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and Jack Johnston – Carmel – Removed 12,000+ golf balls from cove below the Pebble Beach Golf Links and have now program at Pebble Beach.
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Juan Bautista – Working with youth and young adults in the schools, at Juvenile Hall, in County Jail, and even at a Sports Summer Camp for at-risk youth – His book, The Testimony of a Black Sheep.
Selck – Watsonville – Stopped his brother from being swept away into a drainage ditch until help arrived.
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SANTA CRUZ — The Gruber Foundation will award the 2017 Gruber Cosmology Prize to Sandra Faber, professor emerita of astronomy and astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz. The $500,000 prize recognizes Faber for a body of work that has helped establish many of the foundational principles underlying the modern understanding of the universe on the largest scales. Medal of Science in 2013, is renowned for her contributions to the understanding of dark matter, galaxy formation, and the large-scale structure of the universe. She will receive the Gruber Prize at an award ceremony this fall. The award citation praises Faber for “her groundbreaking studies of the structure, dynamics, and evolution of galaxies,” that has led to the study of dark matter, the relationship between dark matter and the formation of galaxies, and that black holes reside at the heart of most large galaxies. Her contributions led to innovations in telescope technology that have revolutionized modern astronomy. With these myriad achievements Faber has, “aided and inspired the work of astronomers and cosmologists worldwide.”
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Cabrillo College Graduates 1,117 Students APTOS — Cabrillo College honored its 58th graduating class of 1,117 students during a formal commencement ceremony
Class of 2017 is comprised of graduates ranging in age from 18 to 70 years with a
Cabrillo awarded 691 A.A. degrees, 405 A.S. The Cabrillo College Class of 2017 contains 65 students who graduated with a 4.0 who graduated with high honors (3.75-3.99
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highlighting inspiring stories of graduates in the 2017 class who have overcome adversity in achieving their degrees.
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GPAs of 3.0 or above! Lastly, we are thrilled to announce the class of 2017. These students all have GPAs well above 4.0, combined have taken 24 AP classes, been active or leaders in AHS clubs, competed as athletes and on the Mock Trial team throughout high school, and have completed over 400 hours of service to their community. With pride and enthusiasm, we acknowledge their intellect, passion, and dedication. Way to go, Mariners!
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The Addams Family!
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he Addams Family will spend three weeks on the
This entertaining and sidesplitting Broadway show wowed audiences in 2010 and was nominated for two Tony and eight Drama Desk Awards. The eccentric characters in the musical are based on cartoons by Charles Addams that originally appeared as Lucas Beineke, a nice, smart young man from a normal, The Beinekes are invited to dinner, and on that uproariously funny, fateful night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested and the Addams Family must face
death in 1988.
ticia Addams, their children Wednesday and Pugsley, close family members Uncle Fester and Grandmama, their butler Lurch, and the disembodied hand Thing. The Addams Family has been captivating audiences for over almost 80 years and they are at their hilarious best in this new musical comedy! Helping to tell the tale are the Addams Family ancestors who came from the old country and settled on
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generations — change. lead a stellar cast of singers, dancers and actors directed by Bobby Marchessault and choreographed by Makai Hernandez. Mickey McGushin, Musical Director, will bring the music to glorious life. Scenic Designer, Skip Epperson and Technical Director, Marcel Tjioe promise some stage trickery to highlight this dark humored comedy that will be enjoyed by the whole family. The Addams Family runs from Thursday, June 22 to Sunday, July 9. age-old tale of love and redemption, and a lush musical score, it became an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people throughout the world.
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of The Addams Family and a Disney musical of a classic fairy tale Beauty And The Beast.
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Love, Lust & Rock ‘n Roll! T
he Santa Cruz Symphony is very excited to be performing with the nationally renowned vocal star Storm Large! This summer, feel the “Love, Lust and Rock & Roll”
p.m., Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. The Santa Cruz Symphony is thrilled to perform with Storm Large and her band in Lust, Love & Rock ‘n Roll. From Frank Sinatra to Elton John, Led Zeppelin, and
Storm Large is known for thinking outside the box, and for performing musical mashups that do not apply to any generic genre. She rose to fame in 2006, and by 2011 she began to sing with the very popular musical group Pink Martini. Storm made her debut as guest vocalist with the band Pink Martini in April 2011, singing four sold-out concerts
She continues to perform with the band, touring nationally and internationally. phony in 2010, and has returned for sold out performances each year there-
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“Faber” from page 5
largest project of the Hubble Space
This paper is regarded as the turning point in the debate about whether 80 percent of the mass in the universe is “missing”—mysterious, invisible, and impervious to direct detection. 1983 – of dark matter in an exotic species of galaxy concluded in a paper with UCSC astronomer Douglas Lin, that dark matter could not be neutrinos, a subatomic particle that travels close to the speed of light but might be another subatomic particle, not yet known, that travels at a much slower rate. 1984 – Faber was part of a four-member collaboration – George Blumenthal, now
Martin Rees – that presented a comprehensive theory of how cold dark matter could explain the structure and behavior of galaxies and superclusters of galaxies that we actually observe in the universe. This theory remains the paradigm underpinning all modern models of galaxy formation. 1985 – Faber was the leading science advocate for the construction of the (the most powerful on the planet when astronomer Harland Epps, developed the optical design. (UCSC astronomers
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This concert is generously sponsored by the Wedeen Hammer Group at Morgan
orbits the team collected data on the most distant, and therefore the youngest, galaxies. By comparing those data with the data about galaxies near to us, astronomers can trace the evolution of galaxies throughout cosmic time. As a body of work, these advances and tists think about and investigate galaxies and superclusters of galaxies, the largest structures in the universe. For Faber her work has also helped
providing a cosmic perspective on our planet and urging audiences to consider innovative astronomical instruments in the world. 1985/86 –Faber was a member of the collaboration developing the Wide-Field Camera for the Hubble Space Telescope. (The only astronomer known
and the distribution of gravitational 1985/2002 – Faber served as the principal investigator for a collaboration that came to call themselves the studying the nuclei of galaxies. Among the discoveries were made
telescope she and Jon Holtzman diagnosed the spherical aberration that
1988 – Faber was the principal investigator among a collaboration (the covered irregularities in the rate of the
the center of every large galaxy harbors a massive black hole and that the mass of that central black hole closely correlates to the orbital speed of stars within the galaxy. 2010 to present – Faber has served as co-principal investigator, with Henry
depends on the distribution of matter,
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the Earth, which she calls “a jewel of the universe.” Faber joined the faculty at UC Santa Cruz in
A member of the National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and American Philosophical Society, she has received
The Yale-based Gruber International Prize Program annually honors individuals in the
Community News
Salud and Dientes Collaborate SANTA CRUZ — Salud Para La Dental Care have collaborated to ensure the Beach Flats community will continue to access dental care. Starting June 1, 2017, Dientes Beach Flats Community Health Center, located at 302 Riverside Avenue in Santa Cruz will provide comprehensive dental services twice a week to uninsured and underinsured adults and children in Santa Cruz County in the same location previously occupied by Salud. Flats patients will continue to get the dental care they need in their neighborhood,” said Marc Pimentel, Board
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model that puts its patients at the center of care. Dientes creates lasting oral health for the underserved children and adults in Santa Cruz County. With clinics in Santa Cruz and Watsonville
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homeless, as well as educational, environmental and cultural programs. Each accompanying the grant acknowledging “your valuable contribution to the community and for exemplifying the Rotary
Community Grants Recipients 1 Cabrillo Engineering Abroad – Help to build water systems in Guatemala 2 CASA dependency court 3 Digital Nest – Provides technical training to local youth 4 For Kids Foundation – Provides critical needs for children 5 Helping Hands – To provide home repair to seniors 6 Homeless Service Center – Provides case management to chronically homeless 7 Kid Power – Train and teach people safety skills
Representatives of recipient groups and Rotary Club committee members 8 Learn to Discover – Help students learn importance of careers 9 Literacy Program – Support literacy services to adults in need 10 Music in May – Brings world class chamber music to SC County 11 Meals on Wheels – Deliver more meals to needy Seniors 12 O’Neill Sea Odyssey – Students can learn more about our ocean “Rotary� page 20
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County Science Superstars LOS ANGELES — Two Santa Cruz County students claimed a top prize at the
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CAMP CAPITOLA Camp Capitola is a fun summer day camp for kids ages 6-11, at Jade Street Park. Activites include: sports, arts & crafts, games, beach days, drama productions, carnivals, clubs, theme weeks and much more! We offer 2-week or 3-week sessions with half-day or all-day care (9am - 4:30pm) with the option of AM & PM extended care hours.
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The Bottom Line About Camp Costs P arents know that camp is an experience that will last a lifetime. However, they may worry about the cost, especially if there is more than one camp-aged child in the house. The good news for parents is that there is a camp for just about every budget. While fees to attend camp vary, they can range from $100 for a day camp to over $700 for a resident camp per week. Parents may also reduce the costs by
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Santa Cruz County Parks and Recreation 979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Phone: 831-454-7901 web: www.scparks.com Art & Science Camp, Science Explorations, and Art Studio 95003 for ages 6-12 6-11 at Quail Hollow Ranch; a variety of Baseball Camps at Polo Grounds Park; La Selva Beach Summer Recreation for ages 6-12; Swim Lessons at the Simpkins Swim Center; Zombie Camp at Aptos Park for ages 11-14, and more! For more information or to register, visit www.scparks.com.
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Jewish Cultural Festival at Temple Beth El Come for the food, stay for the music!
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Enjoy “Lower East Side Deli� foods direct to the Temple Beth El kitchen. Freshly made, authentic falafel, pita bread, hummus and tahini. Warm up with
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Governor Brown Appoints Kim Baskett to Santa Cruz Superior Court SACRAMENTO — 64, of Watsonville, has been a commissioner at the Santa Cruz County Superior
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Community News
Local Author’s Book to Help Those Grieving
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ime magazine recently published an article about Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, discussing the death of her 47-year-old husband and how she is coping. She wants our culture to talk about the uncomfortable subjects of death and grieving since everyone will eventually navigate this difMary Ransom, local therapist and author, has guided hundreds through this journey. Her new book, Courage Road: Your Guide From Grief to Hope, explores this painful but crucial topic. Knowing that those in deep grief often lose their ability to focus, she wanted to write a self-help manual that did not need to be read cover to cover. Courage Road reads like a guidebook, describes the terrain of the Road—the
The book contains beautiful landscape photos, poems, and practical tips that aid on a multi-sensory level. Ransom also focuses on the “tools” to put into your metaphorical backpack to help a person integrate their loss over time, not to “get over it.” Helpful to readers are the Travelers’ Tales: a compilation of heart-warming and uplifting stories from former clients. Ransom spent a decade helping those whose loved ones died from multiple causes, from sudden and tragic death to warm family goodbyes giving her an understanding of or share this book with others who are grieving. For more information or to purchase Courage Road please visit www.courageroad.com.
Cabrillo Stroke and Disability Learning Center Honors Day
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he Cabrillo College Stroke and Disability Learning Center (SDLC) held its Annual Honors Day Thursday, May 18 at its Center on the Aptos campus, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos. At this inspirational ceremony, which included the sharing of students’ accomplishments, 19 students from Santa Cruz County were Accommodation. The Cabrillo SDLC student choir also performed. This year, several Cabrillo SDLC students have been involved in the robotic exoskeleton and research at UCSC with Dr. Robert Quinn, was a featured speaker. Special guests in attendance included County Supervisors John Leopold and Zach Friend, Capitola Mayor Stephanie
Harlan, Scotts Valley Council Member Donna Lind, Assembly Member Mark Stone’s Representative Maureen McCarty, Advisory Board Members Brigid Simpkins, as well as Dr. Robert Quinn of UCSC and retired Director of Nursing Celeste Phillips, was our keynote speaker at this special honoring of students’ accomplishments and resilience. For over 40 years students who have learned to overcome physical, emotional and cognitive challenges after a stroke or other health challenge, come together with family and friends to celebrate Honors Day. The Stroke & Disability Learning Center at Cabrillo College is a place where breakthroughs happen. “Stroke Center” page 20 Aptos Times / June 1st 2017 / 17
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Measure D: Five-Year Project Ready for Review M Fall Creek Road and the elementary/ middle/high school complex, and move
easure D, the transportation improvement ballot measure for
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categories, passed by over 2/3 of Santa Cruz County voters in November 2016. Each year recipient agencies are required to prepare a identify what they will deliver to the public. The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is the lead agency for the regional projects in Measure D including the highway corridor, active transportation or the Coastal Rail Trail, and the rail corridor, in addition to the San Lorenzo Valley Highway 9 Corridor Improvement projects and the Highway 17 Wildlife Crossing. In addition, because Measure D recipient Community Bridges Lift Line does not have a public board,
funds for regional projects include: projects as early as Spring 2021-- a pair of auxiliary lanes between 41st to Soquel, a bicycle/pedestrian bridge at Chanticleer, and a bicycle/pedestrian overcrossing at Mar Vista in Aptos -- following comdesign, right of way and utility work. funding to complete construction of bicycle/pedestrian trail sections in Santa Cruz, Watsonville and the San Lorenzo River bridge. For the north coast trail, begin construction following completion of an environmental analysis of possible
year plan at their public hearing to provide an opportunity for the public input. Measure D projects are currently available for review on the RTC’s Measure D website (www.sccrtc.org/move). A public hearing will be held at 9:30 am at the RTC’s June 1st meeting at the Watsonville City Council
of transportation options for the rail corridor (and two parallel routes), and conduct maintenance. work on a pathway, transit stop and other improvements in Felton between
the Highway 9 corridor plan (underway). struct the undercrossing (in coordination with other project funding sources and partners). The deadline for written comments on
year plans is noon on Wednesday, May 31. Oral comments may also be provided to the RTC board at the public hearing. In addition to the regional projects, Measure D funding goes directly to the cities, county, transit district and Community Bridges according to the voter-approved formulas for the neighborhood and transit/ paratransit project categories. Each recipient entity is also required to hold a hearing to provide an opportunity for the public The Measure D website includes a schedule of these public hearings. process will also include review of an annual report describing actual expenditures, progress made to improve the transportation
ments have been met to ensure Measure D revenues are adding to (not substituting) other revenues and the degree to which Measure D funds were used to secure additional funding from other new or existing sources (leveraging local funds to attract state or federal other funds). The annual report of expenditures will as a taxpayer oversight committee, to ensure funds were expended consistent with the requirements of Measure D. Measure D is a 30-year 1/2 cent local sales tax which began collection in April 2017. Funds are expected to be available to projects in August 2017. For more information about the Regional Transportation Commission or Measure D, please visit www.sccrtc.org. To receive regular information about implementation of Measure D, please sign up here: http:// sccrtc.org/about/esubscriptions/.
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Community News
Expanded Hours for Santa Cruz Public Libraries Begins June 2 with Increased Hours, More Computers, and More Books SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL), a network of 10 neighborhood library branches throughout Santa Cruz County has announced a large investment by local leaders. This investment, totaling $1M, will expand hours at all branch libraries beginning on June 2 and bring in new computers and more books throughout the year. The investment plan also adds Sunday hours in the San Lorenzo Valley and expands morning, evening and Saturday access in all regions of the County. commutes and transportation issues require longer Library hours closer to people’s homes meaning the residents of Santa Cruz County need libraries to be open for longer hours in their communities. Parents with toddlers requested earlier opening times while families requested later closing times and more weekend hours. The library is the only place for many residents to access the Internet, digital tools, and training they need to participate fully in community life. To meet current demand, increased hours of availability and convenient easy-to-use technologies have been a critical need. In addition to increased hours of operation, the investment
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plan updates all current computers, adds additional desktop computers and laptops for checkout at all branches, updates printers, and adds wireless printing. These technology upgrades are scheduled throughout the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year beginning in July. According to Library Director Susan Nemitz, “The message we got from the community during our strategic planning conversations was loud and clear: we want
more convenient hours, better access to technology, and more books.” With an additional 9 hours per week, Felton will act as the regional destination for Sunday Library service in the San Lorenzo Valley, while the Westside comPark. At the Downtown Santa Cruz Branch, evening hours have been restored to pre2008 levels. Director Nemitz says, “As one branch closes for remodeling or a complete rebuild, other branches in the region may
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to assist in providing essential library services.” The Santa Cruz Public Libraries invites the entire community to their local branch library on Friday June 2 to celebrate the
“Stroke Center” from page 17 The U.S. Congress proclaimed the Cabrillo College Stroke & Disability Learning Center to be an educational model for serving the growing demographic of adults dealing with functional challenges as a result of neurological and physical
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see what you can do with the extra time and new equipment at your library. The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) system delivers information, education, enrichment and inspiration through a network of 10 neighborhood library branches, a web-based digital library, a Bookmobile and community-based programs. SCPL serves children, teens and adults. Residents can explore a wide range of interests from academic research, book clubs and literacy programs to locally produced music and local history. Branch locations include Aptos, Boulder Creek, Branciforte, Capitola, Park, La Selva Beach, Live Oak and Scotts Valley. Learn more about SCPL at SantaCruzPL.org or via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube.
challenges. The unique program has been serving the community for 43 years, and currently serves students ages 18-97 in a supportive class environment with courses in Speech/Communication/Computer, Counseling, Mobility and a spectrum of electives including choir, healthy eating, ceramics and painting.
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Red Hot Floor Installation: A Craftsman at Work By Edita McQuary
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cotts Valley native Kenneth Lee Jay, owner of Red Hot Floor Installation, has been in business for 34 years. A true Santa Cruz County native, Kenny Jay as he is known locally, attended Scotts Valley’s Vine Hill Elementary School, Soquel High, and Cabrillo College. He says, “I’m proud to say that I’m a member of four generations of family still residing in Santa Cruz County.” Now a resident of Aptos for the past 18 years, Kenny began his flooring installation career as an installation apprentice and has experience in all aspects of flooring. He has been a licensed California contractor for 25 years in both commercial and residential applications and serves the entire Monterey Bay area. “We have been doing business in Santa Cruz County and our surrounding areas since 1992,” said Kenny, “and look forward to installing your flooring correctly to the material specifications that will maintain the product warranties. “I currently focus on hard-surface flooring installations of prefinished hardwoods (solid and engineered), laminates (such as Pergo), cork and linoleum (Marmoleum) floating flooring systems.” He continued, “There has been an increasing appeal for property owners to purchase hardsurface flooring for their homes because of the health concerns people have due to allergies and bacteria that fibrous flooring such as carpet can contain.
Also, installing hard-surface flooring in your home will significantly increase your property value.” He goes on to say that due to the affordable pricing for customers to purchase their flooring online or at big box stores such as Home Depot, Lowe’s or Costco, he has noticed an increased interest by the consumer in acquiring a qualified experienced local installation that is as service-oriented as Red Hot Floor Installation. When he is not working, Kenny likes to play tennis and has been a member of Imperial Courts Tennis Club for 40 years. He is also a classic car fan, likes to find art in nature and “banging out classic rock with my buddies.” Kenny adds, “Growing up in Santa Cruz County I’ve seen our sleepy little resort town grow and blossom into a cultural hub of art, music and high technology. I would like to express gratitude from me and my family to the locals and newcomers alike, also the business and government communities, for maintaining and nourishing the flavor
of Santa Cruz County which is uniquely our own. A very special place indeed!” To contact, the telephone # is: 831.818.9615. For product information installed by Kenny’s company, go to the website: RedHotFloorInstallation.com
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Lichen Oaks Adaptive Riding Center
Volunteer Naemi Frey Receives Gold Service Award from UC Santa Cruz FELTON — Naemi Frey has been recognized by UC Santa Cruz for her exemplary community service at Feltonbased Lichen Oaks Adaptive Riding Center (LOARC) for special needs youth and adults during the 2016-2017 academic year. Frey, a Felton resident and UC Santa Cruz junior, was presented a Gold Service award at a ceremony held May 22, 2017. In love with horses since childhood, Frey started volunteering at LOARC a year
ago. She spends several hours each week handling a variety of tasks, from mucking stalls and feeding the horses, to helping with the students’ riding lessons. program, in addition to the horse handler, one to two side walkers are required during lessons depending on the ability both these roles. “It’s incredibly inspiring to work closely with these amazing, gentle horses and our students, and watch the students learn and progress in the arena,” she said. “Seeing the smile on a rider’s face is one of the greatest rewards of being a volunteer at LOARC.” Frey’s instructor and mentor at LOARC is Melissa Abbey, a therapeutic riding instructor and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. “Naemi has been a vital volunteer at She is a model of calmness and consistency, which is so important when working with horses. Her kindness and gentle demeanor has helped many students overcome their fear of
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horses and gain greater independence. I’m glad that UCSC has acknowledged her work with this award,” said Abbey. about LOARC, Frey was overjoyed to discover that there was a place where she could gain expehas decided to pursue, animal assisted therapy, and simultaneously spend time with one of her favorite animals. “I have learned so much more than I ever thought was possible at LOARC, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute at the center and to help others. It’s been a dream come true,” she Naemi Frey helps a rider at LOARC exclaimed. Located in Felton, LOARC aims results of working with horses can help to help young people or adults having persons with special needs to live more “special needs.” These needs may occur comfortably in the body they have, or as early as birth or come from an injury or improving mobility or communication capabilities. Visit LOARC at: http://www. in service to our country. The therapeutic lichenoaksarc.org/
Community Brief SqCWD Awarded $150,000 US Government WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced that the Bureau of Reclamation awarded $23,619,391 to communities in seven states for planning, designing and constructing water recycling and re-use projects; developing feasibility studies; and researching desalination and water recycling projects. The funding is part of the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse program. “This funding provides essential tools for stretching limited water supplies by helping communities reclaim and reuse wastewater and impaired ground or surface waters,” said Secretary Zinke. Title XVI Feasibility Studies are for entities that would like to develop new
water reclamation and reuse feasibility studies. Thirteen projects will receive $1,791,561. Included in this funding is: Soquel Creek Water District (California), Pure Water Soquel - Replenishing Mid-County Groundwater with Ground$150,000 Congratulations SCWD! Monte Vista Christian School Names New Director of Athletics onte Vista Christian School announced that Matt Coleman be their new Director of Athletics starting this summer. Over the past nine years, Coleman built the athletics program at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy in Ohio. Under his leadership, the school won 28 Conference Team Championships, 2 State Championships, and multiple
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regional and district championships. More than 70 of the school’s student-athletes went on to college to compete and 18 of their coaches were named a Conference Coach of the year. “Matt brings a wealth of experience and success to Monte Vista Christian,” said Mitch Salerno, Headmaster at MVCS. “We are excited for Matt to build on the legacy of athletic success at Monte Vista Christian.” “God has clearly blessed Monte Vista with a unique history, and my family and I are looking forward to engaging and working together with the entire MVC community,” Coleman said. “Together, our goal is to pursue excellence, and to win not only Monte Vista Christian School is located at 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 for grades 6-12 Capitola Soroptimists Celebrates Golden
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oroptimist International of CapitolaBy-The-Sea celebrated its Golden 50th
anniversary on March 23, 2017 with dinner at the Seascape Golf Club in Aptos. Speakers i n c l u d e d Capitola Mayor Stephanie H a r l a n , Regional Soroptimist dignitaries and club empowered women locally to enhance their education by giving out cash awards annually. Fund raising currently includes renting chairs, cushions and blankets at the summer Shakespeare Productions at DeLaveaga Golf Course, Human Race, BFF Boutique in the Mercantile, and local restaurants donating selected nights of partial proceeds. Also a program linked up with Girls Inc, at UCSC in June, provides education for local girls to explore career opportunities. “Briefs” page 24 Aptos Times / June 1st 2017 / 23
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How to Lower Your Medicare Drug Costs By Greg Dill
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riving near Monterey, Calif., recently, I stopped at a roadside stand to buy some freshly picked strawberries. May is high season for Caliexploding with beautiful, ripe fruit. The gentleman working the stand, Jack, asked what I do for a living. When I told him I work for Medicare, he said he scription drugs. So we talked for a while about ways he might be able to reduce his drug costs. If you have Medicare and you’re having trouble paying for prescription drugs, signing up for Medicare’s Part D prescription drug coverage may help, even if you have to pay a late-enrollment penalty. There are other ways you may be able to save. Consider switching to drugs that cost less. Ask your doctor if there are generic, over-the-counter, or less expensive brand-name drugs that could work just as well as the ones you’re taking now. Switching to lower-cost drugs can
save you hundreds or possibly thousands of dollars a year. Visit the Medicare Plan Finder at Medicare.gov/ to save money in your Medicare drug plan. Or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800633-4227) and ask our customer service representatives. You may also be able to lower your Medicare prescription drug costs by: Exploring national- and communitybased programs that may help you with your drug costs, like the National Patient Advocate Foundation or the National Organization for Rare Disorders. Get information on federal, state, and private assistance programs in your area on the checkup.org. The help you get from some of these programs may count toward your true out-of-pocket (TrOOP) costs. TrOOP costs are the expenses that count toward your Medicare drug plan out-of-pocket
of the drugs you take. Many major drug enrolled in a Medicare drug plan. Find out whether the manufacassistance by visiting Medicare.gov/ pharmaceutical-assistance-program or calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. Such assistance programs aren’t part of Medicare Part D, so any help you get from this type of program won’t count toward your TrOOP costs. Applying for Extra Help paying for your Medicare prescription drugs. If you have Medicare and have limited income and resources, you may qualify for Extra Help. To
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Elstad – Parliamentarian Norovirus Outbreak In Santa Cruz County SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — Santa Cruz County Health Agency is concerned virus outbreak in Santa Cruz County. We
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expenses—up to $4,950 in 2017. These costs determine when your catastrophic coverage will begin. Looking into Manufacturer’s Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs (sometimes called Patient Assis-
sickened. There have been over 1200 cases in Yolo County schools and at least 200 stuSchool District. Though this virus is common, this is an unusually high incidence of cases. Norovirus is generally a mild illness with associated nausea, vomiting and diarrhea lasting from 1-3 days. People are infectious prior to symptoms and for several days after symptoms begin. The p r i m a r y danger is dehydration which, in severe cases can lead to hospitalization. People with vomiting and or diarrhea should stay home for at least 48 hours after symptoms have stopped. To protect yourself and others, it is important that everyone practice proper hand hygiene by often washing your hands carefully with soap and water, especially after using the bathroom or changing diapers and before preparing food. In addition, any household (or institution) who has had people ill with vomiting and or diarrhea, should clean all surfaces (toilets, counters,
apply for Extra Help, contact Social Security by visiting socialsecurity.gov/i1020 or by calling 1-800-772-1213. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778. Extra Help can save you thousands of dollars on drug costs. like the ones described above, call your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and ask for free personalized counseling for people with Medicare. To get the phone number for your state’s SHIP, visit shiptacenter.org, or call 1-800-MEDICARE. And if you’re wondering whether Jack charged me for the strawberries, he people with Medicare is a big part of my job, I told him I preferred to pay despite his with some freshly baked shortcake. Greg Dill is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
etc.) with a bleached based household cleaner as directed on the product label. SCCFB 100th Anniversary Celebration anta Cruz County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting/Dinner Thursday, June 22 The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau’s 100th Anniversary will be celebrated at its Annual Meeting to be held Thursday, June 22 at Watsonville Slough Farms in Watsonville. Featured speaker for this celebration will be Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture. At the event, the 2017 Farmer of the Year recipient will be announced. The program also includes the election of
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2017/2018 year. Ticket price is $100 per person. For more information and/or reservations, at (831) 724-1356 or e-mail sccfb@sbcglobal.net. Reservations for this event are required. Tickets can be purchased online at: www.eventbrite.com
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Protect Your Pet from Sun Exposure By Tiffany L. Mitchener, DVM
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with the extra melanin in their skin, dogs and cats with darker pigmentation have more protection from sunburn. The most at risk animals are those with short, white haircoats. White cats with pink noses are most at risk among felines. Pit bulls, bull terriers, boxers, Dalmatians, American bulldogs, greyhounds, a sunburn due to their white hair, short coats, and non-pigmented skin. But any animal with patches of white or lightly pigmented hair is at risk. Animals are most likely to get sun damage where their haircoat is thinnest. Cats will show signs of sun damage on the tips of their ears, eyelids, and their
noses. Dogs are most susceptible on their muzzles, armpits, abdomens, and groins. What if my pet gets sunburned? f you suspect your pet has a sunburn, schedule an exam with your veterinarian. Often pet owners do not realize
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overexposure until skin cancer develops. Damaged skin may appear thickened and scarred with ulceration or crusting. Sometimes a secondary bacterial infection may occur. Masses may emerge or the tips of ears may curl. It is important to have any abnormal skin examined by a veterinarian. Frequently, a biopsy will be recommended
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4 p.m. In the summertime, the UV exposure is at its peak. It is important to avoid the sun during the middle of the day when the sun’s rays are most intense. Seek the shade whenever possible, or simply keep pets indoors during these hours. it does not contain PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) or zinc oxide – both chemicals can be toxic to our comfrom carefully applied sunscreen. It is important to apply it to the most vulnerable skin surfaces: those with little to no haircoat, like ear tips (cats), top of muzzle (dogs), armpits, abdomen, groin. There are dog-approved sunscreens available, or a safe alternative is to use a waterproof, fragrance-free sunscreen made for babies with an sunscreen to a small spot on the body If tolerated well, apply a generous amount twice daily (and always after swimming) to the skin surfaces most at risk. It may be helpful to apply the sunscreen and then provide a distraction, such as food, a walk, or a game of ball, in order to prevent the pet from licking “Pet Sunburn” page 26
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Where Are They Now? By Jessica Johnson
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ince we are halfway through the year I thought it would be a good time to update you on the exciting achievements of some of my interview the news that a couple of them had books coming out this summer, and as I reached out to others, more good news began to flow in. It’s all very thrilling, and I welcome the opportunity to share more of what our talented locals are up to in upcoming columns. In the meantime, in alphabetical order, here are our creative updates and announcements: Cara Black (interviewed October 2016) ara’s new book, Murder in SaintGermain comes out on June 6. This is
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best-selling Aimée Leduc series. Each of Black’s mysteries is set in a different arrondissement (administrative dis-
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in Paris and that alone makes it the perfect livre Cara will be reading and signing books in Oakland at A Great Place in Mountain View at Books, Inc. on June 28. Visit her website at www.CaraBlack. com for more readings around the bay area and to learn how to visit Paris with her this fall.
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her first Open Studios and welcomed Cruz garage art studio. She currently has a show in the Santa Cruz County Government Center that runs until August 4. This show features several of her new local landscapes and they are stunning. (Confession: I have already begun squirreling my spare change away in the hopes I will be able to buy one someday.) Janas told me that one of the more notable pieces in this show is a portrait of Ted Durkee (no relation). He was a County Administrator in Santa Cruz for many years and his daughter, who commissioned Janas to paint his portrait, has graciously loaned it for the duration of the show. “I felt it was important to have Ted hang in the building where he did most of his good work for Santa Cruz,” Janas shared. Stephen Kessler (Interviewed April 2017) oet, essayist, and translator Stephen Kessler will be reading his new poems at the Porter Memorial Library
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Cruz-based Catamaran. His translation Save Twilight: Selected Poems by Julio Cortázar is in its second printing from City Lights. You can also read his weekly columns most Saturdays in the Sentinel. Kaia Roman (November 2016) aia Roman is currently a very busy woman. She is packing for her family’s return to Santa Cruz, after being in Costa Rica for over a year and will be back in town
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Kaia shares how she anxious to grateful and optimistic. The book description says, “Using scientific research on hormones, neurotransmitters, and mindfulness, along with the daily existence, Kaia’s insights will help you create your own Joy Plan, so you can move past temporary happiness and I’m super excited to read her book and I look forward to following her success.
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The “dog days” of summer are fast approaching. Be sure to consider your pet’s sun protection whenever you reach for the sunscreen and hat yourself this summer. Be sure your active companion receives plenty of rest, shade, and water to avoid the more immediate risk of sun exposure — heatstroke.
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Bishop’s Ranch in Healdsburg from October room, a labyrinth and “delicious meals and many beautiful places to walk, sit, and write,” Amber shared. She has space for three or gone to several of Amber’s retreats myself I cannot recommend them enough. The magic of writing with Amber’s guidance is a one of a kind experience for beginners and seasoned writers alike. For more information contact Amber directly at acsumrall@cruzio.com Finally, I would like to share that I have an updated website, www.writewithjessica. com, where you can learn about my new fun, creative space for writers to explore the power of the pen. My next group will begin in late summer. In the meantime, I currently host a fun and non-traditional virtual writing group each Tuesday night called, Rosé Write Along. Past groups can be found on YouTube. In the meantime, I hope you will follow up with our talented creatives and continue to explore and support the local
An Aptos native, Jessica Johnson is a freelance writer and teacher dedicated to inspiring others to live brave, creative lives. Learn more at www.writewithJessica.com. Email your questions, comments and creative suggestions to her at jessica@vinegarandvanilla.com.
protection for your pets even on cloudy days.
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2016 Consumer Water Report Available Now By Melanie Schumacher, Associate Manager Soquel Creek Water District
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he Soquel Creek Water District is pleased to announce we have
Confidence/Water Quality Report and it is available on our website at www. soquelcreekwater.org/sites/default/ The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) are tasked with establishing drinking water health standards, and water utilities are responsible for ensuring that the drinking water provided to their customers meets these federal and state District’s water met all established drinking water health standards set by the USEPA and the SWRCB. Water samples are collected throughout the year and tested at certified laboratories for a variety of constituents, including chemical, radiological, and biological compounds. The District routinely tests for more samples are collected from each of our active groundwater wells. While some samples are taken directly from the well, others are collected after the water has gone through treatment processes such as chemical oxidation and mechanical filtration. We also routinely test our water for the presence of coliform bacteria, an indicator organism that would alert us to possible contaminants in the distribution system. Water samples are collected weekly from designated sample stations dispersed throughout the District. Each sample station location is representative of the water in the surrounding area so that the entire system is being monitoring weekly for this critical indicator organism. We pump water from several groundwater wells in the Purisima Formation, a series of aquifers that have naturally occurring iron, manganese, and arsenic. We treat this water to reduce these elements before it enters our distribution system. Another aquifer that we use as part of our supply source, the Aromas Red Sands Aquifer, has naturally occurring hexavalent chromium, also known as Chromium 6. In at our demonstration scale ion exchange treatment plant.
Water Quality Report is meant to communicate which constituents were detected at or above Detection Limits for purposes of Reporting (DLRs). Compounds that are tested for, but not detected at or above the DLR, are not included in the Report. In addition, the report also lists other compounds of interest to our customers, such as sodium, hardness, and pH, among others. Every employee and department here at the District plays a significant role in making sure we deliver water that meets each of the health standards by which drinking water is measured. tance of high quality drinking water, including it in our Mission Statement and facilitating the adoption of new technology and treatment processes. Engineering Department spends considerable time and energy in analyzing and evaluating water quality characteristics of particular water sources, as well as planning and implementing infrastructure updates. make sure our water treatment processes are functioning properly so tives before the water enters the distribution system. team is committed to maintaining, repairing and improving our distribution mains and service lines so that water quality integrity is maintained while it moves from our sources to your taps. is dedicated to investigating customer inquiries which keep the District apprised of customer satisfaction in relation to water quality. informs and educates our customers of the importance and value of high quality drinking water in our region. Please take a few minutes to dence/Water Quality Report on our website at: www.soquelcreekwater. org/sites/default/files/documents/
If you wish to obtain a print copy of the report, please contact Carla James, the District’s Water Quality Program
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tions 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@soquel creekwater.org or 831-475-8501 x153 and visit www.soquelcreekwater.org.
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Community Calendar Aptos Chamber of Commerce Tuesday July 4
Aptos 4th of July Festivities
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works and times of William Shakespeare. 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
Cruz County Grief Support Program. (831) 430-3078
Overeaters Anonymous 7:00pm-8:00pm, Soquel Congregational Church, 4951 Soquel Dr. o you have problem with
hat is co-dependency? What is enabling? What is this insanity? Am I the only one who feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, world wide fel- group with the solution. Teens Parade Grand Marshall: The Santana lowship of relatives and friends of and adults welcome. It will be held in the Anne Hutchinson someone else’s addiction. Please Room.
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Second Mondays Helpline: 831-291-5099 or contact saveyoursanity@aol.com. Invisible/Alienated Visit our Northern California Grandparents Support Group website for meeting listings in our 2:30 - 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran area and region: www.naranon- Church, 10707 Soquel Drive, Aptos ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author of california.org/norcal/meetings 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 Weekdays separation from anyone. CASA Orientations to Become with Co-sponsored by Alienated Thursday June 15 Advocates for Children Grandparents Anonymous www. June Mixer ASA empowers volunteers AGA-FL.org a national organito directly influence lifezation that provide information 5 – 7 p.m., Alladin Nursery and and support to grandparents who changing decisions affecting Gift Shop 2905 Freedom Blvd, feel alienated or estranged to their children in foster care. Court Watsonville grandchildren. appointed special advocates Questions: pat@invisiblegrand are everyday people that, with parent.com (831) 601-9195 and stroll through the gardens. Live music, appetizers have a lifetime of impact for a Tuesdays child who has been abused or Business Debtors Anonymous neglected. 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal More info www.casaof Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center santacruz.org or call (831) Street, Santa Cruz. encourage businesses to bring a 761-2956 XT.102 e specifically focus on recovering from debting First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., on one’s business. in Watsonville Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. For more information: 831425-3272 in Capitola
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Geezer Golfers 8:15 a.m., Valley Gardens Golf Course, 263 Mt. Herman Rd., Scotts Valley eeling overpar? So do we, the “Geezer Golfers of Valley Gardens”. You’re invited to
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Second and Fourth Thursdays Campaign for Sensible
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Center, 1307 Seabright Ave. loom of the Present Insight Meditation teacher Carla Brennan leads a drop-in group every Wednesday it is open to both experienced and beginning meditators
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bible study and worship every Second and Fourth Wednesdays Sunday. Wellness on the Cancer Journey Call (831) 688-5842 for more 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza info earn how to safely support Overeaters Anonymous your body and emotions 9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 from diagnosis to softening the Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz impact of chemo, radiation, and vereaters Anonymous is a recovering well from surgery. We’ll address nausea, low for those who have a problem energy, weakness, digestion, with food. immune support, grief, stress and Visit www.santacruzoa.org for more. current times and locations of Feel free to bring your partner or other meetings, or call our Hotline care team to this free class. Please at (831) 429-7906. come fed; water is available. Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Eventbrite — Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Address given upon registration Saturday June 3 receipt.
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Aptos Noon Toastmasters ome join us each month for the Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous in Watsonville 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Pajaro Valley Chamber’s Free 6:30-7:30pm Christ Lutheran Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. Hotel, 116 Beach Drive Church, 10707 Soquel Dr. Aptos in Santa Cruz o you have a problem with Each month a member of supportive group of people Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. food? Come Join us for a at all levels of experience from in Aptos beginners to more advanced. host a mixer, providing a great We’re here to help you discover group with the solution group Mondays opportunity to network. with the solution. Teens and adults Caregiver Support Group Mixers are typically held on welcome. Includes compulsive 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Comovereating, anorexia and bulimia. Follow us on Facebook: Facebook. mercial Crossing, Santa Cruz com/AptosNoonToastmasters or Located in the Gazebo Room. atz Cancer Center, PAMF Call 831-429-7906 if you have more info: (831) 236-1171 and Hospice of Santa Cruz any questions will receive the proceeds from the County invite you to attend a Second Wednesdays Caregiver Support Group for Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Tuesdays & Thursdays those caring for someone with Monthly Meeting Orientations to Become Next Mixers: a serious illness. Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. Advocates for Children May 25 – Mid Bay Ford, When a loved one is serihis statewide group of retired 6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 ously ill, it can be a challenge 550 Auto Center Dr., men invites you to be our Watsonville CA 95076 for the entire family. In this guest at our monthly luncheon. Watsonville ASA volunteer Advocates You’ll meet kindred spirits, have ongoing support group, we June 15 – Alladin Nursery, receive 35 hours of will share stories, learn tools specialized training. Court 2905 Freedom Blvd., new from a top notch guest for coping and receive support appointed special advocates Watsonville speaker. from people who care. are everyday people that, with Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 Contact Hospice of Santa
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Center for Non violence, 612 Ocean St, Santa Cruz
Library, 275 Main St. our community? Join the he Campaign for Sensible Cabrillo Lions Club twice every Transportation is part of the month and see what you can do to Vision of Transit on the Rail Corhelp in Santa Cruz County. ridor for Santa Cruz County. Come Please RSVP cabrillolions@ gmail.com
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support group for adults grieving 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
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Saturday June 24
Pleasure Point Street Fair 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Portola Drive between 41st and 38th Avenues, Santa Cruz ree family fun at the Fifth Annual Pleasure Point Street Fair featuring eight local bands on two stages playing Americana, rock, reggae, surf music and more; kids’ zone with face painting, crafts and
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local services, food and beverages; beer and wine garden, skate park Jay Moriarity Foundation, created in the spirit of waterman Jay Moriarity to support local programs that improve the quality of life for our community and environment, and educate and assist our youth. Free admission, free bike valet. www.pleasurepointstreetfair.com
Tuesday June 27
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Arts and Entertainment
Every Wednesday. No cover. Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993BAND (2263) for information Volunteers Needed for the about booking the band for Monterey Symphony Non-profit events (donations are he Monterey Symphony is tax deductible). seeking volunteers. If you love www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org music and want to be involved,
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new entry-level String Orchestra class 4th- 6th Grade Beginning Strings for violin, viola and cello will be Students must provide their own instruments. For more information contact Nancy Kvam: Cabrillo Youth Strings (831) 479-6101 or (831) 426-6443.
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Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA 95076
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the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries. To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)
First & Third Fridays
Friday Shakespeare Club of Santa Cruz
Friendship put to music; family 10-12 p.m. October thru June at friendly. Class takes place every Peace United Church Thursday Night at our new his is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz, meets at
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into Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at (831) 7267053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net.
Street. The club meets to study the life, works and times of William Shakespeare. Members share group readings and insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in his plays and writings. Friendship Put to Music! 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach For more information please call 831-684-2832 Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. lasses every Thursday night. Second Monday each month For more information call Second Saturdays Each Month Stitchers By The Sea Meetings Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 2nd Saturday on the Farm 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of 726-7053 or email at caller4u@ 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Santa Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., att.net Project Center at the Santa Cruz 95062 County Fairgrounds titchers-by-the-Sea, the local Last Thursdays each month oin us every 2nd Saturday chapter of the Embroiderers’ on the Farm for free family Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Guild of America, holds regular activities. Each month we select a meetings open to the public each Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante new theme to highlight historical 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene month. No admission fees. agriculture with games, activities, Italian/Argentene Restarante, and demonstrations that relate. Tuesdays his is a night for true “Social We often have guest appearances from farm animals like llamas, BINGO Tango.” Order a wonderful 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, meal from the Star Bene Argentine draft horses, sheep, goats, 150 Jewell St. Menu, (or their well known italian are sure to find something fun osted by Soquel Sports and entertaining for the whole family. snack bar available. First Tuesday tango dance to music from the Check our website and Facebook of each month is special $25 buy in Golden Age of Tango. page for more details. FREE Private instruction and classes by www.soquelsports.com arrangement. For more information, Second Sundays Each Month call Michael (831) 239-2247.
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Movies on the Beach, FREE June 21 thru Aug. 16 9 p.m. here’s nothing like watching your favorite movies right on the beach with the world-famous Giant Dipper roller coaster lights twinkling overhead and the smell of Kettlecorn, corn dogs, and salt
Fridays thru August
Bands on the Beach, FREE
Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Street Fair
Third Sunday of Every Month
Science Sunday
Santa Cruz, 95060 eymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and easy-tounderstand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion. Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
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The Santa Cruz Chorale Presents
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he Santa Cruz chorale presents work by two great composers of the Romantic Period: Gabriel Fauré and Felix Mendelssohn. The center-piece of the program is one of Fauré’s most famous works, the Requiem for soprano and baritone soloists, choir, orchestra and organ. www.santacruzchorale.org/tickets
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Santa Cruz Pride Parade and Festival
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Everything isn’t going perfectly as June begins, but who are you to complain? You get a sense of being a small part of something much, much bigger on these days, and this expansive view mid-month, and you’re primarily interested in making more money or growing the money
Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) the works. Can you rely on someone to give you honest advice? Use their words of wisdom to better yourself in any way you can. Your arrogance can be a sticking point between you and someone you clash with mid-month, but you aren’t about to change your ways. You’re are a stubborn one, and you kind of like that the reputation is so well earned. You may be surrounded by a lot of rich and famous people late in June, but you aren’t intimidated in the least. You pose for the paparazzi like you own the red carpet.
Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)
If you aren’t doing something for someone else early in the month, you don’t feel like you’re doing of respect for other people’s time mid-June, so you can’t understand why they want to waste yours. Lateness is your main pet peeve on these days, and anyone who gets on your bad side has a hard time changing your impression of them. Second chances are easier to come by late in the month because you see the world as a melting pot full of interesting and diverse people. It’s amazing how easygoing you can be when you aren’t trying to change anyone.
Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)
What has you so stressed as June begins? If you could use some relief or distraction right about month brings good days to delve into family history, but you might not like everything you uncover. Are there old skeletons hidden in the closet? And do you really want to be the one to expose them? Good days to practice some creative procrastination appear as the month comes to a close. You will go out of your way to turn a bad time into a good one.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
You love hearing a good secret to start the month, but you take extra care not to divulge any of your own. You are one of the best when it comes to putting up a shield, and it’s impenetrable until you decide to take it down. You control the social barometer of any room you’re in mid-month, so when you’re in a good mood everyone else is, too. Your radar sounds the alarm when you encounter truth. The safety and the well-being of the people you care about most is your priority.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
yourself. If you spend time with friends or a date, don’t worry about planning every little detail — the spontaneous moments are the best ones. Your life is in some disarray mid-June, and you have a bad habit of losing things. Being forgetful can be annoying and potentially hazardous, chatty late in the month, call a friend or family member you haven’t talked to in a while. Catching up is the highlight of your day.
Cathcart Street in downtown Santa Cruz, followed by a festival on
Making friends isn’t easy as June begins, especially if your networking skills are rusty. Rely on friends, family members, or co-workers to make the introductions if you’re too shy to do it yourself. You take it upon yourself to protect someone close to you mid-month, and it could be a much bigger task than you thought. Luckily, you have a lot of innovative ideas that will help you accomplish your task. The end of the month isn’t free of problems, but you don’t mind a little chaos. In fact, sometimes you thrive on it. Does this make you weird? A little. But
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Mission Plaza Park in Santa Cruz. The fair provides an opportunity for the community to increase its awareness and understanding of the Japanese community through arts, craft and culture. wwwjcfsantacruz.org
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9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lincoln St. June 16 thru Sept. 1 he “Original” Downtown 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. very Friday night from mid-June through August, the Vendors offer an eclectic blend Saturday June 24 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk hosts of antiques and unique items. Woodie’s on the Wharf free outdoor concerts, featuring through a wide assortment of he Santa Cruz Wharf is the treasures including books and current day recording artists. place to be for the 23rd annual Visit https://beachboardwalk.com/ Visit https://beachboardwalk.com/ celebration of the surf spirit and Movies for more information. clothing, glass and ceramic Concerts for more information. classic surf wagons. More than collectibles, vintage Hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original Capitola Twilight Concert Series First Fridays each month feature wood bodies will lines the artwork, and a whole lot of 6-8 pm, June thru August wharf. Music, memorabilia and First Friday Art Tour at Esplanade Park he First Friday Art Tour For more info, please call (831) 476www.santacruzwoodies.com is a Santa Cruz Institute 6940 or visit us on Facebook. concert schedule.
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Your June Horoscope
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)
Be vigilant. Be persistent. Be brave and bold. The more you stand your ground early in the month, the further your enemy will retreat. There are a lot of rules and regulations to live by mid-month, but you aren’t really feeling like following the norm. No one will be surprised when you step outside of the box and do your own thing, but there might be repercussions. Reach for the stars, but look before you leap. Negotiations and compromise are part of a successful deal late in June, but if you don’t like the terms, don’t sign on the dotted line. It’s that simple.
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
Discard the old to make room for the new as the month begins. In a physical sense, perhaps it’s time to clean out your closets to make room for a new wardrobe. In an emotional sense, get closure on a past relationship so you can move forward with your latest crush. You’re a wonderful friend you. There might not be anything you can do to change their mind, but that won’t stop you from
Aries (March 21-April 20)
Old habits die hard, a fact you’re super-aware of early in June. Are you actually afraid to change or is something — or someone — getting in your way? Details can be confusing midmonth, so try to avoid signing any legal documents or giving your go-ahead on upcoming to take the initiative. You have the courage to do something late in the month that you’ve been afraid to try before, and the rush you feel afterward is indescribable. Time to cross another
Taurus (April 21-May 21)
You like sticking to a schedule, but you aren’t as picky about the details as the month begins. Life is one big opportunistic learning experience, but you don’t have to have a strict teacher in order to learn everything you need to know. You’re in the mood for love mid-month, and you feel like pampering to the extreme that someone special in your life. If you’re still waiting for your soul mate to show up, keep in mind that money can’t buy love. You embrace beauty of all kinds as
Gemini (May 22-June 21)
Peninsula Banjo Band
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you strike it rich someday. Don’t let the details escape you late in the month, especially if you’re being held accountable. Keep receipts and e-mails for evidence that you’re in the right.
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ounty budget hearings begin little over a week, with night hearings in both Santa Cruz and Watsonville over that time. The Board of Super-
budget, which constitutes an approximately 5.5 percent reduction in expenditures from last year, during these hearings. In a recent budget message to the Board, the County the County emerged from the Great Recession, the Board has worked to limit the growth of the overall budget while focusing on restoring reserves and investing in key priorities.
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emerging needs, investments in mental health and substance abuse services, homeless services, public safety economic development and parks improvements. The proposed budget from mendations from departments and input from the Board of Supervisors, includes the following (small sample) elements:
storm recovery as a result of the passage of Measure D and state and federal funds reserves to further improve the County’s credit quality and
program that I co-sponsored with Supervisor Coonerty to our County How is the Budget Allocated? he County budget includes a number of state and federal pass through funds for required services – particularly in the health and human
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of how our overall budget is proposed for allocation (including mandated expenditures): goes toward health and human services community services such as Public Works/Roads, Parks and Planning
Probation, District Attorney, Public Defender and County Fire Government functions such as economic development, county facilities, and elections among other things. Next Steps hile County revenues are up over last year, the County is still working on reducing its struc-
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in a downturn coverage changes) means the County needs to continue to contain costs (and increase reserves) in advance of any downturn. There is no question that invest-
be on top of the list of investments and policy changes. In addition, it’s important that the County continue to create policies that encourage economic opportunity locally to continue to grow revenues and provide These numbers outlined above While they provide the framework for our budget hearings they aren’t set in stone. Your input in this process is key to ensuring your priorities are to explore more of the budget the County has created a new online interactive budget module at www. sccbudget.com Interested in sharing your thoughts? Feel free to attend one of the day or nighttime budget hearings or you can always give me a call at 454-2200 to let me know your thoughts.
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Saving Storage Space Shoe Station / Entryway e have a “no shoes in the house” rule but I’ve tripped one too many times over the piles of shoes by the door and I need suggestions. Let’s face it, no one likes to put their shoes away, regardless of the nice cubbies we may have in our closets. It’s human
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them exactly right “there,” which is often right at the door, ripe for the tripping. Rather than make a stink with your family to put their shoes away — which is usually “miles away” in their bedrooms — make “putting way” close by. If you have space in your entryway for a bench, that’s a great spot to also tuck sturdy but decorative baskets underneath, ideally the same style, and one for each become barriers to putting things away, so pick a basket or bin that’s high enough to hold the shoes, but low enough to easily see inside and toss those smelly shoes right in. Tie something on the front that indicates whose basket it is — a Happy Meal toy for the toddler, a friendship bracelet for the tween, a key for the loved one who stole
resident and has been with us for three months… amazing golden eyes.
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cartridges from the Big Box Store, hand creams, foot scrubs, a variety of scented bars of soap, boxes of Band-Aids, ace bandages and more. Corralling it all in a space-saving, easily-accessible and inexpensive way minutes to accomplish, costs very little, and you have an area for bulk items like toilet paper, shampoo, towels, let’s focus on the smaller, but unruly items. Pick up a dozen clear, lidded food containers at The Dollar Tree Store. They come in various sizes, so buy a mixture of largish square size and of the taller size. out marked with “nails,” “face,” “travel,” “sunscreen,” and stack them in the sink cabinet or place them on a shelf. Everything
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