How Inclusive Are You?

To learn how to foster inclusivity, here is some suggested reading from Tricia Montalvo Timm of Scotts Valley: • “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting

Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other

Tricia Montalvo Timm is the former General Counsel and Executive Sponsor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Looker Data Sciences, Inc.

Conversations about Race” by Beverly

Daniel Tatum, PhD • “Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, and Do” by Jennifer Eberhart, PhD • “How to Be an Anti-Racist” by Ibrahim

X. Kendi • “So You Want to Talk About Race” by

Ijeoma Oluo • “me and white supremacy” by Layla F.

Saad • “White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for

White People to Talk about Racism” by

Robin DiAngelo • “Waking Up White, and Finding

Myself in the Story of Race” by Debby

Irving • “The Sum of Us: What Racism Cost

Everyone and How We Can Prosper

Together” by Heather McGhee •••

Tricia Montalvo Timm is the former General Counsel and Executive Sponsor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Looker Data Sciences, Inc. where she led the company in a $2.6 billion acquisition by Google. She is currently a board member and investor and has a passion for creating spaces of belonging.

“SLVWD” from page 10

We are especially excited to start the reconstruction of the Fall Creek Fish ladder and the replacement of a major pipeline along Quail Hollow Road. We have seen crucial planning documents adopted by the board of directors.

The Urban Water Management Plan, Water System Master Plan, Fire Management Plan, Forest Management Plan, and the Emergency Response Plan, all adopted in 2021 to guide the district. In 2022 the district will increase the number of “smart meters” in its system, allowing customers to monitor their water consumption and add online video chat to make connecting with customer service more efficient.

The district also started work on consolidating with three small water mutual companies, Forest Springs (128 connections) Bracken Brae (24 connections) and Big Basin Water (500 connections and outside the SLV Water District sphere of influence) — all severely impacted in the CZU wildfire.

A state grant of $3.2 million was awarded to the district to move the consolidation of Forest Springs and Bracken Brae mutuals forward. Further grant funding for the consolidation of Big Basin Water Co. is being explored by district staff.

The district is committed to providing a safe, reliable water supply for everyone we serve. We look forward to continuing progress on infrastructure upgrades and recovery in 2022.

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Completed in 2021

• 2020 Pipeline (California Dr, Middle Dr,

Beverly Dr, Fern Dr & Reynolds Dr) • Lompico tanks replaced (Kaski, Lewis, &

Madrone) • Riverside Grove booster station, fireresistant roof (CZU) • Little Lyon, interior & exterior recoating (CZU) • Lyon Complex, new piping underground (CZU, Lyon/Big Steel/Little Lyon tanks) • Foreman intake rehab & pipe to Lyon water treatment plant (CZU) • Harmon Creek, removing stream choke point to mitigate potential debris flow (CZU) • Hazardous tree removal (CZU) • Alta Via, temporary pipeline replacement (CZU)

Slated for 2022 • Fall Creek fish ladder rebuild to improve salmon passage • Pipeline replacements to improve fire flow (Orman Rd, Hermosa Ave, Juanita Woods,

Zayante Dr) • 2021 FEMA pipeline replacement (CZU,

Harmon St, Ridge Dr, Alta Via Drive) • Eckley Booster pump station replacement (CZU) • Blue Ridge Tank (replace redwood tank with steel to be fire resilient) • Quail Hollow, Replace main to provide fire flow & improve distribution system flow • Brookdale tank rehab (painting & coating) • Redwood Park, upgrading redwood tank to bolted steel & pipeline extension • Alta Via, permanent pipeline replacement (CZU) • Glen Arbor Bridge south water main replacement • Lyon Access Road (CZU) • Huckleberry Island , replace main • San Lorenzo River Bridge and King’s

Creek Bridge main replacements • Brookdale, Re-route viaduct pipeline along Highway 9 • Foreman Creek, Stabilize slope (CZU) • Foreman Creek electrical construction (CZU) • Lyon zone, Replace mainline at Hwy 236,

Boulder Brook Drive to Boulder Creek •••

Editor’s note: To view a report by Environmental Working Group on tap water across the U.S., see https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/

The 1940s

ACROSS

1. Decree 6. *U.S./U.S.S.R.’s cold one 9. Harry Potter’s mark 13. Syrup flavor 14. ____ Khan 15. Bird of prey’s nest 16. Lieu 17. H+, e.g. 18. Bashful or Happy 19. *”1984” author

George 21. *Best-selling pop artist Bing 23. Writer ____ Monk

Kidd 24. Genghis or Kubla 25. Cranberry habitat 28. Not nice 30. Saddle holders 35. *Boris Karloff’s movie

“The ____,” pl. 37. Actress Barrymore 39. Asian goat antelope 40. Supernatural life force 41. Seethes 43. South African antelope 44. Cook from above 46. Rotisserie part 47. Not odd 48. Italy in Italian 50. What snob puts on 52. .0000001 joule 53. Sound of a dropped tome 55. Beer acronym 57. *____ Doctrine, U.S. foreign policy 60. *”How Green Was My ____” 63. Another word for nutria 64. Ciao in the U.S. 66. Trip guide 68. Surveyor’s maps 69. Afflict 70. Will alternative 71. Additionally 72. Nucleic acid 73. Term of endearment

DOWN

1. Emergency acronym 2. *1949 international org. 3. Copycat 4. Chicken feet 5. Christian hymn (2 words) 6. Graveside sound 7. Gone by 8. TV’s Yellowstone, e.g. 9. Uses a Singer 10. Underwater hermit 11. Ethereal 12. Gridiron official, for short 15. Apollo Creed’s son 20. City in northern

England 22. Old towel, e.g. 24. Rollerskater’s protector (2 words) 25. *Disney’s 1942 orphan 26. Abstractionism using optical illusion 27. Kind of salami 29. Crafts’ companion 31. Network of nerves 32. Treasure collection 33. Dreamer? 34. *Popular music style 36. Ship canvas 38. *1939-1945 42. Parallel grooves 45. Acid turns it red 49. “Bingo!” 51. Daryl Hannah’s 1984 movie 54. Open up 56. In spite of the fact, arch. 57. Church sound 58. Swedish shag rugs 59. Plotting 60. Velum, pl. 61. Zeal 62. New Haven University 63. IRS employee? 65. Yang’s opposite 67. Canny

FELTON LIBRARY ACTIVITIES

Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) Second Sunday of the month, 2–4 p.m. Knitting @ the Library Every Monday, 12:30–2 p.m. In-Person Tech Help Every Monday, 2–4 p.m. Reading in the Redwoods Book Group Fourth Wednesday, 6–7:30 p.m. Board in the Library Second Saturday, 12–5 p.m. Teen Zine Club Second and fourth Sunday, 12–1:30 p.m. Homework Help Every Tuesday 3–5 p.m.

John Schneider, a credentialed teacher (multiple subject), is available to assist students up to grade 12 with homework. He will work with students to reinforce skills learned in class and help to build confidence. If your student needs help with math, writing an essay, or re-sponse to literature, he can provide support.

April 9: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Felton Library Friends will collaborate with Jay Ryan, an intern at Coastal Watershed, to remove invasives such as blackberry, thistle, and broom from the section of Bull Creek flowing through the Felton Discovery Park next to the li-brary. About 30 volunteers are needed. The goal is to improve the health of the creek. Fel-ton Library Friends will provide refreshments. Volunteers help keep the native plants in the park thriving through work parties the first Saturday of each month.

BRAVER ANGELS WORKSHOPS

March 5,12, 19, 26, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Polarization is a problem in America. Many of us avoid or dread political conversations with friends or family members whose politics differ from our own. Or we use language that makes it worse.

Are you interested in finding ways to help reduce hostility between Democrats and Republicans?

Braver Angels, a grassroots organization active in all 50 states aims to bridge the partisan divide via online workshops. These no-cost gatherings teach skills for respectful conversations that clarify differences without demeaning, and skills to disagree while searching for common ground.

Workshops are slated for four Saturdays. Pick a date that works for you and register at https://tinyurl.com/ braver-angels-signup. Participants can take a survey as part of a research study and earn a $10 gift card upon completion.

SENIOR OUTREACH

Family Service Agency Senior Outreach offers free one-on-one counseling for people 55 and over via the phone, Skype or Zoom. Counselors are experienced.

In-person counseling has been suspended to prevent Covid-19 spread.

Groups for men and women will be restarted as soon as possible, with a women’s group starting in February. Dates are not available due to the changing Covid situation.

Hopes are to restart peer training, for which there is a waiting list. To express interest in participating, call Barbara Salata, 831-459-9351 ext. 206, who will return your call in 24 hours.

SUPPORT FOR MOTHERS OF SURVIVORS

Survivors Healing Center is offering online women’s support groups and mothers of survivors of childhood sexual abuse support group. The goals are to empower through a healing process and prevent sexual abuse of children and youth.

Have a virtual or live event you want to promote? Send your information to info@cyber-times.com by March 28

You are not alone. You are not to blame. More information: (831) 423-7601 or www.survivorshealing center.org

STARTUP CHALLENGE MONTEREY BAY ENTRY DEADLINE

The deadline to enter your idea in the 2022 Startup Challenge Monterey Bay is March 7.

Workshops for contestants will be led by CSU Monterey Bay’s Institute for Innovation and Economic Development Executive Director, Dr. Brad Barbeau, via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, and Thursday, March 3.

Register at https://startupchallengemb.com/ prepare-to-compete/

The qualifying round takes place April 8 and the finals are in May.

Startup Challenge is an annual competitive business accelerator for new businesses that teaches, coaches, mentors, networks, and connects entrepreneurs to the knowledge and resources they need to succeed in the marketplace.

The Challenge is open to new businesses based in Monterey, San Benito, or Santa Cruz counties, operating for less than two years. There are divisions for Main Street businesses, Venture businesses, Social Ventures and students. Judging is based on identifying a problem and a solution, revenue and go-to-market strategy, and competition, to name a few.

Benefits include making connections with potential investors and perfecting your pitch. Finalists receive cash prizes, mentoring opportunities and additional workshops. Enter at https://startupchallengemb.com/

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES

The Red Cross blood supply remains vulnerable as doctors begin to resume elective surgeries postponed by the Covid-19 Omicron variant. To make an appointment to give blood, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or download the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Those who give March 1-31 will receive a $10 e-gift card, thanks to Fanatics. And they will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to the 2022 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Los Angeles.

Local donation sites:

March 5: From 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — Highlands Park Senior Center/San Lorenzo Valley, 8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond.

March 12: From 8 a.m.-1 p.m. — Twin Lakes Church, 2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos.

March 15: From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley, 85 Nielson St., Watsonville.

HELP FOR LOCAL EMPLOYERS

A coalition of local governments and nonprofits in Santa Cruz County has launched the Behind Every Employer initiative.

This is a business resource network for local employers interested in workforce and other local business services.

Behind Every Employer Santa Cruz County connects businesses needing assistance recruiting talent, identifying needed workforce training, consulting about challenges facing a busi-ness, finding information about the local market and locating needed financing.

Behind Every Employer is a project of Workforce Santa Cruz County, the County of Santa Cruz; the cities of Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Capitola and Scotts Valley; the Santa Cruz Small Business Development Center and El Pajaro Community Development Corp. For information: https://behindeveryemployer.org/santa- cruz/

MAH EXHIBITIONS

Thurs. thru Sun., Noon-6 p.m., 705 Front St., Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History presents two exhibitions.

Jan. 14–May 15: Atmosphere, an exhibition by artist and filmmaker Enid Baxter Ryce featuring paintings and soundscapes that explore the phenomena of Monterey Bay’s fog and atmospheric rivers. Ryce’s work will be exhibited with collections of archival photos, an interactive musical sculpture, and fog collectors created in collaboration with historian Dr. William Cowan, musician Lanier Sammons, sculptor Natalie Jenkins, and scientist Dan Fernandez.

Jan. 21–March 20: Rydell Visual Art Fellowship exhibition, honoring the legacy of local philanthropists Roy and Frances Rydell and featuring the 2020-2021 Rydell Visual Arts Fund recipients: Printmaker and illustrator Ann Altstatt; sculptor and designer Marc D’Estout; choreographer Cid Pearlman; and photographer Edward Ramirez. Presented in partnership with Community Foundation Santa Cruz County. Suggested admission: General, $10; students / teachers / veterans, $8, free for members and children under 5.

SCOTTS VALLEY SENIOR CENTER

Open Mon.–Thurs., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Closed every 4th Friday. 370 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley. A book club has been meeting on Fridays via Zoom; the book for March is The Reporter who Knew Too Much, and April is The Elephant Whisperer.

The spring bocce league begins April 4. You must be a member of the Senior Center to en-ter. Registration is noon to 2 p.m. March 8 and 10. For questions, call Susan Taylor 831-461-9301.

Other available activities: American Mah Jong, Chinese Mah Jong, line dancing, pinochle and yoga. Annual Membership: $20 (July 1–June 30). Information: 831-438-8666.

CULTIVATE GRANTS AVAILABLE

Dreaming up a new artistic creation or leveling up your artistic career? Apply for a Cultivate Grant to fund your creative project or professional development.

Grants of up to $3,000 for artists, nonprofit organizations, and other partnerships are available. Application closes at 5 p.m. March 23.

Grants awarded in July.

PUBLIC LIBRARY CAREER WORKSHOPS

The Santa Cruz Public Libraries presents career development workshops for teens and adults through April, thanks to grant funding.

Second Wednesdays: Resume and interview skill workshops at 10 a.m.

Third Wednesdays: Resume and interview skill workshops in Spanish, 10 a.m.

Hours for English/Spanish bilingual career assistance at the downtown Santa Cruz library will begin in January.

SCOTTS VALLEY HIGH GOLF FUNDRAISER COMING IN APRIL

The Scotts Valley High School Falcon Club, a 501c3 nonprofit, will host the 20th Annual Golf Tournament to support SVHS sports programs on Friday, April 29, at DeLaveaga Golf Course in Santa Cruz.

The tournament will start at Noon and will be a Best Ball Scramble format.

Cost is $160 per person and includes a round of golf, golf cart, box lunch and dinner.

There will be prizes for “closest to the pin” and “longest drive,” contests for men and wom-en, and awards, plus “Hole in One” for a new car.

Put together a foursome and register online at www. falconclulb.org or make check payable to SVHS Falcon Club and mail to 715 Tabor Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Questions: kweaversv@gmail.com or 831-905-0544.

BE THE DIFFERENCE AWARD NOMINATIONS

Deadline March 23 Submit your nomination for the Be the Difference Awards for the top volunteers in the county, individuals, groups and businesses to www.scvolunteercener.org. Awards will be in person May 18.

LIBRARY TECH TALKS

11 a.m.-Noon, Online Classes The Santa Cruz Public Libraries offer Tech Talks four Thursdays in March to help you become tech-savvy. Each class is free.

Registration is required. The Zoom link will be emailed upon registration. If you need help with registration call 831-427-7713. •••

March 3: Calendar Optimized — Organize your built-in calendar app on your iPhone or iPad. Register at https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/8935564.

March 10: Smartphone 101 for Android users — Register at: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/ event/8935693.

March 24: Two-Factor Authentication — Register at: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/8935736.

March 31: Smartphone 101 for Apple users — Register at: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/8935764.

ONGOING EVENTS

Ongoing thru March 15

NAMI PEER-TO-PEER

5-7 p.m., Online Classes NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program via Zoom for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.

Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos.

Sign up at https://www.namiscc.org/peer-to-peer. html

Signing up does not guarantee enrollment, but puts you on the list to be notified about enrollment.