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Measure Z: Scotts Valley Sales Tax By Jondi Gumz On the March 3 ballot, the city of Scotts Valley is asking voters to increase the city sales tax to 1.25 percent and extend it for 12 years. Measure Z is designed to replace Measure U, a half-cent sales tax that was approved in 2013 with 75 percent support and expires in March 2022.
The state sales tax rate is 6 percent and the Santa Cruz County sales tax rate is 2.5 percent so if voters approve Measure Z, the overall sales tax rate will increase from 9 percent to 9.75 percent in Scotts Valley. ... continues on page 4
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Cover Measure Z: Scotts Valley Sales Tax, By Jondi Gumz 4 5 6
Community News Measure R: Cabrillo bond on March Ballot 2020 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest Art League Needs Volunteers • Falcon Club Texas Hold’em Tournament • Kids’ Book Sale is Feb. 29 • ‘Like The Movie’ Screening • North County Democrats Host Presidential Candidates Caucus • San Lorenzo River Symposium • Scotts Valley General Plan Update • SVUSD Night at the Santa Cruz Warriors 7 ‘Better Angels’: A Way to Depolarize America, By Edita McQuary 8 Prop. 13 Revisited: Taxes on March 3 Ballot, By Edita McQuary • Bay Federal Credit Union Raises $18,690 for Second Harvest Food Bank 10 Poll Workers Needed for the March Election • Voting Rights Art at County Building 16 Dominican Hospital Awards Grants to Six Local Non-Profit Organizations 18 SC Shakespeare’s 2020 Season Announced • CYT Santa Cruz presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Original Cinderella 9
In Memoriam Bianca (Bea) Moon
Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Newsletter • Pages 11-14 11 Chamber Announces 2020 Executive Board • Red Ribbon New Homes Grand Opening: The Terrace at Scotts Valley: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – February 8th at Noon • Calendar of Upcoming Community Events 12 New Member Spotlight: Loc Art • 2019 Awards Gala 13 Tax Season is Here!: Year-Round Tax Service located in Camp Evers Shopping Center 14 City of Scotts Valley Fiscal Emergency – Measure Z Local Sports 15 Valley High Schools Scoreboard Business Profile 17 Breakthrough For Men: Helping With Relationships, Grief, Addictions and More, By Erin Kelly-Allshouse
Monthly Horoscope • Page 26 – Your November Horoscope Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28, 29
Featured Columnists 19 The 20-20 Vision for Your Health Now!, By John Wilkins 22 Finding a Sustainable Water Solutions, By Bruce McPherson
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n March 3, Cabrillo College is asking voters to authorize the sale of $274.1 million in general obligation bonds. Cabrillo estimates property owners would be assessed up to $18.85 per $100,000 of assessed valuation each year for 32 years to repay the principal and interested pegged at $569 million. Michael Watkins, retired superintendent of county schools, Sheriff Jim Hart, Nancy Macy, co-founder, Valley Women’s Club, Diana Alfaro, County of Santa Cruz
Latino Affairs Commissioner, and Francisco Estrada, Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust program officer, signed this ballot argument supporting Measure R.
Argument for: ave you ever taken classes at Cabrillo College — or know family or friends who have? Cabrillo has 60 years of success serving our community, whether your goal is job preparation, continuing education, English as a second language or
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transferring to a UC or another four-year college. Today, Cabrillo College’s future is at risk. Drive along Soquel Avenue and you see the newest and nicest buildings on the Cabrillo campus — the result of past bond measures. But take a campus tour and you’ll find that chronic state underfunding is negatively impacting the quality of education students receive. “Measure R” page 9
COVER STORY “Measure Z” from page 1 The measure is projected to raise $1 million in the current fiscal year and $2.5 million by fiscal 2023-24. “We’ve done our level best to decrease expenditures,” said Mayor Randy Johnson. “We’ve reduced staff by over 20 percent, from 70 to 52 people. Salaries have been flat. Employees are picking up more of their pension costs. We share a building official with Capitola to save money.” He added, “Taxpayers get upset if there’s a spending problem. This is really a revenue problem … Measure Z does not add new programs. We’re hopeful voters will support it.” No one filed an argument against the tax measure. Six weeks ago, the City Council unanimously declared a fiscal emergency, citing an annual deficit of $1 million on the General Fund budget of $13 million. The city is balancing the budget with reserves, which will eventually be tapped out. Without more revenue, “the city would be forced to make very significant cuts,” Johnson said, explaining that the police department with about 20 officers accounts for 45-48 percent of the budget.
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Developer Corbett Wright has started construction on a new gathering spot called The Hangar, which will be behind the drive-through Starbucks on Mount Hermon Road in Scotts Valley. “Over the past year or two, we’re losing eight officers,” Johnson said, citing pay “over the hill” that is 100 percent higher and signing bonuses of $25,000 offered by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. Sales taxes make up 30 percent of city revenues, hotel room taxes, 19 percent and property taxes 13 percent, with the rest coming from fees, fines, citations and grants. Johnson said room tax revenues are up because of the new Four Points Sheraton, which was a long time under construction, and 1440 Multiversity, which converted the former Bethany University campus into “a destination point — it’s doing very well.” A hotel approved several years ago to be built near the Enterprise Technology Centre may be emerging from dormancy, he added. Meanwhile, Kmart, a chain retailer providing significant sales tax revenue, is planning to close and the city deficit is projected to grow. As for other developments, Johnson
said the council’s subcommittee is meeting with developers on the Town Center envisioned for Mount Hermon Road but he noted the city of Santa Cruz controls about half the land, a sticking point, and any project “has to be in step with the community’s desire.” Mark Robson of Robson Homes is talking with neighbors about building homes on Mount Hermon Road at the shuttered Valley Gardens Golf Course, which is zoned for recreation and would require a zone change. Corbett Wright, who built the drivethrough Starbucks on Mount Hermon Road, is starting to build The Hangar, a new gathering spot, behind it. The owner of the Aviza commercial property next to Skypark are requesting rezoning for housing and that’s expected to go to the City Council in late March or April. n ••• Cover Photo: Kmart is closing in Scotts Valley, which for the city means losing a source of sales tax revenue. • Photo Credit: Jondi Gumz
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2020 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest This year is the 20th Anniversary of our Poetry Contest and is dedicated to our beloved former editor Noel Smith. ••• hether it’s Love that has stood the test of time, the rush of young Love, or the memory of Love lost, that’s what we celebrate each February 14, Valentine’s Day. What could be more romantic than to express through your own poetry about that special Love for your loved one to read (and for our readers). So, it’s time to write it and send us your poem about those tender feelings and romantic thoughts. We encourage you to make public your feelings in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Last year’s Times Publishing Annual Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest drew poems from Watsonville to Boulder Creek. Some funny, some romantic, some touching and some…well, you know. As usual, a winning poem was chosen for each of our three newspapers; the Aptos Times, Capitola Soquel Times, and Scotts Valley Times. Each winner will receive a gift card to a local restaurant based in their area. n ••• 2020 Poetry Contest Rules (Open only to Santa Cruz County residents!) Please Read Carefully rite a poem about, or to your Valentine. There is NO credit for formatting. Submit it via email to cathe@ cyber-times.com with Poetry Contest as the Subject, or mail it to 9601 Soquel Dr. Ste. A, Aptos, CA 95003. Only one poem per poet and no more than 250 words and 25 lines.
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Art League Needs Volunteers anta Cruz Art League Exhibition Coordinator, Keelin Sabel is in need of four committed volunteers to assist with the installation of eight to nine annual exhibitions in the gallery. She will train and provide any needed instruction during the process. Installation usually takes about 1.5 hours to complete as all prep work is completed by the exhibition coordinator in advance. Ideally, volunteers will work in teams of two people to carefully hang the artworks. For information, contact Keelin Sabel at 831-426-5787 or email keelin@scal.org. ••• Falcon Club Texas Hold’em Tournament he Scotts Valley High School Falcon Club plans its Texas Hold’em Tournament from 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Bruno’s Bar and Grill, 230 Mount Hermon Road, Scotts Valley. Proceeds benefit athletics. Players must be 21 or older. To sign up visit falconclub.org. ••• Kids’ Book Sale is Feb. 29 riends of the Scotts Valley Library have scheduled a used book sale for children
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and teens 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Scotts Valley library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley. ••• ‘Like The Movie’ Screening ike The Movie will be shown at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the Scotts Valley High School student union, 5555 Glenwood Drive, Scotts Valley. Admission is free. The film, which explores the impact of social media on our lives, is appropriate for ages 10 and up. A student panel discussion will follow. ••• North County Democrats Host Presidential Candidates Caucus he Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County will hold a presidential candidate caucus at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 4th at the upstairs meeting room at Bruno’s Bar & Grill located at 230 Mt. Hermon Road in Scotts Valley. The event is open to the public; all Bernie, Warren, Buttigieg, Klobuchar, Biden, Steyer, Yang and undecided voters are encouraged to attend. Candidate supporters will lead a
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spirited debate to win over the support of undecided caucus goers and lively audience participation will be encouraged. The candidate winning the most votes will be announced at the conclusion of the caucus. Dinner and social hour will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. ••• San Lorenzo River Symposium he State of the San Lorenzo River Symposium is slated for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Zayante fire station, 7700 E. Zayante Road, Felton. The event is hosted by Santa Cruz Water Department, Coastal Watershed Council, Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, San Lorenzo Valley Water District and the County of Santa Cruz. Topics include fire ecology, impact of exotic plant species on the watershed, steelhead and habitat data and amphibians. Keynote speaker is Sen. Bill Monning (D-Carmel). A tour of a recently completed fisheries habitat restoration project on Zayante Creek will follow at 1 p.m., and field trip attendance requires an RSVP with rbassett@cityofsantacruz.com. ••• Scotts Valley General Plan Update he next Scotts Valley General Plan Advisory Committee meeting will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at Scotts Valley City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive. Agenda items include: Review of the draft General Plan development “buildout” capacity analysis, review of the revised General Plan land use designations for selected parcels (per previously approved council actions), an update on recent state housing leg-
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islation and review of draft text revisions to the Commercial Service and Shopping Center Commercial land use designations. The buildout capacity analysis, which will serve as the basis for the environmental analysis, includes making land use assumptions for vacant and underdeveloped properties and incorporating pending projects. Cathie Simonovich, of the Scotts Valley Parks & Recreation Commission, is joining the General Plan advisory commission. Agenda materials will be posted online at www.scottsvalleygeneralplan.com. ••• SVUSD Night at the Santa Cruz Warriors he Santa Cruz Warriors will welcome students from the Scotts Valley Unified School District on Saturday Feb. 29 when they play the Austin Spurs at the Kaiser Arena, 140 Front St., Santa Cruz. The students will have the opportunity to participate in “Prime Time” (entertainment prior to the game), “Anthem Buddies” (students line up with the players during the national anthem), and an SVHS student will sing the national anthem. Tickets are $37, with part of the ticket price going to the Scotts Valley Unified School District. Each ticket will come with a Santa Cruz Warriors drawstring bag as well as the door giveaway for that night. Purchase at groupmatics.events/ ScottsValleyusd. n
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‘Better Angels’: A Way to Depolarize America By Edita McQuary “We are not enemies, but friends. We must Local Agency Formation Commission not be enemies. Though passion may have Organization in Monterey County and his strained, it must not break our bonds of wife taught school in Aromas for many affection. The mystic chords of memory years. Stonebloom retired from the Aromas will yet swell the chorus of the Union, School District after teaching bilingual when again touched, as surely they will be, education for many years. The first meeting on Jan. 25 at the by the better angels of our nature.” — Abraham Lincoln, 1861 Aromas Water District Board office in Aromas attracted about a dozen people ••• n this highly charged political atmo- interested in and concerned about the state sphere, some of us are treading carefully of our local and national politics. This was when talking with family, friends and a “get-acquainted” session. “Better Angels” started in Ohio right neighbors. No one wants to be thought of as intolerant or ignorant in this new, after the contentious 2016 election, formed by concerned citizens “to bridge the gap polarized America. It may seem as if this has never hap- and depolarize America.” The national website (www.bettrpened in our country’s history. Yet, if we look back about 150 years ago we come angels.org) explains that two people in Ohio invited a across President Linhandful of Trump coln’s words above. There is now a “Better supporters and Laurie Goodman, Clinton supporters retired from the Angels” organization together for a Aromas Water Disin every state in the weekend. They trict, heard an NPR report of an organiunion as well as in the also invited a noted therapist and zation called “Better District of Columbia. family community orgaAngels” and attended nizer to develop a an all-day workshop in Alameda last October. She got her structure and program for that weekend. There is now a “Better Angels” orgamoment of fame when a New York Times reporter wrote an article about the group nization in every state in the union as including a photograph of her and other well as in the District of Columbia. There are branches in Northern and Southern participants. Goodman’s concern is that “we are California branches, however, there does becoming two Americas, each angry with not appear to be a branch in Santa Cruz the other, and neither trusting the other’s County yet. This grassroots organization of basic humanity and good intentions. “ She decided to start a “Better Angels - Democratic or liberal-leaning “blues” Monterey and San Benito Counties” group and Republican or conservation-leaning headquartered in Aromas. Friends Thom “reds” is dedicated to bring the two sides and Linda McCue of Aromas and Katy together to better understand and engage Stonebloom, 30-year resident of Aromas with each other, form community alliances, and advocate for a less polarizing style of currently living in Aptos, joined her. Thom McCue retired as head of the politics.
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for a day of structured conversations. Here’s what you can expect to get out of a workshop: 1) Better understand the experiences and beliefs of those on the other side of the political divide 2) Find areas of commonality in addition to differences 3) Learn something that might be helpful to you and to others in your community and the nation” n ••• Interested? Come to the next “Better Angels” meeting at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 8 at the Aromas Water District Board Room, 388 Blohm Avenue, Aromas. Contact: Lauriegoodman2@gmail.com
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ay Federal Credit Union members and employees r a i s e d $18,690.61 for Second Harvest Food Bank’s Holiday Food Drive, translating into 74,762 healthy meals for families in Santa Cruz County. The food drive ran from Nov. 7 to Dec. 31. “We are so proud of our history of partnering with Second Harvest,” said
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“Measure R” from page 4 Many buildings are inadequate to meet the needs of our students in a changing world. When a sewer line broke recently, it created a hundred thousand dollars worth of damage. The State provides no funding to update aging buildings – and some of them remain untouched for 50 years. That’s why we need Measure R. A new science building to meet student needs for critical high-demand gateway lab-based classes Upgraded classrooms to give students training for 21st-century careers Providing students the tools to transfer to four-year universities Giving returning veterans the educational resources to prepare for the workforce Training local firefighters and police at a new Watsonville public safety training center Allowing people with disabilities greater access to college classrooms Modernizing aging classrooms, upgrading technology and replacing outdated wiring and sewer lines Cabrillo College has also refinanced prior bonds, saving the average homeowner $164 and taxpayers $29.5 million in total. Measure R has the unified support of Cabrillo College’s trustees, faculty senate and labor unions. State Senator Bill Monning, Assemblymember Mark Stone and Supervisors
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Supporters and opponents of Measure R aim to persuade voters with signs along Soquel Drive. Bruce McPherson, Ryan Coonerty and John Leopold all support Measure R. Call (831) 479-6302 to tour the Cabrillo College campus yourself to assess the need. See the expenditure plan at www. CabrilloYESonR.org. Argument against: This ballot argument against Measure R was signed by Kris A. Kirby, Aptos small business owner, Capitola senior Carmen Bernal, Watsonville homeowner Gladys Jimenez, and Aptos homeowner William R. Menefee. e urge you to Vote No on Cabrillo College’s attempt at yet another
money grab of $274,100,000, requiring payments of approx. $550,000,000 at the end of 30 years of economic uncertainty. Measure R is yet another tax for 30 years. Cabrillo College currently has two bonds (taxes) that all commercial and residential property owners are still paying. One will tax you another 20 years (until 2039) and the other until 2024. Measure R does not exempt Seniors, who are already struggling to stay in
their homes. Landlords will pass this tax onto their renters, causing rents to go higher. Cabrillo College enrollment numbers are flat and declining at the rate of about 20%. However, this bond would not build any on-campus housing to encourage or support Cabrillo College students or staff and thereby boost enrollment, as several other Community Colleges have done successfully in California. This bond debt burden would spend $23 million to buy more land in Watsonville to create a new Fire and Police Training Facility. This is unnecessary and misguided when the main Cabrillo Campus enrollment is declining and facilities are not used. Further, most students who would graduate in this field will most likely leave the area either because the pay is better in other counties, or they cannot afford the high cost of housing here. You will be burdened with debt but the professionals trained will be elsewhere. Why hasn’t Cabrillo College budgeted money for building maintenance? Where has all of the money provided by other bonds gone? Can you and your family really afford more debt that will last for 30 years, with an uncertain economic future on the horizon? You have to live on a budget, why can’t Cabrillo College do so as well? n
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t age 95, after struggling through a major bout with Stomach Cancer, Bianca left this life peacefully at home in Sonoma on September 17, 2019. Born in San Francisco to parents Anselmo and Richetta Azzaro, Bianca grew up with siblings Vera Deason, Anselmo (Babe) Azzaro Jr., and Jennie Donatini. Working various jobs in the city, she eventually found her way to Santa Cruz with her children, Donna Hollingsworth Tranchina, Cathleen Moon Hutchinson, and Gary Moon. She spent most of her Santa Cruz years working at Plantronics. In 1997, after her parents passed, she opted to move to Sonoma to be closer to Donna and her family. Working for the last 17 years, she retired at age 92. Her greatest joys have been traveling with Donna, and spending time with her five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Bianca’s ashes will be dispersed in Reno, the Caribbean Sea, and Italy. n In lieu of flowers please send donations to Old Adobe Preschool, 252 West Spain St. Sonoma, CA 95476.
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he County Government Center will showcase the voting rights artwork from the Pajaro Valley Arts exhibit, Vote! Your Vote is Your Voice/¡Vote! Su Voto es Su Voz, with a free reception with appetizers and refreshments 5-8 p.m. on First Friday, Feb. 7, on the third floor, 701 Ocean St., Santa Cruz. The exhibit runs until April 1. Co-curated by Maria Gitin and Pajaro Valley Arts curator Judy Stabile, the exhibit aims to develop greater interest in the nonpartisan democratic process. Bob Fitch photography from the archives of Stanford University Library and artifacts from civil rights veteran Maria Gitin are featured. The exhibit also includes contemporary regional artists’ interpretation of voting rights and informative displays from Santa Cruz County Elections Department and Watsonville City Clerk’s Office. A visual timeline highlights key events in voting rights history including the historic Watsonville v. Gomez case. The exhibit is presented in partnership with Santa Cruz County Elections Department and Santa Cruz County Arts Commission.
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students may also serve in the polls if they are age 16 or over, a U.S. citizen or legal resident, with at least a 2.5 grade point average. Students need approval from a teacher and a parent. “Right now, we need about 150 people to serve as an election clerk or the inspector in charge of the polling place,” County Clerk Gail Pellerin said. “We especially need people who speak Spanish and people who can work in south county and the summit. However, we have openings throughout the county, so please sign up!” There are three positions available: Inspector, Electronic Voting Specialist, and Clerk. The Inspector is the person in charge
The local artists participating include: Jessica Carrasco, Myra Eastman, Bob Fitch, Jane Gregorius, Hedwig Heerschop, Matt Herron, Lucien Kubo, Joshua Moreno, Helen Ruiz-Thomas, Jaime Sánchez, Sandra Takashima Shaw, Peggy Snider, Carol Walberg. “We are so pleased to provide a home for this amazing artwork,” County Clerk Gail Pellerin said. “I hope the art and history on display will inspire people to be engaged citizens by being a voter on March 3 and Nov. 3.” n ••• For information or to schedule a tour, contact County Clerk Gail Pellerin at 831-454-2419.
Chamber Announces 2020 Executive Board Stephen Hoversten Board President tephen is the Managing Partner for Modern Woodmen of America where he provides top quality products and services in the insurance, retirement and investment arena. As a Modern Woodmen Representative, Stephen offers fraternal benefits to help families and businesses to achieve financial security, both now and in the future. Roughly 30 million dollars are given back to local communities nationwide each year by Modern Woodmen of America. Piret Harmon Board Treasurer iret has been the General Manager of Scotts Valley Water District since July of 2013. She is responsible for strategic planning and daily operations of a nimble and forward-looking water agency in a community that values livability, collaboration and innovation. Born and raised in Estonia, Piret moved to California in 1993. She has an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering and an MBA and has filled diverse positions in both, private and public industries.
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and Danny Reber CYAS Tech offers Cloud SerPhil Neuman Board Vice-President vices, Web Design, Networks & hil is the founder and CEO Devices Security and compliance of CYAS Tech (Cyber Ascend process driven technology archiTechnologies), a locally owned tecture to small and medium Information Technology consulting businesses around the Bay Area., and services firm operating from its Phil was also a volunteer firefighter headquarters in Scotts Valley, Cali- with Bonny Doon Fire and Rescue for over ten years, three of which fornia since 2001. After getting his Computer were also spent on the Board of Science degree at Cal Poly SLO, Phil Directors. learned how to be a friendly and Angela Alejandro trustworthy “IT guy” while working Board Secretary for The Santa Cruz Operation. While ngela comes to us with over 20 at SCO, Phil took part in developing years of experience as a sales, the first on-line pizza ordering marketing and operations executive app for Pizza Hut. in the technology industry, and
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has served extensively as a leader of global teams and programs at companies including Cisco, Juniper, SonicWALL and Microsoft. Additionally, Angela has extensive experience in the Silicon Valley tech startup scene, including serving previously as Global Director of Operations at Yammer, then as CEO for Gorilla Branders, Inc., and most recently, as Founder and Principal at Scotts Valley Consulting, Inc. Danny Reber Executive Director anny currently serves as the Executive Director for the Scotts Valley Chamber and is a lifelong resident of Scotts Valley. He is a Past President of Scotts Valley Rotary and was named Scotts Valley “Man of the Year” in 2006. He also holds public office on the Scotts Valley Water Board where he currently serves as Board President. Danny has a passion for serving his community and serves on various other boards including: Valley Churches United, Leadership Santa Cruz County, the Scotts Valley Historical Society, and the Silicon Valley Chamber Coalition.
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Red Ribbon New Homes Grand Opening: The Terrace at Scotts Valley
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elcome to Scotts Valley’s newest community, nineteen solar powered homes with an urban flair and sleek design. Constructed by local developer Apple Homes Development Inc., these homes are loaded with builder upgrades and boast clean modern lines. The
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: February 8th at Noon
Terrace homes are Eco-friendly – reducing environmental impact while providing energy savings to homebuyers. Every home feature a kitchen with quartz islands and countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring with high-end stainlesssteel appliances. All homes have individual heating and cooling
units in each room and fenced patios overlooking the common area. The Terrace at Scotts Valley homes are light and bright with great views of the surrounding hills. “The Terrace” page 13
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Calendar of Upcoming Community Events Monday February 3
Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival CALL FOR ARTISTS OPENS Online at www.svartfestival.com 2020 Festival Date is August 15th & 16th, 3rd Weekend in August – Save the Date!
Saturday February 8
Grand Opening & Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Noon-1 pm
The Terrace at Scotts Valley 408 Thomas Terrace, SV
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
Wednesday May 6
Multi-Chamber Ribbon Cutting – 75th Anniversary 5:30-7:30 pm
Kennolyn Camp 8400 Glen Haven Rd., Soquel
May (To Be Announced)
Grand Opening & Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 5:30-7:00 pm
Back on Track Cranial Center – Dr. Robert Adams 5435 Scotts Valley Drive Suite B, Scotts Valley
Therapy Works Red Ribbon One Year Anniversary Ceremony
125 Bethany Drive, Bldg B, Suite #101, Scotts Valley
Call the Chamber Today or Visit www.scottsvalleychamber.com
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New Member Spotlight: Loc Art L oc Art is a new app that allows the Santa Cruz community to conveniently shop from its local artists and makers. Everything from painters to potters, designers to drawlers, the app directly connects you to some of the most talented creators in our community. In addition to products, Loc Art is also partnering with local businesses and organizations to host numerous events and classes on a communal calendar, allowing you to connect first-hand with the Santa Cruz art scene. Lastly, you can directly contact your favorite artists to commission a custom, personal project. Nothing compares to a one-of-a-kind piece that was made especially for you. On Loc Art, the details are worked out between artist and client via the in-app chat, and a “job” is created & approved to ensure both parties’ clarity. Loc Art founders Dominic Elkin and
Derick Delucchi both grew up in Santa Cruz, CA. They met as kids playing Little League baseball and went on to become good friends before both graduating from Santa Cruz High School. Having pursued their lives elsewhere, they both felt a certain familiarity with Santa Cruz and found themselves back home. They believe that while the creative community is both incredibly unique and vibrant, it suffers from a difficulty that many people experience when trying to immerse themselves in it. Loc Art is a single, unified platform through which artists and makers can connect to their community. Whether providing a novice a starting off point or giving a collector a more convenient way to add to their collection, Loc Art can make all facets of Santa Cruz art more accessible to everyone. ••• Loc Art is now available to download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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Tax Season is Here!
Year-Round Tax Service located in Camp Evers Shopping Center
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“The Terrace” from page 11 Located in the perfect commute location just 25 minutes to Silicon Valley and 10 minutes to local beaches. Top rated Scotts Valley schools and a great walk score. Storage and parking won’t be a problem with these homes. Each garage has tons of extra storage space and there are at least 38 additional outside parking space for the 19 homes.
passion is baseball. She is a Cal Poly San Luis Obispo alum where she majored in Accounting and Finance. She has been practicing as a CPA since 2004, preparing, individual, trust, partnership and corporate income tax returns since 2001. Heather prides herself in staying current on changing legislation that effect tax laws and identify key tax planning opportunities to minimize current and future tax liabilities. Heather’s reputation with her clients are solid and they know their finances are in good hands. Financial Services Include: • Tax planning & preparation for Individuals, Corporations and Partnerships. • Income tax resolution • Bank Reconciliations
• Sales Tax • Payroll Tax • Preparation of all required business tax reports and filings. • Handling all payroll functions, including quarterly and annual payroll tax reports Heather is also great problem solver and QuickBooks expert who can identify any issues, as well as, educating clients on how to properly set up a company’s books. QuickBooks Services Include: • Bookkeeping • Accounting • Paying bills and managing accounts payable • Handling all payroll functions,
including quarterly and annual payroll tax reports. • Invoicing your customers and posting collections. • Managing accounts receivables. • Providing balance sheets, income statements, ••• Contact Heather for an appointment at 831-438-0237 located in Camp Evers 204 Mt Hermon Road.
Attend the Grand Opening on Saturday, February 8th and see why these homes have been pre-selling! We’re sure you’ll agree that these homes are a cut above the rest. Free food and beverages will be offered from 11:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Terrace at Scotts Valley is located near the corner of Scotts Valley Drive and Bean Creek Road, across from Scotts Valley Middle School.
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City of Scotts Valley Fiscal Emergency: Measure Z
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n early December, the City Council declared a Fiscal Emergency in the City of Scotts Valley and placed a measure, Measure Z, on the March 2020 ballot to increase the local sales tax. The City is asking Scotts Valley voters to raise revenues to avoid deep cuts and maintain core city services, such as our local police force and dispatch, street, storm drain and park maintenance, emergency preparedness, and other general services. The City is in an unstable financial condition due to growing projected deficits that range from $1 million to $3 million annually. To meet the gap, the City projects drawing down its safetynet reserves to meet operating expenses. Within three years, if the deficit is not corrected, the City’s reserves are forecasted to be completely depleted. After that, the City is projected to operate with growing, unsustainable debt reaching nearly $6 million by Fiscal Year 2023/2024, which is nearly half of the total General Fund budget of $12.9 million. Measure Z is being placed before voters to prevent deep cuts and establish a sustainable City budget to support current service levels. Measure Z, if approved, would repeal the existing ½-cent local sales tax and replace it with a 1¼-cent local sales tax, raising the sales
tax from 9% to 9.75%. The tax measure would generate $2 million in new revenues to the City. All funds would remain in the community to support local services. As Board President of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, I believe that the general health of our city is imperative to the general health of our business community. We, as a board voted unanimously at our 2020 Strategic Planning meeting on January 11th to endorse this measure. It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion when it comes to the situation leading to this fiscal emergency. We, as a chamber board are confident that the city had done
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everything in its power to mitigate this situation. There is nothing left to cut, but the city services that will make a noticeably negative impact on the lives of its residents and businesses, should they be reduced or eliminated. We, as a community need to better understand how everything is tied together. The safety of Scotts Valley directly impacts the desirability of families wanting to shop in Scotts Valley, spend time at the parks in Scotts Valley, and raise their kids in Scotts Valley. These, being just a couple of the desirable traits of this community, are all causes of real estate values being at all time highs. Without the services mentioned herein, this amazing community
that many of us call home, will begin to crumble. Let’s also focus on the fact that this increased sales tax will benefit Scotts Valley specifically. While Mount Hermon Road is the third busiest road in the county, many of the travelers on this road will be paying this tax when that make their purchases on their way through town. These taxes will then go directly to upholding the quality of infrastructure that will continue to allow safe and desirable passage through Scotts Valley. Additionally, it is likely inevitable that the sales tax in Scotts Valley will hit the current cap of 9.75%, whether by this measure, or another one from the county or the state. Now is the time to ensure that this increase goes to directly benefiting our local community. Lastly, it would be ideal to spend more time as a Chamber of Commerce, a City, and a Community developing new and innovative ways to bring in greater revenues to allow our town to thrive in the years ahead. These tasks require a lot of teamwork, volunteers, and a healthy starting point. We encourage everyone to band together and get this measure passed so that we can move ahead into this new decade and plan the future of our great community together! — Stephen Hoversten, President, Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce
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LOCAL SPORTS
Valley High Schools Scoreboard Basketball Scotts Valley Girls Record: 10-11 (League: 4-3) Coach: Stu Hurvitz Thu Jan 2 at Terra Nova (Pacifica) W 58-41 Sat Jan 4 at Carlmont (Belmont) L 45-48 Tue Jan 7* vs Santa Cruz L 57-60 Fri Jan 10* vs Soquel W 50-47 Tue Jan 14* at San Lorenzo Valley W 58-26 Wed Jan 15 vs Basis Independent (SJ) W 55-15 Fri Jan 17* vs Harbor W 59-21 Tue Jan 21* at Aptos L 35-66 Fri Jan 24* at Santa Cruz W 51-43 Tue Jan 28* at Soquel L 47-51 Scotts Valley Boys Record: 11-10 (League: 3-4) Coach: Mike Pasquini Fri Jan 3 vs North Monterey County L 43-56 Tue Jan 7* vs Santa Cruz L 42-54 Fri Jan 10* vs Soquel L 43-57 Tue Jan 14* at San Lorenzo Valley W 69-35 Fri Jan 17* vs Harbor W 52-47 Sat Jan 18 at Soledad W 53-38 Tue Jan 21* at Aptos L 40-45 Fri Jan 24* at Santa Cruz L 52-59 Tue Jan 28* at Soquel W 46-45 San Lorenzo Valley Girls Record: 3-14-0 (League: 0-7-0) Coach: Mark Christensen Tue Jan 7* vs Harbor L 38-50
Fri Jan 10* at Santa Cruz L 21-66 Tue Jan 14* vs Scotts Valley L 26-58 Fri Jan 17* at Aptos L 16-70 Tue Jan 21* at Soquel L 26-60 Fri Jan 24* at Harbor L 41-54 Tue Jan 28* vs Santa Cruz L 19-60 San Lorenzo Valley Boys Record: 4-14-0 (League: 0-7) Coach: Russell Gross Thu Jan 2 vs Soledad W 64-58 Sat Jan 4 vs Monte Vista Christian L 38-69 Tue Jan 7* vs Harbor L 50-70 Fri Jan 10* at Santa Cruz L 34-77 Tue Jan 14* vs Scotts Valley L 35-69 Fri Jan 17* at Aptos L 41-74 Tue Jan 21* at Soquel L 52-60 Fri Jan 24* at Harbor L 18-51 Tue Jan 28* vs Santa Cruz L 29-66
San Lorenzo Valley Girls Record: 5-8-1 (League: 1-6-0) Coach: Kellen Coffis Tue Jan 7* vs Harbor W 1-0 Thu Jan 9* at Santa Cruz L 0-1 Tue Jan 14* vs Scotts Valley L 0-4 Thu Jan 16* at Aptos L 0-5 Tue Jan 21* at Soquel L 0-3 Thu Jan 23* at Harbor L 0-1 Tue Jan 28* vs Santa Cruz L 0-3 San Lorenzo Valley Boys Record: 3-7-3 (League: 0-5-2) Coach: Memo Cardenas
Wed Jan 8*vs Harbor L 1-4 Fri Jan 10* at Santa Cruz T 2-2 Sat Jan 11 at Carmel L 0-4 Wed Jan 15* vs Scotts Valley L 0-2 Fri Jan 17* at Aptos L 2-5 Wed Jan 22* at Soquel T 0-0 Fri Jan 24* at Harbor L 0-6 Wed Jan 29* vs Santa Cruz L 0-2 n
Soccer Scotts Valley Girls Record: 3-6-5 (League: 2-2-3) Coach: Al Vandiver Tue Jan 7* vs Santa Cruz T 1-1 Thu Jan 9* vs Soquel T 2-2 Tue Jan 14* at San Lorenzo Valley W 4-0 Thu Jan 16* vs Harbor W 2-0 Tue Jan 21* at Aptos L 1-2 Thu Jan 23* at Santa Cruz L 1-3 Tue Jan 28* at Soquel T 1-1 Scotts Valley Boys Record: 5-5-4 (League: 3-2-2) Coach: Mike Ayers Wed Jan 8* at Santa Cruz T 1-1 Fri Jan 10* vs Soquel T 2-2 Wed Jan 15* at San Lorenzo Valley W 2-0 Fri Jan 17* at Harbor L 0-2 Wed Jan 22* at Aptos W 3-0 Fri Jan 24* at Santa Cruz W 2-1 Wed Jan 29* at Soquel L 0-1
“Poll Workers” from page 10 Poll workers are provided breaks throughout the day. Poll workers are paid $110 for clerks and $150 for inspectors, plus an additional $20 for attending the training class and $30 for the EVS training, if they complete their service at the polls. There are 138 voting precincts for the March 3 Election which are located at schools, churches, parks, libraries, fire stations, local businesses, and other public buildings.
Poll worker duties include attending the appropriate training classes held in advance of the election, setting up the polling place on Election Day, opening the polls, assisting voters, closing the polls, certifying the work completed, and delivering election materials to the election return center. n ••• For more information or to apply please go to www.votescount.com. If you have questions, please contact Lynn Stipes at 831-454-2416, lynn.stipes@santacruz county.us.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Dominican Hospital Awards Grants to Six Local Non-Profit Organizations
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ignity Health Dominican Hospital has awarded nearly $190,000 in grants to six local non-profits through its annual Community Grants Program. Each nonprofit was recognized for providing support to improve quality of life for the Santa Cruz County residents most in need. “Our guiding mission with the Community Grants Program is to ensure we support the most under-served among us, and it couldn’t be done without collaboration,” said Dominican President Nanette Mickiewicz, MD. “We are continually inspired by the ability of these organizations to coordinate and leverage their individual competencies to lift up the neediest in our community.” Grants were awarded to: • Community Bridges: $25,000 for the Wellness Navigation Project, which will increase patient access to healthy food, nutrition education and other services, and will improve clients’ understanding of how to stay healthy. The Wellness Navigation Project will offer mobile health screenings, a lifestyle health class, care transition referrals and food pantry distribution. • Dientes Community Dental Care: $35,000 for collaboration among Dientes, Homeless Persons Health Project and Housing Matters (formerly Santa Cruz Homeless Services Center) to provide dental care (including treatment and prevention), education, screenings and referrals. The goal is to establish a dental home for those experiencing homelessness, so patients receive regular preventative care and avoid dental emergencies. • Monarch Services: $39,645 for case management services for survivors
of human trafficking. Case managers will work with identified partners to address the specific needs of each trafficking survivor. • RotaCare Bay Area – Santa Cruz Free Clinic: $25,000 for the all-volunteer Santa Cruz RotaCare Free Clinic, which provides free health care to vulnerable and under-served populations. Every Tuesday night, RotaCare volunteers turn the dining and meeting rooms of a Live Oak area school facility into a medical clinic. • Teen Kitchen Project: $40,000 to provide 50,000 healthy meals to 1,000 individuals and families in crisis due to a life-threatening illness—particularly those who are low income, lack a support network of family or friends, or do not qualify for other free food service. Teen Kitchen Project engages teens ages 13-18 as volunteers and employees in preparing and packaging meals. • United Way of Santa Cruz County: $25,000 for a collaboration among United Way of Santa Cruz County, Community Bridges, and Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance to provide support services for youth and families to promote health and wellness, college and career readiness, financial stability and community connection. The goal is to increase access to mental health services, workforce development and academic support. n ••• Dominican’s community grants were awarded at a luncheon event on Jan. 22. Since the early 1990s, Dominican Hospital has provided nearly $2.7 million in grants to local community organizations to improve health and wellness in Santa Cruz County.
BUSINESS PROFILE
Breakthrough For Men Helping With Relationships, Grief, Addictions and More By Erin Kelly-Allshouse
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any men struggle with relationship issues, loss, self-worth, anger, addictions and isolation. Breakthrough works on the causes behind these challenges that all men face, and provides life tools for men to help them become better partners, better fathers, better friends, and better men. This is not a quick fix but a community of men dedicated to making real lasting change in the quality of men’s lives through a support program. It is a way to acquire life changing tools and learn to address the causes of an issue and not just treat the symptom. Breakthrough is a non-profit organization founded and created in 1987 by Fred Jealous, a teacher of nonviolent communication, to provide men with skills to free themselves from non-productive, painful, or abusive aspects of their lives. Jealous, also a leader in his community, has empowered hundreds of men to begin to create the lives they have always wanted through education and support in a supportive group-learning setting in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. “This is a great resource for men who want to reassess and enhance the direction of their lives,” said executive director of Breakthrough, Chris Fitz. Fitz completed the program himself in 2013 before becoming executive director of Breakthrough in 2016. Participants of Breakthrough usually find it to be a very compelling, profound experience. According to Fitz, Breakthrough has had a significant to enormous positive impact on the lives of men who have been a part of it. “In my experience, I have met nearly 400 of the graduates and hear men telling me all the time that it has saved their marriage, their relationship with their kids whether young or adult and has dramatically changed their lives for the better if not saved their lives,” he said. “We help men build more deeply
meaningful relationships, starting with the relationship they have with themselves.” For each Breakthrough graduate, they gain the ability to eliminate negative self-images, and to take control of anger, fear, addictions, shame, and hopelessness. Breakthrough graduates discover their true power as men, and begin to realize their full potential as fathers, husbands, partners, friends, and leaders. This is accomplished in a way which respects and honors each man’s uniqueness and personal history, as well as that of the other people in their lives. The Breakthrough Men’s Community Mission is to empower all men to participate fully and confidently in building deeply meaningful relationships and connected lives. The Breakthrough workshop is a guided, life-changing exploration where groups work together, hands-on, to tackle the challenges all men face. The foundation of this is the Breakthrough Men’s Community education program. The natural extension of this commitment brings clear and positive thinking about self, others, and the world; a celebration of uniqueness and a break from restrictive rules imposed by society while creating community support systems and encouraging all people to act as leaders, allies, and advocates. “Fred had a strong belief that the way men are raised in this culture is damaging,” said Fitz. “We are brought up to believe that
boys must sacrifice their humanity to be ‘real men,’ and that the only way to relate to other men is to compete with them. Because of the way we’re raised, there is a lot of distrust in other men.” A major tenet of the program, says Fitz, is that men need the support of other men to heal and regain the humanity that has often been socialized out of them. Another emphasis of the program is that experiencing emotions is a good thing, and it seeks to emulsify the oil-and-water-like relationship between vulnerability and traditional male culture. “Most men coming to Breakthrough are facing a big life challenge, but many others aren’t in crisis and are just looking for deeper meanings, meaningful friendships, and a sense of community,” says Fitz, who emphasizes that Breakthrough isn’t geared just to men who may feel broken in some way. “At Breakthrough, we believe every man can benefit from the program.” Fitz says program graduates include men from all walks of life—their backgrounds, educational and occupational pedigrees are as diverse as their various ethnicities, religions, and sexual orientations. He says the average attendee is between 40 and 45 years old, but adds that there have been graduates as young as 18, all the way up to men in their 70s. A 2008 Blue Shield study on Breakthrough confirmed that the word “transformative” best described the Break-
through experience, and that 91 percent of survey respondents used the words “enormous” or “considerable” to describe the impact that Breakthrough had on their lives. But such transformation comes with a level of time commitment that sets Breakthrough apart from other programs of its kind. The program is 34 weeks long, which is broken up into two 17-week sessions. Each of these sessions has 14 evening classes, two all-day Saturday courses, and one weekend retreat. Most of the work is done in small groups, where participants learn to put the lessons into action. “Breakthrough” page 23
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Your February Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
Your feelings are hard to ignore as February begins. Paying attention to your instincts and unconscious impressions through the month will be important. Believe in your intuition. Mid-month is a time for you to take the initiative. It’s not something you’re all that comfortable doing, but getting ahead now is your best shot at success. You shouldn’t let any negative impressions overshadow any successes you’ve been having late in the month. Everything may not have gone perfect, but that doesn’t mean you didn’t make good decisions. It’s time to look forward.
Aries (March 21-April 20)
It’s not easy making a decision when your intuition is pulling you in multiple directions as the month begins. You may not want to let any opportunity pass you bye, but you’ll have to give each one strong consideration, then finally choose which path to take. You’re in a serious mood mid-month. It’s a good mood, but a serious one. You’re ready to do what needs to be done, and you’re happy to get started or push forward. As February comes to a close, you’ve found your groove and are tackling the latest challenge with vigor and drive, even at the expense of comfort. Whatever else is happening, you’re not lacking motivation!
Taurus (April 21-May 21)
You are in the mood to be pampered as the month begins. You won’t stop doing what needs to be done, but it will be so much more fun if you can manage to encourage others to “lend a hand.” Later in February you’re feeling more boisterous, ready to tackle everything with vigor and stand up and shout your victories. You’re passive mood is over. Time to attack! Late in the month you realize some things got lost in the shuffle. It’s time to buckle down and take care of all those little (and some big) tasks and responsibilities you MAY have let slide earlier in the month.
Gemini (May 22-June 21)
You’re feeling a bit preoccupied early in February, and you may be finding it easy to be sidetracked, but try not to worry. Just because you’re flitting from one thing to another, doesn’t mean you’ll forget to go back to everything … eventually. You’re feeling more focused and motivated mid-month. Now’s the time to buckle down and get those big projects done. Your focus is struggling to stick to one thing again late in the month, but this time it’s more because you can’t stop thinking about everything at once. It would be in your best interest to take a moment to relax, focus, and prioritize your options.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
You’re in a helpful mood early in the month. Everyone around you that needs help feels like family … you can’t resist doing everything you can to make things right. You’re bursting with energy midmonth, making it a perfect time to tackle those projects you thought were too big to handle just days ago. Suddenly, it seems like it’s going to be easy to clear them off your to-do list! Late in February you’re feeling adventurous, and something that normally would be uncomfortable for you to tackle is within your grasp. It’s still not going to be easy, but you know you’re up for the challenge.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)
You’re feeling a bit reserved as the month begins. Not to say you aren’t still ready to meet new people and tackle new ideas, but somehow you are being a bit more subtle in your process. This isn’t a bad thing, it’s just a bit unusual. The future is on your mind mid-February; you know this is a time to make sure all your ducks are in a row. Whether it’s short-term or long-term, this is a good time to make sure everything is in order. Late in the month you’re feeling a bit peevish, but you know its important to be forgiving, even if you’re feeling slighted. Being aggressive — passive or otherwise — won’t help the situation.
Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)
You are feeling a bit off-kilter early in February. If you’re struggling to apply your usually reasonable arguments to a situation, maybe it’s time to try an emotional tact. A creative solution could be just what’s missing. There’s some spare energy in the air mid-month, and its helping you push through to your goals and be understanding to those you’re passing as you do. You’re feeling somewhat pensive late in the month, forcing you to reflect on how things have gone recently. Are you ready to move on, or are there some things you need to put right? The only correct answer is the one that gives you piece of mind.
Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)
You’re not in the most altruistic mood early in the month. If something isn’t working in your favor, you may be a bit more testy than usual. It’s probably going to rub friends, family and co-workers the wrong way. Try not to be too antagonistic if you’re called out. You are feeling much more yourself mid-month, and it’ll be easier to focus and get things done. Also, if you feel any apologies are still owed, this might be a good time to work things out. Late in February you’re feeling a bit detached, making it a good time to interact with others while leaving emotions behind. Not that you feel like anything goes, but you’re less likely to be offended (or get the joke) right now.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
You find yourself hanging in the background early in the month. You’re haven’t completely become a hermit, but you are communicating mostly by text at the moment. There’s a serious feeling in the air mid-February, forcing you to pay attention to what’s happening around you. Now is not the time to be lazy, especially about your life goals. Time to get to work. Late in the month you feel a bit more relaxed about life. It’s not that you want to put everything behind you, but if you were ever going to “play hooky” this seems like the right time.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
There’s an ethereal air around you early in February, making the world seem a bit more like a fantasy. It’s a pleasant feeling, but if it’s keeping you from making an important decision, you may need to buckle down and come back to the real world. Your world is much more in focus mid-month, making it a great time to tackle some of those things on your to-do list you may have let slide earlier. Fantasy is fun, but so is getting things done. You’re feeling creative late in the month, rather than dreamy, and it’s a perfect time for bringing some unique solutions to your tasks.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
Your imagination is fully active early in the month, making it both difficult and a creative challenge to stay focused. You want to get the job done, but it doesn’t have to be a straight-forward answer. Have fun. You’re feeling particularly powerful half-way through the month. Goals and challenges are yours for the taking. But you still don’t have to do any of it by yourself. You’ve got a lot of people in your corner, if you’ll only take the time to notice. Late in February you are feeling much more connected to others, especially those who could use your help, whether its friends, colleagues, pets or children. It’s a nice feeling when they succeed.
Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)
Your creativity is taking over as the month begins, making the new and unexplored extremely attractive — the more complicated the better. Still, your mind is racing, so staying focused might be a bit more difficult that you expect. As long as you don’t forget, you’ll be fine. You’re feeling proud of your accomplishments through the middle of February, and you really want people to know how amazing you’ve been. It’s a tightrope line between seeking praise and boasting, and it’s not an easy one to walk. Try not to ruffle too many feathers. Late in the month is a perfect time to start something new. You’re happy with what you’ve done and you’ve got some good ideas, or have had some given to you. It’s time to be bold!
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SC Shakespeare’s 2020 Season Announced S anta Cruz Shakespeare is thrilled to announce its 2020 summer season, with repertory performances beginning July 7 and running through August 30 at the Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park. Kicking us off, the first show of the season will once again be our non-Shakespeare offering. On the heels of recent farcical successes like The 39 Steps, and Pride and Prejudice, we are so excited to be presenting a play written by the greatest French farceur of all time, Georges Feydeau. Widely acknowledged to be his masterpiece farce, the play is … A Flea in Her Ear a new version of Georges Feydeau’s Farce by David Ives starting July 7, 2020, directed by Melissa Rain Anderson. Called by the late Harold Bloom “the greatest of all Shakespeare’s pure comedies”, this second production and first Shakespeare play will be Twelfth Night directed by Paul Mullins, starting on July 21. Paul Mullins is known to our audiences as the director of Pride and Prejudice, Love’s Labours Lost, and The 39 Steps. The final mainstage show of the season and our second Shakespeare production begins with a shipwreck, though this is one
created by design…more specifically by the magic of Prospero’s tempest. The Tempest starts August 4 toying with art and its limitations, and asks an important question to everyone in this community and beyond: what is the true cost of releasing anger? Artistic Director Mike Ryan will be making his Santa Cruz Shakespeare directing debut at the helm of this production. Artistic Director Mike Ryan frames the season by saying, “All of our 2020 plays center around someone (or someones) who are shipwrecked, sometimes physically, sometimes emotionally, and sometimes in both ways. These stories ask questions about how we find our way past disaster, impotence, and emotional stagnancy to find fertile ground in renewed joy, love, and hope.” SCS will soon announce it’s Fringe show and Fringe expanded free readings and will continue its “Free Youth Ticket” program, which offers those 18 and under, accompanied by a paying adult, a free groundling ticket to Twelfth Night. n ••• Member ticket pre-sale is on May 1 and general ticket sales go on May 15. A calendar will be online soon!
CYT Santa Cruz presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Original Cinderella
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hristian Youth Theater Santa Cruz returns to Crocker Theater with the charming family musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This tale of impossible things becoming possible, with magic thrown in, and what happens when we follow our hearts, will hit the stage the weekend of Feb 14-16. Originally presented on television in 1957 (starring Julie Andrews), the music of Richard Rodgers is beloved, and will be performed by an orchestra in this production. The cast, ages 8-18, have been
rehearsing since November for this special Valentine’s weekend show. Director and CYT Artistic Director Angelic Navarro has a vision that will bring the classic beauty of the story to life. Vocal Director Dr. Dehner specializes in teaching technique. Choreographer Melanie Useldinger brings her expertise to light in beautiful numbers including a waltz. n ••• Tickets available now at cytsantacruz.org and Cabrillovapa.com
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hat can be more fundamental to one’s life experience then being healthy? Certainly, most people would put getting in shape and becoming healthier at the top of their list of New Year’s Resolutions and I’m guessing many of you are already familiar with what it takes to achieve and maintain a healthy body. However, the closer you get to the subject the more difficult it becomes … because there are so many different voices, protocols and diets to choose from … what to do? Which way to go? Is there a solution that seems to be the best for most people? I believe there is. If your goal is to get healthier and perhaps lose some weight, there is one “diet” that keeps popping up and when you look at it, you know instinctively that it makes the most sense. Here it is: To experience peak health — start eating a “whole food, plantbased diet.” You’ve heard this before. It’s becoming “common knowledge”. This diet is the same as the anti-inflammatory diet. It’s the same diet that lowers your blood pressure and eliminates heart disease and this “diet” when accepted as a lifestyle will heal most chronic diseases including autoimmune diseases and even
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type II diabetes! This is a “miracle diet” that will turn back time on your physical body and help you to lose unwanted excess weight and restore vitality from the inside out. This is now proven science. The whole-food, plant-based diet emphasizes plant-based foods while minimizing animal products and processed “foodlike substances and fillers”. Some people call this “flexitarian” because it is more of a lifestyle (versus diet) that allows for some flexibility when it comes to adding a limited amount of fish, meat and dairy to the mix. I like that. For me, it makes it easier and more interesting to create a lifestyle around these parameters. The emphasis will always be on the plants while minimizing the meat. How powerful is this miracle diet? It’s been proven that most health related suffering can be eliminated in a matter of weeks. The problem: Most chronic disease is brought on by our consistent daily choices, bad habits and life-sapping lifestyles. Thousands of medical studies have demonstrated this fact over and over again. “It’s your diet and lifestyle that is making you fat and sick”. If you are still reading this column, I’d like to believe it’s because you know
the truth and you want to be free of your chronic sickness and suffering. But how can one get out of a rut that’s taken a lifetime to create and it feels like the rut is so deep now that it’s hard to see anyway out? Think… The first step is recognizing the problem, facing it and deciding that you are going to take control over it. For some, it takes hitting bottom physically before we’re forced to look up and see the light.
The light in this case is living a healthy, disease free vial existence. If you are taking a handful of prescription drugs or you have gained enough weight to be considered “obese” then you have hit bottom and should be looking up… and looking up for some literal answers. So, be encouraged! Feeling bad and uncomfortable is a good place to start your healing. “Wilkins” page 23
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8. *South Korean black comedy thriller 9. Image in an Orthodox church 10. Soaks in rays 11. The old college one 13. With numerous veins 14. Backless sofa 19. Campaign trail gathering 22. Coach’s talk 23. Diminished 24. Open-mouthed DOWN 25. Relating to a gene Reply to a captain 26. Garbage in, garbage *Renée Zellweger’s out role 27. Primo, on Italian Away from wind menu Dub again 28. What tailor shops do *Movie with most 29. *He won an Oscar 2020 Oscar nominafor role in a Scorsese tions movie First cradles 32. *Oscar-winning writer *Oscar-winners Gore, Julius Epstein to Fonda and Cameron Oscar-winning writer did this talk, pl. Philip Epstein
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Tuesdays WRITING/DISCUSSION MEETING 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Hwy One and THE MONTEREY SYMPHONY The Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you Freedom Blvd) love music and want to be involved, please call (831) Do you have a problem with food? Please check out our free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution. 646-8511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org for All teens and adults welcome! more info. For current times and locations of other meetings: www. santacruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our Hotline at (831) ONGOING EVENTS 429-7906. Daily BINGO SANTA CRUZ ‘USED’ BOOKSHOP 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. BINGO EVERY TUESDAY. Buy-in begins at $21. The Snack Bar is open with goodies and dinner specials.
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Tuesdays & Wednesdays SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPS 10 am- 3 pm 2710 Chanticleer Ave. Santa Cruz Grey Bears: Every Monday and Friday is $10-a-bag Monarch Services offers a safe space to meet other survivors of domestic violence, sexual book sale. Fill up a shopping bag with books for assault, and human trafficking survivors, and to only $10! Thousands of titles for $1.50 or less: listen or share experiences. Childcare provided cookbooks, gardening, sci-fi, mysteries, classics on site. and all sorts of fiction and nonfiction. Non-profit Spanish – Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Servicios Grey Bears has served our community for 45 years. Grey Bears provides recycling services and accepts Monarca, 233 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville (831) 722-4532 books and other donations for our thrift stores. English – Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monarch Proceeds benefit our Brown Bag Program, distributing nutriServices, 1590 Seabright Avenue, SC (831) 425tious food to 3,900 seniors every week. 4030 For more information, visit www.monarchscc.org Weekdays CASA ORIENTATIONS TO BECOME Tuesdays & Thursdays ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN FREE PILATES CLASSES AT TEMPLE BETH EL CASA empowers volunteers to directly influence 10 a.m., Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Rd., Aptos life-changing decisions affecting children in Please join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am foster care. Court appointed special advocates are in the social hall at Temple Beth El in Aptos (3055 everyday people that, with just a few hours a week Porter Gulch Rd) for a lively and challenging 60 can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has minute Pilates Strength Class. The classes are free been abused or neglected. and everybody is welcome. Donation are welcome. More info www.casaofsantacruz.org or call 831-761-2956 For more information https://www.tbeaptos.org x102 Wednesdays Second Mondays ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ 1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. 7-8:30 p.m., Quaker Meeting House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Cruz 2nd & 4th Wednesdays: 2-3:30 p.m. Parents of a child who died at any age, from any Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Street, Ste L2, SC cause, any length of time ago, are invited to join The If you have a family member who has been Compassionate Friends of SC for our monthly grief diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related support meeting. Opening circle followed by smaller dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you connection groups. an opportunity to find out more about available comGrief materials available. Bereaved grandparents munity resources, learn from others who are going and adult siblings are also welcome. Non-religious. through similar experiences, and obtain additional Visit www.tcfsantacruz.com or call 831.332.9893 for more educational materials. information. Our evening Santa Cruz caregiver support group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, and our Mondays & Tuesdays afternoon Santa Cruz caregiver support group meets WOMENCARE ARM-IN-ARM on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. No fee. Open to family members. 12:30 - 2 p.m. For more information about this and other support groups in WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for the area, please call 800.272.3900 women with advanced, recurrent and metastatic cancers. Meets weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with Second Wednesdays a separate meeting every First and Third Tuesday every month. SANTA CRUZ SONS IN RETIREMENT Registration required. Call 457-2273 for more information and MONTHLY MEETING to register. No cost to attend. Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. www.womencaresantacruz.org This statewide group of retired men invites you to be 20 / February 2020 / Scotts Valley Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com
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Second and Fourth Thursdays CABRILLO HOST LIONS CLUB MEETINGS Second and Fourth Wednesdays 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road. WELLNESS ON THE CANCER JOURNEY Want to make a difference in our community? Join the 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza Cabrillo Lions Club twice every month and see what you Learn how to safely support your body and emotions can do to help in Santa Cruz County. through the journey of Cancer — from diagnosis Please RSVP cabrillolions@gmail.com to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and recovering well from surgery. We’ll address nausea, Fridays low energy, weakness, digestion, immune support, NAR-ANON SCOTTS VALLEY grief, stress and more. Feel free to bring your partner 6:30 p.m., Camp Recovery Center (Bison Center Room), 3192 or care team to this free class. Please come fed; Glen Canyon Road, Scotts Valley. water is available. Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Eventbrite — and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254-3270 to Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are RSVP. Address given upon registration receipt. going through similar problems, talk about how they cope and find recovery. ADHD SUPPORT GROUP To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos to our website at www.nar-anon.org. The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD hosts monthly support group meetings for anyone DROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT who would like to learn more about ADHD or has 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, two locations: questions or concerns. Come share with those who 940 Disc Dr., SV • 85 Nielson St., Watsonville understand. Hospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a drop-in grief Second Wednesdays’ meeting is for parents of support group for adults grieving the death of a family children, teens, and young adults with ADHD. The member or a friend. This group is a place where you group for adults with ADHD, spouses, partners of can share stories, learn tools for coping, and receive someone with ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays of support from people who care. every month. For more information, please call (831) 430-3000. PreJudy Brenis: jbbrenis@comcast.net, or call 831-818-9619. registration is required. 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 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.
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.
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 FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at OF SANTA CRUZ caller4u@att.net 10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street This is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club LUCKY STEPPERS MODERN SQUARE DANCE meets to study the life, works and times of William 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Shakespeare. Members share group readings and Selva Beach, CA 95076 insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in It’s fun and easy to do! Friendship put to music; family his plays and writings. friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Night at our For more information please call 831-684-2832 new home in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) Saturdays For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at PILLS ANONYMOUS (PA) (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net. 8 a.m., Sutter Hospital, 2025 Soquel Ave The purpose of PA is to provide a safe, secure, and SAN LORENZO COMMUNITY supportive place for people who are addicted to pills BAND PRACTICE SESSIONS who want to get off of them. PA is offered all over the 7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley High School Band Room (F-1) world. The San Lorenzo Valley Community Band meets every For questions, please contact Gary at (831)801-9578 or Kristin Thursday at SLV High School. Dues are $30 a semester. at (831)345-6515
COMMUNITY CALENDAR executive director Chris Fitz. “Invite your friends and come talk, man to man! Our grads say they have become better men, better tools, better lives – free, alive, whole, happy.” At the introductory meeting, men will have a chance to meet the group leaders and other interested men as well as having any questions regarding content, schedules and finances addressed. “Bring all your questions, curiosity, interest, hopes and doubts,” Fitz said. Contact Chris Fitz at chrisfitz@breakthroughformen.org or cell 831-261-2010
ONGOING EVENTS CONT. 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. 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
Friday February 7 FIRST FRIDAY: FANTASTIC FUNGI 5 – 7 p.m., Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Join us every first Friday of the month for free opportunities to engage with our local natural history. Whether celebrating a new exhibit or bringing together community members to share their expertise, these events are always free and open to the public. Enjoy free admission throughout the day, with special events from 5-7 p.m. www.santacruzmuseum.org
44TH BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL Thursday February 20 thru Sunday February 23 7 – 10 p.m., Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz Get off the beaten path and explore the edge of believable with exhilarating stories from the 44th Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival (4 Shows/2 Programs). Stand on the highest peaks, paddle through the coldest waters and be a part of the gripping adventures. From exploring remote landscapes to adrenaline-fueled action sports, films selected for the 2019/2020 World Tour are sure to captivate and amaze you, as it travels to more than 40 countries worldwide. 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. Schedule and Tickets available online or in person at the Bicycle Trip (1001 Soquel Ave. SC) cash only please. Visit recreation.ucsc.edu for more information.
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 dinner club events will be held in several homes throughout Santa Cruz County where members NAR-ANON SANTA CRUZ enjoy gourmet meals, fine wine and conversation. 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter Room), Joining the club provides a great opportunity to 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz cook, to entertain, and to meet locals that share Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families your interests. and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Learn more about the SC Dinner Club and the fun we Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are have by contacting Rhonda Mills at info@SantaCruz going through similar problems, talk about how they DinnerClub.com cope and find recovery. To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go Third Sunday of Every Month to our website at www.nar-anon.org. SCIENCE SUNDAY Starts at 1 p.m., 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, 95060 RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS MEETING Seymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public 10:30 a.m.–noon, Sutter Maternity, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every SC month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and RCA is a 12 step group for couples. Our primary easy-to-understand format, with up-to-date photos, purpose is to stay committed in loving and video, and discussion. intimate relationships and to help other couples Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info achieve freedom from dysfunctional relationships. visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu All couples are welcome whether married or partnered. Some of us are new in our coupleships DATED EVENTS and seek to build intimacy together. We have all found help in Recovering Couples Anonymous. Saturday February 1 For more information visit our website: https://santacruzrca.org LIGHT IT UP BLUE GALA or email us at rcasantacruz@yahoo.com 5 p.m., Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Sunroom, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BIBLE STUDY Join us for a night of glamour and dancing at our 9:45 a.m: Bible Study • 11 a.m.: Worship annual fund raiser celebrating the efforts of Autism 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos Family Network Santa Cruz. Your reservations will First Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their provide a buffet dinner and allow participation in bible study and worship every Sunday. raffles, a silent auction and plenty of dancing with Call (831) 688-5842 for more info DJ entertainment. Group reservations recommended, formal attire appreciated. First Sunday of Every Month Cost: $75 per person / $45 under 12 years. $600 for SANTA CRUZ DINNER CLUB EVENT event table of 8. $1000 Premier Table Sponsorship. 5 p.m., various member homes throughout county Visit www.autismfnsc.com for tickets and more Love to cook, entertain and socialize? Our information.
Tuesday February 4 and Tuesday February 18 INTRO NIGHT: BETTER MEN, BETTER TOOLS, BETTER LIVES 6:45-9 p.m., St Phillips Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Road in Scotts Valley Many Santa Cruz County men have said they’d like to be a better father, husband, partner or friend — but they’re just not sure where to start! However, thousands of men have been able to gain more deeply meaningful relationships and live happier lives, through the area’s non-profit Breakthrough program. More than 2000 local men have graduated from the program since its inception on the Central Coast in 1987. Men interested in making 2020 a better year are invited to come to a free, public “Intro Night” from 6:45-9 p.m. on February 4 and February 18 at St Phillips Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Road in Scotts Valley. Men can learn more about Breakthrough, and register for the intro night, on the group’s website, breakthroughformen.org. “Breakthrough is a community of men dedicated to making real changes in the quality of men’s lives,” said Breakthrough
Sunday February 9 BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS 8 a.m.-Noon, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 N Big Trees Park Rd, Felton Join birder extraordinaire Jim Williams for a tranquil morning filled with our little flying friends! Learn about the birds in our park, receive a Henry Cowell RSP birding brochure, and begin your career as an energized birder! Make sure to bring water, comfortable footwear, and a keen eye and/or ears! Meet in the main Henry Cowell parking lot located off Highway 9. Visit www.thatsmypark.org for more information.
Friday February 14 thru Sunday February 16 ELEPHANT SEAL WEEKEND CELEBRATION 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz This Valentine’s Day weekend, explore the fascinating world and interesting adaptions of northern elephant seals during a special weekend celebration. Unique pop-up exhibits will reveal natural history, migration strategies, and allow visitors to become citizen scientists (helping out UC Santa Cruz researchers). As a citizen scientist, learn about elephant seals, sea lion and sea birds that visit Ano Nuevo Island, and important natural reserve north of Santa Cruz; then analyze drone photos to identify and count different types of animals that visit the island. Top the weekend of with February Science Sunday speaker Dr. Roxanne Beltran who will provide insight into her life as a scientist as well as exciting facts about elephant seals. Special Valentine’s-themed arts and crafts are offered throughout the weekend. Visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu for more information. n
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ater regularly is recognized as our most valuable natural resource. Everything else is in second place, for without water, we won’t last long as a society. We in the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley watersheds are being challenged today to formulate a sustainable water plan for the future, and that plan needs to be done by January 2022. That seems like a way off, but there’s a lot of work to do, with a cooperative effort, to make that timeline. This plan will be formulated by the Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency (SMGWA), one of several such agencies established by state legislation in 2014. You may have read recently about the Mid-County Water Agency that is threatened by saltwater intrusion recently completing its plan. The bad news, you might say,
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is that the state again is shoving something down the throat of local government. The good news is that the state gave local governments — who know best about their own water challenges — time and authority to develop the plan. If we don’t meet the requirements, the state will step in and do the plan itself. SMGWA — a 34-square mile basin which is comprised of well owners, the cities of Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley Water Districts and Mount Hermon — for the past few years has been compiling data and identifying preliminary options to address future needs in the watershed. Recently, SMGWA heard from consultant Dave Ceppos and others about the projects and management actions which need to be addressed on our path to completing a long-range sustainable water plan. It’s no easy task, with climate change, possible droughts, increasingly intense storms, and
more being part of the discussion before a five-year plan that would be reviewed every year is finalized. Another point of good news: Ceppos said that of all the groundwater agencies he is dealing with in California, SMGWA has the most promise in providing an integrated, consolidated, agreeable plan for the future of its watershed. As evidenced by the SMGWA membership, there are a lot of straws (not plastic, of course) being placed in our groundwater water. The decision we make on our water oversight is as important as any we will make for our future. I’m confident that with a lot of work we will succeed in coming up with a plan that fills our needs while protecting our watershed. The next SMGWA meeting is 5:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Scotts Valley City Council Chamber, 1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley. n ••• As always, please contact my office at bruce.mcpherson@santacruzcounty.us or 831-454-2200 if you have questions or need assistance.
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Rajah the Lapdog (?!?)
ajah (#A265775) is a 1 year old Pit Bull who came to the Shelter when her family could no longer care for her. Rajah is a big goofball who thinks she is a lap dog. While she takes a little bit of time to meet new people, once she does, she is smitten with her new friends! Rajah is looking for a family where she can be the only dog and where her new family can work with her on her dog to dog skills. Come see why staff and volunteers love Rajah! To adopt your new friend, visit one of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter locations, or their website at www.scanimalshelter. org. n
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••• Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: Santa Cruz Location (Public Entrance): 1001 Rodriguez St., Santa Cruz, 95062 Hours: Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Watsonville Location: 580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076 Hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 12-1) Closed on Sunday SCCAS Main line: 831-454-7200. Animal Control: 831-454-7227. After-Hours Emergency: 831-471-1182
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“Wilkins” from page 19 Most human beings insist on learning the hard way. Wisdom is illusive. It seems we need to feel pain first, then we are motivated to do what’s necessary. Are you feeling pain from your current physical condition? Great! This could be the beginning of a rebirth that you desperately need. Focus, get to the place where you can honestly say “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!” Remember, millions of people have made the change you are considering. It can be done! You might start with something small and easy. If your goal is to lose weight, start by cutting out bread all kinds. Skip the cookies, cake and twinkies…try that for a week. Like a recovering alcoholic, take it one day at a time. The motivation becomes available when you leverage the pain and suffering you are currently experiencing. Your body is trying to get your attention! Listen to what it’s saying… ”Help me…I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired!” You don’t have to make a 180 degree
“Breakthrough” from page 17 “Practice makes perfect, and it takes time to rewire the neural pathways so we can live our lives differently,” says Fitz. He emphasizes the importance of taking one’s time and going slowly, providing men with the support to practice things like affirmations, identifying triggers with issues like anger addiction, and taking time and space to contemplate and reflect. Breakthrough is a nonprofit organization, and tuition is on a sliding scale. “No willing participant has ever been turned away for financial reasons in 30 years,” Fitz says. Many of these referrals are given by women, who, he said, have a more instinctual understanding of the benefits a support community can provide. “ Women get right away what we’re all about,” says Fitz, adding that a similar program called Breakfree was created for women. The course’s teachings come from a variety of approaches and disciplines. “We are not affiliated with any religion, but participants often say that the teachings fall in line with their own spiritual beliefs,” Fitz said. “We don’t see ourselves as doing therapy or counseling. Guys in the program learn how to listen and learn how to be listened to, sometimes for the first time in their lives, especially without anyone trying to fix you.” Each year, 80 to 120 men complete the Breakthrough Workshop. At least 40% of those men come to us through therapist referrals. Our workshop is well respected among the community of local therapists
change overnight. You just need to know where you are going and then keep your mind on the goal. It takes time to turn a large cruise ship around, but they do it and so can you. Your final destination is to be living a happy, pain free life filled with energy. I recommend the miracle diet and lifestyle mentioned above. The whole food, plant-based way of life leads to the best of all possible worlds physically, emotionally and spiritually. We are still in the first few weeks of the new year. It’s a perfect time to set new vital health goals. Make the decision — this minute — to be your very best self! “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”…Be wise and take this first step: make the decision for your health now! n ••• John Wilkins, Author of To Thine Own Health Be True and Founder and CEO of “Our Passion For Health”, a non-profit public health organization dedicated to providing public health solutions for the betterment of mankind. For further encouragement go to www.our passionforhealth.org Send your questions and comments to: john@ourpassionforhealth.org
with the other 60 percent being referred by word-of-mouth. “We hope to gain a big following in Santa Cruz, we want to prosper in other areas because profound change can happen in Breakthrough,” Fitz said. The Santa Cruz course will be held at the Monterey Coast Preparatory School in Scotts Valley on March 10. Visit breakthroughformen.org for more information. The success of the Breakthrough Workshop is largely based on a mindful approach to compassionately listening to ourselves and each other. We create a safe, warm, accepting environment where attendees are invited to relax, experience what is going on inside, and express whatever thoughts, feelings, and responses arise in regard to something they wish to explore. Each person is allotted about 20 minutes to share in this way. Principles and techniques of mindfulness and compassionate reflective listening are modeled and briefly explained for the benefit of newcomers. Anyone is welcome to attend, so long as they are willing to listen to others without interrupting and keep what others share confidential. ••• Breakthrough Men’s Workshop Tuesday Classes March 10 thru Aug 11 St. Philip’s Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Dr. ttend a free introductory meeting to learn more about the Breakthrough educational workshops or contact chrisfitz@ breakthroughformen.org Breakthroughformen.org
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