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Valley Churches United Missions’ Annual Christmas Project
Christmas is just around the corner, and the annual Valley Churches United Missions’ Christmas Project is well underway. Through your generous giving, you share the true spirit of Christmas with your less fortunate neighbors throughout the San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon. Full Story page 5
Santa Cruz Ballet’s “The Nutcracker� to Take Stage When the Thanksgiving leftovers have been turned into sandwiches, turkey casseroles, and heartwarming soup, we know that it’s time to break out the Christmas decorations. We ‘ll forage through our garages and the crawl space under the stairs to pull out boxes with “XMAS� scribbled on the sides. Full Story page 8
Snow Day in Scotts Valley Over three years ago, Gabriella Cosner, a four-year-old girl battling a rare form of cancer made one simple wish. She wished for snow on her 5th birthday, which falls on December 24 — a white Christmas. What started with a blog request for information
on snow machines from Gabriella’s mother, Kristin, literally snowballed into an event that brought the entire community, including over 900 families in the last three years, together for a birthday gift that continues to give. ... continued on page 4
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Community News VCUM’s Annual Christmas Project
The Holidays are Coming to Town – Santa Cruz Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” By Karen Conley
17 Preparedness Workshop 19 MCT’s ‘The Last Noel’ Business Profiles 10 Business With Pleasure by Edita McQuary 3COTTS 6ALLEY #HAMBER .EWS s Pages 11-14 11 Upcoming Events 12 Awards Dinner 13 Volunteers! 14
Valley Sports 15 Valley High School Scoreboard Valley Club News 16 Kiwanis of the Valleys – The Exchange Club of Scotts Valley – Scotts by Jim Melehan
#OMMUNITY #ALENDAR s !RTS %NTERTAINMENT n Pages n -ONTHLY (OROSCOPE s Page 21 - Your December Horoscope
Featured Columnists 18 Fifth District Update by Bruce McPherson 23 Knowing When to Get Help by Ryan Colligan 3##!3 &EATURED 0ET s Page n Teddy – Looking for a Warm Lap
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Cover Story “Snow Day” from page 1 This year Team G Childhood Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit established by Gabriella’s parents, is gearing up for the 4th Annual Gabriella’s Snow Day Valley’s Skypark. In addition to fantastical flurries, families can expect an appearance from Santa and two special surprise guests (and a crew of characters you won’t want to miss), holiday food, treats, shopping, games, crafts, bounce houses and amazing raffle prizes all provided by an array of local businesses. anyone participating in snow play, games with prizes, bounce houses and more with proceeds going to Team G Childhood Cancer Foundation for pediatric cancer
December 13 Noon to 4 p.m. SkyPark in Scotts Valley research and Hope Totes.
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Valley Organization of the Year. To date, they have donated over 800 Hope Totes cancer research. This holiday season, bring your family and loved ones to celebrate Gabriella’s 8th birthday in a winter wonderland that is sure to be a fun and festive time for all. Your participation in this joyous event will not only aid in the fight against pediatric cancer, but
will support all the local businesses and the proceeds will go toward the fight against childhood cancer. Food Trucks a Go Go will be at our snow day serving trucksagogo.com
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cancer research. Two and ½ years ago at the age of 5, Gabriella Cosner completed her 42 weeks of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery treatment of her childhood cancer. Since then, her parents have joined forces with many other cancer parents facing similar journey’s to put an end to childhood cancer. Board met with UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco pediatric oncologists and principal investigators about their recent discoveries to better childhood cancer treatments. Since this meeting, Team G has funded two important projects in the total amount -
Community News
VCUM’s Annual Christmas Project C hristmas is just around the corner, and the annual Valley Churches United Missions’ Christmas Project is well underway. Through your generous giving, you share the true spirit of Christmas with your less fortunate neighbors throughout the San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon. With your help…
seniors and the disabled, receive all the food needed to prepare a holiday dents also receive a gift card to a local grocery store, as well as a gift bag. cally for them, based on their “Santa letters.” agencies for food and shelter (such at St Francis Soup Kitchen) receive a small gift package containing hygiene kits, socks, hats, and gloves. receive gift-wrapped packages that include socks, writing paper, microwave popcorn, snacks, and crossword puzzles.
Brook Care Home, receive homebaked cookies and small gifts. Here’s how …
Cash Donations our cash donation supports the holiday project, as well as our year-round food pantry. VCUM takes no government money and is entirely funded by donations. We are a
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overhead, so your donation goes directly to helping the people who need it most. Please use the enclosed coupon to send a check, or you can go to our website at www.vcum.org and use PayPal to make a donation. Adopt a Family ndividuals, businesses, or civic groups may adopt a family that is especially in need. Adopters provide gifts, a Christmas tree and decor, as well as ingredients for a holiday dinner. For more information on the Adopt a Family program, please call
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churches, you have the opportunity to stocking indicates the name, age, and gender of a child in need; attached to the stocking is the child’s Santa letter. Choosing a stocking is a fun, personal way to help a family in need. “VCUM” page 9
December 4, 5, & 6 Children Under Five FREE!
The Santa Cruz County Fair Heritage Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. The main purpose of our foundation is to provide a way for the community to fund improvements to our fairgrounds.
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Community News SVWD Prepares For El Niño
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n preparation for a strong El Niño event that could bring major rainfall to the region this winter, Scotts Valley Water District is taking steps to ensure safe and reliable water service to customers during severe storm conditions. H e a v y rainfall and high winds often lead the infrastructure of our groundwater system, including wells, booster pumps and stations, and reservoir tanks. In December, the District will update its emergency response plan and conduct review roles and responsibilities during emergencies. The District is taking these
support wells and pump stations during an outage. tank sites and booster stations will allow operation up to a week without power.
to water mains and individual service lines. around tank sites and roads leading to District infrastructure. El Niño and the big storms,” said David McNair, District Operations Manager. “We’re working to ensure the district is prepared.”
prevent damage to your home’s roof, walls, foundation and landscapes.
available to redirect downspouts into landscapes, rain barrels or tanks.
and ocean pollution by removing leaves and debris. dicted this winter, how often it will rain is uncertain. There are many ways to capture rainwater to use on landscapes and gardens during dry periods and replenish our shared groundwater supply. Here are “El Niño” page 19
possibility of a high number of repairs
Meet New VCUM Executive Director
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alley Churches United Missions’ Annual Gala Celebration takes
Creek. This popular event brings together donors, volunteers, and community members who support Valley Churches’ Lynn Robinson mission of providing food, emergency assistance, and holiday programs for those in need in the San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon. Attendees will enjoy a champagne and appetizer reception, prime rib, salmon or vegetarian dinners, including wine, and live and silent auctions. This will be an opportunity to welcome VCUM’s Interim Executive
to being the former Santa Cruz Mayor Council for seven years, and is a small business owner. Among those attending the annual Gala are 5th District Supervisor Bruce McPherson and Scotts Valley Mayor Dene Bustichi. person) and reservations can be made by sions.
Churches United Missions’ programs include emergency food distribution; direct aid assis-
holiday projects. VCUM has served residents and Bonny Doon since 1982. For more infor-
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SV 4-H Donates Books
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cotts Valley 4-H members came together for sharing and caring at their
to bring books to the Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries. As part of the community service that 4-H members so enjoy doing, many brought books to the Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries in order to prepare for the new Felton Library. This will be the all of Santa Cruz County. Erin Brandt collected the books for the Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries and took a picture with the 4-Hers. The books go to the public library system and all of the Santa Cruz County libraries will Katelyn Praly (the President of Scotts Valley 4-H and an FLF Community member) said, “We have loved participating in this supportive campaign
alongside, Nancy Gerdt, Michelle Mosher, Bruce McPherson, and Erin Brandt to raise awareness in Santa Cruz County in order cient Felton Library”. Scotts Valley 4-H not only loves doing community service, but they know this donation will go a long way to supporting future generations of Santa Cruz families and the love of reading. For more information see: Felton Library
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hen the Thanksgiving leftovers have been turned into sandwiches, turkey casseroles, and heartwarming soup, we know that it’s time to break out the Christmas decorations. We ‘ll forage through our garages and the crawl space under the stairs to pull out boxes with “XMAS� scribbled on the sides. Soon, houses will be aglow with holiday lights and sparkly reindeer will take up residence in front yards. We will hang ornaments on trees and mistletoe in
Menorahs and Latke recipes. Strains of Up on the Housetop will drift through stores, prompting us to buy gifts and colorful wrapping paper. We know that along with Santa, the holidays are coming to town. Alongside the tinsel and glitter, December is a time to indulge in many of our favorite traditions. One our community has enjoyed, that has spanned generations, is the annual presentation of Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker.� It takes a tremendous amount of work and dedication to keep a beautiful and time-honored tradition like “The Nutcracker� alive and vibrant. Long before it was time to Diane Cypher, Artistic Directors of Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre, began rehearsing with they’ll bring this holiday classic to Santa Cruz audiences, one of only three children’s dance companies in the nation to set The Nutcracker to a live orchestra!
Dances are being choreographed and rehearsed, while costumes are cleaned and altered, and beautiful, colorful sets are pulled out of storage. The excitement builds as the holidays get closer and the whole company works hard toward being performance-ready as Kelley and Cypher prepares the company for the arrival of each year’s featured guest artists. Santa Cruz audiences are in for a real treat this year because SCBT alumni, Lauryn Winterhalder and Melody Mennite will be sharing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Both women graduated from Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre to become professional ballet dancers in two renowned professional companies. Mennite is a currently a principle dancer with the Houston Ballet and Winterhalder a principal dancer with the Sacramento Ballet. Even though these talented younger women no longer live in Santa Cruz, they are returning home to star in this very special Santa Cruz holiday tradition, which is near-and-dear to both of their hearts. Connor Walsh, also a member of Houston Ballet, will be dancing as Mennite’s Cavalier for the Saturday and the Sacramento Ballet will be starring with Winterhalder. SCBT alumnus Gabriel Williams, who has danced for Sacramento Ballet, Oakland Ballet, and New York Ballet Theatre, will join the cast as a guest
It is not just the principle dancers who will be welcomed back to Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre’s “Nutcracker” this year. Maestro Pamela Martin will once again be on hand to conduct the 50-piece professional orchestra through the spectacular and so-favored holiday musical score. Martin is at home with ballet productions as she companies, including the Cleveland/San Ballet, and Ballet West in Salt Lake City. This will be the fourth year in which she will rejoin the SCBT Nutcracker family. Holiday traditions thrive because they evoke warm, happy memories. The lights and music and sugary smells help us recapture the feeling of the Yuletide Season. Hearing Tchaikovsky’s score of “The Nutcracker” immediately takes us back to and Sugar Plum Fairies dance in delight. something special, something meaningful, and of a tradition worth cherishing.
“VCUM” from page 5 Please deliver unwrapped gifts to VCUM during regular business hours and no later than Wednesday, December 9. Prepare Home-Baked Cookies omemade cookies are always welcome and appreciated, whether you bake one dozen or ten. Cookies should
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December 18 to Sunday December 20 at the Civic Auditorium. Tickets are on-sale now at www.santa
quality items at very reasonable prices. New items arrive daily!
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Business Profile
BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE
By Edita McQuary
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usiness with Pleasure is like no other you have ever seen. Walking into the
a lobby with mailboxes on the left wall just thing you see inside the store is a display of special items, such as handbags, scarves, home goods, knitted shawls, gloves, scarves, and many other personal and gift Five photocopiers (color as well as black and white) are tucked away in the various nooks and crannies of the main is available to the public, Business With
and creating promotional products. Their wide variety of items domestically and internationally. They can print and copy in color or black and white from hard copy or are also available. How did this all-around business evolve? A local company since it opened was moved to Felton when Marcelo Siero bought it in December 2002. Siero moved
Square. This was serendipitous since dedicated to becoming educated as a computer engineer and had worked for some of the biggest electronics companies in Silicon Valley for a number of years. Siero then became an independent consultant in computer design and software. While an independent contractor, Marcelo could see what was to come in
the future and he acquired a number of domain names, among them Artists.com which leads us to another facet of Business With Pleasure. Through Artists.com they provide artists’ services, such as artwork photography, digitizing, printing, and marketing. Their motto is “Canvassing for
It is well known that a man with a thriving business requires a woman to help him manage it. In Marcelo’s case
in administration working with CEOs of companies and the superintendents
artists.com. While at the PVUSD she created a districtwide newsletter, wrote press releases and Several years ago while Marcelo was on a trip to Cuba re-visiting his homeland with the Santa Cruz Sister City project, Manager of Business With Pleasure. Cary has extensive printing experience and is excited about the challenge of building a small business. He is totally committed to providing excellent customer service and loves working with the community. Speaking of community, Business With Pleasure has recently been named Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Business
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thanked them publically for participating in their Music at SkyPark fundraiser for music education program. Business With Pleasure has been very active in supporting the community which includes their years of sponsoring the Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival, the the Scotts Valley Art, Wine and Beer Festival at no cost to the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, and they have recently redesigned and donated the Chamber’s new website to the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce. Come and see what they can do for your business! Business With Pleasure is located at #1 www.businesswithpleasure.com or bwp1@sbcglobal.net. Hours are Monday through Friday p.m. and they are closed on Sunday.
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT!
Calendar of Upcoming Events Saturday December 5 SV Community Center
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he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce is very excited to
Preparedness Workshop
with Scotts Valley’s annual Light Up the Night Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration. This year the Chamber will be partnering with GateWay Bible Church and taking this event to a whole new level. The Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration will be held on Saturday, December 5th with
SV Community Center
Thursday January 28 Mixer (Tentative) 5:30-7:00 pm
Comerica Bank Kings Village Shopping Center
Thursday February 25
at the Scotts Valley Community Center. Admission is free but those who bring a donation for Valley Churches United Missions will get a carriage ride driven by a team of Clydesdale horses. This year we have added a second stage outdoors that will now involve over 200 people that includes musical acts and dance from the local schools, dance troupes, Victorian Carolers, Singing Wood (marimbas), and the live Hawaiian band “Kokua” to lead us in Christmas songs. The highlight of the event will take place when Santa arrives via the Scotts Valley Fire Department
Mixer 5:30-7:00 pm Core Connections Physical Therapy
Thursday March 24 Mixer 5:30-7:00 pm
Thursday April 28 Chambers Joint Mixer 5:30-7:00 pm Districts
tree. Other festivities will include Frozen, face painting, Mrs. Claus’ Workshop for the kids, carriage rides, hay rides, food trucks, photos with Santa and so much more!
Every 2nd Thursday – Happy Hour Networking Business Networking Mixer
Happy New Year!
Call the Chamber Today or Visit www.scottsvalleychamber.com Scotts Valley Times / December 2015/ 11
Scotts Valley Chamber News
2015 Scotts Valley Community Awards Recipients Honored at Annual Awards Dinner
Photos Credit: Jesse Gabriel Photography
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with the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Scotts Valley Hilton to honor and celebrate those individuals, organizations and businesses whose contributions to our community make Scotts Valley such a special place. Guests were treated to delicious food and wine, live music, as well as live and silent auctions with some amazing items to bid on. While celebrating our 58th year as the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, the community recognized our outstanding Chamber Ambassador of the Year Stephen Hoversten Annette Marcum Memorial Woman of the Year Debbie Muth Educator of the Year Renae Fish Sharemi Ullestad Memorial Youths of the Year Iliana Hayes & Matt Murray Vine Hill School Life Lab
Scotts Valley Water District Alvin Scarborough Memorial Man of the Year David T. Hodgin Business of the Year Business With Pleasure
Ceremonies and he also produced the videos shown that evening which honored this year’s award winners. Dignitaries from the City, the County and State were also on hand to present proclamations to the honorees. Diane Bianconi McNeil did a wonderful job as our auctioneer keeping it lively and moving quickly. These wonderful pictures Gabriel Photography. After the awards presentations, the party continued as guests danced to the to Nowhere Band. It was a wonderful evening of community and fun! What a great way to celebrate these amazing honorees and celebrate the year!
Thank You to our 2015 Community Awards Dinner Sponsors and Volunteers! Platinum Sponsor Slatter Construction Wine Sponsors Bay Federal Credit Union – Slatter Construction – Bruzzone Family Vineyards – Kissed By An Angel Wines – Wargin Wines – Hallcrest Vineyards Award Sponsors Cinelux Theatres – Jesse Wilkins, Computer Center Santa Cruz – Wenger Paving – Christian Pellecchia, Slatter Construction – Robert Aldana, My Scotts Valley – Brenda Tealer, Modern Woodmen of America – Angela Alejandro, Scotts Valley Consulting – Dennis Custard, Decoration Sponsor Diane Bianconi McNeil Albert Gomes 2015 Community Awards Committee
– Angela Alejandro – Diane Bianconi McNeil – Donna Lind – Becky McMillion – Cheryl Allen – Rebecca Arndt – Christian Pellecchia – Cherie La France-Anderson – Brenda Tealer – Jeanne Shada – Cheryl Allen – Farah Galvez Theissen – Angelo Bartolotta – Robert Aldana duction Robert Aldana Auction Services Diane Bianconi McNeil, DBM Enterprises Facilities and Delicious Food Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley Photography Jesse Flippen, Jesse Gabriel Photography Studio Music Back to Nowhere Band
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Scotts Valley Chamber News
Sushi Garden Mixer/Ribbon Cutting Well Attended
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hat a great time was had by all
cutting at the Sushi Garden! Many are saying this was the best Mixer of the year! There was quite a large turnout. Those in attendance were treated to a large assortment of the many delicious menu items available. Local Bay Area musician, Steve Gary, also
treated guests to free beer and sake as well as live music. We would especially like to thank our very gracious hosts. For those who don’t know, the Sushi Garden is a local family run business. They also have locations in Capitola and Watsonville. These restaurants are run by Bryant and Wendy We and their daughter, Becky We, runs the Scotts Valley location. In reference to our hosts the word that we kept hearing that night was “generosity”. In addition to providing the wonderful refreshments, the We family also chose to make the entire evening a fundraiser for Valley Churches United Missions. They had a prize wheel where you could win some amazing
They even wrote a check themselves to conraised for Valley Churches United Missions. Wow! What a way to make a splash in the community! We at the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the We family and say “welcome” and “congratulations”!
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San Lorenzo Valley 47 – Harbor 21 SLV Stats
Scotts Valley 28 – Menlo School 14 Scotts Valley Stats
Aptos 35 – Scotts Valley 12 Scotts Valley Stats
Aptos 28 – San Lorenzo Valley 26 SLV Stats
San Lorenzo Valley 48 – Santa Cruz 22 SLV Stats
Yds 5/50, Fumbles/Lost 2/0 Scotts Valley 19 – Santa Cruz 7 Scotts Valley Stats
Girls Volleyball Scotts Valley 40 – Soquel 0 Scotts Valley Stats
Coach Dave Poetzinger Half Moon Bay 47 – San Lorenzo Valley 34
SCCAL Postseason Tournament Mount Madonna def Scotts Valley (25-22, 24-20, 25-23) (Nov 2) Scotts Valley Scoring
Harbor def Scotts Valley (25-23, 25-14, 20-25, 25-21) Coach Ashley Tenant
SLV Stats Aptos def San Lorenzo Valley (3-0)
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Valley Club News
Kiwanis of the Valleys he club’s annual Music at Skypark thank-you dinner was held at Bruno’s
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and musicians who generously participated in last summer’s concert series were recognized for their support of the music program in local public schools. The event was highlighted with the presentation of a check in the amount of $20,000 to SVUSD Superintendent Penny Weaver. The club partnered with our two Key Club and Circle K to purchase and Sisters. The Kiwanis Santa and his elves will present these gifts to the “Littles” at the annual BBBS Holiday luncheon that will be held at Shadowbrook on December 5. On the evening of December 5 the club will provide our mobile stage for use at the SV Chamber of Commerce tree lighting ceremony, at the SV Community Center. Wednesday morning at Bruno’s BBQ. The second Wednesday of each month is an www.kiwanisofthevalleys.org/ Exchange Club of Scotts Valley he Exchange Club of Scotts helped the Scotts Valley Senior Center get ready for the annual Holiday Faire by moving everything to storage to get ready for vendors and moving everything back after the event.
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December in order to celebrate the holidays with Family Rotary Club of SLV
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announce the induction of our newest member, Eric Hammer. Eric is the owner of Hammer Construction, and has been active in a large number of comWater
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meetings are open to the public. If you are interested in joining a service organization, making new friends and becoming an active member in our community, the to join us for breakfast. The following is a list of upcoming berger, President and CEO of Mt. Hermon Association; December 9, Club Assembly; December District Governor. Our next meeting will be
Mountain Faire, Santa Cruz Fair Board, Boulder Creek Parks
The Boulder Creek Business Association is hosting a community mixer on Dec. 2 from
Boulder Creek Business Association. President Mike Holton led the induction and welcomed Eric and his This month, the San Lorenzo Valley dition of delivering new dictionaries to all 4th grade students in SLVUSD. On Valley Churches United Food Drive by collecting food and cash donations in the Safeway parking lot. November is support projects at home and around the world that promote peace and fight disease.
Additional information can be found on Scotts Valley Rotary his month the Scotts Valley vocational visit was to Zero Motorcycles, the next step in motorcycle evolution. Zero produces high performance electric motor-
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the line and fun to ride. We heard Mayor Dene Bustichi update us on the latest information about what’s happening with Scotts Valley – State of the City, Finance, Water, Business Development, and the Town Center.
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Stone (California State Assembly) gave an update on the latest happenings in the California State Assembly, spoke about the past year in Sacramento, and then opened it up for questions. Valley Women’s Club
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Town Hall, produced by the Valley Women’s Club’s Environmental Committee, featuring our State Assembly Member, Mark Stone, former 5th District Supervisor, focuses on issues and legislation at the State level that impact us locally. The Town Hall takes place on Community Hall. The Environmental Town Hall also features displays and information on transportation issues, climate, air pollution, controversial local development projects, native plants, green solutions, funding for erosion control and other projects from regional environmental organizations and Santa Cruz County Agencies. It is free and refreshments will be The VWC is also preparing for its annual Board Election. Current VWC members are encouraged to contact Presavailable to talk about the Club, its activities, and to answer questions. Submitted by Jim Melehan
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Museum’s Christmas tree the old-fashioned way as well as take home some mementos to keep. Spend the afternoon with other families making craft ornaments, decorating cookies, making cornhusk angels, and designing wreaths and other fragrant greenery projects. A donation of $5 per person is appre-
album with her grandchildren. Vintage photographs illustrate life in great grandmother’s time, and rich color photos give us a glimpse into the colorful world of children today. The book helps grandparents start the conversation about the
Community Briefs Valley Churches United Missions
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their role as family historians. This event is good for children of all ages who are interested
Anicka Mihalik Memorial Fund at the Community Foundation with a gift made possible by Andrew Mihalik and W/A Insurance.
past and life as we now know it. Children can also work on a family-themed activity. This free event for families promotes
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Wrapping up 2015 By Bruce McPherson, County Supervisor 5th District
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want you to know that it has been a tremendous honor to serve on the Board of Supervisors over the last three years. I know that we’ve accom– from securing a site for a new Felton on our streets, and making our streets and Highway 9 safer. I invite you to continue to work with me in the coming year. We live in one of
the most beautiful, diverse and remarkable environments in the world and our and diversity. I know that by working together we can overcome any challenges. Here are a few of the issues that I’ve worked on this past year and some that Felton Library Site fter pending for more than a decade, a land deal for the planned new Felton Library on Gushee Street was concluded in visors and the Verutti family. In addition to the new modern library building site, the deal includes property sibility of an outdoor exploration area for children, native plant demonstration gardens and riparian walkway.
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an approximate $50 parcel tax that would raise funds for the Felton Library and the other branches of the City-County system. Electrical Rate Redesignation Is Sought am working with the Valley Women’s Club on a critical request to the California Public Utilities Commission to change the
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Lorenzo Valley. The goal is to reduce the cost of electricity and reduce air pollution from woodstove smoke. Currently, due to the
high cost of electricity, many San Lorenzo Valley residents use wood-burning stoves as their primary heat source, resulting in smoke particulate pollution. The requested change in the electrical baseline designation would align San Lorenzo Valley with areas with similar average temperatures. It would also correct the inappropriate designation made years almost double the surrounding areas, in spite of our extremes of severe cold in the winter and heat in the summer. Water District Merger Moves Forward fter failing to pass by one vote, the Lompico and San Lorenzo Valley Water Districts have agreed to try again to
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Seattle at Christmas time. The production opens Friday, November 20 and runs 4 weekends Lomond’s historic Park Hall, 9400 Mill Street. Friday and Saturday performances
Sunday, November 29, when all tickets are 2 for $20. Note that there is no matinee on Sunday, November 22. General tickets are
“Community Awards” from page 7 George is the current SLV School Board President, advisor to the SLVUSD citizen’s bond oversight committee, and a delegate to the California School Boards Association. Business of the Year - Ristorante Casa Nostra and Ben Lomond Baking Company istorante Casa Nostra feels like a little town in Italy where everybody knows Cristallo and Mario Ibarra, has been to keep valley residents ”warm, entertained, well
Tickets are available at www.mctshows. org or www.brownpapertickets.com In The Last Noel, murder and mayhem rock the Seattle Christmas caroling community. Sam Chase, a software engineer, is framed for murder when his ex-wife is found bludgeoned to death with a giant candy cane. Attempting to clear his name, Sam turns private investigator and, along with his sidekick Part Time, encounters a corrupt underworld of femme fatales, killer snowmen, homicidal reindeer, rogue department store elves, and other nefarious
fed and hydrated, without the need to drive for hours.” This past year they opened the popular Ben Lomond Baking Co. to provide gelato, called “pasticcini” as well as birthday and wedding cakes. Last month Casa Nostra The Taproom is a great place to watch your favorite game on their screens and have casual “bar food” with your favorite friend or pet. Community Organization of the Year San Lorenzo Valley Museum he mission of the San Lorenzo Valley Museum is to preserve and share the history of the San Lorenzo Valley. This is
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holiday icons. Along the way he stumbles on the hunt for a mysthe Christmas Hymn of Malta. Dr. Aronson has directed locally for many years throughout Santa Cruz County. Most recently she directed My Three Angels for MCT and Black Snow at Cabrillo College, and is currently directing “Tis a Tale” for
The Last Noel stars Andrew Davids as Sam Chase, Sarah Marsh as Part Time; Ann McCormick as Tracy; Kate Cunningham
done by collecting and exhibiting artifacts, gathering historical information, and providing education through the museum’s educational outreach programs. This group of dedicated volunteers coordinate yearly events include a series of historical talks with expert speakers, the annual SLV Community Picnic, and the Children’s Victorian Christmas. The SLV Museum also sponsors an annual dinner at
as Detective Feldman; Suzanne Schrag as the King sisters; Gary Edwards as Norman
Noel Warwick and Sally Munro. Mountain Community Theater (MCT) is the longest-running community theater collective of actors. MCT is a member-run
about MCT visit www.mctshows.org
Community Awards Dinner & Celebration
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honor Veterans. Their educational outreach
increase awareness about our members to visitors
trips for local schools, historic walking tours of Boulder Creek, and tours for various organizations.
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to replace concrete and asphalt. tainly pose challenges that we are prepared to handle,” said General Manager Piret Harmon. “But because our aquifer also really needs the rain, any precipitation that customers can capture for irrigation helps us address the ongoing challenge of overdraft in our aquifer.” agency providing water service over six square miles including most of the City of Scotts Valley and a portion of the unincorporated areas north of the city limits. Learn more about Scotts Valley Water District at www.svwd. org or www.facebook.com/svwater. Scotts Valley Times / December 2015/ 19
Community Calendar
San Lorenzo Valley Community Calendar
Fourth Wednesdays
Sons in Retirement
Public Meeting on the Coastal Rail Trail
Fridays
his statewide group of retired men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll
Scotts Valley Nar-Anon Family Group
Tuesday December 8
lunch and learn something new from a top notch guest speaker.
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addiction or drug problem of another. Nar-Anon members share their experience, strength and hope 12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course at a weekly meeting. Park in lower lot and walk up or e-mail charleswhitt@att.net for driveway and turn right at the sign. more information. meetings at www.nar-anon.org
Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting
Wednesday December 9
Hoffman’s for Second Harvest
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healthy 4 meals to people in need Sundays throughout Santa Cruz through 200 First Baptist Church Bible Study
San Lorenzo Valley High School Winter Concert
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njoy an evening of music by high school musician. Admission is a canned food item
Christmas Project.
Saturday December 19
More info www.casaofsantacruz.org one’s business.
First Mondays in Watsonville Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Capitola Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Watsonville Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m.
Boulder Creek Saturday Night Stroll
Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. in Aptos
5-8 p.m. owntown Boulder Creek merchants stay open late.
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atz Cancer Center, PAMF and Hospice of Santa Cruz County invite you to attend a Caregiver Support Group for those caring for someone with a serious illness. When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge for the entire family. In this ongoing support group, we will share stories, learn tools for coping and receive support from people who care.
Orientations to Become Advocates for Children
Second Wednesdays
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Aptos Noon Toastmasters
beginners to more advanced. We’re here to help you discover
mission and Amelia Conlen, executive Director of Bike Santa Cruz County. Please register at: www.
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ruly rejuvenating and immune building, one pot meals are
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the meetings.
Saturday December 5
Santa Cruz/ Monterey Bay Branch ADHD Support Group Meetings
Breakfast With Santa
Park (Lions Clubhouse) Cabrillo Host Lions Club ring the whole family to 7:00pm at the Cabrillo Comenjoy breakfast, meet Santa and do your holiday shopping! This is a rare opportunity to purchase Santa ublic is invited to all on Soquel Dr. programs. Contact President Cruz Skateboard apparel at greatly pen Support meetings on reduced prices! The proceeds second Wednesday. Adult Only President Barbara Chammeetings on fourth Wednesday. Parks Department projects. Cost: $10.00 per person. For meeting/dinner reservations information or to volunteer or information or visit www.
ome join a dynamic, O C supportive group of people at all levels of experience from
Transportation Planner with Santa
times when you’re recovering from a set back or someone you love needs extra TLC, knowing irst Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their bible how to make delicious one pot Second Thursdays each month study and worshops every Sunday. meals is invaluable information for every home cook. Almost Veterans of Foreign Wars no dish is more digestible than information a warm, hearty one pot meal —
that Second Harvest support.
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Thursday December 10
Holiday Cookie Bake & Exchange munity Classroom his class, for kids and teens with their parents or relatives, happens once a year! This December, we will be baking an assortment of cookies including chocolate chip, ginger snap, oatmeal and shortbread sugar cookies to decorate. All glutenfree, dairy-free, low sugar and
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be vegan cookies too. Come learn how to make no-guilt holiday cookies that everyone will want to enjoy, (they also make great gifts)! You will get to take home a plate of all the cookies we bake!
Friday December 11
Holiday Wine & Food Pairing Classroom n this class led by Kristen Valenza, you can expect to learn
and we can help you too. Ongoing workshops will cover resume writing, communication, and interview skills.
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Business Debtors Anonymous
noir, Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet sauvignon and Sauternes, France/ Porto (dessert wine). Come to this class just in time to learn about how to properly pair wine with your holiday dishes and impress your guests!
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CASA Orientations to Become Advocates for Children foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected.
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with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child ongoing from then on. who has been abused or neglected. email sylvialee2@sbcglobal.net If you would like to participate in the next Advocate training
fellowship of relatives and friends County Grief Support Program. of addicts who have been affected by someone else’s addiction. Three Tuesdays meetings are now being held in PROFILE of Santa Cruz Santa Cruz County, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. St. Capitola For a meeting near you call oursanity@aol.com free and it works. Last year it
Ongoing Events
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styles, mouth-feel, dry-sweet levels, colors and regions, all based on California wines. In this class, we will most likely taste a selection
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Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance
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Ongoing Events Ongoing thru Dec. 5
War Comes Home Exhibit
quare dancing! Try it, you’ll like it! Friendship put to music, event is family friendly. Classes through Facebook. or Don at (831) 72-7053 or e-mail
Modern Square Dancing Class
SLV Museum in Boulder Creek. his national exhibition about the experiences of veterans and their families upon homecoming from Civil War era to the present. more information!
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Ongoing thru Dec. 12
Scotts Valley Library Exhibits Ageless Arts
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he SV library will have on display artwork created by the residents at Brookdale Scotts
antiques and unique items. Come and check it out! Browse through a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot!
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Last Thursdays each month
Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante
Science Sunday
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Aptos. Fairgrounds oin us every 2nd Saturday on the BINGO Farm for free family activities. Each month we select a new theme 150 Jewell St. to highlight historical agriculture osted by Soquel Sports with games, activities, and demonstrations that relate. We often Full snack bar available. First Tuesday of each month is special have guest appearances from farm $25 buy in (up to five packs). animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, www.soquelsports.com
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Peninsula Banjo Band
something fun and entertaining for the whole family. Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE
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orty-seven years of performing Second Sundays Each Month in the Bay Area, over 250 Downtown Santa Cruz popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Antique Street Fair Wednesday. No cover. for information about booking the
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he “Original” Downtown Antique Faire is back!
Lighted Boat Parade
Everything is up for negotiation as December begins. You haggle to get the best price, and you’re able to reword contracts and rework deals so they work in your favor. You pride
a scene, but if you did, just apologize and move on in that typical matter-of-fact way of yours.
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are. After all you’ve done to get here, how can anyone call you out like that? You’re totally in your methodical groove midmonth, and it’s no secret that you absolutely love it when a plan comes together. You don’t mean to cause a stir after Christmas, and it’s actually surprising to you when
eymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a Horse Drawn Carriage Rides marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and easy-tonjoy a good old-fashioned understand format, with up-to-date ride in a horse-drawn photos, video, and discussion. carriage through Downtown Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info visit online. Perfect family outing or seymourcenter.ucsc.edu a romantic date.
Dated Events
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
crafts, collectibles, baked goods, jams, tamales, plants and more! Proceeds go to support Outreach Ministries including Interfaith Shelter.
Harbor eaturing 50 decorated boats parading throughout Santa Cruz Harbor, rain or shine. FamilyThird Sunday of Every Month oriented festival. FREE
his is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful meal under the guidance of Ageless from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, Art Volunteer Gloria Daniels will (or their well known italian menu), Friday December 4 be on exhibit. and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to Frost Fun Fest music from the Golden Age of Tango. Mondays Private instruction and classes by Community Center Adult Mixed Level Hip Hop njoy a night of creative crafting at the Louden Nelson Community Suite 53 Center for First Friday. Transform ome and dance for the love of First Fridays each month the Community Art Gallery into movement and learn the prina winter wonderland with our ciples of culture of contemporary First Friday Art Tour he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa hip hop. This class will awaken Cruz Institute of Contemporary coat your dream home in the Team your inner attitude with loud, heart-pumping beats and dramatic Arts event, managed in conjunction Gingerbread House Contest! Use with the participating art venues. The potato print spirit stamps to make choreography. Classes are $10-$12. For more info event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented holiday cards and wrapping paper! visit www.ceodanceco.com local artists from local galleries. cheer by wearing your favorite Third Monday each month holiday sweater and sipping on Stitchers By The Sea Meetings delicious hot chocolate. galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.) titchers-by-the-Sea, the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Second Saturdays Each Month Saturday December 5 Guild of America, holds meetings St. John’s Christmas Faire 2nd Saturday on the Farm open to the public each month. No admission fees.
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Sunday December 13
Jingle Shells Art & Craft Festival 12:30-5p.m.Seymour Marine Discovery Center cean-inspired gifts from local artist, live music, children’s crafts, and more - all while enjoying marine science exhibits and aquarium.
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Friday December 18 Winterpalooza
oin us for an evening filled with the chilliest hands-on crafts and activities. Explore the opening of the Toy Trains exhibit, make your own gift
an instant connection with, it’s really hard to play it cool. You have a very unique vision of the world, and the best time to share it is midmonth. Be prepared for the amazing reception your since you’ll be feeling a lot more shy and withdrawn than normal.
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
the best intentions to do the right thing through the second week, but there are temptations and distracyou couldn’t be happier. When everyone shows up when and where they’re supposed to, it brings a big smile to your face. You have great ideas for the holiday, but the details are still a little fuzzy. Go back
Aries (March 21-April 20)
You’re one brave pioneer as December begins; when someone asks you to eat something funky really concerned with your status midmonth, but no one is paying as much attention to it as attention. Money holds you back from doing what you want to do as Christmas approaches,
Taurus (April 21-May 21)
You really don’t like to be told what to do to start the month. Most people are somewhat resistant to authority, but, wow, you really resent it right now! A couple of very positive perto further your career in some way. Giving strangers compliments is a fun experiment later in the month, and perhaps the biggest surprise is how good it makes you feel. Wearing a smile is romance makes you feel giddy inside as the new year approaches.
Gemini (May 22-June 21)
You’re just having a good time as December begins, but other people take you seriously. Lighten the mood by letting everyone in the room in on the joke. You come across as smart and decisive near midmonth, which is surprising given the whirlwind that’s going on in your head. Your daydreams guide you toward a new job or career on as the holidays approach, and if there’s anyone you know who might be able to give you a good recommendation, don’t be afraid to call in a few favors. Your mind is wide open with the new year on the horizon, which
Cancer (June 22-July 22) you’re binge-watching your favorite show to get you to stop. Peer pressure can get the best of you mid-December, and even if you don’t give in it can leave you wondering if you’re ‘good enough’ or ‘normal’ — whatever that means. But the overwhelming answer is that, yes, you are. You stay calm when everyone else freaks after Christmas, which should win you an award of some type. Or at the very least a giant thank you from the people you’re able to rescue.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)
group of people; try not to let your BFF feel left out, though, as you add new friends to your life. your praise! You can brighten any room you walk into as the holidays approach, but if the smiles and laughter don’t come immediately, be patient. They will. Your enthusiasm is contagious.
any last minute holiday gifts from our Teen Art Market hosted by Subjects to Change. Still need that holiday photo
You don’t encounter a lot of stop signs to start the month, but you might come across one or two that advise you to yield. It’s great that you have so many options in front of you but
Make your memories last in our ‘Let It Snow’ photobooth.
sharing later in the month, and if you see someone not appreciating what they have or what someone else worked hard for, it makes your blood boil. You get an A for punctuality as you prepare for the new year, for what it’s worth. Not wasting anyone else’s time is its own reward.
Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)
Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)
very good reason that it’s being persistent. It’s easy to want what other people have, but be patient. weird vibes as you approach the holidays, and whether or not it’s intentional, people around you are who is more on time and less lethargic than you’re feeling! Snapping out of it isn’t an option.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
You love a good secret as December begins, and for some reason you’re a magnet for people who want to unburden their minds with sordid tales of depravity and debauchery. They don’t have to worry, though, because their secrets truly are safe with you. Stumbling upon new ways to organize best work when a boss or teacher is watching just before the holiday, especially if you’ve been looking for an advantage in getting ahead. The end of the month bring challenges that you couldn’t possibly be prepared for, but your ability to persevere no matter what keeps you in the game.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
to say. You’ve been keeping a lot of your feelings to yourself lately, and this is the perfect time to get them out into the open. You have more confused moments than usual half-way through of anything. The more active you are the better around the Christmas holiday, because it keeps your mind from wandering to places it shouldn’t. Distractions are the key to your happiness on these days! Good fortune smiles on you on the brink of the new year. How lucky you are!
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to resolve Lompico’s water problems. Cannabis Cultivation Choices Committee vation Choices Committee was appointed by the Board of Supervisors, with the goal of recommending a new marijuana cultivation law for the Board of Supervisors to consider. Known as C4, the committee has developed recommendations for protecting local control of cannabis cultivation and for licensing of micro cultivation sites. The committee has also asked for additional time to continue work on the policies.
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n the plus side, downtown Boulder Creek had new streetlights installed this year. On the Mount Hermon, and Highway 9 was terrible last summer. Caltrans, the San Lorenzo Valley Water District, structure projects at the same time, are for the community — caused daily frustration for drivers. I am working to avoid any more “perfect future. Work has started to develop a master plan for the Highway 9 corridor through San Lorenzo Valley. If approved for funding next spring, the plan will evaluate pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and automobile needs between Felton and Boulder Creek and will make San Lorenzo Valley infrastructure projects more competitive for funding.
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year’s end. A feasibility study will be completed which will allow us to consider assuming responsibility for providing electrical power to cusThe County Board of Supervisors should be considering results of the study by early spring. For more information, please visit the project website – montererybaycca.org – or
noise associated with jet breaking, and other so-called Class B airspace regulations that could be addressed in a much shorter timeframe. However, many of us feel that the plan simply does not go far enough in addressing the impacts. of Arizona have introduced federal legislation that establishes an FAA process to mitigate noise impacts would allow local airports and communities to be involved in future is slated to vote on this legislation shortly.
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plan intended to demonstrate how seriously they are taking our local cry for relief. The FAA has agreed to investigate mitigations suggested by the local advocacy group, Save Our Skies, but has also made it clear that any adjustments would need to be tested before implementation, which takes a minimum of six months. In the near term, the FAA will investigate
Accountable ongratulations to the Bob Lee Community Partnership for Accountability, Connection and Treatment, (PACT) a collaboration of the County and City of Santa Cruz, for receiving the California
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to your continuing support. I am honored to work on your behalf.
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Knowing When to Get Help By Ryan Colligan, Director, Safe at Home Senior Care
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Sooner or later the question starts ringing in our heads, “When should I look for help?” But then we think, “Oh, I don’t need help. I have been taking care of myself my entire life.” Or “I can’t tell Mom or Dad what to do – they would never listen to me. He’s too proud, it’s not time yet, let’s wait.” So we wait and do what we can, all the while still wondering, “When should I look for help?” This situation comes up all too often in our society. Many seniors struggle with their loss of independence even when they are not capable of caring for themselves without assistance because of changes in their physical condition that come naturally with age. Fortunately, we do not have to guess; here are some common indicators that help us determine when it is time to Physical Condition loved one been diagnosed with a medical
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memory lapses (Forgetting the day or year or location) or major mood swings?
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Safety, Security & Sanitation house in a disorderly fashion that might contribute to the risk of falling? Have there been any falls in the past six months? Is trash piling up in and around the house? Family members often see the changes in the way a elderly family member moves, acts, thinks and responds to situations around them, but dismiss them until one
time helping the senior that they have little time for their own responsibilities or physical or mental crisis like a hard fall when no one is around or become lost when they leave the house. If you have a concern about even one of the indicators for yourself or a loved one, it is time to be open and honest about the concern. Address the issue and seek assistance before any of these becomes a crisis situation. Santa Cruz is home to many specialized services for seniors in our community. These services enable our elderly population to continue living comfortably, safely and independently.
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