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AHS Grad Stars in Jazz Festival

By Jon Chown

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national spotlight and he has followed that up with his new

Jazz Festival.

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Table of Contents

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Cover AHS Grad Stars in Jazz Festival by Jon Chown

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Community News Summer Ends with a Flurry of Festivals by Noel Smith November Transportation Ballot Measure

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“McCaslin” from page 1 was inspiring me,” he said.

more.

“I’m getting used to it, but it’s a little “It’s a tribute to him and helps to -

fame.

been on television and had interviews with dozens of newspapers and magazines, -

of Don Keller and his tremendous jazz band program,” Burton said.

that went with everything that happened, his passing. The deluge of media when died down now and I’m just dealing with

graduation, he moved to Boston to attend

his swan song, on Jan. 8, two days before Gary Burton. Burton is a jazz pioneer who

used to. I’m so glad for David giving me the

playing the vibraphone.

me out there. That was a real gift from him.”

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himself as both a soloist and bandleader.

always generous and a treat to be around. nephews that still all live in Santa Cruz County.

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Community News

Summer Ends with a Flurry of Festivals

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A N N U A L

By Noel Smith ow truly fortunate we are here is

mornings and sunny, zephyrous afteras the summer ends!

67th Annual Begonia Festival

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tival in Capitola by the sea. The Capitola

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begonia-laden oats traveling down Soquel

get any better!

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34th Annual Capitola Art & Wine f that wasn’t enough, the following

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The 35th Annual Santa Cruz Greek Festival

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Sept. 10 & 11, 2016 Sat. 10am–6pm • Sun. 10am–5pm

Beside the beach in beautiful Capitola! · 160 Fine Artists · Wine Tasting from 22 Santa Cruz Mountain Wineries · Music & Performing Arts · Gourmet Food · Kids Art & Music Area · Local Artisans Marketplace

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just enjoy.

Santa Cruz County Fair

when you get to see all those farm animals,

“Festivals” page 7

Free Shuttle & Parking at Capitola Mall

Hosted by the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce

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Community News

November Transportation Ballot Measure T he Regional Transportation Commission’s “Safety, Pothole Repair,

Measure” will appear on the November 8,

Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Watsonville.

munity input, the 2016 Transportation Improvement Measure boosts transit portation Commission (RTC) developed the ballot measure over the last two years

people with disabilities, and pares down

support.

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global warming and air pollution by serve and analyze transit options in the

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future generations. If approved by the is not a bond issue so all tax moneys “Transportation” page 9

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Community News

Santa Cruz Greek Festival Celebrates 35 Years SANTA CRUZ — Festival has been voted Best Street Festival in Santa Cruz County for many years and is one of the most

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syrup and nuts Streets, downtown Santa Cruz. Visitors will

been handed down for hundreds of years.

Santa Cruz Greek Festival 223 Church Street Santa Cruz Dates and Hours: Friday, September 9

The Spartan Band throughout the three-day -

12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

For more information, visit www.livelikeaGreek Orthodox Church.

“Festivals” from page 5

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“Monterey Jazz Festival” from page 4

“I guess my initial goal as a teenager was wanting to be as good as John Col-

Dr. Judy Force, DVM

Kumon Math & Reading Center Learning for the Long Run

get his attention during the short interview.

345-8377 dream evolved to wanting to be able to

side person. I just wanted to be able to door and was pretty exhausted.

all that has happened this year.

have happened.”

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Community Briefs T

family and invited them to visit the Sher-

New Exhibit to Open at the Agricultural History Project

sonalized study

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life of a pioneer family that owned property in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Corralitos.

The exhibit tells the life of the Bob Tindall and his family that lived and farmed the

independent programs, -

Cruz, Monterey and Pajaro Valley, you

Central Coast of California what it is today.

Cruz County spend hours exploring our

(optional).

& Museum. When you visit, be sure to stop

for K-8 students in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Santa Clara, San Benito, and San Mateo -

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in assembling the exhibit.

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employees and their families. The Foun-

Entry Fee

Deputy Nicky Draper (center) deals with some paperwork.

throughout the year.

growth and life-long learning.

Foundation.

Community News

Positive Discipline Community Resources Programs for September SANTA CRUZ — youth.

Rio Del Mar Mexican Cuisine CUERVO GOLD MARGARITAS!

Full Bar!

Positive Discipline for Parents of Children 2-5 years old August 30 through October 18, Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Live Oak Family Community Resources, 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz.

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Presented by Colleen Murphy, Cer-

Cost: $80 per person for the 8-week series, pre-register for childcare $10/class.

For more information call Steve, 831-4767284, x 107 or http://www.pdcrsantacruz.org/ classes-workshops/classes/ Parent Support Group: For Parents of Teens his is a monthly meeting where

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The partnership to expand the Festival’s

Community Briefs

Fee includes

this wonderful partnership that fosters a love Information or sponsorships weight.

To Register required.

Festival Family Days at SCPL SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz

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Community News

Banff Mountain Film Festival Radical Reels Tour September 25 at 7 p.m. Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz

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other adrenaline-filled films. year’s presentation of the most outra-

Mountain Festival

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to the edge.

Reels Tour runs every spring & fall and spans bringing a variety of mountain sport Burning Mountains

range of viewers outdoor

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to your seat for the best jaw-dropping

Locally Sponsored by Solar Technologies,

Restaurant, Good Times and SantaCruz.Com,

The Radical Reels Tour is presented by National Geographic and MSR Sponsored by Rey del Rio

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CASA Urgently Needs Bilingual Volunteers

W who have been removed from their homes trust and self-esteem, as well as gathering information from everyone involved in the bilingual and male volunteers, we always “CASA” page 15 10 / September 1st 2016 / Aptos Times

Community News

California Grapes Quarantine Lifted WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Counties have been under regulation

that the European grapevine moth (EGVM) California and that the Federal quarantine

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Congressman Sam Farr (D-Calif.) released the following statement regarding it with timely, robust investments and

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Community News

Jordan & Kyra’s 23rd Annual Memorial Golf Tournament SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruzshotgun start tournament with a variety

dinner banquet. To enter, sponsor the tournament, or for more information, tournament.

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to the plans presented by Barry Swenson Builder and the permits are -

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the high standards required by the developer.

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Aptos Village has another hurdle

Railroad Crossing The predisposition hearing before Judge

ervation and strengthening has presented a

about the suit at this time.

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The Apple Barn Road wanting to turn left will have to Infrastructure Contracting he third hurdle has been that the -

tions and and other elements that had been added through the years (and there were

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be moved.

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MacKenzie’s accommodates Special Events and Banquets.

For more information contact our event coordinator Margy Seifert.

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Local History

The Dark Side of History: Paul Woodside

By Kevin Newhouse

really just telling a story of what bered by future generations. Most people have no issue telling the history of inspirational events that leave you feeling good and maybe even a little bit proud. Then there are the stories that sometimes require

their days swimming, playing golf, tennis, and polo, all while admiring the beauty of the Monterey Bay. Prior to this development, the high

relatively undisturbed. This venture was beginning of the tourism industry that still

The stories you often tell in a quieter

feel good stories, but nevertheless they are

system of wires running from the house was told to voluntarily go to the Napa state Instead he left town and eventually ended

This was during the early stages of develWoodside was more than just a little had been arrested in Solano County and

of this new development was a problem for -

William Morgan, President of the to persuade Woodside to sell his property

responded, “a trillion dollars.”

Woodside’s left wrist. Woodside, exuding super-human strength, overpowered both ton’s revolver from its holster and sent a

violent behavior towards anyone who then turned the weapon on Roundtree instantly.

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The Perfumer’s Apprentice invites you to be transported into the world of fragrance creation.

Browse our History of Perfume wall, learn the different methods of fragrance extraction, then venture into our classroom environment where a member of our staff will instruct you with the tools and knowledge necessary for a hands on fragrance creation experience.

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Community News

13th Annual Gourmet Grazing On The Green for Santa Cruz County Cancer Support Services SANTA CRUZ — Grazing on the Green, Santa Cruz County’s premier event

Let Sid’s cater your next event!

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Make every drop count!

Visit our booth

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Grazing on the Green is the ultimate foodie festival, featuring an afternoon of -

versity of California at Santa Cruz and the

Water Conservation Booth Harvest Building

and breweries and is a must stop for Santa

September 14–18

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Community News

The Northern California Renaissance Faire HOLLISTER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; time to the Northern California Renais-

Willingtown, a village under the rule of Queen Elizabeth I. Join the merriment,

Thousands of people travel to Casa painting and hair braiding.

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Local Sports

Aptos High School Scoreboard lights

Football Season Record (1-0) Coach Randy Blankenship Aptos 21 – Salinas 14 Aptos Stats

Aptos Scoring

for

the

Kaylee

Pryor

Senior,

Kiegan

Boys Season Record (League 0 - 1) Coach Cody Gilbert Santa Cruz 9 – Aptos 5

Girls Volleyball

Water Polo

Season Record (0-2 SCCAL 0-0) Coach Lucas Bol San Benito (Hollister) def Aptos (25-20, 20-25, 25-15, 25-20)

Girls Season Record (League 1 - 1) Coach Mark Knapp Aptos 10 – Christopher (Gilroy) 5

Salinas def Aptos (25-21, 23-25, 18-25, 25-18, 15-7)

Girls Tennis

YUJA WANG BRAHMS CONCERTO NO.2

THE BARBER

Guzman and Kaylee Pryor had six saves Santa Cruz 10 – Aptos 9 n their first game of the season, the

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doubles.

Aptos def San Marin 6-1 Aptos Scoring: Mia Totah over Sarah

OF SEVILLE

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FULL OPERA IN CONCERT

AND MUCH MORE!

Season Record (2-0 SCCAL 0-0) Coach Linda Hitchcock Aptos def Hollister 7-0 Aptos Scoring:

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Conveniently located next to Aptos Junior High

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Northern California Renaissance Faire

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Featured Columnist

Interview with Leslie Thompson

By Jessica Johnson

She began her new path at Cabrillo, earning

creativity? es, in that people here are so open to

her son, Sid, now seven. elor’s at UCSC. While at UCSC she was

if

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“serious”

not job -

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ative journey as an artist and mother.

How long have you lived in Santa Cruz? was born in Pasadena and we moved up here when I was three. My dad was the

Leslie Thompson

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is why she was so supportive of me doing “Leslie Thompson” page 24

Innovative Waste-Free Flushing Cleans Pipes and Saves Water

Featured Columnist

release of metals and other solids when to further improve water quality. Inline quality water. The traditional method of

water.

As always, if you have any questions the pipes of the home by opening the front outside water spigot until the water runs

leaves the distribution system through -

street, and out to the sewer or storm drain systems. This method requires a lot of even resentment when everyone is “Doing

overdrafted groundwater basin.

system using the traditional method. In addition to saving the 6 million gallons,

was suspended due to the water shortage

properly with the traditional method.

to contact Melanie Schumacher at melanies@ soquelcreekwater.org or 831-475-8501x153 and visit www.soquelcreekwater.org for more information.

Children’s Movies

San Jose Water Company, and the

Christine Mead, our Operations and Main-

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western portion of the distribution system hydrants with a pump, an oversized fire hose and filtering system mounted atop the City of Santa Cruz as part of the pilot loop. The water passes through filters the mains to minimize the potential for

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1. Savvy 6. Churchill’s “so few” 9. Wolf in Mexico 13. Type of closet 14. “____ to Joy” 15. Giverny Impressionist 16. Select by a vote 17. Craggy peak 18. Eight voices 19. *Snow White’s posse 21. *Kevin, Stuart or Bob 23. *”Mr. ____body & Sherman” 24. Fodder holder 25. Dawber of “Mork & Mindy” 28. Maastricht Treaty (1992) currency 30. Goldfinger’s henchman

Some of our “Waste-Free Flushing” Crew: Mark Rosenthal, Andy Villegas, Eric Humble and K.C. Cole with the NO-DES system.

35. They’re hidden up a sleeve?

37. TV’s ____ at Night 39. *”____ Got a Friend in Me” from “Toy Story” 40. Lymph ____ 41. *E.T., e.g.

43. Arctic jaeger 44. Dismal 46. Muffin Man’s Drury ____ 47. Unagi, pl.

48. Not digital 50. Word-of-mouth story 52. Actor’s domain 53. Back talk 55. “____ populi,” or “voice of the people” 57. *Mr. Miyagi’s forte 60. *”____ Life of Pets” 63. Type of renewable energy

64. Parental involvement org.

66. Have dinner at home 68. Type of sweatshirt 69. H+, e.g.

70. Spiral-horned antelope 71. Augments 72. *Jack Sparrow’s “yes” 73. Ruhr’s industrial center

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32. Football move, pl.

33. Immature ovum 34. *Beauty’s true love

36. Finned mammal 38. Bingo-like game 42. Impulse transmitter 45. Prayer beads 49. Gangster’s pistol 51. Between Paleocene and Oligocene 54. Old photo color 56. R÷ntgen beams 57. Crazy one 58. Medicinal succulent 59. Unit of angular measure, pl.

60. Like spirit in sane body 61. Estimated arrivals 62. Bathroom flooring 63. Female pronoun 65. *Buzz or Woody 67. A Bobbsey twin © Statepoint Media

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Community News

From the Musical Heart of Europe

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he heavy-blooded songs of the Danube River Basin will resonate in full house rewarded the per-

Pianist John Orlando will be the program will open with the exquisite daubs

who lived ninety minutes away, in Brno, then and now

lied von der Erde”), the tor’s insightful vision.”

John Orlando, though Michel Singher nationally, is a prophet in his own land.

The long-time Santa Cruz resident, former head of the piano department at

and bassoon.

Santa Cruz County” by the Good Times

was hailed by reviewer Roger Emanuels as

Franz Schubert

Tickets: www.espressorch.org, or at the door.

For further information, call (831) 247-8505.

“Leslie Thompson” from page 22 making/writing/creating?

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Tell me about a time you surprised yourself.

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Montana, just to pass the time. That was -

to get my diploma while I was pregnant! true.

Why is being creative important to you? t has a lot to do with my son and

“artist”?

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myself that … I do! It’s a hard thing

settle for a job that is not going to give you

What are you working on now?

Do you have dry spells? What do you do when you do?

How do ideas come to you? Do they

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What local creatives do you admire?

an artist, but his bread and butter is

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people.

Do you have a daily routine when you are creating?

doodling with him.

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getting through the Nitti gritty details of

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though he sees me stressed sometimes, he

Who are your creative idols? Why?

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and the original Katie Perry at UCSC. What never fails to inspire you? love the human body and how it

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What is the best advice you have been given about being an artist?

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Raised in Aptos, Jessica Johnson is a freelance writer, author and blogger dedicated to helping others live brave, creative lives. Learn more about questions, comments and creative suggestions to

Community News

SCCAS Featured Pet

Sea Otter Shootings in Santa Cruz County T he

U.S.

Fish

and

Wildlife

Department of Fish and Wildlife

the shooting deaths of three southern

in Santa Cruz County should leave and report it immediately to CDFW at

offered for this information.

The three male sea otters, two subadults and one adult, were found dead

as California sea otters, were listed as

San Mateo County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south, with a

LEO: Can’t Keep A Good Dog Down

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Island in Ventura County.

California state law. Killing a southern sea otter is punishable by up to $100,000 a private donor are contributing to the reward.

ittle Leo

tained gunshot wounds and died several days to several so deserves.

ashore. The U.S. Fish and

a thorough examination to aid in the investigation. mation about these or any Santa Cruz Location

Sheriff Trafton battled on, again getting possession of his weapon, and fired a

Watsonville Location

few days later 6 more bombs were found on his property. There was a fear that unfound explosives were still

on the hillside. it was obvious where he had stopped to rest due to the heavy saturation of blood.

bullets (all fired from the sheriff’s gun).

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fought for his life long enough to be able to tell the details of the events that

ever find out.

For more information about the Aptos

crossword on 23 »

and a squad of deputies obtained permission from the late Paul Woodside’s

him.

© Statepoint Media

becoming a member of the museum, please visit www.aptoshistory.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aptos_history_museum.

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The Book Bag

By Robert Francis

Non-Fiction For Young Readers … when a family is traveling or when the

All You Need Is a Pencil:

The Totally Hilarious All About America Activity Book

a youngster busy for more than just a few minutes. It is not only engaging but also

By Joe Rhatigan Illustrated by Anthony Owsley

Let’s Look In: Woods & Forests

A Spot & Learn, Stick & Play Book Illustrated by Caz Buckingham interest material that will not only daughter

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busy

or her a lot about

where they will spend their adult lives.

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wolf pups growing into young adults, this needed is a simple

when you venture into the woods

page explain how to use the guide and the following pages offer information on where to find flora and fauna as you enjoy your There

Both adults and youngsters ten and

are

you find various

separated from their mothers. youngster will learn the role John Marshall played in starting the California gold rush played in the United States (Rutgers vs.

most appropriate to use it with a youngster

grade or higher would get the most from

His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities

By Simonetta Carr

woodland environment in the two-page

The Clementine Rose Busy Day Book -

In this beautifully designed, well-

vation as you spend a day out in the woods.

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lementine Rose is a very busy little girl and she invites readers seven and older to join her as she designs a new wardrobe, plans for a holiday

famous Pieta and David as well as how the

The Lucky Litter

and served as an inspiration for artists all over the world.

By Jennifer Keats Curtis

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Michelangelo for Kids

puzzles,

Arbordale. $9.95

quizzes National during

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major

drawing will

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developed into healthy, young wolves 26 / September 1st 2016 / Aptos Times

on more of the native plants, animals and

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Community Calendar Aptos Chamber of Commerce Saturday Sept. 10 Castro Adobe Tour

11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Castro Adobe

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Announcements

Nar-Anon Santa CruzGreater Bay Area (GBA) of Northern California

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fellowship of relatives and

all adobe buildings reprenow being offered in our Santa

Period in the Monterey Bay area. This two-story adobe

Tuesdays.

For meeting locations, please call our helpline at 831-291-5099 or contact saveyoursanity@aol.com.

floor and one of the very few Reservations required: 831688-1467. Cost: $10 donation

Thursday Sept. 15

Ongoing Events

Breakfast Meeting

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Second Mondays

website for meeting listings in our Invisible/Alienated area and region: www.naranon- Grandparents Support Group 4:-5:30p.m. california.org/norcal/meetings

Museum

oin us for our September -

CASA Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

C out promotional materials, hear important safety and government reports all while enjoying a wonderful $20 members/ $25 nonmembers. For reservations call 688-1467 or email esme@aptoschamber.com

Tuesday Sept. 27 September Mixer

5:00 - 6:30 p.m., Seascape Golf

everyday people that, with just

Can Be There or Not this will be

Tuesdays

Business Debtors Anonymous

Santa Cruz Moving,” will be

of the Santa Cruz County

Caregiver Support Group mercial Crossing, Santa Cruz

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Call (831) 475-2258 for more details.

For more information: 831-4253272

Sundays

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children 6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121

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entire family. In this ongoing support group, we will share

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First Baptist Church Bible Study 9:45 a.m: Bible Study

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bible study and worship every Sunday.

Call (831) 688-5842 for more info

Overeaters Anonymous

County invite you to attend a Caregiver Support Group for serious illness.

When a loved one is seriously

$20 members/ $25 nonmembers. For reservations call 688-1467 or email esme@aptoschamber.com

Bargetto Winery’s Thursday Night Music Series

Street, Santa Cruz.

Mondays

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Saturday September 3 Wings Over Watonville

N Main St, Soquel

First Mondays: 2-3 p.m.,

Cost: $5 members/ $10 nonmembers

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Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Monthly Meeting

zation that provide information and support to grandparents who feel alienated or estranged to their

Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. in Santa Cruz Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. in Aptos

Breakfast Meeting

Follow us on Facebook: Facebook. com/AptosNoonToastmasters or Capitola Begonia Festival Capitola By The Sea more info: (831) 236-1171 th year, the Festival

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Thursday October 13

Friday Sept. 2 thru Monday, Sept. 5

Questions: pat@invisiblegrand Thursdays in August parent.com (831) 601-9195 More info www.casaof santacruz.org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102

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and learning healthy ways to deal Jewell St. with separation from anyone. his statewide group of retired www.begoniafestival.com men invites you to be our guest

Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Capitola Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. one’s business.

the September Mixer hosted by

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supportive group of people

(831) 430-3078

9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter If you would like to participate 2900 Chanticleer Ave., Santa in the next Advocate training Cruz contact cita@casaofsantacruz.org or (831) 761-2956 Free, Friendly 12-Step group for those who have a problem with food.

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Aptos Noon Toastmasters

current times and locations of

display in the Capitola Village. www.capitolaartandwine.com

at (831) 429-7906.

friendly movie to be shown in a giant hangar on Friday night. Free admission!

Friday Sept. 9 thru Sun. Sept. 11

Wednesday Sept. 14 thru Sunday Sept. 18 Santa Cruz County Fair

At the Santa Cruz County Fair

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ows, Plows, and Oh Wows!” is the theme of the 2016

Santa Cruz Greek Fair

Saturday Sept. 10 Sunday Sept. 11 34th Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival

Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday

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and food, featuring more than Municipal Airport. ead down to the Watsonville airport on Saturday for the

blue-ribbon exhibits, animal displays, rides, entertainment

Great White on the 16th. www.santacruzcountyfair.com

Friday September 23 thru Sun. September 25 Monterey Bay Birding Festival

Thursdays

Announcements

Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance

Friendship Put to Music!

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Arts and Entertainment

6:30 pm, La Selva Beach

lasses every thursday night

Selva Beach, CA 95076 tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun and easy to do!

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For more information call Sue

First Fridays each month

is a Santa Cruz Institute

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he Monterey Symphony is

2nd Saturday on the Farm

Last Thursdays each month

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

www.montereysymphony.org for more information.

4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante,

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Your September Horoscope

admission fees.

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Santa Cruz, 95060

the third Sunday of every month. taining and easy-to-understand format, with up-to-date photos,

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Business Guide

Featured Columnist

Local Gov’t Responds to Veteran Homelessness

By Zach Friend, County Supervisor 2nd District

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very Wednesday at the Santa Cruz County Veterans

Ongoing Watercolor Classes with Open Studios Artist, Bonni Carver

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TUESDAYS: 10-1pm at Corralitos Art Center THURSDAYS:10-1pm at La Selva Clubhouse

that bind them together.

But many also share another bond — about half are homeless.

That so many of our honored vets are living on the street is not unique to

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erans. But there are many interested

made but we aren’t there yet. they provide rent subsidies along the number of homeless veterans Mayors Challenge to End Veteran erans organizations the needle has begun to move.

visits to veterans in their homes, of available units and willing landlords.

Put simply, if more housing Veterans are targeted that gen-

a variety of things — job opportu-

eliminate

veteran

homelessness

Meaning, most of the veterans that If you own property, veterans

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Resource Center at (831) 477-7515 to

Featured Columnist

Be Prepared

ADVANCED DENTISTRY

By Mike Conrad, Division Chief Operations Aptos La Selva Fire Protection District

vip introducing our new

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yearly

It just so happens that September is National Preparedness Month, and

membership

join today and save

after years of drought being prepared for

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annually and donate the existing food

batteries for both.

Santa Cruz County has more hazards per

slides, tsunamis and the list goes on. So the

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but plan for the worst. Fortunately being prepared for all of the possible hazards we one is being prepared for all.

First and foremost you must have a plan. What is your family plan if you need -

as possible to withstand the possible insults from both natural and manmade events.

as well.

There are many organizations that you on how to prepare your home and family but to help others prepare as well. CERT is

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