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SV High Once Upon a MattressScotts Valley High School theater arts students presents

the Scotts Valley High School’s pro-duction of “Once Upon a Mattress” which continues this weekend at the school student union, 555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley.

The Tony-nominated musical is billed as a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea” with Broadway humor ...

Full Story on page 19

SVHS earns Distinguished School TitleState Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom

Torlakson named 218 public middle and high schools

California Distinguished Schools for their strong commitment and inno-vative approaches to improving student aca-demic achievement.


The Scotts Valley City Council has approved the City’s 2013-2018 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as presented its Public Works Department. The total Capital Improvement Program for its streets, parks, other facilities and infrastructure for fiscal year 2013-14 is almost $2 million.

The 2013-2014 planned improvements are all fully funded from the following sources: State /

Federal Grants $950,000 • Gas Tax 125,000 • Advo-cates / Private 20,000 • Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Capital Project Funds 558,000 • Development Impact Fees (DIF) 315,000 … Total $1,968,000.

Street MaintenanceThe street maintenance program is the third largest

expenditure at $225,00. continued on page 4

SV Capital Improvements Coming!

Historic Redwood Trail Walk Join the Boy Scouts of America at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for a walk though a historic lumbering

operation. The loop trail is 3.5 miles, steep at the beginning and NOT wheel chair or stroller friendly. The walk will take between two and two and a half hours with a Ranger speaking about the history of the camp ...


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Cover SV Capital Improvements Coming! By Noel Smith

Community News5 Susan Theiman VCUM Memorial Estate Book Sale • McDonald’s-AT&T

Study Hour • Help Stamp Out Hunger • Hospice Opens New Care Facility

6 Scotts Valley’s Art in the Library • CERT Training • Heroes Breakfast for the Santa Cruz •

7 SV High Named Distinguished School 15 Greek Comedy at SLV High School – Lucian of Samosata’s Dialogues

of the Gods first 2 weekends in May • Mother’s Day: Gaining A New Perspective By Noel Smith

16 Exchange Club Honors Two Public Servants17 Historic Redwood Trail Walk – Sponsored by the San Lorenzo Valley

Museum19 Once Upon a Mattress Playing at SVHS22 Support Group for Women Starting in Boulder Creek

Kids Camp8 Why Day Camp? By Marla Coleman

Scotts Valley Chamber News • Pages 11-1411 American Crown Circus Comes to Scotts Valley • You Are Invited to

Our Annual Chamber Membership BBQ • Calendar of Coming Events12 Chamber Ribbon Cutting Welcomes Treehouse Pizza • Nueve de Mayo

- Happy Hour Networking • Help Stamp Out Hunger • Pacific Gas & Electric’s Time for Business Free Lunch Event

13 Café Carbonero Serves up Gourmet Food • May Business Networking Mixer

14 Pinterest for Business Training featured at Educational Luncheon • Welcome to Our New Members • Thank You to Our Renewing Members

Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 20 & 21

Monthly Horoscope • Page 21 - Your May Horoscope - Annabel Burton, Astrologer©

Featured Columnists18 Work In Progress by Camille Smith – How to Complain like a Champion22 Your Supervisor Says… by Bruce McPherson – One Hundred And

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Development Impact Fee funds account for $150,000 of street maintenance funds while $75,000 will be provided by Gas Tax funds.

Wastewater Treatment Plant capital Improvements

The second largest chunk of the CIP budget goes to the Wastewater

Treatment Plant, which amounts to $558,000 all of which is paid for from the Wastewater Capital Reserve.

Sidewalks and Walking PathsHowever, the largest amount of

money allocated in the coming year’s CIP budget are for two projects in the Side-walks and Walking Paths portion that add up to a total of $1,100,000. The two projects are estimated at $550,00 each and each involves the area close to Vine Hill Elementary School.

Vine Hill Road/Tabor Dr. Pedestrian and Traffic Improvements

Did you know that there are no side-walks that front on Vine Hill School on

either the west side of Tabor Dr. or the north

side of Vine Hill Road from the school to Siltanen Park? When going from the school to the park one must either go through the campus (which for security reasons is not permitted for the public), or cross Vine Hill Road twice; once to the south side of Vine Hill Rd then cross from the sidewalk or the parking lot on the south side to the park entrance.

The project will provide a sidewalk, bike lanes, street widening, curb/gutter, and a storm drain system on the west side of Tabor Dr. and the north side of Vine Hill School Road from the Elementary School, to Siltanen Park – about 1,000 feet of con-struction in all.Construction of the “Shugart Park Pathway”

(Al Shugart founded Seagate Technology)

The “Shugart Park Pathway” will provide access from Glenwood Dr.

close to Scotts Valley High School, along the north side of the future Shugart Park to the northwest corner of Siltanen Park. The 12’ wide sidewalk/bike lanes path will run east/west from a location near

Glenwood Subdivision at one end to Vine Hill Elementary School at the other. It will cross two streambeds each of which will require a bridge.

Construction of both projects will not begin until 2014. The Shugart Pathway probably next spring and the Vine Hill Road/Tabor Dr improvements likely at the end of the 2013/2014 school year.

Scotts Valley Public Works Director, Ken Anderson told us that a portion of Shugart Park, when developed, is planned to be Scotts Valley’s “Dog Park.” It will also have open areas for such activities as playing catch or Frisbee or other non-structured activities.

Our thanks to Scotts Valley Public Works Director, Ken Anderson for his time and patience. n

Noel Smith – [email protected] Park next to Vine Hill School

Shugart Park Pathway-to be


Susan Theiman VCUM Memorial Estate Book Sale

Saturday May 25 @ 8 am before Felton Remembers Memorial Day Parade, In front of

Abbot’s Thrift 6164 HWY 9

As a last request from Susan Thieman who had volunteered at VCUM

operating the Saturday Pantry for more than 25 years. Susan, a Felton resident, vora-cious reader & librarian volunteer, left her collection of books to VCUM. A selection will be available for this sale

•••McDonald’s-AT&T Study Hour

McDonald’s and AT&T are partnering to leverage AT&T’s onsite Wi-Fi ser-

vices to engage with students from Scotts Valley High School’s biology classes in association with a mobile education trial. As part of the trial, we are encouraging the students to come study at the Scotts Valley McDonald’s restaurant location. There are 60 total students participating.

Program Dates/Times:April 10 - June 1 2013, Weekdays 3-6 p.m.

What do students receive? A FREE Small Smoothie of their choice

McDonald’s welcomes Scotts Valley High Biology Students to its AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot

McDonald’s-AT&T Study Hour, Monday-Friday 3 to 6 p.m.

McDonald’s & AT&T “I’m lovin’ it’”•••

Help Stamp Out HungerNational Association of Letter Carrier’s

Food Drive: Saturday, May 11

Food collected in our area post offices will benefit those in need in the Scotts

Valley and San Lorenzo Valley areas.Put your non-perishable food next to

your mail receptacle on Saturday, May 11, or bring the food to your local post office.

Most needed items: Cereal • Canned Vegetables • Mac-aroni & Cheese • Peanut Butter • Canned Meals • Jelly • Canned Soup • Canned Fruit • Rice •Tuna/Canned Meats

This drive helps provide food during the summer months when dona-tions are low. Last year’s drive brought in 5,323 items of food with the Scotts Valley Post Office bringing in the most at 2,416 items.

Donations can also be dropped off at Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce 360 Kings Village Rd. 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Mon. - Thurs. VCUM’s office 9400 HWY 9

Ben Lomond Mon. - Fri. 10am - 4 pm Ben Lomond Gas Station 7 am - 7 pm 7 days a week.

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Hospice Opens New Care Facility

Hospice of Santa Cruz County cel-ebrates the opening of their new

Center for End-of-Life Care in Watson-ville with a ribbon cutting. Shown (left to right) Supervisor Zach Friend, Watsonville Mayor Lowell Hurst, Congressional Aide to Sam Farr, Nancy DeSerpa, past HSCC Executive Director Ann Carney Pomper, HSCC CEO Michael Milward, and Senior Field Rep for Senator Bill Monning, Adam Spickler.

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•••CERT Training

Central Fire Protection District will be offering CERT (Community

Emergency Response Team) training to the public in May of this year. CERT is a program to train members of the com-munity to be better prepared to deal with major disasters including fires, earthquakes and power outages. The course includes basic training in fire safety, light search and rescue, medical aid and disaster pre-paredness. Using CERT training, citizens can assist neighbors and coworkers when emergency responders are delayed during overwhelming situations.

The 20-hour course is free to the

public and is taught by fire district staff. For more information, contact Central Fire Protection District at 479-6843 or check our website at www.centralfpd.com. CERT training information is also available at www.santacruzcountycert.org.

•••Heroes Breakfast for the Santa Cruz

County Chapter American Red Cross

Please join the American Red Cross Santa Cruz County Chapter for our 8th annual

Heroes Breakfast as we recognize and honor local individuals and organizations in our com-munity who have shown courage, dedication and character through acts of heroism and kindness. The Master of Ceremonies will be: KSBW’s Phil Gomez

This year’s 2013 Heroes are:Animal Rescue: Lynne AchterbergEducation: Stephanie Raugust

Good Samaritan: Kevin KochLaw Enforcement: Patrick DimickLifetime Achievement: Chuck and Susan

HawleyMedical Professional: Matt Ryan, Scott

Vahrandian and Greg Vandervoort Military Hero: Tony RojasRescue Professional: Anna KiffWorkplace Hero: David KwanYouth Hero: Autumn and Simone BushardEleanor Wasson Lifetime Volunteer: Milt

EntwisleThe Santa Cruz County Chapter

helps our community to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters. All funds raised at this event help support disaster relief.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Cocoanut Grove Ballroom at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street Santa Cruz, CA

Tickets: Table Sponsor $1,000 – Indi-vidual Tickets $30 n

The ‘Art in the Library’ program has established the busy Scotts Valley Library as an art destination. The

most recent exhibit, “Sharing the Vision, Spiritually Inspired Art” will be installed and ready for public viewing on Saturday, April 27 and will run through August 17. This showing will showcase the work of 12 local artists highlighting their explo-ration of the art-spirituality connection. The art from this accomplished group spans many mediums including collage, textiles, sculpture, carvings, illustrations and paintings. The artists tap into current sentiments and present a wide array of

individual interpretations of the different ways of seeing religion or spirituality.

The artists include: Ivan Chan • Belinda Clements • Gary Geyer • Tatiana Grant • Bruce Harmon • John Johnson • Kumar Lama • Theresa Mallen • Shane’

Mann • Ruth Poe • Jen Raynes • Tom Wolver

Please join us Saturday, May 4, from 2-4pm for an artist’s reception. For full details on this exhibit, biographies and library hours, go to www.fsvpl.org.

Art in the Library is made possible by the non-profit Scotts Valley Regional Artisans Association whose mission is to expand the reach and elevate the profile of artists in Santa Cruz County. n

For Information contact: Valri Peyser, Director, Art in Public Places Scotts Valley Artisans 831-252-5013 www.scottsvalleyar-tisans.com

Scotts Valley’s Art in the Library


SACRAMENTO — State Super-intendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson named 218 public middle and high schools California Distinguished Schools for their strong commitment and innovative approaches to improving student academic achievement.

“These schools have gone the extra mile to provide high-quality instruction that puts their students on the right path toward career and college,” Torlakson said. “Given the enormous challenges schools have faced in recent years, it is inspiring to see this kind of success in so many schools. Our future depends on meeting the needs of every student no matter where they come from or where they live.”

Local Schools named as Distinguished Schools were Scotts Valley High School, Aptos High School, San Lorenzo Valley Middle School and Scotts Valley Middle School. That means that three of the four schools in Santa Cruz County that were given the honor are in the Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley school districts.

The 2013 California Distinguished

Schools Program directly focuses on the right of California’s students to an equitable and rigorous education, and recognizes those schools that have made progress in narrowing the academic achievement gap.

To apply for Distinguished School honors, schools must meet a variety of eli-gibility criteria, including accountability measures. Once schools are deemed eligible, the California Department of

Education (CDE) invites them to apply to be recognized as a California Distin-guished School.

Elementary and secondary schools are recognized in alternate years. For more information, please go to the Cali-fornia Distinguished Schools Program Web site.

Schools earning the Distinguished School title agree to share their signature

practices with other schools and become a mentor to those seeking to replicate their work. An updated searchable database of these Signature Practices will be available later this spring from the CDE. To view the current Signature Practices Web site, please visit the Distinguished Schools Signature Practices page.

This year Torlakson is piloting two new exemplary programs that replicate the ideals of his A Blueprint for Great Schools in the areas of Arts Education and Physical Activity and Nutrition Education. Schools that chose to receive additional recog-nition for such exemplary programs were required to submit a separate application and received an additional site validation. Announcement of the awardees of these new exemplary programs will be released later this month. n

•••Schools selected as California Distin-

guished Schools will be honored in May during regional award ceremonies where Torlakson will present each school with a 2013 Distinguished School plaque and flag.

SV High Named Distinguished School


SummerQUEST Recreational Day Camp325 Marion Ave., Ben Lomond, 95005

Phone: 831-336-8220 Fax: 831-336-8280e-mail: [email protected] web: slvquest.comCamp Dates: June 17 – August 23 Camp Director: Mindy GillenSummerQuest offers friends and fun, science and art, sports and games, and weekly field trips in a safe and nurturing environment for children 5 through 12 years old. Weekly camps offer scheduling flexibility, including full and half day care, and one to five days per week. SummerQuest is a state licensed program with trained and experienced teachers to insure a safe and positive experience for every child.

Children learn life skills that become habits of the heart.

Another mother wrote that the family was on a ski trip. The son got to the top of a steep hill and started to panic. The mom said, “What would you do if you were at camp?” and he proceeded to engage himself in positive self-talk that was part of the camp culture: “It may take time, it may be hard; but stick with it, and you’ll be fine!” He skied down with a huge sense of accomplishment and perseverance.

It’s tough to be a kid these days. It’s tough to be a parent. In a society where the nature of the family, the work place, and the community have changed dra-matically, we can no longer assume that the natural process of growing up will provide children the experiences and the resources they need to become suc-cessful, contributing adults.

In sharp contrast to the tradi-tions of growing up in the 50s and 60s, today we live in the first moment when

humans receive more of their infor-mation second-hand than first! We are in a climate where it is harder to know what we need to survive, so drawing on experiences that give children healthy

alternatives and opportunities to instill capabilities, the hallmarks of thriving, is the greatest gift you can give a young child.

Does it really matter if my child doesn’t go to day camp, especially since she will go to overnight camp in a few years? She is only four years old — why does she need day camp?

Camp provides one of the very few links with a world larger than the consumer culture we inhabit — and day camp is one important choice in a quiver of options. The camp experience helps children and youth develop an appreciation of their place and their responsibility in a much larger universe.

A preschooler — or even an older child who might be reluctant to go to overnight camp — can join a community that is created especially for her to practice growing up.

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Why Day Camp?By Marla Coleman

Jim Booth Swim SchoolHarvey West Pool, Santa Cruz • In Shape Club, Capitola

Watsonville Indoor & Outdoor PoolsPhone: 831-722-3500 web: www.jimboothswimschool.comJim Booth Swim School is known for its gentle classes where infants are taught to swim and are never dunked or forced. Parents feel comfortable that they are starting their children in a safe and sensible way. Jim Booth Swim School gives children of all ages the foundations required to be great swimmers for their entire lives. Mike Bottom, a member of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team said, “This is the way to start babies in the water.” There are now 3 locations to serve you Watsonville, Santa Cruz Harvey West Park and In Shape Capitola. For more information call Jim Booth Swim School at (831)722-3500 or visit www.jimboothswimschool.com.


Monte Vista Horsemanship Camp2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076

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

Camp GatewayJune 24-August 16, 2013, 7:30am-5:30pm

Phone: 831-423-0341 web: www.gatewaysc.org/campgatewayWe combine day camp and over 60 specialty classes to provide a unique one-stop summer option for K-8th families in the greater Santa Cruz area. Specialty classes include; Lego Robotics, Makers Factory, Family Farm, Culinary Camp, Tennis, music and more! We also pick up and drop off Junior and Little Guards at Cowell’s. Learn more and register online at: www.gatewaysc.org/campgateway

Vacation Bible Camp Santa Cruz Bible Church

440 Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Phone: 831-429-1162 Fax: 831-429-9575e-mail: [email protected] web: www.santacruzbible.orgEnter the epic adventure that empowers kids to stand strong. An exciting week, June 17 -21 at VBC is $40 per child and includes a camp shirt. VBC is for kids 4yrs to 5th grade. At Kingdom Rock VBC here at Santa Cruz Bible Church, kids experience God’s Word in fun and unforget-table ways! Each day, leaders reinforce one simple Bible truth–which makes it super easy for kids to remember and apply to real life! For more info go to www.santacruzbible.org.

Basketball JonesPhone: 800-348-3803 web: www.basketballjonescamps.comBasketball Jones Hoop Camps is a great avenue for any young basketball player who is looking to improve their basketball game. With over 200 camps under our belt and over 15,000 campers having gone through our program there is NO trial and error. We are confident that this is the camp for your child to refine their basketball skills, improve on team concepts, have fun and meet new friends! We have sold out both of our camps in Santa Cruz County the past five years!

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Why wait until age ten when the ben-efits of feeling connected and being able to contribute and navigate at an earlier age can be reaped? Under the supervision of inspiring guides and passionate coaches,

children can feel successful and make new friends while having the time of their lives; they can experience belonging and contri-bution; they can have a sense of consistency and predictability in times of turbulence and change.

Day camp can begin as early as age three, and is geared to children who get to experience camp and still return home each evening! They have the best of both worlds — the camp community, which is built exclusively for kids and their own home, which provides the security they need at a tender age.

One day camp parent said, “While my children and I are constantly bombarded by the news which is focused on what is wrong with the world, camp is a living example of what is right.”

Day camp is a terrific first experience. Reminiscent of less complicated days, when people connected with nature, thrived on inter-generational relationships, and made new discoveries, everything is designed and scaled to ensure that children feel included, cared about, and capable. Beginning camp at an early age provides important advantages.

Camp is the best demonstration of moral and spiritual order — democracy

is the core purpose. Children learn life skills and behaviors that become habits of the heart. While many then move on to overnight camp, others will be content to continue the day camp experience: after all, there is a camp for everyone — and that might well be day camp!

To learn more about camp and child development, please visit the American Camp Association’s family-dedicated Web site: www.CampParents.org, or call the toll-free number 1-800-428-CAMP (2267). n

•••Marla Coleman is the parent liaison at

Camp Echo in Burlingham, New York. The immediate past president of the American

Camp Association, she is a co-owner of Coleman Family Camps, which includes Camp Echo and Coleman Country Day Camp.

Originally printed in CAMP Magazine, reprinted by permission of the American Camp Asso-ciation © 2005 American Camping Association, Inc.

City of Santa Cruz Summer Day CampsSports Camps, Swim Lessons, Jr. Lifeguards and More!

323 Church Street, Santa CruzPhone: 831-420-5270 Fax: 831-420-5271e-mail: [email protected] web: www.santacruzparksandrec.comThe City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department offers the best in summer day camps, sports camps, swimming lessons, Jr. Lifeguard/Little Guards and more. Plus Harvey West pool is open June 15 with swim lessons, lap swim, recreation swim and water fitness! Classes in gymnastics, dance and art will delight children and pro-grams for teens will help stave off summer boredom. Call 420-5270 for information or visit www.santacruzparksandrec.com.


American Crown Circus Comes to Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to once again host the American

Crown Circus, bringing its magic show, trapeze artists, juggling and clowns to our great community on Wednesday, May 22 through Thursday, May 23, with two shows each day at 5:00 and 7:00 pm.

The circus will be located in the Skypark field at 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley. Tickets are $18 for adults; 2 Free children 12 and under per paying adult are admitted with coupon /Extra Child $5 each. You can buy your tickets in advance and save. Advance pur-chase tickets are $15 for adults and are available at Bay Federal Credit Union locations across the County and from the Scotts

Valley Chamber of Commerce, 360 Kings Village Road.

The fifth-generation Osorio family tours the United States with American Crown Circus, originally founded in 1927. The performers come from around the globe, including Jenni, the trapeze artist from China; Alicia the wire

walking artist from Mexico; Alex from Argentina, twirling with his 3-D Cube; watch the España Troupe as they fly through the air as the Dragon Flyers; and Roberto Carlos Osorio from USA, Cre-ating magic that your eyes won’t believe. The American Crown Circus clowns perform a one-of-a-

kind act during which they juggle, spin clubs and drink water, all while standing on their heads.

“We have been a circus family for a long time,” noted partner Frank Osorio, “and we intentionally stay true to the old-fashioned circus tradition. Our parents had other ideas, but we returned to our roots and our first love – the circus. Ours is a tradi-tional big-top circus, focused on providing family entertainment.”

With a new big top and stage set-up this year, the American Crown Circus will be a NEW show for ALL. Purchase your Reduced price Admission tickets before the Circus comes to town and Save! Once the Circus is in town, May 22, tickets are only sold at the Circus at the $18/adult rate. See you at the Circus!

Call the Chamber Today or Visit www.scottsvalleychamber.comBe A Sponsor of the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival!

Calendar of Upcoming Events

May 9• Happy Hour Networking

5:30 - 7:00 pmNueve de Mayo at Café Carlos, 6016 Scotts Valley Drive

May 12• Happy Mother’s Day

May 14• Pinterest Seminar

11:00 – 2:00 pmScotts Valley Hilton, 6001 La Madrona Drive

May 22-23• American Crown Circus,

5:00 and 7:00 pmSkypark, 361 Kings Village Road

May 23• Business Networking

Mixer – 5:30 - 7:00 pm Hosted by Relay For Life

Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road

May 31• Membership BBQ and

Bocce Tournament, Skypark, 361 King’s Village Road

Mark Your Calendars:

July 18• Taste of Scotts Valley

– 6:00 – 8:00 pmScotts Valley Hilton, 6001 LaMadrona

August 10 & 11• Scotts Valley Art

& Wine Festival 2013 10:00 am - 6:00 pm –

Please plan to VolunteerSkypark, 361 King’s Village Road

Come be our Guest for delicious BBQ, fellowship, and the awarding of the coveted Chamber Bocce trophy at

our Annual Chamber Membership BBQ, Friday, May 31, 5:30 pm, Skypark. Bring your entire office to enjoy the delicious food prepared by our Chamber restaurateurs and enjoy a casual evening in the park. Skypark has great recreational equipment for children, so bring the entire family. This is a great way to get to know your fellow business associates on a very casual level and just have some fun. The food our Chamber members provide is superb! Add to that the fine wine, beer and sodas – and this is a barbeque you won’t want to miss.

Let our Board of Directors serve you up the best BBQ in Scotts Valley. One rep-

resentative from each Chamber Member Business is free. Additional adult tickets are $15 and children 12 and under are $5 each.

Don’t miss this great evening in the park! Come early and cheer on our Business Teams playing Bocce that afternoon. Cham-pionship Game starts approximately 4:30 pm. If you haven’t signed up your Bocce Team yet, Call the Chamber office and get your registration completed. Be sure to bring along a sweatshirt for the evening weather. You just never know! Call the Chamber office at 438-1010 and reserve your spot today for the best BBQ in town and register your team for Bocce. This is the Friday place to be and a Great Way to end the busy Month of May. See you May 31!

You Are Invited to Our Annual Chamber Membership BBQMay 31, 5:30 p.m. at SkyPark

MMMM - BBQ Time with Chefs Josh Breeden and Albert Gomes


Café Carlos

6016 Scotts Valley Drive • Scotts Valley,

Fish Tacos OR Fish Enchiladas $12.50 (with rice & beans)

Also Posole $8.50 .

Specials

Friday & Saturday • Margaritas $4.00 • Mexican Beers $3.50

Fresh Mexican Cuisine

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Chamber Ribbon Cutting Welcomes Treehouse PizzaPhotos by Rudy Cabigas

Pizza was the delight of the day as the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce business members joined together to

welcome Treehouse Pizza with an Official Red Ribbon Cutting, Friday, April 26. City Councilmember Donna Lind joined the Bell family and their team in the Official cutting of the ribbon.

Chad and Amanda Bell, owners of the new Treehouse Pizza in Scotts Valley, are a local Scotts Valley family who moved to Scotts Valley during spring of 2011 from Columbus, Ohio. Chad and Amanda have a long-term vision for the restaurant to become the place in Scotts Valley to enjoy great pizza and sandwiches, and to cel-ebrate sports, family, and fun.

The space has been redecorated fea-turing a beautiful redwoods mural with our SVHS Falcon painted by local artist Jamie Haentjens. We got to try out their new pizza recipes as we celebrated their

new endeavor and enjoyed the new look inside the restaurant. Don’t miss out on

their special Hawaiian pizza recipe. It is Delish!! They even offer Gluten-free pizza.

LEfT: Treehouse

Ribbon Cutting.

RigHT: Chad and Amanda

Bell showcase their delicious

pizza. BELOW: Mural in Treehouse

Pizza.

Nueve de Mayo - Happy Hour Networking Café Carlos 6016 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley • May 9, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Our ever-popular Happy Hour Networking has a Mexican theme as we celebrate Nueve de Mayo

together – a sort of delayed Cinco de Mayo. Join us for our Happy Hour Networking event, sponsored by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and hosted by Café Carlos. This will be a Great evening of margaritas and appetizers – all at a special Chamber price. Bring your friends, neighbors and associates to taste Café Carlos’ special entrees. Come celebrate with your Chamber business friends in a relaxed, social atmosphere!

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Help Stamp Out HungerNational Association of Letter Carrier’s Food Drive Saturday, May 11

Food collected in our area post offices will benefit those in need in the Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley areas.

Put your non-perishable food next to your mail receptacle on Saturday, May 11, or bring the food to your local post office.

Most needed items: Cereal • Canned Vegetables • Macaroni & Cheese • Peanut Butter • Canned Meals • Jelly • Canned

Soup • Canned Fruit • Rice • Tuna/Canned Meats

This drive helps provide food during the summer months when donations are low. Last year’s drive brought in 5,323 items of food with the Scotts Valley Post Office bringing in the most at 2,416 items.

Pacific Gas & Electric’s Time for Business Free Lunch EventOn Wednesday,

May 22nd, Pacific Gas and

Electric Company is hosting a free Time for Business lunch event at The Santa Cruz Boardwalk Aloha Terrace at 400 Beach Street. The event will be from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Join PG&E representatives to learn how your business can save energy

and money with time-of-use rates. Speak one-on-one with your local PG&E represen-tative, meet with other small business owners, and learn about the many tools PG&E offers to help businesses like yours.

Parking will be paid by PG&E. Reserve your spot today at www.pge.

com/TimeForBusiness.


Café Carbonero Serves up Gourmet FoodScotts Valley Chamber of Commerce members gathered at Café Carbonero, located

at 915 Disc Drive, for our March Business Networking Mixer on March 28. Business members were treated to an evening of gourmet tastes with a hint of spring flair pre-pared by Chef Byron Gravelle and his team. Byron showed off his large event space that can be booked for parties, Business dinners, celebrations, etc. Be sure to think of Café Carbonero when you are looking for a space for your next dinner event. The space is large, providing both an indoor and outdoor venue, and the food is Delicious!

SV Chamber Board President Danny Reber & Daughter enjoy the fruit drink • Host Byron Gravelle talks about Cafe Carbonero while Director Sha-rolynn Ullestad and City Councilmember Donna Lind look on • Chamber

Ambassadors Becky McMillion, Susan Flippen and Wendy Von Bach prepare for Raffle • Dr. Brad Hartung & Barbara Hanson enjoy Gourmet

delights • Carol Marting of Scotts Valley Spa & Boutique picks the winning raffle ticket • Board Member Farah Theissen introduces her Raffle item

Photos complements of Jesse Gabriel Photography

May Business Networking Mixer Hosted by: Relay For Life Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley • May 23, 5:30- 7:00 pm

Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road

Join us at our May Mixer as we Celebrate and fundraise for the Relay for Life coming to Scotts Valley on June 8-9. Remember to bring

your raffle items and plenty of business cards as you network with fellow business members and learn more about Relay for Life. Admission is $5 for Members and $10 for Prospective Members.

What Is Relay For Life? Each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries take part in this global phe-nomenon and raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer. During a Relay event, participants and survivors celebrate what they’ve overcome during the Survivors Lap. During the Luminaria Cer-emony, we remember people lost to cancer, and honor people who have fought or are fighting cancer. The Fight Back Ceremony inspires Relay participants to take tangible action against a disease that has taken too much.

Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley will be taking up the fight at our event on June 8 and 9th at Skypark in Scotts Valley. The Relay is organized by local volunteers who spend around 6 months planning the event. They are amazing! Teams are formed by those people who have been affected by cancer, by being a survivor,

those who have lost a loved one or many that just want to help in the fight against cancer. The teams fund raise prior to the event, by way of obtaining sponsorship from local businesses and from holding fundraisers in the community.

On Relay day each team will manage a fundraising / educational booth at Skypark and will walk the track for a full 24 hours in relay format. The teams will camp out in Skypark

during the event and overnight. Our goal at the event is to raise

$100k, have 100 survivors present and have 400 Relay walkers!

We welcome everyone to sign up to an existing team or form a new team and join us. This is a com-

munity/family event and we welcome all ages. In addition the Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back events we will be having 5 live bands, Karaoke, 50/50 Bingo, Raffles, food, drinks, and an amazing “Miss” Relay Contest.

Unfortunately, many people have been touched by cancer in some way. Our community is doing its part to find a cure and fight back. Please sign up or donate at the following link: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY13CA?pg=entry&fr_id=49110

More details can be obtained from Andy Thomas on (831) 588 2355 or [email protected]

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Pinterest for Business Training featured at Educational LuncheonHigh Noon in Scotts Valley • Scotts Valley Hilton, May 14, 11 am – 2 pm

The Scotts Valley Chamber of Com-merce, along with our business partners at Next Media 360 and

Wilkins Consulting, are pleased to present a hands-on seminar for our Businesses on the best uses of Pinterest for your business.

Pinterest is a fast-growing new social media tool that businesses can maximize on if used correctly. We are pleased to welcome Shelly Claman of Next Media 360 for this timely presentation and training. This seminar will feature an overview of what Pinterest is, how people are using it, and how & why it is relevant to businesses. The majority of the presentation will go through tips on how to use Pinterest as a business including identifying your target customer, creating appealing boards, pinning relevant content, and integrating your Pinterest efforts with your website as well as other marketing and social media efforts. The presentation will high-light how Pinterest can create branding for businesses, drive web traffic, increase sales, and generate relationships with

consumers. We’ll share with you how the Scotts Valley Chamber of Com-merce can further share your Pinterest ideas and assist with your mar-keting efforts. At the end of the presentation, our presenter will be able to help you set up your

Pinterest accounts. So bring your laptops and get started with this new marketing vehicle.

The seminar will begin at 11:00 am sharp, so don’t be late. We will break for a luncheon at noon, where you can eat, network and share ideas and questions about Pinterest with those in the seminar. Then it’s back to the seminar and more details to get you started.

Pre-registration is required. Regis-tration is $35. Make your reservations by calling the Scotts Valley Chamber of Com-merce, 831-438-1010. Space is limited so register now.

Welcome Our New Members Earthwise Pet Supply

Zann Aeck & Brett Aeck266-T Mt Hermon Rd

Scotts Valley, CA 95066831-621-6220

SVHS Parents ClubVicky Granger

555 Glen Wood Dr.Scotts Valley, CA 95066

831-439-9555www.Svhs.santacruzk12.ca.us

Sharon Medler, ArtistSanta Cruz, CA

831-475-4457 www.sharonmedler.com

TSC AcademicsCollin Jesberger

230 Mt. Hermon Rd No. 203Scotts Valley, CA 95066

831-288-5698www.tscacademics.com

Wood fire WoodiePat Flanagan

P.O. Box 2818 Santa Cruz, CA 95063

831-316-9001www.woodfirewoodie.com

Salsa’s Taco BarCarlos Castro &

Maria Elena Valencia95 Mt. Hermon Rd

Scotts Valley, CA 95066831-438-2567

www.salsastacobar.com

Thank You to Our Renewing Members Next Media group

The Pathfinder CompaniesScotts Valley Performing Arts

Scotts Valley MarketCommunity foundation

Santa Cruz Countyi on Design

Trust Life Coaching and Hypnosis

Rick’s Mercedes Works

Beaman insurancegranite Rock4X4 and More

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greek Comedy at SLV High SchoolLucian of Samosata’s Dialogues of the Gods first 2 weekends in MayThis student-directed production of

“Dialogues of the Gods” will be per-formed Thursday - Sunday, May 2

though May 5 and Thursday – Sunday May 9 through May 12 at the San Lorenzo Valley High School Performing Arts Center, 7105 Highway 9, in Felton.

Originally written by Lucian of Samosata more than 2,000 years ago, the play mocks the Homeric concept of the Greek gods. Dialogues of the Gods are 26 dialogues ridiculing the “Homeric” conception of the Greek Gods. The play includes romance, gossip and betrayals and depicts the less

honorable side of the gods in a humorous way in a modernized version of Greek mythology.

The show will be performed at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, May 2 to 11. Sunday matinees will begin at 2 p.m. May 5 and 12.

General admission tickets are $10 and $8 for students, seniors and school staff. SLVHS Students with an ASB sticker $7.

All tickets only $7 on Community Night, May 9.

Dialogues of the Gods Directed by Erik Bracken, Kayla Staats and Cassie Stipes

Cast: • Zeus – Adrian Miller • Prometheus – Ryan Williams • Eros – Cody Esser • Hermes – Ben Hofvendahl • Ganymede – Jack Olson • Hephaestus – Stephen Bracken • Apollo – Madi Loftus • Poseidon – Kyle Rispoli • Helios – Ian Sugar • Hercules – Miles Viele

• Asclepius – Dan Jeffrey • Paris – Jack Olson • Ares – Julian Espinoza • Dionysis – Miles Viele • Pan – Ryan Williams • Hera

– Elise Whisler • Aphrodite – Jessica Gnau • Selene – Anna Morris • Athena – Abi Young • Maia – Anna Morris • Leto – Kyra Slavich

Production Team: • Stage Manager – Megan Pace • Costumes – Elizabeth Henrich & Theresa B. • Makeup – Shonnon M. & Megan Van Ausdall • Crew – John Spriggs • Lights – Bryan Dombroske & Kai Harbert • Sound – Sam Wylie & Sean D. • Props – Kelly G. & Leila Brandt • Assistant House Manager – Kenda Landers n

For information: www.tinyurl.com/slvhsdrama

Mother’s Day: Gaining A New PerspectiveBy Noel Smith – [email protected]

This is the first year I will not have a mother to send flowers and a card to on Mothers Day. She is now gone

having left us last September just missing her 95th birthday by less than two weeks. She is gone, but not forgotten.

Memories come flooding back at the most unexpected times. I was in the shower at the gym the other day washing my hair. I had forgotten the plastic brush I normally use and started scrubbing my head using the tips of my fingers and my fingernails. Suddenly I remembered when I was very young,

that was the same feeling when my mother washed my hair as she gave me my Saturday night bath or when trying to keep ahead of the dirt and grime after a day of my playing outside.

Other memories quickly followed. The feeling of responsibility when my

mother assigned me the task of drying and putting away the silverware, or that of helping her hang up the clothes in the backyard by taking the wet clothes out of the laundry basket and handing them to her.

Or taking them from her when they were dry and putting them into the basket without dropping them or letting them touch the ground. (The first project I made in wood shop was a Laundry Fork for my mom.)

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Exchange Club Honors Two Public ServantsTwo Scotts Valley city employees are

being honored by the Scotts Valley Exchange Club at its annual police

officer and firefighter of the year award dinner in on Friday, May 3.

2012 Police Employee of the Year

The Scotts Valley Police Department has selected Officer Todd Whitehurst as the

2012 Exchange Club’s Police Employee of the Year.

Despite the com-plexity of DUI arrests and the lengthy report process, Officer White-hurst had 37 DUI arrests for the year of 2012. During one 12-hour shift, Officer Whitehurst made three separate DUI arrests - something not done in over 20 years.

In May 2012 during a traffic stop, Officer Whitehurst discovered a passenger was on parole. A vehicle search uncovered hundreds of documents belonging to victims of identity theft, and over a

thousand dollars of counterfeit money along with narcotics and paraphernalia.

Officer Whitehurst’s calm, reas-suring, patient and personable demeanor has been observed during his handling of several domestic violence cases reflecting a manner more commonly attributed to a veteran officer.

In December 2012, Officer Whitehurst received a Chief’s Commendation for saving a man’s life when responding to a 9-1-1 call of a heart attack victim. Arriving in 30 seconds, Officer Whitehurst assessed the 50-year-old victim, radioed for Code 3 medical assistance and initiated CPR. Fire personnel arrived and deployed a defibrillator and the patient was saved and expected to make a full recovery. The heart attack victim is alive thanks to Officer Whitehurst’s rapid intervention and calm handling of the rescue effort.

Officer Whitehurst’s pleasant person-ality, dedication to duty, great humility and many accomplishments in 2012, make him deserving to be our Exchange Club’s Police Employee of the Year.

Scotts Valley Fire Protection District’s 2012 Firefighter of the Year

The Scotts Valley Fire Protection District (SVFD) is pleased to name Marianne

Marsano as its 2012 Firefighter of the Year. Marianne began her fire service career as a Fire Inspector Apprentice for the County of Santa Cruz, in 1985 then she joined the Freedom Fire Department as a Fire Inspector, Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician.

In October of 1988, Marianne was hired by the SVFD as a Fire Inspector where she was responsible for con-ducting fire inspections and taking the appropriate action to get them corrected. She became known for her ability to com-municate effectively with contractors, community groups and the public.

On January 1, 1994, Marianne was promoted to Deputy Fire Marshal where

she was responsible for performing plan checks of construction projects and fire protection systems for code compliance. She conducted fire safety education programs and continued working with property owners, contractors, engineers, architects as well as City and County staff.

On November 12, 2005, Marianne was promoted to Fire Marshal where she became responsible for the man-agement of the fire district’s prevention program. She interpreted and enforced laws and regulations relating to fire and life safety.

Marianne announced her retirement, effective March 30, 2013. The SVFD rec-ognized Fire Marshal Marianne Marsano as its 2012 Firefighter of the Year for her nearly twenty- five years of dedicated and exceptional service to the Scotts Valley community. n

•••Exchange Club Board of Directors: Jane

Armstrong • Rudy Cabigas • Alan Smith • Art Smith Joshua Warren • Marianne Marsano

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Historic RedwoodTrail Walk

Sponsored by the San Lorenzo Valley Museum

Join the Boy Scouts of America at

the San Lorenzo Valley Museum Saturday, May 18, at 10 a.m. for a walk though a historic lumbering operation.

The walk will take between two and two and a half hours and will feature a Park Ranger speaking about the history of the camp, the logging industry, tools, method of extracting wood from the mountain-sides, etc.

A self-guided, informative brochure

(worth $1.00 each) will be given to each family as a gift from the Boy Scouts of America.

“Trail Walk” page 19


How to Complain like a ChampionMany of the pre-coaching conversa-

tions I have with people are filled with complaints. Complaints

mostly about other people: “Bill’s cluttered workspace drives me

nuts!” - “Jane is such a neat freak” - “I wish Mary would stand up

for herself” - “The boss

n e v e r

says anything to the Sales guy when he’s late to meetings, but he dings me every time.”

If they aren’t complaining about others, they complain about themselves: “Why do I keep saying ‘yes’ when I already have plenty to do?” I’m such a wimp. I just shut down when it even looks like an argument’s brewing.”

If it’s not people, then it’s the system or the economy or something doing something to them. “Do you believe it? The bridge took my bumper out!”

I don’t mind complaints. I do mind hearing the same complaint over and over and over again. I mind because I don’t like people to think they are victims. Luckily, many years ago, a colleague introduced me to three types of complaints that ended my days as a victim and began my reign as a champion com-plainer. Here’s what I learned.

Recreational complaint. With this kind of complaint, there’s no intention to change or solve anything. There’s no

request. My father-in-law in AZ complains about the weather: “It’s always blue skies. Our weather is boring!” My friend in Oregon complains: It’s another dreary day

in Portland. I guess I’ll get my umbrella and take a walk.” No one takes these seriously. They can be annoying, but there’s little harm in them. They are more a conversation starter, more akin to social grease.

Expressive complaint. Like the recreational complaint, there’s no intention to change or solve anything. There’s no request. “I can’t believe the new leader. He didn’t even send our

department an invitation to the all staff meeting. He told our manager we were probably too busy because it was tax time.”

There’s danger in this kind of a com-plaint. If this is as far as the conversation goes, it leaves both parties discouraged and in a mood of being a victim. It sucks the life out of the relationship and possibility.

Committed complaint. Unlike the

previous two types, this complaint includes a request for a change. “I am sending a request by Friday to the CEO that no department is left out of any staff meetings.” No victims here.

By the way, if you’d like to move an expressive complaint to a committed com-plaint, ask the complainer, “Do you have a request?” If they look at you funny, con-gratulations! You’ve interrupted the drift of the status quo. As a bonus, you may have been removed from the list of people to whom they complain. Hey, I just saved you 3 hours a week of energy-sucking time!

Complain committedly. Make a request, listen for the response, (accept, decline or counteroffer). Do this and you’ll stop being a victim and start complaining like the champion I know you can be. n

•••Camille Smith Leadership Coach, Com-

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History 101

ACROSS1. Debra Messing’s NBC

show6. Distress call9. Pack down13. *Coat used by army

starting in Korean War14. It can be electric15. Of the kidneys16. E.T., e.g.17. *Progressive or

Victorian one18. O. Henry’s specialty19. *a.k.a. “Father of U.S.

Constitution”21. *Underground

Railroad conductor23. Presidential election mo.24. Arizona city25. Auction call28. Poet ____ Angelou

30. *George W. Bush is the ______ son of George H.W. Bush

35. Keats’ works, e.g.37. Magnifying glass39. Eastwood’s _____

Harry40. Hippocrates’ promise41. Monument to Buddha43. Steam engine fuel44. Of them46. Prayer leader in

mosque47. Upper hand48. “The Green ______”50. Any thing52. Ever, to a poet53. Chapter 11 issue55. Cranberry habitat57. *Site of first shot of

Civil War60. New Hebrides64. Something unusual,

perhaps worthy of collecting

65. Exclamation of surprise

67. Back of mandible68. Comprehend69. Waste of time, in text

lingo70. Sheep-like71. Not working72. Clinton ___ Rodham73. Dog-_____ book

DOWN1. Unsubscriber’s focus2. ____ fide, in bad faith3. Desert-like4. Coil of yarn5. Type of horse-drawn

carriage6. Espied7. “___ the fields we

go”8. List of candidates9. *FDR was only

president elected to more than two

10. Dwarf buffalo11. *Father of American

Education, Horace ____

12. Layer15. Like risqué

entertainment20. Stretched circles22. “It’s no ___!”24. Free from slavery25. *Lincoln’s assassin26. *Known for potatoes,

it achieved statehood in 1890

27. Block29. Supposed giant

Himalayan31. Vegas cube32. Wear away33. “All the world’s a

_____”34. *Tippecanoe’s running

mate36. Leg bone38. Quarrel or argument

42. Single-cell protozoan45. Grass valued for hay

for cattle49. Driver’s aid51. *Non-interference

doctrine creator, 1823

54. *1954 Board of Education opponent

56. Tropical fruit57. Voiceless consonant58. Europe/Asia mountain

divide59. ____ en scene60. *15th Amendment

subject61. Gulf V.I.P.62. Ditty63. CPO in auto industry64. Computer-generated

imagery, acr.66. Garden cultivator

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“Trail Walk” from page 17

The loop trail is 3.5 miles, steep at the beginning and NOT wheel chair or stroller friendly. We recommend that you wear closed toed shoes, bring a filled water bottle, trail snacks, a hat and sun screen.

Please park in the lower parking lot between 9:30 and 9:45 am with the walk starting up by the Ranger’s House at 10 a.m. A trail patch is available for purchase at the reservation for $3.25 (including tax), cash only.

For more information call (831) 338-8382 or email [email protected]. San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006, www.slvmuseum.com. n

•••Trail walk starts at the Boulder Creek

Boy Scout Reservation 250 Scout Ranch Road, just off of Bear Creek Road, about 1 mile east of Boulder Creek.

A $5.00 donation per family is appreciated.

Once Upon a Mattress Playing at SVHS

Last three Performances May 3, 4 & 5Scotts Valley High School theater arts

students presents the Scotts Valley High School’s production of “Once

Upon a Mattress” which continues this weekend at the school student union, 555 Glenwood Drive, in Scotts Valley.

The Tony-nominated musical is billed as a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea” with Broadway humor, romantic songs telling a story of royal courtship and comedy.

If you thought you knew the story of ‘The Princess and The Pea,’ you may be in for a sur-prise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that, in fact, it wasn’t the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night?

Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-

splitting shenanigans. Chances are you’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again.

Directed by Naomi Rollins and Karin Babbitt with assistant director Sophi Todtz, the musical features Logan Thornley as Prince Dauntless, Victoria

Scalla as Princess Win-ifred, Layne Ahlstrom as Queen Agravain and Riley Buffington as the Jester.

Choreography is by Shannon Marie Kerr. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, also April 26-27 and May 3-4, with matinees 2 p.m. Sunday and May 5 and noon April 28, in

the Student Union, 555 Glenwood Drive.Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday

and Saturday through May 4. The Sunday matinee begins at noon at 2 p.m. May 5, the final show of the run.

Tickets are $10 for students, $12 for general admission and tickers can be pur-chased at the door or at www.showtix4u.com. n


AnnouncementsYouth N.O.W.

Care about the academic success of underrepresented youth?

If so, join us by volunteering to provide one-on-one tutoring or homework help for youth in Watsonville. No experience necessary. Bring your compassion, enthusiasm, time, dedication, knowledge, and familiarity of a subject to a student who wants your help. We operate M-Th. from 3:00pm-5:00pm. For more information, e-mail amurphy@youthnowcenter or visit our website at www.youthnowcenter.com.

Speak Up When You’re Down

Postpartum Depression is the most common complication of

childbirth, yet it often goes undi-agnosed and untreated. If you are pregnant or have recently had a baby, and have felt sad or anxious for more than two weeks, it’s time to speak up and get help. The good news is that depression is very treatable. Talk with your midwife or doctor. You are not alone, you are not to blame, and with help you will feel better.For more information and a comprehensive list of local resources for healing, please visit www.speakupsantacruz.org.

Ongoing EventsMondaysPROfiLE of Santa Cruz9:00am-12:30pm, 2045 40th Ave. Clares St. Capitola

Need help finding a job? Join PROFILE of Santa Cruz. Its

free and it works. Last year 126 of its members were placed in jobs, and we can help you too. Ongoing work-shops will cover resume writing, communication, and interview skills. For more information, call profile at (831) 479-0393 or visit www.santacruzprofile.org.

Meal Solution Mondays4:00pm-6:00pm, New Leaf Com-munity Markets, 1210 41st Ave. Capitola (Also down town and at West side stores)

Tired of preparing the same meals? Get fresh ideas for

easy-to-prepare, affordable, and nutritious main entrees from a member of the New Leaf Com-munity Markets culinary team. A different recipe featured every Monday, ranging from meat dishes, to gluten-free, to vegan. Try a sample, get a recipe card, and learn tips for meal prep and leftovers. Featured recipes are posted on the New Leaf Community blog at www.newleafcommunity.com.

Mondays, Wednesdays, and ThursdaysCo-dependents Anonymous

Co-dependents Anonymous is a 12-step group for people

who want healthy relationships and self esteem. Weekly meetings are offered free of charge in Santa Cruz and Watsonville. For a schedule and more information, go to www.coda.org or e-mail [email protected] or call (831) 469-6096.

Second and fourth Mondaysfirst and Third WednesdaysAlzheimers Support groups Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pm Wednesday: 5:30 – 7:00pm Conference Room at Elena Baskin/Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A Capitola Road, Santa Cruz.

Facilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this group is for caregivers and

family members of people with Alzheimers

TuesdaysWomen Care Drop in Cancer SupportDrop in Support Group is a

gathering for women with all types of cancer. We offer support for women through all stages from diagnoses through treatment. For more information or to register call (831) 457-2273

Drop in grief Support6:00pm at Aegis, 125 Heather Terrace, Aptos

Join other adults who are grieving the death of a friend or family

member. Learn helpful tools for coping: Share stories and receive support from people who care.No registration required, please call (831) 430-3000

First Tuesdays each monthTail Wagging World of Dog Ownership6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.).

Ocean gate Zen Center Zazen instructions6:30pm. 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center)

Zazen instruction 1st Tues of ea. month at 6:30 pm. Ocean Gate

Zen Center will be offering a 6 week class beginning Jan. 8 at 7:30 pm on Being Time. This will follow a 30 min. meditation. Morning

meditation schedule is Tues., Thurs. 6:45 am; Fri. 9:00 am (followed by service) and Sat. 8:30 am with “Come As You Are Zen” at 9:00 amVisit oceangatezen.org for more info.

First Tuesdays and Third Wednesdays each monthOrientations to Become Advocates for ChildrenNorth County, 5:30-7p.m., first Tuesday of month (for location details contact Danielle at 761-2956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 p.m., third Wednesday of the month at the CASA Office, 813 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Santa

Cruz County needs your help. Volunteer 3-5 hours per week to provide support, guidance, and a powerful voice in court for children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Everyone welcome, men and bilingual folks especially encouraged. To RSVP call 761-2956 Ext. 102, or email [email protected]

Second Tuesdays each monthfree Job Seek Workshop!6:00pm-7:00pm, Gateway Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Rd. Scotts ValleyFor more information, visit http://hirewire.org

PfLAg (Parents, families, and friends of Lesbians and gays) 7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. First Congregational Church of Santa CruzTo learn more, call (831) 427-4016 or visit www.pflagscc.org

WednesdaysToastmasters: Speak for Success12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley.

Giving a business presen-tation? Interviewing for

a job? Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, supportive environment with Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters. Open to all levels.Drop-ins welcome. For more information, call 831-335-3693.

Overeaters Anonymous6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach #50 Rancho Del Mar, AptosFor more information, call (831) 429-7906

First Wednesday each monthChild Welfare Review6:00pm- 9:00pm 1400 Emeline Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz.

The orientation is designed to review the child welfare system and to give

you a chance to have your question answered by child welfare staff.To register to one of the meetings

and for directions, please call 454-4024.

Second and Fourth Wednesdaysfreedom forum Presents: Constitution Classes7:00pm, Quaker Friends Meeting House, 225 Rooney St. Santa CruzFor more information, visit http://www.meetup.com/santacruz-freedom-forum/

ThursdaysCapitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course. Contact Doug at 831- 724-9192 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Second Thursdays each monthVeterans of foreign Wars 6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Cruz

Commander Ronals Petty leads the meetings.

For more information, call (831) 475-9804

Second and Fourth ThursdaysCabrillo Host Lions Club7:00pm at the Cabrillo Com-munity Center, Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd.

Public is invited to all programs. Contact President Jess Allen

831-684-2721 or Past President Barbara Chamberlain at 831-688-3356 for meeting/dinner reservations or information or visit www.cabrillohostlions.org.

Third Thursday each monthPacific Speakers Association7:00pm, Firehouse on Soquel Dr. Aptos

Speakers helping speakers get gigs.

Call (831) 332-8221 for more information.

FridaysClutterers Anonymous5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz.

Tired of Clutter? Stuff piling up? Support is available. CLA

meeting every Friday.For more info call 426-1868 FREE

SaturdaysAptos Certified Farmers Market8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College, Aptos.

The Aptos Market, with over 80 vendors, is open year round,

with the best selections of fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, seedlings, flowers, local honey, fresh eggs, fresh fish, artisan baked goods and gourmet foods. In addition, family activities, music, cooking demos by professional chefs, gardening workshops, seasonal fairs and events are a part of the market.

Scotts Valley farmer’s Market9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community Center, 360 Kings Village Drive www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org

SundaysOver-Eaters Anonymous9:00am-10:15am, Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave. Sc.

OA is a 12-step support group for those who wish to stop eating

compulsively. All are welcome.Free childcare with advance reservation by 5pm, Fridays. Call (831) 429-7906.

Church Bible Study/Worship9:45am: Bible Study; 11:00: Worship, First Baptist Church 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos

Looking for a church? Come worship with us!

Dated Events

Wednesday May 8NARfE Monthly Meeting11:30am, Seascape Golf Club, 610 Clubhouse Dr. Aptos

NARFE (National Active & retired Federal Employees)

Chapter 54 meeting. Guest speaker is Reflexologist JoAnn Tennent. She will share her expertise of Hand & Foot Reflexology, and it’s techniques to stimulate the body’s healing power.Cost of lunch is $17.00. Phil Moriconi 831 464-3775 or Loraine Rath 724-6970.

Friday May 10fundraiser for Relay for Life with Extra Large7 pm – 10 pm at Village Fitness Center, 16A Seascape Village, Aptos (next to Seascape Foods)

Dance to the Extra Large band, enjoy appetizers,

wine, local chocolates and desserts, silent auction, and raffle with valuable prizes. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. The event will take place from Tickets are $40 or $75 for two and must be purchased prior to the event. Reserve your tickets by calling 708-2323 or email: [email protected]. For more information visit www.SeascapePTandFit.com.

Sunday May 1229th Annual Mother’s Day ‘Run for Shelter’7:00 am, Ramsey Park, Watsonville

Give mom a gift of fit, come join us for the run. Pajaro Valley

Shelter Services presents the 29th annual “Run for Shelter”. Roses for moms, goody bags, t-shirts, medals, prizes, music, food, and fun! Download registration and sponsor forms at www.pvshelter.org or call (831) 728-5649.

Wednesday May 15freedom forum Presents ‘Peddling Influence’ 6:30 pm, Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave. Santa Cruz

From blatant falsifying of news to the lack of real

integrity in the media, this 90 minute film exposes how deception, persuasion and money, instead of basic facts, may be shaping out opinions and thoughts. Check out the trailer at www.wil-liamlewisfilms.com. Event is free, donations appreciated. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/santacruz-freedom-forum. (831) 708-8626.

Sunday May 1912th Annual Spring Dog festival9:00am-2:00pm, Soquel Highschool

Contest with prizes, demonstra-tions, food, shopping, and fun!

Admission fee: $10 per dog, $5 per person.

Friday May 24Aptos Sons in Retirement Luncheon Meeting11:30am,Severinos Restaurant, 7500 Old Dominion Ct., Aptos

Program will be “The Clean Ocean Project”. Jim Holms

with his boat scours and collects the large amounts of waste plastic contaminating

our Bay and Ocean.Harry Satos company, E-N-ergy, has machine in Moss Landing which converts the waste into oil which is then used to fuel the boat. They will bring and demonstrate a working model of the converting machine. Call Jack at 688-0977 for information.

Saturday May 25Susan Theiman VCUM Memorial Estate Book Sale8:00am, in front of Abbot’s Thrift 6164 HWY 9

As a last request from Susan Theiman who had

volunteered at VCUM operating the Saturday Pantry for more than 25 years. Susan, a Felton resident, voracious reader and librarian volunteer, left her collection of books to VCUM. A selection will be available for this sale.

Monday May 27Knights of Columbus Council ‘Mexican feast’5:30 pm, dinner served at 6:00pm, Markey Hall, 7600 Soquel Dr. Aptos

Celebrate Memorial Day by dining with us! Knights

of Columbus Council present a “Mexican Feast” prepared by Chef Adrianne Saldivar-Meier. No host bar with soda, wine, beer and margaritas available. There will be musical entertainment.Cost is $15 for adults and $7 for children. Proceeds raised will be given to charities we support, including the Youth Scholarship Fund and the Parish Assistance Ministry. Reservations can be made by phone by calling Jerry at (831) 684-2879 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Tickets will not be sold at the door. n


AnnouncementsArtist Applications available for 2013 Open Studios Art Tour

The Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County is accepting artist

applications for the 2013 Open Studios Art Tour online at www.zapplication.org. The deadline to apply is midnight on April 30th. For guidelines, visit openstudiosarttour.org/applications-for-2013.

Ongoing EventsOngoing through May 30Ageless Art at the Scotts Valley Senior CenterThe Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley

The Scotts Valley Senior Center is exhibiting art work created

by the residents at Oak Tree Villa, under the guidance of Ageless Art Volunteer Gloria Daniel. The exhibit will be on view through May 30th.For further information, contact the Ageless Art Project at (831) 459-8917 x208.

EverydayBob finegan’s Wooden Box Show at Aptos Library11:00am-7:00pm, Aptos Library

The display consists of about 25 decorated small boxes

illustrating the use of marquetry, fancy veneers, copper panels that have been treated with chemicals to yield unusual patterns, and other techniques.

EverydayLocal Art at Zizzo’s Coffee7:00am-5:00pm, Zizzo’s Coffee, 3555 Clares St. Capitola

Enjoy the beautiful artwork of local talented artists.

For more information, contact Zizzo’s Coffee at (831) 477-0680.

TuesdaysBiNgO6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St.

Hosted by Soquel Sports Foundation. Buy-In $25.

Also, we have a special BINGO, celebrating our 2nd anniversary, on Sept. 28 at 6:30. Buy-in only $15. www.soquelsports.com

WednesdaysPeninsula Banjo Band7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose

Forty-seven years of performing in the Bay Area, over 250

popular tunes. Come see our

band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No cover. Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for Non-profit events (donations are tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

ThursdaysModern Square Dancing Class7:00pm, German-American Hall Santa Cruz, 230 PlymouthCall (831) 726-7053 or e-mail [email protected] for more information!

Last Thursdays each monthMonthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene italian/Argentine Restarante4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr.

This is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful

meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango.Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, call Michael (831) 239-2247.

First Fridays each monthfirst 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.)

First and Third Fridays friday Shakespeare Club10:30am-12:30pm, First Congregational Church, 900 High St. Santa CruzFor more information, visit www.fridayshakespeare.org, call Kris at (831) 421-0930 or Nanette at (831) 438-3615.

Second Fridays each monthBig Band Dance7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-County Senior Center 829 Bay Ave, Capitola

Ballroom dancing to live music by The 10th Ave.

Band. Refreshments, large floor, friendly atmosphere, free parking. Open to the public-singles welcome! Suggested donation, $6 per person. Proceeds benefit MCSC. For more information, call (831) 476-4711.

Fourth Saturdays each monthWriters and Poets Open Mike2:00pm-4:00pm, Porter Memorial Library, 3050 Porter St. Soquel(no meeting Jan., July, Aug. or Dec.)

Writers and Poets are invited to a new monthly open mike

reading series. Come and read your fiction, essays, or poetry.For more information, call Jean at (831) 475-4221

SaturdaysLive Jazz and Local Art at Zizzo’s Coffee11:30am-1:30pm, Zizzo’s Coffee, 3555 Clare’s St. Capitola

Listen to live jazz featuring members of the Santa Cruz Jazz

Society. So many talented musicians and singers! And an exhibit of local art will be featured 7 days a week.For more information, contact Christine Shelton-Anderson at (755) 544-5651.

Dated EventsThursday May 2Saturday May 4Aptos High School Presents: guys and Dolls7:00 pm May 2 & 3, 2 pm May 4, Performing Arts Center 100 Mariner Way

Featuring a full orchestra and such memorable songs as “If

I Were a Bell”, “Luck Be a Lady”, and “Adelaide’s Lament”. For more information and reserved tickets find the link at aptoshs.net. Tickets sold at the door will be subject to availability.

Friday May 3fantastic Ukulele Event7:30pm, Mello Center, 250 E. Beach St. Watsonville

Starring the president of the Uke Club Santa Cruz, The Ukulele

Lady, and more! Lessons and demon-strations from the Ukulele lady will be at 6:00pm. Please come with your ukulele and lets have a great time.$5.00 donation requested. For more information, contact Barbara at (831) 239-7258.

Saturday May 4Playing for Peace8:00pm, Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Rd. Aptos

Israeli, Iranian, and Palestinian great musicians coming together for an

amazing musical journey of mystical, meditative and peaceful message.For more information, call (831) 479-344. Student/Senior: $15, Tickets $20 in advance, and $25 at the door. Advance tickets can by purchased at www.drorsinai.com.

Saturday May 4Sunday May 5Santa Cruz Clay11:00am-5:00pm, Bargetto Winery, 3635 N. Main St. Soquel

Over 25 local potters and clay artists will show and sell their

art at Bargetto Winery out front and in the pleasant courtyard setting overlooking Soquel Creek. Wine tasting will be available.Event is free and open to all ages.

The Christian Youth Theatre presents the Musical Production of: The Jungle BookAlso May 11 and 12The Louden Nelson Community Theatre, 301 Center St. Santa CruzTickets are available for purchase at cytsantacruz.com.

Sunday May 5Tour an Outstanding Rhododendron garden in Aptos1:00pm, Monte Toyon Camp and Conference Center, 220 Cloister Lane, Aptos

Check out beautiful summer hybrids like the Maddenii Series

rhododendrons My Lady. My Guy, Mi Amor, Owen Pierce, and more! There is no charge for admission.

Wednesday May 813th Annual fairways for Kids golf Classic

Enjoy a sunny afternoon of gold, lunch and special treats. End

the day with a festive buffet dinner. A highlight of the event will be a silent auction of locally donated treasures, a live auction, emceed by Supervisor Bruce McPherson, featuring golf opportunities, resort and vacation stays, and other gifts.For more information, use contact information above and/or go to our website: www.hospicesantacruz.org/make-a-difference/friends-of-hospice

Friday May 10Mother’s Day Crafts at the Library3:00pm-5:00pm, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Main Library

Using pages from old and discarded books, we will be

making beautiful paper flowers for Mother’s Day. Teens will be able to give their mother something beautiful and hand-made that will stand the test of time. This event is open to all individuals over the age of 10.For more information, contact Hannah Clement at (831) 768-3407. n

Your May HoroscopeAnnabel Burton • Astrologer ©

•••Find Out More www.AnnabelBurton.tv

Gemini (May 22-June 21)Your ruler, Mercury, whizzes through your chart this month, Gemini, from the 2nd to 16th, where you are working behind the scenes to finalize details, and then into your sign from the 16th to the 29th. Here you are most articulate and witty, and what you speak or write about will have the world hanging on your every word. But it is not all about work and of course, there is time for fun too, certainly from the 9th onwards. Here you are lucky financially and in love and enjoy meeting new people. Consider carefully when you are given what could be a golden opportunity.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)This is a time for renewing friendships and discovering new ones. It is when you share a problem or a situation that you can get a more sensible viewpoint on it, often something that you may have overlooked. There are two eclipses this month, one on the 10th and the other on the 25th. At this time, the Full Moon in Sagittarius brings you hope and expansiveness. You want to feel more challenged as a current job may bore you, especially if it is all too familiar. soon you will be looking for a step up the ladder, and not before time!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)You have to be forceful and assertive only when you are dealing with people who are in an entrenched position. Try to be diplomatic, but if this does not work, then more vocal persuasion may help. There are important issues at stake and you want to get it right. Your success lies in getting the work life balance right, and it is all too easy to be pulled in opposite directions. Break-throughs can occur just after the first week or at the end of May. Your creativity is heightened by current influences and you have renewed energy.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)You are more at home with life than you have been for a long time as it has felt like an uphill struggle for long enough. But now you have found a balance and know exactly what your limitations are and instead of struggling against them you learn to live within them. You are little dismissive of those who are continuing to strive and the art of gratitude and appreciation now seems so much more attractive. This is not to say that challenges and one or two high points mark this as a pretty special month for you.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)This is a good time to make concrete changes and rearrangements of a practical nature. If you are planning home improvements, decorating etc. you get inspiration from a variety of places but you are drawn to the natural world. Trips away are particularly appealing, especially to a totally different environment. If this is not possible then you will be surfing the internet and make some wonderful discoveries. Your love life is lively and demanding too, especially in the first week where meetings with a new of your life certainly blows away the cobwebs!

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)Although you maybe torn between two equally attractive possibilities in the first week, it is simply a matter of being patient to see that one option is going to work out better than the other. Still, you enjoy dealing with both possibilities. Later this month you are very involved with either a new or existing relationship. You may need to build bridges and decide what is most important so a certain amount of change in your lifestyle could be necessary. Discussing your future plans is a wonderful way of making possibilities and dreams real.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)While at the start of this month, you see that your desired path is blocked and held up in some way, this is temporary, and in fact buys you more time for some other initiatives you are involved with. You have seen that it is not always necessary to know exactly how things are gong to work out, and being flexible makes a lot of sense. Soon your ruler, Jupiter, will be changing signs but for now, keep an open mind and allow your learning to continue. You may be teaching a few things too! In the final week, relationships become a major factor. It is looking good for a more committed partnership or tying the knot.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)The first week brings you good things and luck as you combine your own intuitions with the way a certain situation is developing by itself. All it takes is a nudge in the right direction, but specifically, talking to those who need to repay a favour in some way. If you don’t ask, you don’t get. Also, around the 10th your ability to be a genius is evident. That creative thinking allows you to hit upon a brilliant idea that could be quite life changing. But you don’t rush in and instead do your homework. It all depends what your long term intentions are.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)While initially, you are juggling both your working life and non working life, you work through the demands to find an amicable solution. Think about what you would prefer more of and try and bring this in, rather than rage against what you don’t want. This way, you let the Universe know what your ideal situation could be. As important eclipses are occurring in May, it is worth noting both the 10th and the 25th in your diary. The former can take you to the past and the latter puts you in touch with others on your wavelength who share your hopes and dreams.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)Travel and variety are important just now. You don’t refuse an invitation and you enjoy small discussions without getting too deeply involved. It is fine for you just to play around the edges. You are likely to avoid those who are too demanding and instead get more from the kind of folk who are upbeat if a little shallow. This is not the time to get stuck in any situation which ties you down, but is brilliant for buying and selling, being commercially and business savvy. From the last week of May, your focus on family and your domestic life brings you down to earth in the best possible way.

Aries (March 21-April 20)This is a key time for you from a financial perspective. While you have a desire to be sensible you also have a need for what is both tasteful and luxurious, which means that you will have to be clever about cutting corners. You welcome more stability and certainty and find that the temporary nature of a job you may have is now more settled and long lasting which certainly helps. On the down side, you may feel a little stuck in a rut in which case, it is time for bringing in new ventures and excitement. Turning points around the 10th and 25th can bring clues about where you are headed.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)Several things come together for you this month, Taurus. Not only is it the time of year for your birthday but important eclipses in the most personal part of your chart show that change has been long overdue for a different lifestyle which is more in keeping with your talents. You feel more in touch with what makes you special and an individual and it is certainly worth blowing your own trumpet. What you find so easy, others really struggle with so it can be hard to recognize how clever you are at times. You are likely to be making a commitment in a new direction especially at the end of May.


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The first four months as Supervisor of the Fifth District have been full of listening, learning, and a

growing appreciation of the Fifth Dis-trict. Entering office, I knew a diversity of pressing issues needed to be addressed. The issues range in scale from local neighborhood problems to statewide issues and from potholes to policies.

I have been very pleased with the response to the San Lorenzo Valley Town Hall meetings held in Boulder Creek, Felton, and Ben Lomond. Combined, about 300 people attended a meeting to review their community’s Town Plan. The energy, enthusiasm, and ideas were impressive. San Lorenzo Valley resi-dents are ready to dig in! My mission is to work with the residents to organize and support their specific ideas and community projects in the coming year. You will be hearing much more on these projects in the coming month.

I would like to give you a sampling of accomplishments for these first four months:

• Successfully advocated for the restoration of weekend bus service to Big Basin State Park to allow visitors to experience our oldest State Park without reliance on a car.

• Along with Treasurer Fred Keeley,

supported a proposal for a property tax deferral for low-income seniors and the disabled. The first com-munity meeting to assist seniors with their applications was held at the Senior Center in Highlands Park.

• Held Town Plan meetings in Felton, Ben Lomond, and Boulder Creek -- attended by about 300 residents -- to discuss community priorities and concerns.

• Voted to move forward with a Library Master Plan that lists a new library in Felton as the first priority, while also making improvements at the Boulder Creek, Scotts Valley, and other branch libraries.

• Convened County staff to assist in discussions on the feasibility of consolidating the Lompico and San Lorenzo Valley Water Districts. These talks are continuing.

• Held 16 open-hour constituent meetings in Felton, Scotts Valley, and Boulder Creek.

• Moved forward with plans for sewer service to replace failing septic systems in the Rolling Woods area off Graham Hill Road.

• Worked with the Sheriff’s Office and the California Department of Forestry on illegal woodcutting and

encampments in the San Lorenzo Valley.

• Assisted efforts to develop a new entrance, parking, visitor’s center, and other amenities at Castle Rock State Park.

• Moved forward with Community Choice Aggregation to study whether it is appropriate for our region to purchase and generate our own power, which could have tremendous economic and environ-mental benefits. All four cities and the County are working together to do a feasibility study. The San Lorenzo Valley Water District and the Soquel Creek Water District are also enthusiastic about partnering on the project.

• Appointed and reappointed 30 Fifth District residents to county commissions.

• Addressed dozens of neighborhood concerns, including road, garbage, animal, noise, and environmental problems.In the next few months, I will

focus on following up on the Town Hall meetings. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at: [email protected] or at 454-2200. I look forward to representing and working with you. n

Your Supervisor Says …

One Hundred Twenty Days And Counting

By Bruce McPherson, 5th District Supervisor

Feeling depressed or anxious? You’re not aloneA free “Hopeful and Naturally Healing

Women’s Support Group” will begin Saturday, May 18 from 3-5 p.m. with free childcare available and will con-tinue with regular meetings on the third Saturday of each month

This support group is for ANY woman who lives with depression, anxiety and/or bipolar disorder. (Medical diag-nosis NOT required)

Whether on medication or not, this is for those who wish to explore NATURAL, safe, holistic lifestyle alternatives for improving these mood challenges in a positive, uplifting atmo-sphere. This group is also a place to create new friendships.

The free “Hopeful and Naturally Healing Women’s Support Group” is Co-facilitated by Dyane Leshin-Harwood and Linda Lininger, a longtime Boulder Creek resident. Dyane is founder of the Ben Lomond-based Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) of Santa Cruz County. Dyane facilitated DBSA support

group meetings for two years. The purpose of these meetings is to provide a free,

peer-to-peer women’s support group in our community. Women need a safe, confidential, uplifting and encour-aging place to discuss their mood challenges and they also can benefit greatly from learning how to explore incorpo-rating safe, natural and holistic alternatives to improving

their mood disorders, i.e. depression, anxiety and/or bipolar disorder.

This support group will be meeting on the third Saturday afternoon of each month. The first meeting will be Saturday, May 18 from 3-5 p.m. at the Boulder Creek United Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder Street in the Community Room

NOTE: This support group is not intended to replace medical supervision of any kind and is not intended to replace the need for professional therapy.

For more information please email Dyane Leshin-Harwood at [email protected]

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Patch is a Catch, is he YOUR Match?

It is very clear to us that Patch was once someone’s loved companion. Unfortunately, once doesn’t always mean forever. Just days ago, on his eighth birthday, this three-legged Boxer mix awaited his day to die in a rural shelter. The heart-breaking reality is that many senior animals slip

through the cracks of life and find themselves in these sad situations. Loving owners have moved on, apathetic owners have taken over and soon these sweet animals find themselves languishing in a shelter when they should be spending their golden years with people who love them.

Through a village of caring animal lovers on Facebook, the Santa Cruz SPCA was alerted of Patch’s plight. People that had never even met this boy could see and feel his need and immediately took action to help, volunteering to make the two hour trip to get him here. He was reported to be a perfect passenger.

Patch is extremely friendly and although he wiggles and wags, he’s very gentle and docile. Family dogs don’t come much better than this!

When swarmed by a group of small barking dogs he politely ignored them and respectfully greeted the three larger dogs he met on leash. We feel that he would do fine in a multi-dog home with a small or large dog. Although he’s thinner than he should be, Patch is considered a large dog and weighs about 50 lbs. Ideally, he should fill out to be around 55 lbs.

If you would like to help animals like Patch and his orphaned friends, please consider donating to the Santa Cruz SPCA. The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization and receives no government funding, relying solely on public donations to run its many programs that benefit the animals and people of our community.

For more information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www.santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is located at the Capitola Mall near Target and is open on Friday from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm. n

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I remembered the look of hap-piness on my mothers face when our family was able to purchase a washing machine that in addition to the wash tub, also had a spinning tub on the side to take the water out of the wash before hanging it up to dry. This meant we didn’t have to wring out the wash by hand or run it through the wringer that was powered by a long handle with my mother or me on the other end.

There were memories of potato pancakes (made of leftover mashed potatoes) or fried oatmeal (made of leftover oatmeal cereal), the endless number and varieties of casseroles (chipped beef, tuna, asparagus, green bean, etc.) and pork chops served with white gravy over potatoes all provided to a family that gathered together for dinner each night.

My mother not only served her family, she and her family served their country. Mom had a husband that served in WWII, a son and grand-daughter that served in the cold war, a son that served in the Peace Corps, a daughter that counseled women in prison, a grandson that served in the Gulf War and now a great grandson that is currently serving in the Mideast.

My mother also served in the cold war and in the space race working in the Aerospace industry. Mom helped build planes for the U.S. Air Force and the Navy, then she built radar systems for NASA that helped land men on the moon and the Viking Lander on Mars.

My mother lived in the same house for over 50 years and went to the same church for all of that time. The last years of her life were difficult but she never complained. She took care of a sister ravaged by a stroke by moving her from Monterey to a care facility near her. Finally mom found herself the last of the five girls that had been her generation. She took loving and constant care of a husband that suffered greatly during his last year by making sure that he would be at home and with her when he died. Then she had a stroke that paralyzed her right side. But with the help of her family she managed to stay in her own home until the last six months of her life.

Mom is gone, all the things she and my dad saved and stored are gone or scattered. My Mothers Day flowers and card have nowhere to go. But I still have the memories of those fingers vig-orously scrubbing my hair and there is even a voice that I hear, the last words she ever said to me, “I love you too son.” n

scotts valley times may 2013

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