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June 2013 • Vol 16 No. 11 • www.tpgonlinedaily.com SLV High School 2013 Graduation

San Lorenzo Valley High School (SLVHS), selected by the state of California as a Distinguished California High School, is nestled in the beautiful redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains high above the blue Pacific and the Monterey Bay Sanctuary. Full Story on page 8

Scotts Valley High School

The California Distinguished School recognition, presented by California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, was awarded to Scotts Valley High School after it met rigorous accountability measure and criteria set by the California Department of Education (CDE). Full Story on page 5

125 Years at Lick Observatory

The University of California’s Lick Observatory is celebrating its 125th anniversary and hosting its 33rd season of evening programs for music lovers and astronomy buffs this summer, featuring concerts, lectures, and opportunities to view the night sky ... Full Story on page 2

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SV Library Patio Now Open The “Friends of the Scotts Valley Library” is pleased to announce that the new patio of the Scotts Valley Library is now ready for your enjoyment. The patio’s completion was a community effort, funded by generous community donations including substantial gifts from Laura and Terry LaPorte and the late Dorothy Hale.

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Lick Observatory Celebrates 125th Anniversary

Music of the Spheres summer concert series leads the way MOUNT HAMILTON, CA — The University of California’s Lick Observatory is celebrating its 125th anniversary and hosting its 33rd season of evening programs for music lovers and astronomy buffs this summer, featuring concerts, lectures, and opportunities to view the night sky through the observatory’s historymaking telescopes atop Mt. Hamilton. Music of the Spheres is a benefit summer concert series whose proceeds support Lick Observatory, a University of California multi-campus research unit. Each of the eight Music of the Spheres evenings includes a performance by acclaimed musicians and a talk by a renowned astronomer about current research. Afterward (weather permitting), audience members can view through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor and the 40-inch Nickel reflecting telescope. Knowledgeable volunteer amateur astronomers share their own telescopes and expertise with interested members of the audience.

Music of the Spheres concerts will take place on June 15 and 29, July 13 and 27, August 10 and 24, and September 14 and 28. Scheduled performances include the Dave Rocha Jazz Trio; Grammy-winning artists Eric Tingstad (guitar) and Nancy Rumbel (wind instruments); Great Guitars,

ticket further entitles visitors to a behindthe-scenes tour of the 3-meter Shane reflecting telescope and a catered buffet before the concert, as well as front-andcenter seating. Tickets are available online and from the UCSC Ticket Office or the Santa Cruz Civic Box Office. Additional ticket information and details of the 2013 Music of the Spheres concerts are available online at www.ucolick.org/public/music.html. Lick Observatory is located on the summit of Mt. Hamilton in the Diablo Range east of San Jose. Driving time from San Jose is about one hour via Mt. Hamilton Road (Route 130). Founded in 1888, Lick Observatory remains among the most productive research observatories in the world. Additional information about visiting Lick Observatory is available on the web at www.ucolick.org/public/visitors.html or by calling Lick Observatory at (408) 2745061, from noon to 5 p.m. daily. n For more UCSC news, visit news.ucsc.edu

featuring Daniel Roest and Laurence Juber (two-time Grammy winner and former lead guitarist for Paul McCartney’s band Wings); Afro-Latin world jazz by Oscar Reynolds and Karumanta; and classical guitar duo Yuri Liberzon and Patrick O’Connell. Tickets for each Music of the Spheres evening are offered at three levels: general ($40), preferred ($90), and VIP ($150), plus ticket service fee. All tickets include the concert, astronomy talk, viewing session, and a commemorative wineglass or coffee cup. Preferred ticket holders have the additional benefits of reserved seating and a 20 percent discount at the gift shop. A VIP Lick Observatory, circa 1891

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Cover SV Library Patio Now Open

Community News Lick Observatory Celebrates 125th Anniversary Music of the Spheres summer concert series leads the way 5 Scotts Valley High Honored for High Standards 8 San Lorenzo Valley High School 2013 Graduation 15 Books for Sale’ at the Scotts Valley Library • Scotts Valley Junior Police Academy • Gold Standard Chorus Grants Scholarship to Robert Gerbode of Scotts Valley High 17 SLVHS Seeks Directors for Musical • Start Smart Program • CHP Officer Sarah Jackson receives M.A.D.D. Award 6 7

Kids Camp • Pages 6 – 7 Camp Is for Every Child by Peg L. Smith, Chief Executive Officer, ACA Water and Boating Safety Tips for Summer

Local Sports 2013 All-SCCAL Baseball

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Scotts Valley Chamber News • Pages 11-14 11 Scotts Valley art & Wine Festival Poster artist announced • Leadership SC County’s Class 28 Graduating • SCCB Ranks as 30th Largest SBA Lender in California • Calendar of Upcoming Events 12 It Was a Great Day In Skypark! • Satellite Telework Centers Honored • WorkForce Santa Cruz County Offers Services For Businesses 13 Join the Volunteer Team! • Dr. Brad Hartung of Hinde Chiropractic Hosted Chamber Business Mixer • June Business Networking Mixer/ BBQ Hosted by Knox Roofing 14 Taste of Scotts Valley June 18 • Earthwise Pet Supply Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting • Happy Hour Networking & Ribbon Cutting Wood Fire Woodie • Welcome to Our New Members • Thank You to Our Renewing Members Business Profile 16 Integrity Automotive – Quality and Dependability Means Getting it Right the First Time! By Noel Smith

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Featured Columnists Your Supervisor Says … by Bruce McPherson – Another Difficult Budget for the County Wildfire Season Preparation in Driest First Quarter in 50 Years by Mike DeMars-Fire Inspector, Central Fire Protection District The Book Bag by Robert Francis – Some early summer reading suggestions… Work in Progress by Camille Smith – What’s in your compass? Summertime Learning: A Lifetime of Benefits by Laysha Ward

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

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“SV Library Patio” from page 1 The patio is the result of efforts that began with a bidding process in April 2012. After design firm Janecki & Associates was selected and presented the project to the Scotts Valley City Council in April 2012, the Friends of the Library awarded the project to local Scotts Valley landscaper, Coastal Evergreen. “Working with Coastal Evergreen to execute the entire patio, made for a better cohesive end-result,” says Amy West, Janecki & Associates principal and lead for the project. “This project is a reflection of our community and we stand committed to enhancing and connecting with our community.” The process was a collaborative effort and a confluence of local expertise and generosity. Coastal Evergreen was responsible for the execution of the patio and went above and beyond to create a patio within

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a budget. They sourced local, donated reclaimed wood for the fence and reconfigured the existing irrigation. Larry Bush of Los Animas Concrete, donated boulders to the patio landscape, followed by local Central Home Supply who offered their time and equipment to pick up the rocks and transport them. Posts were reused and the old fencing was given to the city. The concrete was stained, lighting added and drainage hardware installed. Not only was structural integrity important to the project, but aesthetic value was also a priority. The scale of the patio is compatible with the size of the industrial building in order to reflect as an extension of the library. Lines on the patio pick up the pattern inside the library of strong vertical and horizontal banding. Plants and colorful furniture connect with the vibrant hues, as library patrons look outward through the glass panels.

The brightly colored furniture was also made possible by generous donations to the library and is just one of the sponsorship opportunities at the busy library, that sees over 15,000 patrons monthly. Business and personal donors can have their name engraved on decking planks, purchase furniture, or their family names displayed on colorful ceramic leaves by local artist Beth Allison Gripenstraw. For more details, visit http://www.fsvpl.org or contact Derek Timm at 831/239-9203. With the expertise of Janecki & Associates, Coastal Evergreen and countless patrons from the community, the library patio is now available as a peaceful outdoor resource that further beautifies our popular library and makes it an enjoyable place to visit. n Story by Michele Deblock Cover Photo: A look at the Scotts Valley Library Patio. Below: A “Before” and “After” Look.

Scotts Valley High Honored for High Standards T he California Distinguished School recognition, presented by California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, was awarded to Scotts Valley High School after it met rigorous accountability measure and criteria set by the California Department of Education (CDE). SVHS was one of 218 schools statewide named a 2013 California Distinguished School. Even after five years of state budget cuts, SVUSD schools have made significant academic gains. Due to a concerted effort by teachers, students, district staff and community support both the Scotts Valley High School and Scotts Valley Middle School earned the California Distinguished School recognition During his announcement, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Torlakson said, “These schools have gone the extra mile to provide high-quality instruction that puts their students on the right path toward career and college. 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 also included Aptos High School, and San Lorenzo Valley Middle School as well as Scotts Valley High School, and Scotts Valley Middle School. Each school was pre- Jessica Granger-Jones sented with a 2013 Distinguished School plaque and flag. “Parents and the general community bend over backward to help us,” said Valerie Bariteau, Scotts Valley High principal. “It’s a huge group effort to make our school successful.” A tradition of teachers, parents and community working together to promote student success has helped Scotts Valley High School to earn such state recognition. Scotts Valley High School’s tradition of academic excellence is proven by its top Academic Performance Index (API) score of all non-charter schools in grades 9-12 in Santa Cruz County. Scotts Valley High School (SVHS) is a member of the Scotts Valley Unified School Dis-

trict in Santa Cruz County serving approximately 850 students from the communities of Scotts Valley, San Lorenzo Valley and Santa Cruz. SVHS Principal is Valerie Bariteau who joined Scotts Valley High Emily Johnson School three years ago as Assistant Principal before becoming Principal for the 2011/2012 school year. n ••• Valedictorian

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Emily Johnson – Santa Clara University International Baccalaureate Diploma candidates Colin Abel — University of Pennsylvania Tyler Bach — UC Davis Austin Brockmann — Beloit College Madie Darbonne — UC Santa Barbara Alyssa Elliott — Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Marielle Fesmire — UCLA Jenna Forster — American University

Vanessa Fraser — Stanford Olivia Gonzalez — University of San Diego Aaron Gouw — UC Davis Jessica Granger-Jones — UC Berkeley Ethan Hur — Ohio State University Emily Johnson — Santa Clara University Jenna Koopman — UC Berkeley Rachel Krzeczowski — University of Washington Melissa McGee — Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Chandler Moeller — UC Santa Cruz Kaelin O’Hare — School of the Museum of Fine Arts — Boston Caitlyn Pellemeier — Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Brett Perry — University of Southern California Ricky Reksoatmodjo — Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Bennett Sanderson — UC San Diego Madelief Schelvis — UC Berkeley Nathanael Schwab — Louisiana State University Chris Silva — St. John’s University Alexa Sinclair — University of Washington Taylor Stone — UC Santa Cruz Logan Thornley — Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Keyawna Williams — Oregon State University Savannah Wohlstattar — Lewis & Clark College

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Camp Is for Every Child

Peg L. Smith, Chief Executive Officer, American Camp Association .

atching my son after he returned from summer camp was the first hint that remarkable growth was underway. He was engaged, giving, and confident. Viewing the camp experience as a respite from the real world is somehow to miss the point—it is the real world—simply getting dirty, trying to pull harder so your team wins, finding the friend you always wished for, being yourself—it’s the time of your life and the promise of the future. As a parent, I constantly ask where do children have their mental, personal, emotional, and physical needs nurtured? Where will they learn to get along with others, to take safe risks, to deal with conflict in a constructive way that encourages them to be creative, to explore and discover, to learn by actively doing, to try—to fail and try again? In the camp community, I find what I intuitively know as a parent—to be a positive, productive adult one needs the opportunity to truly experience childhood . . . that is how one grows.

Camps enjoy the opportunity of working their magic with all of our children: the gifted athlete, the budding musician, the curious naturalist, the firsttime camper, and the child with a disability. The idea that camp is for every child isn’t

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just a pipe dream—it’s a reality. And one that parents and children celebrate and the American Camp Association supports by promoting safe, fun, and developmentally-appropriate experiences in the camp setting. The entire experience began with a single camp—The Gunnery Camp in 1861. As I write, I am buoyed by the recognition of just how dynamically this idea has taken flight. Over 11.5 million children, youth, and adults will participate in camp in 2013. Overall, the numbers continue to grow, and this popular movement testifies so loudly to the extraordinary benefits that camp provides to our young people—responsibility, exploration, engagement, not to mention the spiritual dimension of the camp experience. Is camp quantifiable? Maybe not—but as a parent, I can only react with extreme pleasure as my son displayed those acts of kindness and generosity of spirit that follow so naturally from his time at camp. His chance to develop and grow was marked by constant changes—our camps meet those challenges every day of every session and that’s why doing what we do becomes so vital. Camp is about firsts— a first campfire outdoors, leading a pony, catching a frog, enjoying the evening stories, and being chosen— chosen to be part of a community that values each child and his or her special gifts. It’s about making memories and honoring the traditions of those who have come before. Children are alight with the idea that

their acorn hangs from a rafter where their parents, aunts, and uncles placed theirs so many years before. The American Camp Association has grown through its commitment to research and education in the field of child development. We communicate these best practices for each camp member: from waterfront safety to the healthy diets and enriching activities carefully tailored to children’s inherent curiosity and sense of discovery. From camper-to-counselor ratios to medical care, we understand what makes a camp community safe and fun, and our member camps make the extraordinary commitment to meet and surpass those standards. We love what we do at the American Camp Association, for every child and every family, every camp staff director and counselor. The bar couldn’t be higher for us knowing that our goals and standards are the ones that support the highest aims of the camp community— safe environments; caring, competent adult role models; healthy activities and learning experiences; service to the community and the environment; and opportunities for leadership and personal growth. Throwing the doors wide open to allow generations of children and families to enjoy the value of experiential learning and growth, a path to self-esteem and independence is what camp is all about. From urban and rural settings to international camp opportunities, we revel in watching children discover their place in the world— making a difference is truly what makes the difference. n ••• Reprinted from www.ACAcamps.org by permission of the American Camp Association; copyright 2013 by the American Camping Association, Inc.

Water and Boating Safety Tips for Summer T he summer season is filled with many enjoyable activities, many of which take place in or around water. As people head to beaches and neighborhood swimming pools, or take recreational boating trips, water safety becomes increasingly important. Drowning remains the second leading cause of injury-related death among children ages one to 14. In 2011, the Coast Guard counted 4588 accidents that involved 758 deaths and 3081 injuries because of recreational boating accidents. Seventy (70) percent of all fatal boating accident victims drowned, and of those, eighty-four (84) percent were not reported as wearing a life jacket. The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Injury Prevention Institute/EN CARE offers the following tips for parents and children to ensure safe play in water and on boats. Boating Safety Tips • Know how to operate your boat safely in all weather and water conditions. • Ensure that your boat has the safety equipment required by law and that it

is in working order. • Participate in the Vessel Safety Check program, provided by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and U.S. Power Squadron. • Boat operators should be familiar with the body of water being navigated. • All passengers must always wear a life jacket while boating. • Always avoid alcohol while operating a boat. • Maintain a safe speed at all times. • Water skiers and swimmers should be at least 20 feet from the back of a moving boat in order to avoid carbon monoxide exposure. Water Safety Tips • Never leave a child unsupervised

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around water in or outside the home. It takes only a few seconds and one inch of water for a child to drown. • Pools should have a fence that is at least four feet tall with a high gate latch that is not reachable by children. • Keep rescue equipment, a telephone and a list of emergency numbers at the poolside. • Remove toys from in and around the pool when not in use, as children can be tempted by floating pool toys.

• Secure, lock or remove ladders to above ground pools when they are not being used. • Use only Coast Guard approved life preservers or life jackets. Air-filled flotation devices such as “water wings” or “tubes” actually increase chances of drowning. • No one, not even adults, should swim alone. Teach children to swim with a buddy. • Take a class in how to perform infant/ child CPR. • The American Red Cross recommends at least nine feet of depth for safe diving and jumping. Never dive headfirst into unknown waters. n ••• For additional information and safety tips, visit the ENA Injury Prevention Institute/EN CARE Web site at www.ena.org/ipinstitute. Information about the ENA is available at www.ena.org. Brandpoint Media

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Jim 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.

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San Lorenzo Valley High School 2013 Graduation S an Lorenzo Valley High School (SLVHS), selected by the state of California as a Distinguished California High School, is nestled in the beautiful redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains high above the blue Pacific and the Monterey Bay Sanctuary. The school is a comprehensive 9-12 high school with approximately 780 students. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the College Board. The mission of San Lorenzo Valley High School is to prepare students to be self-directed, active participants in society who recognize diversity as a strength and who meet the challenges and opportunities of a changing world. San Lorenzo Valley High School has done a great job creating a supportive community for students, parents and staff. The high school is focused on improving student learning through new programs, technology, and collaborations. The

administrator in the SLVUSD for the past 19 years. n SLVHS Valedictorians

Devon Northcott

Next Step: UC San Diego – Major: Physics/Earth Science Parents: Renate and Malcolm Northcott

Taylor Milne

Next Step: Bryn Mawr College (Pennsylvania) – Major: Undecided/Liberal Arts Parents: April and Keith Milne

Catrina Tellez

From Left: Devon Northcott, Taylor Milne, Catrina Tellez and Mikayla Peterson

parents are always there to support the students, teachers, and the programs that make SLVHS such a special school. Karen van Putten is in her first year as the Principal of SLVHS. Karen was previ-

ously Assistant Principal of Fremont High School in Sunnyvale CA. Keri Billings is in her second year as Assistant Principal. Keri is a graduate of SLVHS and has been a teacher and

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Mikayla Peterson

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2013 All-SCCAL Baseball Team

Player of the Year Joe Gillette (Scotts Valley) Jr. Pitcher of the Year Chris Viall (Soquel), Sr. Coach of the Year Ken Nakagawa (St. Francis)

FIRST TEAM Catcher: Bryan Bucher (Aptos), Sr. Pitchers: Dillon Houser (St. Francis), Sr. • Jonathan Carmona (St. Francis), Jr. • Brenny Hillan (Scotts Valley), Sr. • Steven Eichhorn (Aptos), Sr.

Infielders: Abe Alvarez (Scotts Valley), Sr. • Caleb Fidiam (Soquel), Sr. • David Gugale (St. Francis), So. • Calvin Nakagawa (St. Francis), Sr. Outfielders: Garrett Johnston (Scotts Valley), Sr. • Fabiano Hale (Soquel), Sr. • Jaidon Taubman (Harbor), So. Utility/Designated hitter: Fineas Del Bonta-Smith (Soquel), So. • Sahid Valenzuela (St. Francis), Fr. SECOND TEAM Catchers: Michael Mine (Soquel), Sr. •

Jake Lobo (Scotts Valley), So. Pitchers: Hunter Parkinson (Soquel), Jr. • Jacob Marino (Aptos), Sr. • Riley James (Harbor), Sr. • Kenny Cella (SLV), So. Infielders: Josh Noland (Harbor), So. • Lucas Hewitt (Harbor), Sr. • Billy Mullins (SLV), Sr. • Scott Akrop (Soquel), Sr. Outfielders: RJ Zuniga (St. Francis), Jr. • Bubba Rogers (Scotts Valley), Jr. • Austin Turnell (Soquel), Jr. Utility/Designated hitter: Ben Moody (Harbor), Sr. • Sean Varenkamp (Scotts Valley), Sr. n

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tarting on June 17, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will begin deliberations on the 2013-14 County budget, which will be another difficult budget with continued employee concessions. I would like to share an overview of the proposed budget. The total General Fund budget, at $396 million, is essentially unchanged from last year. The proposed budget reflects another challenging year resulting from continued slow economic recovery. While housing prices show modest gains, they are still well below the peak levels of six years ago. Since much of the County’s economic base is tied to the housing market and to the State budget, the associated impacts are evident in the proposed budget. The recommendations in the proposed budget are largely achieved through the following actions: • Continued reduction in payroll costs

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Bruce McPherson, 5th District Supervisor

sequestration spending of approximately cuts imposed in March $5.9 million While housing prices show are still not finalized. through negomodest gains, they are still These reductions are tiated furloughs well below the peak levels targeted to impact or the equivalent. of six years ago. County programs such • New budget as Substance Abuse reductions of about 10 percent in many County Prevention and Treatment block grants, HIV departments and programs, with the screening funding, and reduction in Workadditional requirement that depart- force Investment Act grants. The largest share on the Net County ments absorb any cost increases. • Changes in fees and charges to reflect Cost is allocated for public protection, which accounts for 59 percent of the costs the actual cost of doing business. • Modest increases in the General to the General Fund. General government costs account for 18 percent, followed Purpose revenues. A total of 2,342 positions are recom- by public assistance at 12 percent of mended, which represents a net increase of the General Fund budget. Health and 30 positions over 2012-13 and is the result sanitation account for about 8 percent of of mid-year additions of staff to implement General Fund costs, with recreation and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and related culture at 3 percent. The proposed budget reflects a sighealth care programs. The impacts of the $85 billion in federal nificant new State law, Public Safety

Realignment (enacted through Assembly Bill 109 which was implemented in October 2011), which moves qualifying low-level offenders from state prisons to County programs, and facilities. It also reflects the winding down of the County’s Redevelopment Agency. In summary, the 2013-14 recommended budget makes some progress towards attaining financial stability and balance. However, as we inch toward recovery, County reserves will remain at the minimum levels established by previous Boards of Supervisors, and approximately $5 million in facility maintenance projects will again be deferred into the future. As the Board prepares to begin budget deliberations for fiscal year 2013-14, I would welcome any comments you might have about funding priorities. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at: bruce.mcpherson@ co.santa-cruz.ca.us or at 454-2200. n

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Wildfire Season Preparation in Driest First Quarter in 50 Years

re you ready for wildfire season? According to CAL FIRE, Northern California has had the driest recorded winter three-month (January, February, March) period in fifty years. These reports reflect what is present in Santa Cruz County with extremely dry conditions during that time frame. Many fire departments are preparing for a fuel driven fire season. Rainfall early in the winter months supported vegetation growth. Now that the rains have stopped, that vegetation will dry out, die and become potential fuel for wildfires. What can you do about wildfires? As with any disaster prevention advice, having a plan before the disaster happens is essential. Homes located in the rural area are most vulnerable in the event of a wildfire. A defensible space of at least 100 feet is the law and the key to protecting your home against a wildfire. A defensible space is a natural barrier created around your home to prevent fire from reaching it. It is a way to reduce and remove combustible materials around your home that would add fuel to and spread a fire. During a major wildfire, firefighting resources may be overwhelmed and unable to protect every home in the fire area. Creating a defensible space can be an effective method to protect your home.

Mike DeMars-Fire Inspector, Central Fire Protection District

How can you create a defensible space? The steps are: • Remove, reduce or replace flammable vegetation such as dead trees, shrubs or weeds • Trim existing vegetation. Tree limbs should be cut back to at least ten feet from any buildings. Limbs should also be cut to create a minimum seven-foot space from the ground. • Vegetation should have any excessive growth trimmed. • Flammable vegetation should be replaced with indigenous species that are more fire and drought resistant. How big should the defensible space be? One hundred feet in all directions from your home is the legal distance. If your property does not extend to one hundred feet, you should create a defensible space as far as the property line. The one hundred foot space is divided into two sections. The Lean, Clean and Green Zone – the first thirty feet. In this area, existing vegetation should be green and growing. Excessive growth should be trimmed and dead vegetation removed. The Reduced Fuel Zone — The remaining seventy feet of the 100-foot Defensible Space. Trees and shrubs in this area should

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be planted far enough apart so that they do not contribute to the spread of fire. Existing trees and shrubs in this area should be trimmed to create space between them. All dead trees and vegetation should be removed from this area. What else can you do to protect your home from a wildfire? • Firewood should be kept at least thirty feet from any structures. • Vegetation should be cleared ten feet in all directions from theses piles. • Propane tanks should be installed away from structures with a ten-foot clear space. The size of the propane tank will determine the safe distance from your home. Your propane provider can

determine this distance. • Maintain emergency water storage tanks and hydrants on your property. The tanks should be kept full at all times. Valves on tanks and hydrants should be exercised regularly to prevent seizing. • Make sure that roads and bridges are clear for emergency vehicles to access your property. • Maintain roads and driveways in good condition. • Clear any excessive vegetation from the edges of roads. Ten feet of clearance on either side is recommended. “Wildfires” page 22

Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival Poster Artist Announced

he Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival Committee is pleased to announce the Poster Art and Artist for our 14th Annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival. This year’s featured artist is Tom Marlatt with his winning oil painting titled “Wonderland.” Marlatt has been working as an artist for 40 years now. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising, and worked in that field for two years before embarking on his Art career. He has sold well over 3,000 paintings over the past 40 years. Marlatt says his artwork is hanging in virtually every state in the nation and in dozens of countries around the world. His art has been shown in many museums, including San Francisco Museum Of Modern Art.

Marlatt has been featured on several Te l e v i s i o n programs, interviewed on radio, and has had his artwork pieces in the collections of many celebrities – including Liberace, Richard Chamberlin, and Gene Barry. He has the distinction of having five pieces in the permanent collection of the Hoover Memorial Building at Stanford University.

Four pieces of his art were featured in a movie short entitled “Ash Wednesday.” He has shown his artwork in a dozen different galleries, including Swanson’s Art Gallery in San Francisco, which at one point had seven additional galleries including Carmel, Sausalito and Georgetown meaning that Marlatt’s artwork can be found all across the nation.

Marlatt’s painting style is abstract, using oils on canvas. He uses brush techniques as well as the palette knife fashioning multiple layers of oil. Marlatt will be displaying his paintings at this year’s Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival and will be located across from the Entrance Ticket Booth, so you can’t miss him. You can also visit with Tom at our “Taste of Scotts Valley” event, Thursday, July 18 at the Hilton, where he will be signing the first release of our Festival Poster for purchase at the event. We are proud to have such a distinguished artist as our Poster Artist this year. Be sure to put the Festival on your calendar, August 10- 11, and stop in to see more of Tom Marlatt’s fabulous art.

Leadership Santa Cruz County’s Class 28 Graduating L

eadership Santa Cruz County (LSCC) is proud to announce the graduation of Class 28. This will bring the total number of LSCC alumni over the past 28 years to 1206 participants. The LSCC Board of Directors is honoring the graduating class with a dinner and graduation ceremony at Seascape Golf Course on June 20, 2013, 5:30 – 8:30 pm. We are honored to have County Supervisor Zach Friend as the featured guest speaker at this year’s Graduation. Join us in congratulating the graduates and celebrating the completion of another very successful program year. We invite all Alumni, LSCC Class Speakers, and leaders countywide to join us at this annual event. Advance registration is required. To reserve your seat, go to lscc28graduation.eventbrite. com Leadership Santa Cruz County (LSCC) was founded to enhance the civic participation of emerging

Class 29 Application is now available community leaders. LSCC can provide these on the LSCC website. Chamber members leaders with a practical and sophisticated are encouraged to participate in this understanding of the problems, issues, needs program as it is through the efforts of the and opportunities facing our comchambers that Leadership Santa Cruz munity today and in the future. County has flourished. Each Chamber has LSCC provides access to and diaa representative on the LSCC Board and logue between current leadership we have supported this program in many and emerging community leaders, Zach Friend ways since its inception. This is an excellent and promotes development and way for businesses to foster growth in their enhancement of leadership skills. Training received in the Leadership Santa employees. Participants learn about how the county Cruz County curriculum has made a difference in the operates, learn from leaders in their fields of expertise, effectiveness of these graduates. Leadership alums and develop a new network with other leaders taking occupy positions of responsibility on boards of directors, the class. Besides, it’s a fun way to learn about your commissions and advisory councils for non-profit community! To find out how to get involved in the next class of organizations, local government agencies, schools, neighborhood groups and many others. Leadership Santa LSCC visit the website http://leadershipscc.org/ Class Cruz County graduates are among the community’s 29 begins this August so register NOW for this great program. most dynamic network of people.

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Calendar of Upcoming Events June 6

• Ribbon Cutting for Hospice Care Suite, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Oak Tree Villa 100 Lockwood Lane

June 13

• Happy Hour Networking, 5:30 - 7:00 pm Wood Fire Woodie 3105 Scotts Valley Drive

June 21

• New Business Ribbon Cutting Luncheon, Noon – 1:00 pm Earthwise Pet Supply, 266 Mt. Hermon Rd. Suite T

June 27

• Scotts Valley Chamber Business Networking Mixer, 5:30 - 7:00 pm Knox Roofing, 46 El Pueblo Rd.

July 4

• Happy Independence Day!

• Parade begins at 3:00 pm on Scotts Valley Dr. • Festivities in Skypark Park at 5:00 pm • Fireworks at 9:15 pm

July 18

• Taste of Scotts Valley, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Scotts Valley Hilton 6001 La Madrona Drive

August 10 & 11

• Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Skypark, 361 King’s Village Road

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It Was a Great Day In Skypark at Our Chamber’s Annual Membership BBQ and 6th Annual Bocce Tournament

he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted its 6th Annual Chamber Bocce Tournament as well as our annual Chamber Membership Barbeque on Friday, May 31st, in SkyPark. We had gorgeous, but HOT weather as business teams vied for the coveted Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce First Place trophy. After hours of intense competition and heat, lunch provided by Mint Café and Wine Bar, and beverages from Leo’s U-Save Liquors,

the team sponsored by Comcast Business won the First Place Bocce Trophy. Following closely at their heels to take Second place was our own Scotts Valley Chamber Ambassador team. Our thanks to Chamber Board of Directors President Danny Reber, who officiated the games and Jesse Gabriel Photography, our official event photographer (as well as Ambassador Team player.) After the hot afternoon of bocce fun, the teams followed the tempting smell of tri-tip cooking on the grill by Chef Albert Gomes and headed to the barbeque pit to join the rest of our Chamber Members. It was an evening filled with scrumptious food, beverage, and great fellowship. Chamber members honored Executive Director Sharolynn Ullestad with a beautiful and tasty birthday cake. A Big Thank You goes out to our BBQ coordinator, Diane Bianconi of DBM Enter-

Comcast Business Team Takes First Place

prises whose expertise made this evening a great success. Our Member BBQ is definitely an example of members serving members and we want to thank the following businesses for their contributions to this great day: Mint Fine Living & Fresh Bites • Leo’s U-Save Liquors • Café Carbonero • DBM Enterprises • Round Table Pizza • Bruno’s BBQ • ABC Chinese • Cutesy Cupcakes. Thanks to ALL who volunteered their time in set-up, serving and clean up of the event. Scotts Valley Chamber Family

Satellite Telework Centers Honored

anta Cruz County’s homegrown startup, Satellite Telework Centers, was honored by NASA and Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV) as the Outstanding Corporate Solution and 1st runner-up for Grand Prize, out of 109 submittals, in SSV’s WEST Summit Call for Planetary Solutions at NASA Ames Research Center on May 23. “We were honored to collaborate with NASA to showcase game-changing solutions for local and global sustainability. The competition asked, ‘What scope and scale of change is required for a resilient future?’ We found amazing, smart and doable solutions right here,” commented Martina Frndova, WEST Summit Program Director. The top ten solutions, presented at the WEST Summit and Launchpad, were judged by two venture capital partners, the city manager of Palo Alto and the Sustainability Director for SAP, who referred to The Satellite as “disruptive”, stating that Community based Workspace Centers do not just reduce emissions by improving mileage or

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increasing use of public transport. They remove the commute altogether and help companies reduce their corporate footprint while saving money. “Nothing has a bigger impact on reducing CO2 emissions than reducing commutes and gridlocked roads,” said Satellite CEO Barbara Sprenger, “and if you can do this for less than commute costs or facility costs, everyone is better off.” The Satellite offers a comfortable, connected, professional place to work, from café space to private offices at two locations in Santa Cruz County, (Felton and Scotts Valley) as well as in Los Gatos. Memberships are ideal for telecommuters, startups, consultants and solopreneurs, with secure keycard access 24/7 and without long commitments. The Satellite has developed cloud-based automation software for flexible workspace. For details, contact the Satellite at www.thesatelliteinc.com.

A special Thank You to our guest BBQ Chef, Albert Gomes. See you all next year in the Park for another great day of Bocce and BBQ!

Chamber Ambassador Team Takes Second Place

WorkForce Santa Cruz County Offers Services For Businesses

ne of the most challenging parts of running a business is staffing. Here’s a tool to add to your kit: Workforce Santa Cruz County. Is your business expanding? Are you thinking about hiring more staff? Workforce Santa Cruz County offers no-and-low-cost services including help covering the cost of bringing new hires up to speed in your business. Check them out online: www.WorkForceSCC.com/business. Training services include funds to offset on-the-job training, training for existing workers and training courses for the business owner. Contact the business services representative, Ellen F. Murtha, at 831.332.3638 or BusinessRep@WorkforceSCC.com. She can visit your business, listen to your workforce needs and show you a toolkit of services. You pick which tools you want to help your business thrive.

Join the Volunteer Team!

he 14th Annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival is just around the corner, SaturdaySunday, August 10-11, in SkyPark. This two-day event requires over 250 volunteers in order to be the success it has been year after year. The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce needs YOU! We are looking for Volunteers to help with the setup of the field and move-in of the Artists on Friday, August 9th, from Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, the days of the event August 10-11, volunteers are needed from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., for set-up each morning, ticket sales, wine sales, wine/beer pouring, shuttle drivers, artist relief volunteers, and tear-down each evening. Sunday night the field has to be cleared by 10 p.m., and many hands are needed to close down the event. The Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival is always a great event and Volunteers have a lot of fun working together and meeting the many out-of-towners that come for a visit as well as reconnecting with local friends you haven’t seen for a while. This event also provides many opportunities

for our High School students to receive community service hours. If you would like to join the Festival Volunteer Team, call the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce at 438-1010 or visit the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival page on the Chamber website at www.scottsvalleychamber.com/volunteers to download a volunteer form. A Training Meeting for all volunteers will be held Wednesday, August 7, at the Parks and Rec building in Skypark. Two sessions are offered for your convenience – 12 noon or 6 p.m. Attendance at one of these trainings is Required. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of one of the Best Community Events in Scotts Valley – Volunteer now for the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival, August 9, 10 & 11!

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Dr. Brad Hartung of Hinde Chiropractic Hosted Chamber Business Mixer t was a beautiful evening in April when our Scotts Valley Chamber Business Networking Mixer was hosted by one of our

newest Business owners, Dr. Brad Hartung. Dr. Brad purchased Hinde Chiropractic Center in October 2012, and is thrilled to be working in Scotts Valley. We learned of the changes to the Center as we tasted of delicious morsels of food prepared by the Doctor and his lovely wife. Guests were treated to relaxing chair massages and great fellowship as they visited in the beautiful courtyard just outside the Hinde Chiropractic Center office in Kings Village Shopping Center (216A Mt. Hermon Road.) A Big Thank you to Dr. Brad Hartung and his Team for hosting a fabulous evening for our Chamber Business members.

Ambassador Susan Flippen Announces the upcoming Circus • Ambassador Steve Hoversten Welcomes our guests • Ambassadors Becky McMillion and Penny Jangrus • Love the Chair Massages — Thanks! • Board VP Diane Bianconi, Dawn Teall, and City Councilmember Donna Lind • SVUSD School Board President Art Bubb and Executive Director Sharolynn Ullestad • Ambassador Dani Sumner serves food to our Youngest Chamber Ambassador Zach Wilkins with Dad Jesse and Tom Cole of Cinelux. • Photos complements of Jesse Gabriel Photography

June Business Networking Mixer/BBQ Hosted by Knox Roofing on June 27 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm 46 El Pueblo Road, Scotts Valley

ave you been to the Knox Roofing showroom lately? Knox is so much more than roofing these days. Come visit with Warren Knox and team in their “It’s All About Wood” Gift Shop filled with great handmade wooden gift items, birdhouses, and the infamous Knox Garden Box. We’ll be treated to a BBQ prepared on their Traeger & Louisiana Pellet Grills. Join with fellow Scotts Valley Chamber members to network with new business members and reacquaint yourself with others as we celebrate with Knox Roofing. There will be great BBQ and lots of networking for all. Chamber Members — Be sure to bring your raffle items to showcase YOUR business and plenty of business cards to share with your new contacts. Admission is $5 for members, $10 for prospective members.

Mark your calendars and visit us at the annual Skypark

Scotts Valley Garden Faire Saturday, June 22nd

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SCCB Ranks 30th in California for U.S. Small Business Admin. Lending Bank in top 15% of California SBA lenders; promoting economic development and job growth

anta Cruz County Bank announced that it has ranked as the 30th largest provider of SBA loans in California statewide, out of a total of 199 lenders. The data was released by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the first six months of the 2013 fiscal year. The 199 statewide SBA lenders include banks, credit unions and certified development companies providing SBA 7a and 504 loans in California. Santa Cruz County Bank, with over $367 million in assets, generated over $16 million in SBA loans in the six months from October 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013.

Santa Cruz County Bank’s SBA Department Manager, Susan Chandler, stated, “For a small community bank, our placement of 30th out of 199 lenders speaks volumes for the Bank’s commitment to supporting small businesses. Loans to small businesses help boost our local, regional and statewide economies. This achievement is the result of the experience, reputation and dedication of our talented SBA team.” “We’re pleased to see Santa Cruz County Bank increasing their lending to

‘Taste of Scotts Valley’ Kick Off Party Art & Wine Festival Opener • Thursday July 18, 6 – 8 p.m. • Hilton Scotts Valley

he Scotts Valley Community is Invited… by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce to join with your neighbors and friends as we throw a Kick-Off party for the 14th Annual Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival. Our Sixth Annual “Taste of Scotts Valley” will be held Thursday evening, July 18, from 6 – 8 pm at the Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Dr. Scotts Valley. Enjoy sampling gourmet hors d’oeuvres prepared by our fantastic Scotts Valley restaurants and caterers. Enjoy wine tastings from several of the wineries participating in the Festival this year. Expe-

rience a preview of the quality of artwork coming to this year’s 2013 Festival by participating in the lively raffle/auction of artwork from many of our Festival Artists and walk away with new jewelry, painting, glassware, birdhouse, wood carvings, ceramic figurine, wine and much, much more to bid on.

Happy Hour Networking & Ribbon Cutting Wood Fire Woodie 3105-B Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley June 13, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

ur ever-popular Happy Hour Networking will feature pizza delicacies as we combine a Ribbon Happy Cutting celebration at Wood Fire Woodie located in Camp Evers on the corner of Scotts Valley Drive and Mt Hour Hermon Road. Join us for our Happy Hour Networking Networking event, sponsored by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and hosted by Pat and Mariah Flanagan. This will be a great evening of hosted finger foods with wine/beer offered at special Chamber prices. Bring your friends, neighbors and associates to taste Wood Fired Woodie’s special entrees. Come celebrate this business’ Ribbon Cutting with your Chamber friends in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

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which is good for Santa Cruz and great for small business,” said U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) San Francisco District Office District Director Mark Quinn.

Earthwise Pet Supply Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Friday, June 21st, Noon – 1:00 pm • 266-T Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley

oin us for Lunch at the brand New Earthwise Pet Supply & Grooming store in the shopping plaza of Kmart on Mt. Hermon Road. Newly opened in May, Zann and Brett Aeck are excited to get to know you and your pets. You’ll want to come

see all the great products and services being offered. This will kick-off a Saturday of events for you and your pet at Earthwise Pet Supply. Ribbon Cutting photo approximately 12:30.

Welcome to Our New Members

Bruno’s BBQ Restaurant & Catering Rosanna Herrera 230 Mount Hermon Rd Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831-438-2227 www.brunosbbq.com

Skips Tire & Auto Centers Scott Conway 231 Mount Hermon Rd Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831-438-0296 www.skipstire.com

Thank You to Our Renewing Members

Lomak Property Group Scarborough Lumber Ace Hardware J. R. Parrish Dakota Ultrasonic Chris Johnson Glass Melissa DeSigns At Your Admin Service Century 21 Showcase Realtors, INC David Lyng Real Estate Nannette J. Benedict, DDS Max Ebrahimian, DDS INC Mission Linen Supply Scotts Valley Plaza SCCRTC Small Business Consulting, Inc. Brass Key Locksmith

Infrastructure Technology, Inc. Dilles, Jack Santa Cruz Moose Lodge #545 Scotts Valley Press Banner McDonald’s Erik’s Delicafe Leo’s U-Save Liquors Gateway Bible Church The Storage Depot Visiting Angels Valley Churches United Missions Wells Fargo Bank Brinks Awards & Signs Mountain Parks Foundation Dassel’s Petroleum, Inc. Zero Motorcycles Inc. The Pied Piper

Pacific Gas and Electric Company Cassidy Insurance Agency, LLC Scotts Valley Farmers Market David W, Gorley, Attorney At Law Mission Springs Christian Center Laureen Yungmeyer State Farm Insurance Morgan Taylor Financial Services Apollo Drain & Rooter Service Best Western Inn — Scotts Valley Santa Cruz County Bank Warren Knox Roofing St. Philip the Apostle Episcopal Church Tico Construction Co., Inc. DBM Enterprises Oak Tree Villa

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‘Books for Sale’ at the Scotts Valley Library ow is the time to add to your library with books from the Scotts Valley Library! The “Friends of the Scotts Valley Library” is pleased to announce their upcoming Book Sale on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Scotts Valley Library. All books are gently used and are greatly discounted, with most books under $5.00. The books are hard and soft back, and cover a wide variety of genres including Children, Crafts, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Arts, etc. The sale is a way for the Friends of the Scotts Valley Library to help fund special library programs and buy materials. All proceeds benefit the Scotts Valley Library, including the 2013 programs being introduced at the library this year. ••• Scotts Valley Junior Police Academy unior Police Academy dates for 2013 include June 24-28, July 15-19 and August 5-9. Further information and the registration flyer will be posted shortly. We would like to acknowledge and thank Seagate Technology for sponsoring this year’s Juvenile Police Academy. The Scotts Valley Police Departments Junior Police Academy functions as the department’s in-house PAL (Police Activities League) program. It provides students with alternatives to drugs, violence, and

other illegal activities through exciting events and educational programs. Our Junior Police Academy has been running since 2000. We offer three weeklong sessions, each has room for twenty students. Our program reaches out to students entering 6th, 7th and 8th grades. If you would like to receive more information on the department’s Junior Police Academy please Email: plopez@ scottsvalley.org - call (831) 440-5656 or visit the SVPD Website: www.scottsvalleypd. com ••• Gold Standard Chorus Grants Scholarship to Robert Gerbode of Scotts Valley High obert Gerbode, a graduating senior at Scotts Valley High School, received a 2013 Ken Brosius Memorial Scholarship from the Gold Standard Barbershop Chorus of Santa Cruz. The $1,000 award, named for the chorus’s founder, is intended to help Robert with tuition at Cabrillo College where he will major in theater arts, hoping for a career as a performer.

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Integrity Automotive

Quality and Dependability Means Getting it Right the First Time!

By Noel Smith

or 25 years, Integrity Automotive on Whispering Pines Drive has provided full service automotive maintenance and repair for both foreign and domestic vehicles. Full service means everything from Certified Smog Checks, to Factory Warrentied Inspections and Service, to

trouble shooting repairs and replacement for all electronic and mechanical systems. The technicians at Integrity have many years of experience and all are ASE certified which means they have passed the exams given by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Integrity Automotive is also an AAA certified repair facility and the Quick Lube location for Scotts Valley. Integrity Automotive works hard to earn its client’s trust. “Get it right the first time,” said owner Preet Grewal, “Even if it means spending the extra time it takes to achieve that. Treating customers the way you want to be treated shows they can depend on always getting our best.” Integrity technicians take the time to explain to the customer the service they are performing. Grewal said, “”When a service is recommended, we make sure the customer understands what will be done and the reason for it. When we do a task, we make sure that it is performed completely and with precision so that return visits are eliminated.” If during routine maintenance or during a repair a mechanical problem is discovered, the customer will be told about the needed repair and how serious it may be. This helps customers make informed decisions about the care of their vehicles. Grewal says, “Whether the customer is spending a dollar, or a thousand dollars, they need to know why so they know they

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are getting what they paid for and will feel safe and satisfied with the result.” The technicians at Integrity Automotive are not just competent, they are also respectful of the cars they are working on. Technicians make sure that they work with gloves and that there are covers on the seats and floorboards so that the car and its interior are as clean as when they started. What People Are Saying woman customer came into Integrity Automotive and learned she needed a light bulb replaced. The technician replaced the bulb and the customer was not charged for the service. She has been a loyal customer ever since. “I’ve been coming to Integrity Automotive for the last 4 years and I find their service absolutely wonderful. They take the time to tell you what’s going on and they do their best to make it as affordable as they possibly can. The work is always good; that’s the most important thing.” Another customer wrote, “Please accept our sincere thanks for the incredible customer service you and your crew provided us. The dedication your team displayed while trying to trouble shoot

the problem with my 2001 Cross Country Volvo was impressive. While waiting for my vehicle, you were very kind to loan us the courtesy vehicle so that we were not inconvenienced in any way. In a world where “customer service” seems more like customer ‘service-less,’ you provide a long forgotten dedication and commitment to your clients. Thank you for your outstanding service to our community.” Another customer described that the clutch on his vehicle went out and they had to be towed. It was going to cost up to $1300 due to the cost of parts and the extensive labor anticipated. It was just before Christmas and the family has three children. When the call came from Integrity Automotive a couple of days later, “We heard ‘Merry Christmas. It was only $196.’ The mechanic had taken a few extra minutes to inspect the car and had noticed that the transmission hose was cracked and that was the problem!… we were given a truly wonderful Christmas gift; the gift of honesty and “Integrity.” “Integrity” page 23

“Briefs” from page 15 Raffles held during the Gold Standard’s annual Cabaret Show in June and the Sing for Your Life school benefit last November provides the funds for the scholarship. The Gold Standard Barbershop Chorus (GSBC) is the Santa Cruz chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). Both GSBC and BHS are non-profit organizations dedicated to “keeping the whole world singing.” For information about the Gold Standard Chorus or the Cabaret Show, please visit www.scbarbershop.org. ••• SLVHS Seeks Directors for Musical an Lorenzo Valley High School is seeking proposals from aspiring directors for the 2014 Winter Musical! Proposal presentations will be heard at the June 11, 2013 SLVHS Drama Boosters Meeting, held at the high school at 6:30pm in the Staff Room. For more information about the SLVHS Theatre Program and a copy of the Director’s Toolkit, please go to the Drama Website (http://tinyurl.com/slvdrama). Questions can also be directed to Terilynn Bench, Drama Booster President, slvdrama@ gmail.com. ••• Start Smart Program he California Highway Patrol is offering a traffic safety program for teenage drivers and their parents. The Start Smart Program is aimed at helping future and n e w l y licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver.

The program is designed as an educational tool for parents and teenagers in an effort to reduce the number of teenage injuries and deaths resulting from traffic collisions. Traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for 15-20 year olds. The primary objective of the program is to provide teens and parents with an understanding of how poor choices behind the wheel can affect the lives of numerous people. The Start Smart program also provides teens and parents with information on defensive driving, traffic laws in California, dynamics of traffic collisions, tips on avoiding traffic collisions, and DUI awareness. Smart Start classes are free of charge. The next class will be on Thursday June 13, at 6:30 PM at the Santa Cruz Police Department Community Room at 155 Center Street. For more details, and to make a reservation, please call the Santa Cruz CHP Office at (831) 662-0511. ••• CHP Officer Sarah Jackson receives M.A.D.D. Award others Against Drunk Driving (MADD) honored Santa Cruz Area California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officer Sarah Jackson, badge #18920, at the statewide awards ceremony last Saturday. Officer Jackson received the statewide ‘Hero Award’ for her tireless work in community education. During her tenure as the Public Information Officer for the Santa Cruz Area CHP Office, Officer Jackson focused her efforts on increasing public awareness of alcohol and drug impaired driving. Officer Jackson also worked closely with Santa Cruz County organizations and schools to convey that message to area youth. Officer Sarah Jackson is one of eight CHP Officers across the state to receive this award and is the first CHP Officer from the Santa Cruz Area to receive this award. As Officer Jackson ends her assignment as the Area’s Public Information Officer, the Santa Cruz CHP Squad congratulates her on this award and her numerous other accomplishments. n

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25. Young woman making her debut 28. Le Corbusier’s art 30. *The Cat in the Hat wore a striped one 35. Like decorated cake 37. Slime 39. Nary a soul 40. Musical mark 41. Elephant trainer’s prod 43. Byproduct of muddy roads 44. Mirths 46. *A dog relies on it to interpret the world 47. Speed on water 48. “There Will Be Blood” contraption 50. Mail agency 52. Double helix 53. Well-mannered Emily ____

55. “High” drink 57. *”__ ____ Noir” cabaret 60. *Most famous collie? 63. Best not mentioned 64. Poetic “before” 66. Bridal path 68. Open disrespect 69. Poetic “even” 70. Imposing house 71. One of the Ivies 72. Banned insecticide 73. Larger key on the right

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Some early summer reading suggestions … By Robert Francis

No Way Back

By Andrew Gross William Morrow. $27.99 (Rating-Very Good) alk about being at the wrong place at the wrong time! Not only does Wendy Gould witness a murder in a hotel room but she also kills the person responsible for the crime. Only then does she realize that the man she has shot is a Homeland Security agent. Before she can even flee the scene of the double shooting, the agent’s partner realizes what has happened in the room and is in hot pursuit. Lauritzia Velez has fled her Mexican homeland to escape the drug violence that has ripped so many families apart. Now the 24-year-old nanny has found a safe haven with an American family, until a trip to the local mall destroys her serenity. Caught in a shoot out, Lauritzia realizes she is the intended victim so she is off and running.

You’ll discover what brings these two women together as this spin tingling thriller unfolds. As the title suggests there’s no returning to their former lives for either of the women and if they hope to survive, they will have to join forces to address their life threatening problems.

Dark Tide

By Elizabeth Haynes Harper. $14.99 (Rating-Good) ot enamored with her job in retail sales, Genevieve Shipley wants to purchase and redo a houseboat and then move her life in a new direction. To make the money necessary for such a project, Genevieve becomes a pole dancer. With a certain amount of talent and much determination, the young woman amasses enough money to make her dream a reality. Then disaster strikes. On the evening of her boat-warming party, one of the girls she knows from The Barclay, the club

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where she worked, is found dead, floating in the canal next to the boat’s hull. Mistakenly, Genevieve thought once her boat was ready she could say good-bye to her pole dancing career and blithely float away. Not so! It seems this young woman got in too deeply over her head and she knows too much about the patrons and other activities that occur at The Barclay. It appears someone isn’t too happy about the situation! If you enjoy a good thriller set in England with a strong heroine, you’ll like this, second novel by Elizabeth Haynes. Her debut, “Into the Darkest Corner”, received the Amazon UK’s Best Book of the Year Award in 2011. This newest story shows that was no fluke!

Bloodline

By James Rollins Harper. $9.99 (Rating-Excellent) ust over 600 pages, this latest James Rollins thriller finds Sigma Force, an elite and covert branch of the Department of Defense, engaged on a mission that involves kidnapping, a cen-

turies old genetic puzzle and an attempt to undermine the current U.S. government. At the heart of the story is a priceless icon uncovered by a Templar knight that dates back to Christ’s time and holds a mysterious power that can change mankind. Forward to today and a young woman has been kidnapped from a yacht off the Horn of Africa. Not only is the American pregnant, but she is also Amanda GantBennett, the daughter of the U.S. president. SIGMA is sent out to rescue the woman but the group’s leaders soon realize the stakes are much higher than just saving Amanda and her unborn child. At the heart of the kidnapping is a shadowy cabal who has been manipulating events throughout history. Ambush and an act of betrayal underscore the fact that the hostage situation really masks an act of terrorism so shattering no one can totally fathom its ultimate consequences. n

What’s in your compass?

Hear any of these lately? We value integrity. People before profits. Teamwork. Responsibility. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Zero waste. Value diversity. Think Global, Act Local. These are samples of guiding principles that, whether spoken out loud or not, influence behavior. Guiding principles exist at many levels – individual, group, organization, society, and even country. They can also be associated with particular fields (accounting, design, art) and professions (doctors, lawyers, law enforcement, teachers). Principles are places to think from when deciding

what to do. Because principles are not rigid rules or policies, they are open to interpretation. Because of this, the people expected to abide by the principles must have an opportunity to come to a shared understanding of meaning. A guiding principle creates a behavioral compass and helps an individual determine the rightfulness of her/his actions. By rightfulness, I mean: “Is the behavior in alignment

with the guiding principle?” When our actions are consistent with our principles, our performance and satisfaction excel. One iconic principle is Nordstrom’s famous one and only rule for employees: Use your best judgment in every situation. Talk about open to interpretation! This rule does not exist in a vacuum. Employees are trained in the “Nordstrom Way.” The conversations that make up the Nordstrom culture reinforce the principle of where to think from when getting the job done. And the job to get done is to provide outstanding customer service. Employees who don’t travel the Nordstrom highway don’t work there. What’s in your compass? • What are the guiding principles in your place of work? • Are they alive in your decision-making and behaviors or hanging dead on the wall like a “we-did-that-once” trophy? • What are your personal guiding principles? (Write a few down. They are worth knowing.)

• Do they line up with or are they at odds with those in your work place? (This can help reveal what’s missing and focus your efforts to perform at your best.) 3-Step Process Creating a set of guiding principles with the people with whom you spend almost 66% of your waking hours will reduce unwanted tension and misunderstandings and increase productivity and satisfaction. Of course, it’s always possible that this process will indicate it’s time for you or someone on the team to move on. Either way, it’s beneficial. 1 Before you begin, as the leader and champion of your company, it’s important to understand and commit to a PROCESS, not an event. Generating guiding principles and not living them will cause more harm than good. (BTW, if you’re not the leader, you can make a request, right?) “Compass” page 23

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munity Markets, 1210 41st Ave. Capitola (Also down town and at West side stores) ired of preparing the same meals? Get fresh ideas for Nar-Anon hat is co-dependency? What easy-to-prepare, affordable, and nutritious main entrees from a is enabling? What is this member of the New Leaf Cominsanity? Am I the only one who feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, a munity Markets culinary team. world wide fellowship of relatives A different recipe featured every and friends of addicts who have Monday, ranging from meat dishes, been affected by someone else’s to gluten-free, to vegan. Try a addiction. Three meetings are now sample, get a recipe card, and learn being held in Santa Cruz County, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. tips for meal prep and leftovers. For a meeting near you call (888) Featured recipes are posted on the New Leaf Community blog at 374-1164 or email www.newleafcommunity.com. saveyoursanity@aol.com Visit http://nar-anon.org/NarMondays, Wednesdays, Anon/California.html for more information. and Thursdays

Announcements

Youth N.O.W.

are 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 3:00pm5:00pm. For more information, e-mail amurphy@youthnowcenter or visit our website at www. youthnowcenter.com.

Speak Up When You’re Down

ostpartum Depression is the most common complication of childbirth, yet it often goes undiagnosed 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 Events Mondays

PROFILE of Santa Cruz

Co-dependents Anonymous

First Tuesdays each month

Tail Wagging World of Dog Ownership

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

6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Overeaters Anonymous Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.). 6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos For more information, call (831) Ocean Gate Zen Center 429-7906

Zazen Instructions

6:30pm. 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center) azen 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 am Visit oceangatezen.org for more info.

o-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 First Tuesdays and or e-mail gratefulcoda@gmail.com Third Wednesdays each month or call (831) 469-6096. Orientations to Become

First Wednesday each month

Child Welfare Review

6:00pm- 9:00pm 1400 Emeline Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz. he 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 Wednesdays

Freedom Forum Presents: Constitution Classes

Saturdays

Aptos Certified Farmers Market

Peer Support Group

Tuesdays

Women Care Drop in Cancer Support

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Third Thursday each month (Parents, Families, and Friends of Pacific Speakers Association 7:00pm, Firehouse on Soquel Dr. Lesbians and Gays)

PFLAG

Aptos peakers helping speakers get gigs. Call (831) 332-8221 for more information.

7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz To learn more, call (831) 4274016 or visit www.pflagscc.org

Wednesdays

Fridays

12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. iving a business presentation? Interviewing for a job? Improve your speaking

5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz. ired of Clutter? Stuff piling up? Support is available. CLA meeting every Friday. For more info call 426-1868 FREE

Toastmasters: Speak for Success

Clutterers Anonymous

Dated Events

Church Bible Study/Worship

9:45am: Bible Study; 11:00: 8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College, Worship, First Baptist Church Aptos. 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos he Aptos Market, with over 80 ooking for a church? Come vendors, is open year round, worship with us! 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, Wednesday June 5 cooking demos by professional chefs, gardening workshops, Asilomar Centennial seasonal fairs and events are a part 1:30 pm-2:30 pm. Lecture Form of the market. 103, 980 Freemont St. Monterey oxann, a retired Asilomar State Park Ranger, will Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market 9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community Center, chronicle Asilomar’s history. She will talk about walking tours of 360 Kings Village Drive www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org the parks natural and cultural history. Third Saturdays of Each Month Lectures are free. Learn more by calling (831) 646-4224 or by Hopeful and Naturally Healing visiting www.gentrain.org.

3:00pm-5:00pm, 12855 Boulder 7:00pm, Quaker Friends Meeting St. Boulder Creek or any woman living with any House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Cruz degree of depression, anxiety, For more information, visit http:// and/or bipolar disorder. Free www.meetup.com/santacruzchildcare and well-behaved dogs are freedom-forum/ Advocates for Children welcome! This free ongoing group Second Mondays North County, 5:30-7p.m., first provides encouragement and CAM Tuesday of month (for location Thursdays The Santa Cruz Branch of (complimentary and alternative details contact Danielle at 761medicine) resources for women CHADD ADHD Support Group 2956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 Capitola-Aptos wishing to explore safe, natural Rotary Club Meeting p.m., third Wednesday of the Meeting 12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course. alternatives to promote mental month at the CASA Office, 813 6:30-8:00pm, The Aptos Fire Contact Chuck at 831-462-6092 health in a positive atmosphere. This Freedom Blvd. Watsonville Station Meeting Room, 6934 or e-mail charleswhitt@att.net for confidential group welcomes any ASA (Court Appointed Soquel Dr. Aptos more information. mom taking traditional medications Special Advocates) of Santa nyone that is impacted in and is not meant to replace medical Cruz County needs your help. some way by ADHD is Second Thursdays each month supervision. Volunteer 3-5 hours per week to encouraged to attend. Please RSVP if possible: for Veterans of Foreign Wars For more information, contact Judy provide support, guidance, and 6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Cruz more information e-mail dyane@ Brenis at (831) 818-9619 or e-mail a powerful voice in court for ommander Ronals Petty leads baymoon.com. children who have been removed her at jbbrenis@comcast.net. the meetings. from their homes because of abuse For more information, call (831) or neglect. Everyone welcome, Sundays Second and Fourth Mondays men and bilingual folks especially 475-9804 Over-Eaters Anonymous First and Third Wednesdays encouraged. 9:00am-10:15am, Sutter Second and Fourth Thursdays Alzheimers Support Groups To RSVP call 761-2956 Maternity and Surgery Center, Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pm Ext. 102, or email Cabrillo Host Lions Club 2900 Chanticleer Ave. Sc. Wednesday: 5:30 – 7:00pm Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org 7:00pm at the Cabrillo ComA is a 12-step support group for Conference Room at Elena Baskin/ munity Center, Aptos Village those who wish to stop eating Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A compulsively. All are welcome. Second Tuesdays each month Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. Capitola Road, Santa Cruz. ublic is invited to all programs. Free childcare with advance acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this Free Job Seek Workshop! Contact President Jess Allen reservation by 5pm, Fridays. Call 6:00pm-7:00pm, Gateway Bible group is for caregivers and 831-684-2721 or Past President (831) 429-7906. Church, 5000 Granite Creek Rd. Barbara Chamberlain at 831family members of people with Scotts Valley 688-3356 for meeting/dinner Alzheimers reservations or information or visit For more information, visit www.cabrillohostlions.org. http://hirewire.org

rop in Support Group is a gathering for women with all 9:00am-12:30pm, 2045 40th Ave. types of cancer. We offer support Clares St. Capitola for women through all stages from eed help finding a job? Join diagnoses through treatment. PROFILE of Santa Cruz. Its For more information or to free and it works. Last year 126 of its register call (831) 457-2273 members were placed in jobs, and we can help you too. Ongoing workDrop in Grief Support shops will cover resume writing, 6:00pm at Aegis, 125 Heather communication, and interview skills. Terrace, Aptos For more information, call profile oin other adults who are grieving at (831) 479-0393 or visit www. the death of a friend or family santacruzprofile.org. member. Learn helpful tools for coping: Share stories and receive Meal Solution Mondays support from people who care. 4:00pm-6:00pm, New Leaf Com- No registration required, please

call (831) 430-3000

Porter Memorial Library Ice Cream Social and Story Hour

1:00 pm, Porter Memorial Library his free event will feature Yummy! Tasty Stories About Food for preschool and primary school grade children. The Porter Memorial Library is located at 3050 Porter St. Parking is behind The Bagelry. For information call 465-3326 or visit www.poterml.org.

The Secret Lives of Prickly Sharks

1:30 pm-2:30 pm. Lecture Form 103, 980 Freemont st. Monterey yndi Dawson is an experienced marine scientist with over 12 years working in marine management. She will talk about her research on the little known prickly shark. Lectures are free. Learn more by calling (831) 646-4224 or by visiting www.gentrain.org.

Wednesday June 12

Thursday June 20 Thursday June 27

NARFE Chapter 54 Meeting

11:30 am, Seascape Golf Club, 610 Clubhouse Dr. Aptos eeting of the NARFE (National Active and retired Federal Employees). Guest speaker is Fred DunnRuiz, a representative from the AARP Driver Safety Classes, who will speak on the value of the Mature Driver Safety Classes. For details and reservations, call Phil at (831) 464-3775.

Wednesday June 19 Freedom Forum Presents:

The end of America? It can’t happen here!

7:00pm, Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave. Santa Cruz wo powerful documentaries that analyze times when freedom was lost in other countries, but even more importantly how freedom can be sustained in America. Admission is free. Donations accepted. Doors open at 6:30.

Living with Alzheimer’s For Caregivers

Middle Stage Workshop Series Parts 1 & 2 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Live Oak Senior Center Annex, 1777-A Capitola Rd. earn what you need to cope successfully with these unique stages of Alzheimer’s disease: symptoms, communication, relationships, personal care, preparing for hospitalizations, about behavior changes, medications, home safety, living alone and seeking/wandering. Pre-registration is required, call 800-272-3900 for more information.

Saturday June 22

Free Intro to Svaroopa® Yoga

9 am - 10:30 am. Aptos Yoga, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Ste 23B, Aptos. xperience how Svaroopa® Yoga works in your body. Supported by blankets, you’ll relax into poses that release deep tensions in your spine. This unique form of yoga quiets your mind, increases flexibility, and eases pain. Preregistration required. Call 688-1019 or email info@ aptosyoga.org to reserve your place.

Tuesday June 25

Aptos Sons In Retirement Luncheon Meeting

11:30am,Severinos Restaurant, 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos his will be Ladies Day. Program will feature author/lecturerer Michael Hemp on “The History of Cannery Row and John Steinbeck”. SIR is club for retired men that has no fees, dues, political or religious agendas. Call Jack at 688-0977 for information. n

Your June Horoscope Announcements Reading is So Delicious!

ome to the Watsonville Public Library for fun events in June and July. Participate in our summer reading program and get a weekly prize. Children’s program age 0 to 5th grade. Teen program 5th to 12th grade. Events include: Jose-Luis Orozco, Boswick the Clown, Bilingual Storytelling by Olga Loya and a concert by the Banana Slug String Band. For teens there will be a cooking class, weekly movies, cake decorating and a smoothie party. Check our website http:// cityofwatsonville.org/publiclibrary or call 768-3400 for more information.

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

Thursdays

7:00pm, German-American Hall Santa Cruz, 230 Plymouth all (831) 726-7053 or e-mail caller4u@razzolink.com for more information!

Last Thursdays each month

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

Ongoing Events Everyday

Bob Finegan’s Wooden Box Show at Aptos Library

allroom dancing to live music by The 10th Ave. Band. Refreshments, large floor, friendly atmosphere, free parking. Open to the publicsingles welcome! Suggested donation, $6 per person. Proceeds benefit MCSC. For more information, call (831) 476-4711.

Fourth Saturdays each month

Modern Square Dancing Class Writers and Poets Open Mike

4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, East Cliff Dr. Artist Applications available 21245 his is a night for true “Social for 2013 Open Studios Art Tour Tango.” Order a wonderful he Cultural Council of Santa meal from the Star Bene Argentine Cruz County is accepting artist Menu, (or their well known italian applications for the 2013 Open menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Studios Art Tour online at www. Argentina and join us in a social zapplication.org. The deadline to tango dance to music from the apply is midnight on April 30th. Golden Age of Tango. For guidelines, visit Private instruction and classes by openstudiosarttour.org/ arrangement. For more information, applications-for-2013. call Michael (831) 239-2247.

First Fridays each month

First Friday Art Tour

he 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.)

2:00pm-4:00pm, Porter Memorial Library, 3050 Porter St. Soquel (no meeting Jan., July, Aug. or Dec.) riters 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

Saturdays

Live Jazz and Local Art at Zizzo’s Coffee

11:30am-1:30pm, Zizzo’s Coffee, 3555 Clare’s St. Capitola isten 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.

Second Sundays Each Month

Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Fair

9:00am-4:00pm, Lincoln St. (Between Pacific and Cedar) 11:00am-7:00pm, Aptos Library endors offer an eclectic he display consists of about blend of antiques and 25 decorated small boxes unique items. Come and illustrating the use of marquetry, check it out! Browse through fancy veneers, copper panels that a wide assortment of treasures have been treated with chemicals including books and phototo yield unusual patterns, and graphs, vintage jewelry, clothing, other techniques. glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage hawaiian kitsch, First and Third Fridays Local Art at Zizzo’s Coffee turquoise, original artwork, and Friday Shakespeare Club 7:00am-5:00pm, Zizzo’s Coffee, a whole lot of whatnot! 10:30am-12:30pm, First 3555 Clares St. Capitola For more info, please contact us Congregational Church, 900 High njoy the beautiful artwork of at (831) 476-6940 or visit us on St. Santa Cruz local talented artists. Facebook. For more information, visit For more information, contact Zizzo’s Coffee at (831) 477-0680. www.fridayshakespeare.org, call Kris at (831) 421-0930 or Nanette at (831) 438-3615. Tuesdays

Equestrian Center he Bonny Doon Art and Wine Festival is a benefit presented by the Bonny Doon Community School Foundation. All proceeds support the art, music and science programs at Bonny Doon Elementary School. This “over 21” event features unlimited wine tasting, live and silent auctions, gourmet food, artist demonstrations and sales, beer tasting, live music and much more. Tickets for this event are $50 and can be purchased in advance at www. bonnydoonartandwinefestival. com or onsite the day of the event. For tickets and more information, visit www.bonnydoonartand winefestival.com

Saturday June 29 Sunday June 30

Kingsmen Car Club’s Seventh Annual Hot Rods on the Green Show

2701 Cabrillo College Dr. Aptos he show takes place at Twin Lakes Church. This event has been a great success with over 125 classic and custom cars and motorcycles, antique tractors, and vintage fire trucks on display for 4,000 + visitors! And for the first time our High School Apprentices rolled out their 1931 Ford Model A Rebuild a Project car to show how much progress they have made in its restoration. For registration info, visit www. tlc.org/kingsmen.

Dated Events

Wednesdays

Peninsula Banjo Band

7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing in the Bay Area, over 250

Mercury, planet of communication, is in your sign this month. This is great for business plans, attending to the final detail and also mixing with a wide variety of people who have fresh ideas and a new approach. Make the most of this as the Sun will soon be in your sign, starting a whole new phase for you. Romantically, you have the gift of the gab and will impress someone you want to get closer to. The Full Moon on the 23rd could bring quite a break through regarding partnerships and it seems that your dreams will come true, in ways that you hadn’t quite thought of!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

This is a roller coaster of a month with plenty of activity and the chance to travel. You seek out those who are on your wavelength and you find you get back in touch with people who had been off the scene for a while. You have lots to catch up on of course, but on a more serious note, your money situation is changing. Make the most of your natural skills and talent to turn a hobby into a money making enterprise that could take off. It is now that you can call in a favour for all those people you have helped out over the years. After the 21st, you have a much clearer idea about what you want to do.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

This month your focus is on your career direction and professional life. It is the perfect tide to brush up your CV, and think whether you need to do any courses and develop your skills. Put into practice ideas that you have had recently, as doors are opening for you. The start of the month brings travel and links with overseas, so holidays and trips away are likely. Later, however, Mercury your ruler starts one of its retrograde cycles, so until then ( the 26th) you have the perfect window for spreading your wings. The 23rd is a lucky day for new beginnings.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You have been able to take advantage of fortunate circumstances while Jupiter has been in your fellow air sign of Gemini for the last twelve months, but soon this planet changes signs and highlights opportunities and expansion in terms of your career choices . It may be that you have been working on this in the background and waiting for the right time to make a move and this next 12 months sees chances and good fortune coming your way. Venus, your ruler, moves here from the 2nd and so social networking is good this month as well as making new friends and contacts.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

This is a wonderfully creative time for your Scorpio, when your best ideas are manifest and become real. This opens up all kinds of possibilities for you and encourages you to believe in yourself and not simply put that novel you have written into a drawer. Tell the world about how talented you are or at least do not hide your light away. Changes happening this month enable you to progress towards more adventure, excitement and away from the tried and trusted and, frankly, boring. Let yourself be guided by possibilities and allow your expectations to go up a notch.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

With so much focus recently on your relationship, in an astrological sense, it seems that you have had little time for anything else. But this month, your ruler, Jupiter, changes signs and moves into Cancer. Here it is about change and transformation, new starts and cutting ties with the old way of being. Consequently, you do get the feeling you are moving on and saying goodbye to various elements as it is important to get the sense you are going towards a perfect scenario and away from what doesn’t work for you. You are playing around with various ideas to see what works.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Throughout June, your ruler, Saturn, and spiritual Neptune combine forces. this is an intriguing link since it is about hard nosed reality blending with the softness and creativity that is Neptune.You are more flexible and open to ideas particularly when it comes to travel, meeting new people, what you read and discover and learn about. You may find that it is necessary to go on a course, or learn something which turns out to be quite an eye opener and helps you to discover more about yourself and what you are really capable of. this is good for friendships and ties with brothers and sisters too.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Team G Family Festival

This month Jupiter changes signs from your fellow air sign of Gemini, where it has been highlighting your creative pursuits and activities, and moves into your chart area of health and well being, and work. It will be here for some time and the danger is literally doing too much and working too hard as your enthusiasm and determination take precedence. But this is an excellent time for grand plans and practical ideas, which can be good financially too. Your romantic life is enhanced this month too as others love your ability to be upbeat and a total charmer!.

The Moon begins the month in your sign and you have a helpful astrological set up for any situations involving long distance travel and foreign connections. You are beginning a new phase where your opportunities lie in this area, but also bringing in artistic and creative pursuits. Saturn allows you to make ideas real and tangible and Jupiter gives you wings. All these are set to line up for some time to come so whatever situation you find yourself in at the moment is sure to change for the better with your good sense and determination.

Sunday July 7

12:00pm-6:00pm, Redwood Estates Pavillion 21450 Madrone Dr. Los Gatos e part of the Inaugural Family Festival andhelp us launch Team G Childhood Cancer Foundation. There will be live entertainment, a hula show, a bouncy house, food, beverages, and games for everyone! There will also be items raffled off throughout the day. Team G is a national non-profit BINGO dedicated to supporting families 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, Second Fridays each month Saturday June 22 fighting pediatric cancer and Big Band Dance 150 Jewell St. Art and Wine Under the Redwoods finding new and innovative 7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-County osted by Soquel Sports treatments to ultimately cure for Kids of Bonny Doon Senior Center 829 Bay Ave, Foundation. Buy-In $25. 1:00pm-6:00pm, Vigne Farms and childhood cancer. n Also, we have a special BINGO, Capitola celebrating our 2nd anniversary, on Sept. 28 at 6:30. Buy-in only $15. www.soquelsports.com

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Aries (March 21-April 20)

While this is likely to be pretty active month for you socially, you also making some great contacts in terms of business too. You love the cut and thrust of competition and working to deadlines, since if keeps you sharp and on edge. Later in June, Jupiter, planet of opportunity and expansion changes signs and lights up your home with the possibility of a house move getting closer, especially if it is too somewhere bigger. Now is not the time to downsize! Your ruler, Mars, is in Gemini all month and it could be that there is a fall out with siblings at some point. There is nothing you cannot handle.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

It is intriguing how a certain situation close to your heart is turning out. You cannot keep quiet about a particular piece of good fortune and you are lucky in love and in money early on in June. Perhaps a new way of doing things is finally bearing fruit, which is exactly as you intended. Take note particularly of the 1st and the 23rd as days where you are in exactly the right place at the right time. It is also about balance and making sure that everything in moderation is the way to go, seemingly much better than overdoing one particular activity. You are artistic and creative throughout the month.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

While you have benefitted from Jupiter’s presence in your sign over the last year, this has had the effect of boosting your confidence and giving you that self belief that is so important. Now Jupiter moves into your chart area of money and while its presence is here, expect and upturn in your finances. It is true that you may have to work harder, but now there is a degree of enjoyment that has been lacking for some time. This is just as you had hoped and everything is on track. Make the most of opportunities that come your way, especially around the 8th. Mercury is retrograde from the 26th.

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Summertime Learning: A Lifetime of Benefits W

By Laysha Ward

hat’s the most critical time of the year for American students? If you guessed back-to-school season or final exams week, you’d be wrong. Believe it or not, summer vacation has an enormous impact on everything from mathematics to reading development for young learners. Just a couple months of away from the classroom can result in significant learning losses for students. For over 100 years, researchers have found standardized test results are dramatically lower immediately following summer break than they are before school lets out. And when students lose ground early in their education, it can have a dramatic effect on their long-term prospects. That’s the bad news. The good news is there’s a lot that parents and caring adults can do to ensure summer vacation doesn’t bring an education slump. Here are five easy ways you can help prevent the “summer slide.” 1. Look for books that correspond to your child’s interests hoosing the right reading material is also a crucial part of getting kids to read during the summer. Is your son obsessed with dinosaurs? Does your daughter love mysteries? Find books that feed these curiosities. And familiarize yourself with what your kids will be learning in the fall and make a point of discussing those topics throughout the summer. Whether it’s long division or American

“Wildfires” from page 10

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• Bridges should be tested and certified by an engineer that they will hold the weight of an emergency vehicle (usually twenty five tons). What are some other fire safety tips for rural locations? • Make sure that your address is visible. The numbers should be posted on your home facing the road. If you cannot see

Just a couple months of away from the classroom can result in significant learning losses for students.

history, offering students a preview of the coming school year will ensure they’re prepared. 2. Incorporate reading into your child’s summertime routine s any parent can tell you, summer is often the most difficult time of year to find constructive projects for kids. On a hot summer day, try stopping by the local library to see what programs and activities are available. Or bring a bag of books along next time you take a trip to the park. 3. Find new ways of making learning fun echnology can play a big part in making learning fun. E-readers, tablets and smart phones allow young learners to enjoy digital books. Introducing an exciting piece of technology can go a long way toward holding a child’s interest. Also, be on the lookout for opportunities to introduce math into your child’s everyday life. This can be as simple as measuring household items, teaching how to tell time, noting the temperature

them from the street, post your address numbers at the entrance to your driveway as well. • Store a three-day supply of food and water for your family in the event that you are unable to leave the area. • Have an emergency plan for your family if you are ordered to evacuate the area. • Ensure that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are present and working in your home.

every day or adding up prices at the supermarket. 4. Tap into local resources to enhance your child’s reading opportunities. heck with local schools, community centers and universities to find summer learning programs that will keep your child engaged over the long break. When planning a vacation, try heading to a place that offers educational opportunities. Historic sites, museums, national parks, and zoos all provide young learners with chances to enrich themselves in fun ways. 5. Consider volunteering to help students outside your immediate family fall in love with reading. any parents are well aware of the value of continued summer education, but they just don’t have the time or resources to provide one for their own kids. Helping them out can make a profound difference. Even small acts, like reading with a nephew, tutoring at a summer school or volunteering at a local library, can generate major educational returns and help ensure that the students in your life don’t suffer the summer slide. The “summer slide” can have a devastating effect on student achievement. Luckily, it’s a problem that parents and caring adults, can do something about. Taking steps to ensure that your child is intellectually stimulated all year round can bring benefits that will last a lifetime. n ••• Laysha Ward is president of Community Relations for Target.

• If you have a residential fire sprinkler system, maintain and test it regularly. These are some tips to protect your home and family during wildfire season. More information about fire safety can be obtained from your local Fire Department. A publication titled “Living With Fire in Santa Cruz County” can provide more information about defensible space and wildfires. It is available from Santa Cruz County fire agencies. n

SPCA Featured Pet

Looking For a GREAT Home

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elly and Mouse are a mother, son duo of Great Danes who were given up by their owners because they were simply “in the way.” It’s true, they are big dogs but they are also very loving, sweet and deserving of a better home than the one they came from. It’s our mission to find them homes where they will be appreciated, cared for, and enjoyed. We are very aware of the challenges that may pose and are open to adopting them out separately. Jelly is a six-year-old Great Dane who is the mother. She is on the smaller side of the breed and weighs about 85 pounds. Although she is graying, you can still see her pretty merle markings underneath. Jelly is still very strong and agile for her age and loves to go on walks and meet new people. She’s not shy and will nuzzle up under your hand for a good rub. Mouse is a five-year-old Great Dane and is the son. He’s bigger than her, coming in at about 100 pounds and has a beautiful black coat. We feel as though he would do best in a home with another dog, but could most likely adjust to being an only dog as long as he gets plenty of human attention and affection. There is a good possibility that these two are house trained and they seem to be responsive to basic commands when given treats. Mouse and Jelly are shelter rarities and are both terrific family dogs that would thrive in an experienced home. Are either of these GREAT dogs calling out to you? If so come and meet them at the Santa Cruz SPCA! If you would like to help animals like Jelly, Mouse and their orphaned friends or if you’d like to help replenish the Second Chance Fund to help pay for emergency surgical procedures, 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

“Compass” page 19 2 Have someone facilitate the conversation in which the guiding principles are authored so everyone, leader and line folk alike, own them. By the way, owning is an act of commitment, not compliance. 3 Once the guiding principles have been created, and before you leave the room, put dates in the calendar to revisit the principles every quarter for the next 4 quarters. I think you’ll find that the practice of have a “how we doing?” conversation will be one you will continue because it brings everyone together in a way that can heal old wounds, model desired behavior and help everyone walk the talk. As part of the process, look at each policy and see if it supports the guiding

“Integrity” from page 16

With satisfied customers like this, it is not surprising that Integrity Automotive’s clients come to Scotts Valley from throughout Santa Cruz County including Aptos and Watsonville because of the quality of service. Integrity Automotive has and will continue to work hard to deserve their reputation for dependable, honest service. n

principles. If it does not, do the work to get it aligned. Either that or change your guiding principle. Inconsistency and double standards will kill the trust you need to have a high-performing, highly satisfying culture. Go ahead, create your company’s compass and travel your “highway” with pride. n

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