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21st Monte Foundation For the second year in Capitola, the Monte Foundation under the Directorship of Marc Monte resumes its Full Story page 5

2015 Aptos Chamber of Commerce Award Winners The Aptos Chamber of Commerce announced who will be honored at the 2015 Annual Dinner and Awards Night on Friday, Oct. 30, at the Seascape Beach Resort.

Make your reservation today by calling (831) 688-1467.

This year’s honorees are: Zach Friend, Christy Licker, John Fuchs Properties, Grey Bears, Rio Del Mar Improvement Association, Agricultural History Project, and Robert “Bobby� Salazar.

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30th Annual Open Studios with a simple goal: to get art fans and artists together — all across Santa Cruz County. Artists open their studios, and art enthusiasts go on tour. The public visits studios, meets artists, sees their process, and buys art directly from the source.

get the Open Studios Guide: issue of Good Times.

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MONTE FOUNDATION st 21 Anniversary FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA

OCTOBER 11TH, 2015 CAPITOLA VILLAGE FREE ADMISSION

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Table of Contents

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Cover 30th Annual Open Studios

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Community News Artist Stories

by Noel Smith Seascape Village Celebrates its 25th Anniversary by Sue Harrington Aptos Chamber of Commerce Announces 2015 Awards

By Anastasia Elgina Scholarship

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Project by Noel Smith Aptos/La Selva Fire District Open House Fall Session of Performing Arts Classes Samper Fourth Grade Open House Golden Goals Community Celebration & Auction Fundraiser Pajaro Valley Chamber

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Local Sports 23 Aptos High School Scoreboard Business Profiles 20 Aptos Landscape Supply by Edita McQuary 27 Sid’s Smokehouse in Aptos by Noel Smith

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by Katie Volat 24 District Approved Water Purchases Will Help, But Not Solve, Mid County Water Shortage 26 Book Bag by Robert Francis – An array of children’s picture books...

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publisher’s assistant Camisa Composti editor Noel Smith contributing writers Noel Smith, Sue Harrington Anastasia Elgina, Edita McQuary, Katie Volat, Robert Francis, Zach Friend

Cover Story cilsc.org/open-studios — no cost! outlets at artscouncilsc.org/open-studios.

Sept. 18th on iTunes & Google Play.

Proceeds from Guide & App sales support the arts & arts education.

Studios are divided between North and South County (with the Santa Cruz

layout Michael Oppenheimer, Bri Bruce graphic artists Michael Oppenheimer, Bri Bruce production coordinator Liz Senteney, Bri Bruce advertising sales Don Beaumont, Jay Peters office coordinator Cathe Race distribution Bill Pooley, Camisa Composti

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Weekend that features select artists in both North and South County (230 studios are open from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The 2015 Tour features nearly 300 artists working in dozens of mediums.

This year, there are 36 artists who are new for more than twenty years. every 2015 Open Studios artist will open on Saturday, September 26 and run through Sunday, October 18 at the Santa Cruz Art League (526 Broadway in Santa Cruz, Wed through Fri 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sat & Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.). A public reception will be held on Sunday, September 27 from 3

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as the dividing point). October 3 & 4 features North County artists (157 artists), October 10 & 11 features South County Artists (131 artists), and October 17 &

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“Giving the Guide away for free truly makes Open Studios an all access show.

We hope that thousands more people choose to venture out to studios and discover for themselves how awesome it is to meet an artist in their creative space,” said Manager.

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arie Gabrielle (#38): A full-time artist, Marie Gabrielle will be showing all new paintings on the Tour this year, including imagery of Montana, from Brittany. She is most inspired by color and the play of light and form in her surrounding landscape. (#74): “Since nature spent hundreds of thousands of years forming [the stone], my modest job is to reveal its inner beauty.” No surprise,

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Community News

21st Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza!

By Noel Smith

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or the second year in Capitola, the Monte Foundation under the Directorship of Marc Monte resumes

October 11. According to Monte, the proceeds from this free, community event will be used to resurface the tennis courts in Jade Street Park and, “We will use the balance of what is donated this year (2015) ishing the McGregor Drive Skateboard Park.” (The additional costs are due to mitigating the levels of lead and arsenic found in the soil.)

“Our new format,” Said Marc Monte, “worked great! In 2014 we raised about No selling tickets, no booths or vendors, for everyone to enjoy! We’ve pledged McGregor Drive Park project.”

Capitola Village is the center of restaurants and other visitor-serving businesses.

Some of these businesses are voluntarily donating a portion of their sales for the Monte Foundation, which then donates the proceeds to local projects and schools. “We sign up our sponsors,” said Monte, “And when the day is over, they give us checks for a portion (usually 5%) of what they

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collect. There’s no contract or oversight, just a promise and trust and a great crowd According to Monte they, have gotten great support from most of the businesses Monte said, “I still get people asking about booths and tickets and musical groups,

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Find great clothing, jewelry, flowers and unique Monterey Bay gifts. Our shopping center includes a market and deli, liquor store, coffee shop, seasonal Farmer’s Market and a variety of great restaurants. Conveniences include a dry cleaner, ATM machine, fitness center, along with an array of professional and business services.

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Community News

Seascape Village Celebrates its 25th Anniversary

By Sue Harrington

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lease join us at Seascape Village on Saturday October 10, 2015 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the shopping center! generation, we have watched our Saturday own merchants’ children as well as October 10 our neighborhood 1 – 5 p.m. children grow into productive adults. Many who are now participating and shaping the future of our Seascape Community and businesses. I would like to acknowledge that seven of the Seascape Village businesses are the original merchants, also celebrating 25 years!

The Holcomb Corporation was the original developer completing construction

current owner is D&K Seascape Village LLC and is managed by Cypress Property Management. They have dedicated a lot of an inviting place for us all to enjoy.

Most important we want to thank all of you for making Seascape Village a success. Friends and neighbors please join us in celebrating 25 years! It is with your continued support we are here as “It takes a Village.”

And to celebrate, Seascape Village is presenting these for your entertainment and enjoyment.

Entertainment 1:30-2:30 — Show

2:00-4:30 — 3:00-5:00 — Live Music by local favorite, Hall Pass Also featured are local children’s rock bands from 2:30 – 3:00 between magic show and Hall Pass Enjoyment 1:00-3:00 — Cookie Making 4:00 — Pick up your very own baked cookie

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he other shops in Seascape Village will participate by hosting open houses to showcase their services and products.

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Aptos Chamber of Commerce Announces 2015 Awards

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lease join our 2015 individual and organization honorees at the Aptos Chamber Annual Dinner and Awards Night on Friday, October 30th, 2015 at the Seascape Beach Resort. Call (831) 688-1467 to make reservations.

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worked for Barack Obama and John Kerry’s presidential campaigns, the White Senate, Congressman Zach Friend Sam Farr and the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

With Obama for America ’08, Zach was a press secretary and spokesman in the battleand briefed Barack Obama, Joe Biden and other campaign principals and surrogates.

He has been quoted by MSNBC, CNN, ABC, CBS, National Public Radio, the LA Times, the Boston Globe, Politico,

Zach Friend 2nd District Supervisor

Christy Licker Caroline’s Thrift Shop

John Fuchs Properties

Post, and others.

In June of Grey Bears 2012, Zach was elected to the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors representing the 2nd District and was selected as Chair of the Board of Supervisors for 2014.

Previously, Zach was the Press Infor-

b r i n g i n g predictive Rio Del Mar policing to the Improvement department, a Association ematical model that helped Enhancement predict when Agricultural and where crime History Project would occur. In September of 2013 his book Robert “Bobby” On Message Salazar was published

by Turner Publishing and became an Amazon best seller for marketing books.

Zach has a Masters degree in Public

away in 2007 when she was 16. I struggled for a long time after her passing, and opening Caroline’s was my attempt to beyond my grief and move forward in a positive way.

We gave money

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serving our children with special needs to

Outstanding Achievement

Christy Licker Children’s Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, and Jacob’s Heart.

Last year, 2014, Caroline’s gifted those listed above (our Core Four) which

versity of California, Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz, California Police Department.

In addition to directing communications strategy and acting as the department’s spokesman, he analyzed crime statistics and enforcement strategies. This included

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Christy Licker

July of 2010 hoping to honor and celebrate the life of my daughter, Caroline, who passed

I am so proud to be a part of this community. We have only been successful because of the support we have received from donors, shoppers, and, most especially volunteers.

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Community News

Dominican Healing Spaces Initiative Underway

By Anastasia Elgina

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orman and Maureen Benito and the Monterey Peninsula Foundation have provided two lead gifts totaling

Initiative at Dominican Hospital. The Healing Courtyard’s Initiative will transform

healing journey.”

Phase I of the Healing Courtyard Initiative completes the Rehabilitation Garden and the Central Surgery Lounge, Courtyard, and Balcony. When all three phases of the Healing Courtyards are complete,

healing for patients and their families.

In September, Monterey Pen-

courtyards, each with its own unique environment, which will incorporate the local

Dominican Hospital’s Healing Courtyards Initiative. Their generous gift names the Monterey Peninsula Foundation Rehabilitation Garden. This is a matching grant so the Dominican Hospital Foundation is reaching out to the community for support.

Designed by physical, occupational and speech therapists, the Rehabilitation garden serves patients with strokes, brain or spinal surgery, head trauma, and joint replacements. Various types of pavement help patients navigate with walkers, wheelchairs and canes in real life environment.

Other features, such as a putting green, will be used to relearn balance.

Hospital Foundation in their new endeavor, especially the creation of a putting green designed for rehabilitation,” remarks Steve “As the host of both the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, and the Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach golf tournaments, it made sense for us to support this peutic use of golf will help patients on their

gardens and nature in hospital settings reduce stress levels, the need for pain medication, and result in shorter hospital stays.

And Maureen Benito has also decided to make a lead gift for this project. and Maureen Benito were rarely apart. lifelong Santa Cruz residents lived across from each other growing up.

“I was married at 18 to the love of together every day for 61 years,” says Maureen Benito.

And they were a full and happy 61 years. Norman started his career working for two funeral homes in Santa Cruz County, and later started his own. And it was truly a family business. Maureen and both Maureen and Norman’s parents as well as their son, Gary, who later went into the mortuary business also, helped to run the funeral home.

“A good, simple, happy life is what we had,” Maureen says.

But running Norman’s Family Chapel was just one part of the Benito family’s involvement in the community. Norman was actively involved with organizaMarconi club, and the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz, among others. He was Man S.C. Oldtimers. Norman was honored with

Norman and Maureen Benito

by President Barack Obama. He also served

on the board of the Dominican Hospital Foundation and on the Board of Fellows Dominican Hospital meant a great deal to both Norman and Maureen. In fact, the two were so close with the founding nuns that they helped the young couple by babysitting Gary when he was growing up.

“We go back years with the Dominican

Maureen. “We were very close with the nuns. It was like our second home.”

Maureen also has a deep history with Dominican as founder of the Guild along

In 2014 at the age of 82, Norman passed away, surrounded by his family. In order to pay tribute to his memory, Maureen pital’s Healing Courtyard’s Initiative.

Maureen’s gracious donation will name the Norman & Maureen Benito Central Surgery Courtyard.

In Maureen’s words, “I just want his memory to live on forever because he was such a good man and so fond of the hospital.

The Healing Courtyard’s Project is now actively raising funds for from community members and organizations to ensure that Dominican Hospital can complete the three phases of the Initiative.

There are many recognition opportunities “The Healing Courtyards Initiative

people who will utilize the spaces daily,” says Joe Burton, co-chair of the Healing

Plantronics.

“People really need that place inside the hospital to spend time by themselves or be with their families,” says Maureen.

“I think it’s important to give people that space, and I know Norman would really like that too.”

UC Davis Vet School Student Wins Jeannie Witmer Memorial Scholarship

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t was announced today that Amy McBirney, a current veterinary

Agri-Culture’s 2015 Jeannie Witmer Memorial Scholarship. The award is for a student (past or present) who has participated in the California High School Rodeo Association, District 4, or a California 4-H Horse 8 / October 1st 2015 / Aptos Times

program within the greater Bay Area.

Amy recently graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is currently in her first year at toward a doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine. After graduation she plans to move back to our area and work as an animal

veterinarian. Amy participated as teen leader in the San Martin 4-H Horse Program from 2004-2011. She attended Ann Sobrato High School in Morgan Hill.

Amy was born in Barbados and grew up on a dairy farm before

has always had a passion for working with animals. She has raised horses, dairy cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, rabbits, miniature donkeys, and more. She spends her vacation time working with veterinarians in the community “Witmer Scholarship” page 10

Amy McBirney

Agricultural History Project

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John Fuchs Properties

ll around great Business! John Fuchs, along with his wife Robin, have owned and operated John Fuchs Properties: Conand their talented staff collaborate closely with their clients to create new homes, remodels, and residential additions in Santa Cruz County.

Whether a large project or a small idea, clients honesty, and business principles. As confirmation, he was voted Best Builder in Santa Cruz County in 2010, 2011, and 2013.

Having lived here with his family for over 30 years, John is a very active member of the Aptos community.

Girls Golf Team. He and Robin have

Association. of Commerce, the History Museum, the Rio Del Mar Improvement Association, the Girls Scouts of the Central Coast and the Monte Foundation Fireworks.

(Shhh, don’t tell) been Santa Claus and Robin has been Mrs. Claus at the Aptos Tree Lighting Ceremonies and the annual Grey Bears Christmas Dinner. the board of The Advocates for the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. “For me, being a part of the Advocates is a wonderful privilege and an opportunity to give back to a Park and community that has offered me so much. It’s an honor to follow in the footsteps of so many who have done so much in the past. It’s my turn to help polish and protect this little gem of a Park that is right in our backyard!” biking. He serves as President on the board for Trips for Kids Santa Cruz, a volunteer organization that provides kids (ages 10-18) with everything they need mountain bike in the great outdoors, all at no cost to them. “Trips for Kids combines my interest in working with kids with the satisfaction, sense of accomplishment and biking. Trips for Kids has provided me an incredible opportunity to make a difference in young people’s lives who may be in search of healthier life-style choices.

I look forward to helping kids, one ride at a time. Happy trails!”

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he mission of the Agricultural History Project (AHP) honors and promotes knowledge about agriculture on the Central California Coast, both past and present. community awareness of the economic, cultural, and ethnic aspects of agriculture in the area.

History Project opened its doors to the public in May 2004. They accomplish their mission through active activities that help visitors farms and ranches on the We believe that knowledge of history provides us the ability to make better decisions about our future.

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Grey Bears

rey Bears improves the health and wellbeing of seniors through volunteerism and community participation. Grey Bears Vision is that all seniors live healthy, meaningful lives.

and respond to the challenges of aging Grey Bears Programs Distribute — The Brown Bag Program delivers bags of fresh produce and healthy staples to 4,500 seniors each week throughout Santa Cruz County.

Recycle & Repurpose — Collecting locally,

thousands of titles plus vinyl, DVD and books on tape/CD. Eat-Move-Learn — Grey Bears connects seniors and our community with annual luncheon events, weekly classes including chair yoga, computing and tech support, Spanish, Taiko drumming, cooking and regular Repair Cafés.

Compost — scraps from our brown bag program and daily lunches into high-quality compost for your garden, and we sell it dirt cheap.

Sustainability and Volunteerism —Grey Bears has been the recipient of many awards for volunteerism and our recycling and sustainability operations. Grey Bears volunteers donate 80,000 hours of service each year to make our programs successful.

Outstanding Achievement

Rio Del Mar Improvement Association

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he Rio Del Mar Improvement Association was organized by nine men in August

The Association strives to guard our community natural resources from overuse, pollution, ill-advised development, neglect and undue encroachment, protect community property values, investments, initiate and support a wide variety of improvement projects.

Our Association is managed by seven Directors who are elected by members to serve two-year terms. Members can be called upon to serve upon special committees when needed.

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Robert Salazar

his fall Robert “Bobby” Salazar will begin his 40th year at Aptos High School where he is the Head Custodian. had as an adult and he has been there ever since.

Thousands of students have come through AHS

Brown at 520 Alta Drive. Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Secretary of State

highly likely that every single Mariner who has attended the school

the second oldest Homeowners Association in the State of California. The Association is an organization of residents whose combined efforts contribute to the beauty and quality of life we so enjoy in our community of Rio Del Mar located between Highway 1, Monterey Bay, Seascape and Seacliff.

sionate, welcoming, hardworking, loyal, and of the highest integrity. Bobby goes out of his vidual or group.

AHS has been a community center since its inception and so many community members have benefitted from knowing Bobby. He volunteers and helps organizations such as the CHP, Aptos/La Selva Fire, Cabrillo College, and every athletic group there is in the area including the Aptos Sports Foundation. He greets everyone with a bellowing “Welcome to Aptos High!” His own kids came through Aptos High and now kids of former students who have known Bobby are coming through Aptos High as well. Bobby, also known as “The Mayor of Aptos” is a true gift to our community and a community hero.

Association has been a non-partisan voice in local government, administration, public works, law enforcement, education, water supply, parks and recreation, coastal management, planning and zoning, arbor disease management and landscaping.

Bobby Salazar

Grey Bears operates two recycling centers for the general public: on Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz (including e-waste and appliances using

turn broken glass into «sea glass for art and decorative applications.

Glean — pick fruit during harvest for the Brown Bag Program, and pick up and distribute «day old» groceries from 25 markets and bakeries.

Reuse —

donated computers, audio-video components, and other electronics for resale to the public and on eBay. The Chanticleer bookstore and Grey Bears Amazon.com bookstore feature

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Community News

Ninth Annual Be the Difference Awards Gala T he Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County and sponsors will celebrate the

honoring the individuals, groups, and volunteerism in Santa Cruz County. The event will take place at the Cocoanut Grove from 11:30-1:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct 16.

C o m m u n i t y members are invited to rsvp for the awards luncheon by visiting the Volunteer Center website at www.scvolun-

person. Individuals can rsvp and pay online or choose to pay at the event. To RSVP call the Volunteer Center at 831-427-5070.

Last year a sold out crowd of more than 300 individuals, community leaders and business representatives joined in honoring all local service champions.

This year 54 nominees will be honored honors. The Volunteer Center looks forward to celebrating each and every nominee as they have done for the past eight years. All

Agri-Culture President Steve Bontadelli stated, “There were several good applicants this year, I wish we could have given them all a scholarship.”

Bontadelli further stated, “Amy is an outstanding individual.

She has an amazing scholastic record, having never received any

a complimentary ticket to the event and are publicly acknowledged for their service.

“This event resonates with so many individuals and as such our pool of nominees and number of attendees has grown larger that has touched our lives in some way, big or small.

Awards provide the annual opportunity for the larger community to say thank you and to share the stories of our local change-makers. It is a powerful and touching event not to be missed,” states Volunteer The 50+ honorees come from every corner of the community supporting a myriad of causes. “The diversity of nominations we received is fabulous, with representation f rom every demographic and sector. These individuals and entities demonstrate that volunteers are at the heart of making our community a vital and vibrant place to live”, states Delaney.

To learn more about the awards and view past winners visit www.scvolunteercenter.org

grade lower than ‘A’, never even an ‘A-.’” Bontadelli further stated, “Amy is a well-rounded person who has participated in several organization including 4-H and FFA. She will be a great addition to our agriculture community when she returns from college.”

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park on McGregor Drive in Capitola,”

dation pays for. That’s what the Monte foundation does, donates money; it’s a charitable foundation and we are delighted we can help.” a program in which the customer can ask at checkout for 5% percent of their purchase to be designated to one of these institutions; the SPCA, the La Selva Beach Library, the Salesian Sisters (K-8 school, Corralitos) or Good Shepherd PreK-8 School in Santa Cruz. nerstone of the Monte family generosity.

“We believe in giving back to the community and having fun doing it. It’s been a tough time for small businesses like ours and those of my friends, but we are still here and we want the comhave given us over the years. It’s a way of

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at www.agri-culture.us.

‘Paying it Forward’ by giving back to the community and to young people to help them get a good start.”

So pack a snack, bring your beach or camping chair, bring a friend and/or your family and head for Capitola Beach, or the wharf, Capitola by the Sea and enjoy the wonder, awe and majesty of the Monte Foundation Fireworks itola on Sunday, October 11 forget the “Ooohs” and “Ahhhs” as you look skyward.

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Community News

PG&E Safety Tests used World’s Largest Sustainable Portable LNG Project SANTA CRUz — For the past couple between Rio Del Mar Blvd and Aptos Village has often been a matter of stop and

conducted by workers in orange jackets with red stop signs. In many places holes were dug in the streets with sheets of steel replacing the pavement.

Division Manager for Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties about the project, we learned that this wasn’t your ordinary every day “Dig ‘em up and lay ‘em down again” type of operation. We were actually in the middle of making history!

According to Morse this is, as far as is

PG&E’s LNG Team at the injection site in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Natural Gas/ Compressed Natural Gas (LNG/CNG) for this type of project. The LNG/CNG was trucked in huge con-

line in the county.

a gas injection point (shown in the Photos) near Felton. The purpose of all this was to

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pressure tests in the Santa Cruz region this summer, which required the company to take the region’s primary natural gas transmission line temporarily out of service.

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He will be giving demonstrations of blage during both weekends of Open Studios. And, for a small donation, you can participate by carving a stone of your own! onnie & Steven Barisof (#107): Working in clay, Bonnie & Steven Barisof are inspired by being part of the continuum of artist and craftsmen who have been developing this medium for thousands of years. They love the challenge and opportunity to come up with

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ichael Singer (#133): Inspired by form and line, great design of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau periods, and by the grain or edge shape of his materials, woodworker Michael Singer crafts furniture with a graphic element -the line of a leg, an inlay pattern, or a play Before taking on furniture making full time, Michael spent 20 years as a Marine Biologist, studying everything from

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bathroom, and storage solution design work. ames Aschbacher (#184): “Lit from

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whimsical view of the world, artist James Ashbacher’s inspiration arises from his own pencil doodlings. James promises that visitors to his Open Studio will leave “wearing a big smile and wanting to

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a Santa Cruz Arts Package, which includes a discounted stay, Open Studios Art Tour on-site restaurant.

Proceeds from the Guide and App sales support the Arts Council’s arts and arts education programs. Visit artscouncilsc. org/open-studios for more information and a list of where the Guide is sold.

Producer of the Open Studios Art Tour, Arts Council Santa Cruz County is a passionate supporter of the arts. They promote, connect, and invest in the arts in order to stimulate creativity and vibrancy across Santa Cruz County. artscouncilsc.org.

Aptos/La Selva Fire District Open House

Community Brief house, coloring/activity table, and Jr.

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he Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District invites all members of the community to attend our annual Open House on Sunday, Oct.

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Creek Water District and other representatives of public safety organizations in your community.

Fire Dog. Older visitors can learn more

techniques, as well as other helpful (and potentially lifesaving) information. tions, station and apparatus tours, and our special “Firehouse Chili” make this a really fun event for everyone!

We look forward to seeing you there!

IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE

10 YEARS OF SERVING OUR COMMUNITY We want to say THANK YOU!

Join us on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH for our

10th ANNIVERSARY SALE & BBQ! Stock up on pet and livestock supplies, with 15% to 40% OFF on over 1,000 items. Look for the Anniversary Sale Price Signs throughout the store!

(Hay products $1.50 OFF per bale).

BBQ starts at noon and continues until the food is gone!

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at the time of registering! See you there and

in for a day of entertainment for the entire family! Burritos are the featured meal at the Burrito Bash, but there will be a wide variety of food, craft beer, activities and fun!

The Best Burrito contestants include Cilantro’s D’La Colmena, Real Colima, Dee Dee’s Taqueria, Jardine’s San Juan Bautista and Ballestero’s Catering. These restaurants

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he best of the best burritos will be at the Burrito Bash at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds on Saturday,

contestant Entertainment his special Burrito Bash day will begin with the White Hawk Dancers at 10 a.m. followed at 11 a.m. by the amazing sounds of Mariachi California de Javier Vargas. Bring your beach chair and blanket to the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and spend the be on the main stage from noon until 4 p.m., so come prepared for an entire day of great dog

try each one so start early! In addition to the VIP judges voting on the Grand Champion your vote for the People’s Choice Award.

Small Dog Costume Contest ring your small dog best buddy and enter him/her in the Miniature Dog Costume Contest, which will begin at 2 p.m.

This contest is limited to dogs 15 lbs. and under. The judges may even add points if the owner and the dog wear the same costume design, so you won’t want to miss these

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Band in Santa Cruz” for the NINTH consecutive year. Their upbeat and positive music is infectious and you’ll enjoy an afternoon of feel-good fun with a hip blend of music that is irresistibly danceable!

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we have water. But we will have to limit the number of contestants to the FIRST 12 that register at the main gate. So come in

Volunteer Your Time to Change a Child’s Life

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worker to volunteer to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASA volunteers are everyday people, trained by CASA and then appointed by judges to advocate for the safety of children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Advocates are fully supported by works in the best interests of the child.

A CASA volunteer spends time with his or her child each week (2-4 hours on average), tional support while helping the child rebuild trust and self-esteem, as well as gathering information from everyone involved in the child’s case. Although there is a great need for bilingual and male volunteers, we always encourage people from all cultures and professions and of all ethnic and educational backgrounds to learn more.

For many children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their lives.

For many volunteers, CASA is a lifetribution in our community.

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he Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and the Rotary Club of

Burrito Bash! At the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.

This event will draw attendees from all over the Central Coast right here to our beautiful Pajaro Valley and will be a day of family fun for all ages. Live music by

eating competition, craft brews, and the best all-star burritos!

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Wednesday, October 14, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at CASA, 813 Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville Thursday, October 15, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at The Buttery, 702 Soquel Ave. in Santa Cruz Friday, October 16, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Aptos Tuesday, October 27, from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

2024 Freedom Blvd. in Freedom – December 1, Tuesday and Thursday eveLakes Church in Aptos.

Volunteers must attend one information session and complete a pre-training interview before starting training on October 27.

with a booth at the Burrito Bash! ritobash.com

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t’s time to put on our traveling shoes for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation! Presented by the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and Chamber Discoveries, Pompeii, Italy’s most famous and unique archeological site, which was frozen in time when it was covered in ash by the eruption

Coast, including Ravello, Minori, Positano, Capri and Sorrento.

Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture

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In order to maintain safe and uninterrupted gas service for more than 54,000

Gas (LNG/CNG) support program unparalleled in scope. Over the course of the project,

issues before they happen. The sections successfully passed the pressure tests.

Because the testing requires that the pipe be temporarily taken out of service, the use of LNG is one of the only ways to

that would allow you to circle the globe

the LNG/CNG team safely tested the system for 48 hours prior to relying upon it

Austin Hastings, senior manager for supervisors,

half million pounds of LNG into the system.

The LNG/CNG project provided customers with access to safe, reliable and hydrostatic pressure tests on the primary transmission pipeline serving the region.

Hydrostatic pressure testing is an industrystandard safety procedure that tests the strength of pipelines using pressurized

normal operating pressure. This enables

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safety work is conducted. However, unlike the normal delivery of natural gas through the transmission and distribution pipeline system, these resources must be safely transported via trailer to an injection site. During the Santa Cruz project, trailers made nearly constant deliveries to injection sites in the

of other customers directly with CNG resources during testing.

This critical safety project was completed without any disruption to customer’s natural gas service.

There you have it, sometimes making history can be inconvenient, but it’s almost over … we hope.

Community News

Fall Session of Performing Arts Classes CAPITOLA — tions, a learning organization designed for active adults interested in Performing Arts will conduct its 3rd Fall Session of classes, taught by well- known local artists.

The session runs 6 weeks from October 5 till November 13 at the Congregational

of decline to a new vision of continuous growth, happiness, and well being.” performing arts to bring positive energy to the

with Lila Salhov (Dancenter), Vocal Tech Celebrity Comedian, Richard Stockton heads the list of talented local teachers,

“Come and engage in the playful Co-Founder. We transform attitudes towards aging from the traditional image

mission is to contribute to the arts and the community by making theatre more accessible to older artists and audiences. They educate and celebrate the talents of seniors who participate in theatre arts.

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Community News

20,000 Gently Used (and very cheap) Books

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he Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries will hold its Fall Book Sale on Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24 at the Santa Cruz Civic Center at 307 Church St. Friday evening is a preview for Friends members from 5 - 8 pm, and the sale opens to the public on Saturday at 10 am and runs until 4 pm.

With more than 20,000 books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks to choose from, it is one of the biggest used books sales on the central coast. It’s also one of the oldest, going back to before the Downtown library

category is represented: novels, children’s, cooking, gardening, travel, politics, biography, history, self-help… All books are in “gently used” condition. Additionally on Saturday shoppers can have lunch at

Their innovative workshops have a dramatic impact on a wide range of communities. Their theatre based programs range from empowering students through storytelling, to helping seniors reclaim their dignity with

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Ate3One and Penny Ice Creamery, who will be set up just outside the Civic. lovers and professional book dealers. Volunteer Kathy Normadin said, “The book sales are a real ‘happening.’ So many people in our community come out and it is inspiring to see how many people still love to read.”

The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public

HomeSpace Furniture

ANNIVERSARY SALE ALL MONTH LONG DURING OCTOBER

Save 5% on total sales up to $1000* Save 10% on total sales between $1000 & $3000* Save 15% on total sales over $3000* *Sales must occur on a single visit to qualify for the discount.

Excludes Ekornes Stressless® and consignment art.

whose members support the county library system through fundraising, volunteer services and advocacy.

Proceeds from the Fall Book Sale will pay for books, materials and programs at the 10 library branches of Aptos, Branciforte, Boulder Creek, Capitola, Downtown, and Scotts Valley, as well as the Bookmobile.

NextStage Productions uses the performing arts to bring positive energy to the way people view or experience aging. Their mission is to contribute to the arts and the more accessible to older artists and audiences. They educate and celebrate the talents of seniors who participate in theatre arts.

2701 41st Avenue | Soquel, CA 95073 (831) 475-3200 Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 6:00 | Sunday 11:00 - 5:00

www.homespacesc.com

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Business Profile

APTOS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY

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Santee, attended local schools and graduated with a Business Admin-

His family is and building As he readily the business.”

the well-known landscape supply company owners. admits, he was “born into He says he had the biggest

Married to a beautiful Brazilian woman, Ana, they are raising three young children.

Their kids are now the fourth generation dad Rick Santee of Central Home Supply proudly says. In fact, his son Ryan, age 10, has his own mini rock outlet in the store, and younger brother Luke, age 6, and sister Sophia, age 5, are the assistants. All three kids enjoy riding their little kiddie tractor outside the front door, and in fact, any kid that comes into the store can ride on it.

nine years and has 14 employees. He looks upon it as fun — making sure everything runs smoothly — and looks at troubling situations as challenges, not problems. To help him with this “fun,” he has recently hired Kasey Milligan as his store manager.

Kasey, also a local family man, is known to many from Antolini Rockery where he worked for a long time. He has scape construction business and worked himself “from the ground up” as one of the yard guys learning to drive forklifts and loaders at Antolini’s.

Aptos Landscape Supply is located on the site of the former Cabrillo Sand & Gravel

sign on Freedom Boulevard that represents the new company logo.

The massive sign is hard to miss and is sure to be a new landmark.

Weather forecasters are predicting a very severe winter this year. to look around their property and see what they may need to protect their homes in the event the weather forecasters are correct. In order to be prepared, Aptos Landscape Supply is stocked up on everything needed to get through the winter safely. They have two

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conventional gunnysack style and the “snake bag” style. The snake bag is a tube 4” in diameter and 3’ in length. Both styles are used to divert water away from unwanted places.

They also have erosion control mats, erosion control seeds, French drains, jute netting, straw wattles, wood stakes, ground staples, drain pipe, gabion rock, silt fencing,

stop, and more materials to help get

area. Want to place some large boulders throughout the landscape on your

advise you on how best to control the erosion on your property. If necessary, they can refer clients to professionals in

Supply can deliver them with a truck and forklift them right to the spot where you want them!

This is a local, family owned company

erosion control issues.

The store also has the largest supply of topsoil, amendments, mulches and top stone, boulders, wall rock, thin veneer, slate, interlocking pavers, retaining wall systems, brick, block, synthetic lawns, concrete, mortar, tools and many more items. Check out their website, www.aptoslandscapesupply.com for a complete list of what they carry. deliver to anywhere in the entire bay

service. Getting the right materials for the job, on time, and with the lowest prices around is their standard operating practice.

Aptos Landscape Supply is located at

ORTHODONTICS NANCY M. LEUNG, D.D.S., M.S.

Specialist in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

Now Accepting New Patients!

Initial Exam Complimentary Aptos Office 9515 Soquel Drive, Ste: 103 Aptos, CA 95003 831-685-2800 Conveniently located next to Aptos Junior High

Also in Watsonville 56 Penny Lane, Ste: B Watsonville, CA 95076 831-722-5022

www.SmileCrewOrtho.com

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Community News

Samper Fourth Grade Open House A

s part of the Santa Cruz County College Commitment (S4C), Cabrillo College announced that on Saturday, October 17 it would host fourth grade students and their families from across Santa Cruz County for the Samper Fourth Grade Open House. The event the Cabrillo College Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos.

The S4C Samper Fourth Grade Open House is a half-day event featuring educational activities and programs throughout the College. The event is designed to

students have the opportunity to try out various instruments about and can sample ice cream made with liquid nitrogen

who attend will receive a free Minion that they can walk through the process of enrolling at Cabrillo have fun, hands on activities planned for the students and their families.

Free transportation will be provided

the County to college life and to help the students set goals for continuing their education beyond high school. year that Cabrillo College has hosted fourth graders from across Santa Cruz County. This year’s parents and family members the opportunity to attend along with their fourth graders. The event will feature interactive workshops and displays including the following, among many others: handprint like the one done at Cabrillo College that was featured on NBC’s The Today Show

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shuttles will pick up at two locations, the Cabrillo Watsonville Center at 318 sonville. Buses will depart both locations at 8:40 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. to come to Cabrillo College. The last buses will depart Cabrillo College at 1:15 p.m. transportation.

Cabrillo College and S4C Samper 4th Grade Open House Saturday, October 17

College Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos Open and free of charge to all County 4th Graders and their families (children must be accompanied by an adult) The Santa Cruz County College Commitment (S4C) is a historic, countywide partnership comprised of public education institutions including all K-12 School Dis-

the college readiness and success of every student in Santa Cruz County.

or online at www.cabrillo.edu

Aptos High School Scoreboard Football Coach Randy Blankenship Palma 24 – Aptos 13 (Sept 25, Away) Aptos Stats — Rush: 24-172, Pass: 172, Comp-Att-Int 18-24-2, Fumbles-Lost 3-3 Aptos Scoring – Jack Wolf 5 yd run, (PAT Desmond Mendoza) 3rd Q, jack Harris 2 yd pass from Gavin Glaum, (Failed PAT) 4th Q Bellarmine 35 – Aptos 7 (Sep 18 – Hm) Aptos Stats – 16 First Downs, Rush: 40-341, Pass: 42, Comp-Att-Int 2-5-0, Fumbles-Lost 2-1, Penalties-yds 6-65 Aptos Scoring – Gavin Glaum 1 yd run, (PAT Desmond Mendoza) 2nd Q

Water Polo San Benito 11 – Aptos 9 (Sept 22, Away*) he Mariners rallied after falling behind 7-0, but could not quite catch up, getting as close as 8-7 after three quarters. The

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3 goals, 2 assists; Skylar Poulos: 2 goals; Desiree Guzman: 7 saves Santa Cruz 8 – Aptos 7 (Sept 21, Hm*) igh scorer for the Mariners was Keagan Lee with three goals. Desiree Guzman kept her team in the game with seven saves.

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Coach Cody Gilbert Aptos 10 – Palma 4 (Sept 22, Hm*) Santa Cruz 15 – Aptos 9 (Sept 21, Away*) Salinas 12 – Aptos 5 (Sept 15, Away*)

Girls Volleyball Coach Lucas Bol (Sept 24, Hm*) (Sept 22, Away*) (Sep 17, Hm*) (Sept 16, Hm)

Girls Varsity Golf Coach Bill Tsudama Aptos def San Lorenzo Valley

Local Sports

Aptos Scoring — Amanda Fort – 37 (Medalist), Maya Capurro – 42, Megan Riccabona – 48, Gianna Marinshaw – 54 Santa Cruz def Aptos Aptos Scoring — – 40, Maya Capurro Frosch – 48, Gianna Marinshaw – 53 Aptos Times / October 1st 2015 / 23

Featured Columnist

Cutting Edge Pain Relief for your Pet: Laser Therapy

By Katie Volat

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f you want the best for your pet, you should look into

options available. It is revolutionizing how veterinarians treat a variety of conditions as it is non-invasive, drug-free, and non-surgical.

Laser can be used as a sole therapy or it can enhance traditional treatments without adding risk. It has a wide variety of uses, ranging from treating simple skin wounds to severe, chronic arthritis. Pets are generally comfortable with the treatment as it does not require anesthesia, sedation, or restraint. It can be used in pets of all ages to provide pain

The laser used to treat pets is called a Class IV therapeutic laser. It works by delivering a beam of light into tissue without damaging it. Laser light energy triggers

a biological response called “photo-bio-modulation.”

The laser beam transmits through a hand piece that feel a soothing, warming sensation as the hand piece massages the area. Some conditions can even be treated without directly touching the skin. Most treatments can The entire treatment is quick, non-invasive and stress the process.

Dramatic improvements and faster recoveries are now the norm for patients due to the addition of laser therapy. leg was placed in a cast after surgery was done to repair on the broken leg while wearing the cast. Laser therapy was used to treat the skin infection and speed healing of the fracture. Without laser therapy, this type of infection would have taken several weeks to resolve. With laser therapy and antibiotics, it resolved within days. Faster healing resulted in less discomfort and pain for the cat, as

this young cat and his family.

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District Approved Water Purchases Will Help, But Not Solve, Mid County Water Shortage

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he Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors recently approved a Cooperative Water Transfer and Purchase Agreement with the agreement provides that the City may sell water to the District from rights sources. While the agreement is not about purchasing a large amount of water, it will help us reduce pumping to safeguard our limited groundwater supply.

To ensure that the City’s supply, residents, and endangered species are not and conditions that will dictate whether or not water is available to sell to the District each year, including: operating

under,

any

mandatory

recharge (injecting river water directly aquatic resources that meet regulatory requirements

of these requirements, so the latory compliance requirements manner.

What this agreement is: tions of the City receiving any water in return at a future date. is only able to sell the District water from its north coast sources, not from the San Lorenzo River, and only after satisfying the conditions above.

Water Shortage Contingency Plan spilling, or if not spilling is projected to be full by April 1 of the water year during which water will be provided to the District 24 / October 1st 2015 / Aptos Times

future to achieve passive ‘in-lieu’ recharge (where the District would use river water and reduce pumping from its production wells) or active

pilot test, the agencies can collect operational and water quality data to evaluate if a longer-term project is feasible.

At its core, this agreement is just a transaction that will allow the District to rest some of our wells and recharge the aquifers on a limited year-to-year basis, but the possibility of a long term, large scale, in-lieu or active recharge program in the future that could meet a larger portion of our supply shortfall and address the City’s needs for supplemental water during droughts. This agreement is an important step toward the kind of regional colwill be necessary to achieve a sustainable groundwater basin, but it’s important for our customers to recognize what the shortcomings of this potential near-term water purchase are as well.

What this agreement is not: included in the contract and climate

variability, there is no guarantee when or how much water the District could actually receive in any given year. received in this transaction will help make up a small part of the annual shortfall, but an additional, droughtproof supply is still needed in order to reduce pumping to a sustainable level and prevent seawater intrusion from moving more inland.

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Golden Goals Community Celebration & Auction Fundraiser J

oin the many supporters to celebrate Aztecas’ inspiring successes and

and anger management at soccer practices, games, and team meetings

great local food, drink and live music while socializing and bidding on a huge variety of auction items to benefit the

Probation Help — Aztecas are actively engaged in soccer practices/ games during (high-crime) evenings and weekends year-round; probation violations decrease dramatically. munity Service — Aztecas youth and families participate in many classes/events (gang interventions, health classes, field trips). Mentors and coaches promote transitions to college, vocational training and jobs, and participate with Aztecas in service activities that ‘give back’ to the community.

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of a healthy solution that reclaims the lives of at-risk youth. works directly with young Latino males (aged 13-20) referred to the program due to gang affiliations, violent lifestyles or a high risk of developing them. Most are already probationers, but about 15% are from local school districts and the local and peer mentors are Pajaro Valley residents, primarily from south Santa Cruz low-income families.

The core program is a competitive soccer program for at-risk Latino youth in Watsonville and the Pajaro Valley. In 2015-16, Aztecas’ growing program will enroll at least 50 participants, aged 13-20, in year-round indoor and outdoor soccer practices and games.

Aztecas’ top-level competitive soccer training creates the structure around which they provide counseling, healthy lifestyle choices, career support, and educational activities to replace gang behaviors.

They promote positive career choices and nonviolent community engagement for our soccer players.

Their youth learn to identify as Aztecas — i.e. successful soccer players and athletes — instead of ticipant is provided with: A team — Opposing gang members play together, as teammates, on every Aztecas team.

Counseling, Life Skills — Mentored by older peers and adults, Aztecas learn

violence and poverty in Santa Cruz County and the Pajaro Valley. The players

with community.

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train and encourage youth several hours each week, individually and in team play.

Deputy Probation Officer Gina Program in 2008 for Latino juvenile probationers who affiliate with both As an adolescent raised in a gang family in Watsonville, intervals of homelessness and domestic violence while witnessing most of her siblings become involved in the criminal justice system.

Gina avoided gang involvement by playing soccer in high school.

She learned selfesteem and a more positive life path that ultimately motivated her to reach out and help her community’s most at-risk youth. Ms. Gina’s tough upbringing — and the origins of the Aztecas — is described in

uses soccer to reclaim the lives of at-risk Latino youth who struggle with gangs,

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The Book Bag

By Robert Francis

An array of children’s picture books …

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Halloween

No Halloween is complete without a visit to a haunted house. As you check

A Lift-the-Flap Book

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reader. The child will be chall e n g e d to help M i c k e y look for sweet treats or characters in four two- page spreads.

First, there is a Halloween Parade and wearing each costume. Then it is trick-ortreat time and you will accompany Mickey and his friends as they go around with their goody bags.

In this instance a list of ten special goodies (cupcakes, chocolate bars, etc.) is provided and you’ll have to look behind

prises, plus you’ll be looking for various shapes from a circle to a triangle.

Finally, the book wraps up with a party at the clubhouse and you’ll share in the fun here along with all the Disney characters.

book, but after that this colorful celebration of Halloween should keep a three or four year old busy for quite some time.

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can carve it, Sylvie Ann must somehow get it home.

The little girl decides the best course of action is to roll the large pumpkin and that works until she way. Before you can say “jacko-lantern”, the pumpkin rolls down the slope scaring the farm animals and upending a man carrying a bucket of whitewash.

After she apologizes for the mayhem the run-away pumpkin causes, Sylvie Ann gets on with the task of carving the pumpkin and setting it out for the neighbors to see.

And, when Halloween is over the cute little girl collects the pumpkin’s seeds to plant the following year.

A gentle story with attractive illustrations, “Pumpkin Moonshine” will be a book you’ll want to share each year with family members. This sturdy board book “classic” edition will stand the test of time and heavy use.

Ghost in the House A Lift-the-Flap Book

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Page through the book and you’ll

band. In other instances you’ll need to give C3PO a new body, draw in the skyline for Coruscant and add wings to Darth Vader’s This is one activity book that lets the child use his or her imagination even though some guidance is provided. If you need a rainy day activity book or a book to eat up some time when traveling, this is the one you’ll want to purchase. It will keep the child busy for a couple of hours.

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he simple rhyme of this book’s narrative makes it ideal for reading aloud and the Halloween theme is very timely.

A little ghost slips through w h a t appears to be an empty house and each sound it hears means the reader will have to investigate

mall children love to take rides and as you page through this picture book you’ll see how many choices they have. Besides the usual modes of transportation like a bike, car, train, and boat, there’s a horse and sleigh.

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A mummy, orange monster, skeleton of the house, but the biggest surprise awaits the group when a light pops on to reveal another inhabitant of the house.

Besides a not too scary story, this book allows the youngster to practice counting

enough to survive constant wear, which is important because this will be a very popular book around Halloween!

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But when all is said and done, the best way of getting around is on a city bus.

Of course, the author of this book lives in London where everyone relies on the bus system. read aloud, the reason this book will attract young readers is because the illustrations feature a variety of ways of getting around.

Little boys and girls too, for that matter, love looking at pictures of various vehicles and that’s what this book provides.

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SID’S SMOKEHOUSE IN APTOS

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BBQ, Wood Fired Pizza, or great burgers, Sid’s Smokehouse is the place.

it’s for lunch, dinner, or for Happy Hour!

Sid’s Smokehouse is in Aptos, not far from Capitola, about halfway between Santa Cruz and Watsonville adjacent to Soquel Dr. Aptos.

And where else can you have BBQ for lunch, or even Sid’s Cheese Steak with a But Sid’s is more than a place to get good BBQ, it’s the place to go for Monday, Thursday or Sunday football! To see the World Series! To watch College football on Saturdays! Meet your friends of sports of any kind, at any time on their seven HD screens. Also throughout the football Brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Chef Samy’s secret for preparing the finest in BBQ for you is “Slow and Low.” He starts by selecting high quality meats and then applies his own secret blend of spices. The meat is fully smoked for 12-16 hours and the smoker is loaded several times per day to ensure you are

served the juiciest BBQ possible. Just try Sid’s Beef Brisket, St. Louis Style Spare Ribs, Chicken or Pork because all are smoked using local oak, almond and fruit woods.

Sid’s half-pound burgers and BBQ sandwiches come in a selection of combinations and styles from the Bulldog Burger (half beef and half bacon) to the House Smoked Reuben with its house smoked pastrami, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese. Then there are Sid’s fantastic sides like Smokehouse Beans, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Sid’s Homemade Coleslaw with Fuji Apples and cilantro.

It takes another whole page of Sid’s menu to show you the variety of 14” Wood Fired Pizzas with the perfect crispy crust and gourmet toppings including their smoked meats, cheeses and fresh produce. Sid’s pizza’s run from “The Greek” to (surprise!) the “Smokehouse” with chicken and bacon. This page of their menu also shows a treat we’ve never seen before, “Wood Fired Mac Bowls.” These range from the traditional pasta and cheese “Cheesy Mac” to a “Chicken Pesto Mac” and (surprise again!) the “BBQ Mac.” And here is the best surprise, all this can be catered for your family or

meet friends, watch sports and have a great meal for dinner or lunch.

Owner John Siddall and Chef Samy are both devoted to making sure that Sid’s is the place “Where they’re always glad you came!”

Jenny, has been catering corporate and family events, including weddings and reunions for years. Sid’s is also is very active in the community supporting local charities such as Second Harvest, the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group and local school fundraisers.

How many places do you know that

a fantastic rotating selection of beer and wine from West Coast breweries and vineyards!

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Community Calendar

Aptos Chamber of Commerce Saturday October 3

Aptos History Museum Event

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CASA Orientations to Become and Thursdays Co-dependents Anonymous Advocates for Children

Anonymous CASA empowers volunteers to Co-dependents is a 12-step group for people who want healthy relationships foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected.

More info www.casaofsantacruz.org

he Dragon’s Lair Home Tour.

Join us to see this fascinating home resplendent with Arts and Crafts era metal work form the Otar Studios at the height of their First Mondays creativity and popularity.

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October Breakfast

and self esteem. Weekly meetings First Tuesdays each month are offered free of charge in Santa Tail Wagging World Cruz and Watsonville. of Dog Ownership For a schedule and more

Second and Fourth Mondays

Third Wednesdays

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Zazen instruction First Tues. of each month at 6:30pm.

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When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge for the entire Feldrenkrais Awareness family. In this ongoing support Through Movement® group, we will share stories, Non-Members learn tools for coping and receive support from people who care. historic Sand Rock Farm Bed

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Join Nar-Anon, a world wide fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who have been affected by someone else’s addiction. Three month of the year as part of the Mahalo Monday Program. meetings are now being held in Santa Cruz County, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. p.m. – close. Happy Hour: Tuesday – For a meeting near you call saveyoursanity@aol.com

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and it works. Last year it places 126 of its members in jobs, and we can help you too. Ongoing workshops will cover resume writing, communication, and interview skills.

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moving as they heighten your self-awareness. First class is free for new students. Pre-registration is required.

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WomenCARE Support Group

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skills in a friendly, supportive environment with Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters. Open to all levels.

and hope at a weekly meeting. driveway and turn right at the Find meetings at www.naranon.org

Clutterers Anonymous

agencies that Second Harvest support.

B12 Fridays Big Book and OA Literature Study

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11th and ongoing from then he Aptos Market, with over on.

80 vendors, is open year Second and Fourth Thursdays round, with the best selections of fresh foods. In addition, family net Cabrillo Host Lions Club activities, music, cooking demos by professional chefs, gardening workshops, seasonal fairs and Santa Cruz/ Monterey Bay Branch ublic is invited to all programs. events are a part of the market.

Contact President Jess Allen 831ADHD Support Group Meetings 684-2721 or Past President Barbara Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market Chamberlain at 831-688-3356 for meeting/dinner reservations or pen Support meetings information or visit on second Wednesday. www.cabrillohostlions.org.

Adult Only meetings on fourth Third Sundays Wednesday.

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to up level your look and up level Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in an entertaining create a great look without and easy-to-understand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion. eetings are open to the public and the location alternates edu between the City of Santa Cruz Aptos Police Community Room, and peakers helping speakers get the Soquel Creek Water District gigs.

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he first step to becoming a foster and/or adoptive parent is to attend orientation.

The orientation is designed to review the child welfare system and to give you a chance to have your question answered by child welfare staff.

Scotts Valley Nar-Anon Family Group

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Overeaters Anonymous

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oin us for the October breakfast Mondays acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this meeting. Our guest speaker Meal Solution Mondays group is for caregivers and family will be Assembly Member Mark members of people with Alzheimers Stone. Bring your business cards ASA (Court Appointed and promotional material so you Special Advocates) needs can network with other chamber et fresh ideas for easy-to-prepare, McBurney volunteers, 3-5 hours per week, and community members who to provide support, guidance, attend. entrees from a member of the New and a powerful voice in court Leaf Community Markets culinary Tuesdays for children who have been Felton’s Farmer Market! removed from their homes every Monday, ranging from meat because of abuse or neglect. dishes, to gluten-free, to vegan. hrough Spring, Summer and Featured recipes are posted on Fall, the main drag along Tuesday October 13 bilingual folks especially bustle of farmers and food artisans encouraged.

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First Tuesdays and

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

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TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

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from beginners to more advanced. We’re here to help you discover your voice and welcome!

Follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/AptosNoonToast-

Fourth Thursdays each month

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eetings led by Commander Chuck Woodson. New members welcome!

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ll are welcome to the Aptos Toastmasters Open House.

Join us to hear speeches and impromptu table topics while savoring a few goodies!

Announcements Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony

Arts and Entertainment Capitola Twilight Concerts

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Thursdays

Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance

he SV library will have on display artwork created by the residents at Brookdale Scotts quare dancing! Try it, you’ll Valley. Residents artwork created like it! Friendship put to music, under the guidance of Ageless Art event is family friendly. Classes Volunteer Gloria Daniels will be Don Benson

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atmosphere, free parking. Open to the public-singles welcome!

Second Sundays Each Month

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Adult Mixed Level Hip Hop ome and dance for the love of Modern Square Dancing Class movement and learn the principles of culture of contemporary all (831) 726-7053 or e-mail hip hop. This class will awaken caller4u@razzolink.com for your inner attitude with loud, heart-pumping beats and dramatic more information! choreography.

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his is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful titchers-by-the-Sea, meal from the Star Bene the local chapter of the Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy America, holds meetings open the ambiance of Argentina and to the public each month. No join us in a social tango dance admission fees. to music from the Golden Age of Tango.

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Full snack bar available. First Tuesday of each month is special Join us!

The Big Trees Scottish Gathering and Highland Games

sculptures, music and dancing in the streets.

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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

you care about in mind as you shop ‘til you drop because this is a great time to stock up on

loved at all. Or something like that.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

along, and there will be some surprises along the way, so brace yourself! Take care of your major responsibilities as you move through the month, then use your down time for something with a sense of wonder as you approach Halloween, which makes it so fun to hang out with kids (or at least people who are kids at heart).

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Sure, as the month begins you’d admit to being slightly obsessed with an A-list celeb, but it’s

work on the later in October, and although you don’t do what you do in order to be thanked,

Aries (March 21-April 20) petitive edge you need to really succeed over your competitors as the month moves on, so if you’ve been waiting for ‘the right time,’ this is it. Keep an ear out for gossip if your status changes later in the month, because people love to speculate even if they don’t know the whole sayers better watch their backs.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

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Don’t let yourself fade into the wallpaper as the month begins; come out of your shell and let your

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October, and romance can be part of the equation if you aren’t otherwise attached. Long-distance imaginative mood as the end of the month approaches, and some of your best ideas come from deep within your consciousness. Pay close attention to strange dreams and hunches on these days.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

you. The more you stay on target, the more goals you’re able to reach. There are a lot of busybodies who want to get up in your business as the month moves on, but remember that you control who has access to your private information. If you have a bad feeling about something or someone, listen to your gut. The unfamiliar is appealing later in the month, but when you aren’t always as cut and dried as they appear to be.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

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the disappointment you’ll be back to your old self in no time. And then everybody better watch out!

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your follow-through just isn’t there. Take a nap or at least sit out for a while until you regain your focus.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

intuition takes you down some pretty interesting paths. Why turn right when everything in

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Practicing ‘out with the old and in with the new’ isn’t easy as the month begins, but you’re do just about anything to get to the bottom of a mystery mid-month, but stop short of crossing wondering about where a new relationship will lead as October continues, but if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Anything worth having is worth working for.

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Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

Stitchers By The Sea Meetings

Friday October 16 Saturday October 17

eymour Marine Discovery Center United Nations Dat Celebration presents a public lecture from a of Santa Cruz County marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Topics are presented presents its annual observance in an entertaining and easy-tounderstand format, with up-to-date Nations Day in Downtown Santa Cruz. photos, video, and discussion.

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as the week continues, which is actually a good thing. Someone calls on you to make some solid commitments mid-month, but you don’t want to be tied down. Give yourself a few days before making

in the month, which is why it’s a good idea to make a note of your parking spot or to write out an actual paper shopping list. It really helps you out to have one less thing to remember.

antiques and unique items. Come and check it out! Browse through a wide assortment of treasures Saturday October 24 including books and photographs, Beach Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off vintage jewelry, clothing, glass ring your appetite and join and ceramic collectibles, vintage the fun as professional and hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original amateur chefs compete for the title artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot! of Best Chili at the Boardwalk’s Annual contest. A portion of the proceeds from tasting kit sales will Facebook.

Science Sunday

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

being put on a pedestal. Try not to let them see you sweat, though, even if it gets to be too

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athletics, highland dance, bagpipe bands, fiddlers, live music on two stages, traditional food and ale, living history, Celtic marketplace and more. Sponsored by the International Clan MacFarlane Society & Highland Rogue

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trees. What can you do to prepare and what is the County doing ahead First, we are hosting two community meetings, one in partnership with the City of Watsonville, to provide tips and resources to help you prepare and stay safe. Public

answer your questions and provide tips.

Watsonville: October 5 at 6 p.m., Civic Plaza Community Room 275 Main St., Suite 400 Aptos: October 13 at 6:30 p.m., Rio Sands Hotel116 Aptos Beach Dr. County Public Works has been and brush clearing in advance of the winter, has applied for federal grants to help provide sandbags, joined with other local Public Works, Public Safety agencies, the Red Cross and

and more.

The local County Fire Chiefs Association and County Law

free up emergency responders for more pressing issues.

tips: ensure they help with road hazards and maintaining access.

But all of us have a role to play in winterizing our homes and staying safe during the rains. Anything we do to keep our homes safe will help

Clear drains, rain gutters and downspouts of debris; already have it, check your policy to make sure you have enough coverage; Make copies of all your important documents and make sure the originals are stored safely somewhere outside of your home; Take photos of your possessions (furniture, collectibles, electronics) in case you need them for an insurance claim.

Build an emergency kit with baby items and medicines (if needed) Keep your pets indoors if possible during heavy rain events In large storm events, it is possible that residents will need to be prepared to be without power or even can be purchased through the Red Cross (462-2881 for Red Cross information on preparedness) or at many local stores.

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Another successful laser patient was an older dog with severe arthritis.

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was used to treat his painful hips and knees. Over the course of several treatments, he was walking more comfortably and he could get up faster from a sitting position. He is now receiving regular laser therapy sessions to keep him comfortable and allow him to go on the walks that he loves.

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osie is ready to come indoors and would like nothing more than a warm lap to curl up in. She’s quite the cuddler and prefers the company of people. She has lived with children and dogs and does well with both. Rosie was an outdoor dog in her prior life and housetraining will be needed, since she hasn’t had the basics. She’ll want to please whoever gives her love and attention and consistency with positive training methods will be important with this little one.

Cats and dogs often have painful cavities, tooth abscesses, and gum disease. The use of laser therapy in addition to pain medications for patients after dental procedures has shown to mation, and provide pain relief. it will certainly become a more common treatment option. Talk to your veterinarian to see if laser therapy is appropriate for your pet. Capitola Veterinary Hospital is one of the few progressive animal hospitals that provide custom laser therapy treatment plans for cats and dogs in the Santa Cruz area. Call (831) 476-7387 for more information.

a void by allowing us to treat these dental issues in a new way: non-invasively. The laser can be used several inches from your pet’s mouth to provide pain relief. This is a very nice alternative for a pet that may be too painful or reluctant to allow handling.

Laser therapy has so many uses for so many acute and chronic conditions that

healthy.

To adopt your new friend, come to Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter 2200 7th Ave, Santa Cruz scanimalshelter.org.

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: Santa Cruz Location – 2200 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday & Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Watsonville Location – 580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076

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