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Musicals for All Ages! shows at the Crocker Theater in Aptos. Starting the season on Friday, July 10, it’s easy as A-B-C with “Schoolhouse Rock Live!� presented in partnership with Spotlight Youth Conservatory and which runs through August 8. Full Story page 10

Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser for Ramey White

Scotts Valley Community Update

On Saturday, July 18, a “Spaghetti Feed� fundraiser will be held at the Boulder Creek Recreation Center from 4-8 p.m. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the family of Ramey White as he continues his journey of recovery. Full Story page 5

How to recycle developed property; that is the task of the city of Scotts Valley. According to Mayor Dene Bustichi. “We are long past the ‘cutting trees to grow’ stage in our city’s development. Now we are encouraging development though recycling the land we have as the needs of our community and our economy changes.� Driving along Scotts Valley Drive shows this strategy is working. At the Southwest end of Scotts Valley Drive there will be a new Scotts Valley Middle School on the same site as the present one.

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Further down Scotts Valley Drive, Seagate once reigned in the world of disc drives. Seagate’s former campus is now home to innovators like Bay Photo and Fox Racing Shox. Just down the road from there was once a tourist attraction called “The Tree Circus� which then became the “The Lost World.� This property is now the home of Bustichi Construction and “The Mint� restaurant. Some of those unique trees were moved and still exist in Gilroy Gardens. ... continued on page 4

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Cover Scotts Valley Community Update by Noel Smith Community News Spaghetti Feed Event – Fundraiser for Ramey White Horses for Unique People Zoe VanDerWalde: Mayor for the Day! by John Weiss, Scotts Valley Police Chief the “Back Story” 8 San Lorenzo Valley & Scotts Valley Meal and Food Programs 10 Cabrillo Stage Musicals for All Ages! 5 6 7

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Valley Club News Kiwanis of the Valleys – Scotts Valley Exchange Club

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Local Sports Valley High School Scoreboard

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Kids Camps Sports Camps for Summer Fun by William Hauselburg

3COTTS 6ALLEY #HAMBER .EWS s Pages 11-14 11 12 Joins SV Chamber 13 Cutting Ceremony and Chamber Mixer July 23 14 Meet Dick Scoppettone of little Biz Small Business Consulting Business Profile 18 Mulhern & Gomes Know Homes by Edita McQuary

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Featured Columnists 15 Lines in the Sand by Gary Griggs 16 The Book Bag by Robert Francis – Picture books for lazy summer afternoons… 17 Cracking the code of Pet Food Labels by Katie Volat 22 Fifth District Update by Bruce McPherson – Budget 23 Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples – Modern Research and Relationship Success by Elene L Johas Teener 30#! &EATURED 0ET s Page n Here’s Kitty, (Shh... She’s really a dog)

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Cover Story “Scotts Valley News” from page 1 Further on was the Octagon Building originally built on the 4500 block of Scotts Valley Drive in 1929 as an exotic bird aviary on the grounds of Beverly Gardens, a 1930s tourist attraction. The building was moved in 1947 to 5032 Scotts Valley Drive

property at 5030 Scotts Valley Drive, next to the Scotts Valley Car Wash, is becoming pleted the hotel will add 134 hotel rooms for visitors to Scotts Valley. Construction will take about 16 months, creating about 150 construction jobs, with current work focused on underground parking. Across Scotts Valley Drive from the future hotel is the 18-acre Woodside residential and commercial development. The property was a former RV dealership, and home to Slawinski Auction Co., which moved to Green Hills Road. The development has three commercial buildings but not yet leased, and behind these are 49 new homes already occupied or sold. Driving northeast along Scotts Valley Drive there is Victor Square, former headquarters of Victor Technologies. For old timers, this is a bitter memory of how can be. However, the site is now home to the very successful BRG Sports, with famous brands such as Bell Helmets, Ridell and Giro, dedicated to providing high-performance protective gear and accessories for action sports. from Victor Square is the location of the Borland Campus, another cautionary tale

of technological promise and failure. (Also the former home of Santa’s Village… but that’s another story.) Still going northeast along Scotts Valley Drive, just past Vine Hill Elementary School, is Bethany Drive, the entrance to property that once was occupied by Bethany Bible College. After several false starts in redevelopment following the school’s closing, the site was approved by the City Council October 15, 2014 for the 1440 Center project, an educational learning center for individuals, groups, and corporations which will provide overnight accommodations with on-site dining accommodate up to 360 guests (which includes faculty and faculty assistants), and employ approximately 150 full-time equivalent employees and is expected to accommodations for 140 additional guests will be constructed as well as a parking garage. At project build out, the proposed project will accommodate up to 500 guests and employ approximately 225 employees. “This is really an important project for the city,” said Mayor Bustichi, “When the property became in becoming a problem services. Now the 1440 Center and Foundation will bring people to Dene Bustichi Scotts Valley that are, or will be the movers and shakers in our

will be used by the city to maintain and improve our quality of life.” There are some other major properties

Construction on the Lexington Hotel is under way. in the city whose future is still not decided. Past plans for them have created both controversy and hope. At one time the property next to the Hilton Hotel on La Madrona Dr. was planned to be a Target Store. Those plans were scrapped and its future has yet to be determined. The planned Town Center on the site of the old Skypark Airport is clouded because the current owner, Terramar Retail Properties, purchased the former owner, Property Development Centers (PDC). PDC was a subsidiary of Safeway Stores, which was to provide the anchor store for the Scotts Valley Town Center. “Terramar property for the Town Center Project,” said Bustichi, “And its ownership opens up other possibilities for the project’s anchor store.” The future of Scotts Valley is much brighter than it was just 5-6 years ago due to a city and City Council that has embraced the concept of recycling its land and building on its vision of the future. Story By Noel Smith

Community News

Spaghetti Feed Event

Fundraiser for Ramey White BoUlder Creek — On Saturday, July 18, a “Spaghetti Feed” fundraiser will be held at the Boulder Creek Recreation Center from 4-8 p.m. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the family of Ramey White as he continues his journey of recovery. For father of two, Ramey White, this was suddenly struck with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in January of this year, an unexpected illness that turned his whole world upside down. Several families and local businesses from the Boulder Creek area have organized a Spaghetti Feed to raise money for the family. The event will feature live reggae music from Blazeen, children’s activities, including arts and crafts and a bouncy house, a silent auction and a drawing for a Private Chardonnay Yacht Cruise, valued at $2,000. Tickets for the drawing are $2 each or 7 for $10. Tickets for the Spaghetti Feed, purchased in advance are $12 for adults, ($15 at the door), and $5 for children, ($7 at the door). A family of four “To Go Pack” is just $32. Tickets may be purchased online at http://bit.ly/rameyspaghetti. Event coordinators are seeking

sponsorship from local merchants. Anyone interested in sponsoring or helping out with the event may contact Maggie Barr by email: maggie.anne.barr@ gmail.com or telephone: (831) 252-0504. The Boulder Creek Recreation Center is located on 13333 Middleton Avenue, Boulder Creek. GBS (Ghee-yan Bah-ray) is a disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous

recover, although it takes up to three years. Ramey’s illness was preceded by pain in his neck, and tingling in his arms and legs, only a couple of days before he fell ill. His initial symptoms were typical to the disorder, and unfortunately they be rushed to the emergency room. He was in Reno at the time with his wife Lindsay, their children Ryder, six, and Keaton, a baby where he found himself completely paralyzed on a ventilator in the intensive care unit of the Neurology Department at Renown Regional Medical Center. Eighteen days later, Ramey was transferred to El Camino Hospital, and was only recently released to go home on May 21, where he is receiving continued care and support from his wife Lindsay and their extended family and friends. After four months in hospital, Lindsay writes on their Go Fund Me blog that coming home was like a dream that she thought would never come true. She shares their ups and downs in their very heartfelt and uplifting story of struggle and survival, and the encouragement they have received from the local community, including other survivors of GBS. Lindsay writes: “Each morning we wake up and walk down to the bus stop. Though it’s not far, it’s a good work out for me. Baby on my back, pushing Ramey in his chair and Ryder on his bike. Every morning we are reminded of how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful place.”

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The Spaghetti Feed is sponsored in part by Beauregard Vineyards, The Mountain Mechanic, the Santa Cruz Pasta Factory, and Chardonnay Charters. This event follows several other community sponsored events, including two “High Quality Garage Sales,” a “Dodge Ball for Ramey,” and a “Tea and Lunstory, or to donate to the family, visit: http:// www.gofundme.com/rallyforramey. Scotts Valley Times / July 2015/ 5

Community News

Horses for Unique People FelToN — Some might consider activities involving horses as being only for those with strong arms and legs. After all the movies suggest that a John Wayne or Clint Eastwood type is required to control them. However, these movies don’t show the special attributes of a horse to provide equine therapy for people with a variety of special needs. For example, a person who has trouble through equine therapy. Sitting on a horse when it walks is the closest you can get to the movements a human body makes while walking. This helps stimulate a person’s nerves and muscles used in walking. According to PATH, the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship ibility, balance and coordination as well

any special needs program. Therapeutic riding can help improve walking, address

autism, develop muscle tone, deal with bipolar disorder or even provide a recreational experience for the vision impaired. Recreation and exercise for one’s special needs are important parts of a healthy lifestyle just as they are for everyone else. The website www.abilities.com/ community/horse-therapy.html is one of many that speak to the therapeutic value of horsemanship. Lichen Oaks Adaptive Riding Center (LOARC) (www.lichenoaksarc.org), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, began operation this spring to provide an equine experience to young as well as older people who have special needs. To date, LOARC has served people with cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, autism and various emotional issues. Each program is custom-tailored to the desires and needs of the participant but generally involves on-the-ground familiarization with and tacking of a horse, as well as riding with trained side-walkers and leaders to help stabilize the participant.

Valley Club News

kiwanis of the Valleys Club members completed refurbishment of our mobile stage, and it was then immediately put to use at the Relay for Life event on Skypark on June 6 – 8. Later that week the stage was used for both the middle school and high school gradu-

to develop and direct the activities of each person’s program. The mother of a participant ben“LOARC provides everything we have ever hoped for on our son’s behalf: a safe, beautiful and tranquil environment in which he can truly focus on learning new skills and feeling proud and happy about his accomplishments. The elusive

the fact that he exhibits no resistance or challenging behavior whatsoever in the LOARC environment. This is very rare. We really can’t thank the center’s founders, instructor, and the many volunteers enough.” Volunteers are also trained at the Center to become familiar with horsemanship and therapeutic riding and to provide support to the activities. Parties interested in becoming part of the LOARC program either as a participant or a volunteer may contact the center at info@ loarc.net.

ation ceremonies. The stage will next be utilized at the Hop N Barley Festival June 26 - 28. The following weekend it will be the showcase for musical entertainment at Scotts Valley’s July 4th celebration. The Club continued on with our regular program of highway clean up on the southbound section of Highway 17. Club members attended outstanding year-end concerts by SV Middle School fying to note the progress made by these from the funds raised through the Kiwanis Music at Skypark summer concert series. Sponsorship donations for Music at Skypark 2015 are on pace to hit a record as several new businesses have signed on. if you can act as a volunteer at any of the 3 concerts this summer (July 26, Aug 30, Sept 27) please contact us at http://www. kiwanisofthevalleys.org/

Kiwanis meets 7:00am every Wednesday morning at Bruno’s BBQ. The second Wednesday of each month is an evening meeting at Bruno’s at 6:30 pm. We invite you to join us. The exchange Club of Scotts Valley The Exchange Club of Scotts Valley was honored to present The A.C.E. Award (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) To LUKE MCADAMS, 2015 Graduate of Scotts Valley High. This Award recognizes the high school graduate who has overcome great physical, emotional, or social obstacles to achieve excellence. Congratulations LUKE! See us July 4th at the Annual Fourth of July Parade. We will be handing out American Flags for all to enjoy! The club meets the 4th Wednesday of each month, 5:30 at Bruno’s. Enjoy a speaker of local interest. All are welcome! Email cpvperri@ gmail.com Submitted by Jim Melehan

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Community News

Zoe VanDerWalde: Mayor for the Day! By John Weiss, Scotts Valley Police Chief

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the Day,” 5 th grader Zoe VanDerWalde, from Brook Knoll Elementary School. Zoe’s parents bid at the school auction fundraiser for their daughter to be declared “Mayor for the Day” and they won! ceptor Police Car then we gave Zoe a tour of the police department and city hall. Next

we drove the vintage police car with Zoe and Mayor Bustichi and led several officers in a Special Olympics Torch Run, across town. The Torch Run raises money and awareness in support of Special Olympics, and it happened to be scheduled for the same day as Zoe’s “Mayor for the Day.” That evening Zoe sat with Mayor Bustichi, pounded the gavel to begin our official Scotts Valley City Council meeting. Zoe had a great time as our Scotts Valley “Mayor for the Day.”

Community Briefs Senior driver Safety Program at Scotts Valley library he California Highway Patrol

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driving. Age Well, Drive Smart classes are approximately two and one-half hours long and are free of charge. These classes are geared toward drivers age 65 and up, but they are open to anyone who feels they

Pogonip, the “Back Story” hat do you know about Pogonip? Join us on Sun, July 26 at 3 pm at the Senior Center, Highlands Park, 8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond to explore its fascinating history from two local authors and historians. They follow its’ beginnings as a Native American site, to the wild days of lime kilns and lumbering that made some rich, becoming a world-class golf course, and the home of the only Women’s Polo

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ree Lunch Tuesday.” Noon Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, across from Rite-Aid, 335-6900.

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alley Churches United, Food Pantry and Food Distribution programs. Tues-Thurs 9-12 and Saturday 10-12 (but closed Sat. July 4). 1st and 3rd Fridays 9-11 are for seniors only. USDA Distribution on 4th Monday 10-1. For SLV, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon residents. Ben Lomond, corner of Highway 9 across from Ben Lomond Market, 336-8258.

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hursday Lunch.” 9:30-2:30. St. John’s Catholic Church, down from Rite-Aid, Highway 9 and Russell, Felton. 335-4657. Food Distribution 11-12. Mountain Community Resources, 6134 Highway 9, across from Rite Aid, Felton. 335-6600.

Food Distribution 5:00-6:30 p.m., St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. 438-4360.

Fridays Food Distribution 5-6 p.m. GateWay Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. 4380646. “Fridays at Five”

Sundays Dinner July 26, 2:00. SS Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 9980 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, north of town, 336-2228. Meals on Wheels, hot meals at dining centers in Ben Lomond (M-F) and Scotts Valley (Wednesday). Meals delivered (if eligible). Reservation required, $2.50 requested donation, for age 60+ (limited exceptions). www.communitybridges.org/meals (464-3180) Grey Bears Brown Bag Program, weekly bag of produce to be picked up in Ben Lomond, Felton, or Scotts Valley. Delivery available for homebound seniors. $30 annual membership fee, for age 55+. www.greybears.org (479-1055). Except as noted, all programs are free of charge -- Schedules are subject to change. Contact: slvsvmeals@gmail.com

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Local Sports

Valley High School Scoreboard All SCCAL Baseball 2015 Scotts Valley 1st Team Pitchers: Greg Neiger david Snider Alec Smith

Pitchers: Jack Palmar James Merlo San Lorenzo Valley 1st Team Pitchers: kenny Cella

robbie Carling Nate Gentry

Honorable Mention Alli Poorè

Bryce Nunes Utility: Tanner Murray

All SCCAL Boys Volleyball 2015

All SCCAL Softball 2015

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Setter: Tanner Simonovich Honorable Mention ryan rodriguez

Scotts Valley Pitcher of the Year: Sarah reyes Audrey liebenberg 1st Team Grace Giguiere

San Lorenzo Valley Honorable Mention

All SCCAL Boys Golf 2015 Scotts Valley

Honorable Mention Sarah Aronow San Lorenzo Valley 1st Team Catchers: Bailey lotz

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Pos 1: Ben edens Honorable Mention San Lorenzo Valley Pos 5: Taj Yanez Pos 6: JT Matsuoka Honorable Mention

Kids Camps By William Hauselburg

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ids Sports Camps Can Be a Great Summer Activity Summer is always an idle time for kids. Unless they are in a school district that has year-round classes, the summer months are a vast expanse of boredom and “nothing to do.”

Sure, your kids would be happy to play video games all day, but is that the bets thing for them? Wouldn’t it be better if they had something fun and exciting to do with other kids that would get them outside and moving? With obesity rates among US kids

important, and there is nothing better than sports to get kids running and moving their bodies. Kids summer programs combine physical activity with skills building and camaraderie. Summer Kids Sports camps are a great way to enroll your child in an activity that will get him or her exercising, playing with other kids, and learning new skills all in a safe, guided environment. Kids Sports camps come in a variety of options. There are Sports Skills Camps that focus on learning and honing the methods and skills of playing the game, and Recreation Sports Camps, which emphasize fun and team spirit without a hard focus on competition and game improvement. of sport, but some of the most popular are Baseball Camp, Basketball Camp and Soccer Camp.

ketball and Soccer all in one, to give the kids a taste of multiple sports in one camp session.

daughter involved in sports in a safe, supervised environment, a kids camp may be the best solution for you.

to play that sport, and if your child likes many sports or doesn’t have a favorite, a might be the best choice. Regardless of what kids sports camp you choose, getting your kids involved in sports will encourage them to exercise, help them develop healthy bodies, foster friendships and build skills that they can use throughout their lives.

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

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Cabrillo Stage Musicals for All Ages! A Fun-Filled Summer with “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” and “Mary Poppins”

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Theater in Aptos. Starting the season on Friday, July 10, it’s easy as A-B-C with “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” presented in partnership with Spotlight Youth Conservatory and which runs through August 8. Next it’s time to soar over the rooftops of London with the musical magic of Mary Poppins from Friday July 24 to August 16. for Cabrillo Stage, Jon Nordgren said , “Our area has so many talented young people because of the number of organizations actively teaching them the theater arts. This summer season at Cabrillo Stage is dedicated to giving our youth the opportunity to show their acting, singing, musical and dancing skills. Last year’s Oliver! was an eye opener and we wanted to continue to build on that.” Nordgren pointed out that much of the adult talent active in Cabrillo Stage and throughout the bay area today were involved as children in past Cabrillo Stage Productions. years and it’s great to see the devotion to the theater arts that our community has and the many opportunities to perform that are available to our young actors singers, musicians and dancers. Cabrillo Stage wants to be a part of that so that they have the prospect of performing at the very highest level of their craft in our productions.” Schoolhouse rock live pop culture phenomenon returns to the musical stage! School subjects are never boring when cleverly taught through music. The iconic cartoon series “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” explodes onto the Cabrillo Crocker stage with beloved songs for a whole new generation. Take a trip down memory lane and introduce your little ones to the Schoolhouse Rock Live! Under the direction of Andrew Ceglio and in partnership with Spotlight Youth Conservatory, Schoolhouse Rock Live!

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follows Tom, a nerve-wracked school of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music. The Emmy Award-winning 1970’s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, and more through catchy hits like “Conjunction Junction,” “Just a Bill,” and “Three is a Magic Number” is lighting up stages everywhere and will be sure to entertain the entire family this summer season! Santa Cruz knows Director Andrew Ceglio from his role as Fagin in the Cabrillo Stage production of “Oliver!” Other recent credits include: Director and Choreographer for Spotlight Youth Conservatory’s and as the Director of the melodramatic farce “Urinetown.” Andrew has been part of Cabrillo Stage and other local productions such as “Forever Plaid, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, Scrooge, The Wiz, Plaid Tidings,

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aren’t the only ones she has a profound The Little Prince,” the West Coast Premier of “A Night at The Nutcracker,” and the premier of the re-imagined cult musical “Lunch,” to name a few. Mary Poppins ne of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences and received seven TONY Awards, including Best Musical and is landing on the stage of Cabrillo’s Crocker Theater this summer. The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael

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a lesson or two from this extraordinary nanny. This family fun production will feature favorite songs like “A Spoonful Of Sugar”, “Chim Chim Cher-Ee”, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” and stagecraft “magic” that is sure to dazzle. Directed and choreographed by Janie Scott, this stage adaptation of the beloved audiences with clever design and a few sky-high surprises. Mary Poppins has captivated audiences for generations, and now the enchanting story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking musical numbers will delight theatergoers of all ages. Believe in the magic and discover a world where anything can happen if you let it! Cover Photo:

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an you believe July is already upon us! Where has the time gone! We have some exciting things just

Chamber members and the Community to become involved with ... First is the Taste of Scotts Valley. As you probably have read in the article, it is July 16, you haven’t seen the posters, this will be a great event with lots of food, wine BEER, and Art Wine and Beer event August 15 & 16, you won’t want to miss this event. On a more serious note, many of us business owners received the letter from the

there to help. As you may already be aware, the Regional Artisans Association has closed its doors in the Apparently there is a problem King’s Village shopping center. with sandwich board advertiseYou can now visit them at their ments blocking the right of ways i.e. other location in the Capitola Mall and they are soon to open a new that this could be a hazard and we location at the American Tinnery in certainly don’t want to inhibit any Monterey above Cannery Row. Board President On the bright side, their Preswhere you place your advertising Scotts Valley signs and let’s make sure we are Chamber of Commerce ident Dawn Teal will continue on our Board of Directors providing in compliance with our local ordiBruno’s us with her expertise with the Art Wine and Beer Festival. We everyone to refresh your memories with certain ordinances and codes that can extend our sincerest best wishes in their new endeavor and a big Thank You for remaining They are easily found via Google or on our Board. Some good news is that the Vineyard contact the City; they are great people and are City of SV regarding signage. On

Church will be moving into the space vacated by the Artisans and has already started renoby and say hello to Pastor Bob, we are looking forward to our new neighbors! The Fourth of July is just around the corner so we encourage you to partake in Advocates do a great job with this event so we would like to encourage you to participate if you can. door policy, should you have any comments, concerns, or just want to chat about what is happening with our business community, please feel free to drop by and see us at the Chamber, or at my business - we serve at your pleasure and would love to hear from you! — Rosanna Herrera

Wilderness Skills Institute Joins SV Chamber

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is a bit out of the ordinary. On a typical day, the students meet their mentor at a trailhead. There they decide by consensus where they want their classroom to be for the day. A room with seats in rows is not one of the options. The students may hike into redwoods a mile or more to the spot they’ve chosen. They take a moment for thanksgiving. Each student then sets individual goals and states those goals to the other six students in the class. Next, students separate to be alone in nature for half an hour, after which they journal that experience and share it with the other students. Next on the program is a period of undirected free play and exploration.

have read and copy a passage from that reading to share with their mentor and classmates. After a second session of free play, students spend the rest of their day studying facets of their chosen major. Before they hike back to the trailhead, the students document what they have mastered and what they need to work on. One day of the week is entirely dedicated

After this comes reading time. Students spend about an hour, or until they come to a good stopping point, a book of their choosing that relates to their mid- or long-range goals. At the end of reading, they document what they

geology and physics, but more than that, it is part of the school’s approach focusing on challenge, excitement, and accomplishment. When the classroom is outdoors, when students are free to follow their intellectual and spiritual enthusiasm, and when they are supported to pursue their studies in depth, they want to come to school. A fundamental premise of the school’s pedagogical model is that learning takes place when the student is interested. tailoring the education to each student’s interests. Among the current students, particular interests include scuba diving, amateur radio, horses, art,

while others are going to a scuba center. Mentors use these individual focus areas as vehicles for the student to learn literature, physics, biology, chemistry, history, government, and other subjects. There are no extracurricular activities; everything is co-curricular. school that uses a wilderness setting, combined with a methodology informed by solid pedagogical and neurological research, to develop in each student a core of ethics, land stewardship, “Wilderness Skills” page 14 12 / July 2015 / Scotts Valley Times

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oin the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce along with Douglas Andrews

Yoga as we celebrate their new location at 221-A Mt. Hermon Road. Andrews started Ananda Yoga over 20 years ago in Ben Lomond. For the last seven years they were located at Pinnacle Pass in Scotts Valley. Their new

location offers triple the space and is much better able to accommodate their needs. Join us on Thursday July 23 for their Cutting Ceremony and Chamber Mixer. This event is open to the entire community and food and refreshments will be available for all who attend.

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Scotts Valley Chamber News

Meet dick Scoppettone of little Biz Small Business Consulting

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ick Scoppettone is a native Santa Cruzan. He and his wife, MiMi have lived in Scotts ating from Holy Cross High School in 1963, Dick pursued a career in the music business. He formed the pop group Harpers Bizarre, and in 1968, they The 59th Street Bridge Song, better known as “Feelin’ Groovy”. became a commercial real estate broker, and after a brief sojourn in the Seattle area managing the commercial division

and became a professional travel agent for Village Travel in Scotts Valley. He spent the next decade

helps not only new startups, but also existing businesses reach the million dollar annual sales

torical novel, The Seven Duties of the Heart, about the native Americans living in Yosemite valley at the time it was discovered by the whites. Several screenplays later, he and his wife, MiMi started Nature First Tree Care where he served as CEO until selling the company in 2015. Dick recently opened his own small business consulting company, Little Biz, in Scotts Valley to help new startups avoid the tered running his own business. Ultimately, Nature First prospered and was sold for a

of Sales, Customer Service, Operations, Finance, and Administration. His latest book, The Little Biz Book – Five Steps to Your First Million is now on Amazon in

Students are prepared for entry into entrepreneurship, career path, or university; they are also prepared to function as happy, articulate, well-informed, educated members of society. Essential aspects of Wilderness Skills

both paperback and e-book formats. grow your small business. Little Biz Small Business Consulting 5401 Scotts Valley Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Web: www.littlebiz.us

designed curriculum based on each student’s passions and motivation; and core routines that provide grounding in divergent and convergent thinking. For information please contact their www.WildernessSkillsInstitute.com

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Featured Columnist By Gary Griggs, Distinguished Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, UCSC

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hile we know the history of sealevel rise for the past 150 years or so quite well, the future of sea level is much more uncertain, and the farther we go out into the future, the greater the uncertainties. Because sea level is intimately connected to climate, whatever happens to climate in the future is going to drive the level of the oceans. The warming of the Earth, the oceans, and atmosphere are well documented. As long as we depend upon fossil fuels for most of our energy, we will continue to increase the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere, and the Earth will continue to heat up. A warmer planet means more ice melt and more seawater expansion, which both raise sea level. So, how much can we expect? When do we need to start worrying? Well, there are lots of people who either are or should be worried now. Anybody

living anywhere in the world that has had their home, business, community or city damaged or destroyed by high tides, storm waves, El Niño events, hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones or tsunamis should be concerned. There are about 150 million people living now within three feet of high tide, and extreme events like those listed above can push water levels well above high tide. Recent examples of these locations in the USA include New Orleans during Katrina, and the shorelines of New York and New Jersey during Super Storm Sandy.

greater the elevation these severe events will extend and reach. How high sea level is likely to be at various times in the future should be of major concern to many coastal communities, states or nations. The future sea-level rise elevations being relied on in California come from a study completed by the National Research Council in 2012 (Sea-Level Rise for the Coasts of California, Oregon and Washington: www.nap.edu/ catalog/13389/sea-level-rise-for-the-coasts-

of-california-oregon-and-washington). You can download or read the report on line free, and while its fairly long at 274 pages, the summary is just eight pages. The report projected sea levels for 2030, 2050 and 2100, along the shoreline of the west coast states, and included all of the existing research, data, and studies to future levels. “Lines” page 19

2050, the hazards of these extreme events are going to present greater risks to most of us than the slow, but gradual rise of sea level. We can think of sea-level rise as a ramp, with storms, extreme high tides, El Niño events or hurricanes riding on top of the ramp. The further we go out into the future, the higher sea level and the ramp will be, and the further inland and the

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The Book Bag By Robert Francis

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lmore Green loves being an only child. He has his own room, his own TV and no one plays with his toys or eats his

is a wonderful life being an only child. T h e n this situation undergoes a radical alteration. A new little person arrives in the household and he’s not going to be leaving anytime soon. Poor Elmore. Not only does the new arrival get all the attention but as he gets older he also becomes a bit of a bother. The small person knocks things over, licks Elmer’s jelly beans and is a general nuisance. Then the two boys are forced to share a bedroom. Oh, no, this is not good! Elmore asks if the small person can be sent back to where he came from but his parents’ response is that’s not going to happen. Finally something does occur that begins to change the brothers’ relais, but it may be of use in any household where there is a little sibling rivalry. This humorous book about having to adjust to no longer being an only child is help any family get through this trying transition that can disrupt even the happiest of households.

Freddie & Gingersnap Find a Cloud to Keep By Vincent Kirsch n this latest humorous adventure Freddie are buzzing a r o u n d seeking a cloud. There seems to be nothing in the sky and then suddenly a strange object appears that may be a cloud. Actually, it is an airship with two people in it, but Freddie and Gingersnap don’t realize that. The two folks in the airship strike 16 / July 2015 / Scotts Valley Times

up a conversation with the two dragons, which serves to confuse them since they think this is a cloud. The whole situation becomes a bit surrealistic, especially when the airship duo conjures up a wild storm (this is highlighted in a colorful two page spread). Throughout the narrative the airship characters sing a song entitled “A Cloud’s Song” (the words are included) and by story’s end your little one may well be singing this catchy tune too. Although it is a bit nonsensical, this picture book will certainly appeal to youngsters who love silly stories and odd looking characters. Freddie and Ginto enjoying funny, rather bizarre situations.

By Claire Saxby Illustrated by Graham Byrne

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ollow a mob of Red Kangaroos and their leader as they move about their home in the wilderness area of Australia. They may seem relaxed but members of the group are always on the lookout for danger. The females must also keep watch over their young (joeys) while the dominant male must be ready to keep other males away. As the story of the kangaroos unfolds the author also includes material about the creatures’ lives in general. You’ll discover that they are most active at dusk and dawn, when moving at full speed the animal’s tail acts as a rudder, and a full grown male can top six feet in height. Any child five and older who is interested in exotic animals or kangaroos you were planning a trip to Australia this would be an ideal book to read for background information on the animals you’ll see.

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ere’s a collection of short poems about the seasons and the activities children enjoy in each one. “Out and About”, the title piece, celebrates spring

With the boots on, the youngster can explore the garden and scamper about on wet days. “Spring Greens” captures new plants birds making nests and other small events that announce w a r m e r weather. to the poetry, which is fun to read aloud, each page is filled with beautiful illustrations that evoke each seasonal situation. A little girl sits in the tall grass with her cat, a group of neighborhood children play in a backyard wading pool and a fire of autumn leaves lights up the landscape in the evening as the family burns the leaves they have raked into a big pile. child to poems, this collection is worth considering. All the events here are things a child will be able to relate to.

Decorated Horses By Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Illustrated by Jeannie Brett

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his is a splendid book that features horses down through history and how they were decorated or spruced up by their owners. For example, you’ll begin by reading about horses used for warfare and

horses, horses ridden by medieval knights, Japanese samurai horses and ponies painted with various symbols by American Other sections include horses involved in competition and sports and horses that get all dressed up for special ceremonies and celebrations. Any child (or adult for that matter) who loves horses will find this a fascinating read and the illustrations are exceptionally good, which means “Decorated Horses” will be a volume that will be read over and over again.

Featured Columnist By Katie Volat, DVM, Capitola Veterinary Hospital

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tep into any well-stocked pet store and take a look at all the options of pet food...it’s overwhelming! You will see endless choices and countless claims of healthy, natural ingredients that will you believe everything you read? Does your pet need a grain-free food? gluten free important? Who regulates the label claims? The pet food industry has made progress in the quality and variety of ingredients available, to decipher pet food labels. Avoid marketing ploys the next time you hit the pet store by learning a few of the following tips. As an informed consumer, you can ensure you are providing the best nutrition for your pet while getting the best value for your dollar.

As a starting point, always ensure the pet food you purchase is safe and provides complete nutrition. The Association of is the regulating body in charge of pet food. AAFCO sets the standard of safe ingredients and ensures pet food has balanced nutrients. The Food and Drug Administration enforces the AAFCO standards and also state on the label that the food meets AAFCO standards, it may not provide adequate nourishment for your pet. Organic, premium, natural, and gourmet are all descriptive terms used in pet food labels. Unlike human food, pet food can state “organic” on the label without required with human food. None of these descriptive terms equate to better quality

or special ingredients, so compare carefully before you purchase a food with a premium price tag. free diets, in general, are a good choice,

and energy, but they often lack nutritive value. Grains can also contribute to food allergies and sensitive stomach issues in many pets. “Pet Food Labels” page 19

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Business Profile

MULHERN & GOMES KNOW HOMES

By Edita McQuary

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mong the one hundred agents at Keller Williams Realty, 1414 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, the team called Mulhern & Gomes Know Homes (MG4Homes) has distinguished itself in real estate. They have won the Good Times “Best Real Estate Business” award every year since this category was established. recognized as Best Realtor, Best Senior Care Real Estate Team and Best Real Estate Team. This past May, Jeanne Mulhern – with partner Kathie Gomes – thirteen years real estate experience – celebrated four years of their partnership, though they have to Jeanne and Kathie, MG4Homes has licensed REALTOR® and Broker Associate Mike Mulhern and Katherine Massena, REALTOR® on their team. Operations running smoothly, while Glenda Whitlow, REALTOR® and Transaction Coordinator, facilitates the paperwork. that clients get four experienced agents working for them making sure that clients will be helped even when their agent may be unavailable. Each agent has available to them the client’s transaction status so that they know what kind of help he/she may need making sure nothing will fall through the cracks. With MG4Homes, each team member’s background and experience compliments

sellers and buyers, Jeanne leads the team’s marketing. Kathie, formerly a software engineer, is the analytical force and works with investors as well as home sellers. Each member of the team takes pride in being real estate educators and consultants as well and Mike have earned the designation SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) and all members of the team consistently participate in ongoing education.

The overall goal of the MG4Homes team is to establish long-term relationships with their clients so that when he or she hears of a friend or neighbor that needs help with real estate, they will be certain to think of MG4Homes and Jeanne and Kathie’s team. Jeanne and Kathie have developed what they call their “Concierge Service”

whose client/heirs lived on the East Coast. The attorney contacted Kathie and Jeanne regarding selling the inherited property. They then spoke with the heirs who initially wanted to sell the property “as

service providers such as lenders, home inspectors, plumbers, contractors, pest control, roofers, attorneys; anything a person might need to know or have done to sell a property. A specialty of MG4Homes helping people who have inherited a property, and then must sell it through the probate or trustee legal process. This “Concierge Service” and its coordinating various specialty service providers to prepare a home for sale on behalf of the heirs, results in greater return on the investment.

necessary for the repairs. MG4Homes was then able to sell the property for enough to not only pay back the loan, but in addition the heirs realized an additional $120,000 for the property proving that MG4Homes works to meet their client’s individual needs whether buying or selling property.

to sell. Oftentimes a property is in need of be put on the market and expect a fair market price. One example of how this service works involved a local trust attorney 18 / July 2015 / Scotts Valley Times

heirs. Kathie and Jeanne persuaded them instead to repair the property. With their “Concierge Service” they helped them

Jeanne like to cook. Jeanne often volunteers in her community and she and Mike are on the board of the Scotts Valley Educational Foundation. They also enjoy traveling and spending time with their grandchildren in Colorado. Besides cooking, Kathie likes to garden and play golf with her husband.

The major questions that the scientists who put together this report had to consider were: 1. How much will each of the major contributors to sea-level rise (ocean warming and expansion of seawater, retreat of mountain glaciers and melting of ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica) add to sea-level rise by 2030, 2050 and 2100, and what are the uncertainties involved with each? 2. How important are short-term contributions to sea-level rise (such as El Nino events, storm surges, and hurricanes)? There are some who might ask, what difference does a few inches make anyway? Well, 6 inches by 2050 or 18 inches isn’t anything to lose sleep over if you are living comfortably most places in Santa Cruz, at least most places at least twenty feet above sea level. But if you happen to live in the Venetian Courts on the beach in Capitola, at Potbelly Beach, or along Las Olas or Beach Drive in Rio Del Mar, and have been through any of the winters of the past 40 years, you probably think a bit more about the possibility of high tides, storm waves and El Niño events knocking loudly on your ocean view windows and sliding glass doors.

we can make projections for future sea level: 1) extrapolate historic trends; 2) use climate models that incorporate a range of greenhouse gas emissions (carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and methane); or 3) Develop historical relationships between global temperature and past sea level, and then use estimates of future temperatures to predict future sea levels. The West Coast Sea-Level Rise Committee used a combination of all of these approaches. The Committee concluded, based on all existing data and information, that we can expect global sea level to rise somewhere between 3 and 9 inches by 2030, with a mid-point or best estimate of 6 inches, compared to levels for the year 2000; a rise of 7-19 inches by 2050, with a midpoint of 12 inches; and a rise of 20 to 55 inches by 2100, with a best estimate of 36 inches. The farther we go out into the future, the greater the uncertainties become, simply because of the unknowns in things like global production of greenhouse gases. How much more coal, oil and gas will the

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ahead? And no one knows the answer to that question yet, but this will have a huge impact on how fast sea level rises, what gets inundated and when. Email your comments to info@cyber-times.com

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not! High-quality canned food is generally a healthy option for most pets. The common misconception is that canned or wet food is “junk fewer calories than the dry equivalent. Canned food is a healthier option for senior pets as they is the best choice for obese pets, as they will feel more satiated with the extra moisture and volume that the canned food provides. Dry food is sometimes marketed as a better choice when it comes to dental health, but it is not a replacement for good oral hygiene. Canned food is not bad for your pet’s teeth. Fish, duck, sweet potato stew--yum! it is worth the read. Often times, the name of a food can be misleading. The ingredients potato,” must make up 95% of the food, according to the FDA. For most pets, this pet has food allergies, always check the list of ingredients before purchase. Just because the main label calls the food “Chicken and Liver stew” it can contain other protein sources such as beef. The proportions and

the habit of reading the list of ingredients if you purchase the same food over time. True hypoallergenic diets are made in facilities that are careful to have separate equipment for these special diets. These diets are considered “prescription” diets available through your veterinarian by special order. Foods in pet stores labeled as “skin and coat” diets or “sensitive stomach” diets are usually limited ingredient and are generally good quality, but they are not hypoallergenic. This is a common misconception. Many bags of pet food contain a handy chart on the back of the bag that lists feeding amounts for your pet based on weight. Almost all of these charts will overestimate how much bag, the more food you will need to purchase... a winning strategy for the pet food marketing department. Check with your veterinarian to determine the exact calorie needs of your pet. As a rule of thumb, if you are unsure if you are making a healthy choice for your pet … call your veterinarian for guidance. Important web pet nutrition resources: FDA Recall Alerts http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/ SafetyHealth/RecallsWithdrawals/default.htm AAFCO Pet food ingredient information for consumers: www.aafco.org/Consumers

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Community Calendar

San Lorenzo Valley Community Calendar Saturday July 4

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Soquel Dr. Soquel eetings are open to the public Fourth Thursdays each month and the location alternates Wednesday July 15 between the City of Santa Cruz Police Aptos Veterans of Community Room, and the Soquel Foreign Wars Post 10110 Support Group Meeting Creek Water District Headquarters. 1 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Dominion Ct., Aptos Church, Melrose Ave., Santa Cruz for more info. ommander Chuck Woodson Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. he next meeting of the Peripheral leads the meetings. iving a business presentation? Neuropathy features speaker Fourth Wednesdays

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farmers and food artisans selling a colorful variety of delicious edibles Congregational Church of Santa Cruz to shoppers and diners alike. For more info, visit www. santacruzfarmersmarket.org or contact Nicole Zahm at education@ Wednesdays santacruzfarmersmarket.org or Executive Director Nesh Dhillon at info@santacruzfarmersmarket.org

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he “Original” Downtown Antique Faire is back! Saturday July 11 Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items. Sunday July 12 Come and check it out! Browse Santa Cruz Mountain Sol through a wide assortment of Festival treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, Meadows, Felton, CA clothing, glass and ceramic colwo-day music festival with lectibles, vintage hawaiian kitsch, Yonder Mountain String turquoise, original artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot! Greeninger, Keller Williams For more info, please contact us at Grateful Grass (with Michael Kang & Keith Moseley), Nicki Bluhm Facebook. & the Gramblers, Tim Flannery & Lunatic Fringe and Melvin Seals & Third Sunday of Every Month Spirit of 76. Beer and wine garden, Science Sunday food and merchandise booths.

his is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful titchers-by-the-Sea, the local meal from the Star Bene chapter of the Embroiderers’ Argentine Menu, (or their well Guild of America, holds meetings known italian menu), and enjoy open to the public each month. No the ambiance of Argentina and admission fees. join us in a social tango dance eymour Marine Discovery to music from the Golden Age Center presents a public lecture of Tango. Tuesdays from a marine scientist the third Private instruction and classes by Sunday of every month. Topics arrangement. For more information, are presented in an entertaining and easy-to-understand format, osted by Soquel Sports with up-to-date photos, video, and First Fridays each month discussion. snack bar available. First Tuesday of Science Sunday does not meet each month is special $25 buy in (up in December. For more info visit he First Friday Art Tour is a seymourcenter.ucsc.edu www.soquelsports.com temporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place Wednesdays year-round and illuminates some t wouldn’t be summer without of the most talented local artists Saturday July 4 the Wednesday evening concerts from local galleries. 4th of July Pool Celebration at the Esplanade ark Bandstand. in a First Friday art tour, visit Bring a picnic or pick up dinner ll you can eat Marianne’s t an area restaurant. Seating is on ice cream, barbeque feast the lawn, seawall benches or the (baby back ribs, grilled chicken, beach. hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled www.cityofcapitola.org veggies, potato salad and Caesar Second Fridays each month salad) along with children’s face Big Band Dance painting. $35 Adult, $15 12 and under (includes tax & gratuity) (excludes beverage service). orty-seven years of performing Capitola allroom dancing to live in the Bay Area, over 250 music by The 10th Ave. Band. Saturday July 11 popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every atmosphere, free parking. Open to Wednesday. No cover. the public-singles welcome! Contact Lee McLaughlin,

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gling with your current tasks. Take your cue from the summer heat: slow down, give yourself time to build your knowledge and develop some assurance about your tasks. Anxious feelings in the second week should be suppressed for the surety of time, focus and deliberate solving of break is not out of line, but don’t compromise your conviction in your task for a bit of fun now.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You are on the rise and everyone knows it! Praise from work, teachers, success in competition or investments; relationships forming, progressing, or even beginning: Your time is now! The beginning of July brings many adventures and there’s no reason for you to demure; enjoy the positive energy

at home, an exciting vacation; anything to expend the surplus you’ve stored up through the month!

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

maybe rearrange your desk at work, then the furniture in your living room, then start tearing down walls … or maybe just rearrange your desk! Mid-way through July you may need to even more important now. Later in the month the space you call “home” may have issues that

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Yet by the end of the week you may feel like you’ve lost control! Try not to worry and keep things yourself with some decisions to make. Let your intuition be your guide. Don’t ignore advice, but month continues is something to be resisted. Your future is bright, but don’t cut corners on the way!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Dash Aquathlons. Fees for races vary and are subject to change. com/events/aquathlon/ AquathlonEvents.html for more information.

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your success you know that doing things the right way is more important than doing things quickly if it means doing them haphazardly. Your mind is surging with ideas as you move through the middle of the month; make sure you jot that information down or share them with people important to you yourself with surprise problems at work or in school; time to ensure you’re in the loop moving forward!

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

You are not in your usual party mood leading up to the Fourth, and while that should keep you from incurring problems, you still can have fun as the nation’s birthday begins! After the you get going, don’t stop until you’re done! And you should be ready for that break as you get through the middle of the month. You’ve earned time to relax; you should enjoy it without time to mend fences, but if it seems to be one-sided, be patient.

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out of thin air! An unexpected encounter could lead to a life-long relationship! Be on the look out. As quickly as romance entered your life, as the month comes to a close something else will leave, but as hard as it will be, another opportunity will be around the corner.

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library and its programs. Most books $2 or less. Live music, vendors, children’s activities, and food. Enjoy a fun day while supporting reading and books.

and as much as you resist, you’ll feel better once the task is underway! Still, as the week comes to a close, make sure you, or someone you trusts, is reading every line of every document before you put your name on the dotted line. Advice you receive as you reach the middle of July could be important; getting that advice from someone who understands the situation better than you is key. Tired of your habits? Later in the month an opportunity to change you daily routine will be a strong starting point for changing them to habits you might want!

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

and you have some to spend, now is as good a time as any. Friends are important as you move

process. As the month comes to a close, be wary of intense emotional worry. Make sure you are 100% sure about something before you start throwing accusations about!

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Never count yourself out! You may need a boost, but the beginning of July brings that extra energy you need to start the climb back into the race! Still, as the month continues, questions abound about how to make a change. Plans mean nothing mid-way through the month, but that doesn’t mean you’re willing to ignore your responsibilities as the month continues. Still, if you can get some help, nothing wrong with that! Communications with some depth brings the month to a close.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Do-Over! No? Well, if you’re feeling a need for important changes at the beginning of July, take charge and do what needs to be done! You know what you need to do, and as the month continues maintaining control is key. Your insight during some mid-month chaos will be an important perspective for you and your friends. Be honest, even if it hurts. Things will improve in due time. Working with others through the end of the month will bring a collaboration worth waiting for! Still, make sure the collaborator is someone you can work closely with. The problem will solve itself eventually.

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Fifth District Update By Bruce McPherson, County Supervisor Fifth District

Budget rebound even years after the Great Recession, the 2015-16 County budget is beginning to show signs of normalcy and reflect an improving economy. While largely a status quo budget, meaning departments will continue to work with the same funding as last year, this year we were able to continue our slow climb toward recovery, with a strong focus on building our reserves, increasing public safety funding, and restoring our Parks Department. The Board worked to build our reserves to help us prepare for future downturns by using $3.5 million in money owed by the State to the County since 2004 for “unfunded mandates.” We used the money from the State to increase our reserves, now at 7.9 percent of the general fund. Our goal is to get the reserve to 10 percent in seven years (from our low of 7 percent). That will put us in a much better position to sustain established programs when the next economic downturn

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comes and will improve our ratings in the financial markets to access the cheapest rates when we have to borrow money. Another $1.8 million of the “unfunded mandates” payment was allocated to fund one-time capital projects, including for parks in the Fifth District. departmental Improvements ith support from the voters for Measure K on last June’s ballot, we were able to re-establish the County’s Parks Department as a standalone department, after being merged with Public Works for the last five years. The ballot measure has allowed us to improve park and recreation services and address deferred maintenance. We also were able to maintain our County and community services, mostly at status quo funding levels. Public safety is a top priority of mine. This budget adds four new Sheriff’s patrol deputies and one sergeant for the cannabis enforcement unit. This is in addition to the six deputy positions added last year. With these actions, we’re well on our way to reaching our pre-recession levels of deputies on patrol.

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office we added a new attorney focused on consumer protection. We also coordinated with the City of Santa Cruz, the court system, the Public Defender, District Attorney, the Sheriff, and

Police Departments to build the Bob Lee PACT (Partnership for Accountability, Connection and Treatment) program to provide recovery services instead of incarbeen a tremendously successful program (previously known as the Downtown Accountability Program), which has reduced arrest and citation rates up to 70 percent for repeat offenders. The Probation Department was extremely successful in obtaining grants for a number of programs, including SEEDS, which will provide funds for a new garden and kitchen – and agriculture and culinary skills – at the Juvenile Probation Center on Graham Hill Road. Through an energy alternative program called Community Choice increased dependence on renewable energy resources as opposed been the leader in establishing a tri-county (Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito) CCA, which may ultimately include the three counties and their 18 cities. We received the largest State grant issued for such an organization, and a feasibility study is scheduled to be completed by the We will continue to struggle to maintain the 600 miles of roads in the unincorporated county. A sizeable reduction in gas tax revenue is anticipated to continue over the next two years, reducing the ability of the Public Works Department to properly maintain the road system. For the first time, the County will have an Office of Economic Development as a division of the County Administrative Office. This will allow us to undertake an array of economic generating projects and programs envisioned in our first economic vitality have championed in an effort to better plan for building on our economic strengths and to provide job opportunities for our residents.

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he knows all about it too! Kitty is a six-year-old Miniature Poodle mix who’s the happiest and most loving little dog you ever did see. Her joyful spirit, paired with the most beautiful and infectious smile is quite hard to resist! She’ll greet you belly up with the expectation of rubs and it’s clear that she LOVES people of all ages and sizes. She does very well with other dogs in general, aside from a slight jealous/bossy streak when it comes to sharing human attention. Kitty seems to know the ins and outs of outside pottying and many times will let you know when she needs to do her business. She loves to go for walks, enjoys a good full body rub, and will make a very loving and loyal partner to a lucky human. Another special but not so adorable thing about our little girl is that she has Cushing’s Disease. Cushing’s is a condition that causes her adrenal glands to overproduce a hormone called cortisol. While Kitty will live with this condition the rest of her life, with the proper management, there’s no reason she shouldn’t live in comfort to a ripe old age just like any other dog. Thanks to the wonderful help of Animal Hospital Of Soquel and Dr. Swirble, Kitty’s condition is well managed and she’s on the proper medication. She was even healthy enough to go under anesthesia for a full dental! According to the vet she’s doing “beautifully.” The Santa Cruz SPCA has taken care of the initial management phases of the

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little dog and come meet her to see just how special she really is! The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization. For more information call 465-5000, visit our website www.spcasc.org or stop by 2685 Chanticleer Avenue. Hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is in the Capitola Mall near Target, open Fridays from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm.

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Therapy). These studies show that 70 to 75 percent recover from distress and are happy in their relationships. The results appear lasting, even with couples that are at high risk for divorce. Adult attachment places emphasis on “each persons attachment style, and the creation of security” (Attachment Theory and Research, Obegi and Berant). Additionally, “sexual relations are often embedded in attachment and/or caregiving relationships.” The very good news is that “attachment style can change as a result of experiences in relationships.” and Shaver) How then do we keep our love and sexual interest alive and healthy? We do that by learning the language of love. Love is a state that we naturally are in when we are safe, close and trust each other. We

that we are in this together: it is not him, or me, or just me and just him, but it’s us. his challenges are my challenges and mine are his. We both began to feel as though the other really was on our side with those challenges. We were no longer alone in anything. With that security, growing intimacy is a natural outcome. Love and secure bonding promote passion. “Passion can come fast and easy early in a relationship. Where every word, glance,

of desire what is the place of physical love in a relationship? Besides pulling us together, can our physicality also keep us together, to

build a lasting relationship?” Yes, Yes, and potent bonding experience. The passion of infatuation is just the hors d’oeuvre. A loving physical bond in a long-term relationship is the entree.” The cultural myth is that desire gets old and only new partners or new techniques will revive our passion and peak experiences. isfying sexuality go together. Emotional connection creates great and satisfying physical bonding which creates a deeper emotional connection. Sue Johnson, the primary mover and shaker in this new application of couples and family therapy, has emphasized three main emotional states that create lasting connection and better physical love. Understanding these and how we are or are not available to each other will support our growing attachment or bonding to each other. We think of the acronym A.R.E. to make it easier to remember. When partners are emotionally, and ENGAGED emotionally themselves, mutual physicality becomes intimate play, a safe adventure. Secure render to sensation and share their deepest joys longings, and vulnerabilities. A.R.E. conversations are the language of love. They shore up the safe haven that is your relationship and future-proof your ability to keep your love alive and growing.

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