superfund Site n Scotts Valley, an 84-unit residential development is being proposed on property, which is classified as an EPA Superfund site. The soil at the Aviza/ Watkins-Johnson property contains trichloroethylene (TCE) and trichloroethane (TCA), benzene, arsenic and other contaminants.

The full extent of the contamination has not been determined so far by the EPA. The main issues are toxins entering the water and air.

A protective cap of asphalt and cement is presently in place to prevent rainwater from driving the contaminants through the soil and into the Santa Marguerita aquifer, which is the main source of drinking water in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley.

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The site also abuts the county area of Lockhart Gulch where people use well water. This cap would need to be removed for a housing development on the site, The toxins in the soil would need to be cleaned to EPA standards before construction could begin. The City Planning Commission and City Council could require the developer to physically remove all of the toxic soil from the site before construction could begin, or they could accept the developer’s proposal to aerate the soil above ground, which would release toxic substances into the air surrounding the site. The surrounding area includes Skypark, the Senior Center, the Skatepark, the Library, and Montevalle Mobile Home Park.

For more technical info, please see: 1 of 4 http://scottsvalley.org/350/440-KingsVillage-Road-Aviza; and for water, https://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/ profile_report?global_id=SLT3S5581367​.

There are additional safety concerns about the 900 vehicle trips every day (per the EIR) that the new development would add to the intersection of Bluebonnet Ln. and Kings Village Rd. The developer (440 Kings Village, LLC) owns and could use Kings Village Rd. (North) as the primary entrance/exit to/from the property, and the city owns the right of way to two roads that could

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Public safety requires more than one access11/26/19, 12:37 PM road to and from the property. The City Council is not in favor of an additional road into the development.

The City Planning Commission has recommended the rezoning proposal to the City Council, and the Council will vote on approval in late December or January.

Concerned citizens may wish to write to Council members in the meantime.

City Council meetings are held at Scotts Valley City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive, and include periods of open public comment. n — David Jones, Scotts Valley

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Valley High Schools Scoreboard Dec 11 vs Ceiba College Prep W 1-0 Dec 13 vs Pacific Collegiate T 0-0 Dec 17 vs Anzar W(F) 1-0 Dec 19 vs at Palma L 1-2

Soccer Scotts Valley Girls Record: 1-2-2 Coach: Al Vandiver Tue Dec 3 at Los Gatos L 0-6 Thu Dec 5 at Presentation (San Jose) L 3-7 4th Annual Firebird Classic Dec 7 vs Prospect (Saratoga) T 0-0 Dec 14 vs Burlingame (Unreported) Dec 21 vs Los Altos W 4-2 Tue Dec 10 at Watsonville T 0-0 Thu Dec 12 at Saratoga 6:00PM

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Dec 2 at Del Mar (San Jose) L 0-3 Dec 4 at Kings Academy (Sunnyvale) T 1-1

Dec 3 vs Monterey W 57-32 Dec 5 at Willow Glen (San Jose) L 40-43 Dec 7 vs North Salinas L 49-81

Homestead Christmas Cup XXVI Dec 7 vs Piedmont Hills (San Jose) L 1-5 Dec 12 vs Willow Glen (San Jose) T 1-1 Dec 14 vs KIPP Collegiate (SJ) W 6-1

Dec 10 vs Salinas L 42-59 Dec 12 at Monte Vista Christian L 43-51 Dec 20 at St. Francis S.C.P. W 41-26 MVC Don & Martha Price Christmas Classic Dec 26 vs Pajaro Valley W 47-13 Dec 27 vs Hillsdale (San Mateo) L 45-54 Dec 28 vs Kings Academy (Sunnyvale) L 33-41 “Scoreboard” page 18

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Public Input Sought About 2045 RTP T he Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is currently seeking public input to help define the Goals, Targets & Policies for the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), a long-range transportation plan that serves as a guide for future transportation improvement projects by assessing the transportation challenges we face now and those we will face in the future.

The RTC would like public input to

help define the goals, targets and policies for the 2045 RTP. Members of the public can provide input to help inform the plan by taking a short survey and by reviewing the Draft Goals, Targets & Policies and providing input on the document.

Answers from the survey, along with comments on the draft document, will help the RTC update the Draft Goals, Targets & Policies and define priority projects.

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The deadline to provide public input is Jan. 3 at 5 p.m. n

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‘Tis the Season to Worry About Tick-Borne Diseases SANTA CRUZ — Officials at Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Vector Control (SCCMVC) remind residents that winter is the season for the western black-legged tick (Ixodes pacificus). This tick is the primary vector of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses in Santa Cruz County.

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

Results from the county’s 2018/2019 tick-borne disease surveillance program indicate that approximately 2% of adult Western black-legged ticks tested are infected with the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease. This is consistent with previous years’ data from Santa Cruz County.

In 2019, there have been 12 reported cases of Lyme disease in Santa Cruz County so far. The annual average is also twelve.

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

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

• Shower and thoroughly check your entire body for ticks after time outdoors. Parents should examine their children, especially on the scalp and hairline.

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

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

• Launder clothes (and dry on high heat) soon after activity in tick habitat.

Removing a tick shortly after it attaches (less than 24 hours) can prevent transmission of Lyme diseases and other tick-borne diseases.

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

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

Consult your healthcare provider “Bullseye” rash of a patient infected with Lyme disease. if you have been bitten by a tick or Note that this rash does not always occur when someone is were in an area where ticks occur and infected—it is important to look out for flu-like symptoms and are concerned about Lyme disease.

Painful redness that occurs less than check yourself for ticks.

24 hours after a tick bite and does not expand is likely a local allergic reaction to the tick bite.

Early Lyme disease can include flulike symptoms and often an expanding, painless rash. Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics and most patients recover without complications, particularly when the disease is diagnosed early.

If left untreated, Lyme disease can progress to arthritis and in some cases serious nervous system problems. n ••• Visit the Santa Cruz County Mosquito & Vector Control offices for more information on ticks and tick-borne diseases, or the California Department of Public Health at www.cdph. ca.gov.

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Protecting Teens From Human Trafficking

Free Forum In Honor of January National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

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elling, trafficking, torturing and terrorizing human beings for money is what human traffickers do every day around the world.

California is home to three of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 13 highest child sex trafficking areas in the nation. They are San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego.

The State also has the highest reported cases of human trafficking in the nation—almost double that of any other state.

Locally, a Needs Catie Hart Assessment conducted by three Central Coast Child Welfare Agencies (Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey) identified 91 children and minor teens who were sex trafficked from 2015-to-2016, and found that another 600 more were at risk. Based on interviews with survivors, investigators found that traffickers have a common circuit.

“They move their victims from cityto-city to avoid law enforcement, and to make it more challenging for a victim to find a safe or easy way to leave,” said Carmel Jud, founder and executive director of Rising International, an organization that provides a platform of training and coaching to economically-vulnerable individuals, primarily women surviving extreme poverty, gender-based violence, homelessness and human trafficking.

While victims may be trafficked in major cities, they are recruited everywhere and areas with high levels of drug addiction, poverty and homelessness are even more at risk, according to Catie Hart, a human trafficking survivor who will be the keynote speaker at the #End Human Trafficking forum set for January 18 at Twin Lakes Church, 2701Cabrillo College Drive, at 11:30 a.m. The forum is free and open to the public. January is National Human Trafficking Awareness month.

“But Pimps target areas where people are vulnerable, which can happen from

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bullying, divorce, etc.,” Hart added. “Vulnerability is a part of the human existence, and traffickers exploit that.”

Co-sponsored by the Santa Cruz Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) and Soroptimist International of Capitola-by-the-Sea (SICapitola), it will also feature experts from the Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s office, and other organizations dedicated to ending human trafficking.

Supporters of the event from both Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties include: • Coalition to End Human Trafficking in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties • Rising International • Dress a Girl Around the World • Santa Cruz County Office of Education • Santa Cruz County Office of the District Attorney • Rape Crisis Center of Monterey County “The forum is designed to educate parents, grandparents, PTA members and others who work with teens,” said Kit Hein, AAUW president. “It will be a reality-based program that will give everyone tools to recognize how traffickers target and groom their victims.”

Hart was trafficked for seven years by a man she was conned to believe was her boyfriend when she was just 18 and had recently moved from Colorado to San Francisco. But his plan, from the beginning, was to abuse and exploit her. It began when he accused her of using him and since he had been taking care of her, he said it was time she repaid him. He said if she loved him, she would be happy to get a job at a strip club in the Bay area.

From there, her mistreatment and trafficking escalated. He began torturing her by depriving her of sleep and threatening to kill her if she tried to escape. She feared for her life every day and would hide out and sleep in a closet in an attempt to get her brain back.

Eventually, a 50-year-old woman who was nanny to the trafficker’s three children from a marriage in which he also trafficked his then wife, recognized the symptoms and helped her escape.

Since then, she has spent many years in therapy, has suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other side effects.

In spite of that, she went back to school, graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, and has since dedicated her life to helping trafficked survivors.

Over the years she has been a consultant to 40 child-welfare agencies across the state, developed an Online Trauma Bonding Course for University of California, Davis and an anti-trafficking Curriculum for the California Department of Social Services. In addition, she is currently working with two-dozen foster youth who have either been identified or are high-risk teens. She is also training survivors to be software professionals at AnnieCannons, a non-profit designed to train trafficking victims in software development.

For several years, Hart worked with the San Francisco Police Department’s Special Victims Unit where she was assigned to monitor phone calls between incarcerated traffickers and the victims they continued to control, even from jail.

In the conversations, the traffickers all sounded alike and were consistent in how they manipulated and tricked their victims to keep them under control, which is common in sex trafficking and is a type of psychological brainwashing.

She believes that law enforcement can and must develop a psychological profile of traffickers—as they have done with serial killers—if there is ever going to be any success in ending the exploitation.

At the forum, she hopes to communicate to parents and teachers the importance of letting their children know it is safe to talk about what may be happening to them, and to stop blaming victims when they begin their recovery and to understand how manipulation and trickery work to destroy the victim’s ability to resist and escape their captors.

“I think I would like to help people see this as a human issue and get rid of the stigma of it for the victims,” she said. n

“The forum is designed to educate parents, grandparents, PTA members and others who work with teens.”

— Kit Hein, AAUW president

COMMUNITY NEWS

Lighthouse Windows donates over $30K in Windows to Habitat for Humanity L ast month Lighthouse Windows of Santa Cruz donated over $30,000 in new windows to Habitat for Humanity. The company also donated their recycled old wood windows to Roaring Camp Railroads for them to use on their property.

Established in 1992, Lighthouse Windows has been serving the Santa Cruz County for over 25 years.

Back when door to door sales was the best way to reach homeowners, owner Guy Mitchell and some of his surfing buddies help build this business literally one step at a time. We would like to say Thank you to everyone who opened their doors to us, trusting us to improve their homes.

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Women’s Adventure Film Tour January 25 at the Rio Theatre

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he WOMEN’S ADVENTURE FILM TOUR, is back in North America for its 2nd season!

This short film festival is a celebration of the inspiring women around us who are doing extraordinary things in the name of adventure. This year’s lineup features an all-star cast of global athletes, business women, mothers and storytellers, including cliff diver Rhiannan Iffland, climber/yoga instructor Kira Brazinski, long distance hiker Jennifer Pharr-Davis, and many more including women in snow sports, mountaineering and mountain biking.

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The WOMEN’S ADVENTURE FILM TOUR will be an official part of International Women’s Day in March 2020 although the local screening will be on January 25 at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz. The 2019 / 2020 tour is benefitting Naretoi — A non-profit supporting girl’s education, women’s empowerment, local economic efforts and cultural exchange in Maasailand, Kenya. For more information visit naretoikenya.org For more information visit www. riotheatre.com/events-2/2020/1/25/ womens-adventure-film-tour Tickets available at www.brownpaper tickets.com/event/4429515 Sponsored by BMC — Switzerland, Apex Adventures, Santa Cruz Waves and Adventure Sports Journal. n •••

List of films A GRAND JOURNEY (Climbing / Adversity) USA- 15 minutes orn and raised in Jackson, WY Kira Brazinski has found a great love for the outdoors. Her lifestyle involves hiking, skiing, biking and pursuing her career as a yoga instructor.

Kira was born with a rare birth defect resulting in missing most of her left leg.

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Climbing the iconic Grand Teton has been a childhood dream of Kira’s. In A Grand Journey short documentary film we get an intimate look into Kira’s unique but incredibly relatable journey as she attempts to take on a goal she herself may not believe is possible.

MI MAMA (Running / Life) USA- 5 minutes i Mamá” follows Nadia Mercado and her mother, Clariza Valdez, as they go back to Arches National Park in Moab to experience the natural space together.

The film unveils how Nadia fell in love with the outdoors at a young age, and how her mother’s spirit lives within her.

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RAINBOW DIVE (Cliff Diving) Australia- 26 minutes ow do you continue to push yourself when you’ve already conquered the world?

Having won all there is to win in the world of cliff diving, including three Red Bull World Cliff Diving World Series, Rhiannan Ifflandis now at a crossroads: was it worth all the sacrifices she made along the way?

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Was it worth being away from her family, friends, and missing out on big chunks of her youth?

WHEN I LOOK BACK (Mountain Biking) USA- 3 minutes hen I Look Back follows four women mountain bikers ripping around Moab, Utah. But this is not your typical adrenaline-fueled adventure film.

Both lighthearted and contemplative, it’s a glimpse into a tight-knit group of friends doing what they love and picking each other up when they fall down.

Looking back on their lives, this is what they will remember.

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THE LINE BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL (Skiing / Expedition) USA- 14 minutes aptain of The North Face Athlete Team, with a career spanning two decades that includes dozens of first descents through more than 40 expeditions to 16 different countries, Hilaree Nelson is the most prolific ski mountaineer of her generation.

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What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome?

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re you suffering from chronic illness or a debilitating autoimmune disease of some kind that’s keeping you from enjoying life to the fullest? Recent medical research has revealed that many chronic health problems, especially autoimmune diseases, are caused by a “leaky gut” so it’s imperative to understand what it is and what to do to heal it.

Simple concept: “Don’t keep pouring water into a leaky bucket.”

The bucket (your stomach) becomes leaky when poor diet and lifestyle choices create an environment in your gut that promotes the growth of harmful bacteria that hinder proper digestion and increase intestinal hyperpermeability. That could happen when tight junctions in the gut, which control what passes through the lining of the small intestine, don’t work properly and toxic substances are allowed to leak into the bloodstream.

These substances, pieces of undigested food and large chain protein molecules are then seen as “foreign invaders” by the immune system and are attacked by your white blood cells.

This creates inflammation that may lead to autoimmune diseases. The good news is, this process can be reversed by replacing the bad-harmful bacteria with healthful-good bacteria.

(A few years ago I contracted a crippling autoimmune disease called Polymyalgia Rheumatica or PMR and I was motivated to heal it. Based on my research I started with healing my gut. First, I did tests to determine what my gut bacteria looked like … it turned out I had the kind of rogue bacteria that liked fried foods and alcohol.

Obviously, if I wanted to be healthy, I needed to make some changes ... which I did. In only 56 days I healed my gut and subsequently was healed of all my diseases and off all prescription medication!)

Here is the basic protocol to heal a leaky gut: The easiest way to jumpstart the healing process is to take a good

By John Wilkins

probiotic in capsule form. The “good bacteria” will become the gatekeepers of our gut. Think about it this way, when you add the proper probiotics to your diet, the good guys are coming over the hill to save the day. They will crowd out the bad bacteria and create a new and healthy nutrient-loving garden in your intestines.

And here’s the key: the good bacteria will close off the weak areas in your gut and prevent toxic substances from leaking out and into the blood stream, thus elimitating chronic inflammation leading to disease. So, bottom line: Find a functional doctor, MD or Chiropractor that is familiar with the probiotic protocol.

Or go to a health food store and ask them for some help and buy the capsules and start the process of healing your gut. My doctor, Adam Fields, recommended Microbiome, a prescription based pharmaceutical grade probiotic.

Great Food Options for Fixing a Leaky Gut Now that we have repopulated our gut with the good bacteria, we need to properly feed and nourish them so they stay happy and stick around to continue doing the job of feeding the rest of our body. So, start eating foods that are good and protective and healing for your gut. Here is a partial list: • Vegetables: Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, arugula, carrots, kale, eggplant, beetroot, Swiss chard, spinach, ginger, mushrooms and zucchini.

• Roots and tubers: Potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, carrots, squash and turnips.

• Fermented vegetables: Kimchi, sauerkraut, tempeh and miso.

• Fruit: Coconut, grapes, bananas,

blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, oranges, mandarin, lemon, limes, passionfruit and papaya.

• Gluten-free grains: Buckwheat, amaranth, rice (brown and white), sorghum, and gluten-free oats.

• Healthy fats: Avocado, avocado oil, coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil.

• Fish: Salmon, tuna, herring and other omega-3-rich fish.

• Beverages: Bone broth, teas, coconut milk, nut milk, water and kombucha.

• Nuts: Raw nuts including almonds, walnuts and nut-based products, such as nut milks.

Some Foods to Avoid The following list contains foods that may harm healthy gut bacteria, as well as some that are believed to trigger digestive symptoms, such as bloating, constipation and diarrhea: • Wheat-based products: Bread, pasta, cereals, wheat flour, couscous, etc.

• Gluten-containing grains: Barley, rye, bulgur, seitan, triticale and

It’s so simple: eat healthy, mostly plant-based food with a lot of ruffage and avoid unhealthy highly processed food-like substances and cut back on your alcohol intake, but you knew this all along.

• Processed meats: Cold cuts, deli meats, bacon, hot dogs, etc.

• Red Meat • Baked goods: Cakes, muffins, cookies, pies, pastries and pizza.

• Junk food: Fast foods, potato chips, sugary cereals, candy bars, etc.

• Dairy products: Milk, cheeses and ice cream.

• Refined oils: Canola, sunflower, soybean and safflower oils.

• Artificial sweeteners: Aspartame, sucralose and saccharin.

• Sauces: Salad dressings, as well as soy, teriyaki and hoisin sauce.

• Beverages: Alcohol, carbonated beverages and other sugary drinks.

It’s so simple: eat healthy, mostly plant-based food with a lot of ruffage and avoid unhealthy highly processed food-like substances and cut back on your alcohol intake, but you knew this all along. To be healed, follow the whole food, plant based diet and lifestyle. Let the healing begin! n ••• For more detailed information on the Leaky Gut syndrome and how to heal it, visit: www.ourpassionforhealth.org John Wilkins is the author of the book “To Thine Own Health Be True” and the founder and CEO of “Our Passion For Health,” a non-profit organization dedicated to public health education for the betterment of mankind. Contact John at john@ourpassionforhealth.org for more information.

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Your January Horoscope

“Scoreboard” from page 12

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Scotts Valley Boys Record: 7-5-0 Coach: Mike Pasquini

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

You’re going through a range of emotions early in January. Conflicting forces pulling on you make things different, so hang on for a bumpy emotional ride. Balance will start to be restored mid-month, bringing you back to a bit of clarity, even increasing your normal creativity a bit, making it a good time to look into perfecting something you’ve been working on. Late in the month you feel a freeing sense of confidence, allowing you to bring your projects into the public eye and showcase what you’ve been working on. A positive attitude will help you present your work.

64th Emmett Thompson Memorial Dad’s Club Tourney Dec 5 vs Salinas L 38-48 Dec 6 vs Soquel L 38-49 Dec 7 vs Harbor W 58-34

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

You feel a sense of calm as the new year gets underway. Your emotions are in a perfect place for taking time to sort through your biggest issues. But there’s no rush; like the calm you feel, whatever you’re working through can be done in it’s own time. Your compassion for others comes to the fore mid-month. You feel a desire to help others, especially those you trust. That doesn’t mean you should ignore your instincts when dealing with strangers, though. Late in January your intuition seems to be working in overdrive, but it’s also filling you with doubt and suspicion, which wars with your desire to help. It’s a balance you’ll have to figure out to move forward.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

You’re beginning the month filled with energy. You’ve made your New Year resolutions and you’re ready to tackle them head-on! Woe anyone who tries to get in your way. You find yourself having important discussions about your future mid-January. You don’t have all the details you need just yet, but you’re figuring out what you need to do to get them. Late in the month, aggressive tendencies are causing problems, when they usually are an asset. You may need to ask for some advice to help you get through a difficult relationship or work problem without ruffling too many feathers.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Your patience is your strength as January gets started. Regardless of what’s going on, you are ready to work through towards positive goals. You’re feeling creative and empathetic mid-month. Your closest relationships will probably notice a softer side poking through, even as you look for new ways to solve problems. Late in the month some stronger emotions start to poke through, threatening tension and power struggles. It’s going to take your best efforts to resist the desire to let the arguments overwhelm your plans. Another option is to just take a short, but significant, break, allowing tempers to fade.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it fuels your soul as the new year begins. Every new experience is a chance to grow, one you’re excited about. It’s a perfect time to expand your horizons. You’re still intellectually stimulated mid-month, diving into research even while reaching out to expand your connections. Don’t worry if you can’t network with everyone on your list this month, though. A relationship you had hopes for may be in trouble late in January. Any tension that’s been building between you and a hopeful significant other may come to a head, and maintaining your composure is your best hope to salvage the situation, if that’s what you want.

Dec 10 Pacific Collegiate W 63-35 Watsonville Wildcatz Tournament Dec 11 vs Marina W 60-17 Dec 12 vs Mount Pleasant (SJ) W 63-38 Dec 14 vs Greenfield W 71-46 Dec 20 vs Monte Vista Christian W 52-38 American High (Fremont) Tournament Dec 26 vs American (Fremont) L 48-50 Dec 27 vs Terra Nova (Pacifica) W 57-54 Dec 28 vs Fremont (Sunnyvale) L 52-56 San Lorenzo Valley Girls Record: 3-7-0 Coach: Mark Christensen 39th Annual Watsonville Wildcatz Tourney: Pool C Dec 5 vs Hollister L 26-60

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

There’s a lot of emotions floating around you early in the new year, but if you can maintain your focus, you should be able to balance the effects and keep stable to bring about a positive experience.

Still, if you find things getting out of hand, your emotions should settle to a more decisive and controlled level by mid-January. It’s a good time to re-establish how you want to be seen in the world. Late in the month you find yourself open to new experiences and new people, much more than normal. It’s a great time to make new friends or try a new hobby. Good luck!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

Your optimism is on full display as January begins. You’re feeling even more outgoing than normal, making it a perfect time for meeting new people and making new connections. You’re reminded of the unfinished projects on your to-do list mid-month, putting a slight damper on your activities. But don’t worry; each project you finish will clear a bit of tension, and once you finish them all, you’ll be ready for anything! Your overseer qualities are strong as the month comes to a close. Keeping your options open is your best bet as you listen to suggestions and delegate to the best people.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

You’re on fire early in the new year. Your focus is strong and your determination is recognized. Staying efficient is your goal, and you aim to achieve it. Your preparation and focus carry you through a slew of challenging problems mid-month. All those puzzles and brain-games help keep your mind sharp and ready to tackle new issues. You’re looking at things in a new light late in January, helping you break out any ruts you’ve been in. It’s a refreshing feeling to start or finish something new.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You’re feeling a need for the security of family early in the new year. Making plans for a “surprise” gathering could bring everyone a modicum of comfort, something you’re happy to provide with some home-cooking. You may find your routine upended mid-January. Having trouble communicating with friends and family? It doesn’t matter if people are choosing not to respond or if technology is failing you, it’s still a sore point in the moment. Keep the lines of communication open regardless of what’s happening. You’re having a hard time asking for things as the month comes to a close, even when you know you’ve earned them. There will be a right time; you just need patience and determination.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

The world seems a bit small to you as January begins. It’s a perfect time to broaden your horizon and do some traveling, or start making plans for when you have the time to do so. Even if you have to wait, sate that wanderlust by deciding where to go. You’re feeling a bit secretive mid-month, and that’s on top of your usual desires to keep to yourself. Not much is likely to draw you out during this time. You’re feeling much less constrained late in the month. Your creative side is trying hard to push through, even while a desire to be more open struggles against your base attitude. Putting yourself out there is never a bad idea, even failure can be a learning experience.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

There’s a feeling of emotional energy in the air early in the new year. It’s a great time to push towards a new goal or adventure, but you’re also feeling closer to your family, and especially protective if you have kids. Keeping your loved ones safe is paramount. You’re feeling even more emotionally connected mid-month. Your desire to spend lots of quality time with your partner is almost overwhelming, so be careful you don’t push them away with your love. Your adventuring spirit is fully in control late in January. It’s hard to sit still and watch the world go by — you want to get on the ride! You have lots of responsibilities though, but if you get through them, a road trip is a pretty good idea.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Your mind is doing Olympic trials as the new year gets underway. Try not to overextend, but the more projects you cross off, the easier it’ll be to relax when you’re ready. You’re still in a “get-itdone” mode mid-January, which will likely be helpful at work or at home, especially if there are any communication issues. Emotion and finance don’t mix well near the end of the month, especially if they’re caused by a negative surprise. Not much point trying to hide your feelings; getting everything out in the open now is your best chance for resolution and moving on.

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“Film Tour” from page 16 The 45-year-old mother of two was the first female to link two 8000m peaks, Everest and Lhotse, in one 24 hour push.

In the fall of 2018, she returned to 27,940foot Lhotse a second time to ski from the summit, linking turns down one of the most prized un-skied lines in the world.

In this piece, Nelson takes us to the pinnacle of Papsura, the 21,165 foot “Peak of Evil”, which she has obsessed over for nearly 20 years. Take a “real” look at how a fast-moving team handles the extreme elements, and attempts to summit, and ski down this daunting face.

IS THIS THE TOP? (Hiking) USA- 15 minutes here was never a doubt. Those are the words we use when describing the film we chose as the finale to Vol. 2 of our tour.

Jennifer Pharr-Davis is a long distance hiker, professional speaker, wife, mother of two, business owner, writer and now film subject. As the 2-time holder of the Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail, and with over 14,000 miles of long distance through hiking to her name, JPD explains what adventure means to her today.

Don’t leave early. You’ll want to see and hear this one!

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NARETOI (Climbing / Culture) USA- 27 minutes aretoi — which means “women helping women” in Maasai — follows

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Dec 6 vs Gilroy L 36-58 Dec 7 vs Ceiba College Prep W 51-12 Dec 12 vs Watsonville L 45-67 MVC Don & Martha Price Christmas Classic Dec 26 vs Monte Vista Christian L 16-66 Dec 27 vs Watsonville L 37-42 Dec 28 vs Pajaro Valley W 39-34 San Lorenzo Valley Boys Record: 3-4-0 Coach: Russell Gross Dec 3 vs Gonzales W 68-64 Watsonville Wildcatz Tournament: Pool C Dec 12 vs Oakwood School (Unreported) Dec 13 vs Pacific Collegiate L 39-55 Dec 14 vs Trinity Christian W 75-42 Dec 19 vs Kirby School W 63-32 Dec 20 vs Salinas L 36-73 Dec 21 vs Gilroy (Unreported) M.V.C. Don & Martha Price Christmas Classic Dec 26 vs Valley Christian (SJ) L 42-84 Dec 28 vs Monte Vista Christian L 38-66

a group of Maasai and American women on a unique self supported expedition to the summit of Mt. Kenya, 16,355 ft.

The Maasai tribe still live as pastoralists in a deeply traditional, patriarchal, and polygamous culture. Most Maasai women have never left their “boma” or village and few make any decisions without male permission - their focus is on survival.

Doing anything solely for themselves is an intangible luxury not afforded to women in Maasai culture, especially something like climbing a mountain without any involvement or assistance by men.

This expedition is unique in how the women overcome cultural and language barriers to collectively conquer a large mountain.

The mountain symbolizes the challenges that we all face as women fighting an uphill battle to gain equality in our lives.

This experience is an opportunity to empower each other and focus on self introspection and discovery.

Naretoi • Photo Credit: Katie Sugarman

COMMUNITY NEWS

Passwords You Should Never Use

NordPass Gives Advice on Password Hygiene For the New Year

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ordPass has listed 200 most commonly used passwords of 2019.

The list contains such easy-to-hack login credentials as “12345” or a romantic “iloveyou.” Despite the constant reminders from cybersecurity experts, • 12345 people keep on using the same letter or • 123456 number combination • 123456789 for all their accounts.

• test1 The most • password popular passwords of • 12345678 2019 contain all easyto-guess number • zinch combinations, such • g_czechout as 12345, 111111, and • asdf 123321, or just strings • qwerty of letters forming a horizontal or vertical line on a QWERTY keyboard: asdfghjkl, qazwsx, 1qaz2wsx, etc. The most obvious one — “password” — remains very popular, as 830,846 people still use it in 2019.

“2019 has seen the most data breaches in history, and those cyber incidents have affected billions of internet users. People struggle creating passwords, and this is one of the main reasons why users stick to the primitive ones. However, passwords should help protect us instead of putting our privacy in danger. It is as important as ever that internet users step up their cybersecurity game,” says Chad Hammond, a security expert at NordPass.

The list of 200 most popular passwords was compiled from the credentials that were leaked in data breaches just this year — independent researchers evaluated the database contains 500 million passwords in total.

Year after year, people continue to use the same passwords that can be seen at the top of the “worst passwords” list.

As Chad Hammond notes, such passwords are easy to remember. “Most people prefer to use weak passwords rather than trying to remember long, complex ones. It also usually means they use the same one for all their accounts. And if one of them ends up in a breach, all other accounts get compromised, too.”

People also often think they have nothing to hide. “But no one leaves their house unlocked. Even if there’s nothing valuable inside, nobody would like strangers sniffing around. And just imagine them changing the lock.

• 1234567890 The same applies to your online life.

• 1234567 Nobody wants to • Aa123456. lose access to their • iloveyou personal accounts, • 1234 especially paying • abc123 thousands in ransom afterward,” Chad • 111111 Hammond, a security • 123123 expert at NordPass, • dubsmash explains.

• test To keep your accounts secure, here are 5 tips on how to maintain good password hygiene:

Here are the top 20 passwords which you should never use:

1) Go over all the accounts you have and delete the ones you no longer use. If a small, obscure website ends up breached, you might never even hear about it. You can use haveibeenpawned.com to check if your email was ever in a breach.

2) Update all your passwords and use unique, complicated ones to safeguard your accounts. Employ a password generator to make sure they are impossible to guess. To see if any of your current passwords were ever exposed online, head over to our password strength checker.

3) Use 2FA if you can. Whether it’s an app, biometric data, or hardware security key, your accounts will be much safer when you add that extra layer of protection.

4) Set up a password manager. It is a

perfect tool for both generating and storing passwords. With a trustworthy manager like NordPass, you will only need to remember one master password and forget about the rest.

5) Make sure to check your every account for suspicious activities regularly. If you notice something unusual, change your password immediately.

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NordPass is a new generation password manager shaped with cuttingedge technology, zero-knowledge encryption, simplicity, and intuitive design in mind. It securely stores and organizes passwords by keeping them in one convenient place. NordPass was created by the cybersecurity experts behind NordVPN — one of the most advanced VPN service providers in the world. n For more information: nordpass.com.

Year-in-Review

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15. Native of American Great Plains 16. Famous fabulist 17. Band performance 18. Prefix with national and pol 19. *The Mueller ____ 21. *European country declared to be no longer free 23. Ostrich-like bird 24. Fix a horse

25. Old Spice: “Smell Like a Man, ____” 28. Diva’s delivery 30. Opposite of underdog 35. Seed covering 37. Share a boundary 39. Miller’s product 40. Leave behind 41. *Flute playing rapper 43. Pot contribution 44. Make corrections 46. Days in Havana 47. Nomad’s round house 48. Caesar derivative 50. “Fifteen Miles on the ____ Canal” 52. Mad Hatter’s drink 53. Hofbråuhaus offering 55. Bard’s before 57. *He got life plus 30 61. *Eurosceptics vs. pro-Europeanists point of debate

64. Sweeney Todd’s weapon 65. Seek damages 67. *Archie was one before he was born 69. *Bran, Lord of the Six Kingdoms, e.g.

70. “____ Now or Never” 71. *What Jeffrey Epstein had in store 72. Seaside bird 73. Volleyball divider 74. Set in motion 1.

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8. Take a tubby 9. *Best Actress in Supporting Role Oscar-winner 10. Tiny bit 11. Pitcher 12. Subject to change 15. To some extent, two words 20. Not urban 22. Final, abbr.

24. More gossamer 25. *Actor in Leading Role Oscar-winner DOWN 26. Wafting pleasantness Grazing ground 27. One born to Japanese Maple tree or laptop immigrants brand 29. Footnote acronym Downward dog, e.g. 31. Performance with acts Skip the big wedding 32. Holey confection Benign fatty tumor 33. Grossly unconvenPipe problem tional *Europe voted to ban 34. *Swedish environsingle-____ plastics mentalist

36. Eye contact 38. Nicholas II was the last one 42. Willow twig 45. Go ashore 49. Tombstone acronym 51. Builds 54. Fluorescent red dye 56. Make an effort 57. Formerly, formerly 58. Better than never 59. #38 Down, alt. sp.

60. Some blow their own 61. *”Green Book,” winner of ____ Picture 62. Hip bones 63. Salty drop 66. Shoshonean 68. Summer sandwich? © Statepoint Media

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR services and accepts books and other donations for our thrift stores.

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

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

Friday January 17 A MIDWINTER’S MASQUERADE 2019 COMMUNITY AWARDS GALA 5 – 10 pm, Roaring Camp Railroads, Brett Harte Hall

Thursday February 28 GRAND OPENING & RED RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY 5:30 – 7 pm, The Terrace, 408 Thomas Terrace, Scotts Valley

Thursday April 23 ALL CHAMBERS MEGA MIXER — SANTA CRUZ & SANTA CLARA COUNTIES 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton

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

More info www.casaofsantacruz.org or call 831-761-2956 x102 Second Mondays COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ 7-8:30 p.m., Quaker Meeting House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Cruz Parents of a child who died at any age, from any cause, any length of time ago, are invited to join The Compassionate Friends of SC for our monthly grief support meeting. Opening circle followed by smaller connection groups.

Grief materials available. Bereaved grandparents and adult siblings are also welcome. Non-religious.

Visit www.tcfsantacruz.com or call 831.332.9893 for more information.

Childcare provided on site.

Spanish – Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Servicios Monarca, 233 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville (831) 722-4532 English – Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monarch Services, 1590 Seabright Avenue, SC (831) 425-4030 For more information, visit www.monarchscc.org Tuesdays & Thursdays FREE PILATES CLASSES AT TEMPLE BETH EL

Last Wednesdays Each Month MAGICIANS’ CLUB 7 p.m., Antonelli Club Room, 2655 Brommer St., Santa Cruz Attention Magic Lovers! Our new Magicians’ Club meets on the last Wed. of every month at 7pm in the club room at the Antonelli Mobile Home Park. If you do magic or want to get started in this fun hobby, join us.

Questions? Call Jim at 685-3829 10 a.m., Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Rd., Aptos Please join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am in the social hall at Temple Beth El in Aptos (3055 Porter Gulch Rd) for a lively and challenging 60 minute Pilates Strength Class. The classes are free and everybody is welcome. Donation are welcome.

For more information https://www.tbeaptos.org

Wednesdays ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Mondays & Tuesdays MULTI-CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING — 1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m.

WOMENCARE ARM-IN-ARM 75TH ANNIVERSARY 2nd & 4th Wednesdays: 2-3:30 p.m.

12:30 - 2 p.m.

Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Street, Ste L2, SC 5:30 – 7:30 pm, Camp Kennolyn, 8400 Glen Haven Road, WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for If you have a family member who has been Soquel women with advanced, recurrent and metastatic diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related cancers. Meets weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you a separate meeting every First and Third Tuesday an opportunity to find out more about available comevery month.

ANNOUNCEMENTS munity resources, learn from others who are going Registration required. Call 457-2273 for more information and through similar experiences, and obtain additional VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR to register. No cost to attend. educational materials.

THE MONTEREY SYMPHONY www.womencaresantacruz.org Our evening Santa Cruz caregiver support group meets The Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, and our love music and want to be involved, please call (831) afternoon Santa Cruz caregiver support group meets Tuesdays 646-8511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org for on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. No fee.

WRITING/DISCUSSION MEETING more info.

Open to family members.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, For more information about this and other support groups in 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Hwy One and the area, please call 800.272.3900 ONGOING EVENTS Freedom Blvd) Do you have a problem with food?

Please check out our Daily free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution. Second Wednesdays SANTA CRUZ ‘USED’ BOOKSHOP SANTA CRUZ SONS IN RETIREMENT All teens and adults welcome!

10 am- 3 pm 2710 Chanticleer Ave. Santa Cruz MONTHLY MEETING For current times and locations of other meetings: www.

Grey Bears: Every Monday and Friday is $10Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. santacruzoa.org/meetings.

Or call our Hotline at (831) a-bag book sale. Fill up a shopping bag with This statewide group of retired men invites you to be books for only $10! Thousands of titles for $1.50 429-7906. our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll meet kindred or less: cookbooks, gardening, sci-fi, mysteries, spirits, have a fine lunch and learn something new from BINGO classics and all sorts of fiction and nonfiction. a top notch guest speaker.

6:30 p.m.

Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. Non-profit Grey Bears has served our community Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 BINGO EVERY TUESDAY. Buy-in begins at $21. The for 45 years. Grey Bears provides recycling Snack Bar is open with goodies and dinner specials.

Second and Fourth Wednesdays WELLNESS ON THE CANCER JOURNEY BUSINESS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 Learn how to safely support your body and emotions Center Street, Santa Cruz. through the journey of Cancer — from diagnosis to We specifically focus on recovering from debting on softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and recovering one’s business. well from surgery. We’ll address nausea, low energy, For more information: 831-425-3272. weakness, digestion, immune support, grief, stress and more. Feel free to bring your partner or care team to this Tuesdays & Wednesdays free class. Please come fed; water is available.

SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPS Monarch Services offers a safe space to meet other sur- Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Eventbrite — vivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254-3270 to trafficking survivors, and to listen or share experiences. RSVP. Address given upon registration receipt.

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ADHD SUPPORT GROUP 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD hosts monthly support group meetings for anyone who would like to learn more about ADHD or has questions or concerns. Come share with those who understand.

Second Wednesdays’ meeting is for parents of children, teens, and young adults with ADHD. The group for adults with ADHD, spouses, partners of someone with ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays of every month.

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

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource Center, 3150 Mission Dr Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group has been an active group for over 20 years in the community.

First meeting of 2018 will be February 28th.

Thursdays FRIENDSHIP PUT TO MUSIC! 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. Classes every Thursday night. For more info 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.

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 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.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR easy-to-understand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion.

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

ONGOING EVENTS CONT. 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 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 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 SANTA CRUZ TENNIS CLUB 9 a.m., Soquel High School Tennis Courts The nonprofit Santa Cruz Tennis Club meets every Saturday morning at the Soquel High School courts beginning at 9:00 am. We play doubles and mixed doubles, mostly at an intermediate level, and switch around the players every 45 minutes.

Balls are provided. $2 for first time visitors.

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.

DATED EVENTS Saturday January 4 ORIGAMI CLUB 1 – 3 p.m., Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos Branch, 7695 Soquel Drive Calling Origami enthusiasts of all ages! Join our monthly get together to make beautiful creations in this ancient oriental art of paper folding. We will also demonstrate more contemporary arts of book folding and 3-D modular origami. Origami Club meets on the first Saturday of each month.

Visit www.santacruzpl.org for more information.

YOUNG LAGOON RESERVE TOUR Sunday January 12 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz This 90-minute, behind-the-scenes hiking tour takes visitors into Younger Lagoon Reserve adjacent to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Part of the University of California Natural Reserve System, Younger Lagoon Reserve contains diverse coastal habitat and is home to birds of prey, migrating sea birds, bobcats, and other wildlife. Come and see what scientists are doing to track local mammals, restore native habitat, and learn about the workings of one of California’s rare coastal lagoons. Younger Lagoon Reserve tours are free and open to the public.

Space is limited to 14 participants. Advance reservations highly recommended. Tours are best suited for children 10 years of age and older. Participants must be physically able to walk up and down steep inclines.

Water and weather protection is strongly suggested. Parking fees on Thursdays.

Visit https://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/visit/behind-the-scenes-tours/ for more information.

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 Sundays OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING 4 - 5 pm, Ben Lomond Community Library, 9525 Mill St., Ben Lomond Do you have a problem with compulsive over- or undereating? Anorexia? Bulimia? Compulsive exercising?

You are not alone. Drop into a free, friendly OA 12-Step meeting with the solution. All are welcome!

For information on other meetings in Santa Cruz County: www. santacruzoa.org/meetings

ADULT ARTS & CRAFTS WORKSHOP 2 – 4 p.m., Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Scotts Valley Branch, 251 Kings Village Road.

Printmaking without a Press: In this class attendees will learn how to use gel plates to create a template, make plates at home for future use, and transfer ink to paper using the handmade plate.

Every month we bring in a different artist to teach their craft to you at no cost. Hone your skills at something you already know how to do or learn an entirely new art style.

Registration is required due to small class sizes. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Scotts Valley Library.

Visit www.santacruzpl.org for more information.

Saturday January 18

WHAT THEY WORE 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, 144 School Street, Santa Cruz Color, cloth and cut-the clothing worn by the people in the couples achieve freedom from dysfunctional Mission was not all about style-It was about identity, status, relationships. All couples are welcome whether and different roles in the community. We will demonstrate the married or partnered. Some of us are new in our apparel you may have seen here in the 19th century, and learn coupleships and seek to build intimacy together. about what the clothing meant to the people who wore it.

We have all found help in Recovering Couples Free event. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz Anonymous.

State Parks and California State Parks. Visit http://www.parks.

For more information visit our website: https://santacruzrca.org ca.gov/?page_id=548 for more information. or email us at rcasantacruz@yahoo.com 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

First Sunday of Every Month SANTA CRUZ DINNER CLUB EVENT 5 p.m., various member homes throughout county NAR-ANON SANTA CRUZ Love to cook, entertain and socialize? Our 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter Room), dinner club events will be held in several homes throughout Santa Cruz County where members 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families enjoy gourmet meals, fine wine and conversation. and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to Joining the club provides a great opportunity to cook, to entertain, and to meet locals that share join. Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through similar problems, talk about your interests.

Learn more about the SC Dinner Club and the fun we have by how they cope and find recovery.

To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go contacting Rhonda Mills at info@SantaCruz DinnerClub.com to our website at www.nar-anon.org.

Third Sunday of Every Month SCIENCE SUNDAY RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS MEETING 10:30 a.m.–noon, Sutter Maternity, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, SC Starts at 1 p.m., 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, 95060 Seymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public RCA is a 12 step group for couples. Our lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every primary purpose is to stay committed in loving month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and and intimate relationships and to help other

Saturday January 25 FAMILY LITERACY FUN DAY 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Downtown Branch, 224 Church St., Santa Cruz In honor of Positive Parenting Awareness Month, Triple P Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Public Libraries are co-hosting this free Family Literacy Fun Day. Stop by for arts and crafts, story time with the librarians, fun activities and information about the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program and other local services for children and families.

Participate in activities for a chance to win prizes!

Visit www.santacruzpl.org for more information.

Saturday February 1 LIGHT IT UP BLUE GALA 5 p.m., Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Sunroom, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz Join us for a night of glamour and dancing at our annual fund raiser celebrating the efforts of Autism Family Network Santa Cruz. Your reservations will provide a buffet dinner and allow participation in raffles, a silent auction and plenty of dancing with DJ entertainment. Group reservations recommended, formal attire appreciated.

Cost: $75 per person / $45 under 12 years. $600 for event table of 8. $1000 Premier Table Sponsorship. Visit www. autismfnsc.com for tickets and more information. n

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ne of the most challenging issues for my office in 2019 was the reduction of recycling services in the San Lorenzo Valley and the loss of California Redemption Value (CRV) centers throughout the 5th District. While we have advocated for a legislative fix to the state recycling law, we also now have a local proposal designed to create relief for residents and retailers alike.

On January 14, the Board of Supervisors will consider a contract amendment with Grey Bears, our recycling provider at the County’s Ben Lomond Tr a n s f e r Station, to offer CRV there as a pilot project for six months. While we are still working out details, including hours of operation, we hope the program’s existence will exempt retailers in the San Lorenzo Valley from a state requirement to provide CRV onsite, which is onerous and can lead to expensive fines if ignored.

Low-income residents have suffered from a lack of places to return cans and bottles for redemption since the County closed CRV in July at the Transfer Station, as well as satellite sites in Felton and Boulder Creek. Not long after, RePlanet closed its CRV operation in Santa Cruz, thus leaving only private operators in Watsonville and over the hill as the closest CRV options.

We are grateful Grey Bears and the Department of Public Works have worked together on a new plan to offer CRV, and I am optimistic that, pending initial Board approval, we can extend the services beyond the pilot period. I also will continue to work on our County’s legislative agenda and with the California State Association of Counties to push for changes in state law to address the global recycling market collapse and impractical CRV rules.

Also, on January 14, the Board of Supervisors will consider a request

from me and Supervisor Ryan Coonerty to oppose a revised proposal made directly to the state by the Harm Reduction Coalition of Santa Cruz County (HRC) to distribute syringes to intravenous drug users.

Supervisor Coonerty and I joined our local law enforcement leaders in opposing HRC’s original proposal in April 2019 because of poor public outreach about potential distribution sites — including near Covered Bridge Park in Felton — as well as the fact that we already have a robust County-authorized syringe services program.

We hope for unanimous support from our colleagues on the Board to oppose state approval of the HRC proposal, which takes away local oversight of syringe distribution at a time when the opioid epidemic rages on and community groups pick up thousands of improperly discarded needles each year. I was pleased with the Board’s unanimous support of my motion on December 10 to limit our County’s secondary exchange — when someone collects and returns syringes on behalf of others — at 300 per visit from a previous limit of nearly 1,000 per visit.

Let me be clear that syringe exchange is a critical method of reducing the spread of disease among IV drug users, and I am glad

our “one-for-one” program takes in more dirty needles than clean ones distributed each year. But the reality is that we must bring our services, which far exceed nearby counties in number, into better balance amid our massive drug addiction and needle litter problems.

As we look toward another busy year in 2020, here are a few other positive developments: Created through my office, Monterey Bay Community Power will grow beyond its original three-county bounds to become one of California’s largest community-choice energy agencies. Service will begin in January to the cities of San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay, and in early 2021 to other cities in San Luis Obispo County, as well as Santa Barbara County and several of its cities. Community Power also recently launched a $7 million fund for local businesses and property owners to access EV charging stations.

The Felton Library and Discovery Park are on track to open in early 2020, and the Boulder Creek Library will undergo renovations funded by Measure S and community contributions that helped us exceed a $100,000 matching challenge from the Monterey Peninsula Foundation. n ••• I look forward to serving you in 2020, and as always invite you to contact me at bruce.mcpherson@santacruzcounty.us or 831-454-2200 with your questions and concerns.

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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

By Tony Tomeo

efore all the Christmas trees were sold and relinquished their space, the smaller types of bare root stock started arriving in local nurseries.

Blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, gooseberries, currants, grapes, strawberries, rhubarb and asparagus, may have been available for a while. More substantial bare root stock, such as roses, fruit trees and ornamentals, may already be arriving.

Bare root stock is known as such simply because its roots are bare. It gets dug as dormancy begins in autumn, and separated from the soil it grew in. It remains dormant as it gets transported to nurseries, and then to home gardens where it ultimately gets planted. It is completely unaware of the otherwise unsurvivable processes until it wakes up to resume growth in a new home in spring.

The roots of some of the smaller bare root plants and roses, as well as some fruit trees, are bagged in damp sawdust. Most bare root fruit trees, as well as some of the smaller plants, are merely heeled-in to damp sand, and upon purchase, pulled from the sand and bagged without packing material. Roots can soak in water for a few days prior to planting, but will not survive dry exposure.

There are several advantages to bare root stock. It is significantly less expensive than canned (potted) stock. It is also easier to get from a nursery and into the home garden. Branch structure can develop directly in a garden, rather than adapt from how it developed earlier in a nursery.

New roots disperse directly into the soil, so need not recover from former confinement within a can (pot).

The more popular bare root fruit trees that are now becoming available are stone

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Bare root season has already begun.

Spring blooming forsythia gets planted now.

fruits, pomme fruits, persimmons, figs, mulberries and walnuts. Stone fruits are those of the genus Prunus, which contain single large seeds known as stones. These include apricots, cherries, plums, prunes, peaches, nectarines, almonds and their weird hybrids. Apples, pears, and quinces are pomme fruits.

(Almonds are nuts that are actually stones of leathery fruits that dry and separate from the stones as hulls.)

Highlight: Forsythia his may seem to be three months early, or an entire season out of season; but this is when bare root forsythia, Forsythia X intermedia, gets planted. Even so, the smaller of new bare root plants will bloom with only a few flowers early in their first spring, so will not produce their famously profuse and garishly bright yellow bloom for another year and three months. They will be worth the wait.

Flowers are small but very abundant.

They bloom as winter turns to spring, before there is any new foliage to interfere with their splendor. Foliage develops as bloom finishes, and if the weather is right, it might get somewhat colorful in autumn.

The simple paired leaves are about two or perhaps three inches long. Big plants should stay less than ten feet tall, but can get taller if lightly shaded.

Pruning should be done after bloom rather than before, and from the inside out rather than from the outside in. Dormant pruning, although more horticulturally correct, eliminates some of the canes that would otherwise bloom in spring. After bloom, older overgrown canes that are beginning to deteriorate should be pruned to the ground to promote development of new canes to replace them. n ••• Horticulturist Tony Tomeo can be contacted at tonytomeo.com.

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