FEBRUARY 2018 EVERYTHING APTOS, CAPITOLA & SOQUEL Vol. 6 No. 6
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Cabrillo opens new digital fabrication center
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By JOHANNA MILLER APTOS — For many, the process of 3D printing is still akin to magic. Witnessing a digital design take shape in a physical form through a 3D printer, creating everything from architectural
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What’s in a name?
On Jan. 5, I read an article in the Sentinel with the headline, “Employer Ledyard going to Gilroy.” What does this have to do with the history of Aptos, you may ask? If you have a house above the Aptos Library, you live in a neighborhood called Ledyard Acres. There is a connection. If you have lived in this county for any amount of time, you may have noticed Ledyard trucks delivering food and restaurant supplies. I did not make the connection between the two names until I received a book for the Aptos History Museum entitled, “Aptos was Idyllic,” written by Dr. David Glass. It is the story of his childhood, growing up in Ledyard Acres in the middle of the last century. It is a wonderful little book. In the early 1900s, David’s grandfather, Henry Horatio (Harry) Ledyard, bought a 60-acre ranch on the hill facing the bay, and he planted a pear orchard. Unfortunately, pear blight struck the orchard and most of the trees were destroyed. About 1925, he decided to turn the ranch into an
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Photos by Johanna MILLER Cabrillo Makerspace Director Payson McNett shows off one of many 3D printing machines that are available for use by students, faculty and the community.
Creating a shared experience
Our Community Reads selects book for 2018 By ERIK CHALHOUB APTOS — For the next month, community members will come together for a variety of events, all centered around a single book. That is the goal of Our Community Reads, a program launched in August by the Aptos Chapter of the Friends
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Exxon responds to Santa Cruz city, county lawsuit
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Santa Cruz City Attorney calls petition ‘baseless’ By TODD GUILD
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Business Showcase 2018 is happening at Seascape Golf Course on Feb. 21 from 4-7 p.m. Seascape will be filled with fabulous exhibits: new cars financial institutions, experts on the new tax rules, demonstrations, public safety, information about airports, economic development, weddings, and so much more. Please come. Bring business associates, family members and friends. There is something for everyone. Mention this article and obtain free admission. Hosted by Aptos, Capitola and Soquel Chambers of Commerce. Shuttles provided from Rio Del Mar School to the event. Just minutes away. Call 688-1467 for more information or 475-6522. Other exciting events for February include Our Community Reads Program brought to us by Friends of the Library, Aptos Branch. The community has chosen the book, “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah, and will be hosting several events relating to the book. Please go to their website at friendsofaptoslibrary. org for dates and times of the many events that will be hosted in our community. The goal is for all of us to connect by reading the same book. What a wonderful way to create community. It is an excellent read. Buy your copy from Kelly’s Books in Watsonville or Bookshop Santa Cruz. The audio book is read by Trevor Noah himself and is great to listen to, and will keep your frustration with traffic down as you listen. Remember to visit your Aptos History Museum and see what new treasures have been found. Located across from the Best Western Seacliff Inn. The museum is a great place to bring family, friends and children. The museum is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. As always, we encourage you to stay safe and to not text and drive. Take exceptional care this flu season. It is a nasty one. Remember to clean your cell phones and other electronic equipment as well as washing your hands. ••• Karen Hibble is the co-executive director of the Aptos Chamber of Commerce.
SANTA CRUZ — In an opening salvo in what could be a protracted legal battle, the Exxon Mobil Corporation has fired back at a lawsuit filed in December by the City and County of Santa Cruz. The 60-page petition, filed Jan. 8 in a Texas court, is a response to a lawsuit against 29 petroleum companies, accusing them of being the driving forces behind climate change. The lawsuit goes further than others of its kind by seeking to hold the companies responsible for the drought, wildfires, extreme weather and other effects that are believed to result from global warming. It also seeks damages associated with sea level rise, and for changes to water supplies. In the filing, the petrochemical corporation threatens its own lawsuit and seeks to interview 16 people under oath, including Santa Cruz County Administrative Officer Carlos Palacios, County Counsel Dana McRae, Santa Cruz City Attorney Anthony Condotti and City Manager Martin Bernal. In the brief, Exxon claims that a “Collection of special interests and opportunistic politicians” are targeting the company “for failing to adopt their preferred policies on climate change.” Exxon also accuses Santa Cruz of not disclosing the potential effects from climate change when the city tried to sell bonds to investors, even as it raised alarm over those effects through the lawsuit. “The stark and irreconcilable conflict between what these municipal governments alleged in their respective complaints and what they disclosed to investors in their bond offerings indicates that the allegations in the complaints are not honestly held and were not made in good faith,” the brief read. Santa Cruz City Attorney Tony Condotti said the city will “vigorously oppose” the petition. Condotti said that Santa Cruz’s information on climate change is “well documented.” He pointed to the city’s 2011 climate change vulnerability assessment, and its 2017 update. All, he said, are included in the city’s bond disclosures. “The evidence linking these anticipated local impacts to the conduct of the defendants has no bearing on any bond offering documents issued previously,” Condotti said in a prepared statement. “What this really amounts to is an attempt to divert attention from the fact that Exxon has known for nearly 50 years that greenhouse gas pollution from their products is causing global warming, sea-level rise and changes in global climate patterns that will force communities like ours to spend vast sums to protect our residents and businesses from the consequences.” “Filing a baseless petition in Texas District Court is an obvious attempt at forum shopping that we’ll vigorously oppose,” Condotti said. ••• To see the Santa Cruz lawsuit, visit www.tinyurl.com/y9nqmndj. To see Exxon’s response, visit : www.tinyurl.com/ycnby9lq.
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The Carrie’s Dream Dance Scholarship Showcase and Auction raised $30,000 for scholarships to support local dancers in 2017. Photo by Denise Russo Photography
Dance showcase hopes to raise $100K since inception Santa Cruz County Supervisor Zach Friend holds his son Elliott while speaking at the Aptos Chamber of Commerce’s monthly breakfast meeting on Jan. 11. Friend touched on topics such as transportation, traffic and housing, mentioning that residents have to earn $70,000 a year to afford a twobedroom apartment in Santa Cruz County. He encouraged residents to get involved and “choose the type of community you want,” rather than pass on responsibility to future generations. “You may feel like, individually, you cannot make a significant difference on the way the community’s trajectory will go,” Friend said. “But I also know that if each one of us even did something small, the sum of all of those things will be more change than any of us would ever have been able to envision.” Friend was also recently appointed chair of the Board of Supervisors. Photo by Jeanie Johnson
Our Community Reads comedian Trevor Noah’s book, “Born a Crime.” The 300-plus-page autobiography details Noah’s life while he was growing up in post-apartheid South Africa. Preparing for the program resulted in a “ton of reading,” Ward said, and “Born a Crime” was chosen out of a list of five books proposed by Our Community Reads’ committee. The criteria included nonfiction books that were appropriate for juniors in high school and older, as well as strong themes that organizers could create events around. A community meeting in August that drew more than 40 people asked attendees to vote for their top three choices. “I think it’s such a perfect fit,” Ward said of “Born a Crime.” “Trevor Noah uses his wit and touches on really serious themes, but never brings you down.” The events kicked off on Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Aptos Library with the screening of “You Laugh but it’s True.” The documentary explores Noah’s upbringing in South Africa. Those looking to attend the events are advised to start reading the book now. While the Aptos Library has “beefed up” its supply of the book, Ward encourages
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readers to purchase the book at local bookstores such as Kelly’s Books in Watsonville and Bookshop Santa Cruz. In addition to a number of film screenings, other events throughout February include a children’s story hour led by Nancy Spangler and a talk by Cath Byrne, who holds a master’s degree in international peace studies and grew up near Noah’s home in South Africa. The program is scheduled to wrap up on March 1 with a poetry and art exhibition at Aptos High School, where students will present their works that reflect the theme of Noah’s memoir. An avid reader, Ward said she heard about a community reading program from her friend in Lake Oswego, Ore. After doing some research and finding out that they were sprouting up across the country, Ward presented the idea to the Friends of the Aptos Library, which jumped on the idea and suggested she become the program’s chair. “It’s been a really fantastic experience,” Ward said. For information and a schedule of events, visit www.friendsofaptoslibrary. org/our-community-reads---born.html.
Staff report APTOS — The Fourth Annual Carrie’s Dream Dance Scholarship Showcase and Auction will take place on Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Aptos High School Performing Arts Center, 100 Mariner Way, with two distinct shows at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. The Carrie’s Dream Showcases are family-friendly performances featuring over 150 youth dancers, ages four to 21. Each show includes ballet, lyrical, jazz and hip hop pieces performed by students from these participating studios: • Pacific Arts Complex • Aptos High School Dance Team • Agape Dance Academy • Harbor High’s Escapade • Dance Connection Palo Alto • Sammy’s Animation Dance Community • Truckee Dance Factory Proceeds from ticket sales and live and silent auctions will support Carrie’s Dream, which was created in memory of dance studio owner and teacher Carrie Dianda McCoid. McCoid had a dream that all students who wanted to dance would be
given that opportunity, regardless of their financial circumstances. Carrie’s Dream has raised over $88,000 for local youth dance scholarships over the past three years. “When reading the scholarship applications, you quickly learn that dance means everything to these kids and it changes their lives in a profound way,” said Ashley Tapley, one of the event organizers. A student applicant wrote, “Dance is something I can’t live without, it’s kind of like how we need air to survive, but I need dance.” After existing as a project of the Pacific Arts Complex for several years, Carrie’s Dream has been incorporated as a separate entity and is in the process of obtaining tax exempt status. This project was created to expand and provide dance scholarships for students in the Santa Cruz County community who otherwise would not have the opportunity and resources to dance. Scholarship applications will be available in May 2018. Tickets are $20 each in advance or $23 at the door. For tickets and information, visit www.CarriesDream.org.
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Red Cross seeking Hero nominations
Clam Chowder Cook-Off extends to two days
Staff report SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — The American Red Cross of the Central Coast is currently seeking nominations for the 2018 Heroes Breakfast, which recognizes members of the communities of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties who have shown courage, dedication, and character through acts of heroism and kindness. Nominees could be people you don’t know personally, but they could also be your neighbors, co-workers, friends, or family members. The community is encouraged to nominate a hero at redcross.org/centralcoastheroes for one or more of the 11 categories. The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, March 12. Any of these categories can be awarded as a posthumous honor. A committee of local community leaders will select the 2018 Central Coast Hero Award recipients based on the degree to which nominees’ acts of heroism uphold the values of the American Red Cross and leave a lasting and positive impact on the residents of the Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties. Heroes may not be selected in all categories. Selected heroes will be honored at the 2018 Red Cross Central Coast Heroes Breakfast on Friday, June 15, at the Twin Lakes Church in Aptos. This annual Red Cross breakfast recognizes recipients of the Heroes Awards while also supporting the lifesaving programs and emergency services provided by the local Red Cross Chapter. Visit redcross.org/centralcoastheroes for more details on each of the 2018 Heroes Award categories, to access the online nomination form, and for information on how to purchase tickets and/or help sponsor this event.
Family donates $5K to establish memorial fund Scholarships in memory of Laura Brown
Staff report WATSONVILLE — The Bontadelli farming family has donated $5,000 to establish the Laura Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund. Brown was the general manager of the Soquel Creek Water District from 1995-2012. Among her accomplishments in that role were a state recognized conservation program, a well master plan and collaborative efforts with other agencies to address the county’s water issues. “My family donated $5,000 to establish a Laura Brown scholarship fund to be managed by the organization, Agri-Culture, and housed at the Community Foundation, to honor both her and Jess.” In order for a fund to start paying out and be fully endowed, it takes a total of $25,000. Checks should be written to Agri-Culture, 141 Monte Vista Ave. in Watsonvile, with a note that says, “Laura Brown Scholarship.” Credit card donations can be made by contacting the AgriCulture office at 722-6622.
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Staff report SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is gearing up for the 37th annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off. The fundraiser for Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department is now a two-day event, with amateur chefs competing on Saturday, Feb. 24 and professional chefs on Sunday, Feb. 25. Judges will determine the best Manhattan and Boston Clam Chowders in Amateur and Professional categories. The public will weigh in on awards for People’s Choice and Most Tasted Clam Chowders. Prizes include airline tickets, cash and wall plaques. The event attracts competitors from all over Northern California including professional chefs eager to promote their restaurants and “teams” of families and friends who have fun perfecting a family recipe and competing. All proceeds from the Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off benefit the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department. Last year the event attracted 70 entries and thousands of chowder fans, bringing in $89,500 for Parks and Recreation Department programs. The popular event has raised more than $1,389,500 for Santa Cruz Parks & Rec since it started in 1981. Eastside Eatery was the winner in the Professional category, with local chef Derek Rupp winning top awards for both his Boston and Manhattan chowders. Rupp also won both categories in 2015. Admission to the “rain or shine” event is free; tasting kits are $10 for six samples. Preparation starts at 10 a.m., cooking at 11 a.m., and public tasting is from 1-3 p.m. on both days. Winners will be announced at 4 p.m. each day. Boardwalk ride hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the day of the event, weather permitting. The Casino Arcade and Neptune’s Kingdom will also be open. For information, visit www.beachboardwalk. com/clamchowder.
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Pacific Collegiate School seeks board members Staff report SANTA CRUZ — The Pacific Collegiate School (PCS) Board of Directors is looking for two individuals interested in applying for board service: one general board member and the Parent Volunteer Association Chair. The board is responsible for ensuring that PCS continues to meet the goals of its stated mission and vision by providing financial, strategic and policy governance. Applicants should understand that the board is a working, actively engaged body that meets regularly. The ideal PVA candidate will be a leader, with experience and skills in volunteer coordination, event planning and community building. Additionally, they must understand and honor fiduciary duties, direct and manage the PVA and its activities, actively support school culture and activities, think strategically and with vision, effectively communicate, generously give time and brainpower, and fully embrace public charter school education. The deadline to submit an application and related documents is Friday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. All application documents must be submitted as PDF files. Interviews for selected candidates will be held on the afternoon/evening of Monday, March 12. For information, visit www.pacificcollegiate. com.
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gift will support Red Cross disaster-response activities Staff report SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — Capital Insurance Group, a Monterey-based insurance carrier, is giving $70,000 to the American Red Cross of the Central Coast. The gift is enabling the chapter to purchase disaster-response vehicle that will primarily be used in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. The Red Cross’s Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) are a staple of the organization’s ability to support individuals, communities and first responders during disasters. While Red Cross shelters provide food, water, and other supplies at fixed locations, ERVs deliver supplies on-the-go to neighborhoods, resource centers, and other disasterrelated sites where they are needed. “The support we received from each and every one of these special donors has made the purchase of this emergency vehicle a reality for us,” Averill said. “We are very appreciative of all of their generosity.” The new ERV will be built to specifications requested by the local chapter. Expected to be delivered to the Central Coast in the next nine to 12 months, the vehicle will replace one of three that the local chapter currently maintains in the tri-country area. The vehicle to be replaced is about 25 years old.
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Promoting Project Bike Tech Organizers of Project Bike Tech, a program of the Santa Cruz County Career Technical Education Partnership, recently attended the California School Boards Association’s Annual Education Conference and Trade Show in San Diego. Project Bike Tech supports all 12 Bicycle Technology classes at seven different schools in Santa Cruz County, including Pajaro Valley High School, Sequoia High School and Aptos High School. Pictured, from left to right: Project BIke Tech Deputy Director Brian Fisher, PBT National Director Mercedes Ross, Aptos High Bicycle Technology instructor Therese Kilpatrick, and Deputy Superintendent Faris Sabbah.
What a Wonderful World My mom has always been an optimist. She sees hope when others just see rain. For as long as I can remember, each fall, when temperatures cooled and the autumn rains rolled in over our pasture, she pointed out a symbol of that hope. We would wait, and when the sun broke just the right way, it would emerge. A rainbow! I cling to those now. Rainbows. Because they are harder for her to point out. Over the course of my mom’s life, severe arthritis and a weak heart now make bending and reaching painful. Cooking and laundry are impossible without help. My dad and I have tried home care services and worked shifts ourselves, but Dad is exhausted and they’re becoming housebound. I think it’s time for a change. If an older parent needs daily assistance, maybe they’re not independent anymore. Consider Áegis Living for professional help. We are the trusted, local senior care provider, specializing in assisted living and memory care. We offer the finest care, cuisine, social activities and comfortable warm home surroundings with committed staff. Come in for a tour and lunch with your parent. Let them experience our community filled with new friends, and new hope.
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Digital Fabrication Center with laser and vinyl cutters, routers, soldering stations and more are now available to Cabrillo College students, faculty and the community at the school’s new Makerspace center. The brainchild of Payson McNett, a former Cabrillo student who came back to the school as an adjunct art instructor a few years ago, Makerspace will be a center for people to utilize various digital fabrication equipment for classwork, projects and personal creations. “The idea was to build a center for everyone to use,” McNett said. “We want it to be a cross-disciplinary space, such as
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a library or computer lab, where people from all departments can come and use this equipment for their own specific needs.” The crew of Makerspace have been giving “sneak peeks” of the center to the public since December. They invited anyone interested to come see what the center is all about. “Even if it’s just out of pure curiosity, we want people to come check it out,” McNett said. “You never know what you might find.” Two years ago, McNett opened the Fab Lab, a digital fabrication lab within Cabrillo’s art department. But he knew
Payson McNett explains the function of a soldering station at the new Cabrillo Makerspace. Photo by Johanna Miller
History Corner early subdivision which he named Ledyard Acres. The Great Depression of the 1930s caused the Ledyard Acres project to slow to a crawl, but it finally took off after WWII. Henry built a new home for his family on Sunset Way in 1940. Harry Ledyard’s father, Henry C. Ledyard, was a dentist who had traveled around the world and had settled in San Jose to establish his dental practice. In 1879, he married Elizabeth Cory and they left on a 10-year honeymoon. Harry Ledyard was born Christmas Day, 1880, in Shanghai, China. At the age of 2, he accompanied his parents in a sleigh on a 3,000-mile trip from Siberia to St. Petersburg. After spending the winter there, the family moved to Constantinople/ Istanbul where they lived for six years. In 1888, the family returned to San Jose. In the 1920s, Harry Ledyard was the manager of the Santa Cruz branch of the Keystone Company, a San Jose wholesale foods firm. In 1929, after the Keystone Company went out of business, Ledyard mortgaged his Aptos property and started his own wholesale grocery business. The H. H. Ledyard company opened offices at 24 Mission St. in Santa Cruz with three
that the type of equipment shouldn’t only be utilized for art; that other departments on campus as well as non-students should be allowed to have access. With help from the Cabrillo College Foundation, Visual and Performing Arts Dean John Graulty, Santa Cruz’s Maker Factory, and many others, McNett was able to pitch the idea of the Makerspace. In July, Cabrillo received a two-year Maker Initiative grant from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office to begin developing. Just within the Fall 2017 semester, the center at the college’s Aptos campus has taken shape. “It’s been a whirlwind,” McNett said. “But we have a great team. There is an amazing community here at Cabrillo who’ve been supportive since the very beginning.” Cabrillo students and faculty will be able to use the center for free, but only after taking the Art 95A (Survey of Digital Fabrication) course. Non-students who are interested in a membership to Makerspace
can sign up for a weekend workshop through Cabrillo Extension to be trained on the equipment. Makerspace’s primary goal, according to McNett, is to help students gain skills that will help them find jobs. The Makerspace Internship Program was created to give students a chance to gain experience before joining the workforce. In addition, Makerspace staff can help to identify businesses that could benefit from people with said skills. “Technology is evolving so fast, so of course, so are jobs,” McNett said. At the end of the day, McNett credits the community at Cabrillo for Makerspace becoming a reality. “It took a lot of collaboration and a lot of hard work,” he said. “Any time you do something new like this, it’s a challenge. But it worked out. Cabrillo changed my life a long time ago — I’m glad I’m finally able to give back.” For information, visit cabrillomakerspace.com or call 477-3392.
A lineup of Ultimaker 3D printers sit ready to use at Cabrillo College’s new digital fabrication center. Photo by Johanna Miller
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employees. The firm grew quickly and in 1932, the company moved to larger quarters at 53 Vine St. In January 1953, a fire destroyed the company’s warehouse. Then, the Ledyard company moved to the old Coast Counties Gas and Electric company warehouse on Sycamore street at Pacific Avenue. After less than a year, the Christmas flood of 1955 destroyed the warehouse. The company was able to remain in business and opened a new warehouse and office in 1957, in its current location at 17th Avenue and Kinsley Street in the Live Oak industrial area. Harry Ledyard managed his company until he was 84 years old. He died at his home on Sunset Way in Aptos on Jan. 3, 1965. The Ledyard company stayed in the family until 1978 when Richard Fontana purchased it. He was the former owner of the Parisian Bakery in San Francisco. Richard Fontana greatly expanded the company and in 2010, he sold Ledyard to Performance Food Group, the third largest foodservice distribution company in the nation. The food distributor and restaurant equipment supplier has outgrown its current location and plans to build new
warehouses on a 29-acre site in Gilroy. And now you know what that has to do with the history of Aptos. ••• SAVE THE DATES! Saturday, May 5 is the Kentucky Derby and we are having a party. Come watch the Derby with us. Mint Juleps at our no-host bar, Southern Fare, live music and silent auction. 2:30 until 4:30 in the afternoon. Prizes for Best Women’s and Men’s Derby Outfits. $35 general, $30 museum members. The Loma Prieta Lumbermill. Professor Marko Meniketti will present the results
of a three-year archeological investigation of the mill site in Nisene Marks State Park for our “Coffee, Tea and History” event. Saturday, Feb. 17, 3-4:30 p.m. $20 general, $15 museum members. Local History Through the Lens. Awardwinning Sentinel photographer Shmuel Thaler will present a gallery of his photos that capture local history for our “Coffee, Tea and History” event. Saturday, March 24, 3-4:30 p.m. $20 general, $15 museum members. Call 688-1467 for information and reservations.
Ledyard delivery truck in front of Aptos Center. Aptos History Museum archives
Ledyard Ranch 1920. The ranch house was located where the Standard gas station is today. The field beyond the telephone poles became Rancho Del Mar shopping center. Aptos History Museum archives
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Second District Update
Serving you on County and Regional Commissions The RTC sets priorities for improvements to the transportation infrastructure and network of services including highways, major roads, bus and paratransit, rail and alternative transportation options. The RTC pursues and allocates funding for all of these transportation elements and adopts policies to improve mobility, access and air quality. Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Zone 7 — Chair
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SUPERVISOR
I have the pleasure of serving our community as the Chair of the Board of Supervisors. However, I also serve on your behalf in a number of other capacities on local and regional commissions. Oftentimes constituents need help on speciality issues that might be associated with these commissions so I wanted to give you an overview of the other commissions I serve on, my role and their functions. Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) — Board Member
Zone 7 was formed for the primary purpose of improving the flood carrying capacity of the Pajaro River, Salsipuedes Creek and Corralitos Creek system within the Pajaro Valley floodplain. Zone 7 capital projects are intended to limit the potential for flooding within the floodplain area. Monterey Bay Air Resources District — Chair The Air District is responsible for air monitoring, permitting, enforcement, long-range air quality planning and education related to air pollution as required by the California Clean Air Act and Federal Clean Air Act. Santa Cruz Mid-County Water Agency (MGA) — Board Member
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The MGA is an 11-member board who oversee the groundwater management activities of the Mid-County Basin Area in Santa Cruz County. The basin management goals are: ensure water supply reliability for current and future beneficial uses, maintain water quality to meet current and future beneficial uses and prevent adverse environmental impacts. Library Financing Authority — Chair Including members from the cities and county, this joint powers authority exists for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction and improvement of public library facilities. Oversight Board for the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Watsonville and the City of Capitola — Chair After the passage of Assembly Bill 1X 26, abolishing redevelopment agencies statewide, redevelopment agencies transferred assets to cities, which now serve as successor agencies. The Successor Agency is required to take a number of actions to dissolve each agency, complete the agency’s projects, and liquidate its assets and is overseen by an oversight board. I am the chair of these two local oversight boards. Later this year these boards will become one countywide consolidated board, which I will serve as an alternate member. Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) — Board Member
LAFCO was created by state law in 1963 to regulate the boundaries of cities and special districts. LAFCO’s objectives are to: encourage efficient service areas for services provided by cities, counties and special districts, to guide urban development away from prime agricultural lands and open space resources and to discourage urban sprawl. Santa Cruz County Sanitation District — Board Member The Sanitation District is responsible for the collection of wastewater within the district’s boundaries and environmental compliance. California Film Commission — Board Member I was appointed by the Governor to the California Film Commission in 2017. The Commission serves as a liaison between film, television and commercial productions and government, administers the state’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program and provides location and production assistance including for productions in Santa Cruz County. The Commission is one of several economic development departments within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development working to attract, retain and expand business opportunities in California. As always, I appreciate hearing your thoughts. If I can be of any help on these commissions or in my capacity on the Board of Supervisors, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 454-2200.
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Pay close attention to required minimum distribution rules By GARY E. CROXALL, CFP® and SOREN E. CROXALL, CFP® The oldest baby boomers (those born in the year 1946) began turning age 70.5 in summer of 2016 and have begun taking required minimum distributions (“RMDs”) under IRS guidelines for at least one if not two tax years now (2016 and 2017). The rules surrounding RMDs can be confusing and mistakes can be costly. Below are a few tips to keep in mind when managing your RMDs. • Make Sure You Get Your First RMD Out On Time — Most mistakes happen around the time when it’s required you take your first distribution out. The fact that the IRS picks age 70.5 (instead of age 70 or 71) only adds to the confusion. Long story short, the latest you can take your first RMD is April 1 of the year following the calendar year you turn age 70.5. Each subsequent RMD from then on must be taken out by Dec. 31 of each year. Also, keep in mind that if you choose to defer your first RMD until April 1 of the year
after you turn 70.5, you must take two distributions in the same tax year (one distribution to account for the previous year’s RMD must come out by April, and then a subsequent RMD to account for the current year RMD must come out by Dec. 31). Let’s look at an example: John Smith has a birthday of March 1, 1947. John reached age 70.5 in 2017. He could have chosen to take his first RMD by Dec. 31, 2017 or by April 1, 2018 at the latest. If he chose to defer his first RMD until April 1, he will need to take out a second RMD to account for the current year by Dec. 31, 2018. Each subsequent year after 2018, John will need to take out his RMD by Dec. 31. • Understand Which Accounts Require RMDs — Pretty much any account in which you’ve contributed money pre-tax and it’s been allowed to grow tax deferred throughout the years is likely going to require you to begin taking required distributions once you reach age 70.5. In general, IRAs (including SEPs and SIMPLEs) require RMDs beginning at age 70.5. Roth IRAs typically do not require RMDs. Qualified retirement plans (401(k) s, 403(b)s, etc.) also typically require you to begin RMDs at age 70.5. Now, there are exceptions to the rules surrounding RMDs from qualified retirement plans so work with a qualified advisor who can
explain when you may be eligible to defer RMDs beyond age 70.5 for these types of accounts. • Avoid Common Mistakes — There are several common mistakes that we see when it comes to taking required distributions. One example might be that a husband and wife are both over age 70.5 and both have their own respective traditional IRAs. Instead of properly calculating and taking required distributions from each account, they lump the RMDs together and take it from one account. The mistake made is that IRAs are individually owned. You can’t lump your RMD with that of a spouse and take it from one account. So let’s say the husband and wife lumped their RMDs and took it all from the wife’s traditional IRA. In essence, she will have taken out more than she was required to for the year and the husband will not have taken out enough and will likely owe a 50 percent tax penalty on the amount that was supposed to be withdrawn from his account. Another common mistake is not taking your RMD for the year prior to initiating a direct rollover from a qualified retirement plan to an IRA if you are age 70.5 or over. You must take your RMD first prior to initiating the direct rollover otherwise the amount subject to the RMD may be treated as an excess contribution in the IRA account. Let’s look at John Smith
again. Assume John has an old 401(k) and an IRA. John would like to consolidate his old 401(k) into his IRA. Prior to initiating a direct rollover, he must request his RMD for the 401(k) account be distributed. As you can see, it’s easy to make a mistake regarding required distributions from various retirement accounts. There are many rules beyond what is mentioned in this article so it’s important to work with a qualified advisor regarding your individual situation. Gary E. Croxall, CFP® Registered Principal of LPL Soren E. Croxall, CFP® LPL Registered Sales Assistant Securities and Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor. LPL Financial and Croxall Capital Planning do not provide tax or legal advice. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC.
What’s on tap at the Soquel Creek Water District? Contributed by Communities United for Better Government On the list of necessities of life, nothing is more important than water. This being the case, management of the water supply is of primary importance, yet mismanagement and abuse is far too prevalent in America. Water ought to be managed as part of the commons, the most important part. Water should be owned in common by the consumers and nobody should be allowed to use more than a fair share of it. Administrative structures are required in the management of the commons and where more than one agency is drawing water from the same pond, management must be fair and shared. Soquel Creek Water District does not own the aquifer from which it is drafting our water. Others are doing the same, so there must be cooperation. Since we are faced with significant problems regarding water supplies, and water is not evenly distributed over the landscape, regional solutions are sorely needed, and the sooner, the better. Santa Cruz County is a beautiful area and a great place to live, arguably more so in the past than at present, but there are limits as to how many can live here comfortably. The county is already facing significant
problems with respect to over-population. The aquifer from which our water is drawn is seriously over-drafted, yet Soquel Creek District is continually issuing new services. They justify this with their Water Offset Credit Program. There are signs on the fence at Aptos Village Project touting the idea that the developers have saved water in the district. But it is not easy, perhaps not possible, to discover exactly how they have done this. It has been tried, but with little success. It is said the village developers replaced a lot of fixtures at Cabrillo College, but neither the college nor the water district have sufficient information in their records to prove it. One can earn offset credit by replacing outdated fixtures with modern low-flow units. The water district record for such replacements is a detailed three- or fourpage document, but in the case of the replacements at Cabrillo for which the village project developers received offset credits, the record consists of one page only and was signed by a project foreman. A college employee has stated that he has had to contact the developers a number of times in reference to fixtures claimed to have been replaced but were not. This leads one to wonder, did they or didn’t they? Such information should be readily available to the public but seems not
always to be the case. Taxpayers foot the bill for public agencies to keep records of their activities and then must pay additional fees to view the product of their work! Despite the fact that the district received two awards for transparency recently, it can be quite difficult to get information and, at times, the response is of rather questionable veracity. One can send a detailed letter describing what appears to be an inappropriate use of the water system, only to receive a curt response: “We have investigated and are taking appropriate action.” This addresses nothing regarding the inquiry and certainly does not exhibit anything in the way of transparency. The response has been the response to other inquiries as well. Could this possibly be a standard district response? And, public meetings can be quite frustrating when one uses their three minutes to present an issue after which there is a simple “Thank you” and on to the next item. In the case mentioned above, what appeared to be an illegal use of water was reported to Soquel Creek District management. The problem was in the Aptos Village Project, where one cannot simply call the Sheriff’s Office to tend to it as such matters are under the jurisdiction of administrative law enforcement. In this
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event, the problem was simply buried and glossed over. The water district stands to collect hundreds of thousands of dollars in new service fees in the project. It is understandable that district management are of no mind to ruffle the feathers of the developers. Apparently, the same is true of county government officials. The county, of course, is looking forward to a healthy influx of tax revenue from the development. Flagrant disregard for the law goes on there every day, particularly with respect to the amount of activity going on that require a permit when none exists. How is it that so much work is going forward in the west end of the project which is designated as phase two of development? Apparently, none of it is under permit, nor has the final map for phase two been approved. Is it possible that these instances of water theft and waste are simply overlooked by the water district? Water has a huge role to play in the future of this area and it is imperative that the various agencies and private well owners drawing water from the common supply get it together to assure that there will be a sufficient supply in the future. ••• This column was submitted by Communities United for Better Government, P.O. Box 2706, Aptos, CA, 95003.
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By DR. NICHOLE M BROOKS, DVM
My pet’s mouth stinks! Are those wet kisses leaving behind a stinky odor? It’s that time of year that nationwide the veterinary community addresses our pet’s oral health. February is coming up and is our national dental month. Often by two years old up to 70 percent of dogs and cats have dental disease. Dental disease is one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases in dogs and cats. The Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) and the American Dental Collage (AVDC) oversee and provide guidelines of how to care for an animal’s mouth. The VOHC was established 1997 and is monitored by the American Veterinary Dental College. We abide by their standards and recommendations to assess, evaluate and treat periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a general term for two different conditions: gingivitis and periodontitis. This chronic infectious disease is generated by the interaction between bacteria and the animal’s mouth. The bacteria are very deceptive and can avoid many of the body’s natural defenses. The bacteria invade tissues around the tooth causing gingivitis, plaque and other nasty tooth decay. The animal’s tooth has a supportive structure that is composed of the gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum and the alveolus. These tissues of the teeth and are often the most likely to be involved in dental disease and tooth decay. There are a few predisposing factors that we should all be aware of; 1. Patients with tooth crowding, 2. marked malocclusions (crooked teeth) tend to be at a higher risk for dental disease, 3. Genetics. In human
studies there have been links to genetic predisposition, we assume that this may be true for animals too. 4. Lack of saliva produced in the mouth (“Dry Mouth”) can also lead to damage to the teeth. Saliva contains antimicrobials (natural antibiotics), antibodies and enzymes that help control the bacterial population and therefore reduce damage to the teeth. 5. Gingival hyperplasia (over growth of the gums that can grow over the tooth) is another contributing factor that causes tooth decay. With any of these predisposing factors many animals suffer from infected, painful and rotten teeth. Unfortunately for many pets this leads to extractions, painful mouths, and expensive dental procedures. So what about anesthesia “free” dentals? Before I discuss anesthesia free dentals I must mention as a note that in the United States only licensed veterinarians are allowed to practice veterinary medicine. This includes surgery, medicine and dentistry. If someone provides dental services that is not a licensed veterinarian then they are practicing veterinary medicine against the provisions of the law. If a trained nurse or technician is supervised by a licensed veterinarian than the services are acceptable and appropriate. It’s often the anesthesia part that has us all declining dentals for our pets. Fortunately for the veterinary community we can come a long way when it comes to giving our beloved pets medicine and sedatives. The American Veterinary Dental College recommends dentals while sedated or anesthetized for many reasons. I have listed the reasons below. • Naturally, we as pet owners have
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concerns regarding anesthesia. This is often why we elect not to follow the guidelines, even if it means putting our animal’s health at risk. Anesthesia, performed appropriately, is as safe as most human anesthetic procedures. There is a benefit to anesthesia with regards to dental procedures. The most obvious is avoiding aspiration (inhalation) of saliva and water during a dental procedure. We use an endotracheal tube with a cuff in the trachea to not only avoid aspiration but also allow the patient to maintain a comfortable plane of sedation. Inhaled gases used during anesthesia are mostly metabolized in the lungs and also excreted by the lungs. This is the preferred method of sedation for dental procedures. In addition we often will give appropriate pain medicines and or antibiotics if the patient has a painful or infected mouth. Although anesthesia will never be 100 percent risk-free, we take this very seriously and minimize all risks. Anesthesia for dental procedures is routine and we safely accomplish this daily. • Tartar is firmly attached to the surface of the teeth. Scaling the tooth removes the tartar. Scaling is most often accomplished by using an ultrasonic device or a nonelectric hand scaling device. These instruments have sharp edges and if the patient moves, even slightly, it can cause injuries to the mouth and the person scaling the teeth and they could get bit! • One of the most important parts of scaling animals’ teeth includes removing the plaque from the pocket next to the tooth, within the gum line. This is different than removing visible plaque from the tooth, it is often the most aggressive part
of dental disease and it is what destroys the healthy tooth and can be the hardest to get to. So how do we prevent tooth decay? There are several recommended techniques to aid in oral care. I often recommend taking care of your pet’s mouth as if it were your own. That means brushing twice daily and flossing daily! The mechanical removal achieved with a tooth brush is superior to any other technique. Brushing your pet’s teeth just once daily can delay the onset of periodontal disease, potentially for life! Remember to use a toothpaste that is made for animals. Human toothpaste contains either fluoride or xylitol, both of which can make your pets super sick. Your pet can eat a special diet to help maintain healthy teeth. These diets and/ or treats have polyphosphates that are mineral chelators and inhibit calculus formation. This chemical binds to calcium in the saliva and prevents mineralization of plaque. There are many rinses, gels and water additives. Look up the VOHC website for the newest information on tools and information regarding your pet’s oral health. Overall keeping our pet’s mouth healthy will allow them to live longer and healthier lives. February is dental month and is the best time to consult your veterinarian and get an evaluation of your pet’s oral health. ••• Dr. Nichole Brooks, DVM of Del Mar Pet Hospital, 7525 Sunset Way in Aptos, can be reached at delmarpethospital@ gmail.com or 688-2016.
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The value of sitting down with a mortgage professional
Let’s pick up where we left off at the end of last month’s article shall we? My realtor friends, who are absolute pros, loved it! Some other realtors, not so much; in an effort to turn the other side into really believing the value of sitting down
with a mortgage professional first, let me give you something to chew on. Income planning. Qualifying on a home loan is a little trickier than you might think. Let me “esplain” (I grew up watching “I Love Lucy”). Let’s say you’ve been at your
job for 20 years and you’re still renting your co-worker’s garage. Let’s further say that your company has been asking you to work overtime and double time and you have politely declined the offer over the past few years, hey! Not having to work so much is the benefit of living in a garage. But then the unthinkable happens. You get a serious girlfriend who refuses to be sweet on you inside of a garage. You start working all the overtime and double time and even triple time (this could be a local policeman) that you can get your hands on. This is where the sins of the past come to haunt you. The bank will only count overtime if you worked it for two years continually, it doesn’t matter that it’s always been there for you. Thinking you can afford more in the moment is an easy pitfall to fall into, I can help you avoid such an embarrassment by letting you know what you actually qualify for and not what you figured you did. One more, these are fun! Let’s say you and your husband (notice the gender reversal) finally want to settle down and have a little piece of homestead
that you guys can call your own. Well, your husband, the fantastic bread winner that he is, has made it so you didn’t have to work much, until now! You panic because you feel guilty that you’ve been working at Café Ella serving up latte’s and having some seriously fun conversations instead of working with that degree you got in accounting. So you call me and I will calm you down and esplain (big Ricky Ricardo fan) that if you could find a stable accounting job now that paid you a salary then I can esplain to the bank that your degree along with your years of accounting at the register at Café Ella has been your job history and going forward you will now be “arming” more than $10.50 an hour. Happy days! You guys now qualify for more which means you don’t have to settle for the one bedroom one bath condo that your husband was already starting to make sense of. You are now free to shop all realtors until you find the one that loves my articles.
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Aptos’ star guard Hannah Hocom eclipses 1,000 career points By TONY NUNEZ Aptos High junior point guard Hannah Hocom needed only 10 points to reach 1,000 points for her career heading into Jan. 8’s contest against Scotts Valley High. She wasted no time in hitting the milestone, swishing six 3-pointers to finish with 18 points in Aptos’ 67-30 Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League win over Scotts Valley. A starter since her freshman season, Hocom joins Aptos greats Ali Hinga, Briana Hinga and Jamie McCabe in the 1,000-point club. All three are members of the school’s athletic Hall of Fame. McCabe, according to Aptos Athletic Director Mark Dorfman, is believed to be the program’s top scorer with more than 1,400 points to her name. “She’s faced double teams, chasers and just about everything else since the first time she stepped foot on the court but it’s just helped her in the long run,” said Aptos head coach Stefan Hocom, her father. A dynamite scorer and shooter that has also developed into a solid defender, Hocom helped guide Aptos to a 26-win season and its first Central Coast Section title since 1983 in 2017. She earned an All-Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League First Team selection and also garnered a spot on Cal-Hi Sports All-State Sophomore team last year. Yet what impresses coach Hocom the most of his player and daughter is the enthusiasm she shows for her teammates. Hocom is often a step late to get back on defense because she claps for her
Aptos High junior point guard Hannah Hocom (5) surpassed 1,000 points for her high school career against Scotts Valley High with an 18-point performance. Contributed photo
teammates after every made shot. “She’s that kind of player,” coach Hocom said. “I might be biased because she’s my daughter, but you don’t really see that in a lot of players anymore.”
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All home games take place at Aptos High School, 100 Mariner Way
All home games take place at Soquel High School, 401 Soquel San Jose Rd.
Boys basketball
Boys basketball
Feb. 1 vs. Soquel, 7 p.m. Feb. 2 @ Soquel, 7 p.m. Feb. 6 @ St. Francis, 7 p.m.
Feb. 2 @ Aptos, 7 p.m. Feb. 6 vs. Santa Cruz, 7 p.m. Feb. 9 @ San Lorenzo Valley, 7 p.m.
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Feb. 1 vs. Soquel, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6 @ St. Francis, 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 1 vs. St. Francis, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3 @ Santa Cruz, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8 vs. Aptos, 5:30 p.m.
Boys soccer Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
2 @ Soquel, 7 p.m. 7 vs. Harbor, 7 p.m. 9 @ Scotts Valley, 3:30 p.m. 9 @ Pacific Collegiate, 7 p.m. 12 vs. St. Francis, 7 p.m. 14 @ Santa Cruz, 6 p.m.
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1 vs. Soquel, 7 p.m. 6 @ Harbor, 3:30 p.m. 8 vs. Scotts Valley, 7 p.m. 13 @ St. Francis, 3:30 p.m. 15 vs. Santa Cruz, 7 p.m.
Boys soccer Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
2 vs. Aptos, 7 p.m. 7 @ San Lorenzo Valley, 7 p.m. 12 vs. Harbor, 7 p.m. 14 @ Scotts Valley, 3:30 p.m.
Girls soccer Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
1 @ Aptos, 7 p.m. 6 vs. San Lorenzo Valley, 7 p.m. 13 @ Harbor, 3:30 p.m. 15 vs. Scotts Valley, 7 p.m.
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Finding your path to fitness By JIM TUCKER PT, OCS
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Regaining your fitness is a challenging yet worthwhile experience. You can compare it to taking a long mountainous hike. There will be highs and lows, times when you need to rest and recover, and break-through moments that will energize you and keep you moving forward. If you have never exercised, or have become significantly de-conditioned over the years, your journey will require patience and special attention. Not only will your body feel the effects of this new realm of movement, but your mind will be challenged as you struggle to develop new habits and patterns of behavior. The most important thing to keep in mind when beginning an exercise program is: It is your path, your mountain, your journey. If you are significantly deconditioned and overweight, have health concerns, experience joint pain, or your mobility is limited, you should not begin an exercise program before seeing your doctor. Once approved by your doctor, it’s time to get moving again. I recommend starting your exercise program with a physical therapist. Your doctor can prescribe a short course of physical therapy to help you get started. Your therapist can help you regain your mobility and teach you how to manage your pain and physical limitations, so that you can successfully transition to a community-based fitness program. After graduating from physical therapy, I recommend seeking guidance from a qualified and experienced personal trainer. A good trainer will work within the exercise parameters established by the physical therapist, and provide the necessary guidance and support to safely progress your exercise program. They will teach proper exercise techniques that are functional, age and stage appropriate and tailored to your individual goals. They understand that helping people regaining their physical mobility and stamina will take time and consistent effort and they are trained to give you guidance and direction. A common mistake that the “Beginning Exerciser� makes when starting a fitness program is to join a traditional gym. These are the low cost, big box gyms that specialize in luring people in by offering seasonal sales and big discounts. These gyms typically cycle through about 50 percent of their members every year and make their money by selling cheap memberships. They are often very crowded and full of exercise machines that rarely fit people properly. These machines are designed for isolated strength training which targets individual muscles rather than promoting healthy functional movement patterns. People sometimes wonder why their knee or back is hurting again; perhaps it was that leg press machine they climbed into or that seated torso-rotation contraption that they tried. Maybe it was the 50 minutes of crunches they did in the Ab-Buster Class? This fitness model does not work for most people as they often find themselves wandering around the gym, confused, intimidated,
injured and discouraged because they haven’t made any progress, so they quit. Their journey is over before they have even reached the first bend in the trail. As a physical therapist I have treated many patients who have injured themselves by starting an exercise program too quickly. Generally, I advise people that it will take six to 12 months to safely regain their fitness and that this process cannot be rushed. I remind them that their bodies are designed to adapt gradually to physical stress; not rapidly. Their muscles, joints, bones, tendons and connective tissues will become strong and more durable over time. This is the “conditioning effect� and the reason trained athletes are able to perform at such high levels and why de-conditioned people are able to gradually get back into shape. A safer option to the traditional gym is to find a personal or small group training center that specializes in functional and sustainable fitness programs. Here you will get the support and attention you need to safely regain your physical capabilities and ultimately improve the quality of your life. Beginning your fitness path is the hardest part and the “mountain� looks so big, but with the right support and a little patience, your journey will get you to the top.
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Tax reform workshop “Tax Reform: Bonanza or Backbreaker?� will be held at the Capitola City Hall Community Room, 420 Capitola Ave, at 6:30 p.m. In this class, attendees will learn how tax reform will impact small businesses, including both personal and business returns, beginning in 2018. Topics covered will include the lowered tax rates, the loss of many popular deductions, real estate and business changes, and tax planning. Pre-register to guarantee a spot as seating is limited. Cost to attend is $20. For information, visit santacruz.score.org/take-workshop-11 or call 621-3735.
Retired Teachers Association luncheon The California Retired Teachers Association will have its bi-monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Seacliff Inn in Aptos. Dr. Roger Knacke, an astronomer, will talk about his experiences viewing the total eclipse in Oregon. The menu is prawn-stuffed salmon or vegetarian mushroom risotto. Send your name, contact info, meal choice and a check for $20 CalRTA Div 7 to Glenda Hastings 6013 Thurber Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, or if later than Feb. 3 call Glenda at 476-5886.
Clam Chowder Cook-Off Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s 37th annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder CookOff is now two days, with amateur chefs competing on Saturday, Feb. 24 and professional chefs on Sunday, Feb. 25. All proceeds from the Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off benefit the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department. Admission to the “rain or shine� event is free; tasting kits are $10 for six samples. Preparation starts at 10 a.m., cooking at 11 a.m., and public tasting is from 1-3 p.m. on both days. Winners will be announced at 4 p.m. each day. For information, visit www.beachboardwalk. com/clamchowder.
Feb. 7 CASA luncheon The Friends of CASA will hold the 14th annual For the Love of Children Luncheon at Severino’s, 7500 Old Dominion Court in Aptos, at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon will benefit the CASA Children’s Fund, which provides soccer camp, tutoring, art supplies and other things children in foster care might otherwise go without. For reservations, visit casaofsantacruz. org/luncheon.
Feb. 8 Breakfast meeting The Aptos Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly breakfast meeting at the Best Western Seacliff Inn, 7500 Old Dominion Court, from 7:30-9 a.m. The guest speaker will be UC Santa Cruz Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor Marlene Tromp. Admission is $20 for members, $25 for non-members. For reservations, call 688-1467.
Feb. 15 CPR class The Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District is offering a free CPR class from 6-8 p.m. The class is not a professional certification, but serves as a basic instruction for adult, infant and child CPR, as well as a brief segment on defibrillator pad use. Minors welcome, with adult supervision. Classes are held at the Administration Office, in the upstairs meeting room at 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos (ADA lift available in rear of building). Space is limited, so early registration is recommended. To register, contact Admin. Asst. Sarah Melton at 685-6690 or sarahm@aptosfire.com.
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Sons in Retirement luncheon Aptos’ Sons In Retirement is having a buffet luncheon and presentation by renowned speaker and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Steve Blank, presenting on the “Secret History of Silicon Valley.� Learn why the Silicon Valley displaced the east coast as the tech capital of the U.S. Blank has spent more than 30 years within the high tech industry, founding or working within eight startup companies, four of which have gone public. He is the co-founder of E.piphany. He currently teaches courses in entrepreneurship at Stanford and UC Berkeley. In 2013 Forbes listed him as one of the 30 most influential people in Tech. The luncheon and presentation will be at 11:30 a.m. at Severino’s Restaurant, Best Western Seacliff Inn, 7500 Old Dominion Court in Aptos.
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Collection Partners
1010 Pacific Apartments 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. Ameri-Kleen, Inc. Anatometal Build-A-Bear, Inc California Giant Berry Farms
Capitola Self Storage Coldwell Banker/Aptos Coldwell Banker/Capitola Coldwell Banker/Mission St CrossFit Scotts Valley Crossroads Fabrics DeAnza Manufactured Homes Developmental Learning Solutions DeWitt Physical Therapy Dr. Pai, DDS Edward Jones/Ivor Thomas Edward Jones/Otto Fleet Feet Hot Spring Spa Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar Lightspeed Martial Arts MacQuiddy Elementary School Malone’s Grille Monterey Mushroom, Inc. Oliver Property Management Pacific Collegiate School Pacific Shores Apartments Pajaro Dunes HOA - North Pajaro Dunes HOA - South Patchen CA Christmas Trees Pleasure Point Business Assn Progressive Benefit Group Rabobank - Capitola Rabobank - Watsonville Redz Hair Design Roaring Camp Railroads, Inc. Rocky’s Fitness Center Rosie McCann’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Salesian Sisters Elementary Santa Cruz Children’s Dentistry Santa Cruz Fit Body Boot Camp Spokesman Bicycles Surf City Billiards Tim & Camille Washowich & Friends Toyota of Santa Cruz Tractor Supply Co. West Marine Products Woodstock Pizza
North Pole Operational Support
ACE Hardware—Freedom Annieglass Vista Outdoor Community Connections Program Elyxir Distributor
Watsonville Fire Department
Frush Design S. Martinelli’s & Co Sambrailo Packaging Co Smith & Vandiver, Inc Starbucks/Watsonville Watsonville Public Works Watsonville Register-Pajaronian Youth — LDS Church Safeway/Aptos Safeway/Freedom Safeway/Mission St Safeway/Morrissey Blvd Safeway/Scotts Valley Safeway/Soquel Santa Cruz Toymakers
North Pole Meals Provided By
Carmona’s BBQ Cassidy’s Pizza Cilantro’s Restaurant D’la Colmena El Frijolito Ella’s @ the Airport Golden China La Princesa Market Mike’s Hot Dogs Monterey Bay Caterers Roger’s Diner Togo’s Sandwiches
Staff & Committee Members
Andrew Salazar Daniel Crews Elena Pettigrew Elliot Bastian Kathy Hoover Kevin Barboza Jerry Carry Joseph Clerici Josh Cech Juan Martinez Marilynn Bastian Mindi Broughton Masina Hunnicutt Nathan Salazar Capt Rick Pettigrew Rina Vallet Capt Matt Ryan, Chair Delilah Valadez, Coordinator
On behalf of San Andreas Regional Center I would like to thank you for the generous donation of toys. It was heartwarming to see the smiles on the children’s faces as they clutched their Star Wars, Legos, stuffed animals and other toys. Please extend our thanks to the individuals and corporations who donated toys and to know that they made a difference to children with developmental disabilities. — PKERMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SARC
Your generous gifts of toys, books, stuffed animals and support have made a difference in many lives. Because of you, many children in our community are smiling this holiday season who might not have received any gifts without your hard work. We believe happiness is an important part of health and wellbeing which leads to success at school and the promise of a bright future. We were honored to be part of T4T great work, with deep appreciation — DTORRES, SALUD PARA LA GENTE
With tremendous gratitude from our Distribution Partners
Charitable Investment Foundation • Despensa Don Bosco • Eden Housing • Friends Outside • Haven of Hope • Inglesia Roca Firme • MidPen Housing • Pajaro Vallery Loaves & Fishes • Pajaro Valley Prevention & Student Assistance • Saint Vincent de Paul • Salud Para La Gente • Salvation Army—Watsonville • Salvation Army—Santa Cruz • San Andreas Regional Center Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos • Santa Cruz Family & Children’s Services • United Presbyterian Church • Victory Outreach Watsonville • WFD/All Seasons Community Toy Box
SantaCruzCounty.ToysForTots.org Facebook.com/SantaCruzCountyToysForTots
16 - LIFE everything Aptos, Capitola and Soquel
FEBRUARY 2018