Scotts Valley Times July 2013 by Times Publishing Group, Inc.

Serving Our Community For 22 Years • Scotts Valley, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek & Felton

July 2013 • Vol 16 No. 7 • www.tpgonlinedaily.com History of the Roaring Camp Railroads The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of Rail series is Roaring Camp Railroads from local authors Beniam Kifle and Nathan Goodman. Full Story on page 5

‘Pension Pickups’ Saving Money?

Recently the issue of “Pension Pickups” has come under scrutiny. A pension pick up is when a public entity such as a school district, a city or a county picks up a portion or all of the employees’ contribution to their retirement fund. The fear is that this can lead to higher costs to the taxpayer both while the employee is working in the form of pay and after he or she retires in the for of a pension. Full Story on page 19

Auto d’Elegance Inaugural

Car enthusiasts are invited to get up close and personal with some of the finest classic automobiles in the world. Take a trip back in time as you revel in the stylish design and engineering of these vintage automobiles. Full Story on page 2

Cabrillo Stage 2013-14 Season Cabrillo Stage, the professional musical theatre company at Cabrillo College, presents its 32nd season starting July 12 and playing through January 2014. This season the company will light up the night with shows that are both classic and original works. Online ticket sales are available now at www. cabrillostage.com, and staffed box office opens June 18.

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Cabrillo Stage’s 2013 summer repertory season opens with Broadway’s Tony Award winning musical, La Cage Aux Folles, performing in the Cabrillo Crocker Theater July 12 – August 11. Then it’s romance on the plains in Rodger and Hammerstein’s classic Oklahoma! performing July 26 – August 18. continued on page 4

Auto d’Elegance Festival Debut

ar enthusiasts are invited to get up close and personal with some of the finest classic automobiles in the world. Take a trip back in time as you revel in the stylish design and engineering of these vintage automobiles. The Symphony League of Santa Cruz County is sponsoring the inaugural Auto d’Elegance that will

Saturday, July 13, 2013 in Scotts Valley feature three sites with multiple automobiles at each site. The day will begin with a Tour through the Redwoods, a time for owners of pre-1979 classic cars to enjoy the extravagant beauty of the Santa Cruz Mountains while doing what their automobiles were designed to do – DRIVE! Tour participants will enjoy a continental breakfast, gourmet box lunch at the spectacular Silver Mountain Vineyards, and the opportunity to display their cars in the afternoon. The tour starts at 2700 El Rancho Dr., Scotts Valley. The cars will be on display there after the tour ( approximately 2-5 pm). Buy event tickets online at <www. auto-delegance. org>. Tickets are

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also available at the Symphony Office, 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz; or by mail to Symphony League of SCC, 517C Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. If people do not have tickets on the day of the event, they must purchase at Canepa, 4900 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley, providing tickets are still available. Tickets for the afternoon/evening event is limited (because of the reception/BBQ dinner. Beginning at 2:00 PM, there are three sites for people with tickets and who can begin at any site (addresses are on the tickets.) A private collector will open his garage to show his unique collection of cars that includes a Pierce Arrow and a Bugatti. Those who have traveled the Tour through the Redwoods will be showing their cars at a second site. To cap off the day, guests will have the opportunity to gather at the third site, Canepa in Scotts Valley, for a tour of the fabulous showroom, Motor Sports Museum and restoration garage. Beginning at 5:00, appetizers and beverages will be offered at a reception at Canepa, followed by a dinner and entertainment. Bruce Canepa will share the story of his amazing race driving career, and his passion to restore exotic and classic cars. The Symphony League of Santa Cruz County, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, sponsors auto d’Elegance. All the funds raised will support the Santa Cruz County Symphony’s classical concerts at the Santa Cruz Civic and Mello Center, and the Youth and Family programs which introduce

nearly 6,000 young people to classical music each year. n ••• Auto d’Elegance Saturday, July 13, 2 PM – 8 PM Canepa, 4900 Scotts Valley Dr., Scotts Valley Tickets 18 yrs old and over = $95 – Tickets 10 to 18 yrs old = $45 Included in your ticket to Auto d’Elegance: • Visit three venues in Scotts Valley at your leisure, each with multiple classic cars • Tour the breathtaking Canepa Museum of Motorsports • At 5:00 p.m. return to Canepa Designs to Mingle with guests and enjoy a wonderful BBQ dinner and cocktails. • At 6:30, Bruce Canepa will share stories of his experience with amazing cars and about his auto racing and collecting experiences. ••• For more information on the Auto d’Elegance, visit the website, www.auto-delegance.org/ or email autoleague812@gmail.com.

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Table of Contents

Volume 16

No. 7

Cover Cabrillo Stage 2013-14 Season 2 5 6

Community News Auto d’Elegance Festival Debut – Saturday, July 13, 2013 in Scotts Valley History of the Roaring Camp Railroads Welcome to the SCC Symphony’s 56th Season! • Piret Harmon Selected as New GM of SVWD 7 Back to School Drive-2013 Serving SLV & SV Students 8 The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center • State Budget includes $1.5M for Fort Ord Veterans Cemetery 10 Shakespeare Santa Cruz 2013 Season Beginning 19 “Pension Pickup” Saving Money? By Noel Smith 3

Local Sports SV ASA Team Heading to Nationals

SV ASA Team Heading to Nationals T he Scotts Valley Trouble Gold traveled to Stockton this past weekend to participate in the Gold Territorial Qualifier. In order to qualify for the ASA Gold Nationals in Florida, the Trouble Gold needed to win 2 games while only losing 1. They in turn went undefeated their first 2 games on Saturday to qualify right away. First game was against the USA Elite — Vasiale which the Trouble gold won 7 to 4. The second game, which was delayed for 1 hour and 20 minutes, was against the Mize Diamonds. The Trouble Gold prevailed once again winning 7 to 0 to give them their second win of the weekend and qualifying them for the ASA Nationals in Florida. Sigrid Holtrop went 3 for 6 with 3 RBI’s and scored once. She also faced 16 batters giving up 3 hits, striking out 2

while only allowing 2 earned runs. Ollie Franklin was 2 for 4 scoring twice while Rita McCreesh was 3 for 5 with 2 RBI’s and scoring 1 once. Michaela Barnett allowed 3 hits on 16 batters, striking out 2 with only 1 earned run. Georgia Parsons was 2 for 5 with a huge 3 run triple against the Mize Diamonds and scoring twice. Danielle Grant went 2 for 7 with 2 RBI’s. Marissa Bugayong and Emma Wilson each scored once apiece. Aimee Beaton gave up 3 hits against 13 batters and Adrienne Smith gave up 1 hit against 8 batters. If you are interested in helping these aspiring, college bound ladies travel to the Gold Nationals in Florida please call Matt Houseman, head coach, at 831-600-6569 or email him at trouble.gold@gmail.com.. All donations are welcome. Help send these ladies to Florida for this spectacular opportunity they all worked so hard for. n

Letter to the Editor 10 Pension Pickups Scotts Valley Chamber News • Pages 11-14 11 Join us for the ‘Taste of Scotts Valley’ Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival Kick Off Party • Calendar of Upcoming Events 12 Kick-off Fundraiser for 2013 Relay For Life • Incentive to Join the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival’s Volunteer Tea NOW! 13 Earthwise Pet Supply Opens in Scotts Valley • Emergency Alert! Valley Churches United Missions’ Emergency Food Pantry Needs your help Now! 14 Oak Tree Villa Teams Up With Heartland Hospice • Red Ribbons will Fly in July! • July Business Networking Mixer July 25, 5:30 – 7 at Jesse Gabriel Photography • Welcome to Our New Members • Thank You to Our Renewing Members Meet the Owners 15 Give your small business a social facelift

Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 20 & 21

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

SPCA Featured Pet • Page 23 – Offer Abbey Someone to Love

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Featured Columnists 16 Your Supervisor Says … by Bruce McPherson – Economic Development Reset 17 Being Prepared & Staying Safe By Mike Conrad, Division Chief Operations, Aptos La Selva Fire Protection District 18 The Book Bag by Robert Francis – Summer adventure, suspense and mayhem… 22 Pet Potpourri by River Mays – Tick-le me not!

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In the intimate Cabrillo Black Box Theater, Cabrillo Stage is proud to present July 25 – August 18 the return of last summer’s sell-out hit Escaping Queens, a poignant yet comic tale of coming of age in the projects written by local composer Joe Ortiz. In the New Year, January 3-19, 2014, Cabrillo Stage will present the premiere of the revised modern musical myth written by legendary award-winning composer Steve Dorff, Lunch. Mr. Dorff will be on hand for the opening and a post-show discussion with the audience.

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January show, Lunch, January 3 - 19, 2014, directed by Andrew Ceglio. Legendary composer Steve Dorff’s musical comedy tells the story of Mackenzie Richards, a recently deceased Wall Street specialist who discovers that he will not be allowed access to the Gates of Eternity due to the life he lead on Earth. He negotiates a deal with the powers that be and is granted the opportunity to redeem himself with the task of answering a prayer in three Manhattan locations. To do so, he has one hour from noon to 1 pm – “The Lunch Shift.” As he frantically scrambles to carry out his task, he learns how love, friendship and family are the greatest forces on earth. You won’t want to miss this modern day musical myth that is sure to warm your heart and tickle your funny bone. A treat for the whole family. Subscription and individual tickets sales are now available online. Staffed box office opens June 18. Watch for special ticket giveaways and post-show discussions with cast and crew. n ••• Cabrillo Stage 2013-2014 Season July 12 to January 19, 2014 LA CAGE AUX FOLLES July 12 August 11 plays Wednesday - Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM, matinees at 2 PM OKLAHOMA! July 26 - August 18 plays Wednesday - Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM, weekend matinees at 2 PM ESCAPING QUEENS In the intimate Cabrillo Black Box Theater July 25 — August 18 plays Wednesday – Saturday evenings at 8:00 PM, Sunday matinees at 3PM Cabrillo Crocker Theater, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA. TICKETS: Online now at www.cabrillostage.com. Staffed box office at 831-479-6154 starting June 18. Prices $22 -$48 (including ticket fees) www.cabrillostage.com

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his romantic partner and star attraction – and the farcical adventures that ensue when George’s son brings home his fiancée’s ultra-conservative parents to meet them. Winner of countless Tony awards, including Best Musical and Best Musical Revival. Adult themes and language. Kikau Alvaro of New York directs the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic Oklahoma!, July 26 - August 18, which set the standard for musical theatre with its fusion of story, song and dance. This multi award-winning show is set in a western Indian territory at the turn of the century where the high-spirited rivalry between the farmers and the cowboys provides the colorful background against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and the sinister Jud Fry vie for the affection of Laurey, a winsome farm girl. A timeless classic for the whole family. Cabrillo Stage’s third offering for the summer is Escaping Queens, July 25 - August 18, which returns after a sellout world premiere at Cabrillo Stage in 2012. With a new cast and revised staging, Santa Cruz composer Joe Ortiz’s musical memoir tells a story that lies in the shadows of the Queensboro Bridge. This heart-rending and comic story of an immigrant family is seen through the eyes of a young boy, where we meet a zany cast of jubilant characters — a gambling Puerto Rican father, a nurturing Italian mother, a love-crazed teenager, a lurking neighborhood bookie and Doo Wop kids singing on the street corner — who all weave the tale of a desperate escape from New York. Adult Language. Tickets and subscription packages are currently available for Cabrillo Stage’s

Director Janie Scott returns to Cabrillo Stage to direct La Cage Aux Folles July 12 – August 11. Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein’s musical comedy is the story of a flamboyant gay couple – Georges, the manager of a Saint-Tropez nightclub featuring drag entertainment, and Albin,

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History of the Roaring Camp Railroads

Local authors pen new book showcasing stunning, vintage images

he newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of Rail series is Roaring Camp Railroads from local authors Beniam Kifle and Nathan Goodman. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories of the California railroads. In 1963, Norman Clark officially opened Roaring Camp to the public. Since then, it has become a popular and well-known destination for tourists and rail buffs from around the world who wish to visit and ride on its 100-year-old steam trains. Isaac Graham, who constructed the first powered sawmill and the first whiskey distillery in the American

West, settled the area in the 1840s. Graham was notorious for his boisterous antics and his settlement became known as a “wild and roaring camp.” Clark arrived in the area in the mid-1950s with $25 in his pocket and the dream of preserving a piece of early California. Clark’s dream included a plan to construct an 1880s railroad town, complete with an authentic narrowgauge logging railway. Over the last 50 years, Clark’s dream has been continued and expanded now incorporating two railroads, one of which dates to 1875. There will be a Book Signing! Monday, July 1st at 7:00 p.m. Bookshop Santa Cruz 1520 Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz. Event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase. Call 831-460-3232 for more information. www. bookshopsantacruz.com/event/ben-kifle-nathangoodman-roaring-camp-railroads n ••• Roaring Camp Railroads by Beniam Kifle, Nathan Goodman Images of Rail Series, Price: $21.99 – 128 pages/ soft cover

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Welcome to the SCC Symphony’s 56th Season!

Daniel Stewart, Music Director

ear Friends, I am thrilled and delighted to announce the Santa Cruz County Symphony’s 2013/14 Season! The adventurous spirit of this dynamic orchestra and passionate support from its vibrant community is an inspiring combination, and I’m honored by the opportunity to lead this remarkable group of musicians, and to build on the Symphony’s existing achievements as we continue our journey together. To help celebrate this season, we are proudly presenting some of the greatest

music ever written; stories in sound going back over 250 years, from Bach to Bernstein, including Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, Mozart’s Requiem, over two dozen varieties of Dance, and much more. Pianist Jeffrey Kahane, cellist Austin Huntington, vocal soloists from the Metropolitan Opera, and our beloved Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus will join us. It has always amazed me how suddenly and vividly a piece of music can overwhelm one with epiphanies, insights and inspiration. It is a great joy to share these musical inspirations with you. We warmly welcome you to listen deeply with us. I invite you to learn more about our

season at the Symphony’s website and I hope you will join us throughout the entire season with a subscription for you and your loved ones Enjoy! n ••• Season Tickets for the 2013/14 season are now available. ,You can subscribe by calling 462-0553, ext. 10 or online at the Symphony’s website. Subscribe today and save up to 15% off the single ticket price Donations: Less than 40% of the cost to perform a Symphonic concert comes from ticket sales. The Symphony is made possible only through the generous support of classical music lovers like yourself. Donate to the Symphony Today! Contact Information: Phone: 831.462.0553

Daniel Stewart

ext. 10 Website: www.SantaCruzSymphony. org 2013/14 Season Sponsored by: Dorothy Wise ~ Symphony League of Santa Cruz County

Piret Harmon Selected as New GM of SVWD

fter an extensive search process, the Scotts Valley Water District (SVWD) Board of Directors has selected Scotts Valley resident Piret Harmon as the agency’s next General Manager. Harmon, a public utilities manager with nearly a decade of experience in the water industry, will begin work on July 8, 2013.   “We are extremely fortunate to be able to select someone with Piret’s experience and leadership skills,” said Jay Mosley, Board President of SVWD. “The Board

in the District,” she said. “I look is very confident that she will forward to making a positive exceed our expectations, and impact in a community I care provide excellent leadership as we deeply about.”   work to deliver the best service to A native of Estonia, Harmon our ratepayers.” has worked in municipal water Harmon, who has lived in and public works in California Scotts Valley for 10 years, shares since 2001. She currently serves the Board’s enthusiasm. “It’s a as the Principal Administrative tremendous opportunity to work Piret Harmon Manager for the City of Santa for an organization that has made such a strong commitment to its future and Cruz Water Department, where she adminits customers – people like me, who live istered an annual operating budget of

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$37 million and oversaw tens of millions annually in capital improvement projects. Her prior position, as Interim Operations Manager for the City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department, gives her a combined service to the city of nearly 13 years. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, and is a director and 2010 graduate of Leadership Santa Cruz.   “SVWD” page 23

Back to School Drive-2013 Serving SLV & SV Students

VCUM Community Outreach Program Active Since 1982

While it seems that the school season has barely ended, we are preparing for the next term. There’s nothing like a new backpack, a blank notebook and good writing utensils on the first day of school. To many returning students these basic items are a symbol of fitting in. As one donor said; “When kids are embarrassed because they aren’t like the others, they can’t pay attention to learning”. It’s important that all students are prepared for their lessons and have the proper tools to complete their homework assignments. In addition, many low-income children living in marginal housing or long distances from school need shoes. We supply gift cards for this purpose. Gas for transportation may not always be available if the family is fortunate enough to have a car (tough choices for families). Nearly 40% of families seeking food come from households with at least one working adult. We do not receive government or taxpayer funds. We are reaching out to the greater community for support. You can help in many ways. Join Ben Lomond and Scotts Valley Markets’ frequent shopper club and designate VCUM Education as the recipient. Sponsor a student for $40.00, (or any portion thereof). This provides a new backpack, notebooks, binders, paper, pens & pencils, dividers, rulers, dictionaries,

calculators, high-liters, erasers, markers, folders & supplies for reports, and a new pair of shoes. Any donations earmarked “Backpacks” will be designated for this campaign and 100% of the funding will benefit the children. In 2012, 250 students were served. We all know it takes every resource

available in our community to guide our children and invest in their and our future success. We anticipate an increase in requests for 2013. Please consider helping us meet this challenge. Please No red or blue Backpacks 1 ½ - 2”, 3-Ring Binders • Pens & Pencils • Colored Pencils • Pencil Sharpener • Erasers (not pencil top) • Scissors Blunt & Regular • Dictionary • College Ruled Paper • Spiral Notebook • Wide Ruled Paper • Highlighters • Glue Sticks • Index Cards • Mini Stapler • Plastic Ruler • Washable Markers • Dry Erase Markers • Crayons • PeeChee Folders • Dividers • Pencil Pouches • Scientific Calculators Donations may be made online @ vcum.org or mailed to VCUM (Backpacks) PO Box 367, Ben Lomond, CA 95005. Purchased supplies may be dropped off at: • VCUM Office at 9400 Highway 9, BL: Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • S.V. Chamber of Commerce: Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • BL Gas Station: 7 days a week – 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Distribution will begin in August. Pre-registration required! Day & time to be arranged at registration. n ••• For more information please call 336-8258 x221.

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The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center Gallery Exhibitions

“Imagine” Thru - July 6, 2013 ver 30 local artists share their imaginative artworks in this exhibition: painting, sculpture, glass, wood, textiles, baskets, jewelry and more! Gallery Hours: Wed. - Sun. 12 - 6 p.m. FREE admission

Call for Artists

“Simply Red” Gallery Exhibition: Hot Summer in the Mountains! Pros on-line: Simply Red Pros Artwork received on Sunday, July 7, 2 - 5 p.m.

Events

“Hot from the Mountains!” Saturday Art Market @ the Museum of Art & History Saturday, July 20, 2013 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. In Abbott Square @ MAH! oin us in celebrating Hot Artworks from the Mountains this summer at the Abbott Square in downtown Santa Cruz. Sponsored by MAH. This is a FREE event - Artwork display/sale from 18 artists from the SC Mountains Art Center, entertainment by Julie Hendriks & Friends.

Adult Classes

Think Big & Loosen Up Sunday, July 21, 2013 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. ith Brenda Berg. A fun-filled day of painting in the land of big canvases! Stimulating hands-on workshop you will learn to work Alla Prima (all at once)

Pottery on the Cheap 5 Saturdays, July 27 - Sept 14 12 - 2 p.m.

ith Chris Bolton. July 27 Making Your Own Clay Tools

On-Going Adult Classes Life Drawing • Tuesdays, 7 - 9:15 p.m. rop-in Workshops featuring a different model each week. $10 members, $12 non-members, $8 Students

Clay Expression Mondays - Thursdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. uitable for beginners and those with experience. Both Wheel and Handbuilding, led by Travis Adams.

Clay Studio .Days/week! Mon - Thurs 11 a.m.5 p.m. with Travis Adams. Fridays 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. with Tom Watson. Sat & Sun, 1 - 6 p.m. with Honora Bacon

Raku Fridays 6 - 9 p.m. with Dale Bates. all Dale @ 345-7565 to check in for the class.

Youth Classes

Summer Art Camp Weeklong Thematic Art Camps for kids Mondays - Fridays, July 8 – 12 Morning, Afternoon & Late Sessions ession II: “Super Self Portraits” Ages 6 – 12 AM - “Who am I?” Portrait Abstracts, with Cynthia Armstrong Afternoon Session: – Super Self Portraits with Violet Skye Late Session: – ages 9 – 17 The Art of Songwriting with Amanda West ••• The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center (831) 336-3513 main (831) 336-4ART class info Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12-6 pm 9341 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA 950 Email: info@mountainartcenter.org Website: www.MountainArtCenter.org

State Budget includes $1.5M for Fort Ord Veterans Cemetery WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative Sam Farr (D-Carmel), California State Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) and California State Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Monterey Bay) today celebrated Governor Jerry Brown signing the state’s 2013-14 Budget that includes $1.5 million for the construction of the

California Central Coast State Veterans Cemetery at Ford Ord. “The Central Coast’s veterans have long deserved to have their service honored at the former Fort Ord,” said Congressman Farr. “It is great to see California and the federal government coming together with the local com-

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munity to make sure this cemetery is built. We still have lots of work ahead of us but this announcement clears a major hurdle.” The $1.5 million funding will provide the funds necessary to support the application by the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) for a construction grant from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA). Once the final project is approved, California will be reimbursed for the majority of any construction costs associated with the

cemetery, including the $1.5 million allocated today. “Fort Ord” page 23

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After a lifetime in Santa Cruz County and 30 years in the medical field, I felt a need for change — I wanted to work with dogs. I felt our dog community needed a safe and fun environment to play and socialize with other doggies. After becoming a certified dog trainer in Oregon I moved to Scotts Valley, finding it the perfect location, convenient for owners who work in San Jose or Santa Cruz counties, to drop off their doggies early in the morning and pick them up in the evening. Paws To Play opened it’s doors June 1, 2008 and offers daycare for your beloved dog in a kennel-free indoor and outdoor facility. My doggies are always supervised by myself or my well-trained staff, helping with dog socialization, play and interaction in various social settings, such as a pool or birthday party. Happy owners know their dogs are safe playing and socializing with others and not being home alone, bored, barking and sleeping a little too much. A tired dog is a happy owner. I love my business!

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Paige Thibodeau,D.C. ph 831.438.0308 4736 Scotts Valley Dr., Ste B, SV wellness@scottsvalleychiropractic.com scottsvalleychiropractic.com Paige Thibodeau, D.C. worked with her parents who were chiropractors before establishing Scotts Valley Chiropractic in 1976. Her office provides chiropractic activator methods adjusting technique along with micro-current and elect stim, laser, insegmental traction, therapeutic massage, exercise & nutritional guidance. Dr. Paige really enjoys seeing people feel better and able to maintain normal functions as well as teaching them what they can do to help themselves. Her mother’s father was a chiropractor and now her oldest daughter is a chiropractor who practices in Washington State.

ph 831.439.9900 4301 Scotts Valley Dr., SV www.scottsvalleyspa.com Scotts Valley Spa & Boutique is a full service day spa offering skin care and body services as well as nail care, waxing, spray tanning and teeth whitening. Julie and Carol started this business in May of 2009 after working together at another spa. “We wanted to create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome and special.” Setting up the business to their standards and training staff to promote their ideals was very important to them both, and they have gathered together an amazing staff of professionals to do so. “We have fun every day. Laughter is quite often what we get in trouble for when we should be using our spa voices!” The sign above the front desk. says it all. “May all who enter as guests leave as friends.”

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ph 831.438.2208 4615-B Scotts Valley Dr., Scotts Valley DRE#00606749 scottsvalleyproperty.com Jeanne Shada has been in the property management business for 32 years. She started out as a teacher for several years in Scotts Valley eventually leaving teaching to manage and sell homes. At SVPM, Jeanne offers comprehensive residential management. She efficiently coordinates maintenance issues. Tenants are thoroughly screened so that SVPM finds the best tenants for the rentals they manage. Jeanne is married to Wayne Shada. They have four daughters, a son, and 5 grandchildren. In her free time, Jeanne loves sailing on Monterey Bay, going to the S.C. Symphony, and enjoying her home and garden. You can count on Jeanne for excellent service in managing or selling your income property.

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Shakespeare Santa Cruz 2013 Season Beginning R ehearsals have begun for the 2013 summer season at Shakespeare Santa Cruz (SSC), which features: • The Taming of the Shrew, opening July 26 at 8 p.m. • Henry V opening August 9 at 8 p.m. • The Fringe Show, the West Coast premiere of Jon Jory’s adaptation of Tom Jones on August 20 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. Performances begin July 23, and in addition to attending performances, community members are encouraged to take part in the myriad events surrounding SSC’s summer season. “We are very excited to share the completion of the Henriad with our audiences,” said Artistic Director Marco Barricelli. “Actor Charles Pasternak, seen last season as Hal in Henry IV, Part Two, continues his work as Hal this season in the title role of Henry V, bringing Shakespeare’s three year making-ofa-king cycle to a close.” In another casting twist, r e a l - l i f e married couple Fred Arsanault and Gretchen

Hall play sparring lovers Petruchio and Kate in The Taming of the Shrew. Audience favorite Mike Ryan also returns to play Duke of Exeter, trusted advisor to King Henry and Vincentio in Shrew, and local actor Nick Bilardello will be featured in both productions. Headshots and role assignments for the summer company can be found online at www.shakespearesantacruz.org/season/ the_company.php. In addition to casting, SSC has many informative events for the public this summer. “There’s much more to Shakespeare Santa Cruz than just attending a performance or two,” says Barricelli. “We want our community to meet the artists, learn about the plays and processes, and have the opportunity to ask questions and have a voice in what we do.” One of the most popular events is “Noon at the Nick,” a free discussion series at the Nickelodeon Theater in downtown Santa Cruz every Friday in July. This special event features season directors, dramaturgs, and actors gives community members the extraordinary opportunity to meet the SSC Company as they discuss

Pension ‘Pickups’ he San Jose Mercury News reported today that the City of Scotts Valley provides a hidden benefit to 99% of city workers: payment of the employee’s annual pension contribution in addition to the portion already paid by the citizens of Scotts Valley. I am writing to request that you do our community the service of covering this issue in the next edition of the Scotts Valley times. Our small city ranks a remarkable 13th in a list of 51 Bay Area governments cited for this practice in terms of total dollars spent picking up employees’ cost of retirement. Glancing at the numbers in the table provided by the Mercury News, it appears that Scotts Valley might rank even higher in terms of the cost per employee.

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each production and answer questions from the audience. Capitola Book Café hosts a “Discussion with the Directors” on Monday, July 8 from 7:30 – 9pm. This free event offers an up close and personal look at the visions and concepts from directors Edward Morgan (Shrew) and Paul Mullins (Henry V) as they work with this season’s actors in rehearsals. For those interested in historical information on the script of each play, textual consultant Michael Warren will discuss both plays at the Santa Cruz Downtown Library Branch on Church Street on Monday, July 15 from 6-7pm. Warren has participated with SSC since its inception in 1981 and shares fascinating information about Shakespearean times, language, and history. n ••• Tickets to the All Festival Glen Season can be purchased by calling 831-459-2159 or online at http://www.shakespearesantacruz.org/tickets/. Performances begin July 23 and run through September 1, with Shrew and Henry V performing in repertory throughout the summer.

Pension “pickups” violates the spirit of state retirement rules which intend for public employees to share in the cost of funding their retirement. The practice also makes it harder for citizens to understand what we are actually paying our public employees and to compare this to other municipalities. Moreover, before the Mercury News shone a light on pension pickups, the opaqueness of this practice invited abuse in contracts with public employee unions as well as the often more cozy negotiations between elected officials and high ranking city employees. In the interest of good government, I believe this practice should be ended and that we hold our elected officials accountable to do so. Sincerely, Mark Woods

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Calendar of Upcoming Events July 4

Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival Kick Off Party

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

Theme: “Wonderland at the Beach” July 18, 6 – 8 p.m.

he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a KickOff party for the 14th Annual Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival on July 18. Our Seventh Annual “Taste of Scotts Valley” will be held at the Hilton Santa Cruz/ Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, Scotts Valley. Thanks to our wonderful Scotts Valley Chamber Member Restaurants and Caterers, we will enjoy sampling gourmet hors d’oeuvres while sipping wine tastings from our 2013 Festival wineries. This year our Award Winning Wineries include: 37th Parallel Winery, Bargetto Winery, Chaucer’s Cellars, Bruzzone Family Vineyards, Heart O’ The Mountain, Hallcrest Vineyards, Odonata Wines, Poetic Cellars, Dancing Creek Winery, MYKA Cellars, and Naumann Vineyards. Come meet the vintners and learn more about their delicious wine.

July 16

• New Business Ribbon Cutting, 12 – 1 pm Cutsey Cupcakes 245 Mt Hermon Ste V, SV

July 18

Our Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival Artists donate their fascinating Artwork to our evening’s auction and attendees get to experience a preview of the quality of artwork coming to the Festival. These fabulous Art items cause quite a competition as we announce the winning tickets. Our Festival Poster artist, Tom Marlatt, will be on hand to sign as we debut our 2013 Festival Poster. You won’t want to miss seeing the “original” painting from which our poster has come. It is quite large and VERY impressive.

Tom Marlatt is a fascinating artist and has lots of stories to share. Be sure to meet him at this great event. The evening will be complete as we are entertained with live music by the band “Home.” It’s a Delightful evening that you won’t want to miss. Admission is $35 at the door, which includes the First Press run of our 2013 Festival Wine glass. Since this year’s Festival Poster is entitled “Wonderland,” we have decided to Theme our event this year with “Wonderland at the Beach.” Wear you fun

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tropical clothes to this event (no swim attire please) as if you were going to a wine and food tasting along the shore. Our color for the Festival this year is a Teal tone and we will fill the room with our “Wonderland at the Beach” decor. Come enjoy a relaxed evening at the Hilton sipping wine, tasting gourmet bites, bidding on fabulous art, meeting our Festival Poster Artist, and enjoying the music of “Home.” See you at the Hilton, Thursday, July 18 at 6 pm for all the fun!

• Taste of Scotts Valley, 6 - 8 pm Scotts Valley Hilton 6001 La Madrona Dr., SV

July 19

• New Business Ribbon Cutting, 12 – 1 pm The Foot Doctors of Santa Cruz County INC 243–G Mt Hermon Rd., SV

July 20

• SVPD Hosts “Cops ‘n’ Rodders,” 9 am - 2 pm Siltanen Park, Scotts Valley

July 25

• Scotts Valley Chamber Business Networking Mixer 5:30 - 7 pm Jesse Gabriel Photography 230-F Mt Hermon Rd., SV

Aug. 10 & 11

• Scotts Valley Chamber Art & Wine Festival 2013, 10 am - 6 pm Please plan to volunteer! Skypark 361 King’s Village Rd., SV

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Incentive to Join the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival’s Volunteer Team

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he 14th Annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival is just around the corner, Saturday- Sunday, August 10-11, in SkyPark. This two-day event requires over 250 volunteers to be the success it has been year after year. So … 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 9, from Noon to 8 pm. Saturday and Sunday, the days of the event August 10-11, volunteers are needed from 8 am – 8 pm, for set-up each morning, ticket sales, wine sales, wine/beer pouring, shuttle drivers, artist relief volunteers, and teardown each evening. Sunday night the field has to be cleared by 10:00 pm, and many hands are needed to close down the event. What’s the added Incentive beyond having a lot of fun working together and meeting the many out-of-towners that come for a visit, as well as re-connecting with local friends you haven’t seen for a while?? Volunteers who fill out their forms and turn in to the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce office BEFORE JULY 17, receive a $10 discount at the “Taste of Scotts Valley” event on July 18. We’re offering you an evening of food, wine, music and Art for the discounted price of $25 if you meet the deadline for the discount. Join the Festival Volunteer Team NOW! 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 to download a volunteer form – found on the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival tab on the Volunteer page.

Kick-off Fundraiser for 2013 Relay For Life

ur May Business Networking Mixer served as a Kick-Off Fundraiser for Relay for Life Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley. Relay for Life District Representative Jennifer Caselli shared with us about Relay for Life and the importance of the event that was to take place here in Skypark June 8-9 th. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that helps our community celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. The Kick-off was a great evening of delicious food, networking and fun raffle as we raised funds for Relay for Life. A Big Thank You to Scotts Valley Chamber Board Member, Bay Federal Branch Manager Wendy Von for organizing this great Mixer and for her work on the organizing team of the entire Relay for Life Event here in Scotts Valley. The 2013 Relay For Life Team organized a terrific event in Skypark as relay teams walked the park in memory of loved ones or celebrated their cancer survival. The memorial Luminaria Ceremony was a beautiful lighting in memory of loved ones. Bands who entertained participants this year included: Von/Callaway Band, Doghouse Riley Band, Barbiarz-Scott Band, Jackie Rocks, and Dress In Roses. Sunday morning

(Clockwise from top left) Ambassadors Wendy Von and Danni Sumner get a little help from Jr. Ambassador Kyle • Diane Bianconi Loves raffle time! • City Council Member Donna Lind is happy with her raffle winnings • Our Scotts Valley Relay for Life Event Leaders — Jennifer Caselli, Andy Thomas, Megan Bridges, Wendy Von and Sheri Thomas • Relay For Life District Representative Jennifer Caselli • Ambassador President Jesse Wilkins training our youngest Ambassador Zach • Chamber Ambassadors Becky McMillion and Michael Seigle Welcome our Guests Photos Compliments Jesse Gabriel Photography

teams received an Acoustic Wake up with Michael Greco. As of this writing, our local Relay For Life has raised $68,210.19 to fund cancer Research by the American Cancer Society. This is a substantial increase from last year. We are very proud of our local community for stepping up with 28 Relay teams consisting of 324 participants (up from approximately 260 participants in 2012.)

And you can still contribute this month. Just go online to http://alturl. com/rw2sm And hit the “donate” tab. (Or Google Scotts Valley Relay for Life.) Congratulations to our Relay for Life Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley for an event that brought the Community together in raising much-needed funds to fight Cancer. Well Done!

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cotts Valley celebrated National Small Business Week with the opening of one of its newest businesses in Scotts Valley. Chamber members gathered for lunch at the brand New Earthwise Pet Supply & Grooming store in the shopping plaza of Kmart on Mt. Hermon Road on Friday, June 21st. City Council Member Donna Lind was on hand to assist with the Official Ribbon Cutting. Newly opened in May, Zann, Brett and Apollo have done a fabulous job of offering you and your pets a delightful shopping/grooming experience. They are excited to get to know you and your pets. You’ll want to stop in to see the great All–Natural Foods, fun products and great services being offered at Earthwise Pet Supply. Earthwise Pet Supply 266-T Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley

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e are seeing more clients every month needing supplementary food more than ever before. The main reason help is needed is because of insufficient income. The kids are out of school & good nourishment is important. We are facing a food shortage crisis. Our most recent food collection fell woefully short of expectations … 682 lbs. from the 2013 Postal Drive vs. 5427 lbs. in 2012 Please Help!! We are asking our area community to support an Emergency Food Collection. Donations may be dropped off at: • VCUM, 9400 HWY 9, Ben Lomond 10 am – 4 pm, Mon. – Fri. • Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce 360 Kings

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Oak Tree Villa Teams Up With Heartland Hospice

usiness members joined together at Oak Tree Villa at 100 Lockewood Lane on June 6 for the Grand Opening of their dedicated Hospice Care suite. We got a look at this beautiful, spacious suite, and toured other rooms around the Villa. Guests met Oak Tree Villa’s friendly staff and learned all about the Hospice Care options being offered by Oak Tree Villa in partnership with Heartland Hospice. We were entertained by beautiful harp music, sipped champagne and tasted of delicious gourmet hors d’oeuvres. It was a beautiful evening at Oak Tree Villa. Thank you to Scotts Valley Police Chief John Weiss who

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Workforce Investment Board Santa Cruz officially cut the Red Ribbon and to City Council Member Donna Lind for her assistance. Congratulations

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Red Ribbons will Fly in July! July Business Networking Mixer

ew businesses are moving into Scotts Valley and this month the Scotts Valley Chamber will be hosting TWO great Ribbon Cuttings for our new businesses located in the Scotts Village Shopping Center. The First will be held at Cutesy Cupcakes, Tuesday, July 16th, Noon – 1pm. Jeannette and Lacey have done a FABULOUS job creating original flavors for their delicious cupcakes and are ready to showcase them

with our Business Members. This should be a “sweet” luncheon. Cutesy Cupcakes, 245 Mt. Hermon Rd, Suite V, Scotts Valley. The Second Ribbon Cutting of the month will be held Friday, July 19, Noon – 1 pm, for one of our newest members, The Foot Doctors of Santa Cruz County, located at 243-G Mt. Hermon Road. Dr. Hopkins and his team are new to our Community so come out to welcome them to Scotts Valley.

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230-F Mt. Hermon Road, Kings Village Shopping Center oin with the Scotts their neighbor Rosanna Valley Chamber of Herrera & Bruno’s. Come network with Commerce for our July Business Networking other business professionals Mixer at the new studio and give Jesse and Susan a of Jesse Gabriel Pho- great “Welcome” to their new business tography site. Chamber located in the Members — Kings Village Be sure to Shopping bring your Center. Jesse and Susan Flippen have raffle items to showcase opened their new studio your business and plenty of next door to Bruno’s business cards to share. Admission $5 for BBQ, so we’ll get to taste some delicious food members, $10 for prodelicacies prepared by spective members.

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A got immediate response, people sending in orders faster than we could do production on them.” Temple discovered that social media was the marketing channel that was growing the fastest and, as a result, shifted resources accordingly. Millions of business owners have seen big business growth through social marketing. Below are a few tips to enhance your business’ presence on social media and more effectively reach the right audience to grow sales in 2013. 1. Build your social hub business’ social profile, such as a Facebook page, is the central hub for any business and it’s free and easy to set up. Fill out business hours on the page,

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Economic Development Reset

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30. *Subject of Nathan’s contest 35. Turkey dance 37. German composer Carl ____ 39. *The whistle or crack of a firework 40. Dwarf buffalo 41. *”To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid _____” 43. Armor chest plate 44. Tear into shreds 46. *What fireworks do before exploding 47. Takes to court 48. Scraps 50. Def Leppard’s “Rock of ____” 52. Plays for pay 53. Be inclined 55. Hole punching tool

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4. *Where French navy helped colonists battle British 5. Kind of unit 6. Sully 7. Mandela’s organization 8. Beaver-like South American rodent 9. Family room staple 10. Poking instrument 11. Fit of shivering 12. Not a thing 15. ______ of milk 20. Give permission 22. Campfire leftover 24. Like a dune buggy 25. *Symbolic of states 26. Bert’s roommate 27. Take over, in a way 29. Aphrodite’s son 31. Three on sloth 32. Excavate

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By Bruce McPherson, County Supervisor 5th District

he County of Santa Cruz has historically not been pro-actively engaged in economic development efforts, partially because the incorporated cities in the county were generally considered more attractive areas for development in proximity to other job centers, housing, services and infrastructure. However, the current Board of Supervisors is now interested in a greater emphasis on economic vitality. Last year, the County hired an Economic Development Coordinator to augment other efforts the Planning Department was pursuing to improve the business, land use and regulatory environment within the county in support of economic vitality. Earlier this week we took another step toward expanding our fledgling economic development staff, directing staff to return in September with an economic development work plan and new staff positions. One of the outstanding questions to be resolved is whether staff should be part of the Planning Department, a stand-alone department, or part of the County Administrative Office. Those issues will be vetted in discussions with business leaders, Chambers of Commerce and others in the next few months. We know already how brutally the recession hit Santa Cruz County, particularly small businesses. Between 2001

and 2011, Santa Cruz County lost almost 11,000 jobs, a decline of 10.7 percent. While some of this drop was due to the national recession, total employment in the state fell by just 2.8 percent during the same period, indicating that Santa Cruz County was more severely affected. Small businesses with fewer than 10 employees, which account for more than 70 percent of businesses in Santa Cruz County, were hit hard. Unemployment is high, registering almost 12 percent in February, and the county is “job poor,” which leads to a high level of job commuting. In 2011, more than 18,000 residents commuted to counties outside of Santa Cruz for work, leading to traffic congestion and long hours on the road. We also know that we have great strengths and potential in four sectors: agriculture, education, retail trade and leisure and hospitality, including the arts. The county maintains a strong agricultural base with world-class businesses, including Driscoll’s and Martinelli’s. We are home to well known wineries such as Ridge and Storrs. Santa Cruz enjoys “brands” known worldwide, including O’Neill, Santa Cruz Bicycles, Fox Racing Shox and others. We need to “brand” the Santa Cruz Mountains, and particularly the San Lorenzo Valley, and promote opportunities in these locations as well. We have incredible scenery, good weather, wonderful parks, beaches, golf courses, and extensive recreation. We have an extraordinary mountain biking and road cycling community, which should be highlighted. We also have a rising farm-to-table movement, along with organic food production and local wine production, all of which contribute to growing agri-tourism. I expect that a ramped up economic development team could reach out to assist businesses and potential development projects and create collaborative partnerships, all while recognizing the basic need to preserve our cherished environment. My colleagues and I on the Board of Supervisors want it known that the County is taking a new approach to economic vitality. There is a great degree of potential in the unincorporated area that can be tapped in a manner that recognizes community and environmental values while increasing opportunities for jobs and housing. n

Being Prepared & Staying Safe By Mike Conrad, Division Chief Operations, Aptos La Selva Fire Protection District

ell, it’s time for me to run my annual 4th of July safety article. However, this year I feel I need to preference it with information that is pertinent to the conditions we are currently faced with and how they will affect a wildland fire. Rainfall across much of the state was well below normal, which of course has caused a reduction in fuel moisture levels in the wildland setting. Another factor that plays into the spread of a wild fire is the energy release component (ERC). This is defined as the amount of energy in BTU’s released from a given amount of fuel as it burns. In our area so far this year we have consistently been above average, consistently above the ERC of last year and have on several days set new maximum records. So what does this mean? Fire condi- wide and mouths scrunched as they echo tions are setting up to be like the conditions ‘oohs and ahhs’ after each explosion. As a firefighter, I have also seen the fear saw in 2008 when we experienced some of the largest fires in Santa Cruz County in the eyes of children when the American in recent history, the Summit Fire in May tradition goes askew and the look of sheer and both the Martin and Trabing fires in disbelief as a family witnesses the loss of June which was just the start of the State their home and all of their belongings’ in wide fires resulting from lightening and a raging fire. Each year firefighters anticipate the manmade causes. We may see the conditions become even worse than those seen in devastation that fireworks will bring. 2008 because all of the factors that influence Each year we will see fire’s that are started fires and fire spread are 4 to 6 weeks ahead because of the use of fireworks and treat patients who have of schedule. We are been injured. seeing conditions Fire conditions are Fire in any form in June that we normally do not see until setting up to be like the does not mix with our areas. FireAugust. conditions saw in 2008 wildland works, once ignited, “The rocket’s red when we experienced are often unpredictable glare, bombs bursting in air…” some of the largest fires as well as uncontrolOnce a fire starts The Star Spangled in Santa Cruz County in lable. it is inevitably too late. Banner while written recent history ... It is like trying to stop about the sights and a bullet once it’s been sounds of war are also often associated with the sight and sounds fired from a gun. While we have had more of fireworks, and illustrates how fireworks rain this year than we have had in the last are a part of America’s history. Unfortu- few years, the grass and brush is becoming nately, this time honored tradition often dry and is ready to burn if an ignition source brings about devastating fires, personal like fireworks is introduced. You may be asking yourself, are fireinjuries, and even death. With the Fourth of July just days away, works really that bad? Let’s look at the I (like other Americans) look forward to statistics for 2011. Approximately 9,600 people were watching fireworks displays. With the hiss of the rockets as they lift into the air; injured and treated in hospital emerthe bright flash of light and the rainbow gency departments across the U.S. with of colors followed by the loud, trembling an unknown number of injuries seen by boom; and the sheer pleasure on the faces clinics, private physicians or not seen by of children as they watch intently, eyes medical professionals because of fireworks,

more than half were children. During that same time four people were killed as a

result of fireworks related accidents. While the dollar loss from fireworks accidents can never compare to the human loss, fireworks were responsible for approximately 2,300 structure and vehicle fires that resulted in $36 million in direct property damage. Please remember that all fireworks are illegal in Santa Cruz County with the exception of “Safe and Sane” fireworks in the city of Watsonville and on private property in the city limits of Capitola. More important even than being illegal is the severe risk to health, property and the environment from the use of fireworks. If you would like to enjoy fireworks this year, find a local professional show so you can safely enjoy them. n ••• Hope you have a happy and safe Fourth of July.

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Summer adventure, suspense and mayhem … Slingshot

A Spycatcher Novel By Matthew Dunn William Morrow. $25.99 (Rating: Very Good) atthew Dunn puts his years of experience as a top-level field officer for M16, the British intelligence service, to good use in this thriller. The third installment of Dunn’s bestselling “Spycatcher” series finds Will Cochrane, who doubles as a spy for both the CIA and M16, facing his most treacherous assignment ever. A document that outlines a clandestine agreement between Russia, Germany and the United States has suddenly gone missing in Europe. The contents of the

“Slingshot” agreement, as it has been dubbed, could lead to the genocide of scores of people if it falls into the wrong hands. Assigned the task of retrieving the document and neutralizing the traitor who snatched it, Cochrane’s search takes him from Poland and Russia to the Black Forest of Germany where he uncovers a doomsday scenario that is truly imaginable in its scope. As you would expect, Cochrane will again be up against an agent as talented as he is. A rogue ex-Stasi assassin, Kronos has never failed on a mission and his task is to eliminate anyone who knows the truth about Slingshot. Obviously, something is going to have to give here and Cochrane, although evenly matched, knows that under no circumstances can he be bested by this worth adversary. Fast paced with plenty of twists and surprises, “Slingshot” is an ideal read for the beach or while traveling this summer. Once

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into this tale of intrigue, you’ll totally forget any flight delays or find those lazy afternoons basking in the sun just melt away.

The Barbed Crown By William Dietrich Harper. $16.99 (Rating-Excellent) than Gage is back for a sixth historical adventure in this series that unfolds against a backdrop of European history during the late 1700s and early1800s. Although he once fought with Napoleon in Egypt, Ethan is now bent on revenge against Bonaparte for the kidnapping of his son, Harry, and for nearly killing his wife, Astiza. Smuggled into France, the

American is determined to derail his former friend’s plans to take Europe. Recruited by other foreign agents to stop Bonaparte, Ethan infiltrates the French Court and tries to sabotage Napoleon’s coronation but that plan doesn’t succeed. Fleeing for his life, Ethan barely makes it out of France and across the channel to England. There he joins a motley but interesting group of renegades including Robert Fulton, Sir William Congreve and smuggler Tom Johnstone. As France and Great Britain square off and the Battle of Trafalgar unfolds, this indomitable hero finds himself once again right in the center of the conflict. And, as usual, he’ll requite himself admirably and continue to make a little history. If you enjoy historical thrillers with action heroes reminiscent of Indiana Jones, this series is a must read. Ethan Gage could teach Jones a thing or two! “The Book Bag” page 23

“Pension Pickups” Saving Money?

By Noel Smith – Noel@cyber-times.com

ecently the issue of “Pension Pickups” has come under scrutiny. A pension pick up is when a public entity such as a school district, a city or a county picks up a portion or all of the employees’ contribution to their retirement fund. The fear is that this can lead to higher costs to the taxpayer both while the employee is working in the form of pay and after he or she retires in the for of a pension. The City of Scotts Valley is one of those local governments who pay their employees’ share of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) contribution, BUT, according to city officials, properly managed this “Pension Pickup” policy can actually save the city money both short term and long term. According to SV Councilman Jim Reed, this is how it works for Scotts Valley: PERS requires that 16 percent of each employee’s pay be paid into its fund. The city must pay 8 percent of that and the employee pays the other 8 percent. (For public safety employees — police and fire - the figures are 18 percent and 9 percent). However, the city can choose to also pay a part of or all of the employee’s contribution. Scotts Valley pays all of its employees that portion of PERS and has for about the last 10 years. The justification is that Scotts Valley employees are (on the average) paid about 10 percent less than the equivalent local government employees in other jurisdictions because of the added benefit. This has been negotiated with the employees’ unions and is understood and accepted by both parties. In addition to a cost saving to the city for lower employees pay, the employee saves by not having to pay taxes on the 9 percent of their base pay the city contributes to their pension fund. This tax saving includes US income tax, California income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare), which is currently 7.65% of all city wages. The city also saves the same percentage (7.65%) for the portion of FICA they would have to pay if the 9 percent contribution were employee wages. According to City Manager Steve Ando, “In the very beginning, the City of Scotts Valley opted to be in social security. Once you have opted in, you cannot

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change that election. So our employees do have FICA deducted from their paychecks and the City matches it just like all other businesses.” Another savings to the city is that when the employee draws his or her pension after retirement, the pension is based on the wage of the employee. By paying employees less, the liability of the city for employee pensions is less because the wages were not as high. To test the statement that Scotts Valley pays its employees less thereby saving the Scotts Valley taxpayer money on the wage side of the budget, Ando supplied us with the links to the wage scales of the five local governments in Santa Cruz County. We took three common employee positions from the five governments and compared the top rate for these three positions. The percentage shown is the difference between the other government’s wages for that position and Scotts Valley’s. Here are the results in dollars and percentages. (SV=Scotts Valley, SC=Santa Cruz, W=Watsonville, C=Capitola, SCC=Santa Cruz County) Accountant II • SV 6282 – SC 6843 (+8.9%) – W 6824 (+10.2%) – C 6329 (+0.7%) (– CSC 6228 (-0.01%) Building Insp. • SV 5445 – SC 6206 (+13.9%) – W 5950 (+9.3%) – C 5665 (+4%) – CSC 6637 (+21.9%) Police Officer • SV 6123 – SC 8369 (+36.7%) – W 7732 (+26.3%) – C 6993 (+14.2%) – SCC 7873 (Sheriff Deputy) (+28.5%) By comparison, it seems that Scotts Valley’s “Pension Pickup” policy has been able to provide city services for a reasonable cost to its citizens. n

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Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Co-dependents Anonymous

o-dependents Anonymous is a 12-step group for people hat is co-dependency? What who want healthy relationships is enabling? What is this and self esteem. Weekly meetings insanity? Am I the only one who are offered free of charge in Santa feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, a Cruz and Watsonville. world wide fellowship of relatives For a schedule and more and friends of addicts who have information, go to www.coda.org been affected by someone else’s or e-mail gratefulcoda@gmail.com addiction. Three meetings are or call (831) 469-6096. now being held in Santa Cruz County, on Sundays, Tuesdays, Second Mondays and Fridays. The Santa Cruz Branch of For a meeting near you call (888) CHADD ADHD Support Group 374-1164 or email 6:30-8:00pm, The Aptos Fire saveyoursanity@aol.com Station Meeting Room, 6934 Visit http://nar-anon.org/NarSoquel Dr. Aptos Anon/California.html for more nyone that is impacted in information. some way by ADHD is encouraged to attend. Youth N.O.W. For more information, contact Judy are about the academic success Brenis at (831) 818-9619 or e-mail of underrepresented youth? her at jbbrenis@comcast.net. If so, join us by volunteering to provide one-on-one tutoring Second and Fourth Mondays or homework help for youth First and Third Wednesdays in Watsonville. No experience necessary. Bring your compassion, Alzheimers Support Groups enthusiasm, time, dedication, Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pm knowledge, and familiarity of a Wednesday: 5:30 – 7:00pm subject to a student who wants Conference Room at Elena Baskin/ Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A your help. We operate M-Th. from 3:00pm- Capitola Road, Santa Cruz. acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this 5:00pm. For more information, group is for caregivers and e-mail amurphy@youthnowcenter family members of people with or visit our website at www. Alzheimers youthnowcenter.com.

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Ongoing Events Mondays

PROFILE of Santa Cruz

9:00am-12:30pm, 2045 40th Ave. Clares St. Capitola eed help finding a job? Join PROFILE of Santa Cruz. Its free and it works. Last year 126 of its members were placed in jobs, and we can help you too. Ongoing workshops will cover resume writing, communication, and interview skills. For more information, call profile at (831) 479-0393 or visit www. santacruzprofile.org.

Meal Solution Mondays

4:00pm-6:00pm, New Leaf Community Markets, 1210 41st Ave. Capitola (Also down town and at West side stores) ired of preparing the same meals? Get fresh ideas for easy-to-prepare, affordable, and nutritious main entrees from a member of the New Leaf Community Markets culinary team. A different recipe featured every Monday, ranging from meat dishes, to gluten-free, to vegan. Try a sample, get a recipe card, and learn tips for meal prep and leftovers. Featured recipes are posted on the New Leaf Community blog at www.newleafcommunity.com.

Tuesdays

Women Care Drop in Cancer Support

rop in Support Group is a D gathering for women with all types of cancer. We offer support

First Tuesdays each month

Tail Wagging World of Dog Ownership

6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.).

Ocean Gate Zen Center 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. 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.

First Tuesdays and Third Wednesdays each month

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

North County, 5:30-7p.m., first Tuesday of month (for location details contact Danielle at 7612956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 p.m., third Wednesday of the month at the CASA Office, 813 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville ASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Santa Cruz County needs your help. Volunteer 3-5 hours per week to provide support, guidance, and a powerful voice in court for children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Everyone welcome, men and bilingual folks especially encouraged. To RSVP call 761-2956 Ext. 102, or email Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org

for women through all stages from Second Tuesdays each month diagnoses through treatment. For more information or to Free Job Seek Workshop! register call (831) 457-2273 6:00pm-7:00pm, Gateway Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Rd. Scotts Valley Drop in Grief Support For more information, visit 6:00pm at Aegis, 125 Heather http://hirewire.org Terrace, Aptos oin other adults who are grieving the death of a friend or family PFLAG member. Learn helpful tools for (Parents, Families, and Friends of coping: Share stories and receive Lesbians and Gays) 7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. support from people who care. First Congregational Church of No registration required, please Santa Cruz call (831) 430-3000 To learn more, call (831) 4274016 or visit www.pflagscc.org

Tuesdays thru Sundays

Svaroopa® Yoga Classes

See website for times, Deerpark Shopping Center, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd. Aptos es, you can do yoga! With the support of blankets, beginning students relax into easy poses designed to release to deepest tensions in the body along the spine. Discover this unique form of Hatha yoga that deeply relaxes, quiets the mind, reduces pain, accelerates injury recovery, and promotes better over all health. For more information, visit www. aptosyoga.org, or call (831) 688-1019

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Wednesdays

Toastmasters: Speak for Success

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

TOPS Club, Inc. in Felton

OPS is a health group that has chapters all over the world. The Felton Chapter meets every Wednesday morning at the meeting room of the Felton Fire House. Members weigh in from 8:45 AM until 9:55 AM and the meeting starts at 10:00 AM. The members share whether they have gained or lost, but don’t reveal their actual weight. Then, they are fortunate enough to have a member, Ames Monahan, a Health Coach, who gives, up ommander Ronals Petty leads to date, information on eating the meetings. properly. For more information, call (831) For further information, call 475-9804 335-3510, visit www.tops.org or just visit any Wednesday.

Wednesday July 17

1:00pm, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 420 Melrose Ave. Santa Cruz hysical Therapist, Ruby Strachley, of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, will be the guest speaker of the July 17, 2013 meeting of the PN support group. The bi-monthly meeting is at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 420 Melrose Ave., Santa Cruz. Those interested are welcome. For more information, call Mary Ann at (831) 477-1239.

and/or bipolar disorder. Free childcare and well-behaved dogs are welcome! This free ongoing group provides encouragement and CAM (complimentary and Second and Fourth Thursdays alternative medicine) resources for women wishing to explore safe, Cabrillo Host Lions Club Overeaters Anonymous natural alternatives to promote 6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach 7:00pm at the Cabrillo Com#50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos mental health in a positive munity Center, Aptos Village For more information, call (831) Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. atmosphere. This confidential 429-7906 ublic is invited to all programs. group welcomes any mom taking Contact President Jess Allen traditional medications and is First Wednesday each month 831-684-2721 or Past President not meant to replace medical Adoption/Child Welfare Orientation Barbara Chamberlain at 831supervision. 688-3356 for meeting/dinner 6:00pm- 8:00pm 1400 Emeline reservations or information or visit Please RSVP if possible: for Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz. more information e-mail dyane@ www.cabrillohostlions.org. he first step to becoming baymoon.com. a foster and/or adoptive Third Thursday each month Sundays parent is to attend orientation. Pacific Speakers Association Over-Eaters Anonymous The orientation is designed to 7:00pm, Firehouse on Soquel Dr. 9:00am-10:15am, Sutter review the child welfare system Maternity and Surgery Center, and to give you a chance to have Aptos 2900 Chanticleer Ave. Sc. peakers helping speakers get your question answered by child A is a 12-step support group gigs. welfare staff. for those who wish to stop Call (831) 332-8221 for more To register to one of the meeting eating compulsively. All are information. and for directions, please call welcome. 454-4687. Free childcare with advance Fridays reservation by 5pm, Fridays. Call (831) 429-7906. Second and Fourth Wednesdays Clutterers Anonymous 5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & Freedom Forum Presents: Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Church Bible Study/Worship Constitution Classes Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz. 9:45am: Bible Study; 11:00: 7:00pm, Quaker Friends Meeting ired of Clutter? Stuff piling House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Cruz up? Support is available. CLA Worship, First Baptist Church 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos For more information, visit http:// meeting every Friday. ooking for a church? Come For more info call 426-1868 FREE www.meetup.com/santacruzworship with us! freedom-forum/

Third Wednesdays

Meeting Schedule for the SCWD2 Task Force

Saturdays

Thursdays

Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting

12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course. Contact Chuck at 831-462-6092 or e-mail charleswhitt@att.net for more information.

Second Thursdays each month

Veterans of Foreign Wars

6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Cruz

Dated Events

Aptos Certified Farmers Market

8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College, Aptos. he Aptos Market, with over 80 7:00pm, Soquel Creek Water vendors, is open year round, District Headquarters, 5180 with the best selections of fresh Soquel Dr. Soquel eetings are open to the public fruits and vegetables, plants, seedlings, flowers, local honey, fresh and the location alternates eggs, fresh fish, artisan baked goods between the City of Santa Cruz and gourmet foods. In addition, Police Community Room, and family activities, music, cooking the Soquel Creek Water District demos by professional chefs, Headquarters. gardening workshops, seasonal fairs Visit www.scwd2desal.org and events are a part of the market. for more info.

Beach Cleanup

Scheduled by Rio Del Mar Improvement Assoc. 10:00am, Hidden Beach his is an ongoing project of the group under the leadership of Save Our Shores. Volunteers are welcome to join in. Just wear comfortable shoes, gloves and hats are also recommended for protection. Any questions regarding this can be directed towards Fay Levinson at fayjoe1@yahoo.com.

Health Reform and the Affordable Care Act

Presentation by Bob Petty. Programs in Place, Accomplishments So Far, Future Plans 1:30pm-2:30pm, Monterey Peninsula Lecture Form 103 ill cover changes in health care and health insurance. Learn more by visiting gentrain. org or gentrain.org/lect.html.

Curves of Aptos Open House

Tuesday July 23

Wednesday July 10

6 AM until 7 PM. urves of Aptos at 7000 Soquel Drive is celebrating the summer with a new healthy, delicious treat: NEW Curves Meal Bar and NEW Curves Snack Bars. Three meal bars and three snack bars that can only be found at participating Curves Clubs: Curves Meal Bars Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market Peanut Butter Oat Crunch 9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community Center, Double Chocolate Dream 360 Kings Village Drive Double Peanut Butter Delight www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org (Gluten Free) Curves Snack Bars Third Saturdays of Each Month Cool Mint Chocolate Miracle Hopeful and Naturally Healing Oats and Chocolate Berry Bliss Caramel Peanut Paradise (Gluten Peer Support Group Free) 3:00pm-5:00pm, 12855 Boulder For more information about St. Boulder Creek Curves or our Open House call or any woman living with any Janna Malizia at 831-688-2348 or degree of depression, anxiety, curvesaptos@yahoo.com

Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group Meets

Aptos Branch Sons In Retirement Luncheon Meeting

11:30am,Severino’s Restaurant,7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos peaker will be Marv Tuttle with his very inspirational “How my Service Dog helped me get a life after being paralyzed from the waist down”. He now aids other spinal chord patients (including veterans) in coping with their injuries plus for the past 10 years has been a guide and scuba dive teacher at Monterey Bay Aquarium. Call Jack at 688-0977 for information. n

Your July 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.

Shakespeare Santa Cruz

August 7 thru September 1 Sinsheimer-Stanley Festival Glen, 1156 High St. Santa Cruz 7:30 p.m.: August 7th-8th, 11, 14, 15, 25, 29, September 1st 8:00 p.m.: August 9. 17, 23. 30 ounded in 1981, Shakespeare Santa Cruz is the premiere professional theatre on the Central Coast. Perfect to enjoy with family and friends, SSC produces bold, entertaining productions of Shakespeare and non-Shakespeare plays each summer performed in the beautiful outdoor Festival Glen and indoor Mainstage Theater on the campus of UC Santa Cruz. Tickets are $20-50, to register call (831) 459-2159, or visit tickets. ucsc.edu.

Ongoing Events

150 Jewell St. osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. Buy-In $25. Also, we have a special BINGO, celebrating our 2nd anniversary, on Sept. 28 at 6:30. Buy-in only $15. www.soquelsports.com

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 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

Modern Square Dancing Class

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

4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr. his is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango. Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, call Michael (831) 239-2247.

that defies border and classification. She rocked the culture of singer-song writerdom with her refusal to conform to the stayed and Fourth Saturdays each month careful eloquence of the folk rock that came before her. Writers and Poets Open Mike generation 2:00pm-4:00pm, Porter Memorial To learn more, visit pulseproductions.net. Library, 3050 Porter St. Soquel (no meeting Jan., July, Aug. or Dec.) riters and Poets are invited Freefall Improvisational Theater to a new monthly open mike 8:00pm, Center Stage, 1001 Center St. Santa Cruz reading series. Come and read reefall will be showcased for your fiction, essays, or poetry. one night only of improvised For more information, call Jean at theater. Free fall bridges con(831) 475-4221 ventional dramatic theater and comedy improvisation creates Saturdays unscripted, 100% improvised Live Jazz and Local Art plays. Nothing but long form at Zizzo’s Coffee improv since 2001. 11:30am-1:30pm, Zizzo’s Coffee, Tickets are $15. For reservations, e-mail improv@loon.com. Any 3555 Clare’s St. Capitola remaining seats and unclaimed isten to live jazz featuring members of the Santa Cruz reservations will be sold at the door. Jazz Society. So many talented musicians and singers! Sunday July 7 For more information, contact Team G Family Festival Christine Shelton-Anderson at 12:00pm-6:00pm, Redwood (755) 544-5651. Estates Pavillion 21450 Madrone Dr. Los Gatos Second Sundays Each Month e part of the Inaugural Family Downtown Santa Cruz Festival andhelp us launch Team G Childhood Cancer Foundation. Antique Fair There will be live entertainment, a 9:00am-4:00pm, Lincoln St. hula show, a bouncy house, food, (Between Pacific and Cedar) beverages, and games for everyone! endors offer an eclectic blend There will also be items raffled off of antiques and unique items. throughout the day. Come and check it out! Browse Team G is a national non-profit through a wide assortment of treasures including books and pho- dedicated to supporting families tographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, fighting pediatric cancer and glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage finding new and innovative hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original treatments to ultimately cure artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot! childhood cancer. For more info, please contact us at (831) 476-6940 or visit us on Facebook. person. Proceeds benefit MCSC. For more information, call (831) 476-4711.

Saturday July 13

Dated Events

Hot Rods for Kids

10:00am-5:00pm, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds his remarkable event will Ongoing thru July 25 feature cards that will impress Anteater to Zorilla: A Second First Fridays each month Saturday July 6 and attract any automotive lover. The event site, generously donated Alphabet of Oddball Animals First Friday Art Tour Rickie Lee Jones Returns! by Santa Cruz County Fair, will be 8:00pm, Rio Theatre Exhibition he First Friday Art Tour is a transformed into a “Celebration rom the moment she first Felix Kulpa Gallery, Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Institute of Conof Automobiles”. While strolling appeared in front of us on howcases artist Peter Korotemporary Arts event, managed in amongst this magnificent display, Saturday Night Live in 1979, nakos’ creativity with found enjoy food, music, and thousands conjunction with the participating Rickie Lee Jones has challenged objects and their transformation of dollars in raffle prizes. art venues. The event takes place into playful animals. All letters will year-round and illuminates some her listeners and the establishment For more information, please visit be represented. of the most talented local artists with an absorbing musical vision www.hotrods4kids.com. n First Friday Reception is July 5th from local galleries. from 5:00pm-9:00pm. To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit Everyday firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for Bob Finegan’s Wooden Box First Friday viewings.) Show at Aptos Library

11:00am-7:00pm, Aptos Library he display consists of about 25 decorated small boxes illustrating the use of marquetry, fancy veneers, copper panels that have been treated with chemicals to yield unusual patterns, and other techniques.

Tuesdays

BINGO

6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge,

Second Fridays each month

Take note of your dreams and your inner landscape, as this is where you ideas are formed and your creativity begins. You have to be adaptable to change and although you are not keen on the way things could be, give it time and you will see that you are on exactly the right path. There has been a good deal of preparation to get up to this point and after the third week you are empowered and feel great about the way your life is headed. Take note of important opportunities at the start as you will see that every cloud does indeed have a silver lining. Fact can be stranger than fiction.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

It pays to be patient and gravitate towards those situations and people who make life easier. As it is, you may be looking for trouble where there isn’t any, and in any case, you are not afraid of a bit of hard work and love feeling useful. You will find that you are welcomed with open arms and people love how you get down to practicalities and bring simple common sense to a crazy situation. Mercury, your ruler, is retrograde from the start of July until the 20th and this is a time for you to not try and rule the world, be kind to yourself and know that what you do is good enough.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You cannot get away with anything and this is not the time to be working quietly behind the scenes. Instead get your soap box out and proclaim who you are. You need to be different from the crowd and of course you are. To get a head, you don’t need to be horrid, but modesty does not serve you at this time. You are able to take a leadership role and find that others listen to you and see where you are coming from, which is a good place. But you do not suffer fools and there could be a spat at the start with someone who tries your patience.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

When you get a combination of inspiration and practicality you know you are on a winner. This is the kind of experience that is there for you at the start of July and sometimes one simple idea is all that it takes. So what have you been working on recently? There is always room for creativity but guard against being too sensible as this can get in the way of progress and spontaneity. Now that Jupiter is in the most adventurous part of your chart you will begin to notice there are opportunities for travel and exploration.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

While there is a certain amount of disruption at the start of the month, it is likely to be what you had already planned. A change of scene and routine is very welcome and your ruler, Jupiter, is now in the water sign of Cancer for the next twelve months. This means that your opportunities lie in new beginnings, and the ending of situations that have outlived their use. Finances are under the spot light too as money comes from unusual sources. After the 24th you enjoy a fantastic phase where difficulties become minor annoyances and there is fun and good times to be had.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

It can be frustrating at the start of this month as a situation now has to be turned around. You have what it takes to do just this and you must push through whatever stands in your way. But this is something that comes naturally to you as you are determined and have your eye on the end result. There is a bit of a transformation going on and as such you know that the progress is good but sometimes it is a question of three steps forward and two steps back. Life gets easier for you after the 8th as your ruler, Saturn, turns direct and helps things fall into place.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

The big news this month is regarding relationships, Aquarius! With Venus in this part of your chart until the 23rd then you will see that your attractiveness and popularity soar and you are a little bemused as you don’t think you are doing anything differently, but enjoy. Ultimately, you have great friendships with all kinds of people and you are seeking out those who are on your wavelength. Take this time to forge new business partnerships too and perhaps find a better and more cooperative way of working. Money comes directly from a good bit of luck that is around for you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

This is the beginning of a fantastic year for you, but first you need to deal with the most pressing matters. Since life is changing practical concerns demand your attention. Are you changing how and where you live and finding that perhaps you need more space? This is a good time to clear out and move on or at least establish what you want to remain in your life and what you are quite happy to set free. New insights occur with the full moon on the 22nd and this is when your sensitive nature is touched by some powerful event.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Getting the balance right is important and you are super sensitive to comments and throwaway remarks, some of which have a kernel of truth. Instead of raging against the injustices you see, this is your chance to take action and to set right what in your view is wrong. Your ruler, Mars, is in Gemini until the 14th and here is the best time for social activities and getting together with those people who are particularly helpful both in work and fun. Avoid the negativity that some folk seem to love to dwell in. After the 23rd Life is much more harmonious and you are in the mood for plenty of fun.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Although important decisions come up almost immediately, these need careful discussions as your life is changing direction somewhat. Not that you rush into anything with your eyes closed, but it helps to do your research and ask relevant questions to those that have some expertise. This is a time when your role is changing and actually you are really looking forward to it. Initially you may be dealing with someone else’s unwillingness to adapt but you are able to smooth over the difficulties with ease. The Full Moon on the 22nd sheds light on your future career direction.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Your focus this month is on your finances and what you need to do to improve your situation. As a Gemini, you are never short of ideas and dismiss the possibilities of things not working out with a a wave of your hand. Because you can actually do whatever you want to do but you are not willing to get involved with what is arduous or repetitive. As such, you seek out those situations that offer plenty of variety and change. After the 23rd the Sun moves into fiery Leo and you see that your plans take off at last. You feel good about yourself, and are fell less self critical than you have been of late.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

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Of course this is an important time of year since the Sun is your own sign until the 23rd. Make the most of this to set your sights for the future and make plans rather than leaving things to chance. This way, you have some control of a strangely complicated situation. There is plenty of time to change your mind should things go in a direction that does not seem as happy as it could be. Relationships need careful handling but you have to be true to yourself. Now that lucky Jupiter is in your sign you attract interesting people to you, who may be completely different and unconventional.

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s an environmentalist who holds a belief in the sanctity of all living things, I am conflicted when it comes to ticks. Lets face it, there is not much to love about a hematophagic (blood eating) arthropod capable of spreading life threatening diseases such as; ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, tick paralysis, babesiosis and Lyme disease. Armies of these vampirous creatures are patiently waiting to feed on you and your pets in many areas of Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz is currently in high season (April through October) for ticks. However, they are happy to have a meal any time of the year if the temperature is above 45 degrees. Ticks feed primarily on wildlife but will dine on pets or hitch a ride on them into our homes where they can find their way onto our human family members. It is worthwhile to become familiar with the four kinds of ticks found in California. A useful identification chart and a wealth of facts about ticks can be found at: tickencounter.org. Almost all ticks are known to carry some type of disease. However, The Western Blacklegged Tick (Ixodes Pacificus) is especially important to recognize since it is the only one responsible for transmission of Lyme disease, as well as a

half a dozen other diseases, to dogs and humans. Lyme disease is caused by a spirochete bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) that is transmitted into a victim’s bloodstream via the saliva of a blacklegged tick during feeding. Although still rare, this devastating disease is on the rise in pets and people. With more than 15% of all Blacklegged ticks in Santa Cruz infected with Lyme disease, it has the highest incidence of diseaseinfected ticks than any other county in California. Interestingly, the majority of the ticks carrying Lyme disease here are in the nymph stage of their life cycle when they are only about the size of a poppy seed. This may be due to the adult ticks tendency to feed on the western fence lizard, aka “blue bellied lizard,” whose blood contains antibodies against the Lyme disease causing bacteria. Hats off to this brave reptile for helping to protecting us and our pets from Lyme disease! What else can be done to protect our pets? There are a variety of tick preventative treatments for pets available over the counter and through your veterinarian. Frontline topical monthly treatment for dogs and cats also protects against fleas and does a fair job of preventing ticks when used regularly. Repel (nontoxic) spray, available from veterinarians, can deter fleas, mosquitoes and ticks. Certifect, Scalibor and Preventic tick collars are more effective for dogs but should never be used for cats. Although DEET sprays can be effective in preventing ticks from attaching to human clothes, it must not be applied to the skin or to the fur of pets. In general the more effective

Lyme disease is caused by a spirochete bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) that is transmitted into a victim’s bloodstream via the saliva of a blacklegged tick during feeding.

the preventative medication is; the more potentially toxic it can be. I recommend the more aggressive tick control products only for dogs with regular heavy tick exposure or those whose hair type makes it especially difficult to spot them on the dog’s skin. My recommendation for most pets is to inspect them carefully every day and to manually remove any ticks found. Check meticulously (remember the poppy sized nymphs?) in hard to spot areas such as the groin, armpits, under the tail, plus around and in the ear. A tick must be attached for at least 24 hours before Lyme disease can be transmitted. Therefore, daily removal is an effective method of preventing Lyme disease. Having seen and tried every possible method of tick removal, I was amazed the first time I used the ingenious “Tick Twister.” I highly recommend this tool which can be purchased online or through your veterinarian. In a pinch, Tweezers will do the job: apply firmly to the ticks head as close to the skin as possible and then pull gradually and steadily straight back from the skin (don’t jerk or twist). If you or your pet is bitten by a tick and you are interested in having it identified: place it into a plastic bag with a damp paper towel and take it to the Santa Cruz Health Center Laboratory. Identification is free and if you’d like to have the tick tested for Lyme disease, this service is available through the Laboratory for a $15 fee. By educating yourself and your family about ticks, you can enjoy nature with more security and you may just save a life! n ••• Capitola Veterinary Hospital, 1220 H 41st Ave. Capitola, CA, 831-476-7387

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bbey and her previous person where inseparable and did virtually everything together. They shared a very deep bond filled with mutual love and respect for six long years after being adopted from our shelter. Tragically, Abbey’s other half was hit by a car and killed while walking in a crosswalk. Not only did this horrific event leave her without her person, it also left her without a home after attempts to place her by friends and family members failed. This beautiful 12 year-old Wheaton Terrier mix is settling in at the Santa Cruz SPCA and although she is very obviously grieving, her sweet and calm nature is winning hearts already. You would never guess her age. Abbey is extremely able bodied and loves to fetch balls and take long walks. She’s been through obedience classes and knows basic commands like sit, stay, come, down and walks wonderfully onleash. In the home, she’s mellow, quiet and completely house-trained. She enjoys lying at your feet, by your side or following you from room to room. This is a seasoned housedog that’s smart to boot! The perfect home for this sweetheart would be with a kind and gentle person or adult family with no small children. She prefers a gentle approach when first greeting, as fast movements by strangers intimidate her. After just a couple seconds, her tail begins wagging and she’ll give a few kisses for good measure. She seems to tolerate other dogs but doesn’t enjoy puppy energy or engaging in play. That being said, we could see her doing ok in a home with another older dog or as an only dog. Abbey is a healthy girl with no history of major medical issues. Due to her age, she does have a few benign fatty tumors that are very common in older dogs and generally pose no health risks or require any treatment. Although they are not painful, Abbey is a bit sensitive about them being touched as well as some other parts of her body so it’s important that her new person be perceptive and gentle when handling her. Weighing in at around 30 pounds, Abbey is a medium sized dog with an extremely soft coat. At this time she has a summer cut and has been shaved relatively short while her face and tail remain longer. She seems to be a very low shedder but it’s not known if she would be considered hypoallergenic. Her hair will grow out long and fuzzy, so she will require regular grooming. Abbey has a lot of life and love to give a special person. She’s lost a soul mate but that doesn’t mean there isn’t another perfect someone out there for her. If you think you may be the one to pick up her pieces, please come meet her! If you would like to help animals like Abbey and her 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

“Fort Ord” from page 8 “Thanks to the united efforts of veterans, community members, and the hard work of our legislative team, we were able to succeed in securing the funding necessary to perfect the federal application that converts the dream of a veterans cemetery into a reality,” stated Senator Monning. Fort Ord was the largest training base in the western United States and was the major staging ground for operations in the Pacific. Many World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans trained at the former Army base.

“SVWD” from page 6 Harmon will fill the vacancy created by the December retirement of former General Manager Charles McNiesh, following Interim General Manager Robert A. DeLoach.   “SVWD has a history of strong,

“The Book Bag” from page 18

The Eye of God

A Sigma Force Novel By James Rollins William Morrow. $27.99 (Rating-Excellent) comet dubbed ISON that is expected to light the evening skies later this year, a group of macabre artifacts that include a boat model made of human bones, a skull scrawled with ancient Aramaic and a book bound in human skin are all woven into the plot of this Sigma Force thriller. The crash of a U.S. military satellite carrying classified equipment that is investigating the possibility of “dark energy” and how it relates to the universe’s creation must be retrieved from the wilds of Mongolia. At the same time, a mysterious parcel arrives at the Vatican containing material linked to Genghis Khan and his lost tomb that reputedly contains not only vast treasures but also information about a lost ancient empire. A provocative and suspenseful action novel which combines scientific theories and fascinating historical and religious facts with a flight or two of

When the base was closed in 1994, to honor that connection to many of today’s veterans, land was set aside by the Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA) for the construction of the cemetery. “Thanks to the hard work of members of the community and their dedication to this project, we’ve taken another important step toward building this special place to honor our veterans,” said Assemblymember Stone. With the funding in hand, CalVet can now submit the final application for the USDVA’s Veterans Cemetery Grants Program. The grant application is due by August 15. n

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speculative imagination, “The Eye of God” is another in a long list of amazing thrillers that has often favorably compared James Rollins’ work to that of Michael Crichton and Clive Cussler.

If You Were Here

By Alafair Burke Harper. $25.99 (Rating-Good) his standalone thriller is the author’s most autobiographical novel to date. McKenna, a writer for a New York magazine, is investigating the story of a woman who pulled a teenager off the subway tracks, averting a tragedy, and then disappeared. As she seeks to uncover the identity of the heroine, McKenna realizes that the woman may actually be a good friend of hers who vanished ten years earlier. The more she searches for the Good Samaritan, the more certain the reporter is that this is indeed her friend. Of course, the question becomes why the disappearance and, more to the point, what secrets is this woman hiding? An intriguing story, “If You Were Here” is a change of pace for this talented writer but her many fans won’t be disappointed. This is a first class thriller that will keep you guessing right to its exciting conclusion. n