OCTOBER 2017 EVERYTHING APTOS, CAPITOLA & SOQUEL Vol. 6 No. 2
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HISTORY CORNER
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By John Hibble Call: 688-1467 Visit us online: aptoshistory.org Visit the museum: 7605-B Old Dominion Court Aptos, CA
90 years of serving the community
Once upon a time, only Santa Cruz and Watsonville had Chambers of Commerce. Their job was to help make their businesses more successful. In the 1920s, the county was just recovering from 40 years of the lumber industry which cut down most of the trees in the forest. The lumber towns remained and much of the land was sold for some type of development. In Aptos, home sites and resorts were being planned and in April of 1927, the company building Rio Del Mar expressed hope for a centralized county chamber that could help develop the county as a whole. That was not to be however, so the Aptos Chamber of Commerce Please turn to Page 6
Aptos Chamber announces annual awards Staff report APTOS — The Aptos Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of its annual awards. Doug Deaver will be honored as Man of the Year, and Kristin Fabos as Woman of the Year. The Business of the Year went to Rio Sands Hotel, while the Organization of the Year is the Advocates for the Forest of Nisene Marks. Rounding out the list is LEO’s Haven with the Outstanding Achievement award, and the County of Santa Cruz Department of Public Works as Community Heroes. The awardees will be honored at the chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner and Auction on Oct. 27 from 5:30-9:45 p.m. at the Seascape Beach Resort. Admission is $85 per person, and RSVPs must be made by Oct. 13. For reservations, call 688-1467 or email esme@aptoschamber.com. Man of the Year: Doug Deaver Doug Deaver retired from Cabrillo College where he served as Director of Facilities Planning, Purchasing, Please turn to Page 7
Watsonville artist Bonni Carver heads up a painting class recently on the cliffs above the sea at La Selva Beach.
Community Foundation announces new CEO Susan True comes with extensive nonprofit experience
By TODD GUILD APTOS — Nearly one year after Community Foundation Santa Cruz County (CFSCC) CEO Lance Linares announced his retirement, the organization has hired his replacement. Susan True, who led two Santa
Cruz County nonprofit organizations before taking a position in Oakland in 2013, agreed to take the position after a nationwide search that began with 100 candidates. “I thought, ‘oh my gosh, this is the opportunity of a lifetime,’” True said. “I mean, to lead this organization at Please turn to Page 2
Capitola Begonia Festival calls it quits, for now By TARMO HANNULA CAPITOLA — The final Capitola Begonia Festival wrapped up Sept. 4 with the traditional Fishing Derby on the Capitola Wharf. The event, which peaks with the Nautical Parade on Sunday, has been a huge
draw for crowds of all ages for the last 65 years. “I guess I have to say I am really relieved,” said festival staff member Thea Luiten. “There is so much work that goes into this. We’ve had some great years and now things change.” Please turn to Page 6
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Tri-county area launches text-to-911 service Intended for deaf, hard-of-hearing people By TODD GUILD SALINAS — A new service in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties allows people to contact 911 centers via text message. The service was created for deaf people or those with speech impediments. It is also a tool for people in dangerous situations who cannot make a voice call, such as home invasions, active shooters or domestic abuse. The service could also be a benefit for people in noisy situations where making a voice call is difficult. Since a text message consists of a short burst of data as opposed to the constant connection required for a voice call, textto-911 could be a good option in areas with weak reception. Santa Cruz County has offered the service for about a year, and receives about two 911 texts per month, said Santa Cruz Regional 911 General Manager Dennis Kidd. In one case, a man chased a suspect who had just stolen his vehicle, while his deaf wife sent texts to 911. In another, a fight between roommates that turned violent ended when one barricaded himself in his room and sent emergency texts, Kidd said. The service has been expanding across
the country as telephone and text devices for the deaf are becoming obsolete. The text-to-911 service is not perfect, and emergency officials say that calling is the best option. Text messages do not allow emergency dispatchers to determine the location of the texter, and it can take more time for them to respond to text messages. Texts will bounce back if sent from areas where the service is not available. San Luis Obispo, Merced, San Mateo, Contra Costa and Kern counties are currently deploying their own systems. There are no translation services, so texts must be sent in English. The service cannot accept pictures, videos or emoticons. The service has its limitations. Texting takes valuable time, and each message must be relayed to the appropriate agencies. In addition, emergency dispatchers cannot determine where the person is texting from. Emergency officials therefore say to call whenever possible. Still, the service could benefit the estimated 63,835 deaf and hard-of-hearing people in the tri-county area, said Wayne Johnson, Coordinator of Client Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center, Inc. “This will have a very positive impact on a large number of our community members,” Johnson said.
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Mary Adams (left), Monterey County Supervisor, sends a text message to a dispatcher (right) at the California Highway Patrol headquarters in Salinas to demonstrate how simple it is to do so during a mock emergency situation.
Monterey County District 5 Supervisor Mary Adams praised the system, and said the service will benefit people in the community living “vulnerable lives.” In 2016, Adams said, California made 28 million 911 calls, and sent 5,000 texts to 911.
“To be able to text for help is incredibly important for people who are in a situations of domestic violence, and people who are in a situations of elder abuse,” she said. “People who are in situations where they are so vulnerable that they cannot pick up their cell phones to dial 911.” Photo by Tarmo HANNULA
Cabrillo starts new year By TODD GUILD
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APTOS — Thousands of students returned to Cabrillo College’s Aptos and Watsonville campuses for the fall semester on Aug. 28, in numbers college officials estimate could top 10,400. New this year is the California Guided Pathways Initiative, a program that helps students streamline their education and helps them earn their degrees and certificates quicker.
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Cabrillo is one of 20 community colleges in the state to participate in the program. The college also recently received a $700,000 grant that will allow it to offer a “Makerspace,” where students can work on class projects and build skills such as woodworking and steel fabrication, as well as contemporary making techniques using 3-D scanners and printers. In July, Cabrillo hired Sue Gochis as Vice President of Student Services. Gochis came to Cabrillo from Lake Tahoe Community College.
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this time, in a community that I love.” When True starts on Oct. 11, she will be at the helm of an organization with $120 million in assets, a number that has grown from $6 million 22 years ago. “It’s phenomenal, and so we’re just ready for this next phase,” True said. That includes a renewed focus on education and economic vitality, in addition to the numerous other areas on which the organization focuses, True said. True served as executive director of CASA of Santa Cruz County and First 5 Santa Cruz County.
In 2013, she was a Sloan Fellow and earned her master’s degree at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. Most recently, she was director of Education Strategy & Ventures for the Kenneth Rainin Foundation. CFSCC Board President Terry Medina said True came with “the right combination of education and professional experience.” A succession plan adopted by the board, which took two years to create, guided the organization through the recruitment and hiring process, Medina said.
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“Frankly, I wasn’t sure we would find a person locally,” he said. “I feel so fortunate that we came up with her.” Marilyn Calciano, CFSCC board vice president and chair of the search committee, said the board talked to donors, nonprofits and community leaders about their hopes for the new CEO. “A caring and proven leader with local knowledge was on the top of everyone’s list,” she said. “We found her.” Linares held the chief executive position for 22 years. He said he will remain for the rest of the year to help with True’s transition.
Around Aptos By KAREN HIBBLE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to several of our Rancho Del Mar businesses on Oct. 1. Erik’s Delicafé, Le Chef, Sofia’s, Showtime Pizza, and Baskin Robbins will all be closing for the duration of the construction which could take up to six months. Most of the merchants and restaurants hope that they will be able to move back into the Center when the remolding has been completed. But of course, this will depend on the rents. At the same time there will still be many businesses open during the construction period and they will need
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our support. Please don’t forget to stop by and shop at Aptos Shoes and Apparel, Fleet Feet, Aptos Hardware, Aptos Coffee Roasting, Best Cleaners, Ocean Breeze, JC Nails, Safeway, Comerica Bank, and VIP Massage in the months to come. They will need our support. Shop locally and support the businesses who support us. We also have to say goodbye to Au Midi Bistro which is moving to Monterey after 10 years in Aptos. The only good thing is that Showtime Pizzeria from Rancho will move to that location in Aptos Village Square.
OCTOBER 2017 We will miss the businesses that are closing and the many people who have been so helpful to our Aptos community and hope that they will be able to return soon. ••• Karen Hibble is the co-executive director of the Aptos Chamber of Commerce. ••• Editor’s note: Due to a production error, a photo that should have ran with this column in the September edition was cut. The photo can be viewed at www.aptoslife.com.
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Escalante named Janus CEO Staff report SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — Retired Capitola Police Chief Rudy Escalante has been named Janus of Santa Cruz’s new chief executive officer. Escalante replaces outgoing CEO, Rod Libbey, who recently retired after a seven-year tenure at Janus. Local attorney and current Janus board member, Edison Jensen, will replace Escalante as chair of the Janus of Santa Cruz Board of Directors. Escalante will take on the Janus CEO position effective Oct. 2. Janus of Santa Cruz has been providing substance use disorder treatment services across the county for more than 40 years. “I am blessed to have the opportunity of working with amazing people who are committed to providing a high level of compassionate treatment services to those suffering from the disease of addiction,” he said. “The opioid crisis and community Rudy Escalante is shown in 2012 as the new Capitola Police Chief. Escalante was issues that arise as a result of addiction are a priority for our community. Janus will recently named the CEO of Janus of Santa Cruz. File photo by Tarmo Hannula
continue to strengthen our partnerships with local and state resources so we can carry on our mission of offering effective treatment services.” Escalante earned his master’s degree in public administration from San José State University. He was a member of the Santa Cruz County Criminal Justice Council and has volunteered for 20 years as a member of the Janus Board of Directors, serving for the last eight years as its chair. Prior to joining the Capitola Police Department in 2012, Escalante served as deputy chief for the Watsonville Police Department. “Rudy will provide focused and critical leadership to Janus’ continuing role in dealing with the opioid crisis and its effects on our community,” Jensen said. Jensen earned his bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz and his juries doctor from the Santa Clara University School of Law. He is a past chairman of Dominican Hospital, Salud Para La Gente and the Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk employees and community members stand in front of the park’s new main entrance in May. File photo by Erik Chalhoub
Boardwalk receives international award Staff report SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has once again been named the world’s Best Seaside Park by the amusement industry. The award was announced during the 2017 Golden Ticket Awards at Lake Compounce amusement park in Connecticut on Sept. 9. The two-day gathering included exclusive events and an award dinner for amusement park owners, operators and managers. “Receiving a 10th Golden Ticket Award is a tremendous honor,” said Karl Rice, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk president. “The industry continues to recognize our accomplishments as well as our passion for our business. I’m very proud of our world-famous seaside amusement park.” The Golden Ticket Awards are presented annually to honor the “Best of the Best” in the amusement industry and are calculated from an international poll conducted by Amusement Today. The survey asks amusement park voters around the country and world to rate the “bests” in 23 categories. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk won Golden Tickets for Best Seaside Park from 2007-2014 and again in 2016. For information, visit goldenticketawards.com.
Color consultation available at BFF Boutique Staff report CAPITOLA — Candace Harding, certified wardrobe and color stylist, is offering a half-hour color consultation by appointment on Sept. 6 from 3-5 p.m. at BFF Boutique, located in the Capitola Village Mercantile Mall. The consultation will be followed by shopping with BFF Boutique owner Terri Foster. The cost of this event is $50, of which $25 will be applied toward a full color/wardrobe analysis; and $25 will go toward your fashion selection at BFF Boutique. This event will be repeated on the first Wednesday of each month from 3-5 p.m. Appointments need to be made one week prior to the event, as Harding will need to send/receive a questionnaire for you to fill out before-hand. Seating is limited. Refreshments will be served. For information, call Harding at (650) 465-2456 or email Candace.harding@sbcglobal.net.
SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Symphony announced the hiring of 12 new musicians for the 2017-18 season. The positions filled include Jonah Kim, principal cello, Matthew Ebisuzaki, principal trumpet, and Esther Armendariz, principal trombone, Rochelle Nguyen, assistant principal second violin, plus eight string section players. “I’m very pleased to welcome such a prestigious group of talented musicians to our symphonic family, and very much look forward to showcasing and incorporating their artistry as part of the indelible artistic experiences we present to our community,” said Music Director Daniel Stewart. “It is especially thrilling to announce internationally renowned cello soloist Jonah Kim as our new principal cellist. The addition of this world class talent is yet another indication of the international caliber and reputation of the Santa Cruz Symphony.” Kim made his solo debut with Wolfgang Sawallisch and the Philadelphia Orchestra in 2002 as the top prizewinner of Philadelphia Orchestra’s Albert M. Greenfield Competition. He also appeared as soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra as a “Star of Tomorrow” in 2003. Kim graduated from the prestigious Curtis Institute in spring of 2006 at 17 years old, and is now a celebrated soloist, Grammy award winner, teacher, orchestra and chamber musician. The Santa Cruz Symphony’s other new musicians are Junghee Lee, Elizabeth MacCorquodale, first violin; Luke Santanastaso, second violin; Elyse Ader, Sarah Lee and Danny Sheu, viola; Erin Wang and Saul Richmond-Rakerd, cello. The Santa Cruz Symphony 60th anniversary season opens on Oct. 7 and 8 with Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” featuring concertmaster Nigel Armstrong and Holst’s masterpiece “The Planets.” For tickets, visit SantaCruzTickets.com.
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Food bank preparing for potential natural disaster By ABIGAIL ACOSTA WATSONVILLE — In the wake of hurricanes ravaging the southern portion of the nation, Second Harvest Food Bank is ready to provide relief in case a natural disaster strikes locally. Second Harvest has been providing services for the people of Santa Cruz County since 1972. Each month the food bank serves more than 55,000 residents, half being children. With the natural disasters occurring nationally the food bank is one step ahead. Second Harvest has a disaster plan in place in case anything is to come locally. They hold a special inventory of water and other products, according to Chris Ryan, Second Harvest’s senior communications and analytics manager. Second Harvest has obtained mutual aid agreements with other food banks and has developed plans for coordination with county emergency services. The food bank recently sent out food supplies to Monterey County during the Soberanes Fire last August. The food bank was a supporter for the Loma Prieta quake in 1989, putting the food bank “on the map,” Ryan said. The quake’s epicenter was just miles away from the food bank’s headquarters. “The ’89 earthquake was a trial by fire for Second Harvest’s ability to respond amid catastrophe,” said Kevin Heuer, chief operations and programs officer. During the quake’s time the food bank received, what usually was received in a year back then, 2 million pounds of food and $500,000 in two weeks. Second Harvest received an outstanding amount of donations for their, at the time, not well-known organization. “People didn’t really know we existed before the quake,” CEO Willy Elliott-McCrea said. All donations, either food or monetary, are helpful. For information, visit thefoodbank.org.
Saloni Gupta, scholarship recipient. Contributed photo
New scholarship formed for Soquel High graduates Staff report SOQUEL — Bargetto Winery, Bargetto family and the Santa Cruz community have established a new scholarship fund for Soquel High graduates. The fund is designed to create a perpetual scholarship for generations of college-bound graduates. The first $500 scholarship will be given to a college-bound senior in June 2018. A reception to kick off the new scholarship, organized by John Bargetto, Suzie Bargetto and Sherri Hyde, was held Sept. 28 at Bargetto Winery. Bargetto Winery has committed its 2017 La Vita community donation of $5,000 to this new scholarship fund. Any person wanting to support this growing fund can send a check payable to Soquel High Fund with Soquel High Scholarship in check memo and mailed to Soquel High Fund, PO Box 1700, Soquel, California 95073.
UCSC student receives $10,000 scholarship for medical school Staff report SANTA CRUZ — Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (SMSC), part of the Sutter Health network, has awarded the 11th annual Primary Care Physician award to Saloni Gupta, who will graduate in human biology in December from UC Santa Cruz. The annual award — a $10,000 scholarship — is administered by SMSC and the Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology at UC Santa Cruz to help carry out a mission to provide high-quality primary care to Central Coast MediCal patients. The award supports a graduating UCSC senior who will be entering an accredited medical school, and the recipient must intend to return to the Central Coast to practice in primary care.
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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was founded two months later, on June 20, 1927. The chamber moved into the old laundry building on Valencia Street. A short-lived Rio Del Mar Chamber was also founded in November of 1928 to promote the resort. The Aptos Chamber was more like a small-town improvement association. The initial name was the Aptos Community Club. The first item of business was to get a fire engine for the town and to obtain all night telephone service. The next item of work was to celebrate the opening of the new bridge into town which replaced an old wooden bridge with a suicide curve in the middle. The chamber planned the ceremony and a big parade. The company that owned Rio Del Mar gave land for a new school, (Valencia), so, in 1929, the chamber turned the former school building into a community hall where they hosted dances and card parties until 1941. Aptos is not a city so our services are provided by the county. The Aptos Chamber has always been the liaison between our
community and the county. The Aptos Chamber is still like an improvement association but for a much larger town today. The chamber has always provided a place for neighborhood associations to band together and learn about issues that affect us all. The chamber has always waded in on transportation issues including Highway 1, street improvements and the railroad. The chamber has been involved in water and sewage treatment issues, neighborhood parks, community planning, serving visitors, and helping local businesses be successful. We are currently trying to help Rancho Del Mar businesses survive the shopping center remodel. Some things never change. The Aptos Chamber provides a vital communication and resource link during disasters such as the storms of the 1980s. After the Loma Prieta earthquake, the chamber raised money to keep businesses open as they fought with FEMA and the county to get their businesses back on track. The Chamber has established a history
museum to remember the great stories of those who made our town special and to pass those stories on to third grade classes and future generations. The Chamber office is also an official Highway 1 Caltrans Visitor Center. From the original card parties and dances, to the “World’s Shortest Parade,” the Holiday Tree Lighting, breakfast meetings, mixers, fashion show fundraisers, Fitness Week, golf tournaments, and seminars, the chamber tries to provide something for everyone. On Friday, Oct. 27, please join us for our Annual Awards Dinner & Auction. Help us honor the Man, Woman, Business, Organization, and Community Hero of the Year at the beautiful Seascape Beach Resort.
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This year 12 begonia floats entered the Nautical Parade. The Riverview Rascals claimed first place with their float entry, “Now Departing Begonia Flight #65.” Coming in second was Casa Finkel and third place was Team Tola. In the sand sculpture competition the grand prizewinner was “Begonias Off to Neverland” by Jolie Downs. In January, the Capitola Begonia Festival committee announced that the 2017 iteration of the festival will be the last. Golden State Bulb Growers, which grows the begonia blossoms in Marina, is retiring from the business of growing begonias, but agreed to donate the blossoms for the festival for one final time. Mike Termini, vice mayor of Capitola,
described the event on Sept. 3 as “tremendous.” “I don’t think we’ve ever had more people,” he said “It was a record year for attendance and it felt good. I’m getting reports that there were as many as 15,000 people and there were no calls for emergency service. This town is magic sometimes; people come here to have a good time, it’s that simple.” Though the Begonia Festival has officially wrapped up, Termini said talks are underway for salvaging some of the events annually like the sand castle building contest, the fishing derby, the row boat races and horseshoe throwing competitions. “These are popular events and, as you tell by the turnout, people enjoy coming to the village to have a good, safe time,” Termini said.
Reservations are required: email esme@ aptoschamber.com or phone 688-1467. This is our 90th year of providing services and information for residents, businesses and visitors.
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Chamber Awards Contracts & Risk Management. Prior to working at Cabrillo, Deaver was Director of General Services for Santa Cruz City Schools. He has a BS and MS from Purdue University in Industrial Management with a minor in Computer Science. His passion is serving the community
through volunteer work with Rotary Club of Capitola-Aptos including; Interact Clubs of Aptos and Soquel High School, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Camp (RYLA), the American Music Festival fundraising, speech contests, and Rotacare Free Medical Clinic. Deaver and his wife Diane have helped sponsor the CASA Imagine fundraiser, the Dominican Hospital Meditation Garden Project, and the Santa Cruz Playground Project. In addition they help take and print photos for the insurance underwriters annual Foster Children’s Holiday Party. He is also a Business Advisor for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and has assisted business owners at Rancho Del Mar Center during the redevelopment. He is a board member of Aptos SIRS and a member of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff Advisory Committee and the Sheriff Volunteer program where he assists with presentations to local second grade students regarding child safety.
Woman of the Year: Kristin Fabos Kristin Fabos is the Director of Marketing & Communications at Cabrillo College, where she has led the marketing, communications, public relations, community relations and government
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relations efforts since 2010. She has been instrumental in giving the community information on Cabrillo College news and events, including the 4th Grade Experience, graduations, annual reports, community forums, college responses to state and federal legislation, as well as theater and arts events. As a member of the Cabrillo College Symphonic Chorus, she was honored by participating in a lifetime event, the opportunity to perform with the Chorus at Carnegie Hall this past June. Fabos has 25 years of management and marketing/public relations experience spanning both corporate and nonprofit sectors. Prior to Cabrillo, Fabos was the Executive Director of SeniorNet, a leading technology educator of older adults, and prior to SeniorNet, she had a 13-year career in corporate, high technology marketing communications. This past April, she, her husband Rye and a team of 15 others, traveled to Lesotho, South Africa with Habitat for Humanity and built a house for a grandmother who was raising her four grandchildren. In 2009, Fabos volunteered outside of Nairobi, Kenya with the nonprofit group, the “Kenya Orphanage Project.” In 2013, 2014 and 2015, Fabos cochaired the American Cancer Society’s Santa Cruz Garden of Hope Fashion Show fundraiser, and she currently serves on the committee. She is on the Board of Directors of Leadership Santa Cruz County and is an active member of the Watsonville Rotary.
Business of the Year: Rio Sands Hotel The Rio Sands Hotel was originally developed in 1962 as a 42-unit residential condominium complex. In 1969, three additional parcels were acquired and the property was increased to 52 units and began operating as a hotel, with a “Bed and Breakfast Permit.” The hotel went through a major remodel in 2011. Based on the season, as many as 25 people are employed by the hotel. Today the property is co-owned by Lou Bartfield and Steven Allen and is operated by Allen Property Group, with Maggie Moya as General Manager. For many decades, the Rio Sands has provided its meeting room facilities, free of charge, to various community and civic groups. The property has hosted thousands of guests ranging from community forums, supervisorial updates, emergency planning and polling place events. Most recently the hotel regularly provides space for groups such as the Aptos Little League, Capitola/ Aptos Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) and fundraising presentations for the Aptos History Museum. In 2015, the hotel was presented with several awards by
the Rio Del Mar Improvement Association for the hotel’s long-term commitment to providing facilities for the group’s many meetings.
Organization of the Year: Advocates for the Forest of Nisene Marks The Advocates for the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park is a nonprofit allvolunteer organization that supports the maintenance and improvement of the Park. The Advocates are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year. For the past 25 years, the organization has helped maintain and repair the park’s trails, bridges and even the “outbuildings.” Once a month. volunteers head out onto the trails to brush-back, remove obstructions, maintain drainage, and grade the trail surfaces as necessary. Additionally, the Advocates act as a “liaison” to State Parks advocating for the wants and needs of the park users. In that role, they have been supportive in the development of the General Plan, installation of Margaret’s bridge, the creation of the ADA trail to the Wagoneer Overlook, benches at Santa Rosalia, Interpretive Panels and Dust Abatement on the Fire Road. The Advocates raise money to fund these projects and many others. By the end of this year alone, all three bridges will have been replaced on the Bridge Creek trail along with the bridge at the bottom of the West Ridge trail. For information, visit www. advocatesfnm.org. Outstanding Achievement of the Year: LEO’s Haven In December 2013, Bob, Tricia, Lauren, Evelyn and Oliver Potts visited an inclusive playground. For the first time, Oliver, who uses a wheelchair, could play together with his sisters. Inclusive playgrounds are specially designed so a child with a disability can play side-by-side with their friends instead of being sidelined by sand, wood chips or stairs. These playgrounds feature custom play equipment that delight and challenge all children. Inspired to bring inclusive play to Santa Cruz County, the Potts family of Watsonville founded the all-volunteer Santa Cruz Playground Project, and in June 2015 formed a publicprivate partnership with the county to make LEO’s Haven at Chanticleer Park in Live Oak a reality. “LEO” is an acronym from the names of the Potts siblings and “Haven” refers to the community’s desire to develop a safe and welcoming play space where all children can belong. The nonprofit, Shane’s Inspiration,
designed the playground based upon input from local children. In June 2016 the capital campaign began, and businesses, foundations, service organizations, and other community members are stepping forward. For information, visit www. santacruzplaygroundproject.org. Community Heroes of the Year: County of Santa Cruz Department of Public Works Over the past decade, Santa Cruz County Public Works has seen a significant drop in transportation funding necessary to effectively maintain county streets and roads. In response, Public Works tightened its belt and tried to provide the best possible service with its limited funding. However, there has been a decline in the roadway system, so over the past several years Public Works looked for opportunities to increase funding at the local level. In particular, Public Works sought out every potential grant available, and were successful in securing funding for multiple safety improvement and bridge replacement projects on county roadways. In 2016, the Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission was seeking input on the proposed Measure D local sales tax measure in support of countywide transportation needs. County Public Works, along with the local city Public Works, coordinated efforts on educating the Santa Cruz County residents on the benefits of becoming a self-help county and in advocating for better roads and alternative transportation measures. Public Works was also involved in advocacy efforts with multiple jurisdictions in supporting Senate Bill 1. The Director of Public Works, John Presleigh, in his role as the 2017 President of the County Engineers Association of California, worked directly with the California State Association of Counties to encourage county Public Works Directors throughout the state to educate their respective board members and state elected representatives on the merits of SB 1, which was passed in early 2017. A portion of the new funding sources generated by Measure D and SB 1 will be particularly important as a local match in recovering from the 2016/2017 winter storm events. The county experienced three state and federal declared disaster events over this past winter. These events resulted in approximately 300 storm damage sites with estimated damages of $128 million across the county. At this time, Public Works has completed the documentation on all the storm damaged sites through FEMA and FHWA and has begun repairing the county roads and other infrastructure.
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Second District Update
Serving you on county and regional commissions By ZACH FRIEND
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SUPERVISOR
There is no question it is very difficult to afford housing in our county. One has to earn more than $70,000 to afford the rent of a two-bedroom apartment locally and our median home prices are hovering around $850,000. While there are a number of factors that lead to the high cost of housing, one way to provide more affordable housing (and also create an additional income source for people seeking help covering their mortgage) is to make it easier to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs). ADUs, sometimes called granny units, are small (self contained) units generally located behind a home or above a garage. The Board of Supervisors believes ADUs are a promising approach to expanding housing choices in our local market, which
is characterized by high cost and low availability. ADUs are located on parcels with existing single family homes and therefore do not require land acquisition or expensive new infrastructure. They can be built with cost-effective wood frame construction or as factory-built housing, and can be fit into the fabric of existing neighborhoods. ADUs increase the diversity of housing in the community and are a source of rental units that are more affordable than larger dwellings. The Board has worked on an approach over the last year that would make it easier to create ADUs. The county initiated extensive community outreach to determine the best way to expand ADUs that included stakeholder interviews, an online survey that generated over 650 responses and two well-attended community workshops. The Board’s approach has stemmed in large part from this community outreach. As a
result, we are in the process of reducing fees, changing county regulations, streamlining administrative practices as well as creating programs to assist with design, financing, and obtaining a building permit. Products will include online and print materials to guide current and prospective homeowners and developers towards successful creation of this flexible housing type. The Board has also created guidelines that will prohibit these ADUs from becoming vacation rentals. The units must be long-term rentals or an on-site living location for seniors aging in place, for example. I commonly hear from people throughout our district that they want to move their parents onto their property or even for parents wanting to move into an ADU and allow their children to have the main home. State law is also changing in this arena, and the county has incorporated the
state law changes into our current ADU ordinance. The changes in the state gave additional rights to applicants seeking to build ADUs and the state is currently considering additional legislation that will make it easier to legalize unpermitted ADUs. We estimate that about half of the county’s ADUs may be unpermitted. Secondly, the state is considering legislation that would add special districts and water corporations to the “local agencies” that are prohibited from charging connection fees and capacity charges for ADUs that are created by converting existing space or structures on a piece of property. These connection and capacity fees are very high in some cases and have been prohibitively expensive for many local ADU applicants in the past. As always, I appreciate hearing your feedback, please feel free to call me at 4542200.
Financial Advice
Don’t need your annual ‘RMD’ for living expenses? By GARY E. CROXALL, CFP® and SOREN E. CROXALL, CFP® Age 70.5 is a milestone birthday in the United States. It’s also a birthday most people dread because Uncle Sam comes knocking, looking for you to pay taxes on retirement money that you’ve been diligently saving and deferring. If you are like most who reach this magical age, you probably factor in your anticipated required minimum distribution (“RMD”) that you must take from your various retirement accounts each year into your overall living expense needs. However, if you are one who truly doesn’t need the money to pay for everyday expenses, here are a couple of options for you to consider. Bulk Up Emergency Savings or Contribute to a Taxable Investment Account The rules surrounding required minimum distributions from retirement accounts is pretty cut and dry — once you reach age 70.5, you must withdraw a specified amount (per IRS guidelines) from your accounts each year and pay applicable taxes on the distribution. If you don’t need to use the money for living expenses, consider adding to an emergency savings account if yours has been depleted. If you have adequate emergency savings, consider taking your distribution and investing in a taxable account. You are no longer in a tax deferred account, but you can still remain invested. Plan for Children or Grandchildren There are many ways you can leverage your RMD dollars to benefit your children and grandchildren. If you are in good health, you could consider a permanent life insurance policy and use your RMDs to pay the annual premium payments. When
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New coach Arbet changing things up at Cabrillo By TONY NUNEZ APTOS — At Cabrillo College, firstyear head coach Darren Arbet is taking a page out of “Remember the Titans” coach Herman Boone while adding a little tweak. You jump offsides? You’re doing updowns. You drop a ball? You’re doing up-downs. You wear a different shirt than your teammates? You’re doing up-downs. You don’t sprint over? You’re doing updowns. “You’re either going to get in shape,” Arbet said, “or you’re going to become a pretty good football player.” The former head coach and general manager of the four-time Arena Football League-champion San Jose SaberCats, Arbet didn’t promise to break his foot off in his player’s “John Brown hind parts,” as Denzel Washington so eloquently said while playing Boone in the 2000 football flick. But the Seahawks’ heavyweight offseason hire does expect his players to be as close to perfect as possible. “It’s tough to play for me. I’m a demanding guy,” said Arbet, who preaches discipline and team-first attitude. “It takes a special player.” So the coach shook up the program after being hired in January to replace retired head coach Bill Garrison, who led Cabrillo for the past 10 years. Arbet, who last year served as an assistant coach at NCAA Division II Humboldt State University, has a gigantic 86-man roster with 38 promising out-of-state players and a reworked coaching staff led by offensive guru Frank Espy. But will the new standard and the dozens of incoming players translate into success?
The Seahawks, who have not had a winning season 2007 and notched just three wins over the last two years, believe so. “We’re definitely going to have a winning record — we want to play in a bowl (game),” said Cabrillo freshman running back Terrence Smith. “We want to show everyone in California that this is not the same old Cabrillo.” Smith, a 6-foot-1, 220-pound bulldozer out of Jireh Prep in Camden, N.J., is one of a handful of young offensive weapons tasked with bringing the Seahawks’ previously inept offense up to speed. Last season, Cabrillo ranked second-to-last in the state in points and yards per game, while also finishing near the bottom in total turnovers. Enter Espy. The former head coach for the now-defunct Mendocino College football team for the past three years, Espy’s high-tempo spread offense averaged 463.4 yards and 31.3 points per game last season. His addition, said Arbet, is a game changer. “He’s going to be the spearhead of everything,” said Arbet, who also boasted of the additions of running backs coach Vince Gonzales, receivers coach Mike Logan and offensive line coach Tim Duran. “I feel our offensive staff is really good and understands what I want and what Frank wants.” Arbet said freshman quarterback Evan Nelson of Crescenta Valley High beat out six other signal callers for the start tonight against Yuba College, which edged Monterey Peninsula College, 2826, to start the season last week. Nelson is 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds with an accurate arm. He is expected to develop nicely as
the season progresses with the rest of the Seahawks’ young crop of players, which includes massive offensive linemen Devon Mayo (6-foot-6, 310 pounds) of Raleigh, N.C. and Fatumaleeleele Taula (6-2, 375) of Tracy and speedy receivers Joe Oard of Watsonville and Entebbe Bates of Lakeland, Florida. Receiver Chris Easter and offensive lineman Noah Wheeler are part of a small sophomore class which expects things to be different under Arbet’s lead. “I saw a new culture kind of move in and I’m big on that type of stuff,” said Wheeler, who is 6-foot-5 and 265 pounds and decided to throw on the pads again to play for Arbet after leaving the game a handful of years ago to dip his feet into coaching. “There was a lot of the guys that I saw over the last couple of years and they work hard. I wanted to be a part of something like that.” While it will be fairly easy for the offense to drastically improve from last season’s marks, the defense will have a much tougher time putting up better numbers than last campaign. Despite spending the vast majority of the game on the field because of the offensive woes, Cabrillo’s defense finished in the upper half of the state in yards allowed per game and was the top scoring defense in California while also finishing third in fumble recoveries. Sophomore linebackers Travis Schuhe (6-2, 210) of Santa Cruz and Trevor Rico (5-10, 205) of Modesto lead Arbet’s 4-2 defense, coaches by defensive coordinator Jim Winkler, defensive line coach Eric Gerlach, defensive backs coach Reggie Stephens and linebackers coach Ismansjah “Smo” Soekardi.
The defensive line is loaded with talent and size. Aptos High alumnus Caleb Martin is one of few local stars flanked by Karlos Witherspoon of Hartsville, S.C., Cameron Moore of Las Vegas, Eliel Ehimare of Katy, Texas, Virgil Powell of Albany, Texas and Charles Taylor of Detroit. All six are at least 6-foot-1 and 275 pounds and athletic. At 6-foot-2 and 330 pounds, Taylor is an immovable object at nose guard. “He’s our run stopper,” Arbet said. The Seahawks also received a big boost from the addition of 6-foot-3, 190-pound defensive back Shaq Floyd, who is a kickback from NCAA Division I Ball State University. Floyd originally left the Cardinals for Cabrillo to play basketball but found his way back to football field after working out with Stephens, a Santa Cruz High star and NFL alumnus. “After working out with Reggie Stephens that was pretty much the end of it,” Floyd said. “It’s a whole new energy and it was something I needed to be a part of.” Floyd is one of several playmakers in the Seahawks’ defensive backfield, which also features Robert “Bam” Moore of Miami and Tyree Stricklen of Stockton. While Arbet said he was excited to see how his kids responded to live action on Sept. 9, he also said that there will not be many nerves on his part. “It is what it is,” Arbet said. “I’m anxious to see how these young men are going to do. They’ve worked hard and they deserve to play a game and see where they’re at right now.”
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The former head coach and general manager of the Arena Football League’s San Jose SaberCats, Darren Arbet is the new head coach of the Cabrillo College football program and is setting a new standard for the athletes. Photo by Tony Nunez
Cabrillo College freshman quarterback Evan Nelson (left) looks to throw during a practice at Carl Conelly Stadium in Aptos. Photo by Tony Nunez
Ask Nicole: Your baby’s first tooth By NICOLE M. YOUNG, MSW A first birthday is the first of many happy celebrations. I remember the big celebration we had for each of my children when they turned 1. Although they don’t remember it now, I’m sure they could sense that something special was happening as they were surrounded by smiling friends and family. Birthdays are a reminder that one of the greatest gifts we can give our children doesn’t come wrapped in a box with paper and ribbons. It’s the way we care for them and teach them healthy habits that last a lifetime, including taking care of their mouths and teeth. 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, please email me at triplep@first5scc.org. Dear Nicole, My baby is 10 months old and doesn’t have a tooth yet. I think it will happen soon, but her pediatrician said I should take her to the dentist before her first birthday, even if she doesn’t have a tooth. It doesn’t make sense to go to the dentist when she doesn’t have any teeth yet, and it’s expensive! I trust my pediatrician, but is it OK to wait? — Anna
Dear Anna, Good question! Going to the dentist before your baby has teeth may sound odd, but your pediatrician is right. In fact, seeing a dentist by the time your baby has a first tooth or a first birthday — whichever comes first — is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association. Healthy baby teeth increase the chances that your child’s permanent teeth will be healthy, too. Tooth decay — the disease that causes cavities — is caused by germs in the mouth, so keeping your baby’s mouth clean will help teeth stay strong and healthy. Just like adults, babies need healthy teeth to chew, talk, smile, and feel good. Healthy baby teeth also save space for the permanent teeth. Unfortunately, tooth decay is very common in children. More than 40 percent of children entering kindergarten have tooth decay – much more common than asthma. If it’s not treated, tooth decay can lead to more serious and painful problems. Fortunately, tooth decay is preventable. Here are a few tips to help your child have a healthy mouth and teeth. It’s never too early to start! • Keep sugary drinks (including juice and milk) out of your baby’s bottle. If you do use a bottle at night, fill it with water. • Don’t let your baby fall asleep with a
bottle or sip from a bottle or cup all day. At about 6 months, start using a cup so that a bottle won’t be needed by the time your baby turns 1. • As your baby’s teeth arrive, start brushing twice a day, ideally after breakfast and at bedtime, with a little dab of fluoride toothpaste (about the size of a grain of rice) and a child-sized toothbrush. This is especially important if the water in your community is not fluoridated. You will need to brush your baby’s teeth at first, but you can use positive parenting strategies to prepare your child to do this independently as they get older. Let your child watch as you brush your teeth, and encourage your child to copy your movements. Talk or sing about the steps you’re following as you brush your child’s teeth to turn it into a fun routine that your child enjoys. • Find a “dental home” for your child. Getting consistent care from a dentist is important, just like seeing your pediatrician at your child’s “medical home.” If you need help finding a dentist, contact the state DentiCal program at 1-800-322-6384 or www.denti-cal.ca.gov, or ask your pediatrician for a referral. • Ask your dentist about fluoride varnish and drops or tablets. Some pediatricians also are able to provide fluoride varnish during your baby’s
check-ups. • Provide healthy food for your child. Avoiding sugary snacks, food and drinks will help your child’s teeth get off to a good start. Provide lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, and be careful about dried fruit like raisins. These can stick to the grooves in your child’s teeth and lead to cavities if brushing doesn’t completely remove them. Final thoughts: Like other healthy habits, taking care of your mouth and teeth starts early and lasts a lifetime. Help your baby have a healthy mouth — and remember to take care of your own while you’re at it! ••• Nicole Young is the mother of two children, ages 13 and 17, who also manages Santa Cruz County’s Triple P - Positive Parenting Program, the world’s leading positive parenting program. Scientifically proven, Triple P is made available locally by First 5 Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency (Mental Health Services Act) and the Santa Cruz County Human Services Department. To find a Triple P parenting class or practitioner, visit triplep.first5scc. org, www.facebook.com/triplepscc or contact First 5 Santa Cruz County at 465-2217 or triplep@first5scc.org.
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Oct. 12
Capitola Foundation Golf Tournament
The 12th Annual “Capitola Foundation Golf Tournament” returns for another year of donations. The tournament will be held at the Seascape Golf Club. There will be a raffle, silent and live auctions. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. and the tournament begins at 1 p.m. For information and registration, visit capitolafoundation.org.
Oct. 7
Breakfast meeting
The Aptos Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly breakfast meeting from 7:30-9 a.m. at Best Western Seacliff Inn, 7500 Old Dominion Court in Aptos. This month’s guest speaker is Jeff Gaffney of Santa Cruz County Parks. Admission is $20 for chamber members, and $25 for non-members. For reservations, call 6881467.
Oct. 18
Burrito Bash
Warriors come to Aptos
Oct. 8
Sons in Retirement Luncheon
The 23rd annual Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza will take place at Capitola Beach at 8 p.m. Admission is free. For information, visit www.montefoundation.com.
The Aptos Chamber of Commerce’s 90th Annual Awards Dinner and Auction will take place at Seascape Beach Resort. The Man, Woman, Business and Organization, and Outstanding Achievement of the Year will be honored. Admission is $85 and includes a silent and live auction as well as dinner. For information and reservations, email esme@aptoschamber.com.
Oct. 28
The third annual Burrito Bash and Car Show will return to the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Ave. in Watsonville, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature the Best Burrito on the Central Coast contest, a jalapeno eating contest, music by Keith Greeninger and The Ville, beer and food. For information, visit www.burritobash.com.
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Awards Dinner and Auction
The Santa Cruz Warriors will visit Seascape Beach Resort from 11:50 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature a presentation and Q&A luncheon with the president and vice president of the team. Admission is $30.
Oct. 24 Sons In Retirement is having a buffet luncheon and talk by Brenda Holmes, “Santa Cruz Mountain Parks Foundation,” at 11:30 a.m., at Severino’s Restaurant, Best Western Seacliff Inn, 7500 Old Dominion Court in Aptos. For information, call Jim Williams at 708-4133 or Dick Winner at 4752972.
Chili Cook-Off
The eighth annual Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off begins with cooking at 10 a.m.. Tasting starts at 1 p.m., and winners will be announced at 4 p.m. A portion all proceeds from this year’s event will benefit LEO’s Haven, an inclusive wheelchair-accessible playground being planned for Chanticleer Park in Santa Cruz. For information, visit www. beachboardwalk.com/chili.
Oct. 29 Halloween Parade
The Capitola Village Halloween Parade will be held from 2-4 p.m. Line up begins at 1:30 p.m. in the Beach & Village Parking
Lot above Capitola City Hall. Parade begins at 2 p.m. It will head down Capitola Avenue, wind through Capitola Village to the Esplanade ending at Esplanade Park, where trick-or-treat bags, balloons, and refreshments will be waiting.
Ongoing Writing classes
The Kickstart Your Creative Writing Habit class will begin on Sept. 11 and go till Oct. 9 and will meet every Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Capitola Community Center, 4400 Jade St. The class is designed to broaden writing skills in all forms including: poetry, blog posts, songs, essays and more. Residents of the county receive a discounted price for the class. Registration for the class is offered online at tinyurl.com/ya4lrqh6. Open Studios
The 2017 Santa Cruz County Open Studios tour will feature 302 artists. The dates are Oct. 7-8 for North County, Oct. 14-15 for South County and Oct. 21-22 for all county. Studios are open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, visit www. artscouncil.org/open-studios.
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULE
APTOS SCHEDULE Football
Girls Volleyball
Oct. 6 vs. North Salinas, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 vs. Everett Alvarez, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 @ San Benito, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 @ Monte Vista Christian, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 vs. Salinas, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 3 @ Scotts Valley, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5 vs. Santa Cruz, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10 @ St. Francis, 6:30 p.m.
SOQUEL SCHEDULE
October 2017
All home games take place at Aptos High School, 100 Mariner Way
Oct. 12 vs. Soquel, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 vs. Harbor, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 @ San Lorenzo Valley, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24 @ Mt. Madonna, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 vs. Scotts Valley, 6:30 p.m.
All home games take place at Soquel High School, 401 Soquel San Jose Rd.
Football
Girls Volleyball
Oct. 14 @ St. Francis, 2 p.m. Oct. 20 vs. Santa Cruz, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 vs. Greenfield, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 @ Marina, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 3 @ St. Francis, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10 vs. Harbor, 6:30 p.m.
October 2017
Oct. 12 @ Aptos, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 @ Santa Cruz, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 vs. St. Francis, 6:30 p.m.
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