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International Migratory Bird Day The Watsonville Wetlands Watch and the City of Wat sonville Nature Center are working together to celebrate this years’ International Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, that highlight the birds of the Watsonville Wetlands.

The Watsonville Wetlands support over 250 resident and migratory bird species including many that are rare and declining throughout the State.

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World’s Biggest Garage Sale Gathering Begins We Need Your Help! Donate, volunteer, spread the word, and shop! We want clothing (in great condition), furniture, housewares, working appliances, gardening things, linens & bedding (please

2017 Ag Day Spring Luncheon A record crowd attended the National Agriculture Spring Luncheon held March 15 at the Santa Cruz County Fair Heritage Hall in Watsonville.

The annual event is coordinated by the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau and the educational organization

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No. 9 Volume 26

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Table of Contents

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Cover 2017 Ag Day Spring Luncheon

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Community News World’s Biggest Garage Sale Jose German Basurto Earns Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship

of Supervisor Zach Friend 9 SC Music Fest Scores Another Stellar Lineup 10 Country Garden Tour in Aromas by Joyce Oroz 11 International Migratory Bird Day 19 teers Removed 1,165 lbs of Trash 23 ‘The Places We Will Go!’ – Delta High School Fund Raiser By Mary Altier

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Local Sports Aptos High School Scoreboard Kids Camps

14 New In Town 21 New Aptos Art Festival Launching May 13

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#OMMUNITY #ALENDAR s !RTS %NTERTAINMENT ˆ Pages 28 – 29 -ONTHLY (OROSCOPE s Page ˆ Your May Horoscope Featured Columnists Aptos History by Kevin Newhouse – Happy Birthday Agnes Reed!

County Climate Action Strategy by Zach Friend

by Brooke Valentine Celebrating Over 30 Years of Marriage by Roy Verley of Aptos – TPG 2017 Poetry Contest Winner 2016 Measure L Bond Progress by Bill Beecher, Chair, Citizens Oversight Committee Water Wisdom 3##!3 &EATURED 0ET s 0AGE ˆ Shirley: Make Your Pet a Potbelly Pig!

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Cover Story “Ag Day” From page 1 Al Smith Friend of Agriculture Award presented to Ted Burke

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Michael Oppenheimer, Camisa Composti production coordinator Liz Senteney advertising sales Don Beaumont, Louisa Sandman Jenny Rodriguez office coordinator Cathe Race distribution Bill Pooley, Annabelle Balcazar

promotion in the bar and the dining room (‘Winemaker Wednesday’) which features and promotes a local winery for speaker at the 2015 National Agriculture

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inside front cover of our menu we list the names of local farms and growers who provide the restaurant with their food

Committed to using locally grown products. as a priority when purchasing products

supporter of Community Alliance of Family Farmers (CAFF) and Buy Fresh, Buy Local Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County Executive Director, Lance Linares, who was the 2016 award recipient, announced the award.

This award is named after Al Smith who was the founder of Orchard Supply Hardware and donated 3,000 acres coast to Cal Poly. The ranch has row crops,

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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 organization not involved in production agriculture but has done much for the industry.

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Day Poster and Poetry Contests. Daisy Mendoza, from E.A. Hall Middle School in Watsonville, won the poster contest.

And Alyssa Burchell, from Creekside School in Santa Cruz, won the Poetry Contest and read his poem at the event.

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Katie Bassmann (left) and Juan Gonzalez, of Lakeside Organic Gardens, announcing Centennial Sponsorship of SCC Farm Bureau. recipient of the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship. Attached is information about Jose.

Master of Ceremonies for the event was Farm Bureau President Thomas Broz. Thomas spoke about the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau’s 100th Anniversary and introduced the to do in Celebration of Farm Bureau’s Centennial Year” campaign.

Other notables in attendance include County Supervisors Zach Friend and Bruce McPherson, Scotts Valley Council member Stephany Aguilar, Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent, PVUSD and Georgia Acosta, Trustee, PVUSD. Cover Photo: Daisy Mendoza, 6th Grade, EA Hall Middle School, and Alyssa Burchell, 7th Grade, Creekside School, were the winners of the 2017 Poster and Poetry Contests.

Community News

World’s Biggest Garage Sale

Preparations Underway For Twin Lakes’ Annual Second Harvest Fundraiser 2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos

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Bring boxes, packing materials, and coat hangers starting April 28. We also need your unwanted clothing racks!

Donation Times! onations should be brought to the Bus Barn (behind Monschke Hall). (Please see separate times for donating furniture and large/heavy items.)

Saturday, April 29 Sunday, April 30 Mon - Fri, May 1-5 Saturday, May 6 Sunday, May 7 Mon-Tues, May 8-9 Last Day For Regular Donations Is Tuesday, May 9 Furniture and very heavy/very large items can be brought to the circle driveway during these times: Sunday, May 7 Mon-Tues, May 8-9 Thursday, May 11 Friday, May 12

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Community News

Jose German Basurto Earns Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship

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German Basurto has been awarded its Jimmie Cox Memorial Schol

is awarded to a student who is, or will be majoring in agriculture. Jose is currently a senior year at Watsonville High School. He played basketball in school and has been an “Honor Roll” student. He is a member of the Business, Agriculture and Technology Academy (BATA) at Watsonville High.

Jose will be attending Fresno State University in the fall where he will be pursuing a career in Agricul tural System Management.

He hopes to graduate from college and return to Santa Cruz County with a better “…understanding about the crops that are grown here in Watsonville.”

Steve Bontadelli stated, “We had many applicants this year, we wish we could have given them all a scholarship.” Bontadelli further stated, “Jose is an outstanding individual. a great addition to the agriculture com

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announced a partnership with American AgCredit. The recipient of the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship also receives an additional $2,000 award from the American AgCredit Scholarship Program.

This brings the total scholarship amount A special $2,000 scholarship award was given to Ashley Devery who attended

the selection committee has decided to give an extra award to a student who applied for, but did not receive the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship.

Ashley is currently attending Oregon State University.

This scholarship was presented at the National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon held in the Her itage Hall at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, March 15. The Luncheon is an annual event sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Farm

For more information about the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship, please contact Agri-Culture at 722-6622 or see the website at www.agri-culture.us

Local History

Happy Birthday Agnes Reed!

By Kevin Newhouse

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ocal Aptos resident Agnes Reed cel ebrated her 100th birthday on March

line of Aptos residents and although she was born in San Francisco, she spent many summers coming to Aptos as a young girl.

I recently had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Agnes about her family, her memories of Aptos, and the secret to living a long and happy life.

Claus Mangels, a prominent and important player in our town’s early history. Most

Coast and one of the wealthiest men to ever live. Claus Mangels was Claus Spreckels’

acres of land from Spreckels and Vicente Castro in today’s Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. This property became known as “Mangels Ranch.” In 1888, Mangels built his summer ranch home on the property.

It was built with clear heart redwood from the Loma Prieta Mill.

Its 15 rooms include 10 bedrooms, a kitchen and butler’s pantry, two parlors, a dining room, a card room, a full basement, 3000 square feet of living space on each of

walk.” The style is called “Carpenter’s Gothic.”

The estate stayed in the family it was sold to Dr. Ron and Jackie Fisher.

Photo Courtesy of the Reed family

Agnes Reed (from left), Agnes Tillmann van Eck (mother), Baron Jan Carel van Panthaleon van Eck (father), and John C. van Eck (cousin) at the Mangels House around 1922.

The house was then kept as the private residence of Dr. Fisher, who passed away earlier this year. where Agnes would spend summers vis iting her grandmother. Spending time with extended family was important and the ranch was a place where they could all come together.

Agnes has fond memories of playing with her cousins at the ranch and enjoying

the beauty of the surrounding area. It is quite obvious how much Agnes loves her family and how important they are to her.

Even today, her face lights up when she talks about the Mangels Ranch.

Agnes also remembers taking trips to the beach as a young girl. Her son, Mark, has recently transferred some home movies Eck families (all closely related) down at Rio Del Mar Beach. The footage shows a young Agnes having fun in the surf and sand!

Over the years, the Mangels Ranch was split up among Claus Mangels’ grand children. Agnes’ mother (Agnes Tillmann van Eck) and father (Jan Carel van Eck) were among those who ended up land on the ranch.

The story of Agnes’ father is quite fasci nating. His full name and title was Baron Jan Carel van Panthaleon van Eck. Born in 1880, van Eck was the son of a Dutch army general.

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Community News

BBBS Annual Fundraiser Returns Local Businesses Set to “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” For Big Brothers, Big Sisters SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is challenging local businesses to Bowl for Kids Sake and help

Big Brothers Big Sisters.

More than 120 teams are expected to participate. Teams collect sponsorships

Bowling teams are invited to participate in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County’s biggest fundraiser of the year at

help raise critical funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County. Teams have a wide range of bowling expe rience, but all aim to improve the lives of children in Santa Cruz County. All money raised by the event helps support Big Brothers Big Sisters’ professionally managed mentoring services for children in Santa Cruz County.

The event is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County’s largest annual fundraiser, last year’s event raised more than $110,000. The Boardwalk has donated the use of the Boardwalk Bowl facility

team in the friendly competition. Bowling skills are not required, and the time com mitment is minimal (one game).

All money raised goes to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County.

Karl Rice, president of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will lead a Boardwalk team, called Karl’s Ringers. Rice is also competing in a special chal lenge with local restaurateur Zach Davis of Glass Jar. Rice and Davis have each set a team fundraising goal of $2,500, but they are also upping the ante with a little side action. The team with the lower bowling score will donate an additional $500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the team that raises less money will also donate $500 to

Community Briefs

2017 Congressional Art Competition WASHINGTON — Congressman

for high school students. High schools throughout California’s 20th Congres sional District are invited to participate by student artwork. Exceptions will be made grades on one campus. All submissions are The winning entry will be proudly displayed in the corridors of our nation’s Capitol in Washington, DC. The winner and a family member will also be invited to attend a special ceremony with other young artists from around the country in Washington, DC at the end of June.

for Bowl for Kids Sake every

raise over $200 receive an event sweatshirt;

“The Boardwalk Bowl is extremely proud to be a major sponsor of Bowl for Kids’ Sake,” said Boardwalk president Karl Rice. “We encourage other businesses to sign up to participate in this fun event.”

Individuals raising $125 or more

Grab Bag prizes. Additionally, a Grand

The Congressional Art Competition encourages and recognizes the rich artistic talents of young Americans. Students are allowed to submit various styles and types of art, ranging from paintings and drawings to photography and mixed media pieces. The winners will be deter mined using criteria based on originality, skill of execution, excellence in use of mate rials and conceptual strength of the project.

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Highway 129 Curve Realignment

Realignment Project Near Aromas A major curve realignment project near

the Santa Cruz/San Benito County line with

caring mentor. at Seascape and dinner at Sanderlings will be awarded to the top fundraiser.

Sisters has served over 6,500 at risk youth, by matching them to screened and

To register a team for Bowl for Kids’ Sake or to donate to a bowler visit www.santacruz mentor.org, email bowl@santacruzmentor.org, or call 831-464-8691.

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inclusive playground for children of all abilities. The Roasters Electronic message boards will be activated this week, alerting motorists of this work. Motorists are advised to take an alternate route or use detour map shown below. This project will improve traveler safety by realigning the highway to increase the curve radius and sight distance at this location.

Roadwork is scheduled to be completed

Hart, Deputy Police Chief Rick Martinez, Supervisor Bruce McPherson and other special guests.

RSVP and pur chase tickets by calling Al De Camara at

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management.com $150 per plate of which

million project is Graniterock Company of Watsonville, CA.

Further sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Kendra Cleary

Roast of Supervisor Zach Friend Proceeds raised will go to build LEO’s Haven

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More information can be found about LEO’s Haven at www.santacruzplaygroundproject.org

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Community News

SC Music Fest Scores Another Stellar Lineup T his year’s Santa Cruz American Music Festival is bringing in some of the biggest names in rock, blues, folk and funk and showcasing some adven turous new directions.

Saturday headliner Mellissa Etheridge is a household name among rock fans who has won Grammys and had top 10 hits,

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including “Come to My Window,” “I’m the Only One” and “Bring Me Some Water.”

But her appearance here will be like none other she’s done. She’s bringing in some

Stax records, the label that gave us Otis Redding and Booker T & the MGs. That’s the real beauty of this fes tival, according to fans and critics who have voted it best in the area. This isn’t a place to hear the kind of greatest hits sets you get at the county fair. It’s where artists come to show they are still artists.

Take Steven Stills (Crosby, Stills, Nash appearing Saturday with a band called the Rides, including bluesman Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Barry Goldberg from the great early rock band, the Electric Flag.

These stars are still taking chances with what Stills said is “the blues band of my dreams.”

Sunday’s top slot goes to The Devil

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Makes Three, a rootsy trio that started in Santa Cruz and has built a national following with a devilish mix of punk ethos with traditional instruments and tunes. No one sits through their shows.

They are followed by Mavis Staples, who follows in the Ray Charles tradition of making everything soulful and having a rich history with her band, the Staples Singers.

Future stars include JJ Grey and Mofro, who like Trombone Shorty before them have played Aptos several times and are playing bigger festivals and wowing audiences with their smoky funk and soul.

The Record Company is a power trio that in one listen will convince you that they are bound for glory. Think of the first time you heard ZZ Top. Festival founders Michael Blas and Phil Lewis, who have been doing this big stars before they hit it really big.

Roots rockers the Brothers Comatose, Barns Courtney, the Wood Brothers,

and Baskery fall into that category.

You are guaranteed to be hearing the next big thing in the most intimate setting anywhere, Aptos Village Park, with no bad seats, great food and beverages and stellar sound and atmo sphere.

American Music Festival Memorial Day Weekend Gates open by 10 a.m. at Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos. Shows p.m. No in/out privilege after 3 p.m.

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Aptos High School Scoreboard Baseball Aptos Season Record (11-6, SCCAL 3-4) Coach: Jason Biancardi Harbor 8 – Aptos 6 (Apr 25, Hm*) Soquel 4 – Aptos 3 (Apr 21 Hm*)

Softball Aptos Season Record: (5-13, SCCAL 2-4) Coach: Phil Rojas SLV 8 – Aptos 2 (Apr 25, Hm*) Scotts Valley 22 – Aptos 0 Scotts Valley 2 – Aptos 1 (Apr 20, Away*)

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Boys Golf Aptos Season Record: (12-1) Coach: Jamie Townsend Aptos def Harbor (194-234) (April 20, DeLaveaga GC*) Aptos Stats: Max Meltzer (Medalist) Aptos def St. Francis (199-262) (Apr 13, Seascape GC*) Aptos Stats: Max Meltzer (Medalist)

Boys Volleyball Aptos Season Record: (13-5, SCCAL 9-2) Coach: Jacob Landel Aptos def SLV (3-0) (Apr 21, H*) (20-25, 19-25, 25-17, 25-23, 15-7) Aptos Stats digs; Michael Spinelli 25 assists Aptos def Mount Madonna (18-25, 25-22, 25-20, 36-34) Aptos Stats Aptos def Scotts Valley (25-13, 25-12, 25-17) (Apr 12, H*) Aptos Stats: Jayson Guy 16 kills, 2 Jordan Notari 8 Kills; Jackson Shirley 5 kills; Michael Spinelli 16 assists

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Community News

Country Garden Tour in Aromas

By Joyce Oroz

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Garden Tour is happening

p.m. What could be more beautiful than ten lovely gardens nestled in the green hills of Aromas? This year seven private gardens will be open to the public and three commercial gardens will display their work and answer gardening questions.

Aromas Grange, corner of Rose Ave. and Bardue Ave. The booklet pre

views each garden with words and a picture to help you decide where you want to go. My advice is to go early, as the gardens close at four o’clock sharp. While you’re at the grange, be and box lunches.

Because of this year’s generous

Be prepared for surprises such as chickens, pigs, sculptures and artists.

Yes, you will see “Aromas

Hills Artisans” along the paths, dis playing their artwork. Oil paintings, glass creations and books written by local authors are just a few of the treasures waiting to be discovered.

The artists are always happy to answer your questions about mate rials and methods, and show you their newest works of art. You might even purchase a wonderful Mother’s Day gift. Or make the tour your gift to Mom. If you have never been to Aromas, you’re in for a treat. The quaint little town sits at the corners of three counties, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito. Coming from the north (Watsonville) or south (Highway 101), just take highway straight ahead, across the tracks into town and right on Rose Avenue. I look forward to seeing you in Garden number 6.

“Agnes Reed” from page 7 The Baron, who was employed with Royal Dutch Shell, came to San Fran to research the possibility of starting an oil business on the West Coast. The following year he formed American Gasoline Company, which would later become Shell Oil. to head the newly organized Shell Union Oil Corporation, a holding company for the Shell interests in the United States. In

He and Agnes Tillmann were married in San Francisco. The bride was described as wearing a robe of ivory toned crepe charmeuse draped with rare lace. Surely the event was nothing short of an elaborate be cut short, like many others, on account of World War I. They would eventually have 5 children, one of who is Agnes, the subject of this article.

It should be known that even though van Eck was born into the title “Baron,” the designation played no part in his work told, it was purely an American obsession with status that van Eck would always be known as “The Baron” and Agnes as “The 10 / May 1st 2017 / Aptos Times

Baroness.” In fact, titles are very rarely used in Holland and his Dutch friends simply referred to them as Mr. and Mrs. van Eck. They weren’t by any means ashamed or embarrassed by the Baron/ Baroness titles but they did prefer the simpler, less ostentatious designation of Mr. and Mrs. Mr. van Eck passed away in February

the Emmett Reed Picnic Area, named after Agnes’ late husband.

Agnes and Emmett were married just as she had done as a young girl, they would visit Aptos during the summer. In the west coast, living in Hillsborough and enjoying the Mangels Ranch as a weekend and summer retreat.

Eck was a very well liked man and very respected. To honor his legacy, his wife

to the state parks system.

It was her children’s idea to organize a ceremony and dedicate the tree to their parents. The dedication At that time, the tree stood 200 feet in (near the base), and was estimated to be approximately 1,500 years old.

The dedication plaque, which is shaped like a shell in honor of van Eck’s involvement in the Shell Oil Company, and the redwood tree still exist today. It can be seen on the east side of the Aptos Creek In addition to the van Eck tree memorial, there are several areas in Nisene Marks named after Agnes’ family members. These include the van Eck Grove, Tillmann Grove, George’s Picnic Area, and

simple: Live your life with love and com passion for each other.

For more information about the Aptos History Museum, upcoming events, or becoming a member of the museum, please visit www.aptoshistory.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aptos_history_museum.

“SCAMF” from page 9 it their permanent residence. Emmett loved the forest and even served on the Advisory Committee of Nisene Marks. lives on with the Emmett Reed Picnic Area.

Agnes continues to live in the Reed family home on Mangels Ranch. Two of her three sons also live on the property, generation residents of the ranch! One of the cousins that Agnes used to play with as a child, Karl Mertz, also lived on the ranch until his passing last year at just a couple months shy of 100 years old.

As I was sitting with Agnes, listening to the wonderful stories of her past and eating the very tasty cookies she had baked for me, it became very clear that her hap piness is real. It was even contagious. I felt at peace just sitting there with her. I had to ask what her secret is. Her answer was

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front of the stage. Come early! Drinks available in Gold Circle; food in the food court near the Festival Pavilion.

Two-Day (Sat & Sun) Costs General Admission: $120 Cabrillo College Free Parking Luxury shuttle bus transport from College parking lot opens at 8 a.m. Cabrillo College parking structure “P” / call box 5 No parking at the festival site.

International Migratory Bird Day

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Organizations Collaborate to Host 2017 Community Celebrations WATSONVILLE — The Watsonville Wetlands Watch and the City of Watsonville Nature Center are working together to cel ebrate this years’ International Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 13, by holding highlight the birds of the Watsonville Wet lands. The Watsonville Wetlands support over 250 resident and migratory bird species including many that are rare and declining throughout the State.

Tour participants will see a wide variety of bird species and have a great

chance to explore the slough system with expert guides. Tours are designed to accom modate both new and experienced birders and people of all ages. Several of the tours to migratory birds, tour participants can expect to be treated to a variety of birds in their colorful breeding plumage or making Blackbirds, Ruddy Ducks, and American Bitterns.

The community is invited to attend the following events to celebrate

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8 to 10 a.m.: Two Bird Walks sponsored by Wat sonville Wetlands Watch: a walk along the paved East Struve Slough trail that is wheelchair accessible and will see some of our restoration work in progress. bi-lingual and will take us across Department of Fish and Wildlife lands to West Struve Slough. Hugo’s tour requires walking over some uneven terrain and is a great venture out into one of the more wild areas of the Watsonville Slough System.

Both trips meet at Fitz Wetlands Education Resource Center located at Pajaro

Valley High School at 500 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville. Get Map/ Directions. Wear layers, bring binoculars, hat, sun screen, and water.

1 to 4 p.m.: Bi-lingual Family Fun Activities sponsored by the City of Watsonville Nature Center. Activities include: interactive game about beak adaptations.

Cut and decorate a beautiful bird mask, complete with feathers, wetland bird col oring sheets, bird puzzle and books. Snacks, too!

Address: 30 Harkins Slough Road, for more information.

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Aptos-La Selva Firefighters have been there for our community.

Now, our Firefighters need your help.

Three years ago, our Fire District hired a new Fire Chief from Orange County. During his tenure as Chief, Important community services have been significantly reduced, our Fire Prevention Bureau has been slashed, and our busiest Fire Engine is regularly taken out of service. Dedicated Employees have quit and the morale of our Firefighters has never been worse.

Our Firefighters are devastated that the Fire District we have dedicated our careers to has been driven into the ground by Fire Chief Jon Jones.

For the first time in the 87-year history of our Fire District, our Firefighters have signed a Letter of No Confidence in the Fire Chief. To view this letter that was UNANIMOUSLY SIGNED BY EVERY SINGLE FIREFIGHTER IN OUR DISTRICT, please visit:

www.ALSFireNews.com Later this year, Fire Chief Jon Jones’ contract will come to an end.

But he will likely request a two-year extension any time now.

On April 13, more than 150 community members came to the Aptos-La Selva Fire District Board Meeting to support our Firefighters and tell the Directors to please DON’T SUPPORT a contract extension for Fire Chief Jones. Not a single member of the public spoke up in favor of Chief Jones.

Our Firefighters thank our community for your support. It means the world to us. Now, we need you once again.

On May 11, your Board of Directors will meet once again at 7:00 p.m. at 6934 Soquel Drive. Please come and tell your Directors that you support our Firefighters and ask them for a change in leadership for the Fire Department that we all love. We want to keep the Aptos-La Selva Fire District intact with positive leadership for years to come. A change is desperately needed.

Joe Foster : JFoster.alsfpd@gmail.com Jim Abendschan : JAbendschan.alsfpd@gmail.com Bob Spisak : BSpisak.aptlsfd@gmail.com George Lucchesi : GLucchesi.alsfpd@gmail.com Vincent Hurley : VHurley.alsfpd@gmail.com

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Special scenarios and missions pit you and your team against the zombies (ok, people acting like flesh-eating foes).

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its 100th anniversary with alumni on Labor Day Weekend. “I have vivid memories of sailing beautiful waters, observing wildlife on canoe trips and riding horses in the forest of towering trees, teaching life lessons that made me what I am today.” outdoor recreation and play, there are other reasons to consider camp as an important part of youth development: Build self-esteem — Studies show and having successful experiences, and

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Get kids outdoors — Summer camp teaches youth to be “more green” by connecting campers with their outdoor surroundings and opening awareness for our planet. The Children & Nature Network, an organization that is dedicated to help children experience nature’s joys and lessons, supports summer camps as a way to connect children with nature.

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all at 10 a.m. in Christ Lutheran Church, May 6: Warren, UC Santa Cruz emeritus professor of literature and consultant to Santa Cruz Shakespeare, will give an overview of the play.

May 13: Abby Heald, UCSC lecturer in Shakespeare and Renaissance literature, will discuss the early acts of the play, which feature such recurring Shakespearean hallmarks as a shipwreck that separates twins, a young woman disguised as a boy, mistaken identities, deceits and a happy unraveling that resolves most problems.

May 20: Janis Hashe, who teaches “Shakespeare for the Elizabethan Impaired” through Cabrillo College Extension and

has directed “Twelfth Night” at a company she founded in Chattanooga, Tenn., will look at the concepts behind particular pro ductions and performances.

June 3: (following a break for Memorial Day), Porter College Provost Sean Keilen, UCSC professor of literature and director of the Shakespeare Workshop, the play.

June 10: the group will hold a potluck Night,” also at the church.

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Community News

Delta High School Fund Raiser Takes Place May 18

By Mary Altier

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he Delta High School at Cabrillo College invites the public to attend their second annual fundraiser on Thursday, May 18, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Cabrillo College’s lovely Sesnon House, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos. The event, titled

program, “Exploring Life’s Options.”

Attendees will sip wine and Mar tinelli’s cider while enjoying appetizers

created by Jodi Lombardo, chef/owner of Fresh Prep Kitchens.

They will get to hear comments from Delta students and keynote speaker, former Philadelphia Eagles football player and current Associate Vice President for Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey, Ron Johnson, a passionate advocate for helping youth with their personal devel opment. Excellent silent auction items will be available for bids as well as abundant

fundraiser is free of charge, but donations will be gratefully accepted.

Delta, char tered by Santa Cruz City Schools, was community business leaders concerned about rising drop out rates. The charter variety of programs to its 135 students, including the oppor tunity to attend Cabrillo College classes concurrently while attending the high school.

Delta’s goals are to serve students who have not experienced success by giving them the tools they need to graduate high school, go on to higher education and positively contribute to society. In a recent “Delta is preparing me well for college and for my future career choice.”

Cathy Schlumbrecht, Delta Board member, grandmother of a junior, founder says, “My grandson Cody loves Delta.

Since he began there, he has become more He doesn’t get brutally bullied and is

“Earth Day” from page 19 waste was removed from four cleanup locations in Monterey County including: Del Monte City Beach, Asilomar State Beach, Carmel River State Beach and Rancho Moro Cojo Park (Elkhorn Slough).

Yesenia Lustre, senior at North Mon terey County High School said “I never thought about all the trash all around me and how easy it is to pick up, it was fun to cleanup together!”

Of all the cleanup sites, Panther State Beach received the deepest cleansing. Save Our Shores reports volunteers and dedi cated Sanctuary Stewards removing nearly Surprisingly, Hidden Beach in Aptos was graced by 85 volunteers, happy and eager

happy to contribute to the school com munity. We are both honored to be a part of Delta Charter High School and happy that Delta students consider it one big family. “ Dr. Angela Meeker, the school’s prin cipal, welcomes the community to attend this event and learn more about the school from her amazing students while contrib

Anyone who wants to donate to this event, or needs more information, may contact Cathy Schlumbrecht at: 831-295-6010 or cathyschlum@aol.com View event invitation at: https://theplaces wewillgo-deltaschoolfundraiser.eventbrite.com For more about Delta High School at Cabrillo College go to: http://www.deltaschool.org/

Today, items ranged from large household appliances and auto parts to small By far, the most common item collected

lected along the San Lorenzo River Walk in Downtown Santa Cruz alone.

Save Our Shores would like to thank all of its Earth Day supporting partners and sponsors, in conjunction with the CA State Parks Foundation’s 19th Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup: The County of Santa Cruz Public Works Department, the City of Santa Cruz (Measure E), Elkhorn Slough Foundation, Green Waste, Rio Del Mar Improvement Association Adopt-a-Beach, North Monterey County Regional Parks District, 4th Surf City Scouts Adopt-a-Beach and the Middlebury Institute of International Studies

Sunny Cove Beach, Santa Cruz

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Featured Columnist

County Climate Action Strategy

By Zach Friend

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he Board of Supervisors adopted the Climate Action Strategy in 2013 to set goals and targets for the County in emissions reduction. It included a coordi annual reports to the Commission on the Environment and the Board of Supervisors

levels by 2050 and prepare for the impacts of climate change.

Annually, the Commission on the Environment and Board of Supervisors itize initiatives to pursue from among those

included in the Climate Action Strategy.

Here is an overview of this year’s report and a partial list of accomplishments: Emissions Reduction This year’s report focused in part on evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions in the community as a result of the use of electricity and natural gas in homes and businesses.

According to the report, the results show that overall community emissions have decreased by 18 percent in 2015 compared to the baseline year of 2005.

For comparison, 2015 emissions were also

calculated using the emissions factor that would be expected if the Monterey Bay Com munity Power program were currently in place (it comes online in 2018) and pro viding a higher percentage of renewable power, compared to the current option. The in emissions from electricity consumption compared to 2005, and 28 percent reduction in overall emissions.

The emissions reduction already occurring in the community is a result of a reduction in customer consumption of both electricity and natural gas. The report notes this can be attributed to energy conser

1) Over the next two years, the County will continue working to implement the Sustainable Santa Cruz County land use and transportation plan as part of an overall Sustainability Policy and Regulatory Update.

2) There are a number of programs for county employees promoting alter native commuting by bicycle, bus, and vanpool.

3) Additional electric vehicle charging stations have been installed at the Government Center to serve newly purchased electric vehicles, and the County continues to seek grant oppor tunities and purchase low and zero emissions vehicles for the County 4)

individual actions, and public awareness.

and Renewable Energy Last Year

reduction goal and continues to be a leader in recycling and waste reduction. In 2016 the Board of Super visors adopted the Zero Waste Plan to

1) the Monterey Bay Community Power Authority.

2) The County continues to implement County facilities 3) process for installation of solar panels at seven County sites.

4) Public Works continues to produce gas, and make improvements to gas capture systems.

5) Public Works continues support environmental education programs in local schools through the Green Schools Program and Green Business Program.

6) The County adopted the 2016 Cal green State building code.

7) The County continues to implement water conservation programs requiring installation of water con servation devices at time of property transfer and prohibiting wasteful water use, and facilitating greywater and rain catchment systems.

In addition to actions to reduce emis sions from energy consumption, the County is also striving to do our part to reduce the use of fossil fuels in the trans portation sector and reduce solid waste, methane emissions.

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While the County works to reduce emissions and keep climate change from getting worse, the Climate Action Strategy presents a set of strategies to address the County’s vulnerabilities to climate change that will occur. The strategies include a broad range of approaches for pro tecting people, infrastructure, and natural resources. While adapting to climate County is taking a number of steps to meet the challenge.

The report highlights many actions

by County Departments that are resulting in emissions reduction and intended to improve quality of life.

Actions such as County facilities energy efficiency projects, pursuing solar power on County facilities, transportation and land use planning initiatives, and year efforts.

The above are just a partial listing of the last year to work on these challenging issues. We know that a lot more can be done is being done at the local level to address these challenges as well.

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

Feel free to call me at 454-2200 with questions or comments.

Featured Columnist

Being A Survivor

By Brooke Valentine

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he best news in the world is to hear your doctor tell you that you are cancer free. I must say that a year later, and with all the obstacles you go through when you’re battling this ugly disease, it is and a very humble one at that. I can’t begin to explain all the kinds of feelings that go through your thoughts as you learn what you need to do if you want a chance to beat this thing and continue living.

(Aptos Times, March 1 2016, Never Saw It Coming by Noel Smith – Brooke

In October of 2015 she found out that she had breast cancer through her yearly mammogram. There was no warning.

At the age of 62 Brooke found herself having a life threatening disease without “California Covered policy” had a $5,000 yearly deductible. Within three months of the diagnosis, she owed $10,000 (2015 addition to medical expenses not covered plus her normal living expenses. “I didn’t realize how quickly debt could grow,” said Brooke.)

October is breast cancer awareness month and how profound it was for me to

this ugly thing – this lump in my breast, had begun. I think for most parts of this for me, the realization that I would be out of work for a long time and how on earth was I going to pay for everything weighed heavily on my mind.

Asking for help wasn’t easy for me and my closest of friends came to my rescue to help me cope and keep me from freaking out on all levels. They took turns staying with me after the chemo treat ments started to make sure, especially in the beginning, that I wasn’t in any danger of heart problems with the chemo cocktail of four hours being put into a port in my chest.

I can remember after one of my treat ments sitting on the couch at my home and not being able to put any of my thoughts together and or focus on anything – basi cally feeling really weird in such a strange way that I wondered if I would ever stop thinking like this and if I would ever be the

before my surgery, there was a fundraiser event for me to help with my medical expenses and all the bills that I no longer about four months putting all of this together. It was held at Michaels on Main and was a huge success due to the hard work and determination of a group of

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women friends that called themselves the ground crew.

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out about this thing called chemo brain and I thought it was a joke. But no, Google it

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15. Echo sounder 16. Doled out cards 17. Singer Yoko 18. Q in PDQ 19. *Home to Devil’s Garden 21. *Every ____-grader gets a free pass 23. Family truck?

24. *____ Royale National Park in Michigan

25. Geological Society of America 28. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 30. Make slightly wet 35. Ice crystals 37. Alice Waters’ “____ Panisse” 39. Apprehensive 40. Deborah Kerr to Yul Brynner’s King Mongkut 41. Skeleton leg part 43. Military no-show 44. Nigerian money 46. Earth’s satellite 47. First queen of Carthage 48. Broadband predecessor 50. Pot contribution 52. Sophomore’s grade 53. Breathe after a race 55. Not in good health

7. *Going-to-the-____ Road in Glacier National Park 8. Hooves, alt. spelling 9. For, in France 10. Gram or pound 11. Speed of an object divided by speed of sound 12. One of Indiana Jones’ quests 15. Cry like a piglet 20. Give the boot 22. Like Methuselah

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34. Leg cover 57. *”Into the Wild” park 60. *Oldest national park east of Mississippi 63. Capital of Vietnam 64. British mom 66. Where to steel a kiss?

68. Passion 69. “Farewell” to Birdie 70. Church topper 71. Office furniture 72. Asian capital 73. Alleviated

36. “Me and ___ and the Dying Girl” 38. *The Virgin River cuts through it 42. Mad hatter’s act 45. Live-in helper 49. Chum 51. Go by 54. Not in my backyard, in text 56. Parkinson’s disease drug 57. Truth alternative 58. Odds and ____ 59. Barnes & Noble reader 60. End of grace 61. Author Murdoch 62. Homesteader’s measure 63. Owned © Statepoint Media

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Featured Columnist

Celebrating Over 30 Years of Marriage

By Roy Verley of Aptos – TPG 2017 Poetry Contest Winner

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hen I read about the Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest in the Aptos Times in January, I knew I had to give it a shot. It wasn’t just the winner’s

my attention. This was personal. I like to write. I adore my wife and love to surprise her. And I strongly applaud the idea that citizen poetry is recognized and celebrated in our community.

“What could be more fun than to write a few sweet verses about Colette and maybe, just maybe, win the contest?” I asked myself. “What a surprise that would be!”

So I went to work.

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seemed so normal and it. Maybe it was because workplace friends, with expectations. Or maybe it

relaxing about we’d started as no pretense or was because we

no pressure to conform, no need to impress, just two people being ourselves.

Whatever the case, something clicked that night as we shared stories and enjoyed wasn’t the romantic scenario we’d both made the experience all the more authentic.

We trusted what we were feeling, though we didn’t yet know what it was.

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an amazing discovery: we were very, very happy together. And in that discovery, we came to appreciate that love is not scripted, not always rational, and cer usual places.

The beauty of love is locked up in its mystery, not in its predictability. It is con founding and exasperating and absolutely essential, all at the same time. And it happens whether you’re ready for it or not.

Colette and I were of the Sunset Church in San Francisco. Our lives together have been ful

retired, with two adult daughters and one grand child. We still have a few never been a day when we weren’t blessedly in love.

“Brooke” from page 25 Aleta Johnson, Brenda Sproule, Lisa Whitman and Denise Barnett, were along with another group of dear friends Vicki Sharnokow, Stephanie Gelman, with babysitting me and making sure I was behaving and getting food in me even when I couldn’t taste it and had no appetite for anything. They seemed to be watching my every move to make sure I 26 / May 1st 2017 / Aptos Times

was doing what I needed to do to keep with the routine that had been laid out for me by the oncologist and cancer team.

These ladies were my lifeline, my soul mates, our friends, and I’m proud to call my family. If it wasn’t for them and many others that shared their time, love, and support, I don’t know if I would have made it.

My reflection, a year later after having started back to work in the industry that I love passionately, is a

“You wrote this?” he piece I wrote for the poetry contest was inspired by the experiences we’ve shared during our 36 years of marriage.

Amazingly, it won in the “30 or more years of marriage” category. I surprised Colette

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to Sanderlings in her Valentine’s card. Her reaction: “Huh. You wrote this?” And then We enjoyed a superb dinner at Sander lings in early March. Seated by a window with full view of the ocean, we watched a glorious sunset as we sipped sangria (spe cially made for Colette) and chardonnay.

Then we dug into a delectable apple and

prawn scampi, with a tasty apple cobbler for dessert. All told, it was one of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had! Thank you, Sanderlings and Times Publishing Group, for making it possible.

What we’ve learned It’s impossible to recount all the lessons we’ve learned over the course of our marriage, but some stand out. Here are a few that come to mind: 1. Marriage is not a competition. It works best as a partnership of equals, with each willing to compromise or concede

blessing. I now work at Gold’s Gym in Watsonville. I’m coping and learning all over again and it is finally feeling like I never left. The members from the old club I worked at have been very sweet and gracious with all of their questions on my health. I can’t say enough how special the welcoming it has been with the members and how appreciative I am giving me the opportunity to work with their great team and member base.

a point to the other much of the time.

Learning when to yield can be hard, but it invariably results in a stronger relationship built on mutual respect and equal footing rather than arguing skills.

2. Words matter. Some are very hard to take back. We have learned to disagree candidly without making the issue unduly personal. A niece caught up in a marital spat once asked us how often we call each other nasty names. She was shocked by my answer. “Never,” I said. “It isn’t who we are.”

3. starvation. There’s nothing wrong with giving space to a spouse who needs time to be alone or pursue things independently. Conversely, there’s nothing wrong with wanting attention and companionship now and then.

Finding the right balance is part of any healthy marriage.

Communicate openly and listen well, but don’t ignore body language. Colette and I share our thoughts and feelings regularly, but we’re both aware that nonverbal communication – or silence – is sometimes more revealing.

Patience and empathy usually solve the problem in time.

5. Trust is everything. Do all you can to strengthen and protect it. It will set

I won’t lie, I still have some afteref fects from this experience – mentally & physically, but I’m going in the right direction. The doctors tell me the next four years are the greatest time for the (C) thing to come back into my body. But I know if it does, I have the love & support of a community that I will cherish for the rest of my life and hold very dear in my heart for all that you have done and given me… a place called home and opportunity to continue on.

Community News

2016 Measure L Bond Progress

By Bill Beecher, Chair, Citizens Oversight Committee

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his past year was a busy year for the

(PVUSD) implementing the Measure L funds. We replaced or repaired roofs on 32 buildings at 8 school sites. If we had not completed these, we could have incurred

this winter’s rainstorms. safety program under measure L. We also installed Columbine style locks in all of our Secondary schools. We had installed

the same locks in our Elementary schools in 2015. Fire alarm systems were replaced at two sites.

LED exterior lighting was installed at many sites. Outside security cameras were installed at all of the secondary schools. A water tank was replaced at

system was installed at Renaissance.

Security fences were installed at several schools.

In order to meet our classroom needs, old portables were removed and replaced as well as adding new classrooms. Twenty classrooms were added at 3 sites.

These are the latest energy efficient

quad was installed at EA Hall. We encourage parents and citizens to visit these two sites to see what we have completed.

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Community Calendar Aptos Chamber of Commerce Sunday May 7

Swing into Spring: Movie Madness Aptos History Museum Fundraiser

Announcements

The 2017 Human Race

www.humanracesc.org anta Cruz County is already a pretty dreamy place to be but it is about to get more magical as 130 Human Race teams hit the pavement to begin fundraising for their goal. From now through May 9, teams are campaigning to make magic, give more, and grant wishes as they collectively Weekdays step out to ask the community

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Aptos History Museum ress as a famous movie star from any era, OR – just come as you are! Prizes for best costumes. Soquel High School Jazz Band, Silent Auction.

Tickets $30 for Chamber Human Race Walkathon and Fun Members, $35 non-members. For Run. reservations call 831-688-9514 You can show your support by choosing your favorite Thursday May 11 cause, raising funds, then joining us at the Human Race, May Breakfast Meeting Saturday May 13th where 7:30 – 9:00 a.m., Best Western nearly 2000 individuals will converge along West Cliff Drive oin us for our last breakfast in Santa Cruz to celebrate meeting of the season as we community. discuss health care in Santa Cruz County. Supervisor Zach Friend walk and fun run, complimentary will lead a panel of experts from breakfast, music along the course, Kaiser, PAMF and Dominican Hospital. Enjoy a delicious and festivities. breakfast and network with other The Volunteer Center has community and chamber members. geared to create a truly magical Cost: $20 members/ $25 nonmembers fairytale theme. Not only can you expect the usual features Wednesday May 24 of a people’s parade of lively costumes and banners, free food, Aptos Chamber and music along the course but Scramble Golf Tournament Shotgun: 1 p.m., Seascape Golf they will also have a post race family friendly fair, and plenty of Course storybook themed activities for he day includes enter all ages. tainment on the course, Can’t make it to the race? You networking with other business professionals in the area, lunch, can still step up for the causes you snacks, drinks, prizes, and ends care about by making a donation. with an award ceremony dinner.

Cost: $150 per golfer sponsorgroups to choose from we are sure ships available.

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wine, enjoy tasty appetizers and win fabulous prizes.

Hosted by El Pajaro CDC

Saturday May 6 and Saturday May 20

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

Visit our Northern California website for meeting listings in our area and region: www. naranoncalifornia.org/norcal/ meetings

Ongoing Events

CASA Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

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ASA empowers volunteers

changing decisions affecting children in foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected.

More info www.casaof santacruz.org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102

What is enabling? What is this insanity? Am I the only one who feels this way?

Mondays

Caregiver Support Group

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2:30 - 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 10707 Soquel Drive, Aptos ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author of Invisible Grandparents: Leave a Legacy of Love Whether You Can Be There or Not this will be a safe structured environment for sharing stories if you so choose, and learning healthy ways to deal with separation from anyone.

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Questions? Call Jim at 831-6853829.

Aptos Noon Toastmasters 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, 116 Beach Drive ome join a dynamic, supportive group of people at all levels of experience from beginners to more advanced.

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the death of a family member or a friend. This group is a place where you can share stories, learn tools for coping, and receive support from people who care.

For more information, please call (831) 430-3000.

First & Third Fridays

Friday Shakespeare Club of Santa Cruz

10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street his is the oldest women’s Grandparents Anonymous www.

Everyone is welcome! club in Santa Cruz. The Follow us on Facebook: Facebook. club meets to study the life, zation that provide information and support to grandparents who com/AptosNoonToastmasters or works and times of William feel alienated or estranged to their more info: (831) 236-1171 Shakespeare. Members share grandchildren. group readings and insights, Questions: pat@invisiblegrand Second Wednesdays discuss history, and universal parent.com (831) 601-9195 Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement themes found in his plays and Monthly Meeting writings.

Tuesdays Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. For more information please call Business Debtors Anonymous his statewide group of retired 831-684-2832 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal men invites you to be our Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center guest at our monthly luncheon.

Sundays Street, Santa Cruz.

You’ll meet kindred spirits, have First Baptist Church Bible Study e specifically focus on 9:45 a.m: Bible Study recovering from debting new from a top notch guest 11 a.m.: Worship on one’s business. speaker.

7565 Sunset Way, Aptos For more information: 831Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 irst Baptist Church of Aptos 425-3272 welcomes you to join their Second and Fourth Wednesdays bible study and worship every Overeaters Anonymous Wellness on the Cancer Journey Sunday.

6:30-7:30pm Christ Lutheran 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza Call (831) 688-5842 for more earn how to safely support Church, 10707 Soquel Dr. Aptos info your body and emotions o you have a problem with

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school work they have created to share with others. We will have tables out to display these items.

In addition, we will have several activities happening throughout the day. We hope to have some “student teach” activities so please let us know if your child is interested in teaching a skill or project.

Call (831) 475-0767 for more info.

Friday May 12 thru Sunday May 14

39th Annual Spring Plant Sale Mother‘s Day Weekend at Cabrillo College Friday 3–7 p.m. (member pre-sale – $25 donation at the gate) Saturday 9 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Proceeds from the sale fund the Environmental Horticulture Facility for the upcoming school year. We do not do mail order sales. The Silent Auction features rare and unusual plants donated by local gardeners and nurseries.

Family memberships available at the entrance for $25.

Tuesday May 16 Porter Gulch Review

6-8 p.m., Horticulture Building, Cabrillo’s College in Aptos very year, the Cabrillo College Porter Gulch Review Overeaters Anonymous is published with the numerous from diagnosis to softening the 9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter impact of chemo, radiation, and Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 talents of artists as well as the dedication of editors working recovering well from surgery.

Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz with the solution. Teens and adults We’ll address nausea, low their hardest to publish the vereaters Anonymous is a perfect book. Come to the annual welcome. Includes compulsive energy, weakness, digestion, event to watch the artists present overeating, anorexia and bulimia. immune support, grief, stress and for those who have a problem their work while you enjoy nice Located in the Gazebo Room. more. with food. food and beverages. We’ll even Call 831-429-7906 if you have Feel free to bring your Visit www.santacruzoa.org for have live music! Grab a friend partner or care team to this any questions current times and locations of free class. Please come fed; other meetings, or call our Hotline and come on through!

Don’t forget to grab a free copy of water is available. at (831) 429-7906.

Tuesdays & Thursdays PGR 2017!

Limited Seats. Please register Orientations to Become all attendees on Eventbrite — Advocates for Children Wellness on the Cancer Journey Thursday May 20 6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Curves Open House Watsonville CA 95076 Address given upon registration 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., 7000 Soquel receipt.

ASA volunteer Advocates Drive, Aptos Saturday May 6 receive 35 hours of rom now and throughout the month of May, Curves Aptos specialized training. Court Second and Fourth Thursdays Community Flea Market 10am-3pm, St. John’s Episcopal will be donating a portion of ALL appointed special advocates Cabrillo Host Lions Club new memberships to Leo’s Haven.

Church, Canterbury Drive are everyday people that, with Meetings Call 831.688.2348 for an t. John’s Episcopal Church just a few hours a week can appointment and get started 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, will sponsor a Community have a lifetime of impact for a today! www.santacruzplay 100 Aptos Creek Road. child who has been abused or parking space for $10 and clean groundproject.org our community? Join the neglected. out your garage. No items to If you would like to participate Cabrillo Lions Club twice every sell? Come shop! Lunch for Saturday May 27 month and see what you can do to purchase and advertising will be in the next Advocate training provided by St. John’s Church. Sunday May 28 contact cita@casaofsantacruz. help in Santa Cruz County.

Please RSVP cabrillolions@ Call Vicky at 688-3763 to reserve Santa Cruz American org or (831) 761-2956 gmail.com your space or to learn more.

Music Festival he American Music Festival (for Wednesdays merly the Blues Festival) takes Fridays Geezer Golfers Thursday May 11 to the stage at the Aptos Village Drop-in Grief Support 8:15 a.m., Valley Gardens Golf Ocean Alternative Education Park over Memorial Day weekend.

12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz Center Open House Course, 263 Mt. Herman Rd., Performers include Melissa County, 940 Disc Dr., Scotts Etheridge, The Devil Makes Three, Scotts Valley 1-3 p.m., 984-6 Bostwick Lane, The Rides, Mavis Staples, The Valley eeling overpar? So do we, Santa Cruz the “Geezer Golfers of Valley pen House is a celebration of Wood Brothers & more! ospice of Santa Cruz County Gardens”. You’re invited to the school year. We encourage www.santacruzamericanmusic festival.com support group for adults grieving students to bring projects and

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7:00pm-8:00pm, Soquel Congregational Church, 4951 Soquel Dr. Senior Tech Days fellowship of relatives and o you have problem with 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Watsonville friends of addicts who have Community Hospital, 75 food? Come join us for a been affected by someone else’s friendly free 12 step support Nielson St., Wats. addiction. As of October 1, n our Healthy Circle Room group with the solution. Teens (formerly known as Senior 2016, three meetings are now and adults welcome. It will be Circle Room). offered in Santa Cruz (Fridays held in the Anne Hutchinson For more information call and Sundays) and Aptos Room.

831-722-6708 or ys@scvolunteer (Wednesdays).

Any questions call (831) center.org For meeting locations, 429-7906

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Invisible/Alienated Grandparents Support Group

First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., in Watsonville Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Capitola Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Watsonville Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. in Santa Cruz food? Come Join us for a Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. in Aptos group with the solution group

12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Commercial Crossing, Santa Cruz atz Cancer Center, PAMF and Hospice of Santa Cruz you.

County invite you to attend a The 2017 Human Race is Caregiver Support Group for brought to you by the Volunteer those caring for someone with Center of Santa Cruz County a serious illness. in partnership with Community When a loved one is seri Foundation Santa Cruz County. ously ill, it can be a challenge Learn more at www.humanracesc. org or call the Volunteer Center of for the entire family. In this ongoing support group, we Santa Cruz County at will share stories, learn tools 831-427-5075. for coping and receive support from people who care.

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Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance

6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA 95076 he Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love t’s fun and easy to do!

Friendship put to music; family music and want to be involved, friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Night at our new www.montereysymphony.org for home in La Selva Beach! (Take more information.

Mar Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) Cabrillo Youth Strings/ For more information, contact Sue Suzuki Music Program Harris or Don Benson at (831) 7267053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net.

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6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. lasses every Thursday night.

For more information call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at caller4u@ att.net

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Your friends and family are the best options when it comes to seeking advice because they’ll

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Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

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The club meets to study the life, works and times of William Shake speare. Members share group readings and insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in his plays and writings.

For more information please call 831-684-2832

11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Students must provide their own Cruz County Fairgrounds instruments. oin us every 2nd Saturday For more information contact on the Farm for free family Nancy Kvam: Cabrillo Youth activities. Each month we select Strings (831) 479-6101 or (831) a new theme to highlight his 426-6443. torical agriculture with games, Last Thursdays each month activities, and demonstrations Monthly Argentine Tango at Star that relate. We often have guest Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante appearances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene goats, chickens, rabbits, and Second Monday each month Italian/Argentene Restarante, more! You are sure to find Stitchers By The Sea Meetings his is a night for true “Social something fun and entertaining 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Tango.� Order a wonderful Santa Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., for the whole family. meal from the Star Bene Argentine Check our website and Facebook 95062 Menu, (or their well known italian page for more details. FREE menu), and enjoy the ambiance of chapter of the Embroiderers’ Argentina and join us in a social Second Sundays Each Month Guild of America, holds regular tango dance to music from the meetings open to the public each Golden Age of Tango.

Downtown Santa Cruz month. No admission fees.

Private instruction and classes by Antique Street Fair arrangement. For more information, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lincoln St. call Michael (831) 239-2247.

Tuesdays he “Original� Downtown BINGO Antique Faire is back!

6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, First Fridays each month First Friday Art Tour 150 Jewell St. antiques and unique items. Come he First Friday Art Tour osted by Soquel Sports and check it out! Browse through is a Santa Cruz Institute a wide assortment of treasures snack bar available. First Tuesday of Contemporary Arts event, including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass of each month is special $25 buy in managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The and ceramic collectibles, vintage hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original www.soquelsports.com and illuminates some of the most artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot!

For more info, please contact us talented local artists from local Wednesdays at (831) 476-6940 or visit us on Capitola Twilight Concert Series galleries.

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To find out where to participate 6-8 pm, June thru August in a First Friday art tour, visit Third Sunday of Every Month at Esplanade Park firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most Science Sunday galleries are open 12-9 pm for concert schedule.

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Your May Horoscope

Dated Events ‘Anything Goes’ Production

Scotts Valley High School Theatre Fridays & Saturdays: 7 p.m.

Sundays Matinees: 2 p.m. cotts Valley High School Theatre Arts Department presents Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes.� Kendra Kannegaard and Dani Zuccolotto are directing the school’s spring musical, Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes.�

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Santa Cruz Baroque Festival Concert V: Harmonious Sphere 7:30 p.m., Holy Cross Church he Santa Cruz Baroque Festival presents its final Esfera Armoniosa� www.scbaroque.org.

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10% of sale proceeds will be donated to Hospice of Santa Cruz County.

Call 831-708-4214 for more information.

The spotlight is on you even if you don’t want it to be as the month begins, so why not use it for something good? Get up on stage and tell the world your deepest wishes. Some of them your footing once you lose it. Try to focus on what is working instead of what isn’t, because negative thinking can lead you down a very bad path. You want to do it your own way late in May, which means you could clash with anyone who tries to tell you what to do. You know you can do it on your own, but it never hurts to get input from people who are trying to help.

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You love to run with the rich and famous, and early in the month you feel like you’ve made it.

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days to get down to the basics of a frustrating situation. Once you break a problem down into incremental pieces, you can divide and conquer it! You get encouragement from unexpected you can get. Your past experiences are at the front of your mind as May comes to a close, but somehow you aren’t jaded. Keeping a positive outlook even when things look bleak sets you

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Featured Columnist Stage 3 Water Shortage Still in Effect for Soquel Creek Water District Customers

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the drought in much of the state. Areas that rely on surface water fared especially well. However, not everyone is out of the woods yet. Governor Brown’s recent Executive

most of California, keeps areas with overdrafted groundwater basins.

Many groundwater supplies in California have been drawn down to unsustainable levels even before the most recent drought began. While the recent deluge may have helped to begin recharging these groundwater supplies, full recovery is estimated to take several years or even decades of ample rainfall/recharge and reduced pumping.

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Our groundwater supply is overdrafted because more water has historically been pumped out than is naturally recharged through rainfall.

For many years, groundwater levels in our area have been dropping and remain too low to protect against seawater intrusion. Overdraft of the groundwater basin is not sustainable and seawater intrusion at the coastline is present in the Aptos, Seascape, La Selva Beach, and Pleasure Point areas.

As a result, the District is in a Ground water Emergency, which has been in At the regularly scheduled Board the Board voted to remain in a Stage 3 Water Shortage for at least another year based on the ongoing presence of the Groundwater Emergency. This is the same curtailment stage that the District has been in for the last three years.

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of conservation will help us con tinue to protect our groundwater supply while we develop new water sources. Cur rently, the District is evaluating three supply options within our Com munity Water Plan: groundwater replen water, water transfers, and desalination.

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A Stage 3 Water Shortage calls for a 25% reduction in water use over 2013 usage. This roughly equates to each person in the District using no more than 50 gallons per day.

Our community has made amazing strides in water conservation in the last few years and is already at this goal! All that we ask this year is for the community to continue saving water and to make your conservation practices a way of life.

To review the District’s rules regarding water waste, which are Stage 3 water restrictions, please see “The Rules of Water Waste� on our website at www.soquelcreekwater.

questions are included below: 1) Can I wash my car at home? home is allowed as long as an auto care is taken to reduce or eliminate Washing with a bucket or with waterless spray is also appropriate.

2) Are fountains and ponds allowed?

Fountains and ponds are allowed as long as they are recirculating.

3) Can I use my pressure washer?

Pressure washing is permitted, if in preparation for painting and staining, or for the purposes of health and safety.

4) Is there water rationing?

No, there is no water rationing or budgeting in place at this time. We are simply asking customers to meet our voluntary water use guideline of 50 gallons or less per person, per day.

5) Am I only allowed to water my yard on certain days?

No, but there is a restriction on watering during the day with sprin klers. To reduce evaporative loss, sprinklers may not be used between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

6) Where can I get the required “Water may only be served upon customer request� table tent signs for my restaurant, or the signs informing my hotel guests of their option to forego daily laundering of linens? or email us at savewater@soquelcree kwater.org.

If you could use some help making conservation a way of life, we you meet your indoor or outdoor water conservation goals. Please visit our website at www.soquelcree rebates.

Also, if you need some help use in your home or business, call us to schedule a FREE Water Wise home or business call.

We appreciate your help in protecting our local water supply!

Thank you for conserving water and learning more about our Community Water Plan.

As always, if you have any questions about this month’s topic, our Community Water Plan, or anything else related to Soquel Creek Water District, feel free to contact Melanie Mow Schumacher at melanies@soquelcreekwater.org or 831-475-8501 x153 and visit www.soquelcreekwater.org.

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“Measure L” from page 27 We also upgraded many of the schools was a combination of carpeting and the latest tiles, covering over 3,300 square yards.

IT Section of implementing Intelligent classrooms. display, a documentation camera, and a front row audio system including student microphones. This project is designed to tools for each classroom, library and other instructional locations.

The district installed additional security systems to keep our students, order to increase data access speed and storage was added. The remaining seven

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over IP (VoIP) telephone systems. Internet connectivity was increased due to the infrastructure improvements.

There were many smaller projects that were completed and we will not covering them in this press release. If you want to review all of the details we encourage you to visit our web site pvusd.net. Click on Measure L to cover these details. $80 M issuance against the $150 M Bond and are starting the second issuance of Citizen’s Oversight Committee (COC) four times a year and by an external auditor once a year. The School Board then receives regular reports on the progress.

I would like to thank the assistance of Victor Sandoval, Director of Facilities for PVUSD, and his assistant Adam Lint for providing the details included in this release, and Tim Landeck, Director of Technology Services. They have also been instrumental in providing transparency for the Board and the COC to make the reviews easier to cover.

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Here at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter, we shelter/care for/reunite/

have: chickens, a horse, and two pigs; all of them looking for homes of their own!

We have a parakeet, a turtle, and three Guinea pigs too.

Shirley her home. She takes treats nicely, walks on harness and leash, and happily comes when called… wagging her curly tail! Shirley even eats dinner out of a food puzzle toy, like many dogs, to keep her mind busy and challenged. tricks!

Shirley is young adult, female, potbelly pig mix To adopt your new friend, come to Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter 2200

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