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Perfect Summer Festival Finale By Noel Smith The end of another summer of entertaining family and friends as visitors showing them how truly fortunate we are here is Santa Cruz County to have such a variety of fun
sweltering and looking skyward at something they called an eclipse, we have had our foggy, cool mornings and sunny, zephyrous afternoons to enjoy. Now is time for lots of celebrations as the summer ends! ... continues on page 4
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“Summer Festivals” from page 1 68th — and Final — Begonia Festival ver Labor Day weekend, September
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Festivals here in Capitola by the sea. Be sure to take part as the Capitola Begonia Festival features fun activities that the whole family can enjoy, from a Sand Sculpture contest, a Fishing Derby, Row Boat races, and the Nautical Parade of begonia-laden boats traveling down Soquel Creek and under the bridge. Join in on Children’s Art events, Horse- shoes tournament, or
movie on the beach, or dance to the sounds of the bands. All events are FREE!
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where you get to see all those farm animals, equipment and livestock that is such a part of the history of our region. The 4-H and the FFA youth get to show what they’ve learned and the county’s best apple pie is chosen. If that is not exciting enough for you, there are the carnival rides, horse shows, professional entertainment and the food is a multiple award winning magician who has performed at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, casinos, amusement parks, on cruise ships, at
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Dominican Hospital Breaks Ground on Healing Courtyards SANTA CRUZ — The Dominican ground on the Healing Courtyards Initiative. The project will create seven outdoor courtyards and indoor waiting areas across Dignity Health Dominican Hospital with lush greenery and private respite areas to reduce stress and promote healing for patients, their loved ones, and prising clinical uses as well. “Being in the hospital can be recovery,” said Dominican Hospital President Nanette Mickiewicz, MD. “Nature has the power to calm and uplift the spirit, which can help reduce mental and emotional fatigue and lead to better outcomes
memory function, garden signage for language skills, and various pathways, tions for patients navigating with walkers, wheelchairs, and canes. “Our Healing Courtyards Initiative Committee, chaired by Joe Burton and Keith McKenzie, MD, has been instrumental in the development process,” said Beverly Grova, Dominican Hospital Foundation vice president of philanthropy. “Through the critical support of community members, foundations, hospital employees, and physicians, we are able to
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this additional aspect of patient care to our community.” shown that interaction with nature reduces pain and stress and boosts the immune system. In fact, research conducted within hospital settings has shown that access to garden areas can speed healing from surgery and infections and reduce the need for pain medication, resulting in fewer postsurgical complications and shorter hospital stays. The Healing Courtyards Initiative will showcase native and drought-tolerant
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Love, Loss and Golf By Lori Butterworth, Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services
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here are some things in life that seem beyond our human capacity to endure. Hearing the words, “Your child has cancer,” is certainly one. But, when those words are followed by, “There’s nothing more we can do,” human endurance is tested beyond imagination. decided to turn his grief into compassion for other children, whose lives, like Rob’s son Jordan’s, would be cut short by cancer. concert following his son Jordan’s death, moved by the music, the idea came. Rob would carry Jordan’s love with him to his place of refuge: the golf course. On that day, a grieving dad set out to raise as much money as he could to care for children like
Jordan and Kyra Memorial Golf Tournament was held that year. old Kyra Pillsbury and her family to the tournament. Radiant, dynamic, loving and articulate, Kyra had been diagnosed with an aggressive, malignant brain tumor just after her third birthday. Tragically, after a year and a half of hospital stays, chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, needle pokes, blood draws and transfusions, Kyra died family the sign language shorthand for “I Love You” even after she could no longer speak, this gesture remained symbolic as it evolved into the design of the Jordan and Kyra Memorial Foundation logo. funds for pediatric brain tumor research and family care, the tournament will be
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that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Last year the Jordan & Kyra Memorial Foundation announced that it is expanding its partnership with Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services, a local quality of life for children from Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito and South Santa Clara Counties who have cancer. Building the Jordan & Kyra Memorial Foundation will earmark a major portion of funds that Jordan & Kyra Memorial Foundation Charity Golf Tournament to Jacob’s Heart. pouring of compassion and support during make an important impact on the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses as well as fund the critical research currently a cure for pediatric brain tumors and other truly admire the extraordinary work being done by Jacob’s Heart to provide support services for the families of children with cancer, and look forward to working closely with them to make this year’s Jordan & Kyra Memorial Charity Golf Tournament our most successful ever.” those feelings and are indebted to the Jordan & Kyra Memorial Foundation for its passion and support, which will enable
to continuing to provide family-centered counseling, education and support services, which will be greatly enhanced by this unique, heartwarming collaboration. Kyra 6 / September 1st 2017 / Aptos Times
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Community News
American Cancer Society’s ‘A Fashionable Affair’ By Pat Emard
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ou have cancer”… these three little words will rock
women, and children who will be diagnosed with cancer in Santa bomber, it attacks without warning and without discrimination. I personally have lost my mother, two nieces, and several very
friends, family, and businesses with
no regard to age, gender, or station in life. Most folks experience a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation followed by several rounds of pills and procedures that may prolong their lives. Through the generosity and caring organizations that serve cancer patients and support the treatment and research, lives are saved. Each year the American Cancer Society hosts a fashion show,
auction, and luncheon where models down a runway before a sea of faces who come to celebrate cancer survival. Last year I was thrilled to be
strutted down that runway dressed to the nines in fabulous clothes, complete with fancy jewelry, make-up, and hairdos! As I looked out on that sea of
supporters, I was both inspired and humbled to be part of the generosity and caring of this amazing Santa Cruz community. Everyone is invited to join this celebration at the American Cancer Society’s 8th Annual, “A Fashionable on September 24 at the Seascape Resort. Contact the American Cancer Society at 831-772-6532 or nancy.valdez@cancer. org for tickets and information.
Santa Cruz County Fair Overview Daily Admission
Wednesday, September 13 Amphitheater Stage Respect Band Race Track
The Fair invites all to bring the family out for a fun day and then spend an evening with “The Blackouts.” Race Track and Motorcycles Friday, September 15 Amphitheater Stage with a whiskey-smooth voice and a timelessly winning way with a great country
Motorcycles close behind on Thursday,
Thursday, September 14 Amphitheater Stage will be their stage and all on the Amphitheater Stage lawn will be their audience.
lives. And from his small-town upbringing to his blue-collar work ethic, he creates a deep connection. Saturday, September 16 Amphitheater Stage Cruz County nine times running Extra
Large promises to get the Fair moving Saturday night on the main Amphitheater stage. Sunday, September 17 Main Horse Show Arena
musical group Los Caminantes who composed and is responsible for many of Los Caminantes’ hits, including, “Palomita
Arena at the Fairgrounds transforms itself from a competitive horsemanship arena into a performance venue. The traditional Charro show returns. Charreria is the art and style of Mexican horsemanship plus a good dose of performance art, roping, and daring stunts Amphitheater Stage -
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Together In Pajaro: 3-on-3 Classic Saturday, Sept 23
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zation, Together in Pajaro (TIP) held -
up to play in an all-day 3-on-3 tournament at Pajaro Park, raising funds for Pajaro Clean up, National Night Out, Summer Food Service Program and multiple youth activities. sonville Family YMCA, this year the TIP Classic returns for its second year, Sep-
Pajaro Park with friends, teammates and neighbors. To sign up for the tournament, donate, or for more information please visit Active. com (search TIP Classic), Facebook or
TogetherInPajaro.org Together in Pajaro (TIP) was formed business owners in Pajaro in reaction to the tragic shooting of a little girl. TIP became an integral part of the community, sponsoring community events and programs as well as the Boy Scout Troop. TIP restored a great deal of community pride, as it even secured Christmas decorations for the community. in Pajaro jumped into action to help the residents of Pajaro. This strengthened the desire amongst the board members to promote community. munity Services District (the District) was approached by the County of Monterey Redevelopment Agency to own the yet-tobe-built, Pajaro Park. The District realized that the community of Pajaro needed this than raising taxes to support it. A loosely organized group calling itself the Friends of the Pajaro Park was formed to secure funding for operating and maintaining of the park. The Friends of Pajaro Park raised funds to operations. They realized the necessity
approached the remaining members of TIP therefor Together in Pajaro and Friends of
Executive Director and administrative management for the newly revitalized
Pajaro Park now serves as a place to meet friends, enjoy a game of basketball or soccer, or participate in the many activities held at the park. The next step for the organization was to ensure its continuity. After receiving advice from Santa Cruz County United
partnership was formed. TIP is once again a uniting force in the community dedicated to bringing much needed services and support to the people of Pajaro.
Board approached the Central Coast YMCA about providing a part-time
TIP – Together In Pajaro 29 Bishop Street Royal Oaks, CA 95076. Website: https://www. togetherinpajaro.org Photos: 2016’s TIP Classic. Credit: Maurice’s Photography
2017 Santa Cruz Follies: “Best Of Broadway ... Then And Now”
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anta Cruz Follies Time is creeping up pretty fast ...
The Santa Cruz Follies presents “Best of Broadway... Then and Now” directed and choreographed by Bari
This years Santa Cruz Follies has it all! Thirtythat brings audiences of all ages from all over California into the Civic Auditorium each September.
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chase tickets to the performance you’re most likely to attend, but if you change your mind, no problem! Your
it Local’s Night) Tickets purchased on the day of the show or through the Market Street Senior Center are not subject to a service charge. Bari Lee, Director, “Live theater is an important part of our history. From Shakespeare to the Follies, theater provides an opportunity for us all to experience art at it’s and minds of millions of people everyday.”
Santa Cruz Follies in its 62nd year September 13 thru 16 at the Civic Auditorium. 8 / September 1st 2017 / Aptos Times
2017 Capitola Movies at the Beach he Art and Cultural Commission of Capitola will have the annual Movies at the Beach series. The free movies will be held Friday
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& September great chance to share an evening with the community and watch a movie under the stars. My Heart. Free popcorn is provided by CineLux Capitola Theater & Lounge. Capitola Beach in Esplanade Park
Bring low beach chairs, plenty of warm clothes and blankets. Free popcorn For further information contact Kelly
events calendar on our website: http:// www.cityofcapitola.org Auto D’Elegance – Oktoberfest Beauties and Bratwurst Saturday, September 9 he Santa Cruz Symphony’s unique “Beauties and Bratwurst” otherwise known as the Auto D’Elegance/ Oktober Fest, is an opportunity to experience the famous Canepa collection of exotic and vintage cars and racecars. These are gorgeous vintage Porches, Maserati’s, Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Mercedes, and much more. Besides being beautiful works of art, many have actually been raced. Our gracious host and former Porche race driver, Bruce Canepa, will provide tours of his spotless workshop where many cars are restored and repaired. You will be entertained by the famous Zicke-Zack Swiss-German band playing polkas and traditional drinking songs while you enjoy freshly grilled Brats and
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wine also included. Your entire family is welcome. Adults
Community Briefs the Santa Cruz Symphony.
For information or to order tickets, call (831) 475-9482 or e-mail www.slscc.org. Aztecas Youth Soccer Academy Golden Goals Celebration & Auction 2017 he Aztecas Youth Soccer Academy is inviting the public to enjoy great music, local food and beverages to celebrate Aztecas’ inspiring successes and dreams for our community at the 3rd annual Golden Goals Celebration & Auction. Tickets are on sale at http://www. aztecasyouthsocceracademy.org/goldengoals. Come join the club’s many supporters while socializing and bidding on a variety of auction items to
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Aztecas, a renowned program that uses soccer to help reclaim the lives of at-risk youth. Golden Goals proceeds will help support the Aztecas’ mission and operations. Aztecas players, many of whom were involved with gangs and the juvenile justice system, receive high-quality soccer training and compete year-round in local indoor and outdoor leagues. The Aztecas also hold annual soccer camps for local youths. The Aztecas are a program of the Santa Cruz County Probation Department, and have been featured on ESPN and in other major media outlets. Third annual Golden Goals Celebration & Auction on Friday, September 22, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County 7807 Soquel Dr., Aptos.
we meet dedicated individuals who are championing community causes through their place of work. Businesses step up to sponsor events, volunteer their employee time, or generate donations for the programs they love. You are improving our collective quality of life in Santa Cruz County and this deserves to be recognized. Highlight the good deeds of your business or your employees by
Entertaining costumes and booth décor are encouraged. Cash prizes will be awarded for Best Chili, People’s Choice, Most Tasted, and Most Original teams. Two types of chili are eligible, Red (con carne) The entry fee for amateur cooking Each team receives two Boardwalk All-Day
pass. A portion of all proceeds from this an inclusive wheelchair-accessible playground being planned for Chanticleer Park in Santa Cruz.
complimentary ticket and be recognized at for the People’s Choice winner. Cooking Santa Cruz. Selected nominees in each category will receive special honors through publicity and a professionally produced video in partnership with KION-CBS
and winners will be announced at 4 p.m. Boardwalk rides will be open from Casino Arcade and Neptune’s Kingdom will also be open.
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and businesses that make this community a better place to live through volunteerism in Santa Cruz County. work for understands that community is a key part of the bottom line. Everyday Aptos Times / September 1st 2017 / 9
Community News
Fall Feast in the Fields
Hands-On Education / Growing Healthy Relationships Through Food, Farming and Nature WATSONVILLE — On September
at Live Earth Farm supporting Farm Discovery’s environmental and nutrition education programs for local youth. “Pollinate!” will feature local chefs, farmers, artisans and winemakers celebrating the dazzling abundance of fruit and vegetable crops grown in the Santa Cruz area. Chef Kendra Baker, owner of Assembly and Penny Ice Creamery will be preparing the appetizer course; Chef
Nicholas Church, executive chef at Chaminade Resort & Spa will be preparing the dinner course, and Buttercup Cakes will be preparing the dessert course. All three courses will feature fresh, local farm fresh produce, grass-fed beef and other artisan ingredients. This magical evening includes craft cocktails, wine, beer, after dinner digestif, live music by the Lampel Brothers, and silent and live auctions. After the wine pairing dinner prepared by chef Nick Church, the event will culminate with a short live auction followed by Buttercup Cakes dessert and after dinner This farm feast is the major annual fundraiser for Farm Discovery at Live Earth’s dents visit Live Earth Farm to learn about food, farming, and the environment. The programs are multi-sensory and hands-on, allowing youth to harvest and taste farm fresh foods while learning about organic agriculture, nutrition, ecology, and gradelevel science concepts. In the spring, as part of a partnership -
trips over the course of four days. For over
transformative experience. At the end of
students who will visit Live Earth Farm
choices to make a pledge to improve their own health or that of the environment. More than half chose, “I will eat more fruits and vegetables.” The second most popular choice was, “I will recycle more plastic, metal, paper and glass.” Through Farm Discovery at Live Earth’s programs, local youth are engaged and inspired to be informed stewards of their own health, their community
To purchase tickets or for sponsorship and volunteer opportunities please visit: farmdiscovery.org/event/pollinate
visiting a farm. For all of them, it was a
“County Fair” from page 4 For family excitement, see The across the Tank House Lawn and the All Alaskan Racing Pigs return to the beautiful lawn near the livestock area, bringing cheering crowds to the Santa Cruz County Fair! On Sunday afternoon Septhe Charros share their passion for horses as the main Horse Show Arena at the Fairgrounds transforms itself from a competitive horsemanship arena into a performance venue. The traditional Charro show returns with a start time of 4 p.m. Truly, there is such a thing as a perfect ending to summer. 10 / September 1st 2017 / Aptos Times
“Jacob’s Heart” from page 6 vides family-centered care that addresses struggles experienced by the families of children and teens during treatment, families with anticipatory grief, and those who are bereaved. Jacob’s Heart strives to inspire compassionate action within local communities to create a safety net of support for the unique needs of each child and family. hundreds of local children with cancer and thousands of their family members. Just a few of the programs and services it provides include bilingual counseling and family support, including grief counseling for the entire family; Camp Heart + Hands, a family camp for the families of children
Live Earth Farm, is a 150-acre patchwork of working farm, riparian corridor, oak and redwood forest in Santa Cruz County’s Pajaro Valley. Volunteers are needed in a number of docent program. See more at www.LiveEarthFarm.netdiscovery-program/programs/.
treatment or for memorials and legacies; and a program that delivers nutritious meals and groceries to families during treatment. Memorial
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shotgun start tournament with a variety of on-course contests, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and an awards dinner banquet. To enter, sponsor the tournament, or for more information, please visit www.jordanandkyra.org/tournament. Lori Butterworth is the founder and executive director of Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services. She lives in Soquel with her husband Joe and their dog, Theo. They have two grown children. For more information about Jacob’s Heart, please visit www.jacobsheart.org. For more information about Jordan & Kyra, visit www.jordanandkyra.org.
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Bragging Rights to ‘The Best Apple Pie in the County’
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Local Tai Chi Class ‘Raising the Roof’
Funding For Corralitos Cultural Center Repair CORRALITOS — Across the globe, people of all ages have been practicing Tai ibility. Here at home, a dedicated group of Tai Chi students and their Instructor, Helena Fox, have been practicing at the Corralitos “Our roof really took a beating during the last rains and we need a new roof before the rains hit this year,” said Board Member and organizer of Corralitos Cultural CenResponding to the need, instructor, Helena Fox, and her Tai Chi students helped increase their balance and the balance of the roof fund by donating all class fees during Raise the Roof fund. According to Miller, the total cost for the
Corralitos Cultural Center is about half way to meeting their goal of beating the rain. The Corralitos Cultural Center is a 501c3, community library, music venue and a local farm market on Sunday’s. For more information on classes or to make a tax-deductible donation to the “Raise the Roof” fund go to www.corralitos cultutralcenter.org or www.helenafox.com
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Monterey Mushrooms Awards $226,500 in Academic Scholarships WATSONVILLE — Monterey Mushrooms presented demic year. Dependent children of full-time employees are to four years. keting who was passionate about the importance of young
million. Scholarships are awarded to those who pursue higher education degrees at accredited colleges, universities and vocation/technical schools. To apply, the student shares their educational background, academic goals and aspirations, school activities, work experience and personal achievements. Shah Kazemi, Monterey Mushrooms president and CEO, is committed to giving the next generation of decision makers the tools needed to be successful in society and the workplace. “Education is the key that opens doors to the future for children of our employees, we don’t just grow mushrooms; we grow people,” Kazemi said.
Shah Kazemi, president and CEO, with employees and scholarship recipients. attends the University of California at Santa Cruz and is study computer science. Acala said, “This scholarship has helped my family tremendously. I can pay for my books, classes, and other school expenses, such as trav-
at the University of Iowa. I am very thankful for this great support and your generosity.”
year and am starting my second. I work two full time jobs during the summer so I do not need to work during the school year. I am very thankful for the scholarship from Monterey Mushrooms.” For more information about www.montereymushrooms.com.
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Begonias in Capitola By Carolyn Swift
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n agricultural news report noted the Santa Cruz County bulb crop was valued at one million dollars
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the village, and when it came time to pick out a symbol for an annual celebration, the choice was easy. Begonias. gardens, Antonelli’s Begonia Gardens and the enduring Brown Bulb Ranch all had award-winning lath and greenhouses within walking distance of the beach. estimated two million tuberous begonia plants a year when it gained celebrity earlier when Shasta Nursery, Inc. bought the stock, seed, and growing material. Groundbreaking took place in March
and Capitola Road. Patrick, John, Allie, and Peter Antonelli grew up at their family’s Live Oak homestead on Capitola Road and learned the bulb growing business while working for their own bulb growing business growing yellow calla lilies on four acres near their home. Twenty years later, tour buses lined up every summer at Antonelli’s Begonia Gardens. Hollywood movie stars were regular customers. Helen Antonelli is remembered as a Begonia Festival founder and organizer. Tragically, the lath houses burned and the production had relocated family’s
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toward Monterey County. In a news interview, Brown said he bulbs there. Capitola, he said, could best claim fame more for begonia seed germinating that the blossoms themselves. Nonetheless, Golden State Bulb Growers always made sure that Capitola got its pick This year, the Brown family announced that it’s retiring at last from the business of growing begonias, although its bulb proToday the bright whites, corals, pinks, and reds of begonia blossoms can only be found in the yards and patios of Capitola residents, and the ending of the festival itself looms as a poignant moment in history. Thankfully, the City’s spirit is resilient and its love of the festival—as well as appreciation for all the begonia growers—will be for all time. Carolyn Swift is a writer and Santa Cruz County historian. She is the former Curator for the Capitola Museum and wrote the book titled “By-the-Sea, A History of the Capitola Begonia Festival.”
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designer, volunteer, or participant, this event had a special impact on each, and everyone who had the privilege to experience it. and why? The Begonia Festival is best known for the Nautical Parade but what about the Sand Castle competition, Horseshoe Competition, Rowboat Races, All of us have had special experiences with one or more of these events that are calling to be shared. Because of the special love for the
Begonia Festival we couldn’t say good-bye without the chance to share our memories to do this than to gather as many stories, photos, people, and cherished memories together as we can and share them over a night of food, fun, love, appreciation and celebration. “Memories” page 25
Capitola Begonia Festival Committee Takes a Bow
Second Row: Patti Bradley (sitting), Vicki MuseThird Row: Tuesday Salazar, Willard Back Row: Mary Beth Cahalen, Committee Members Not Present: Shelia Anaya, Charles Bradley, Ron Catley, Jill Ealy, Kim Hogan, Carol Lard, Bill Lewis, Suzanne Murphy, Heather O’Hara, Neal Savage, Rocio Sullivan, Ernie and Mary Tavella Front Row (From left)
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El Toro Bravo — An American Success Story By Edita McQuary
O will present a proclamation honoring El Toro Bravo as the oldest business still operating in Capitola and Jon Baron are donating that day’s proceeds to Mid-County Soccer. They have been involved in and sponsored Mid-County Soccer teams throughout the years. The public is invited to stop by. Kristie’s grandmother, Delia (Dee) Rey opened the restaurant on September her the money to pay for six months’ rent. Dee was a single mom with four children (Raymond, Carmen, Annie and Michael) to support. If she was aware of the sta-
attention to it. Dee said, “It was rough at the beginning.
barely made enough to buy rice and beans at the grocery store to cook the next day’s was making enough money to enable her to buy from purveyors who now came to her restaurant. Delia had worked in various local restaurant jobs at Tampico Kitchen, Delmarette, and Pasatiempo before she opened El Toro Bravo. She is thankful for the many people who helped her get started. One of these was her former boss, Sam Nye, of Pasatiempo where she had worked as a waitress. Once a week he would bring a group of friends to Capitola and they always came in to El Toro Bravo for a delicious Mexican meal. Delia’s family lived in Los Angeles, however she came to Santa Cruz for a job was always food. Many of the authentic Mexican cuisine recipes at El Toro Bravo are from Delia’s mother. Delia’s children, Raymond, Carmen, Annie and Michael all worked with her in the restaurant after school. She says she couldn’t have done it without her children who gave up their after-school playtime to work in the restaurant. All her children, as well as nephews, nieces, cousins worked in the restaurant and many still do. Granddaughter Hillary Guzman was on duty this week. Hillary’s father and cousin operate the El Toro Bravo in Truckee, California. Speaking about her grandmother and her family, Hillary said,
entrees, combinations and sides. They care about each other. If we could be half the person she is, we’d be grateful.” Known for its delicious Mexican food, cleanliness, and friendly service, El Toro Bravo is still a village restaurant where many residents and visitors bring their children and grandchildren. A couple from Merced asked to speak to the owner before leaving to say, “It’s the best enchilada sauce we’ve ever had.” This unique family restaurant stands
catering to large groups. Like most tourist areas, parking can be tricky. But if you don’t mind a walk, you up the hill. There is an automated paid parking lot across the street with three hours parking. Kristie Baron has created a website, www.eltorobravorestaurant.com, which for “Taco Tuesdays,” “Kids Eat Free on
Mexican cuisine in today’s world of corporate chain restaurants. They invite you to stop by whenever you are in the area. Domestic and imported beers are available to enhance your meal. Catering is available for all occasions. Check out their full menu online for appetizers,
Meal Purchase.” Check it out. El Toro Bravo is located at 123 Monterey Avenue and is open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Telephone: 831.476.1553, website www.eltorobravorestaurant.com.
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piano/cello duo alan goldstein & inbal segev
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Aptos Small Businesses Being Forced to Move Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center Is Giving Only 4-6 Weeks To Vacate By Noel Smith
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everal of the few remaining small businesses left in the Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center are being forced to move out or close by the center’s owner, Terramar Retail Centers (TRC) headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. These businesses include Erik’s DeliCafe, Baskin-Robbins, Showtime Pizza, Le Chef Kitchenware ‘n More Taqueria.
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these businesses at the east end of the Shopping Center. Robert Cordova, owner of coming but has not received it as yet.
or providing other alternatives to closing the business. Also TRC does not seem to be Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center at a later date after the construction is completed. The reason for having these businesses move out seems to be rebuilding and renovating the areas where they are now located. Taqueria and the now-closed Aptos Movie Theater will be rebuilt for ACE Hardware to move into. The building on the east side of RITE AID where Erik’s DeliCafe, BaskinRobbins, Showtime Pizza and Le Chef Kitchenware ‘n More are located is to be
renovated and brought up to the latest building codes by replacing wiring, plumbing, the roof and strengthening the structure of the building. Eventually all of the Shopping Center is to be renovated. At press time we have not heard from
TRC as to their plans and how they will be treating or helping these small businesses.
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The 2017-18 Distinguished Artists Concert and Lecture Series
Outstanding music performed at the highest level of artistry and expertise
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Violinist Lucia Luque and Pianist Mauro Bertoli – Beethoven, Franck, Schumann, Piazzolla and Sarasate
ix formal concerts at Peace United Church and occasional free informal performances at other locations in Santa Cruz County.
Piano/cello Duo: Opening Concert Alon Goldstein & Inbal Segev Peace United Church 900 High Street, Santa Cruz Domenico Scarlatti Brahms Schumann Tsintsadze : Rondo Op. 94, Including Artists/Audience Interactive Talk. lon Goldstein is one of the most original and sensitive pianists of his generation, admired for his musical intelligence, dynamic personality, artistic vision and innovative programming. He has played with the Philadelphia orchestra, the Chicago Symphony, the San Francisco, Baltimore, St. Louis, Dallas, Houston, Toronto
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Pianist Jerome Rose: Beethoven, Liszt and Schumann
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Capitola Art & Wine Festival Overview C hardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah … whatever your pleasure, you can sip and stroll your way through the
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generation California artist. She studied at San Jose State University, receiving a bachelors’ degree in art. Evelyn paints bright and colorful “beachy” scenes with turquoise water, banana trees and palms that evoke the warmth of the tropical breezes of the Caribbean, California, Hawaii, and Mexico. Her art is about good times in fun places. Visit Evelyn at booth #161 & 162 on the Esplanade where the 35th annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival poster will be available.
Festival. Peruse beautiful works of art and listen to great music while enjoying the exceptional wines of the Santa
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Entertainment Schedule: Bandstand Stage at Esplanade Park Saturday, September 9 Street Performers featuring James Durbin
Sunday, September 10
Intersection of Capitola & Monterey Avenues
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Santa Cruz Symphony’s 60th Anniversary Season October 7 & 8 Vivaldi Nigel Armstrong, violin Holst
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Renovating Smaller Homes hile newly constructed homes are bigger than ever, most Americans still live in modestly sized or even small houses - and many of these owners are choosing to remodel rather than move into a bigger home. More than half of all American houses
well in smaller homes. Here are ways to get the most out of your home renovation: Space-saving plumbing options lumbing can be problematic in any renovation, but adding plumbing in certain smaller-house locations can be especially challenging. Traditional plumbing may require
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National Association of Home Builders. At that time, the average new home size was
existing drainage lines, or break through concrete to add toilets, showers and sinks when
Census Bureau data shows. Meanwhile, interest in remodeling is at an all-time high, according to Metrostudy. Homeowners looking to renovate their average-sized homes in order to get more living space don’t have to build costly additions. Many modern remodeling tactics, tricks and tools are made to work
number of small-space challenges. For example, you may decide to add a powder room in the unused space beneath a stairway. However, if the space is very small, a standard toilet with water tank and traditionally ation, a compact, one-piece macerating toilet
quickly, easily and conveniently in tight spots. Traditional plumbing can also be a challenge in renovations where you’re adding plumbing below a main level, such as installing a bathroom with a shower or even a second kitchen in a basement setting. In southern states, where most homes are built on slabs rather than with basements, adding any kind of traditional plumbing would require you to break open the concrete in order to add pipes - an expensive and risky undertaking. However, a Sanistar one-piece, wallmounted toilet with built-in macerator allows you to add a basement bathroom without cutting concrete. For adding sinks or showers, gray water pumps such as the Saniswift can be as compact as a small wastebasket, and
can carry water away from new bathrooms or kitchens where no traditional plumbing exists. Right-sizing utilities f you’re adding a bathroom or kitchen in your average-sized, average-age home, it may also be a good idea to replace the water
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An older water heater may fail or worse, leak, Modern tank water heaters are more of the insulation needed to achieve greater in an attic that’s accessed through pulldown stairs or in a crawl space, or adding one in a closet or out-of-the-way corner, a
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ronmental impacts, reduce costs, conserve
ou throw your garbage in the trash, and it gets hauled away — but do you ever think about where
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Some things for individuals and companies to think about include: instead of printing them out
question what will happen when the landon environment and climate environment? It’s time to start rethinking how we use materials and what we can to help reduce waste and stop the overload of begun coming up with waste management plans, there are also things you can do to help reduce trash. A lot of people already have, and they’ve been coming up with a solution to
You don’t want products to end up methane and carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide can be removed, leaving behind only methane. This creates a renewable energy source with a number of uses:
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Anaerobic Digestion ne proposed method of managing
digestion. This is the process that breaks down organic materials into microorganisms. Not all materials are broken down in this way, just organic matter, such as:
recycle or compost items when possible. Source Reduction ecycling is part of sustainable material management. This includes recycling paper to reduce the cutting of trees and recycling cans to reduce aluminum mining. Products like glass can be recycled more than once.
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to reuse products. Throwing items out becomes a last resort. It is preferred that
project costs is fuel quality. The amount of biogas made from an organic source depends greatly on the waste itself and the digester system used. Since there is little to no control over the waste quality and the amount of gas produced, it’s tough to predict costs. Sustainable Material Management ustainable material management means reusing materials more productively over their entire lifecycles. It requires you
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and helps prevent depletion of natural resources. You and those in your community have several ways to get involved in recycling. Source reduction goes beyond recyitems and materials. You can do so much more than just separating trash into various recycling bins.
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instead of mailing checks This may seem not seem important, but these actions do add up. You can do so many little things that lead to source reduction. on the environment than you realize. Air, water and land all feel the negative impact. As the vast amount of materials we use continues to rise, it’s important to continue working on ideas and solutions to help Most cities have put into place these and other strategies for waste reduction now and in the future. It’s a good idea for everyone to become more familiar with the use of biogas and sustainable material management, for the sake of our — and our planet’s future.
“Renovating” from page 24 Tankless water heaters require less room, solving space heat the water only when you need it, rather than using fuel to maintain the temperature in a large tank.
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f your home is older, it may have fewer or smaller windows than newly constructed homes. However, if
wall space to windows or incur the expense of opening a wall. Skylights and tube skylights can bring more natural and far less prone to leaks than older models. A standard skylight can easily be installed in rooms with direct roof access, and tube skylights can even bring natural light -
“VA Shopping” from page 23 There are snacks you can buy at the on-line exchange, but only in bulk. For candy, you can do as well or better at the
bars. The on-line exchange only deals with consumer items. No tires, car parts, or doorknobs. The exchange links with other stores. For books, you transfer to the web site of Books-A-Million (BAM). I found a discount on many books and ebooks. To use the online exchange, veterans should visit one of the exchange
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serve privacy in settings where it matters most, such as bathrooms. Looking up
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homes also have higher ceilings. Or, your smaller home may have a two-story family room or entryway. Using the extra height in your home to create storage space to-ceiling shelves in a family room or entryway provide ample storage space. Tall ceilings can also be an opportunity to add task lighting in work areas such as over kitchen islands, or to create design statements through the addition of exposed faux beams. Smart renovations can help make your home feel bigger and function better for your family, no matter how big or small its square footage. Brandpoint Media
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sites and follow the links to vetverify. now, as there is expected to be a rush in November. The websites for the military exchanges are: Army and Air Force vets: Shopmyexchange.com Marine vets: mymcx.com Navy vets: MyNavyExchange.com Coast Guard vets: Shopcgx.com Thank you for your service! Thanks to John Pilge of Soquel for bringing this to Times Publishing Group, Inc.’s attention interested in attending the Gratitude Gala, please contact begoniafestival@gmail.com or by calling Gail at 831-295-1622.
Begonia Festival Gratitude Gala will be an we will gather at the Coconut Grove in Santa Cruz to share memories, dine, dance, laugh, cry, and express the joy that this event has brought to us all.
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memories, such as photos, videos, letters, and ,"--
asking anyone to participate by sending in your memories to Capitola Begonia Festival,
It would be our pleasure to include them in our festivities. Please don’t send originals though as you would likely not get them back. Following the Gratitude Gala, there are plans to create a Begonia Festival memorial in the Capitola Museum so some of your submissions may remain part of that display as well.
and more. Capitola Art &Wine Parking ark at the Capitola Mall and ride the FREE shuttle to the Festival. Parking and shuttle located next to Bank of
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For more information on how you can contribute your memories, or if you would be
More info at capitolaartandwine.com
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28. Ready for picking 30. Right before “camera” 35. Fish eggs, pl. 37. Straight whiskey, e.g. 39. Capital of Egypt 40. Grand Theft object 41. Per ____, or yearly 43. Hidden valley 44. *Bonnie and Clyde, partners in this 46. Australian palm 47. Distinctive elegance 48. One’s net worth 50. Companion of Pinta and Santa Maria 52. Slovenly abode 53. Use a noose 55. Any doctrine 57. *Rogers’ tapping partner 61. Mohammed, alt. sp. 65. Having three dimensions
66. Chapter in history 68. Jeweler’s glass 69. Moves closer 70. Brownish gray horse 71. Ruhr’s industrial center 72. Does something wrong 73. Japanese capital 74. Affirmatives
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9. “____ Your Enthusiasm” 10. Tart garnish 11. Smell 12. Chipper 15. Pertaining to Gaul 20. People’s Republic 22. Down with the flu 24. ____ of life 25. *Will’s roommate 26. Predecessor to “truly” in a letter 27. Petite, masculine 29. *____ and Teller 31. Measuring instrument 32. Higher ground, pl. 33. Yummy reward 34. *Cher’s “I Got You Babe” partner 36. “Brave New World” drug 38. South American Indian
42. Opposite of depression 45. Socrates’ concern 49. Musical gift 51. *Mary-Kate’s twin 54. Clingy one 56. *Rocky and Bullwinkle, or flying squirrel and ____ 57. Teenager’s woe 58. Plaintiff 59. Type of ski lift 60. What snob puts on 61. “Buddenbrooks” author 62. Rumple 63. “All for one, one for all” sword 64. Change for a twenty 67. *”The Murders in the ___ Morgue” © Statepoint Media
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Investing in the Young: US Fails UNICEF Report Card By Michael Watkins, County Superintendent of Schools
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Children’s Fund) has conducted a study on the well being of children nomically advanced countries in the world. Their report card is designed to monitor and compare the progress of these countries in securing the rights of their children. Each country’s overall rank is material well-being, health and safety, education, behaviors and risk, housing and environment. To my dismay, and the dismay of others, the bottom four places are occupied by three of the poorest countries in the survey, Latvia, Lithuania and Romania, and by one of the richest, the United States. The failure to protect and promote the
well-being of children is associated with a host of adverse later-life outcomes from impaired cognitive development, to lower levels of school achievement, and from reduced skills and expectations to lower productivity and higher rates of unemployment. This startling fact may account for our Country’s high incarceration rate and lower student achievement in the areas of science and math. High Quality Early Learning t is no accident that those countries that are at the top of the list in child well-being are also those countries at the top of the list in student achievement. The good news is that we don’t have to
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the well-being list do, is invest in their youngest citizens, preschoolers. And just because our Country and our State have failed to tackle this issue head-on doesn’t mean that we as a County should have to stand by idly and watch many of our young children enter school unprepared. The development of human capital through high-quality early learning and
Connecticut are prioritizing city resources
critical to the long-term vibrancy of communities as economic trends continue to reward individuals with skills and education. Key city priorities such as economic development, public safety, civic engagement and the stability of families and neighborhoods all hinge on whether a child enters kindergarten ready to succeed.
dedicated funding stream for children’s programs. Thrive By Three e as a county are now rethinking how we use and allocate resources for our most vulnerable children as evidenced by the recently approved Board of Supervisors’ “Thrive By Three” Initiative. One in four children in our county live in poverty. The second highest expense of a family after housing is childcare. Supervisors Zach Friend and Ryan Coonerty said it best in promoting the “Thrive By Three” Initiative, “Our budgets are moral documents
stating, “Either you pay now for preschool or you’re going to pay a guy like me later.” Making the Investment here are a number of cities across this nation shaping their own destiny by investing in their young. The Mayor of San Antonio, Texas, for example, in partnership with the Superintendent of Schools, formed a task force comprised of public and private stakeholders, to identify resources to fund a citywide universal high-quality Pre-K Program for 4-year-olds. As a result of their tiative on the ballot and voters supported increasing their sales tax by one-eighth of a cent for that purpose. Currently, city leaders in Hartford,
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cated children’s fund and now Oakland, Seattle and Portland have all found ways to invest in quality early education. And in Richmond, California, a grassroots coalition fought to place a youth fund
spend less than one half of one percent on our youngest children and when you consider the science of brain development, that simply is not adequate.” As our cities and county governments begin to make child well-being a high priority in their budget processes, utilizing the Childhood Advisory Council’s Master Plan for Early Care and Education as a compass, and bringing early educators into the conversation, would lay the groundwork for giving every child a stronger start in school. It’s not too late.
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How Medicare Helps People With Diabetes By Greg Dill
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years old and older that have diabetes or a condition called pre-diabetes. such a large number of Americans, because it’s a nasty one. If left uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to some really bad outcomes, including kidney problems, glaucoma and other eye disorders, foot ulcers, amputation of feet or legs, stroke, diabetic coma, and even death. The good news is that people with diabetes can avoid many of these negative outcomes if their disease is diagnosed, treated, and controlled. At Medicare, we’re
disease. Your doctor must precommitted to preventing diabetes scribe this training for Medicare as much as possible and treating to cover it. The training covers those who are diagnosed with it. topics including the risks of poor If your doctor thinks you’re at blood-sugar control; nutrition and risk for diabetes, Medicare covers how to manage your diet; options screening tests for it. And if you to improve blood-sugar control; develop the disease, Medicare exercise and why it’s important to covers a wide variety of medicaGreg Dill your health; and how to take your tions, home testing equipment, supplies and self-management training to medications properly. Medicare also covers medical nutrition help you cope with it. Screening tests are used to detect dia- therapy services to help you learn which betes early. Conditions that may put you at foods to eat and how to follow an individualized diabetic meal plan. risk for diabetes include: Generally, Medicare Part B (medical insurance) covers services and supplies needed by people who have or are at risk for diabetes. Medicare Part D (the pretolerance scription drug program) helps pay for supplies for injecting or inhaling insulin. These items are covered under Part B: triglyceride levels (Dyslipidemia) Medicare will pay for two diabetes related supplies, such as test strips, lancet devices, and lancets; the initial screening, your doctor will determine when to do the second test. by people with diabetic peripheral You and your doctor can discuss dianeuropathy and loss of protective betes and any other health concerns you sensation); months you’re enrolled in Medicare Part B. Medicare covers this one-time review of your health, including counseling on any screenings, shots, or other care you may need. In addition, Medicare covers an annual wellness visit with your doctor, during which you can develop or update a personalized prevention plan based on your current health and risk factors. If you do develop diabetes, Medicare pays for self-management training to help you learn how to successfully manage the
the devices use; Items covered under Part D include drugs for maintaining blood sugar and insulin that isn’t administered with a pump. You can do many things to control your diabetes. Talk with your doctor about what, how much, and when to eat. Also talk with him or her about how much you
can reach your weight goal. Take your medications as directed, and discuss any problems you encounter with your physician. Be active for a total of blood-sugar level, blood pressure, and cholesterol. If you smoke, Medicare covers counseling on how to quit smoking if your doctor orders it. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) or other Medicare health plan, your plan must give
Your costs, rights, and choices for where you’re in one of these plans. You may also
information. For more information on Original Medicare and diabetes, read the brochure “Medicare’s Coverage of Diabetes Supplies & Services” at https://www.medicare.gov/Pubs/ pdf/11022-Medicare-Diabetes-Coverage.pdf. 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).
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living with diabetes. People with diabetes have sugar (glucose) levels that are too high. Over time, high levels of blood glucose can cause many health problems.
in females. The researchers noted that rates of dia-
betes need to take insulin every day to stay
of new cases increased in Hispanics, nonHispanic blacks, and non-Hispanic whites.
body doesn’t make or use insulin well.
rose in Hispanics, non-Hispanic blacks,
ethnic groups and between genders raise many questions,” says Dr. Barbara Linder, NIH’s senior advisor for childhood diabetes increase in rates of diabetes development varies so greatly and is so concentrated in
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Community Calendar Aptos Chamber of Commerce Thursday Sept. 14
September Breakfast Meeting
Announcements
Nar-Anon Santa CruzGreater Bay Area (GBA) of Northern California hat is co-dependency?
7:30 - 9:00 a.m., Best Western
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Come network with other community leaders, hear important committee reports, hand out business cards and enjoy a wonderful breakfast. Cost: $20 members/ $25 nonmembers. Tel: 831-688-1467 Email: info@aptoschamber.com
Thursday October 12 October Breakfast Meeting
7:30 - 9:00 a.m., Best Western Ct, Aptos ctober’s guest speaker:
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contact cita@casaofsantacruz. with the solution. Teens and adults org or (831) 761-2956 welcome. It will be held in the Anne Hutchinson Room. Wednesdays Any questions call (831) Geezer Golfers 429-7906 8:15 a.m., Valley Gardens Golf Course, 263 Mt. Herman Rd., Second Mondays Scotts Valley eeling overpar? So do we, Invisible/Alienated
is this insanity? Am I the only Grandparents Support Group one who feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, world wide fel- 2:30 - 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran lowship of relatives and friends of Church, 10707 Soquel Drive, Aptos ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author of Invisible Grandparents: Leave someone else’s addiction. Please join us at our Sunday evening meeting at Sutter Hospital (Sutter Can Be There or Not this will be a safe structured environment for sharing stories if you so choose, Helpline: 831-291-5099 or contact saveyoursanity@aol.com. and learning healthy ways to deal with separation from anyone. Visit our Northern California website for meeting listings in our Co-sponsored by Alienated area and region: www.naranon- Grandparents Anonymous www. AGA-FL.org a national organicalifornia.org/norcal/meetings zation that provide information and support to grandparents who feel alienated or estranged to their grandchildren. Questions: pat@invisiblegrand parent.com (831) 601-9195 Weekdays
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business cards and promotional material so you can network with CASA Orientations to Become other chamber and community members while you enjoy a deli- Advocates for Children ASA empowers volunteers to cious breakfast from Severino’s. Cost: $20 members/ $25 nonmembers. Tel: 831-688-1467 Email: info@aptoschamber.com foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a Friday October 27 week can have a lifetime of impact 90th Annual Awards for a child who has been abused or neglected. Dinner & Auction More info www.casaof Seascape Beach Resort he Aptos Chamber of santacruz.org or call (831) Commerce is currently 761-2956 XT.102
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Business Debtors Anonymous 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz. e specifically focus on recovering from debting on one’s business. For more information: 831425-3272
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Felton Farmer’s Market
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. Please fax to 831-688-6961, or in Santa Cruz email Jennifer@aptoshcamber.com, Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. in Aptos
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Organization of the Year. The Chamber would also like to hear about individuals who will be considered for the “Outstanding Achievement Award.” The deadline to submit nominations
Old Dominion Court, Aptos.
Mondays
Caregiver Support Group
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12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Commercial Crossing, Santa Cruz atz Cancer Center, PAMF and Hospice of Santa Cruz County invite you to attend a Caregiver Support Group for those caring for someone with a serious illness.
it can be a challenge for the entire family. In this ongoing support group, we will share stories, host a mixer, providing a great learn tools for coping and receive opportunity to network. support from people who care. Mixers are typically held on Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz County Grief Support will receive the proceeds from the Program. (831) 430-3078 Each month a member of
2.30–6.30 p.m., St John’s Church in Felton 120 Russell Ave, Felton he Felton Farmers’ Market
second oldest market in Santa Cruz County. The market boasts a and vegetables and artisan foods.
Overeaters Anonymous 6:30-7:30pm Christ Lutheran Church, 10707 Soquel Dr. Aptos o you have a problem with food? Come Join us for a
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group with the solution group with the solution. Teens and adults welcome. Includes compulsive overeating, anorexia and bulimia. Located in the Gazebo Room. Call 831-429-7906 if you have any questions
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Questions? Call Jim at 831-685-3829.
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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Library, 2380 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz Everyone is welcome! o-working Unbound Follow us on Facebook: Facebook. is headed to the Live com/AptosNoonToastmasters or Oak library! Join us for free more info: (831) 236-1171 co-working in the company of fellow Santa Cruz freelancers, Second Wednesdays independent professionals, Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement remote workers, creatives, startup founders, community Monthly Meeting Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. organizers, ideators and more. his statewide group of retired co-work with us at the library. men invites you to be our Our goal is to provide the guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll meet kindred spirits, have collaborative atmosphere of coworking to a broad spectrum of people who can benefit new from a top notch guest from the relationships, mutual speaker. support and connections Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 essential to creating a thriving business. Second and Fourth Wednesdays If you have a project or idea Wellness on the Cancer Journey and want to spend time 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza working on it, come work earn how to safely support your body and emotions through the journey of Cancer Second and Fourth Thursdays - from diagnosis to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, Cabrillo Host Lions Club Meetings and recovering well from 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, surgery. 100 Aptos Creek Road. energy, weakness, digestion, ant to make a difference in immune support, grief, stress our community? Join the and more. Cabrillo Lions Club twice every Feel free to bring your partner or month and see what you can do care team to this free class. Please to help in Santa Cruz County. come fed; water is available. Limited Seats. Please register Please RSVP cabrillolions@ gmail.com all attendees on Eventbrite — Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254Fridays 3270 to RSVP. Address given Drop-in Grief Support upon registration receipt. 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz
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County, 940 Disc Dr., Scotts Thursdays Valley Bargetto Winery’s 6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 ospice of Santa Cruz Thursday Night Music Series Watsonville CA 95076 County is offering a Only in August ASA volunteer Advocates drop-in grief support group for 6 to 8 pm., Bargetto Winery, 3535 adults grieving the death of a training. Court appointed special N Main St, Soquel family member or a friend. This dmission is Free, Light food is advocates are everyday people group is a place where you can available for purchase. Overeaters Anonymous that, with just a few hours a week Next Mixers: share stories, learn tools for Call (831) 475-2258 for more 7:00pm-8:00pm, Soquel can have a lifetime of impact for – coping, and receive support details. Congregational Church, 4951 a child who has been abused or Birding Festival from people who care. neglected. Corralitos Soquel Dr. o you have problem with If you would like to participate For more information, please call Feed & Pet Supply – 2895 Co-working Unbound Freedom Blvd. food? Come join us for a in the next Advocate training (831) 430-3000. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Live Oak
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Friday Shakespeare Club of Santa Cruz 10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street his is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club meets to study the life,
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water supply problems and solutions. A forum to provide the public an opportunity for discussion of the issues will follow TBA. For more information, visit www. WaterforSantaCruz.com
Saturday September 9
Shakespeare. Members share A Day-long Retreat in Nature group readings and insights, 9:30 - 3:30, Ben Lomond, in the discuss history, and universal Santa Cruz Mountains. themes found in his plays and oin guiding Buddha teacher writings. Carla Brennan and special guest For more information please call 831-684-2832 of Motion Theater®, among old trees and new growth, allowing Sundays the stillness of the forest to deepen First Baptist Church Bible Study our meditation. In addition, spending frequent quiet time in 9:45 a.m: Bible Study 11 a.m.: Worship many physical and emotional 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos irst Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their lovely natural amphitheater bible study and worship every surrounded by redwoods in Ben Sunday. Call (831) 688-5842 for more info Lomond. The day will be mostly in silence, practicing both sitting and moving mindfulness meditaOvereaters Anonymous tions. For both experienced and 9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 beginning meditators. EMAIL REGISTRATION Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz REQUIRED: Email Betsy Blessing vereaters Anonymous is a at: gardenblessings@gmail.com. Please put “Meditating with for those who have a problem Redwoods Sept. 9” in subject line. with food. No fee to attend. Donations Visit www.santacruzoa.org for between $70-175 requested, but current times and locations of other meetings, or call our Hotline any would be gratefully accepted, including non-monetary. at (831) 429-7906. Donations are tax-deductible. Visit: http://bloomofthepresent. org/meditate-with-redwoods/ for more information.
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Friday September 1 thru Sunday Sept. 24 Perspectives on Regional Water Solutions Aptos Public Library, 7695 Soquel Dr.
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Solutions” will be on display in the Aptos Public Library Sept. feature information about local
Tuesday September 26 Sons in Retirement Luncheon
11:30 a.m., Severino’s Restaurant, Old Dominion Court, Aptos ons In Retirement is having a buffet luncheon and talk by George Dondaro, “Santa Cruz County Transportation Issues” For information, call Dave 7082673 or Jim 708-4133.
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Announcements Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony
Arts and Entertainment
band for Free in Sunnyvale Every
Visit https://beachboardwalk.com/ Concerts for more information.
Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) First Fridays each month for information about booking
Third Sunday of Every Month
Science Sunday
Santa Cruz, 95060 eymour Marine Discovery Center First Friday Art Tour presents a public lecture from a he First Friday Art Tour is a he Monterey Symphony is (donations are tax deductible). marine scientist the third Sunday of Santa Cruz Institute of Conseeking volunteers. If you love www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org temporary Arts event, managed in every month. Topics are presented music and want to be involved, conjunction with the participating in an entertaining and easy-toThursdays art venues. The event takes place understand format, with up-to-date www.montereysymphony.org for Lucky Steppers Modern year-round and illuminates some photos, video, and discussion. more information. of the most talented local artists Science Sunday does not meet Square Dance in December. For more info visit 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, from local galleries. Cabrillo Youth Strings/ seymourcenter.ucsc.edu 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, Suzuki Music Program CA 95076 in a First Friday art tour, visit new entry-level String Last Sunday of the Month t’s fun and easy to do! Friendship put to music; family friendly. Class galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Music at Skypark Grade Beginning Strings for takes place every Thursday Night Skypark, Scotts Valley Friday viewings.) violin, viola and cello will be at our new home in La Selva Beach! oin us July, August and September for for our Summer Concert Series. Students must provide their own Second Saturdays Each Month turns into Playa Blvd., turn right on instruments. Visit myscottsvalley.com/event/ 2nd Saturday on the Farm Estrella) For more information contact For more information, contact Sue 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project music-skypark-2 for more information. Harris or Don Benson at (831) 726- Center at the Santa Cruz County Strings (831) 479-6101 or (831) Fairgrounds 7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net. 426-6443.
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for too long isn’t good for your overall well-being. You love putting a good system in place midmonth, and the more organized you are the better you feel. Deep cleaning areas of the house or washing the car also gives you a feeling of elation, and it’s so good to be able to cross those chores your body language and facial expressions. And avoid RBF if at all possible!
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comebacks to their (sometimes negative) comments. It feels good to stand up for yourself, doesn’t it? You’re extremely punctual and detail oriented mid-September, and you stick to a schedule more than most people. However, if you expect others to behave the same way you do, you’ll probably be sadly disappointed. Just do what you do and let everyone else worry about themselves. You hold yourself to a high standard late in the month, when it comes to punctuality. You know yourself well enough to
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Imagine a Day Without Water: October 12 By Melanie Schumacher ith all the division in our government, it is easy to forget there are some policy priorities that actually cut across party lines and geographical boundaries. Constituents may have and tax reform, but they have a lot in common too. in the morning and brush our teeth, use the bathroom, and Many of us commute to school or work. Melanie Schumacher our families on summer vacations and eat at restaurants. we really do have more that unites us than divides us, which is why the majority of Americans want the federal government to prioritize investing in infrastructure. Earlier this year, voters were polled on what they wanted the federal government to focus on for a legislative agenda. By a double-digit margin, investment in infrastructure was the most important topic above any other issue. Two thirds of voters said Americans said water infrastructure needed to be a top priority. But if you think about it, water connects all of us. Of course people say it should be a priority. Can you even begin to imagine a day without water? It isn’t just your personal
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essential to a functioning and thriving economy. a hotel supposed to do if there is no water? They close. or brewery serve customers without or wash the dishes? They can’t. And what about manufacturers — from
pharmaceuticals to automobiles — that rely on water? They would grind to a halt too. An economic study released earlier this year found that a single nationwide day without water service activity at risk. But investing in water infrastructure, unfortunately, has not been a priority for decades. The federal government’s investment has greatly declined, leaving states, localities, and water utilities to make on local government agencies to raise taxes, or for utilities to charge water rates that can pay for the robust infrastructure system of pumps, tanks, treatment facilities, and pipes. And the truth is, some communities across the country have let their systems deteriorate for far too long. Here at Soquel trict, one of our primary organizational goals is to maintain a reliable water infrastructure to deliver high-quality, safe water to our customers Aging pipelines, such as those on Clubhouse Drive, are currently getting
replaced and we thank our customers in the nearby vicinity for their patience during construction which is scheduled to be completed in October. day without water is a crisis. That is why we are joining with hundreds of groups across the US to “Imagine a
as an economic issue. No community can thrive without water and every American deserves a safe, reliable, accessible water supply. Help raise awareness about the value of water and enter our “Imagine Open to all ages and entries are due soquelcreekwater.org/poster. This month’s column is a continuation piece from last month highlighting the importance of water and infrastructure. 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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Molly been adopted from a shelter and from a rescue, seen good times and rougher days. One of her people is going through Hospice now and his wife is unable under a mile walk morning and evening, plenty of time for beauty rest, and adult companions. She is housetrained, walks nicely, and does fine with free range of the house all day long. She is a poster dog for why adopting an older pet is a great idea! These Golden Oldies have an adoption package from our Shelter including: spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccinations, microchip ID, veterinary exam, carrier for cats and rabbits, and a collar, leash, and license for dogs. Gift bags from local pet supply stores will be given to the senior pets as well. To adopt your new friend, visit one of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter locations, or their website at www.scanimalshelter.org. Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: (Public Entrance) Hours
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natives do almost all of their growth in spring, and then spend the later half of summer just getting ready for autumn. By now, the buds of deciduous trees like sycamore, oak and willow are already getting plump, even though they will not do anything until the end of winter. Non-native plants will not be too far behind. Evergreen plants that get pruned or shorn a few times through summer might need to be pruned or shorn one last time. If not done now, it probably should not be done any later. They need a bit of time to recover and regenerate a little bit of new growth prior to autumn. Otherwise, the exposed inner growth will stay exposed, and get worn by the weather as summer progresses into autumn. Some plants need a bit more time to for new growth to mature than others do. Privet hedges for example, are quite tough, and do not seem to mind getting shorn at any time. New growth of holly, pittosporum and photinia gets stunted and discolored if still trying to grow as the weather gets too cool for it to continue.
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Like pruning, fertilizer promotes new growth, so should likewise not be applied too late. One last application of fertilizer can improve the color of citrus foliage before winter. Greener lemon and lime foliage tends to be more resilient to frost. Iron is particularly helpful for foliage, and is less likely than complete fertilizers are to stimulate new growth that will be sensitive to frost later in winter. Crape Myrtle here seems to be some discrepancy about the correct spelling of crape myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica. Many of us spell it as ‘crepe’ myrtle, thinking that crepe is the thin colorful paper that the
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thin French pancake. There is plenty for horticultural professionals to dislike about crape myrtle. It is remarkably complaisant, and proportionate to small urban gardens. Consequently, it very often gets planted even where other trees would be more practical or proportionate. It is the most common street tree because it so rarely damages curbs or sidewalks, but does not get big enough to shade the street. The biggest varieties do not get much more than twenty feet tall, so work well in utility easements. Trees might be on a single straight trunk where space is limited, or to display the appealingly mottled bark, they might have multiple trunks. The billowy white, pink, red or mauve blooms are spectacular in late summer. The deciduous foliage can get quite yellow, orange or red in autumn. Hard pruning in winter improves late summer bloom and autumn color. Horticulturist Tony Tomeo can be contacted at lghorticulture@aol Aptos Times / September 1st 2017 / 31
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