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Proposal cements art for new park

HISTORY CORNER

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APTOS — A park in Seacliff that will soon break ground is slated to feature a public art piece headed up by Watsonville artist Kathleen Crocetti.

Crocetti, who is working on the project with Santa Cruz artists Brian Sarinova and Susanne Breubeck, submitted the proposal to the County Arts Commission, which put out a call for artists in December.

After a panel selected Crocetti’s proposal, the Board of Supervisors approved it on May 19.

The project calls for 38 colored-concrete pylons, varying in height and diameter, each topped with a different mosaic.

Heights vary from 18 to 26 inches tall. The pylons will be spread throughout the park to encourage visitors to walk around, Crocetti said.

The project is expected to cost $11,700, according to Kathy DeWild, program coordinator with the County of Santa Cruz Parks Department. The project is funded by the county’s Percent for Arts program, where up to 2 percent of the cost of the park’s construction is designated toward public art.

What the mosaics will depict will be based on suggestions from the public. A series of meetings was held at St. John’s Episcopal Church, in late July, allowing the public to learn about the project and share their ideas.

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Today the old highway is called Soquel Avenue where it connects to Santa Cruz, Soquel Drive in the mid county, and Freedom Boulevard as it turns toward Watsonville.

Originally the road followed Native American foot paths which then became Spanish horse and wagon tracks.

In 1933, the Santa Cruz-Watsonville Road was given the designation, State Legislative Route 56, (LRN 56). In 1949 the State constructed a new highway which completely by-passed the original Santa Cruz-Watsonville Road isolating every town including Aptos Village. California State Highway 1 was officially renumbered in 1964. Today Highway 1 handles 86,000 cars

Youths in the Capitola Junior Lifeguards program start their day off with a run on Capitola Beach. Photo by Tarmo Hannula

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APTOS — One Watsonville girl is raising funds for her deceased friend’s family.

Harlyn Cavanagh, 9, set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for the family of Giselle Perez, her best friend.

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“This year it will run three days for the first APTOS — Returning for the fifth year, time,” Doug Deutsch, the publicity contact, the California Beer Festival returns to Aptos said. “We are kicking off with a new event, with plans to be bigger and better than ever Brew With a View Invitational, which is a food and craft beer pairing competition.” before.

Including food samples and a souvenir Kicking off the festival on Friday, Aug. 7 with a new event, organizer Vincenzo pint glass, the VIP event will have live Giammanco is expanding the festival to music and pairs local chefs and breweries for an exclusive tasting event.

Deutsch said this event is the one he is looking forward to the most.

“I really like it when they mix the food and beer,” he said. “I learn a lot from it that way and I don’t have to ask my girlfriend how to pair them. It is really interesting on a personal level if that’s what you like to do.”

Giammanco has a full itinerary for the rest of the weekend as well that includes popular bands Kalyde, Michael Jackson tribute band Foreverland, Wonderbread, and the Bomb.

“We really upped the ante Brandon Keck, Johnny Miller and Nich Martinez enjoy sampling beers with their pretzel necklaces at the 2013 with the music this year,”

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Aptos community gathers for parade

Aptos Chamber announces parade winners APTOS — The Aptos Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the Aptos “World’s Shortest Parade” participant contest:

Members of NextStage Productions sing and dance their way down Soquel Drive during the World’s Shortest Parade in Aptos. Photos by Erik Chalhoub

By ERIK CHALHOUB APTOS — Where there’s a parade, chances are the Watsonville Community Band will be performing in it.

Often, it’s multiple times in one day. Fourth of July is a good example, as the band was performing in both the World’s Shortest Parade in Aptos, and the Spirit of Watsonville later in the afternoon.

“We’ll be huffin’ and puffin’ all day.” said Roger Erickson, trombone player.

Erickson, who’s been with the band since 1995, said he enjoys seeing all the different groups the Aptos parade offers year after year.

“It has a real hometown feel,” he said.

This year was no exception.

Karen Hibble, co-executive director of the Aptos Chamber of

The American spirit was out in full force during the parade.

Commerce, said the parade has seen more people register this year than in recent memory.

“It’s the most fun we have in Aptos,” she said. “It takes a community to put on a parade.”

The festivities began with a pancake breakfast at Burger. The parade traveled down Soquel Drive from State Park Drive to Trout Gulch Road. Afterwards at Aptos Village Park, attendees participated in Family Day at the Park, where the Extra Large band performed Bikers from Epicenter Cycling perform stunts. and Pleasant Valley Horse Club was offering pony rides, among other activities.

Santa Cruz County Supervisor Zach Friend said the parade attracts everyone of all ages, from the youngest child to war veterans.

“This is the one time of the year the entire community of Aptos gets together,” he said. “It’s an amazing event.”

The Aptos District 39 10-11 All-Stars handed out beach balls and candy to the crowd.

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Illegal pot dispensary found in RDM bar Former county supervisor candidate arrested Staff report

RIO DEL MAR — On July 9, in response to numerous public complaints, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Marijuana Compliance Team assisted by California Alcohol and Beverage Control Agents served a search warrant at the SeaBreeze Tavern at 101 Esplanade in Aptos.

The owner, Thomas “Rich” McInnis, 52, was arrested for possession of marijuana for sale and forgery, said Lt. Kelly Kent. s McInnis, who owns the bar and lives in an apartment above it, was operating an illegal marijuana dispensary from a back room concealed from view by a bed sheet, Kent said.

McInnis was selling marijuana edibles, candy bars, drinks and lotions without a permit approved through Santa Cruz County. McInnis was also selling fake CA state medical marijuana cards and was in possession of software and a printer, according to Kent. He was booked into county jail and his bail was set at $5,000.

In 2012 McInnis ran for County Supervisor, District 2, but lost by a landslide to Zach Friend.

He is out of jail after posting bail.

Supervisors are working together To the Editor,

Police raided the Seabreeze Tavern in Rio Del Mar last week after they learned an illegal marijuana dispensary was operating there. Photo by Tarmo Hannula

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For the first time in decades, all five county supervisors are working together. They are respectful toward each other and collaborate on addressing important and complex issues facing our county as a whole. This has resulted in significant movement toward economic development, streamlining cumbersome processes and modernizing services.

Each of the supervisorial districts has challenges. For example, the Second District, represented by Zach Friend, has the largest number of acres of farmland, unincorporated urban centers, and coastal recreational areas. It’s no small task to represent such diverse interests.

Supervisor Friend is accessible, takes time to understand concerns, and is thoughtful in his approach to solving problems. His representation has helped protect and improve those portions of his district. It is this style that is making our county move forward, not remain stagnant.

It is in the entire county’s interest to have supervisors who conduct themselves professionally and work together for the community good, while still making their individual district’s needs a priority.

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Terri Foster, owner of BFF Boutique, sets up a mannequin display. File photo by Tarmo Hannula

Clothing store moves to Capitola Staff report CAPITOLA — BFF Boutique, which specializes in gently used designer clothing for women, has moved to the Esplanade in Capitola Village.

The store opened more than a year ago in the Bayview Hotel in Aptos.

In a previous interview, owner Terri Foster said most of the clothing are items she finds throughout her travels, whether it’s from thrift shops or shops that are closing.

Describing the stock as “fun fashions,” Foster said she has “every size you can think of.”

For information, visit www.bffboutique.net.

APTOS — Whereas last year the Comerica Bank Challenger was headlined by a former Top 10 player in Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis, this year’s tournament will feature plenty of top up-and-coming youth competing for the $100,000 purse.

Hosted at the Seaside Sports Club in Aptos, the oldest running men’s challenger in the United States will have four players still in their teens and 12 of them under the age of 25.

However, 31-year-old, Malek Jaziri will be the No. 1 seed and one of the top contenders in the field. Jaziri, of Tunisia, will make a return to the tournament after not reporting in 2014. Two years ago he fell in the Round of 32, but since then he has shot back up the rankings to No. 77 in the world.

John Millman, of Australia, is also ranked in the Top 100 in the World (No. 96) and will make his debut in Aptos. Recently, Millman made it the Round of 64 at Wimbledon, but lost a heartbreaker to 2014 Comerica champion Baghdatis in a five-set battle.

Russia’s 17-year-old prodigy Andrey Rublev is the highest ranked player in the world at his age. After going pro last year, Rublev has gone from No. 436 in the world to No. 193 in just 17 tournaments.

American Bjorn Fratangelo, 22, is another of the young talents that will look to leave his mark on Aptos in hopes of qualifying for the US Open. The No. 120 ranked player in the world leads the US Wild Card Challenge after advancing to the finals at Levin Gouldin & Thompson Tennis Challenger in Binghamton, NY. Saturday and Sunday’s qualifying rounds on Aug. 8 and 9 are free to the public. Tickets for the main draw matches from Aug. 10 to 13 at $18.

Tickets for the Friday’s quarterfinals, Saturday’s semifinals and Sunday’s finals are $22, $26 and $30, respectively. There is a weekend pass available, which will allow entrance from Friday to Sunday’s finals, that is $60.

For ticket information visit the Seascape Sports Club or call 688-1993.

SPCA reminding public to not leave dogs inside cars Staff report SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — The Santa Cruz SPCA is reminding dog owners about the dangers of leaving their pets in parked cars.

On a 78 degree day, the temperature inside of a parked car can jump to more than 100 degrees in just minutes, according to the SPCA. The SPCA urges the public to avoid leaving animals in parked cars for any period of time, even if parked in the shade or the windows are cracked.

Animals exposed to high temperatures may quickly suffer brain damage or even die from heatstroke or suffocation. Opening windows or parking your car in the shade won’t prevent pets from getting overheated.

The SPCA urges the public to help educate others about the dangers of leaving animals in parked cars.

Pick up some free “Animals in Hot Cars” educational flyers at the Santa Cruz SPCA and carry them in your car with you. When you see an animal in a parked car on a warm summer day you can leave the flyer on the windshield.

If the animal is in serious danger, call the Animal Services Authority at 454-7200 immediately. Stop by the SPCA for your free flyers or send a self addressed stamped envelope to Santa Cruz SPCA, 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95065.

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Funds available for food and shelter programs Staff report CAPITOLA — Federal Emergency Food & Shelter money is available for local emergency food and shelter programs in Santa Cruz County.

Although the exact amount is not known at this time, last year $180,594 was awarded to service agencies in the community.

The county’s local Emergency Food & Shelter Board will determine how the funds will be distributed after evaluating proposals submitted during a Request for Proposals application process.

Local government or private nonprofit organizations eligible to apply for funds must have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit, practice nondiscrimination, have demonstrated the capability of providing emergency food and/or shelter programs and, if they are a private nonprofit organization, have a voluntary board of directors.

Applications can be obtained through the United Way of Santa Cruz County or downloaded at www. unitedwaysc.org/emergency-food-shelter-program.

The deadline for submitting fully completed applications is 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Late applications will not be considered.

For information, call 465-2203.

CAPITOLA — United Way of Santa Cruz County’s sixth annual “Stuff the Bus” initiative begun on July 1 and has collected 680 filled backpacks so far for local homeless youth, according to the organization.

The United Way encourages community members to continue to donate in order to reach their goal to provide a backpack for all 4,200 youth classified as homeless or in transition in the county, with all proceeds and donations benefitting the Santa Cruz County Office of Education’s Write Start Program.

Stuff the Bus will continue to accept donations through July 31 online at unitedwaysc.org/stb.

Community members can donate backpacks and supplies in person at any of Bay Federal’s local branches, Santa Cruz County Bank’s branches, Bank of America’s branches, Twin Lakes Church, and at Encompass Community Services. Also, New Leaf Community Markets is hosting “Buy a Backpack,” where customers can purchase filled backpacks for $25 at all of their locations.

On Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Target’s upper deck parking lot at the Capitola Mall will serve as the location for volunteers to fill backpacks with supplies.

New Leaf Community Markets will be providing a catered breakfast for all volunteers in attendance. The United Way is looking for more volunteers to come and help with their largest “Stuff the Bus” event to date. The collected backpacks will be distributed to the youth through the Santa Cruz County Office of Education’s Write Start program.

For information, including locations of collection buses, list of needed items, ways to volunteer, or to donate online, visit unitedwaysc.org/stb or call 2-1-1.

Gatsby-themed event taking place during tennis match Staff report APTOS — Food, world-ranked tennis players, silent auction items and more will fill “Night to Rally” at the Seascape Sports Club for the annual Aptos History Museum fundraiser Aug. 14 from 5-8 p.m. Tickets include entry to the Comerica Bank Quarter-finals professional tennis match, featuring world-ranked players, specialty Gatsby-themed food and beverage parings, as well as a silent auction and history trivia games.

Test you local history knowledge with the trivia challenge and participate in the food and beverage pairing contest, featuring goods from local stores and restaurants. Participating vendors include Deluxe Foods of Aptos, Palapas Restaurant y Cantina, Cantine Wine Bar, Sanderling’s Restaurant at Seascape Beach Resort, Kiss Catering, Seascape Foods, Village Host Pizza, Severino’s Bar and Grill, Sparkle Cloud Cotton Candy, Seascape Wine and Spirits, Cali Star Jewelry, and Deer Park Wine and Spirits.

Deck yourself in 1920s, tennis attire, or come as you are.

Tickets are $45. For information, call the Aptos History Museum or Aptos Chamber of Commerce at 688-1467.

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Community builds will begin on Aug. 16.

DeWild said the community engagement component was what helped it stand out among the seven proposals submitted.

“That was something the community had expressed in interest in,” she said.

Recently, Crocetti and Sarinova were crafting a model of a pylon out of red clay to be used for demonstration purposes.

Of the nine public artworks Crocetti has done, only one is not in Santa Cruz city limits, she said. Having one in Seacliff brings her work closer to Watsonville, where Crocetti said she hopes to have a public art project soon.

Crocetti said Sarinova was her assistant on the recently completed Ebb & Flow project in downtown Santa Cruz. For the Seacliff Village Park project, she described Sarinova and Breubeck as partners instead of assistants.

“We’ve been spending a lot of time talking about it and designing what we’re going to do,” she said. “We’ve been having fun experimenting.”

Sarinova, who recently moved from New Mexico to Santa Cruz, said he has done public art commissions in the past.

“I feel blessed to be a part of it,” he said. “It’s a rare thing that comes up. The competition that it takes to be a part of the process weeds you out pretty quickly.”

Supervisor Zach Friend said the park and Crocetti’s art will be a “focal point in Seacliff for years to come.”

“Seacliff is a beautiful and special place and Kathleen is looking to capture that with her art installation,” he said. “The public art component will truly be community art, a reflection of the neighborhood, surroundings and designs stemming from public input.”

The long-awaited park at the corner of Searidge and McGregor drives held a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 3.

Plans to build the $1.4 million park date back to more than a decade. The county moved forward on the project in 2007 when it purchased the 1.25-acre site from South County Housing Corporation.

The 1.25-acre park will be built in phases, with the first phase including a fenced play area, benches, sheltered picnic areas, bike racks and a walking path.

For information on the art project, contact Crocetti at crocetti@rocketmail. com.

Kathleen Crocetti and Brian Sarinova work on a clay mold in Watsonville for a new art installation for Seacliff Village Park. Photo by Tarmo Hannula

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Deutsch said. “Music draws people, they want more than just the food, just the beer.”

The excitement for the event also brings feelings of admiration for Giammanco, according to Deutsch.

“Something like this takes so much planning,” he said. “He is one of the most unique and resourceful planners then anyone I have ever come across. These are really cool, cutting edge events that have this electricity to them. It is really a great way to get millennials out and having a good time.”

The Seacliff Village Park will be located on the corner of Searidge and McGregor drives.

Photo by Tarmo Hannula

Fundraising

With prices for tickets ranging from $10 to $99 and special tickets for designated drivers, Deutsch said there is flexibility for everyone’s budget.

“People can purchase so many different packages,” he said. “It is all about what they want to get out of it. We give them the chance to make their own decisions about what they want.”

The festival will be held at 100 Aptos Creek Aptos. For information, visit www. californiabeerfestival.com or call (805) 351-5650.

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by starting an online fundraiser.

“I started the page to help the family out with all the medical bills,” Harlyn said.

Harlyn and Giselle were close friends who had been going on play dates and spending time together ever since they met in preschool. They went to school together at Mar Vista Elementary School.

“Harlyn thinks of the other family as her family,” Abby Oliver, 40, Harlyn’s mom said. “She was there in the hospital with [Giselle] until hours before she died.”

The following day Harlyn and Oliver were brainstorming ways to help the family, and it was then that Harlyn decided she wanted to raise money for the family.

“I was hesitant,” Oliver said. “I had never really used social media in this way before.”

Harlyn took over. Writing the letter for the web page and choosing photos from the collection they had taken over the years, the page went live and garnered over $10,000 in 12 hours. Now more than 532 people have donated and raised over $31,000.

“It makes me feel really happy that I am helping out her family and raising so much

money,” Harlyn said. “I want to see that her family has all the money that they need to use for her.”

Of Giselle, Harlyn said the thing she most admires was how happy she was.

“She always had a really big smile on her face,” Harlyn said. “She loved sweets.”

Harlyn’s mom said it has been hard putting the experience into words.

“As devastating as it has been, as overwhelming as it is, it has been pure joy to see the community come out and support this family,” she said. “Honestly it is hard to put into words. It is both devastating and heartwarming.”

As far as Harlyn’s efforts go, she is far from done.

“She is an amazing strong little girl,” Oliver said. “She has been lying in front of my laptop for two days keeping track of the donations and emailing every single person a thank you. She’d be pretty mad at me if I stepped in.”

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Santa Cruz-Watsonville Road and Valencia Lagoon. Aptos History Museum collection Picnic barbecue, Tony Sweet cooking. Aptos History Museum collection

Rio Del Mar entrance gate. Aptos History Museum collection

per day through our community, although not very well, but far better than Soquel Drive possibly could.

Between Freedom and Rio Del Mar boulevards, Valencia Lagoon was a lake that captured the runoff from the areas bordering Freedom Boulevard. The new highway cut through this area and reduced it to a small, nearly invisible wetland now obscured by trees and brush. During the 1970s this area became the Protection District for the endangered Long Toed Salamander.

Rio Del Mar Boulevard once had a grand entrance gate to the country club properties. The famous Deer Park Tavern was to the west of the gate and the Peninsula Properties sales office, a gas station and small snack shop were across the street. The new highway plowed right through this intersection. The only reason the tavern still exists is because the owners jacked it up and moved it up the hill to its present location. Today it is Bittersweet Bistro.

When Aptos began to develop in the late 1920s, the developers shared amenities regardless of who actually owned them.

Rio Del Mar, Seacliff Park and the Forrest Glen developments all worked together to help sell homes and lots to prospective buyers. Each development claimed to have horseback riding, polo fields, turkey shoots, the world’s largest fresh water swimming pool, an airport, fishing, golf and tennis.

When prospective land buyers for any of these developments arrived they were lodged at the former Spreckels mansion or the golf lodge and they were treated to a picnic barbecue at “Moosehead Redwood Park.” It was once located on the creek upstream of Spreckels Drive and could hold up to 500 people. It was formerly located where today’s southbound freeway passes a large turnout and stand of redwood trees.

Farther west, the new highway cut the Seacliff Park development into two halves.

The Seacliff entrances were formerly off of Soquel Drive at Borregas Drive, Mar Vista and State Park. The Best Western Seacliff Inn, Rancho Del Mar Center and The Farm Bakery are actually in Seacliff.

The new highway did not have an exit to Aptos Village. The Aptos exits are at Rio Del Mar Boulevard and State Park Drive.

These two exits became prime locations for new shopping centers. Local neighbors tried their best to stop the Rancho Del Mar Center in the early 1960s. Deer Park Center came in the late 1970s. With no industry and little retail to compete, Aptos Village severely declined. Even the Bay View Hotel closed for a time. Our community came to be defined by two shopping centers.

Aptos originally prospered because

Fredrick Hihn brought the railroad across two creeks to reach today’s Village which he essentially owned. This allowed him and others to access the vast stands of redwood timber in the hills. That same railroad restricts both the old highway and the new highway with four major trestles which will not be replaced for decades.

Oddly enough, the railroad may be the key to Aptos Village’s future transportation needs. No other town in the county has the potential to have passenger rail service available on the main street of town.

Also, with the Rail Trail, people will also be able to bicycle into and out of the Village. Combined with the new scheduled development, which has essentially been in the planning stages since 1979, Aptos Village may once again reclaim its title as the heart of our community.

If you like food, fun and professional tennis, please support our annual Museum fundraiser, “Night to Rally,” at the Comerica Challenger tennis tournament, Friday, Aug. 14, 5-7:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Party Like Gatsby.” $45 includes professional quarter finals tennis, food and beverage pairings, a trivia challenge and a silent auction. Tickets at 688-1467.

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Cement ship captured in new mural

By TARMO HANNULA SEACLIFF — A new mural, depicting the famed cement ship and surrounding beach at Seacliff, is going up. Designed and painted by Ann Thiermann, the mural shows people in 1930 as they gather to watch a pier being built out to the USS Palo Alto.

“As I did research I wanted something dynamic on the mural,” Thiermann said.

“I picked a moment when the tugboats left it and they’re building a pier out to it. That was my inspiration. And I wanted to have townspeople looking on.”

Thiermann said she has been incorporating local people from around Seacliff into the mural including an 8-year-old girl, and a dog and a cat.

Slated for completion around the first week of September, the work, which spreads out on two walls, is about three quarters done. It is located at the corner of Broadway and Center Avenue next to Strock Real Estate.

Thiermann, who is the organist at Christ Lutheran Church in Aptos, said she has completed 14 murals around Santa Cruz

County and close to 70 murals around the state. She currently teaches a mural painting class at Cabrillo College. She said she started painting murals in the 1970s and is best known for her Native American murals.

“I think my strength is figurative painting,” she said. “One thing that a mural can do is draw your eye through time, which I can’t do in a painting on canvas. I like the visual flow of a mural, like suggesting a melody.”

The mural, which is titled “Tugged In 1930” has come about thanks to the efforts effort of the Aptos History Museum, local Seacliff merchants, the Seacliff Improvement Association, local historians and sea captains.

Supervisor Zach Friend said the mural is the first of multiple planned murals in Seacliff.

“This is another example of strong community partnerships improving the quality of life in a neighborhood,” he said. “Seacliff is experiencing a renaissance, from the new Seacliff Village Park, to planned road and streetscape improvements to this mural and it’s all community driven.”

Artist Ann Thiermann is shown in an undated photo as she repairs one of her other murals.

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Guest Columnist

Highlights from the recently approved county budget by far the number one priority was capital improvement. Over time, play equipment has deteriorated and long-standing needs within park master plans haven’t been met. As such, this year’s budget included the strongest investment in our local Parks infrastructure in over a decade. In Aptos, we finalized funding for Phase I of the long-awaited Seacliff Village Park (at SeaRidge and McGregor in Seacliff) with groundbreaking occurring Aug. 3.

This will bring new play equipment and more to the Seacliff area. In addition, this budget brings significant funding toward new permanent restrooms at the Polo Grounds as well as a new concession/ snack shack. Lastly, the budget will allow for some play equipment to be refurbished and other capital work at parks throughout our district.

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Sheriff’s Office

By ZACH FRIEND

Santa Cruz County Supervisor

The Board of Supervisors recently completed budget hearings and adopted a $695 million budget. I had the pleasure of hearing from many of my constituents about key priorities and, as a result, the Board adopted a budget that will make notable improvements in our district. Overall, the budget increases Sheriff’s Office staffing, makes significant investments in our local parks and strengthens the county’s reserve fund.

Here are some key highlights: •••

Parks

Last year, after the generous passage of Measure F by our community, the Board of Supervisors re-established the Parks Department as a stand-alone agency, spinning it out from underneath the Department of Public Works. With the department re-established, I met with my parks commissioner and the new parks director to hear about what the greatest needs for our local parks. In addition, I’ve heard throughout the year from many in our district about local parks needs and

Throughout my tenure I have met with the Sheriff’s Office leadership numerous times and their clear priority is the restoration of staffing. Since the height of the Great Recession, the Sheriff’s Office was down 17 positions. In the last two years’ budgets we have begun to reinvest in the restoration of the department’s staffing and this year’s budget provides a significant movement toward the complete staffing restoration by adding six new Deputy Sheriff positions. On top of last year’s seven additional Deputy Sheriff positions back on patrol we have almost returned to full staffing. The Board of Supervisors, and Sheriff Jim Hart, have made it clear that we are dedicated in the near future to restoring the Sheriff’s Office to a full staffing complement.

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Our office has heard many unfortunate stories of people taking advantage of local seniors through unfair practices. These cases are addressed by the Consumer Protection Program within the District Attorney’s office. According to the District Attorney’s Office, the number of reported senior fraud cases has increased in local years. In order to address this, the Board of Supervisors added positions within this department to help with crimes involving elder abuse, privacy issues and other forms of fraud.

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Reserve Fund

In November of last year our board voted to significantly increase our county reserves over the next seven years.

An increased reserve fund can lower borrowing costs, protect against economic uncertainty and quite simply is smart public policy. This year, the state budget provided one time reimbursements for some prior expenditures that they had mandated that the county outlay. We took $3.5 million of this one-time (unexpected) funding and placed it into our reserves — a sizable investment into our reserve fund.

This year’s budget is a reflection of the many conversations I’ve had throughout the year with my constituents. Please do continue to give me your priorities for the coming year so we can work to realize them in the coming year’s budget.

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Guest Columnist

Newlywed financial checklist, part two

By GARY E. CROXALL, CFP® and SOREN E. CROXALL, CFP® Last month we touched on the topic of spending and how newlyweds can gauge where they are currently at and begin mapping out a plan for their financial future. This month we will focus on some other issues that arise when newlyweds begin to live as one unit versus separate individuals.

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Assess insurance needs

Now that you are married means that you should verify that your home, renters, and auto policies are up to date.

Work with your agent to see how adding your spouse to your policies affects your premiums and be sure to ask for any applicable discounts. Also, if you haven’t already done so, check to see if your jewelry is insured (i.e. wedding bands and engagement ring). People mistakenly believe that their homeowners or renters policy automatically covers their jewelry.

Some policies may cover up to a certain limit, though it’s usually quite low. Work with your agent and see if you need to get a personal articles policy for your jewelry.

You will also need to assess how much life insurance or disability insurance you need. Now that you are married, you have someone who would be impacted if you were to pass away prematurely or have a disability that didn’t allow you to work anymore. Work with a financial professional to determine how much coverage you may need for your individual situation and how best to obtain it.

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Beneficiary designations

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Investments

In our last article we said you should take a financial inventory of everything that you have. Is each spouse offered some sort of retirement plan through their workplace? If so, are they participating?

Does the employer offer any matching program? If a spouse doesn’t have a retirement plan through their workplace, where are they saving? What are your investment accounts invested in? Is your portfolio allocation aligned with your risk tolerance and time horizon? Did one or both spouses bring separate assets into the marriage? If so, do they want to maintain them separately? These are just a few of the questions you should be asking yourself about your total investment portfolio. A financial professional can help you assess where you currently are at and ways to fine tune and maximize what you have available to you.

Marriage brings many exciting changes.

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Ask Nicole: Tips for new parents

By NICOLE M. YOUNG, MSW Some days, I miss having babies. Not enough to actually have more babies, but I have many fond memories (and thousands of pictures) of my children’s early years.

I spent hours gazing at my first-born son, captivated by his every expression and movement. But I also felt overwhelmed, uncertain and tired as an inexperienced parent. Very tired. When I had my daughter, I was more confident about what I was doing, but still very tired. Now that they’re older, I sometimes wish I could turn the clock back to relive their younger years – just for a brief moment.

This monthly column provides tips for anyone who is helping raise children, based on the world-renowned Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, available to families in Santa Cruz County. If you have a question or idea for a future column, email me at triplep@first5scc.org.

Dear Nicole, I really like the simple parenting tips in these articles. My husband and I are expecting our first son next month. I’m excited about having a baby, but my friends and family are giving so much advice that it’s getting overwhelming. Do you have any tips for new parents?

Guadalupe

Dear Guadalupe, Congratulations! Raising your child to become a healthy, happy, capable adult is the most important, rewarding, challenging (and never-ending) job you’ll have in life. And like most jobs, it will take both time and practice to gain confidence in your skills and abilities.

There isn’t one “right” way to be a parent. Deciding how to parent is a personal choice influenced by many factors, such as how you and your husband were raised; religious beliefs; cultural values and traditions; messages from friends, family and the media; and your life experiences. All these factors can easily make parenting overwhelming or confusing. Here are a few tips to make your job easier: Build a loving, nurturing relationship with your child. This is the first and most important parenting task that continues throughout life. Give your baby lots of quality time and physical affection by holding, touching, looking at and smiling at him. Notice and respond to the signals he gives you when he’s hungry, tired, over-stimulated or needs a new diaper (this takes practice, but it gets easier).

The affection and attention you give your

child will make him feel loved and secure, which is essential for healthy development and learning.

Talk, read, and sing to your baby. Even though he can’t speak or fully understand what you’re saying, your newborn can recognize and respond to your voice. And hearing many words early in life helps children develop social, emotional and thinking skills that will prepare them for school.

Give your baby safe and interesting things to see, touch, hear and taste. Let your baby explore with his senses to learn about the world around him. During the first few months, show him toys, books or other items. Describe what he’s seeing and touching. As he gets older, he will try to grab and hold things and put them in his mouth. Make sure that nothing within his reach is sharp, poisonous or a choking hazard. When your child starts crawling, get down on the floor to view things from his perspective and see what other babyproofing steps are needed.

Take care of yourself. This will help you be physically and emotionally available for your child. Talk with your husband about how to share the parenting responsibilities. Set realistic expectations for yourselves as parents. Be kind to

yourself when you make mistakes or don’t know what to do. Ask friends or family to watch your child so that you can take care of yourself.

Final thoughts: It’s common to feel overwhelmed and tired as a new parent. If you find that you get upset easily, lose your temper, or feel sad or anxious, these may be signs that you could use extra support.

Talk to your doctor, pastor or a friend, or attend a parenting class to get assistance from other parents. Trust me, you won’t be the first parent to reach out for help.

••• Nicole Young is the mother of two children, ages 11 and 15, who also manages Santa Cruz County’s Triple P - Positive Parenting Program.

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AUGUST 2015

Chelanga wins Wharf to Wharf; Gesabwa wins women’s race again

By TONY NUNEZ CAPITOLA — During the past four months Sam Chelanga developed a new found appreciation for running.

The Kenyan-born runner was sidelined with a stress fracture in his left foot in April, and had to sit out a full month before building himself back up in the short time before the 43rd running of the Wharf to Wharf.

For a few arduous weeks, his love was taken away from him.

“It changed my perspective,” Chelanga said. “Before that, I was really fit. I gained respect and I learned to appreciate what I do. I’m just really thankful. I came to the Wharf to Wharf just to be here. Even when I was in the middle of the race I was saying ‘I don’t care what happens.’ It’s just really nice to be out there.”

With that carefree attitude, and a final mile and a half push, Chelanga held off fellow Kenyans Shadrack Kosgei and John Muritu Watiku and completed the six-mile course in 27 minutes, and 25 seconds to win the Wharf to Wharf road race in his first attempt.

Kosgei, a three-time Wharf to Wharf champion, and Watiku sprinted shoulderto-shoulder down the final hill and into Capitola for second (27:27) and third (27:28), respectively. Kenya’s Nelson Oyugi, the 2013 Wharf to Wharf champion, finished fourth.

The top four finishers were awarded $4,000, $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000, descending in order of placing, and the top American finisher also earned $1,000.

If the race was pushed back just a couple

weeks Chelanga, who is waiting for naturalization papers to be OK’d, might’ve walked away with a cool $5,000.

Instead, local Brett Gotcher took home the prize money as the top American finisher coming in fifth overall (27:32).

The Watsonville native and current La Selva Beach resident, was also the top local male finisher, an honor which he has won 11 times — including this year’s finish.

For more than a decade Gotcher and the Wharf to Wharf have been synonymous, but last year the Aptos High alum sat out as he was working his way back from injury. Not being able to compete just one year after his best finish ever (third place, 27:31) ate away at him, he said.

“It was a big deal to me this year,” Gotcher said. “I love this race. I’ve been running it since 1999. Whenever I miss a year it always stings a little bit. I wanted to come out here and make it count.”

And for a heavy portion of the race, which stretches from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk near the Santa Cruz Wharf down into the Capitola Village, Gotcher was in contention to become the first local to score an overall victory since Armando Siqueiros accomplished the feat in 1984.

With a good mix of past champions and young up-and-comers, the men’s elite field was as competitive as ever. Through the first two miles there was a 13-man lead pack, and just one mile later it had only dwindled down to eight.

Oyugi and newcomer Parker Stinson, a recent University of Oregon grad who was a five-time All-American for the Ducks, swapped the lead through the first half of

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the course, but during the fourth mile Scott Smith, the UC Santa Barbara record holder in the 10K, took over the lead with Gotcher and the Kenyan quartette of Kosgei, Chelanga, Oyugi and Watiku trailing closely.

But by the start of the fifth mile the pack of six, dwindled down to four and then to two, with Chelanga, who holds the NCAA 10,000-meters record, and Kosgei battling for position. Chelanga, knowing the final half mile would be an allout sprint down the hill to the finish line, made his move during the Sam Chelanga holds the first place trophy after winning the 43rd final mile and half and running of the Wharf to Wharf with a time of 27 minutes, and 25 hung on. seconds in Capitola. Photo by Tony Nunez “I’m really happy to win,” said Chelanga, $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000, respectively. who resides in Tucson, Ariz. and trains Cridebring, who made the trip down from with University of Arizona associate head the state’s capital, was the top American track and field coach, James Li. “I can’t and walked away with another $1,000. believe this right now. It’s crazy.”

Santa Cruz High junior Cate Ratliff was Risper Gesabwa of Kenya was the top the top local female finisher at the tender women’s finisher by a long shot coming age of 17 clocking in at 33:55. in at 31:19. Simegn Abnet was second But the top honors fell on Gesabwa’s (31:40), Alycia Cridebring was third shoulders for the second time in four years.

(32:23) and Netsante Achamo was fourth In all, Gesabwa has run the “best little (33:00). road race in California” five times. She ran Like the top four male finishers, the top the course in 2011 for the first time while four female finishers were awarded $4,000, dealing with a lingering hamstring injury and finished fifth.

While she was disappointed in that finish she said she never let it get to her and only trained harder. The following year she was crowned the champion. She placed third in 2013 and second in 2014 before winning the title again this year.

“I didn’t lose hope because I know that winners never quit,” she said.

In total there was 1,600 registered runners.

Rene Siqueiros was the top Watsonville finisher (31:26) and was followed closely

by Michael Young (31:32) and Dayne Gradone (31:39).

Gradone was the top local finisher last year with the absence of Gotcher. But with the hometown hero’s return, there wasn’t much doubt who would walk away as the top local on July 26.

“We’re all in it together,” Gotcher said.

“I like being a part of the local community and helping bring in the new era of the local distance runners. I think we have some good young kids and I know that in a Risper Gesabwa, of Kenya, crosses the couple of years my spot is probably going finish line with a time of 31 minutes, and 19 to get taken over. That’s the way it goes.” seconds as the first woman to finish. Photo by Tony Nunez

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Aug. 2, 16

Aug. 6

Aptos Noon Toastmasters

Local artists display their work and live music is featured on the Esplanade Stage overlooking Capitola Beach and Monterey Bay. The event is free and will be held at the Esplanade Park in Capitola from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with music from 2-4 p.m. For information, call 475-7300 or visit cityofcapitola. org.

5-7 p.m. at Coastal Health Partners 105 Post Office Drive. Costs $5 for Aptos Chamber Members and $10 for Non-Chamber Members. Mingle with Chamber of Commerce and community members, participate in a raffle and bring plenty of business cards to exchange. For more information, call 688-1467.

Aptos Noon Toastmasters will be held every Wednesday at 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Rio Sands Hotel, 116 Aptos Beach Drive. A group of people at all levels of experience from beginners to more advanced to help you discover your voice and share it effectively. Everyone is welcome.

For more information visit Facebook. com/AptosNoonToastmasters or call 236-1171.

Capitola Twilight Concert

Capitola’s free twilight concerts will be held every Wednesday through August 26. August 5 will be Black Sunday Roadshow, Americana Big Band and Ow Family Properties.

August 12 will be Tsunami Band, Classic Rock and Britannia Arms.

August 19 will be Lyin’i’, Eagles Tribute Band and JR Parrish Real Estate. August 26 will be Digbeats, Rock and Stockton Bridge Grille.

Concerts will be held in the Esplanade Park in Capitola and go from 6-8 p.m. Seating is on the lawn, seawall, benches or beach. Bring low back chairs or blankets for lawn or beach seating. Warm jackets suggested for cool evenings. No alcohol permitted in the park or on the beach. No dogs permitted on the beach.

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Through Aug. 8 School House Rock

The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, and more through clever, tuneful songs will now be performed on the musical stage live July 10 to Aug. 8. The musical will be held at the Cabrillo Crocker Theater. Go to cabrillostage. com for more information and for scheduled times.

Aug. 16 and Aug. 26

Greenwood Arts for All Ages

Aug. 14 Night to Rally

This Aptos History Museum Fundraiser takes place from 5-8 p.m. during the Comerica Bank Challenger Tennis Tournament and includes entry to the quarter-finals tennis match.

Enjoy food from local restaurants, silent auction and professional tennis with world-ranked players. $45 in advance and at the door. For tickets, call 688-1467.

Greenwood Arts for All Ages will hold classes from 2-4 p.m. The class will cover nature through song, circle dance, music, free-form movement with colored materials, pastel drawing, writing and sharing circle.

No previous experience needed.

Art and writing materials included.

Adults are $10 and children are free. Reservations are required. For information and location, call 6620186.

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Aug. 9

Begonia Festival fundraiser

The Capitola Begonia Festival’s Annual Fundraiser “The Main Event” will take place from 1:30-4 p.m. at Michael’s on Main, 2591 S. Main St. in Soquel. The event will feature food, wine tasting, music, and auction prizes. Tickets are $40 advance/ $45 at the door and are available for advance purchase at the CapitolaSoquel Chamber of Commerce, 716 #G, Capitola Ave., or Pacific Gallery, 321 Capitola Ave. For information or to donate an auction item, email begoniafestival@gmail.com.

Aug. 21 Art Walk

Free monthly indoor walking art tour at the Capitola Mall, 1855 41 Ave., from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Aug. 28

Free Movie at Capitola Beach

Aug. 25

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The luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Severinos Restaurant, 7500 Old Dominion Court in Aptos. The speaker will be Ron Duncan, Interim General Manager of Soquel Creek Water Distict on all phases of the drought. Call Jack at 688-0977 for information.

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Watch “The Lego Movie” for free at Capitola Esplanade, 100 Monterey Ave. at 7:30 p.m. or dusk. Bring a picnic dinner or dine locally at area restaurants, event is sponsored by Pizza My Heart. Low back chairs, blankets and jackets are recommended. There will be free popcorn from 7 p.m. No alcohol or dogs permitted on the beach.

Public Meetings All meetings take place at Capitola City Hall, 420 Capitola Ave.

August 4 Museum Board, 5:30 p.m.

August 6 Planning Commission, 7 p.m.

August 11 Library Ad Hoc Committee, 3:30 p.m.

Art and Cultural Commission, 6:30 p.m.

August 12 Architectural and Site Review, 3:30 p.m.

August 13 City Council, 7 p.m.

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Architectural and Site Review, 3:30 p.m.

Commission on the Environment, 6 p.m.

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Offer expires 7/31/15. Must present coupon at time of purchase.

Celebrating 21 Years!

Watsonville’s Independent Bookstore

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new/used books used audio books 1 minute off hwy 1 special orders -no charge!

Thank You For Voting us Best In The Pajaro Valley

831.722.3522 500 AUTO CENTER DR., WATSONVILLE 95076 WWW.WATSONVILLEGM.COM

The Comfort Inn Offers: • Complimentary Breakfast • FREE Parking • FREE Wi Fi • FREE Business Center

• Choice privilege Rewards program • Walking distance to: • Library • Shopping Center • Restaurants • Laundromat

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FULLY STOCKED TRUCKS RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL WE HAVE YOUR BREAKER OR FUSE

TICKET PRICES (August 8 -16) Sat. – Sun. (Qualifying)

Free

Mon. – Thurs. (Main Draw)

$18

Friday (Quarter Finals)

$22

Saturday (Semi—Finals)

$26

Senior Sunday – FINALS

$30*

Weekend Pass (Fri – Sun.)

$60

*Seniors (50+) receive a 50% discount

August 8 – 16, 2015 115th California Open Tennis Championships

Kids 5 & under Free Comerica Bank Challenger Coupon Get a 20% Discount VIP Coupon at your nearest Comerica Bank Banking Center. Locations throughout Northern California Including: 1505 SEASCAPE BLVD. APTOS, CA. 95003 www.SeascapeSportsClub.com

Kids ages 6 to 17 are 1/2 price Group Prices Available

Santa Cruz • Aptos • Salinas Scotts Valley • Carmel • Capitola Watsonville • Prunedale • Monterey

16 B Seascape Village, Aptos, CA

Fresh. Local.

Organic. All-Natural.

net wt. 2.5 oz

We carry an array of organic, local, regional, and sustainable products. Our meats include Meyers, Certified Humane Vegetarian fed Angus Beef and Mary’s air chilled Chicken. Our dairy includes Clover all natural and organic milk and yogurt.

Our eggs come from our local Aptos Glaum Egg Ranch. You will find local Surf City Coffee and Alta Coffee on our shelves along with Marianne’s and Polar Bear ice cream inour freezers. Kelly’s French bakery delivers fresh bread and baked goods daily. Gianna’s cakes and cookies are the perfect hostess gift.

Favorites chocolate CHIP COOKIE

made with organic ingredients

SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET 11:00am - 2:00pm in courtyard in front of

*Offer expires August 31, 2015

Check out our organic cookie dough in the frozen section

SEASCAPE FOODS

If you are interested in being a vendor and selling at the Farmers Market please contact Julie - 831-251-0093

Fresh. Local. Organic. All-Natural.

SeascapeFoods.com | 831.685.3134