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Aptos Junior High Public Art Club Brings Mosaic to Soquel Drive There is an African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.� Aptos Junior High School art teacher Susan Megordan and Aptos resident Denise Elerick now know it also takes a village to create a community art project.

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Aptos Jr High’s Carol Roe Retiring

‘Bye Bye Birdie’ at Aptos High Coming to the Aptos High Performing Arts Center: Bye Bye Birdie, A Musical Comedy, with a Book by Mike Stewart, Music by Charles Strouse, and Lyrics

by Lee Adams. The production features a cast and crew of more than 50 Aptos High students and a live 20-piece orchestra, made up of volunteer community

members and students, under the direction of Terrel Eaton.

The story is loosely based on the teen-aged hysteria that ensued in 1958 when Elvis Presley enlisted in the Army; Conrad Birdie’s name was inspired by 1950s music icon Conway Twitty. ... continued on page 4

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Carol Roe, endeared at Aptos Junior High School as our “Queen,� will sadly be stepping down from her throne and relinquishing her crown on May 2, 2016.

She has successfully held Manager for 36 years and was Athletic Director for 7 of those years.

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Cover ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ at Aptos High 4 5 6 7 8 9

Community News

Aptos Jr. High Public Art Club Brings Mosaic to Soquel Drive by Jessica Johnson Thirteenth Annual ‘Day on the Farm’ years to leave by Linda Waddle National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon

10 19 SC Symphony Hires New Exec. Director 23 kemia and Lymphoma Society Fundraiser 24

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Wonder of Words 12 Future Goals 14

Kids Camps

Business Profile 18 Capitola’s Wharf house Restaurant by Noel Smith

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Featured Columnists 20 Understanding State and Local Transportation Funding Proposals by Zach Friend 22 The Creative Life by Jessica Johnson – Interview with Janas Durkee 26 Book Bag by Robert Francis – New Riveting Action and Suspense...

27 Seniors in Action by CJ – Grey Bears Don’t Hibernate 30

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“Bye Bye Birdie” from page 1 The music is infectious with such memorable tunes as “Put on A Happy Face,” “Honestly Sincere”, “Got A Lot of Living to Do”, “The Telephone Hour”, and “Rosie”, among many others. The Broadway production opened on April 14, 1960 with the original cast that included Dyke, Chita Rivera, Paul Lynde, Dick Gautier, Susan Watson, Kay Medford and Charles Nelson Reilly.

The Aptos HS cast features seniors Joshua Westgate and Isabel Crossen as juniors Savannah Smith and Jacob Bayani tackling the roles of Kim MacAfee and Conrad Birdie. Playing Mae Peterson,

put on stage, is sophomore Bella McCord.

Rounding out the lead roles are Samuel

Community Briefs

April Second Saturday on the Farm Agricultural History Project Center & Museum ring your family, friends and your neighbors to the Agricultural History Project’s Second Saturday event is like taking a step back in time.

This month we want you to

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Make and decorate your own is in the air, the perfect time to plant a seed full afternoon of kites and seed planting at April’s Second Saturday on the Farm.

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The production crew is led by Stage and Technical Director Jackson Meduri link on the Aptos HS homepage at www.

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Ticket prices: Adults: $12, Students under: $8 Performance dates/times: April 8*, 9, 14, 15, 16 at 7 p.m. and April 10 at 2 p.m. *Note: All seats on opening night, April 8, are just $6!

There will be tractor driving, wooden cow milking and the old-fashioned water pump for kids to experience the good ol’ days of life on the farm. You’ll even go on an old-fashioned hay wagon ride.

Kids will enjoy holding soft bunnies and

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Community News

Aptos Jr High Public Art Club Brings Mosaic to Soquel Drive

By Jessica Johnson

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here is an African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.”

Aptos Junior High School art teacher Susan Megordan and Aptos resident Denise Elerick now know it also takes a village to create a community art project.

Several months ago, Elerick and Megordan joined forces with the shared vision of bringing a student-made mosaic to an unsightly retaining wall on Soquel Drive. The wall used to be a bus stop across since been relocated. The abandoned space has become a blemish and a magnet for That’s all about to change. On April 9 and 10, Megordan and her Public Art Club students will install a gorgeous hand-made mosaic along the wall. The installation a months-long project spearheaded by the

and Aptos Junior High, and as a local mom she has driven by the unsightly wall several times a day. Curious about the possibility of beautifying it with a mural she was abandoned and I could do anything I wanted with it,” she recalls.

A friend wisely suggested she contact the county before she actually took action, so Elerick reached out to District Supervisor the Public Works Department who, in turn, referred her to the County Parks Department Coordinator Kathy DeWild. DeWild thought it was a great idea and was instrumental in getting the project approved.

The original plan was to paint a mural on the wall, until an artist friend mentioned that murals required regular maintenance against normal wear and the weather.

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Aptos resident Denise Elerick (left) and Aptos Jr High School art teacher Susan Megordan.

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Community News

Thirteenth Annual ‘Day on the Farm’ At the Agricultural History Project Center & Museum in Watsonville Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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The Agricultural History families from around the Central Coast come explore our ag exhibits, restored tractors, old-time farm implements, plants like hops and grains, our historical archives, and our ag history museum.

We also have a charming gift shop, the Country Corner.

We are located at the entrance to outskirts of Watsonville, California. As you discover the rich agricultural history of the Central Coast, you will learn about the crops, people, artifacts and farming practices that have made the Central Coast of California what it is today.

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Community News

Carol Roe Retiring

By Linda Waddle

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arol Roe, endeared at Aptos Junior High School as our “Queen,” will sadly be stepping down from her throne and relinquishing her crown on May 2, 2016. She has successfully held the

kids together and gone through the highs and lows together all these years. My son and two grandchildren went here. From the bottom of my heart I thank the stuthank them for the love I have felt for over half my lifetime in a place I call my home away from home.”

Carol’s personal mission statement is, “Never judge, treat each child with respect,

was Athletic Director for 7 of those years.

Carol has been a friendly, helpful, caring, and supportive person to more than 25,000 students who have passed through these doors over those years. As a revered representative of the school she is often referred to as “the heart and soul” of AJHS. A beloved personality in our community, Carol is well known for her good deeds and acts of kindness. She has an infectious laugh and wearing her rose colored glasses every day, she is slow to judge and quick to help, qualities -

tears, and hope that in some small way I smile. They always return the gesture.”

Carol started her decades-long reign and tenure at AJHS on October 14, 1980. most days and I can count on one hand the times I awoke in the morning and didn’t want to go to school. Every day brought a new experience and no two days were ever alike.”

With a renewed sense of purpose Carol looks forward to enjoying life, spending time with her family, doing her crafts and

every person. a positive environment and safe harbor for all who enter and her cheerful greeting is the norm. She keeps an iconic “I’m the Queen” candy dish on her desk to lure the teachers who stop by for a quick respite and a “sweet treat,” a double entendre because the interaction with Carol turns out to be the sweetest gift of all.

One of Carol’s many strengths is her resourcefulness. She solves problems with

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crafter she produces distinctive works of art that represent her love and passion for her craft. Carol shares her passion with the

seen enthusiastically sharing her textiles - and ideas with people at school or at a local pating their needs with seasoned accuracy. knitting bee.

She spoils the teachers by securing subCarol is focused on the needs of the stitute teachers to spare them from the Sub Finder system. having a place for Of course, early kids to participate in “I’ve spent most of my adult morning phone calls sports, Carol always life here. We’ve raised our kids to her are an inherent rises to the occasion together and gone through the part of this generous when outside organihighs and lows together all Carol wears many hats from managing payroll, budgets, and fundraising to orgafunctions and dances.

She makes awards for

these years. My son and two grandchildren went here. From the bottom of my heart I thank for the memories. I thank them for the love I have felt for over half my lifetime in a place I call my home away from home.”

as nurse when needed, and meets the dayto-day demands of running a school.

teacher’s birthday. Her handmade and per-

group who have shared their lives and supported each other over the years. When Carol’s colleagues express their heartfelt gratitude for her unwavering dedication, Carol humbly responds, “They’ve helped me as much as I’ve helped them. I’ve spent most of my adult life here. We’ve raised our

roads not yet traveled.” Carol will be deeply missed, but we’re hopeful that she will make frequent visits to AJHS because as we all know, ”Once a Sea Dragon, Always a Sea Dragon.”

Carol has touched many lives in the Aptos community. If you wish to express your gratitude to Carol, please send an email to carol.roe@yahoo.com.

Basketball, Aptos Soccer, or Aptos Little League need help securing a place to practice or play in the gym or use the

young athletes and their families had no idea that the gym or opened and closed them when needed.

Thanks to Carol, many of the current and retired teachers remain a cohesive Aptos Times / April 1st 2016 / 7

Community News

National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon A record crowd attended the National Agriculture Spring Luncheon held Wednesday, March 16 at the Santa -

Agri-Culture coordinate the annual event.

At the luncheon, the 2016 Al Smith Friend of Agriculture award was presented to the

County for its strong support of local agriculture. The award was announced by Ceil Cirillo was the 2015 award recipient.

2016 Al Smith Friend of Agriculture his award is named after Al Smith who was the founder of Orchard Supply Hardware and who donated 3,000 acres

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to Cal Poly. The ranch has row crops, timber and even a one-third-scale railroad, which was Al’s hobby. The award is on a piece of redwood with a train depicted on it. It is presented annually to an individual, business or culture but has done much for the industry.

Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship he 2016 Recipient was announced and ident, Agri-Culture. This year’s recipient of the 2016 Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship is Maya Capurro-Frosch. She is currently a senior year at Aptos High School where

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and Basketball teams. She has received the “Distinguished Student Award” for the Social Studies Department, and received the AP Scholar Award.

universities, and it appears that she has selected California Polytechnic State University — San Luis Obispo, where she will be pursuing a career in Agricultural Business.

2016 National Ag Day Poster and Poetry Contests lso presented at the luncheon were the winners of the 2016 National Ag Day Poster and Poetry Contests. Quinn Porter-

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Burchell, from Creekside School in Santa poem at the event.

Master of Ceremonies for the event Lennep. Lance Linares, CEO, Community featured speaker, speaking on the topic of “Growing Now, Giving Forever — Agriculture: Invested in the Community”

Farm Bureau President David Van Lennep (left) presenting award to Poster Contest winner Quinn Other notables in attendance include County Supervisor Zach Friend; Driscoll’s President Miles Reiter; California Certified Organic Farmers Executive Director Cathy Calfo; Bill Codiga; City of Watsonville Mayor Councilmember Stephany Aguilar.

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Miette Kealey, 5th Grade Niko Contraras Raquel Arrizon, 5th Grade Moreland Notre Dame, Watsonville 8 / April 1st 2016 / Aptos Times

“Briefs” from page 4 Our Live Auction Items include: Captain Tom Parker’s Helicopter Tour of

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Aptos Village History Celebration Saturday April 30 at the Bayview Hotel

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on Saturday, April 30, at the Bayview Hotel, 11 a.m.

– 2 p.m. Mrs. Anne Isaacs will tell her story about lying down on the railroad tracks 55 years ago while dressed in 1880’s costume to prevent a train from destroying the Aptos Community future World’s Shortest Parade. Join her and other card-carrying members of the famous Tuesday Afternoon Aptos Ladies Society for a fun, FREE Community celebration.

Free refreshments and live acoustic music in the garden. Call Nancy for more information: 688-4453.

Want to plan a paint-out event for your group? Email us at center.org to learn more.

Pianist Misuzu Tanaka The Distinguished Artists Concert and Lecture Series s. Tanaka studied piano at the Juilliard School. She holds a Masters in Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the University of Michigan where she was full scholarship recipient.

As an avid performer of

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established herself as an artist of remarkable individuality with a rare combination of poetic sensitivity and breathtaking virtuosity. Recently hailed by critics as a pianist “…who dispatched everything with An avid chamber musician, Ms. Tanaka collaborated with prominent artists including Merfeld, Richard Faria, and members of the National Symphony Orchestra.

Sunday, April 17, at 4 p.m. Peace United Church, 900 High St., Santa Cruz.

Program

Tickets for the Sean Chen Symphony available at

Weapons Arrest in Aptos n Easter Sunday, Deputies were dispatched to a suspicious van in the area of

O The contractor for this $4.5 million project is Graniterock Company of Watsonville, CA. Sean Chen Santa Cruz Symphony Piano Recital SANTA CRUZ — Symphony welcomes Sean Chen on Saturday, April 2, at Cabrillo College, Samper Recital Hall in Aptos at 8 p.m. for a SymRecital.

A California native and pianist, Chen is the American Pianists Association’s 2013 Christel DeHaan Classical Fellow—a prestigious $100,000+

reported they believed the occupants of the van had been sleeping there for the past few days.

Deputies contacted 32-year-old Ian Macfarland and his passenger, 28-year-old Cristina Nikolaou.

After Deputies noticed items inside the van consistent with the use of drugs, the van was searched. They located case in the passenger area that contained a loaded semi-automatic

Crystal Award winner. At the age of 24,

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“This endearing artist displayed a command of the Steinway—keys and pedals in equal measure—that only underscored the kind of mastery from which art gets its full measure,” noted Scott MacClelland, of Performing Arts Monterey Bay in his review of Chen’s recent Carmel performance. The

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Other items found included: two more professional locksmith kit, and heroin. An additional vehicle that the couple had been towing contained an antique handgun and and a large amount of ammunition.

Macfarland was arrested for numerous weapons charges and possession of narcotics. Nikolaou was arrested for possession of narcotics. Both were transported

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and Coastlands Church Youth Group spent their morning beautifying the Aptos community.

Thank you to all the

Curve Realignment Project On Highway 129 Begins April 4 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — A major curve realignment project will take place on a one-half mile section of eastbound and San Benito County line starting on Monday, Roadwork will initially consist of lane

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National Healthcare Decisions Day

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will participate in a national movement to encourage Americans to make their personal healthcare decisions known by completing an advance directive and talking about it with their family and loved ones.

Donna Lind, Second District Supervisor Zach Friend, and Fifth District Supervisor Bruce McPherson are among the list of attendees at this important event to encourage Santa complete advance directives.

Many of the attendees experience with this issue and a desire to motivate Santa

on Friday April 8 will promote the importance County residents. Assemblyman Mark

personal and medical decision by completing an advance directive this April.

Americans are culturally hardwired not to talk about illness, death, and dying and we’re paying a tremendous price for it. When no advance care planning has been done, family and friends are often thrust into the position of making healthcare choices without ever having discussed their loved one’s choices—then live with the burden of second guessing themselves. right time and the right way to bring up the topic because it’s always too early until it’s too late. Advance care planning may not

County residents annually.

and student leaders to help.

Learn more at www.hospicesantacruz.org. all people live and die with dignity. Since 1978, HSCC has honored the choices of individuals and families by providing exemplary end-of-life care and grief support to our community. As the county’s

it helps. This April, we’re encouraging all an advance directive and make their wishes known because National Healthcare Decisions Day is the right time.

We know this isn’t an easy process

care, our core hospice program provides community grief support, a children’s bereavement camp, transitional care services, pet companion and music therapy programs, hospice care for veterans, and end-of-life education and outreach. HSCC

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Free CPR Class Thursday, April 28 ur very popular and FREE Com-

April 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. This class is not a

CPR, as well as a brief segment on babysitters or family members caring for a disabled or at-risk of heart attack family member.

Minors welcome, with adult supervision. Space is limited, so 10 / April 1st 2016 / Aptos Times

early registration is highly recommended.

Contact Admin. Asst. Sarah Melton @ 831685-6690 to register.

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CERT Classes Wednesdays, April 20 thru May 25

weeks, from April 20, 2016 to May 25, to teach residents how to be prepared in the case of a major incident like an earthquake, The courses cover everything from

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Sunday, May 1

presents their annual Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Sunday, May 1, 2016. The event will be held at the La Selva Beach Clubhouse at 314 Estrella Drive, La Selva Beach. Come enjoy pancakes, bacon, eggs and more served up

while supporting a number of great local causes at our “Fill the Boot” table. The breakfast is $10 per person, with kids 10 and under free. Don’t miss this fun family-

Aptos High School Scoreboard Baseball Aptos Season Record: (5-3, SCCAL 2-1) Coach: Jason Biancardi Aptos 8 – Scotts Valley 4

Santa Teresa 3 – Aptos 1

Boys Coach: Joseph Smith

Boys Golf Aptos Season Record: (8-0, SCCAL 7-0) Coach: Jamie Townsend Aptos 213 – Scotts Valley 223

Scotts Valley 9 – Aptos 5

Watsonville 3 – Aptos 2

Soccer Girls Coach: Most Valuable Player: Ana Calero, Sr. Forward of the Year: Monserrat Hernandez Defender of the Year: Paxton Scott, Sr. First Team: Defender – Lauren Inman Maggie Darroch, Sr. & Olivia Meier, Fr. Second Team: Defender – Ella Hymes Paige Dueck, So. & Maya Pruett, So., Forward – Grace Bowman, Jr. Honorable Mention Lisey Campos, Sr. & Bella McDaniel, Fr., Defender – Grace Rothman, So.

Basketball

Softball

Aptos 5 – Santa Cruz 4

All–SCCAL Teams Aptos Selections

Boys Coach: Brian Conin Most Valuable Player: Uriel Cervantes, Sr. First Team Dominic Rovai, Sr. Second Team: Defender – Israel Placencia Kieran Woodley, Jr.

Aptos 4 – Santa Cruz 2

Aptos Season Record: (5-6, SCCAL 3-1) Coach: Phil Rojas Aptos 12 – St. Francis 0

Local Sports

Aptos Stats: Max Meltzer Aptos 172 – SLV 196 Aptos Stats: Max Meltzer 30, Santiago Renteria 32, Drew Stilwell 35

First Team: Cole Rothman

Girls Coach: Stefan Hocom Second Team: Hannah Hocom, Fr. Honorable Mention: Teal Maixner, Jr., Abbi Saxton, So., Maya Capurro, Sr. Aptos 208 – Soquel 295 Aptos 208 – Harbor 221 Aptos Stats: Max Meltzer 36, Lee 40

Boys Volleyball Aptos Season Record: (7-2, SCCAL 7-0) Coach: Jacob Landel Aptos def Mount Madonna (3-2) Aptos def Harbor (3-0) (* = League Game)

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Future Goals ackson Millar, Charlotte Bass and Dylan Rubio are in Miss Grable’s fourth grade class at Rio del Mar Elementary. They

read the book Someday by Eileen Spinelli.

Then they took an activity that they do as a kid and compared it to their future goals

when they become an adult.

Today I am in a cartooning class after school on Wednesdays. In the class are my sister, Ben Bruno, and one of my My cartooning teacher name is Jon but I

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“Tile Mosaics” from page 5 The friend introduced the idea of a mosaic and suggested Elerick talk to Susan Megordan at Aptos Junior High.

Elerick reached out to Megordan who thought the project would be ideal for her Public Art Club. The club consists of 20 - 25 students who meet twice a week, and has brought several mosaics to the junior high campus. Bringing a true art piece to the greater public was met with excitement.

Megordan. “For this to go out into the community is really wonderful because a parents and brothers and sisters are going to see this every day.”

Mosaics on display at Aptos Jr. High The Public Art Club has been working diligently to assemble the panels that will

be installed on the 14-foot long wall. The 7th grade art and ceramics students, the river rock was donated by a local business, and the broken mirror pieces came from a chipped mirror Elerick had in her garage for 18 years.

Aptos Junior High School Principal Rich Moran is excited for the students and the community, “We are giving back to our community, we have a ton of kids here

Mosaics in progress

win to give that experience to our students and to show our community that we care enough to contribute - not only in terms of what we are trying to do academically and socially - but beyond what we are trying to do on campus. It’s awesome.”

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Kids Camps

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Finding the Correct Camp for Your Children

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ou are considering a summer camp,

that is ideally suited for every child, providing a summer of growth and fun whether your child attends a day or overcamp.

With a little help from the camp professionals at the American Camp

Association, here’s some sound advice that helps parents sort through the choices and benefits that camp delivers.

As spring approaches, parents and children can look forward to planning for the future — a future that includes the opportunities for exploration and discovery that arrives with summer camp.

Monte Vista Horsemanship Camp 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-206-9707 e-mail: MVEquestrian@gmail.com web: www.montevistaequestrian.com derful opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and learning about horses. We have wonderful school horses for riders of every experience level. We offer Western and English riding, as well as crafts, swimming, archery and marshmallow roasting at the evening campfire. Sign up today for an email

Aptos Music Camp

or visit www.montevistaequestrian.com for more

at St. Andrew Church

9850 Monroe Ave, Aptos, CA 95003 Phone: 831-688-4211 Director: Kathryn Adkins e-mail: office@aptospresbyterianchurch.org web: www.aptospresbyterianchurch.org For one week, students entering grades 1-6 may expand their imagination of musical possibilities through singing, musical games, playing instruments, and learning musical fundamentals in a safe environment among peers with a passion for music. First and second graders learn music through multi-sense immersion “Play Party”. Street band musical learning through Jump bands, dance, bells and Boomwackers. Campers perform in a Sunday concert for families and friends. All are invited to a post-concert.

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Kids Camps

How to Decide When Your Child is Ready for Camp hildren are ready for new experiences

twelve weeks): Strong sense of belonging

children best and these questions can help gauge whether this is the summer your child will start camp.

What is your child’s age, and what is

tunities to contribute to camp culture Boys Only, Girls Only, or Co-ed? ow may be the opportunity to explore

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Children under seven who have not had overnight experiences may do better with a you think your child might not be ready for an overnight camp experience, consider the day camp experience to prepare him or her for future overnight camp.

How did your child become interested Does your child talk about camp on a How much persuasion is necessary Has your child had positive overnight

What does your child expect to do at ahead of time allows you to create positive expectations.

Are you able to share consistent and pos-

girls, or co-ed camps.

Breaking gender stereotypes—girls interact with women in position of authority and boys interact with men who act as nurturers worth the trouble to investigate the variety

without impressing or competing with vacation at close of camp

child packs a backpack. These questions help you consider the options.

Near or Far? here do you want your child to go

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each camp experience has something tunity for families to assess what they value for their campers.

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costs Likely contact with classmates or children from same region More

be tuned into gender strengths and weakhelp parents and children reach their goals for summer fun and exploration. Talking with your child about the goals you both share helps determine which choice is right for you.

Benefits of Short Sessions (onethree weeks): First-time or younger campers have a chance to learn new

activities Breaking gender stereotypes—girls interact with women in positions of authority and boys Mirrors and prepares campers for everyday with a boy and a girl to attend the same camp through rigid divisions set up in school when campers participate in equal footing “Kids Camp” page 16

in a positive experience will be contagious. geography, e.g., mountains or oceans— A Camp for Every Child—The Perfect Fit amp can last for just a few days or stretch to all summer long. It’s well

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Catalyst Soccer: Player Development Programs Two Great Programs for All Ages and Abilities!

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,Ê *The Catalyst Soccer: Player Development Programs their soccer skills. The curriculum is designed by Catalyst Soccer’s Founder, Paul Holocher, Cal Poly Mustang soccer coach, and is inspired from the teachings of FC Barcelona youth trainings. Topics covered include individual ball skills with

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Good Shepherd Catholic School 2727 Mattison Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Phone: 831-476-4000 web: www.gsschool.org accredited academic program for students in preschool through eighth grade. A highly and faith driven. The school’s focus on community service gives students numerous preschool through eighth grade. The school’s highly successful interscholastic sports program starts in third grade. School hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with after-school care until 6:00 p.m. each school day. Please call 831.476.4000 to schedule a tour.

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Kids Camps “Kids Camp” from page 15 A Camp for Every Child—Traditional, Specialty, and Special Needs hoices abound when it comes to camp programs. One may highlight a wide variety of activities geared to campers of all ages and skill levels, others, because of their setting and expertise, may concentrate on one or two activities while providing traditional activities as well. Parents of children with special needs are pleased to learn about the range of camp activities that help kids be kids first.

Benefits of Traditional Camps:

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Exposure to more campers and staff at varying activities Benefits of Specialty Camps: One

Expectation for increased proficiency knowledge and skill in particular area of interest or ability Benefits of Special Needs Camps: Activities geared to campers’ abilities to understand campers’ strengths and sphere to share with others The Value of Camp for Every Child hat happens when you make the

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up a world of discovery and learning for your child, a world that values children for who they are and who they will become.

Camp gives each child a world of good.

For nearly one hundred years, the American Camp Association has been serving the camp community and families

considering camp. Please visit our family resource Web site, www.CampParents.org, to learn more about the camp experience, search the Find a Camp database, and explore the world of child and youth development.

For more information about child development and the camp experience, please

visit our family-dedicated Web site, www.

CampParents.org or call our toll-free number, 1-800-428-CAMP (2267).

Originally printed in CAMP Magazine, reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association © 2005 American Camping Association, Inc.

Dancenter 810 A By Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010 Phone: 831-475-5032 e-mail: dancenter@cruzio.com web: www.dancenterinfo.com

Frontier Ranch Open House Mission Springs Summer Camp 1050 Lockhart Gulch Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Phone: 800-335-9133 Fax: 831-335-7726 e-mail: info@missionsprings.com web: www.Frontier-Ranch.com and www.missionsprings.com informative OPEN HOUSE on April 17 from 1-4pm. Come tour the facilities, meet

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Business Profile

CAPITOLA’S WHARF HOUSE RESTAURANT

Fine Food and Friendliness over the Monterey Bay

By Noel Smith

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henever we walk out onto the Capitola Wharf, we marvel at the scenery, the freedom of being over the waters of Monterey Bay and the unexpected appearance of the myriad of wildlife that populates on and in the waters, and the skies over the bay. There is also the added expectation of reaching the end of the wharf where awaits the friendly atmosphere and marvelous menu of the Wharf House Restaurant.

There is something special about a place where the customers keep coming

the Kitchen. When she returned with her arms full with breakfasts, the restaurant outside to see the whale. When it got close, the whale made a right turn toward the beach, then turned around heading back out to sea alongside the wharf and while passing close by the boat launch, “blew” showering those watching along the rail with spray and whale breath. “It was something like that happen.”

Fisherman’s Delight, it’s worth ordering along with your favorite soup, salads or sides. But what makes it special is the service. During the day Kristy is running the show while at night it’s Patty that is in charge. These ladies along with Chef Maria, server Ashley and rest of the Wharf House crew with ensure you of the best of service and attention to make your walk to the end of the Capitola Wharf worth the trip.

“local” no matter how far they have come

worked there 5, 10, 15 years and even more.

to check out for a host of reasons.

The owner Willie Case fell in love with the location and bought the business over thirty years ago in 1984. “What makes it really special is our live music on the top deck during the summer. We book a variety of listenable local Blues, Classic Rock, Soul and R&B groups for people to enjoy while looking out over the bay. In the summer the top deck opens at 12:30 p.m. with service for dining and music from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m.”

2016 Opening Weekend April 9 and 10.

Live Music On The Upper Deck. Dance to the music of the most popular bands in the and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch with an assortment of burgers, sandwiches, clam Whether it’s winter or summer the

sunrises, sunsets, and the moonlight shining on the water are spectacular… you will notice about the menu is whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, are the reasonable prices. The second thing is the and California style cuisine.

Another surprise is the fully stocked bar and the extensive wine list. And for the weekend breakfast and brunch crowd, the Wharf House’s Bloody Mary’s are renowned. In fact for those who want to start their day watching the sun rising up over Monterey Bay with the twin stacks at Moss Landing in the distance while savoring breakfast, I can’t think of a better way to start the day.

they have had working at the Wharf House. The Day manager Kristy told of the time she was taking breakfast orders when she spotted a whale in the distance headed directly for the wharf. She told her customers, and then had to go get the orders from 18 / April 1st 2016 / Aptos Times

Wharf House Restaurant, 1400 Wharf Road at the end of the Capitola Wharf Capitola, California 95010. Phone: 831.476.3534.

Website: www.wharfhouse.com Hours: 8 a.m. to CLOSING for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Happy Hour MondayFriday, 3-6 p.m.

Community News

Driftwoodville A temporary town comes to the beaches of Aptos

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Featured Columnist

Understanding State and Local Transportation Funding Proposals

By Zach Friend

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Office of Emergency Services. The road damage is on top of a local road network that clearly needs more funding and attention. One of the most common requests our office receives is for road,

Wheels for a Girl on Wheels!

Fundraiser for Nicole Brown Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 12-4pm

Parking lot at 8070 Soquel Drive, Aptos Hi everyone! Nicole is hosting another fundraiser to help finance a new car that’s lower to the ground so she can transfer easily and install hand controls in order to drive independently.

The majority of local road funding comes from the state gas tax and occasional bond funding. The state gas tax is not indexed for inflation and has not increased since 1994. As cars become

Still in a wheelchair since being paralyzed in a hit and run accident in June 2015, she is working on strength and conditioning to keep her body in the best possible shape.

Nicole goes to Physical Therapy four times a week and the costs run a little over $1,000 each week - it is not covered by insurance.

She’ll be hosting a “Street Fair” where small businesses can reserve a table to display & sell their wares! Armitage Wines & Cantine will be donating a percentage of their proceeds that day and guests will be able to shop local small business products while sipping delicious wine.

This event is still in the making but here are the basics so far: Vendor entry fee $50 - 6’ table provided.

Set up from 10-12.

Event begins at 12 noon.

There will be a silent auction for donated items as well.

Music and kids’ face painting Bake Sale and Juice Bar

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stream has become much less reliable.

This funding is used for everything from local road repairs and highway posed trail network. A second funding mechanism comes from a property tax

(In addition, Nicole is asking for 50% of your proceeds that day.)

To make a cash donation any time go to PayPal and select “Send money to friends and family” to:

culvert or other related i n f r a s t r u c t u re repairs - and given how much our residents pay in local property taxes, it’s a fair question to ask why roads aren’t being maintained to the standard we would all like. Here’s an overview of current and proposed funding.

of deferred maintenance and inefficacy of the current gas tax funding structure, the Governor last year convened a special session of the state legislature to deal with transportation funding. The legislature remains within that session and three separate proposals have been floated — one in the Assembly, one in the Senate and one from the Governor. Here is a quick overview of the three:

or simply mail a check to: Nicole Brown c/o Talmadge Construction 8070 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 95003

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anas Durkee is, above all else, a sto-

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fellowship, she was instead led to paint portraits of the people she met. Africa is where Janas learned how much the story behind the subject means to her. I interstudio where we talked about her creative life as a mother, teacher, and artist.

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e moved here three years ago in August.

We followed my husband’s job.

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ways. One, there is physical beauty all around you but there is also this disparity which is an interesting juxtaposition. It’s also been really nice to build a network through the Arts Council. Everyone is so generous with their time and energy.

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y father was very artistic. He had to be an artist on the farm because when you need something you weld something together, you don’t go out to the store - it’s just too far. My second oldest brother was drawing all the time and welding and building go-karts. The sister right before me was drawing all the time and my uncle, who

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remember in third grade my sister and I were sitting at the breakfast table and I drew

on the table. My sister said, “Oh my gosh that sister fashion, she made me do her artwork for her. I drew the outer and inner ear for her science project — and she got an A.

Janas Durkee 22 / April 1st 2016 / Aptos Times

Community News

Cabrillo Stage Celebrates Its 35th Season!

C abrillo Stage announces their 35th year of producing Broadway style musicals. They are honoring their tradition of quality shows by creating an encore performance of CHICAGO, which

it all began. CHICAGO is set in the roaring twenties. As Jon Nordgren, the Artistic Director of Cabrillo Stage says, “It’s a tale of murder and intrigue, lust for the spotlight and headlines; the outlandish the proverbial 15 minutes of fame.”

Nominated for 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score, it features the work of legends John Kander, Fred Ebb and the incomparable Bob Fosse. “CHICAGO plays June 23 through July 10. With Janie Scott’s direction and choreography, this production is not to be missed.

The 2016 35th anniversary season also

The Roof. Steeped in tradition, this suddenly timely, beloved story speaks to the issues of religious and ethnic persecution, bigotry and hate, and the heartbreaking migration of refugees…all viewed through the traditions that dictate our ways of dealing with life’s challenges.

Winner of 9 Tony Awards when it debuted in1964, it is the product of Broadway legends Jerome Robbins, Harold Prince, songwriters Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick and book writer Joseph Stein. Fiddler On The Roof will run July 21 through August 14. Kikau Alvaro directs and choreographs this beautiful show that will touch the audience with its humor, warmth and honesty.

On line ticket sales begin April 1st

at cabrillostage.com. Tickets may be purchased individually or you may purchase season tickets and see both shows at a discounted price. All performances are held at the Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College Campus

this special event is $35 for Theater Guild Donors and $50 for the general public.

All proceeds go directly to Cabrillo Stage summer productions.

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ou can further help keep Broadway caliber musical theater alive in our community by attending an historic 35th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, June 26 at 5 p.m. at the Sesnon House located near the Crocker Theater. There will be wine, refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, live music and a chance to mingle with the cast, crew and Artistic Directors. The donation for

Team Coco Hosting Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Fundraiser April 16 Spring Fun Run at Pinto Lake Park WATSONVILLE — Team Coco is hosting a fun run at Pinto Lake County Park on April 16 to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Walkers and runners of all ages and levels of athletic ability are invited to join Team Coco, the local Team in Training at 8:30 a.m. at Pinto Lake County Park in Watsonville.

The Spring Fun Run is being held to

Coco Lazenby who was tragically killed by a distracted driver in 2015. She was the daughter of longtime TNT participant Kate Pavao. April 16 this year would have been Coco’s 13th birthday.

Coco had grown up with the team; she pitched in at fundraisers, got up early to cheer on her mom, grandma and other runners through several half and full marathons, and had recently even started babysitting the kids of other participants.

“We are so honored that Team Coco is hosting this run on Coco’s birthday, and was a person who believed in doing as much good as possible, and we are proud that so many other members of our community are making the world a better place in her name,” said Kate Pavao.

In recognition of Coco’s love for books and reading, every child that participates gift from the Live Like Coco Foundation, launched by Coco’s parents, Kate Pavao The Spring Fun Run includes a free 1K for kids under 14 starting at 8:30 followed by a 5K and 10K for adults starting at 9 a.m.

Race registration is $35 for the 5K, and $45 for the 10K.

This event is accessible. Please call in advance for reasonable accommodation requests. Space is limited, but same day To register in advance and secure space:

Team in Training (TNT) is the flagship fundraising program for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and the only endurance sports training program for charity that raises money for blood cancer research. TNT and LLS are changing the landscape of blood cancer, not someday but today, making TNT the perfect way to fundraise.

For more information about Team Coco, visit: http://pages.teamintraining.org/svmb/ rnrseatl16/TeamCoco Aptos Times / April 1st 2016 / 23

Community News

Water Conservation for Aptos Village (Part 1) Open space and landscape elements will promote groundwater recharge

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ommitted to good water stew-

mulch and rubble acts to slow down the remove pollutants and increase the soil

and environmentally conscious landscaping.

Storm designed for groundwater recharge through the use of pervious paving, rain gardens and bioswales. Landscape Architect Joni Janecki’s

through a multifaceted approach to storm water management.”

The design incorporates woodland and village landscape types. The “woodland” areas will weave the project into neighboring tree canopies, while shading paved areas, reducing heat gain and providing habitat for

asphalt and concrete surfaces. While -

The Aptos

before the development. Using the best storm water management practices, it

vious paving uses permeable materials in a base and subbase design, cleaning

Pervious Paving: Pervious paving will be used in areas without heavy vehicle

System:

bioswales, rain gardens and pervious paving. Any water passing through the bioswales and rain gardens that isn’t absorbed into the soil will be detained

a regionally-adapted, low-maintenance plant

trees to provide shade and seasonal color, along with ground-level plantings. The majority of the irrigation will be subsurface, with no turf or overhead spraying. Irrigation bubblers will be installed where trees are planted. Weather-based controllers with sensors for temperature and sunlight will be used to regulate watering.

Drain

pollutants.

Rain

Gardens:

Along

designated

be directed into rain gardens. A rain garden is a shallow, excavated

For information about the exterior water conservation measures and the state-of-the-art storm water management system, visit www. of the gravel layer detains the water, retaining it to promote groundwater absorption.

Typically located near a downspout or driveway, rain gardens capture and absorb the rainwater from an impervious surface, such as a roof, to prevent

elements-help-recharge-groundwater. the civic heart of Aptos. For more information about the project visit www.theaptosvillage. com and sign up for email newsletter updates, or follow the project on Facebook: www.

sewer system. planter for deep-rooted vegetation and grasses, which require no additional irrigation. Directly underneath the planting is a large stone trench. The toxins and other impurities from the

Bioswales: A bioswale channels rainwater into a very shallow, sloped trough. approved and accepted by the State Water Board. The combination of vegetation,

BSB’s Santa Cruz County team is located in downtown Santa Cruz, where BSB has invested over $80 million in historic renovations and new construction since the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. Learn more at www.barryswensonbuilder.com.

Reserve A Seat for Santa Cruz Symphony Derby Day

By Bill Mowatt, Santa Cruz Symphony

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on’t miss a fun afternoon May 7 from Noon to 4 p.m. celebrating the Kentucky Derby while supporting

will enjoy a delicious classic Kentucky Luncheon featuring fried chicken, ham, grits, authentic Mint Juleps, Jerold O’Brien’s famous Silver Mountain wine and wonderful desserts.

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part in an opportunity drawing, a Silent Auction. In the Derby tradition, there will be Noon to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Santa the opportunity to visit, spend time with friends and enjoy the live music.

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“Creative Life” from page 22

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as I was walking home after a drawing

just done of the model - no one had helped - it was all me. Nobody gave me advice, nobody edited anything. What was on that paper came from who I was and what I could do.

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website, order new cards, apply to a show, that kind of thing. Once it warms up [in her garage studio] I come out and start working on images.

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have times when I am not working, but I don’t consider those dry.

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’m getting ready to apply for Open Studios.

love Alice Neel, she is probably my favorite. One, I love her work, it’s beau-

been times it seems like being something else would have been a lot easier, But I embrace the weird, ‘cause it’s not really weird at all, it’s being human. It’s who I am. If I’m not doing something creative, if I around me, including myself, because I am not being authentic.

everything else fell behind.

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ome of the best advice was from my college professor who said, “You need to get over yourself. Your talent is there you just gotta unlock it and quit secondguessing everything.”

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stopped painting for a couple of years because I was in a relationship with a very good artist.

His needs took over mine. I thought he was so much more superior than I was and that there was only room for one. I did that to myself.

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www.janasdurkeearts.com to see more of her work, contact her for commissions, or to be kept up to date on shows and upcoming exhibits.

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all of the proposals at the state look to local governments to have a “self-help” tax measure in place to

Assembly most aggressive of the funding proposals looking to bring in about $7.8 billion in annual statewide transportation funding.

The key elements are that it would restore

three years, add a road user fee on electric vehicles and have a $38 annual vehicle registration fee.

Senate provides about $6 billion in annual statewide transportation funding. It also restores the every three years, it adds a smaller road user annual vehicle registration fee.

Governor: The Governor’s proposal is the smallest of the three proposed and would bring in about $3.6 billion annually. It also restores the gas tax to 17.3 cents but indexes

local sales tax measure for transportation is being proposed for the November ballot.

The local Regional Transportation Comon the November ballot for local transportation needs. Having a local sales tax measure will allow for leveraging available state and federal funds tax measure will provide over half of the funding toward local roads and highway improvements including safe routes to school, repaving of roads and auxiliary lane work to State Park Drive and funds will be distributed between senior and mobility access transit programs through Santa funding and rail corridor maintenance and environmental analysis. A more complete look at the funding measure can be found on the RTC website at www.sccrtc.org.

Meeting local transportation needs is very

no electric vehicle fees and no vehicle reg-

The negotiations on these bills have just begun. While it’s unclear if any of them will ultimately pass this is the most committed to a transportation funding package the governor and legislature have been in quite some time. Currently,

about this subject.

As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Feel free to call at 454-2200.

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New Riveting Action and Suspense … her car at the foot of her driveway on River Road.

The next morning the distraught

She’s Not There

By Joy Fielding Ballantine. $27 n anniversary holiday to Mexico goes terribly wrong when one of Carole Shipley’s two young daughters disappears from a hotel suite while she and her husband are having a celebratory dinner downstairs.

Hounded by the media for being an incompetent mother, Carole has never gotten over the loss of Samantha, her two year old.

It has been a harrowing 15 years, the case has been all but forgotten but Carole continues to grieve while caring for her remaining child, Michelle, who has become a very needy and demanding individual.

When a phone call brings back all the terrible memories of that fateful night Carole is forced to revisit the events of that unhappy time. Wondering not only what really happened to Samantha but if she is also still alive, Carole begins down a path that will eventually uncover some shocking and totally unbelievable family secrets.

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checking out her damaged car because during the night a student at her college was killed in a hit-and-run accident. The car makes Nan the main suspect and now memories of her daughter’s death come To complicate matters there seems to be a link between these two hit-and-run tragedies that suggests they are related. With links to Greek mythology and local folklore, this atmospheric and chilling suspense story set in upstate New York will keep the reader focused from beginning to end.

Girl in the Dark there is something far more sinister taking place in the village of Padstow.

A mysterious woman seems to hold the key to the events unfolding in the small community and although there are a few local suspects, Rutledge is going to have to look beyond the small village to solve this As with the previous novels in this series, Rutledge continues to be plagued

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been locked in a coma after being found unconscious after a brutal attack. Forgotten in a medical facility and locked in the memories of that fateful day the young woman harbors information that she hasn’t been able to share with anyone because of her condition.

Alex Dale is a reporter who has been on a downward spiral brought on by alcohol. She sees the opportunity here to

resurrect her career with a story about cold cases and “vegetative” victims like Amy. Once she becomes aware of the woman’s tragic situation, not only does the reporter become determined to reopen the invesown salvation by telling Amy’s story and exposing the attacker.

A dangerous project fraught with numerous pitfalls and alternating between perspectives and time periods, “Try Not to Breathe” is a fast moving psychological thriller with plenty of unexpected twists and turns.

River Road

By Carol Goodman Touchstone/Simon & Schuster. $25 nspired by an actual hit and run tragedy involving local college students and a brush she had with a deer near her own home, creative writing professor Carol Goodman has fashioned a taut drama about a nightmarish situation where a college professor is accused of killing her own student in a hit-and-run accident.

Nan Lewis lost her daughter when she was killed by a drunk driver. Still not over the family tragedy, Nan’s life has just taken another turn for the worse when she learns that she has been denied tenure at the college where she teaches.

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With a demanding legal career and a young son with behavior issues, Iris Krastelein has her hands full. But her life becomes even more challenging when she discovers she has an older brother locked away in a hospital for the criminally insane.

Ray, Iris’ brother, was convicted of the brutal murder of a neighbor and her daughter. Her autistic sibling’s existence has been kept secret from her until now by her mother who has been shielding Iris from this family tragedy.

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The more she gets to know her brother, the more Iris doubts he could have committed the terrible crime he is accused of.

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Treasure hunters frequent the resale it-yourselfers enjoy the quarterly Repair Cafe with “Fixit Coaches” taking care of all my tire pump to be ready for spring bike riding.

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Community Calendar

Aptos Chamber of Commerce

First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., in Watsonville Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Capitola Nar-Anon Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m.

Sunday April 10 in Watsonville Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m.

Spring Fashion Show in Santa Cruz 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Seascape Join Nar-Anon, a world wide Beach Resort, Aptos fellowship of relatives and friends Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. in Aptos

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by someone else’s addiction. Three Mondays meetings are now being held in Aptos Chamber of Commerce; Store.

Please call 831-688-1467 for more information on the Trunk Show!

Thursday April 14

April Breakfast Meeting

7:30 - 9:00 a.m., Best Western oin us for our April Breakfast Jspeaker Meeting with special guest Jimmy Panetta, Deputy

District Attorney of Monterey County and District 20 Congress candidate. Enjoy a delicious breakfast from Best Western

Caregiver Support Group

Tuesdays, and Fridays.

For a meeting near you call (888) 374-1164 or email savey-

12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Commercial Crossing, Santa Cruz

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Support Group for those caring for someone with a serious illness.

When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge for the entire family. In this ongoing support group, we will share stories, Weekdays learn tools for coping and receive CASA Orientations to Become support from people who care.

Advocates for Children Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz ASA empowers volunteers to County Grief Support Program.

(831) 430-3078

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PROFILE of Santa Cruz 2:45pm, 2045 40th Ave. Clares St. Capitola

Wednesdays

12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, 116 Beach Drive ome join a dynamic, supportive group of people free and it works. Last year it places 126 of its members in jobs, at all levels of experience from and we can help you too. Ongoing beginners to more advanced.

We’re here to help you discover workshops will cover resume writing, communication, and interview skills.

Follow us on Facebook: Facebook. at (831) 479-0393 or visit www. com/AptosNoonToastmasters or more info: (831) 236-1171

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For more information: 831-4253272

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Call Greg Horne at (831) 6841834 to RSVP & bring a friend!

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Save Our Shores Earth Day Celebration

2 p.m. oin Lee Summers, park interpreter, for a stroll through the park’s hills and ranch buildings More info: www.saveourshores.org/ recounting the history of Caliearth-day fornia and Quail Hollow Ranch.

Learn about the Ohlone, Missions, Californios, American Settlers and Wednesday April 16 the Lane family as they relate to Earth Day Santa Cruz the park and its history.

Second Wednesdays San Lorenzo Park Sign up by calling 831-338Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement 8382m max 25 people. Cost: $5 njoy live music, arts and crafts per person. booths, compost workshops, Monthly Meeting Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. electric vehicle showcase, recycled his statewide group of retired fashion and more at this annual Wednesday April 6 men invites you to be our guest event.

Rio Del Mar Beach Cleanup at our monthly luncheon. You’ll For more info: www.ecocruz.com 9am at Hidden Beach

Santa Cruz Half Marathon training. Court appointed special First Baptist Church Bible Study and 10k/5k foster care.

Court appointed advocates are everyday people that, business cards and promotional Tuesdays and Sundays 9:45 a.m: Bible Study special advocates are everyday with just a few hours a week can items so that you can network Cypress Health Santa Cruz people that, with just a few hours a have a lifetime of impact for a child 11 a.m.: Worship with chamber and community week can have a lifetime of impact April Massage Clinic members. who has been abused or neglected. 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos irst Baptist Church of Aptos Please call for reservations, 831- for a child who has been abused or 1-5 p.m.

Drive past breath taking vistas of If you would like to participate welcomes you to join their bible 688-1467. Cost: $20 for chamber neglected. More info o book a healing one hour massage in the next Advocate training study and worship every Sunday. members, $25 for non-members. from a student of Cypress Health Call (831) 688-5842 for more info com or (831) 761-2956

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and recording community input Participate in person, online or by mail.

Cost: FREE. More information at www.visioncapitola.com

Announcements

Arts and Entertainment

Harris or Don Benson at (831) att.net.

Friendship Put to Music!

Adult Mixed Level Hip Hop lasses every thursday night starting January 7th at 6:30 p.m. 7:15-8:15pm, Deer Park Plaza Suite 53 at the New Hall, La Selva Beach ome and dance for the love Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. of movement and learn For more information call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726- the principles of culture of contemporary hip hop. This class will awaken your inner attitude with loud, heart-pumping beats Volunteers Needed for the and dramatic choreography.

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Ongoing Events Second Monday each month

Stitchers By The Sea Meetings 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., Santa Cruz 95062 titchers-by-the-Sea, the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, holds regular meetings open to the public each month. No admission fees.

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Last Thursdays each month

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr. his is a night for true “Social Tango.� Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene

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the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango.

Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, call Michael (831) 239-2247.

First Fridays each month

6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, First Friday Art Tour 150 Jewell St. he First Friday Art Tour osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full snack bar available. First Tuesday of Contemporary Arts event, of each month is special $25 buy managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round www.soquelsports.com and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local Wednesdays galleries.

Peninsula Banjo Band 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for in the Bay Area, over 250 First Friday viewings.) popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Second Saturdays Each Month Wednesday. No cover.

2nd Saturday on the Farm Contact Lee McLaughlin, 11a.m.-3p.m., Ag History Project Booking Agent, at 408-993Center at the Santa Cruz County BAND (2263) for information Fairgrounds oin us every 2nd Saturday on the about booking the band for Farm for free family activities.

Each month we select a new theme tax deductible). to highlight historical agriculture www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org with games, activities, and demonstrations that relate. We often Thursdays have guest appearances from farm Lucky Steppers Modern animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, Square Dance 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva something fun and entertaining for the whole family.

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Class takes place every Thursday Sundays Night at our new home in La Selva Piano Brunch at

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Second Sundays Each Month

Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Street Fair

9:00am-4:00pm, Lincoln St.

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antiques and unique items. Come a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original artwork, and a whole lot

Saturday April 23 Sunday April 24 Bowl for Kids’ Sake

Santa Cruz, CA 95060 owl for Kids’ Sake is an annual countywide bowl-a-thon

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proceeds from this event directly support youth mentoring services in this county.

Contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County at 831-4648691 for more infornation.

Science Sunday

Santa Cruz, 95060 eymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and easy-to-understand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion.

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You take a lot of pleasure in learning later in the month, and your favorite pastimes are probably reading, doing online research, or taking a class. You can be kind of condescending late in April when a friend comes to you with a dilemma, but the truth is you could be in their very same position if

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Jazz on the Wharf

troll the century old half-mile wharf and soak up the smooth,

and boogie and swing while For more info, please contact us at enjoying scenic views, shopping, (831) 476-6940 or visit us on dining and recreation.

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Ducky Derby

ts the 26th annual running of the duckies. Watch the plastic

annual Omega Nu fundraiser at Harvey West Park. There are lots scholarship funds and local More info: www.ducky derbysantacruz.org

Monterey Bay Rose Society 36th Annual Rose Show Noon-4:30 pm, Alladin Nursery & Gift Shop, 2905 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, CA he roses on display are homegrown by our members and are judged by our ARS Northern California-Nevada-Hawaii judges.

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rose varieties, of every color and njoy a fabulous lunch at many are very fragrant. We even Seascape Beach Resort while watching a local fashion show. This fun fashion soiree will also feature for those wanting to share their roses. Members will be available to answer any and all of your rose boutiques selling merchandise. questions.

Presents by the Aptos Chamber Contact Janey’ Leonardich at of Commerce; partial proceeds

More info: www.aptoschamber.com gmail.com for more infornation

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Groundwater Basin is shared by

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of supplemental water supplies in the Soquel Creek Water District, something very big happened at the state level that turned those agency-

of representatives from SqCWD and CWD. In 2015, the decision was made to expand the BIG to include the other groundwater users in the basin,

a much larger regional water man-

need to be even more coordinated

under the MGA. So how did this new In 2014, Governor Brown signed landmark legislation called the Sustainable Groundwater Management to the historic drought in Caligroundwater law to ever be created remaining state in the western U.S. mandates that critically overdrafted managed by a Groundwater Sustain-

owner representatives joined the group and the name was changed to the Soquel-Aptos Groundwater ManIn order to become the GSA for the basin, however, this group needed to form a new agency with the power to plan for and implement the required Groundwater Sustainability Plan. The group chose to come together as a Joint Powers Authority erning boards of each agency and three private well representatives serving on the board of the new signed on to the Joint Powers Authority, the BIG and the SAGMC were formally dissolved, and on

the GSA create a Groundwater SusMid-County Groundwater Agency that our basin be sustainable by 2040.

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its own, will work with stakeholders and interested parties from all over Groundwater Sustainability Plan that will allow our overdrafted groundcreated over a 20+ year period and remain sustainable into the future.

Unlike previous local groundwater will be working under a deadline.

If the plan is not completed and accepted by 2020, there is great likelihood that the state will step in and take over groundwater management activities in our basin.

The MGA will notify the state of its intent to manage the Santa Cruz MidCounty Groundwater Basin as its GSA in May, and a public hearing will be held at the MGA meeting on Thursday, May 19, 2016. For more information, please visit

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inger (A201668) has blossomed since arriving at the shelter Feb. 3. She was very shy when at first, but with the care and attention of staff and volunteers, is feeling loved and much more comfortable. She is easy to handle all over and has turned into quite the love bug. Ginger previously lived in small quarters with at least three other small dogs, so she should continue to do well with other dogs, especially Ginger would probably do best in a home with responsible older children and she can still be nervous around new people. Training is strongly recommended to help this young girl form a bond with her new owner, teach her some basic commands, and build her confidence.

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